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C-Level, San Diego, CA
C-Level, San Diego, CA
C-Level, San Diego, CA
C-Level, San Diego, CA
C-Level, San Diego, CA

C-Level

4.7
4.7
3742 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 115 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Seafood, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 298-6802
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Deborah Scott
  • Catering
    Take Chef Deborah Scott's cuisine to your special event, work function or party. For more details, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.
  • Private party facilities
    Host your private event on the C-Level Lanai with breathtaking views of the San Diego Bay and skyline. For parties of 15-30 there is no better location to celebrate your special occasion, work function or family get-together. For pricing and information, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Day Celebration

    $84.95 per person

    Nov 23, 2023 only
    Celebrate Thanksgiving Island Prime & C-Level as we serve delectable 3 course menu from 12-7pm. Indulge in seasonal favorites such as Diestel Farms Free Range Turkey or Center Cut Filet Mignon. Menu is priced at 84.95 for adults and $16.95 for kids, excluding tax, gratuity and surcharge. Reservations will be for our outdoor patio, in the case of bad weather we cannot guarantee reservations could be moved indoors. C-Level happy hour will not be offered on Thanksgiving.
    Thanksgiving Day Celebration Photo

What 3,742 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

3,742 Reviews
  1. Girl

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server Avery was breath of fresh air and very kind and accommodating. Made us feel special. Would recommend this restaurant and its staff anytime. Thank you.

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  2. NancyR

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    C Level is a nice casual restaurant to go to, not only when you have visitors in town, but to enjoy the view of downtown San Diego yourselves. The service was excellent, the food all very good too, although we did think the artichoke fritters should have been warmer. I was disappointed that we were not seated at a table at the glass for an unobstructed view of the city. Especially since I requested it since we had out-of-town family visiting celebrating their anniversary, we were there on time and there was a table, which was given to the people who came just after us. Hence, a slightly lowered rating. But that was quickly forgotten as our server could not have been more attentive along with all the service members. We will be returning here.

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  3. Harokin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there with a friend to celebrate a birthday and it did not disappoint whatsoever. Food looked great and tasted even better. Definitely recommend the Ahi, Crab, and Avocado stack to start with, then the Crushed Ahi as the main course. We sat outside and it was perfect weather with a full panoramic view of the harbor. Our server was super nice and continued to check in with us throughout the evening. The manager even stopped by and asked how were were doing. Looking forward to coming here again!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The only problem was service, but I don’t think it was her fault. She had too many tables to tend. And she always had a smile and was attentive

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  5. SteveW

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience5
    The view was gorgeous. The onion soup was flavorless and the coconut shrimp very oily and undercooked. This used to be our favorite restaurant

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  6. DonaldL

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A beautiful spot to appreciate the best view of the SD harbor, especially on a nice, sunny day. I had requested a table by the water, but one was not available. The warm spinach salad was OK, but not especially flavorful.

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  7. RitaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy C-Level and all was great this time too! We have brought many friends and family to C-Level and have never been disappointed! You can not beat the awesome water front location and the food and service are excellent as well! Keep it up!

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  8. RubenR

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and views are great, the staff is very friendly and nice.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    C-level is always our go to restaurant when in town. The food is beyond delicious, the service is excellent, and sitting near the ocean is the cherry on top. We have never had 1 complaint ! Ever !

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  10. CarlaG

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Food was pretty good. Tacos very good, warm salad was not warm so just ok. French dip and burger and fish and chips good. Service staff not very friendly. We were there to celebrate moms 82 birthday and they didn’t observe open table request for table with view. They seated the party just in line ahead of us who did not have a reservation at the available window seat and sat us at the back of the restaurant.

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  11. Crystal

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I enjoyed visiting C-Level for the first time. I loved the atmosphere and its location, which allowed me to have breathtaking views of the ocean as I ate. The food was great and the service was really good. If you love water, I encourage you to visit.

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  12. TracyR

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food! Beautiful, creative presentation of food. Service by Mindy was impeccable! Management of this restaurant clearly knows what they are doing. We will be back :-)

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service coupled with the food and scenery was to dine for

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived earlier then our reservation and had delicious dirty martini w blue cheese olives and other drinks at the bar . We were celebrating a 55th wedding anniversary and it was so perfect the setting was gorgeous after the sunset the city lit up! The food was delicious! Appetizer were outstanding artichoke fritters, Brie encrusted, fried shrimp, and chicken pot stickers all excellent we also had the skirts on fire salad Was enough for two people and incredible! Seared ahi deeeelish! Impossible burger with sweet potato fries was also huge and yummy! French onion soup a big hit and a lobster Mac everyone was super happy with what they got ! Desert was good too a complimentary cake for the anniversary couple that melted in your mouth! We plan on returning, for another anniversay in December ! We sat outside and brought wraps in case we got cold but we never did , we were so comfortable there were heaters and a glass wall ! We couldn’t have dreamed up a more perfect evening! Thank you so much !

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  15. ocflash

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    They took the steak skewers off the HH menu they were the best I hope they put them back on.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing customer service and the food quality was exceptional. We will definitely coming back and have dinner. Thanks Jessie for your excellent customer service.

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  17. JEROME

    Phoenix

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as always. Nice views. Great food. Crowded but service was fast.

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  18. Lipe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best View on the Harbor and Exceptional Food and Drinks

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  19. Christopher

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    Food is generally meh. You’re paying for the view. Perfect for tourists.

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  20. CCJJ

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was impeccable. The food was delicious and worth the value.

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  21. LisaC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    All of our orders were missing ingredients; chicken, soba noodles, carrots, edamanae. Waitress was dismissive, we did not stay for coffee and desserts. $63 for 2 salads, no drinks. Incomplete food and bad service. Food runner was good. Loud and only one of us had a view.

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  22. RickS

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were there for a 49th wedding anniversary, everything was great , was surprised when you brought out the 2 slices of cake That said Happy Anniversary after dinner , that was really a big surprise , Thank you so much.

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  23. YBSD

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was great as usual and service was friendly but a bit slow. Sat in the very back and should have requested a table closer to the water but that’s my fault. The service fee increased from last time we dined in the main dining room at Island Prime which is unfortunate.

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  24. SHARISSEB

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Kyle was amazing and attentive Thank you for service Kyle !!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great food and views

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  26. Lynn

    San Diego

    41 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    What happened to C level? It used to be so amazing. The cocktails that we ordered were missing the passion fruit and garnishes.The salad was missing the blackberries and the almonds. The beer came out warm and in warm glass. Everything was a disaster. So disappointing . Don’t you care anymore???

    1 person found this helpful

  27. GoldenGirl

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    I usually bring my Dad here for Father's Day and/or his birthday. Yesterday must have been an off day because the service was off and so was the food. I sent my fries back only to have them basically deliver the same lukewarm soggy fries a second time. The salad had shrimp but was missing the crab. Also the server wasn't very attentive either. Had to flag her down (instead of her checking in) several times. Overall though, this restaurant is still a pleasant experience due to the ambiance and food.

    1 person found this helpful

  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great, it was a hot day and we opted for salads - which were amazing! Our waiter, John, was fun, attentive, sociable, pretty much everything you would want as a diner. Would highly recommend C-Level, one of our go to places that simply never disappoints!

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  29. Gabbie

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have dined at C-Level many times and it never disappoints. The views are spectacular, the outside patio is comfortable, food is excellent and the service is always impeccable. There is a great variety of choices so even the vegetarians, gluten free and lactose intolerant in a group can find some dishes to enjoy. We celebrated 2 birthdays on our last visit and the staff treated us like royalty. I especially want to call out our server, Shannon who was cheerful, pleasant and extremely attentive. Shannon made our visit even more enjoyable than expected!

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  30. EstaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    First time here with my friend. How did I not know Clevel was here. I will bringing my out-of-town family here to show off San Diego! Our waiter was the BEST! We made special requests, and he went all out to accommodate us!!

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  31. SandJ

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Gorgeous view. Server was terrific. Service was attentive and friendly. Food was mostly delicious. Lobster was good. Coconut shrimp was over cooked and rubbery. Lobster Mac n cheese always surprisingly good. More ala carte than I would have preferred. Pricey.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Overall above average but nothing close to the best food I’ve ever had. Yummy cocktails and great views outside.

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  33. KurtB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The view was amazing, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was incredible. Well done by all the staff and supporting personnel.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Had a 5:00 reservation in the lounge. Waited almost 15 min for a server took our drink order. Ordered appetizers. They came promptly but were marginal at best. Never saw the server again. We decided to leave. Had to flag her down to get our check. Beautiful restaurant in the harbor, but mediocre food and service.

    1 person found this helpful

  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have an amazing lunch experience. Our server is awesome. He has great customer service. We all enjoyed the delicious food that we ordered. We are fortunate to have a table by the water. We are very happy with our view.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We started the evening with steam mussels 7/10, the seafood pasta 9/10 and the filet mignon 7/10. The seating could’ve never been better (outdoor) 10/10. The service was great so overall I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to wine and dine with a beautiful view.

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  37. Stephanie

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Great for date night! Beautiful views. The only thing is the server could have been more attentive and meat temps were incorrect on our filets.

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  38. FrankC

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service great waitress great food on the water front. The meal was healthy and filling . The patio area is great this time of year. With reservations seating is prompt

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  39. BethK

    Orange County

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was amazing! The view was beautiful at sunset. Lobster bisque is fabulous!

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  40. KarlaT

    Cancun

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    C-level had great appetizers and refreshing drinks. Our waiter was amazing.

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FAQs

C-Level offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 298-6802.

C-Level is rated 4.7 stars by 3742 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 115 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for C-Level

880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Seafood, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Deborah Scott
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 298-6802
  • Catering
    Take Chef Deborah Scott's cuisine to your special event, work function or party. For more details, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.
  • Private party facilities
    Host your private event on the C-Level Lanai with breathtaking views of the San Diego Bay and skyline. For parties of 15-30 there is no better location to celebrate your special occasion, work function or family get-together. For pricing and information, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.
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