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31ThirtyOne, San Diego, CA
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31ThirtyOne

$31 to $50
Regional Mexican (Baja Med)
3131 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2008

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
Culinary gem in North Park, San Diego, known for its commitment to sustainability and exceptional Baja-Mediterranean cuisine. Led by Michelin-starred chef Drew Deckman & Paulina Deckman, the restaurant features fresh, seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques in a warm atmosphere.

The "zero-kilometer" philosophy at 31ThirtyOne emphasizes locally sourced ingredients from nearby farms and fisheries, ensuring fresh flavors while supporting local communities and minimizing environmental impact. The menu changes daily, showcasing the vibrant culinary traditions of Southern California and Baja.
Diners can embark on a journey with an “À-la-carte” menu. Experience the essence of sustainable dining at 31ThirtyOne, where every meal is a celebration of freshness and flavor.

Every evening, from Tuesday through Saturday, you are invited to unwind and indulge 31ThirtyOne’s “Happiest Hour and a Half” - just a little longer, from 5 to 6:30 PM!
(NO RESERVATIONS, first come first serve.)

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Chef Drew Deckman

From the OpenTable editors: Sustainability is paramount at husband-and-wife team Drew and Paulina Deckman's first stateside restaurant. The Deckmans' two restaurants in Mexico each earned a MICHELIN Green Star, and that focus is seen at 31ThirtyOne with a commitment to hyper-local sourcing and a monthly donation of 1% of revenue to Zero Footprint. You'll taste the difference in the seafood-focused menu that's available as a prix fixe with indulgent add-ons, or out on the restaurant’s rooftop bar for a well-prepared cocktail and a more casual platter of oysters.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional Mexican (Baja Med), Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 735-3761
  • Website
    https://www.the3131.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Flavors of Baja California and South Cal with our exclusive catering services. We use the finest local ingredients to bring you a fresh, vibrant experience that celebrates the rich tastes of the region. Whether it’s for a corporate event, wedding, or private celebration, our team is ready. Contact us directly to request your personalized quote!
  • Private party facilities
    Pendrell Dinning Room is our 100% private space, perfect for groups of 6 to 10 people. Whether you're hosting a professional meeting with a projector available for presentations or celebrating an intimate occasion with our family-style menu, the room offers the perfect atmosphere for any event. Book and make your experience unforgettable.
  • Location
    3131 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2008
  • Neighborhood
    North Park
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Dining Room Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    To enjoy your dining experience we offer A La Carte Dishes: Alternatively, you can order from a selection of family-style dishes, oysters, and more in our dining room. Our menus celebrate the best of San Diego and Northern Baja, featuring market-based, seasonal cuisine. Join us in celebrating the bounty of Southern California and Baja at 31ThirtyOne by Deckman's. “Happiest Hour and a Half” is a first come first serve basis. This reservation is NOT VALID for that special.
    Dining Room Reservation Photo

  • Chef's Counter 7 Course Tasting Menu

    $175.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The 31THIRTYONE Chef's Counter is a celebration of San Diego and Northern Baja Responsable Ingredients. Allow yourself to be served by our Culinary Team while enjoying wines and other beverages from the two Californias. Beverage pairing is optional. This is a true celebration of everything that is the Southern California Bight. See you at the Counter! DD. Due to the nature of this experience, we are unable to accommodate changes or preferences at the time of your meal. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at least 24 hours in advance. Thank you for your understanding. (Menu Subject to Change) Chef‘s Counter 31THIRTYONE Example Menu ~~~ Aperitif Chapuline-Parmesan Crisps Yellowtail / Smoked Trout Roe Box Crab / Shiso / Oxtail Dashi ~~~ Hokkaido Scallop / Beets / Bottarga / Fermented Cream ~ Baja Shellfish Farms Oyster Trio Pai Pai / Chingon / Kumiai ~ Bigeye Tuna / Kaluga Caviar / Ogo / Meyer Lemon ~ SD Spiny Lobster / Grapefruit / Vanilla / Pepper Dulse ~ Tagliolini / Uni / Eggplant / Guanciale / Espelette Chile ~ California Squab / Celeriac / Black Trumpet Mushrooms ~ Flatiron Steak / Parsnip / Dandelion / Perigord Truffle ~ Lemon Curd / Pickled White Strawberries White Pepper Tuile ~ Wolter Mexican Chocolate Variation ~ Petits Fours and Mignardises ~~~
    Chef's Counter 7 Course Tasting Menu Photo

  • Sunday Supper at 31THIRTYONE

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday Supper is a new offering at 31THIRTYONE on Sunday afternoons/evenings from 4-7pm. It is an accessible, relaxed 3-course Family Style meal that includes additional options such as daily pasta, oysters, cheese course, etc. The menu costs 60usd. Reservations are available and walk-ins are welcome, space pending. Menu is available at both bars and the Chef’s Counter. Dietary Restrictions are welcome including GF / Vegan / Vegetarian. For groups of 7 guests or more please contact us at info@the3131.com
    Sunday Supper at 31THIRTYONE Photo

Menu

31ThirtyOne's menu was last updated on 3/20/2025.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 61 people are saying

31ThirtyOne 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
31ThirtyOne offers an exceptional dining experience with "beautifully plated, sustainably sourced" dishes that showcase "Chef Deckman's refined technique." The ambiance is inviting, and the "staff is attentive." The chef's tasting menu is highly recommended, providing "a symphony" of flavors. The rooftop bar and "elegant yet earthy" atmosphere complete the experience.
61 Reviews

  1. Steve VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is by far my favorite place in San Diego. The food is simply amazing. That said, we went for the Sunday Supper without realizing it. The Sunder Supper is a very limited menu and we have some challenging dietary restrictions. Fortunately, that night the menu was friendly enough with our needs that the kitchen was able to adjust any items that weren't. I think we got lucky this time! However, to be clear, this hurdle cleared, the dinner was simply amazing! I really love coming here and more people should treat themselves with a visit to this amazing place!

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  2. Kevin

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the chef's tasting menu for two with one of us opting for the wine pairing. Very -- VERY -- glad we did both options because there was a lot on the food and bev menus that I would havel iked to try, but being limited to only one stomach it would have been hard to fit it in. Literally. We also started with the sourdough and the baked oysters as an add on to the tasting menu. Outstanding. There wasn't a miss throughout the entire course. The squid ink past was a standout for sure, but that stands out merely because it was among the final dishes and we refused to let them take the plate away until we had scraped every last bit that was left. Service was excellent -- well informed and helpful without being overbearing at all. These folks care about this place and they should -- it's a phenominal experience.

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  3. Vi VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Table 6 potatoes! We loved every minute of 3131’s experience. Devine and innovative dishes. Thoughtful ingredients and welcoming staff. Appetizers: Bluefin 5/5 Oysters 5/5 Hokkaido scallop 5/5 Seabass 4.5/5 Ribeye with mashed potatoes 5/5 Desserts: Mixed fruit with ice cream and crumble true showstopper Stonefruit with fromage cream - very good. Slightly too sweet for my taste Rooftop bar with happy hour is a must for the quaint atmosphere. Will be back!

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  4. Jim VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chef’s 4 course offerings were fantastic. Would recommend,,

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  5. Tommy

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I were blown away by our experience at 3131 Deckman’s. Staff was extremely attentive and every aspect of the dining experience was very polished. And the food! We had an app, 2 mains, and 2 desserts; every bite was well thought out with regard to texture, balance, and taste. In 25 years of dining in San Diego, our recent dinner at 31THIRTYONE was easily top 5. Kudos to Chef Deckman and his team for this gem!

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  6. Dena VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great space. Definitely give it a try

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  7. Tandora

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The prix fixe is an exceptional value and delicious, though the wine pairing was not in both aspects, imo. If going for dinner service, arrive well after the end of happy hour to let the busy kitchen catch up on their timing.

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  8. Lynne

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Counter Tasting menu was very delicious. Loved the creative use of so many fresh veggies - mushrooms were the star throughout the meal. Talking with Chef Deckman was really fun. He's quite engaging and really committed and enthusiastic about sourcing the best sustainable products and creating dishes that allow them to shine. Enjoyed Chef Rodrigo's pasta contribution to the menu - so tasty! Only nit-pick was the very small pours of the wine pairing. We split the wine pairing, but noticed the person sitting next to me also had very short pours. Certainly not worth the $90 add on. I'd come back for another tasting menu, or just to eat in the dining room, but would just order wine by the glass or a bottle.

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  9. Juan

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of four who did the chef’s tasting menu and sat at the counter. Everything was delicious, beautifully plated, and sustainably sourced. My favorite was the mushroom trio! We also did the wine pairing, which was a perfect way to top off the 8+ courses. It was not cheap, but well worth the experience of being so close to the chefs and watching our food be prepared.

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  10. Laurie VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just amazing- gorgeous, locally sourced, creative dishes. Service was impeccable! 5 stars!

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31ThirtyOne is rated 4.7 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 31ThirtyOne

3131 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104-2008

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    North Park
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional Mexican (Baja Med), Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.the3131.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 735-3761
  • Catering
    Flavors of Baja California and South Cal with our exclusive catering services. We use the finest local ingredients to bring you a fresh, vibrant experience that celebrates the rich tastes of the region. Whether it’s for a corporate event, wedding, or private celebration, our team is ready. Contact us directly to request your personalized quote!
  • Private party facilities
    Pendrell Dinning Room is our 100% private space, perfect for groups of 6 to 10 people. Whether you're hosting a professional meeting with a projector available for presentations or celebrating an intimate occasion with our family-style menu, the room offers the perfect atmosphere for any event. Book and make your experience unforgettable.
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