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Lou & Mickey's, San Diego, CA

Lou & Mickey's

4.7 (4330)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
224 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 59 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

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What 4,330 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

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  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou & Mickey's offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food," "impeccable service," and a lively atmosphere. It's a go-to spot for steak lovers, boasting "some of the best steaks" in San Diego. The attentive staff, including standout servers like Michael and Karlton, ensure a memorable visit. Perfect for special occasions.
4,330 Reviews

  1. kandace

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, quality of food, taste, and ambiance were perfect.

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  2. Denise

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Delicious! Our waiter was so kind & helped our son feel celebrated for his birthday!

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  3. Paula VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I wanted to check this place out because of the high reviews but I was very disappointed with the outcome of my dinner experience. I booked through open table as an anniversary event, Was seated next to the bar, where people were loud and obnoxious. Mind you, there were plenty of other seatings in the restaurant that was quiet and secluded. Next, our waitress seemed like she got off at the wrong side of the bed. She was barely engaging, low energy and was rushing us with what we wanted to choose for food. She didn't provide us any suggestions or help as she stood there awkwardly waiting for us to look at the menu that we just received. She has that look like she's irritated and her vibe was just not it. She lingered around us when we were looking at our receipt too. Food wise - the most mediocre meal I had at a place that serves what is supposedly have amazing steak. Our 16 oz ribeye was not the best meat quality - it was not cooked medium rare. More like medium. And the crazy thing about it is we needed to add salt to the meat. SALT. A good quality meat doesn't need salt or any other seasoning to it. I got the sea bass, and it was dry. The pickle slaw under the fish did not go well with flavors. Matter in fact, it lacked flavor entirely. Oh, and I needed to add a ton of salt. The $16 side mushrooms - guess what it needed? SALT. Everything besides the French onion soup lacked flavor. The old fashion was weak, bartender barely put a speckle of whiskey in it. For a $250 check after tips; I was expecting much more. I left hungry because I did not finish my meal and was very disappointed. I gave the leftovers to a homeless person outside the building. The waitress didn't even bother wishing us a happy anniversary or helped us celebrate it. What a worse way to end our anniversary getaway vacation with this experience. I do not recommend it if you're celebrating something special, want great service or great food.

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  4. Juliana VIP

    San Diego60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as usual! This is our Go To when hosting clients. Great service, wonderful selection of foods and wines and cocktails. 10 out of 10!

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  5. denice

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loud atmosphere. Our server was wonderful. Definitely recommend.

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  6. Melissa

    Baltimore / Maryland17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rudy our server was AMAZING!!! Great recommendations. Will be back

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  7. Agnes

    San Diego4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This visit was a little disappointing. The service was slow, not attentive as we previously experienced. The food was good but prices went up and now they are charging for bread.

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  8. Nicole

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance. My only issue is that we asked for a steak medium well and it came out medium rare. Other than that, everything was amazing. Highly recommend the Mac n cheese, crab cake, and creme brulee

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  9. Kendrick

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lou and Mickeys is always a stable staple for business lunches. Thank you!

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  10. Suzie VIP

    San Diego14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding bartenders, oysters, entrees and atmosphere! We’ve been coming to Lou & Mickey’s for years and one of the biggest reasons we kept coming back was Michael, a top-notch bartender! We were thrilled that he just recently made Manager and it’s well-deserved.  Michael’s smile and personality create a great vibe for everybody. 

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Lou & Mickey's is rated 4.7 stars by 4330 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 59 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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