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Lou & Mickey's, San Diego, CA

Lou & Mickey's

4.7 (4301)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
224 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 73 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

Private dining

What 4,301 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 "excellent service." The restaurant consistently impresses with perfectly cooked steaks, fresh seafood, and innovative appetizers. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and memorable special occasions. While occasionally crowded and noisy, its downtown location and lively atmosphere make it a favorite for both locals and visitors.

4,301 Reviews
  1. Javier VIP

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Enjoyable experience, service could improve.

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  2. Sarah VIP

    New Mexico14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience. Our server Dustin was so thoughtful and attentive. Food was impeccable and the meat corner was interesting!

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  3. Scott

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the BEST dinner here tonight. The food was incredible but one of the best parts was our waiter Karlton. He made the best recommendations and was so personable and attentive. The appetizers were amazing, especially the baked mozerella. Our steak was cooked to perfection and my wife and I agree our dinner was one of the best meals we've had in a while. Shout out to Karlton for the amazing service! We can't wait to come back.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Sonia

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service, and drinks amazing. Just a tad bit noisy.

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  5. Louis VIP

    Austin17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food service was great . We sat outside unfortunately the trains were running nonstop, very loud and made it difficult to enjoy the wonderful meal we've been presented with.

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  6. Sean

    Montreal / Quebec5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place. Food and drinks was excellent. But really bad waitress. She really didn’t feel happy about us taking our time to decide. We are on vacation. No hurry to eat and get your tip. She also tried ton convince us that we were not ordering enough food. We had plenty.

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  7. Amy

    Orlando5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service was not great. The server acted very snooty since we did not order drinks. For the price of the food, it did not match the taste. I had shrimp and my friend had a steak. I will never go back again.

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  8. Tamara

    Charlotte1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Shocked that a place like this doesn’t offer a non-dairy creamer or milk substitute for coffee. Get with the times, Lou & Mickey!

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  9. Neil

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual the steak was perfectly cooked, the lobster was sweet and cooked just right and the chocolate cake was out of this world. Always a treat to visit SD and a meal at Lou & Mi’s.
    Lou & Mickey'sResponded 6 days ago
    Neil, Thank you so much for the kind words! We cannot wait for you to join us again! See you soon. Best, Salina Xu Senior Restaurant Manager

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  10. Julien

    Paris2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Meat was good and vegetables tasty. I will come back.
    Lou & Mickey'sResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Julien, Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the food. Hope to see you soon! Best, Salina Xu Restaurant Manager

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FAQs

Lou & Mickey's is rated 4.7 stars by 4301 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 73 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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