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Javier's - La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(3,599)La Jolla - 2
Cesarina
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(5,590)Ocean Beach - 3
LEILA
Price: Expensive•Middle Eastern•4.7(694)North Park - 4
Benihana - San Diego, CA
Price: Moderate•Japanese•4(7,462)Mission Valley - 5
Duke's La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Hawaii Regional Cuisine•4.6(6,601)La Jolla
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STK- San Diego
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.3(3,367)Downtown - 2
Mister A's
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.9(8,730)Downtown - 3
Juniper & Ivy
Price: Expensive•Unspecified•4.7(8,098)Little Italy - 4
The Marine Room
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.6(8,272)La Jolla - 5
Callie Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(286)Downtown
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Great Maple San Diego
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(4,420)Hillcrest - 2
CUCINA urbana
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(7,126)Banker's Hill - 3
Tom Hams Lighthouse
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.6(6,692)Downtown - 4
Cloak + Petal
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.6(982)Little Italy - 5
Nobu San Diego
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.6(3,759)Downtown
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- SShannonVIPSan Diego •4 reviews5.0Dined todayAmazing!!! We ordered the fish, pork chop and lasagna for the table + appetizers - Brussel sprouts, meatballs and grilled shrimp on toasted bread. Cocktails didn’t disappoint. Best gin martini. Spectacular view and service. Thank you for a beautiful night!More infoSenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.7
- JJosephSeattle / Eastern Washington •15 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had a wonderful dining experience at Cesarina. We were seated promptly (arriving right on our reservation time). The service was efficient and our server was very familiar with the menu, and frank and open with his descriptions/comments about various menu items. The food was served surprisingly promptly, and everything our party of 3 had was delicious. The pasta was exceptional. Everyone we interacted with acknowledged my wife's birthday (which was the occasion we were celebrating). The atmosphere is comfortable and not too noisy (of overly loud). We had a wonderful evening and everyone at Cesarina should be commended for the fine job/product they provide.More infoCesarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Ocean Beach•4.8
- MMarySan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoThe dishes have amazing flavor! However, speak with your server if you’re particularly sensitive to spicy dishes. All the servers were lovely. And of course, this is probably the best night time view in town!More infoCoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island•4.6
- SSteveVIPSan Diego •10 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agowe had the most magical experience at sea level restaurant on Harbor Island in San Diego. What a beautiful day it must’ve been 80° with a clear sky overlooking the San Diego skyline. We were so fortunate to have my favorite waitress, Bernadette she has the best smile and the best attitude of any server, waitress waiter I know in all of San Diego county. And having gone there so many times in the past 10 or 12 years, we got to know the best assistant to server, his name was Jimmy attention to detail is unbelievable and he’s so pleasant and he recognizes us every time we come there we had a great experience and the food was incredible and I don’t want to say this out loud but my wife and I split the fish and chips and for an extra three dollars you get four pieces of fish instead of three love this place you can’t do better than an afternoon outside at C level.More infoC-LevelPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Downtown•4.7
- AAaronSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoThe seafood platter had a considerable spread of shellfish. Every bite was delightfully fresh with complimentary savory garnishes. The Caesar salad was a nice opening to our platter with slices of anchovies perfectly placed. Our group very much enjoyed the warming taste of the creamiest lobster bisque before sharing the steak and vegetables.More infoTom Hams LighthousePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown•4.6
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Visitors to Shelter Island on San Diego Bay have a variety of cuisines available to them within short walking distance. This island was created during WWII when the bay was dredged to allow for large Navy ships. Appropriately, the cuisines found here come from around the world. When looking for elegant dining with high-end drinks, you cannot go wrong with the cuisine that concentrates on Hawaiian and seafood elements with an Asian fusion twist. The food is as sumptuous as the view of the bay. For a full-bodied American cuisine with robust views, there are excellent choices built beside the bay with the view in mind. Many of these options meld American and seafood cuisine.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Shelter Island (San Diego) is Cocina 35 Liberty Station
The restaurants with the best service in Shelter Island (San Diego) are Bali Hai Restaurant, Cocina 35 Liberty Station and Quarterdeck Restaurant- Bay Club Hotel And Marina
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Shelter Island (San Diego) are Cocina 35 Liberty Station, Bali Hai Restaurant and Quarterdeck Restaurant- Bay Club Hotel And Marina
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