Restaurants near Nimitz Center Shopping Center

225 restaurants available nearby

1. insideOUT

4.7

Exceptional(1445)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hillcrest

Booked 31 times today

insideOUT presents Enchanted Oasis Experience!Bookings are now available from September 6th through November 5th! Reservations are limited to two (2) hours. This is an 18+ event.Our urban oasis will be transformed into a magical and imaginative world for our guests to experience with their friends and loved ones! Explore a world of color and fantasy while savoring Executive Chef Johnny Duran's new seasonal fare and elevated specialty cocktails!

2. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(5567)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 103 times today

A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.

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3. The Smoking Goat Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(2373)

Price: Moderate

• French American • North Park

Booked 21 times today

We have expanded our outdoor dining areas to continue to provide you with a safe and memorable dining experience. The Smoking Goat is an award-winning California-French bistro located in the heart of North Park, San Diego. Inspired by his European Farm-to-Table up-bringing and culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Executive Chef and Owner Fred Piehl, marries classic French cuisine with the bounty of San Diego in a way that is rustic, yet refined, imaginative, yet unpretentious. The dinners served feature in-season local, sustainable and organic ingredients and provide guests with a unique culinary experience, reminiscent of the European countryside. Boasting an eclectic and carefully selected wine, beer, craft aperitifs and cocktail list with selections from both the old and new world, The Smoking Goat assures there is always the correct pairing available.

4. Barbusa

4.6

Exceptional(3762)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 98 times today

Barbusa Local Modern Sicilian Restaurant.Lively atmosphere with our craft cocktails, handmade pastas, freshest seafood, delicate pizza, and our famous Sicilian Ribeye.Pizza Served from our stone fired oven.Gluten free and Vegan Items AvailableWHILE WE VALUE THE TIME OF ALL OUR LOYAL GUEST AND SMILING FACES, WE KINDLY REQUEST YOU LIMIT THE TIME SPENT AT YOUR TABLE TO 1 HOUR AND 30 MIN DUE TO MANDATED REDUCTION IN CAPACITY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT, WE COULDNT BE MORE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU DINE WITH US!

5. STK- San Diego

4.5

Awesome(2801)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 117 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

6. Juniper & Ivy

4.6

Exceptional(7401)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 53 times today

Juniper and Ivy delivers a chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Daily offerings rotate, based on the top ingredients brought in by local farmers and fishermen that morning.Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, with James Beard Nominated Chef Anthony Wells at its helm, Juniper’s kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town. Pair that with pristine attention to detail and unsurpassed breadth of knowledge from our front of house team and award-winning wine list for an unforgettable dining experience.For all groups 9 and larger contact Kirsten Trelenberg: events@juniperandivy.com or call 619.487.9627

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7. The Prado at Balboa Park

4.6

Exceptional(7183)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 18 times today

Located in the House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm in the center of San Diego's Balboa Park.

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8. Great Maple San Diego

4.8

Exceptional(3959)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hillcrest

Booked 127 times today

We Serve Dinner, Lunch, Brunch and Weekday Breakfast. We are a modern American eatery featuring seasonal fare, fresh house made pies, and local produce cocktails. We have a full bar and a social wine list. Open for Outdoor dining!

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9. LAVO Italian Restaurant - San Diego

4.6

Exceptional(519)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 58 times today

LAVO San Diego is located in the city’s historic Gaslamp Quarter. Featuring 235 seats and occupying a prime corner in the lively neighborhood, caters to locals and visitors alike. At LAVO San Diego, guests experience a boisterous, vibe-led dining experience of LAVO juxtaposed with a quintessential laid-back, yet chic, Southern Californian flair.Tao Group Hospitality Chief Culinary Officer Ralph Scamardella has created a menu of LAVO’s hits like the infamous 1 lb Wagyu Meatball alongside brick oven pizzas and housemade pastas. The menu starts with Baked Clams Oreganata and a Chopped Antipasto Salad followed by Truffle Ricotta Cavatelli, Bone-In Veal, Chop Milanese and – of course – LAVO’s signature 20-Layer Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Mascarpone. And complemented by LAVO’s playful cocktails like the Bubbles & Berries with vodka, St. Germain, Strawberries and Frizzante as well as an extensive selection of new and old-world wines.

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10. Brigantine at Portside Pier

4.6

Exceptional(3384)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 93 times today

The Brigantine is more than just home to some of San Diego’s finest seafood. It’s a place where locals and visitors alike come to share a lively atmosphere and authentic sense of community. The Morton family opened the first Brigantine on Shelter Island in 1969, with a vision that embraced the beach town lifestyle, a dedication to flavorful food, and a passion for friendly service. Today, we’re known far and wide for our San Diego-style surf and turf. From our award-winning fish tacos and freshly shucked oysters, to classic filet mignon or our perpetually best-selling marinated grilled swordfish. Always prepared to exceed expectations, and served with a smile. You can stop in at any neighborhood Brigantine and get a taste of the local flavor, from regionally inspired specials, to custom cocktails and home town craft beers. At the Brigantine we make first timers feel like regulars, and consider regulars part of the family. So come by often, and share our taste for life.

Restaurants near Nimitz Center Shopping Center

Price

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225 restaurants available nearby

1. insideOUT

2. Herb & Wood

3. The Smoking Goat Restaurant

4. Barbusa

5. STK- San Diego

6. Juniper & Ivy

7. The Prado at Balboa Park

8. Great Maple San Diego

9. LAVO Italian Restaurant - San Diego

10. Brigantine at Portside Pier

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