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Born & Raised, San Diego, CA
Award-winning

Born & Raised

4.6
4.6
5484 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
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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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
Experiences are available.

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
  • Website
    http://bornandraisedsteak.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Charleen Sandoval
  • Private party facilities
    For parties larger than 8 please e-mail the restaurant directly at frontdesk@bornandraisedsteak.com
  • Location
    1909 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
  • 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

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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Menu

    $149.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Please join us for a delicious four course dinner, prepared by Chef Charleen Sandoval. This menu will feature a Hamachi Crudo, Duck Terrine, and American Wagyu. Come ring in 2024 with an incredible dinner at Born and Raised.

What 5,484 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

5,484 Reviews

  1. BW80

    San Diego

    96 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    96 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Japanese Waygu along with the Mac & Cheese was next level, heck all the food was exceptional. Possibly the best espresso martini in the world.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recommend for people from san diego or people visiting to check this place out with its elegance and very good food and service!

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  3. Jake

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is amazing! From the aesthetic, to the service, to the food. It was fantastic. Really enjoyed it and can’t wait to go back!

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  4. JoseM

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We started with the Bread and Burgundy Snails, followed it up with the Steak sampler along with the Mac&Cheese and Dirty Hashbrowns. Everything was delicious and even though it’s a bit pricey it is worth every bite

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  5. DeeCee

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Too dark to read the menus without diners'supplemental lighting

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My boyfriend and I look forward to our visit to Born and Raised every year! This place never seizes to amaze us. Overall 10/10 😁

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The table side Caesar and service was a fantastic experience. The Broccolini was a little spicy but delicious nonetheless

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  8. Mike

    Grand Rapids

    45 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. They brought out the wrong steak, but did offer to replace and gave us 15% off bill. Steaks were cooked to order. Nice wine selection too.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. Excellent service. Excellent food.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, suggestions were really good. Servers customer service was also great. Let’s not forget the view from the second floor

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service. Nice ambience and city views

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here for a date night and the experience was pretty good. Over entries weren’t that great. We ordered the chicken and pork chop. Maybe we should’ve gone with the steak. Drinks were good and the service was great

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful vibe. Request upstairs seating, but if you don’t get it, it’s got a great ambiance downstairs. Good was awesome, I’m not a bread eater, but get the bread. Steak tartare was awesome with a little added horseradish. Steak was cooked perfectly. Caesar was average. Cocktails were 100. The blue cheese stuffed olives in my martini were crave-able. I think this is a must when visiting SD.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing evening! From the beginning to end drinks food, ambience, amazing experience!! 

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  15. LeaA

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought my best friend here for her birthday and WOW! Neither of us had been before so we had no idea what to expect. Absolutely fantastic. The vibe is great, the drinks were awesome, the staff was friendly, and the food was phenomenal. Must order: the snail appetizer (trust me I promise), the steak sampler, and the espresso martini. If you are looking for the best steak of your life and a nice night out in Little Italy - go here!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was out of this world good !! Oysters, snails, mushrooms, meat sampler, table side ice cream ……. Best meal we’ve had in a long time !

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  17. charliep

    Orange County

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Arrived early for 5pm reservation and was seated in the worst seat in the house for party of 2. Over priced and small portions. Bone in New York was over done and full of fat. There are many better steakhouses in SD.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Would very highly recommend born and raised. The food was delicious and the staff was very kind and accommodating. My group came as a part of a business dinner and had a wonderful time. I really appreciated the help of the staff, especially Carla, who was extremely responsive and helpful during the reservation process.

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  19. GregG

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great steaks and cocktails, very attentive service, relaxed, old school atmosphere with leather booths, low lighting, jazz music. It's not cheap but highly recommend if you want to splurge and get a great steak.

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  20. PedroS

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a filet was cooked perfectly! Will go back to enjoy a great meal on our next anniversary or birthday.

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  21. PeterJ

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Appetizers and sides were amazing but ribeye was underdone and very large fat cap. Booth was comfortable but the table base was large and bulky.

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  22. NoraN

    San Diego

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Classy, elegant setting with excellent cuisine and first class service. Our server Caroline of Louisiana gave us the best dining experience for a delightful, and memorable birthday party!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice place and atmosphere, but they have the worst service I have seen in San Diego. The food was delicious, but served cold and without clutery. Definitely not going back.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Quite possibly one of the best meals we have ever had. We enjoyed the experience and food from the time we walked through the door. We will definitely be back!

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  25. JosephC

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant in San Diego, by far. Food is outstanding m service is even better.

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  26. PaulQ

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly incredible experience for my Family and I. I will definitely make reservations again at this talented establishment.

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  27. GregK

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for an anniversary, the staff was thoughtful in their service. Excellent food and drinks. Welcome environment.

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  28. CandaceM

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Disappointing experience. We love BAR so we picked it for my Bday dinner. We weren’t seated until 20mins after our reservation time (30mins after arrival) which wasn’t a huge deal, but then our server want great either. We’ve always had the best severs which is part of the experience. The food was amazing, as usual! Loved the steak sampler and the ambiance is always on point, but we left disappointed and wishing we had gone somewhere else to celebrate.

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  29. FoodieDoodie

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Hostess and help staff were very attentive but server was not. Saw her only when ordering and she never came back to check on us at all for rest of night. Bread w butter - 4/5 Snail bone marrow - 6/5 excellent Ribeye - 2/5 very dry Steak sauces 3/5 Brocollini - 3/5 Apple crumble cheesecake - 5/5 Start of meal and end of meal were great but main dish was not. Steak was not high end. Service in beginning was good but midway it was very slow.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely succulent and luxurious steaks! The mushrooms are beyond tasty as well- if you like mushrooms, you should get these! Always delicious!

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  31. DianneM

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I brought our daughter her to celebrate her birthday. We started with the oysters, snails and Cesear salad; all were delicious. We shared the rib eye and porterhouse paired with the dirty hash browns and brocolini. The steaks were cooked perfectly. The service from the hostess, to our server, to the staff that cleaned our table after each portion of the meal was wonderful. This was our first time at this establishment and will definitely return. Thank you, Born & Raised, for a memorable time for our daughter's birthday.

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  32. ClintonB

    Central Texas

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Poor first time service. Had reservation at 10. Wasn’t sat until 10:24. Had to ask hostess twice. Each time gave a different answer. Was obvious she didn’t really know.

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  33. Adam

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    fantastic food for a decent price, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. easily one of the best meals i’ve ever eaten.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server gave me a birthday card for my birthday

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  35. Raul

    Tulsa

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great experience. Will definitely be going back.

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  36. DylanW

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. Lily who made our table side Cesar salad was such a delight. Answered out questions and was so great to chat with.

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  37. MarinaG

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The steaks were under cooked. Rain puddles I. The patio and staircase was not kept

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    While the service and ambiance were great, I was not overly impressed with the food. Especially for the prices. I’m glad I tried it but don’t plan on rushing back.

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  39. JessicaP

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I wish we could refund and go somewhere else. It was really that bad. $800 party of 6. Two people felt ill. Steaks are subpar really. Service mediocre at best- kind of snotty. I believe Cheesecake Factory to tast better so we were really sad.

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  40. Madison

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to Born & Raised for our wedding anniversary and were not disappointed. The setting was romantic, the food was delicious and arrived quickly to the table. Our server Jared was attentive and very kind! His recommendations were spot on! We can't wait to come back.

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FAQs

Born & Raised is rated 4.6 stars by 5484 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 51 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
  • Executive chef
    Chef Charleen Sandoval
  • 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
  • Website
    http://bornandraisedsteak.com/
  • 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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