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- RRickvipCalifornia Central Coast •20 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe went for an outstanding meal knowing the price. Pretty close to meeting expectations. Whiskey sour was unique and tasty.. The Parker house rolls and butter was melt in the mouth good.. The duck needed a bolder sauce. Maybe some blackberry in it. It did not quite hit the mark. The Ribeye was great. Potatoes on both were very nice. The onion soup was awesome as was the banana pudding dessert. The presentation of the dessert was a surprise yet perfect. We enjoyed the night.More infoCowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinerSan Diego •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoIt was great service and food exceeded our expectations. The happy hour menu has some great finger bite options for lunch if you are looking to get just the right amount of fullMore infoSTK- San DiegoPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.3
- NNataliaLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoFood was good, I liked how hidden the place is and not so loud.More infoSalvatore's Cucina & LoungePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Downtown•4.4
- JJoevipSan Diego •4 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe live in downtown San Diego and Provisional is our go-to place for breakfast/brunch. The service is always wonderful and the food is fresh, interesting, and delicious. My fave is the Breakfast Sandwich and a plate of fruit.More infoProvisional Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown•4.7
- YYvonnevipMiami - Dade •9 reviews5.0Dined on Oct 24, 2024This place was so good that we came back 3 times in a week of visiting San Diego from Miami. Cristina was the most amazing server and I have to say that the entire staff was great!! (Darrel,Michelle,Shey and Cassandra!!) Must visit and order anything… you can’t go wrong ❤️More infoSaint James French DinerPrice: Expensive• French American• Downtown•4.5
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The Gaslamp Quarter near San Diego’s historic downtown has some of the best nightlife in the city. The district is a great place to shop during the day, and it plays host to several of San Diego's largest festivals each year. Along with large nightclubs, this district hosts some of the city's best restaurants and features an array of dining options. New American cuisine based on foods grown in California is offered in many restaurants in this 16-block area. The neighborhood's Victorian architecture also houses establishments serving everything from fresh seafood and steakhouse fare to excellent sushi, Italian dishes, and Mexican favorites. In addition to an array food options, diners in the Gaslamp Quarter can enjoy some of the most expansive wine lists in California.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Downtown San Diego include Puesto at the Headquarters, Sally's Fish House & Bar and C-Level
Child friendly restaurants in Downtown San Diego include C-Level, Puesto at the Headquarters and The Prado at Balboa Park