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Lou & Mickey's, San Diego, CA

Lou & Mickey's

4.7 (4347)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
224 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 64 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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What 4,347 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou & Mickey's offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service," making it a "go to spot" for steak lovers. The restaurant's lively atmosphere is perfect for celebrations, with attentive staff and "fantastic steaks." Some guests noted noise levels and occasional service lapses, but overall, it's a "wonderful" choice in San Diego.
4,347 Reviews
  1. Michael VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We didn’t go wrong with the recommended Sea Bass. Outstanding. The ambiance was great and the service was excellent. Highly recommend.

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  2. Jason VIP

    Las Vegas1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the surf and turf, my steak was well done, I left a note on the receipt but didn’t send it back because I Wil rarely do that. They also forgot my blue cheese topping for the steak. We come here often and enjoy the place and usually have a great experience. The sewer smell outside is tough to get pass, we will be sitting inside next time.

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  3. Joseph

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Been a few times now, seems like the food quality goes down each time. Steaks were dry.

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  4. Gregory

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great steak house! Excellent food and service! I will be going back soon!!!

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  5. Orly

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an old steak house with delicious bread but kind of old vibes and slow service.

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  6. Jill VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very slow to come out. Had to ask the waiter about the delay. Once received it was all disappointing. Lobster tail was overcooked. Dry Aged $90 ribeye was tough, not marbeled, tender or seasoned and even charred on the outside. Baked potato was overdone. Mac and Cheese was only warm, not hot. Only thing goos was the bread and french onion soup. Very disappointing for a $400 dinner.

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  7. Candise

    West Palm Beach3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oh my goodness. The service and food was absolutely amazing. I was in the city for 5 days and ate here three times. I loved, loved, loved the place. You can’t go wrong with anything you order. The service is top notch.

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  8. Angela VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    -Great location. Excellent food. Super busy. Fast service. -Server made the experience deplorable. They did not listen, mixed up drink order and receipts, double charged credit card. Manager had to intervene twice. For an upscale restaurant, saying sorry at every interaction, just wasn’t enough to overcome. I would return and hope the wait staff are properly trained to match the reputation of this lovely establishment.

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  9. Rosemaria

    New York State2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Porterhouse for 3 was perfectly cooked. Beautiful restaurant, nice ambiance, excellent service, great cocktails!

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  10. jim

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service as always! Great location dowtown.

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Lou & Mickey's is rated 4.7 stars by 4347 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 64 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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