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1. Seneca
4.7
Exceptional(4569)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 121 times today
Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
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2. Sessions by the Bay
4.5
Awesome(131)
Price: Moderate
• American • National City
Booked 59 times today
Welcome to Sessions By The Bay — San Diego’s first and only 21+ cannabis consumption lounge and market-style dispensary.Explore premium cannabis in a unique basket-and-browse setting. No reservation is needed for the dispensary. The lounge features mood-driven dining, Moroccan-inspired interiors, device rentals like Puffcos, and rotating rosin extract flights. Lounge reservations are highly encouraged and cover both dining and consumption; walk-ins welcome based on availability.Expect live music, comedy, and wellness events. Reservations require a credit card hold, charged at visit. Entry is $5 during Hashy Hour (open–4:20 PM) and $10 after; fees waived with $75 dispensary subtotal, valid membership, guest pass, or Mon–Thursday for San Diego locals with ID.Guests may bring approved electronic devices for a $10 corkage fee per device. Standard 510 batteries are exempt. Arrive 30 min early to shop. Cancel 24+ hours for refund. For help, call (619) 935-7374
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3. The Henry - Coronado
4.8
Exceptional(2759)
Price: Moderate
• American • Coronado
Booked 145 times today
Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.
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4. Animae
4.8
Exceptional(3504)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Downtown
Booked 55 times today
Located just steps from the waterfront, ANIMAE is where West Coast flair meets Asian soul. Under the direction of Executive Chef Tara Monsod, a James Beard Award finalist, the menu delivers bold, genre-defying dishes like her signature Pork Tomahawk Tocino—a smoky, sweet, deeply umami showstopper grilled over a traditional coal-fired oven.Inside, ANIMAE stuns with a maximalist-meets-modern aesthetic: think art deco glam, velvet banquettes, mirrored ceilings, and an energy that’s both sultry and celebratory. Whether you're dining in the main room or sipping cocktails in the tucked-away lounge, every corner invites you to stay awhile.
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5. Born & Raised
4.7
Exceptional(6755)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Little Italy
Booked 132 times today
The American steakhouse is an iconic restaurant institution. We’d wanted to tell that story for years, but waited until we had the skill, talent and ability to execute it properly, and the right space to be our canvas, an important corner in Little Italy, a neighborhood where we have deep roots. We brought an almost academic appreciation for steakhouse history and tradition to Born & Raised, while trying to stay relevant and authentic to ourselves and our city. Our dry-aged beef pays tribute to earlier, earthier, pre-government grading practices and is the centerpiece of a meal best savored at a slow pace. A timeless celebration of everything that makes restaurants so special. - Consortium Holdings. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
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6. Rustic Root - Gaslamp
4.4
Awesome(1420)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 37 times today
Rustic Root showcases our take on New American Comfort food with a California twist. Classic dishes are rooted in tradition, including regional dishes from around the country. All reimagined with fresh and local ingredients and our Chef’s modern flair. Our Signature drink menus offer our take on timeless classic cocktails as well as Rustic Root originals using creative spirits and the freshest ingredients. Join us in our street-level dining room for dinner nightly or our award-winning weekend brunch. Our rooftop lounge is an excellent place to grab drinks & a bite with friends, enjoying the San Diego weather and our unique location in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. Close to the San Diego Convention Center, we're a favorite for locals and out of town tourists alike.
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7. Callie Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(491)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 78 times today
Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.
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8. Mister A's
4.8
Exceptional(8920)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 61 times today
Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)
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9. Ironside Fish & Oyster
4.6
Exceptional(4686)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Little Italy
Booked 94 times today
Little Italy was built by the fishing industry. Ironside attempts to continue that narrative. It's our contemporary interpretation of the classic fish house and oyster bar. Located in a historic auction house on India St we did a full comprehensive restoration of the building, with three open-air culinary hubs featuring an expansive raw bar, chefs table, and bakery. We tried to be mindful of the past while looking towards the future. Groups of 6 or more will be charged an automatic 20% gratuity. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks.Ironside is now taking reservations for patio and dining room seating. We are now offering Happy Hour MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 3:00PM - 5:00PM.
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10. Cocina 35 Coronado
4.5
Awesome(311)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Coronado
Booked 66 times today
Our team is dedicated to bring to you the essence of Mexico, the flavors, aromas, culture, service and textures that were given to us, growing up cooking right next to our grandparents in Mexico.We are the only restaurant in San Diego that specialized in Chilaquiles the Most traditional Mexican Breakfast.#BESTCHILAQUILESINTOWN

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