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Lou & Mickey's, San Diego, CA

Lou & Mickey's

4.7
4.7
4277 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
224 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 104 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Located at the gates to the historic Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, Lou & Mickey’s is a timeless American steakhouse serving prime steaks, including in-house, dry-aged steaks, plus choice seafood, classic cocktails and an award-winning wine list, in a relaxing and inviting environment. Private dining capabilities also available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Fine cuts
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 237-4900
  • Website
    http://www.louandmickeys.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kyle Carpenter
  • Private party facilities
    Lou & Mickeys is located in the heart of the Gaslamp. Private and semi-private dining rooms provide a classic and comfortable backdrop for entertaining large and small groups alike.
  • Private party contact
    Arian James: (619) 402-5747
  • Location
    224 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    L Street
  • Parking details
    5th Ave has some parking Restrictions: 3-minute parking / Passenger loading ONLY (8pm - 3am, Friday, Saturday only) they do have a strict tow away policy. Valet service is available at the Hilton Gaslamp Valet Curb (Address: 401 K Street)
  • Public transit
    Gaslamp Stop (Trolley)
  • Entertainment
    We are thrilled to be having your group join us for 2017 Comic Con and thank you for choosing Lou & Mickey's. Our goal is to accommodate every reservation, due to the large volume of business and reservations we have during this year's Comic Con we do have another reservation following your group (two hours later than the reserved time). "
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Menu

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What 4,277 people are saying

Lou & Mickey's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou & Mickey's offers a memorable dining experience with "great food and excellent service." It's a top choice for special occasions, featuring "amazing steak and seafood" and a prime downtown location. Many diners rave about the "thoughtful and attentive" staff, making it a "must-do" in San Diego.

4,277 Reviews

  1. john

    Naples2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A real steakhouse where they know how to cook and serve quality steaks

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Charlie

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, with many quality choices. The service was amazing.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Alex

    San Diego6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was great, food was great. I have this issue that dampened my experience. When making the reservation, the only option was outside. We were seated closest to the serving station. Our table was closely situated by 2 other tables. Another customer bumped into my chair and apologized. However, waiter after waiter kept bumping into my chair without acknowledging the interruption or even offering an apology for the nuisance. This happened 5 times. It’s just poor service. The location of the table by the serving station having waiters constantly go by was a distraction, it was busy. Also, when serving other tables, tray stands were set so close to our table, it felt uncomfortable and claustrophobic. The noise level is something to get used to as outdoor seating is close to 2 busy intersections and the train track. Noise increases significantly when the trolley passes by and the freight train, as we were lucky to witness tonight. I know nothing can be done with the noise but I recommend they eliminate the table closest to the serving station so there is more room and waiters aren’t crowding and bumping into you while seated at this table. Also, no one wants to see used dishes, utensils, etc., placed at the serving station or how ice is filled from a box close set close to the ground or that the water pitcher is filled right above the box with ice where anything dirty from the bottom of the water pitcher drips into the box of ice used for drinking. Box of ice lid should be closed.

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  4. Jeff

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks, food and service were all great. No complaints. It was energetic noise level. The cost was pretty high. Ended up being more than $100 per person. We had a good experience and would go back.

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  5. Ixchel

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time here and it was even better than the first! Had a big porterhouse to share with my mom and daughter, perfectly cooked. Sides were wonderful, desert amazing. Will be back!! Staff was the best part, by far. All were attentive, accurate, amazing!

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  6. THERESE

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    everything we ate was very good. That bread....yum! Sabina's service was excellent. Sit in the patio when weather is nice. I will be back.

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  7. Toni VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All of the servers were friendly, knowledgable and attentive. Food was outstanding!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everthing great Kite was terrific, only issue Calamara was to crisp (cook) for my taste.

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  9. Jake

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was amazing and the waiting staff even better, would recommend to anyone looking for a great steak!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Andreas

    Tampa3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Quite pricey for the food quality level. Seats outside were less than comfortable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 104 times today
Google Map for Lou & Mickey's

224 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    L Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Fine cuts
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    5th Ave has some parking Restrictions: 3-minute parking / Passenger loading ONLY (8pm - 3am, Friday, Saturday only) they do have a strict tow away policy. Valet service is available at the Hilton Gaslamp Valet Curb (Address: 401 K Street)
  • Public transit
    Gaslamp Stop (Trolley)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kyle Carpenter
  • Entertainment
    We are thrilled to be having your group join us for 2017 Comic Con and thank you for choosing Lou & Mickey's. Our goal is to accommodate every reservation, due to the large volume of business and reservations we have during this year's Comic Con we do have another reservation following your group (two hours later than the reserved time). "
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.louandmickeys.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 237-4900
  • Private party facilities
    Lou & Mickeys is located in the heart of the Gaslamp. Private and semi-private dining rooms provide a classic and comfortable backdrop for entertaining large and small groups alike.
  • Private party contact
    Arian James: (619) 402-5747
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