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Born & Raised, San Diego, CA
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Born & Raised

$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 99 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Fancy
The American steakhouse is an iconic restaurant institution. We’d wanted to tell that story for years, but waited until we had the skill, talent and ability to execute it properly, and the right space to be our canvas, an important corner in Little Italy, a neighborhood where we have deep roots. We brought an almost academic appreciation for steakhouse history and tradition to Born & Raised, while trying to stay relevant and authentic to ourselves and our city. Our dry-aged beef pays tribute to earlier, earthier, pre-government grading practices and is the centerpiece of a meal best savored at a slow pace. A timeless celebration of everything that makes restaurants so special. - Consortium Holdings. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Chef Charleen Sandoval

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN Plate

    2022

From the OpenTable editors: The scene is just as sizzling as the steaks at this Little Italy stunner. Born & Raised turns the old-school steakhouse genre on its head, displaying photos of rap legends in the all-gold, super-glam dining room. There are steakhouse faithfuls, plus carts that prep vintage cocktails tableside. The result is an OTT steakhouse fit for the highest of high rollers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary French / American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 202-4577
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For parties larger than 8 please e-mail the restaurant directly at frontdesk@bornandraisedsteak.com
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Fir Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking is offered but not always available. There is a public valet service available across the street from our main entrance provided by the Little Italy Association. Please look for the red umbrellas.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Peay Vineyards Wine Dinner

    $235.00 per person

    Jan 23, 2025 only
    Join Born and Raised Beverage Director Donald Clement along with Peay Vineyards National Sales Director, Brooke Sabel, for what is sure to be a rare and unforgettable evening of food and wine. Learn about what makes Peay’s 53-acre estate vineyard so unique and special while you savor a thoughtful five course menu from the talented Born and Raised culinary team. Taste for yourself how harmonious, site-expressive, incredibly delicious and age-worthy these wines can be. With your attendance, you will be given the incredible opportunity to purchase rare back vintage offerings directly from the vineyard.
    Peay Vineyards Wine Dinner Photo
  • Valentine's Day Four Course Prix Fixe Dinner

    $149.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Please join us for a fantastic evening, with a special $149* Four Course Prix Fixe dinner, prepared by Chef Charleen Sandoval. *price does not include gratuity and taxes
    Valentine's Day Four Course Prix Fixe Dinner Photo

What 6,490 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Romantic

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Born & Raised offers a sophisticated dining experience with "exceptional service" and "beautifully crafted dishes." Known for its stunning views and elegant ambiance, it delights with "amazing food" and "top tier" cocktails. While a bit pricey, it's a "worth the splurge" spot for special occasions, ensuring memorable moments.

6,490 Reviews
  1. Hudson

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were amazing. All steak cooked perfectly. Our reservation ended up needing to change to accommodate 1 more person coming to dinner with us. When we got there hostess/manager was rude and made it seem like we’re an inconvenience to them, even though I called 3 times hours before we showed up just for them to not pick up the phone. At least have the decency to be welcoming and accommodating to your guests????. Our actual server and table side ceaser chef helped make up for the pretentious attitude that welcomed us in the front.

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  2. Sophia

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good especially the Japanese wagu, waitress had excellent service very attentive and I loved the environment! Will definitely come back. It was also my bfs birthday and they did not fail to make him feel like it’s his special day☺️ 9/10 just because the food was a bit pricey for the amount (steak sampler)

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  3. Ricardo

    Mexico City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente lugar, atmósfera, comida, servicio. Todo sobresaliente!

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  4. Craig

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Honestly, the food was good, but I wouldn’t say it was worth the price. We’ve been to MANY high-end steakhouses and paid similar prices for much better steaks and sides. Service was okay, but the ambience and everything was amazing.

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  5. Nancy

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our dinner here — great and friendly service, from the welcoming hostess to the craft bartender and table servers. We were able to sit in the rooftop dining area and loved the ambiance, even with the cold we were comfortable. The menu had plenty of great options and we enjoyed the steak tartare, table side Caesar salad, steaks and dirty hash browns, along with bread. They customized the wine cart flight for us and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Highly recommended.

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  6. Lisa

    San Diego

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two milestone birthdays (70 and 75)…couldn’t have asked for a better dining experience. From our server and associates, to sitting upstairs with sitelines of downtown. But the food is the showstopper (highly recommend the steak sampler). Superb. Well, maybe the dessert cart was the visual star at the end and we weren’t disappointed in selecting three of the four desserts presented. Yum!

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  7. ErnieA

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing….Been to many Steak houses throughout the San Diego area and B & R has to be one of the best! Steak Tartare, Tableside Caesar Salad to start, followed by the amazing steaks cooked to perfection. Pureed mashed and mushrooms paired very well with our meal. And don’t forget to get the amazing desserts offered, we went with the sweet potato cheesecake which was out of this world delicious. Atmosphere was very enjoyable with some good old school music playing! Definitely coming back and will be our number Steak house thus far. Thank you

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  8. Brandon

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been many times. Each time i wonder why i continue to come back. It is always to give it a shot with new people who have not experienced born n raised. Tonight service was slow ( we arrived at 415 for the first seating). First waitress explained she would be there for 20 minutes with a heavy accent and didnt ask like i have heard before if we have dined there before. I have but my friends has not. It helps to know the way the kitchen works. Rare. Rare plus. Steaks. Family style sides. No explanation. Slow service. Then a shift change. My steak was sub par. But ok. Then ordered dessert and coffee. Long wait for both. Both lattes not hot. Dissapointed.

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  9. Julie

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance and food were amazing! The server was terrible and not very pleasant

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  10. Isabella

    New Mexico

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant In reminded why I love to go back every single time. The yellowtail sashimi special was amazing! I came here to celebrate my birthday and the staff was so attentive and kind and generous. I love coming back here every time!

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FAQs

Born & Raised is rated 4.7 stars by 6490 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 99 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Born & Raised

1909 India St, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Fir Street
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary French / American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is offered but not always available. There is a public valet service available across the street from our main entrance provided by the Little Italy Association. Please look for the red umbrellas.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 202-4577
  • Private party facilities
    For parties larger than 8 please e-mail the restaurant directly at frontdesk@bornandraisedsteak.com
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