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Lou & Mickey's, San Diego, CA

Lou & Mickey's

4.7 (4294)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
224 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 64 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
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 4,294 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou & Mickey's offers a vibrant dining experience in San Diego with "amazing food," "great service," and a lively atmosphere. Known for its expertly cooked steaks and seafood, the restaurant provides a memorable setting for special occasions. While some reviews mention noise and seating issues, the "outstanding" staff and "delicious" menu make it a top choice.

4,294 Reviews
  1. Neil

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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 1 day 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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  2. Julien

    Paris2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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 1 day 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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  3. Anne

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious seared tuna entree and apple pie and key lime pie desserts. Fun atmosphere.
    Lou & Mickey'sResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Anne, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent dining experience at Lou and Mickey’s. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tuna and our desserts. I personally love the key lime pie! We truly appreciate your kind words and will be sure to share them with our team. If you have any suggestions for further improvement, please do not hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best, Salina Xu Senior Restaurant Manager

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  4. Abdurrahim

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fish & Chips were the worst in my life. Those ordered salmon was happy though.

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  5. Gerald

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing in every way. Food was outstanding, our waiter (Rudy) should teach a class on how to be an awesome waiter, and the whole experience was excellent. Highly recommend!

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  6. Anna VIP

    Austin1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service extremely slow and inattentive; food just ok

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  7. Lesli

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful way to celebrate my graduation! Everything was lovely !

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  8. Jim VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and great experience but the occasional sewer smell on the patio is a problem.

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  9. Michael

    Orlando9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well decided to book this restaurant for a meal on the last night of our stay… so so glad we did. After eating in okish restaurants in San Diego the previous few nights… I honestly wasn’t really expecting much of the San Diego food scene….. how wrong could I be about this restaurant… it is a very noisy lively atmosphere… which I don’t mind at all. The server was prompt and took our orders… when the food came it was excellent . I had clam chowder and a New York strip( cooked to perfection) my partner had the sirloin…. Again cooked to perfection… only slight disappointment was they wanted use to purchase bread for the table… I certainly did not… this is provided complimentary at high end steak houses.

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  10. Peter

    West Palm Beach2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters were great! Service was excellent!! Will definitely be back!

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2 people
9:00 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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