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1. insideOUT
4.8
Exceptional(2288)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Hillcrest
Booked 46 times today
insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.We are excited to announce our highly anticipated Holiday Oasis Experience beginning Thursday, November 7th! Visit our website for additional information under "Happenings."Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.
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2. Wormwood
4.7
Exceptional(793)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • North Park
Booked 23 times today
Wormwood invites you to explore a bygone era when poets, writers, and painters found inspiration in the Green Fairy. Discover fine Absinthes as we share stories of its golden age and guide your palate on a unique journey.Our restaurant blends French elegance with bohemian charm, creating a cozy haven for food lovers. Each dish, from wagyu tartare to fresh oysters, celebrates local flavors and craftsmanship. Experience curated tastes of our coastal region with passion and finesse.We offer French wines and unique cocktails with a twist on classics. Every meal and drink promises adventure and cherished memories. Discover the fusion of past and present where dining is an unparalleled experience.Enjoy our three dining areas: a cozy indoor space with an open kitchen, an enchanting patio for serene outdoor dining, and the Secret Garden, a speakeasy bar with a unique cocktail menu and Green Hour. We also host private events, from dinners to weddings, ensuring every occasion is memorable.
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3. Madison
4.5
Awesome(3004)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • University Heights
Booked 106 times today
With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends. ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴅᴏɢꜱᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅᴊ ꜱᴘɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴠɪɴʏʟꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ & ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴢʏ ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴅᴊꜱꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ
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4. Madi
4.7
Exceptional(410)
Price: Moderate
• Breakfast • Kensington
Booked 34 times today
Bringing all-day brunch and grab-and-go coffee to Normal Heights, Madi is the upcoming daytime counterpart to Madison on Park, the well-established mid-century modern restaurant and bar that opened in University Heights in 2015. Offering a quick-service coffee counter fueled by Heartwork Coffee out of Mission Hills that’ll feature the full range of espresso drinks, specialty beverages, and tea as well as fresh pastries, Madi will also be an anytime option for sit-down breakfasts, mimosa-powered brunches, and casual lunches.Its breakfast menu ranges from waffle churro sticks and breakfast burritos to skirt steak eggs Benedict and a variety of pancakes based on a 60-year-old recipe from Madison co-owner Matthew, whose family runs a century-old breakfast spot in the midwest.Lunch will hinge on build-your-own grain and salad bowls along with lettuce wraps, ceviche, a burger, and a classic Tuna Melt!
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5. Et Voilà! French Bistro - San Diego
4.8
Exceptional(2519)
Price: Moderate
• French • North Park
Booked 30 times today
Et Voilà! is a vibrant neighborhood bistro, located along the North Park corridor. Et Voilà! French Bistro showcases Chef Vincent Viale’s talents, mixing French classics with a modern accent. Find local and seasonal products building upon French recipes from various regions, such as Steak Frites, Coquilles St. Jacques, and soufflés. Explore the diverse regions of France through a curated wine list, and taste a variety of distinct local ingredients with our crafted cocktails. Et Voila! French Bistro is the destination for those looking for a vibrant dining experience, or even for those looking for a simple glass of wine and informal bite at the bar. No reservations accepted for happy hour Please be on time to your reservation. Note that your allocated time slot starts at the time of your reservation and NOT when your party is complete. (1.30 hours for 2, 1.45pm for 3/4 people) We likely will not be able to extend your time if you are running late . Thank you for
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6. Seneca
4.7
Exceptional(4154)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 100 times today
Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
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7. Botanica
4.6
Exceptional(26)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • North Park
Booked 18 times today
Botanica is a craft cocktail bar offering an exquisite selection of unique cocktails inspired by classic paintings. Our sexy and inviting space is perfect for enjoying artfully crafted drinks paired with delectable small bites. Step into our lounge and experience a fusion of artistic elegance and sophisticated flavors.
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8. Great Maple San Diego
4.8
Exceptional(4375)
Price: Moderate
• American • Hillcrest
Booked 91 times today
We Serve Dinner, Lunch, Brunch and Weekday Breakfast. We are a modern American eatery featuring seasonal fare, fresh house made pies, and local produce cocktails. We have a full bar and a social wine list. Open for Outdoor dining!
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9. MOTHERSHIP
4.8
Exceptional(313)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park
Booked 43 times today
Tropical space adventure in South Park! Exotic cocktails. Interplanetary fusion small plates. Named Best Bars In America by Esquire Magazine. Reservations offer 90-minute experience like no other, venturing towards the outer limits of the tropical flavor galaxy! WALK INS WELCOME - Walk-in tables are available daily. Early arrival is encouraged and there is a paging system in the event of a waitlist.
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10. The Smoking Goat Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2639)
Price: Moderate
• French American • North Park
Booked 29 times today
The Smoking Goat is an award-winning California-French bistro located in the heart of North Park, San Diego. We have received the Gold Medallion for the best French Bistro in San Diego three years running. Inspired by his European Farm-to-Table up-bringing and culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Executive Chef and Owner Fred Piehl, marries classic French cuisine with the bounty of San Diego in a way that is rustic, yet refined, imaginative, yet unpretentious. The dinners served feature in-season local, sustainable and organic ingredients and provide guests with a unique culinary experience, reminiscent of the European countryside. Boasting a carefully selected wine and beer list and chef and bartender attention to select spirits to create craft house cocktails, The Smoking Goat assures there is always the correct pairing available.

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  • Vincent
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had SO MUCH fun at InsideOUT. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Usually at a speciality event spaces, you feel like the staff wants you out and is just trying to constantly turn tables. But at InsideOUT, they really wanted you to enjoy your time and make the most of the experience. Food and drinks were delicious and festive. 10/10!
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    insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
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    4.8
  • Michael
    Southwest Florida •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Such a phenomenal place… The service is unbelievable. We were so taken care of especially by Lucas! He made us feel so special! Thank you!
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    WormwoodPrice: Very Expensive• French• North Park
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    4.7
  • Madison
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    absolutely AMAZING experience. probably one of the best restaurants i’ve been in a while. from the little note on the menu for my best friends 30th birthday to the view to the friendly staff. everything was phenomenal. we had one of the best tables which I had requested a table with a good view for birthday girl and they did not disappoint!! the food was absolutely delicious. an acquaintance had said it was mediocre but they lied!!! we had the garlic bread, meatballs, vodka pasta, pepperoni pizza, and verde di tartufo (my favorite). best garlic bread i’ve ever had. meatballs were delicious. pizza was very good. vodka sauce was some of my favorite i’ve had. and the verde di tartufo was an unexpected favorite. the mushroom sauce is soooo good. all around an amazing, delicious experience. the cocktails were very good too - not a drinker but my friends were throwing them back / raving about them. will hopefully be back some day!!
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    SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Kimberlyvip
    California Central Coast •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    What a cool place! We didn't have any food but the drink menu is out of this world!! The ambiance is so fun, and the staff was really engaging!!! We'll be back!
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    MOTHERSHIPPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• North Park
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    4.8
  • joycevip
    Phoenix / Arizona •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great clean quality locally sourced food with a fun atmosphere and amazing service. I highly recommended trying Juniper & Ivy.
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    Juniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Little Italy
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    4.6

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