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C-Level, San Diego, CA
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C-Level

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$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar
880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
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Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Deborah Scott

From the OpenTable editors: Sweeping water views and creative seafood, like everything-crusted ahi and a lobster and fontina BLT, set this bayside charmer apart. Not to mention a shaded patio, complete with heaters and a fireplace, which might be the prettiest outdoor dining space on Harbor Island.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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

  • 4th of July Celebration by the Bay

    $79.95 per person

    Jul 4, 2025 only
    Join us for the 4th of July celebration at C-Level. Enjoy a three-course pre set menu at $79.95 per person with a firework show on bay. Served from 7pm to 9pm. Reservations for this special experience will not be reserved online, please contact the restaurant directly to book a reservation. For outdoor tables, there is no weather back up. Our menu highlights Lobster Bisque, New York steak, American Wagyu Burger, Chilled Seafood Platter, Chicken Piccata, Cedar Plank Salmon, and Flowerless Chocolate Cake for dessert. Thank you for celebrating with us!
    4th of July Celebration by the Bay Photo
  • Celebration Packages

    Feb 25, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
    Celebrate everyday! Personalize your experience for all special occasions.

What 5,284 people are saying

C-Level 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
C-Level offers stunning waterfront views paired with "superb ambience" and "unique and delicious" cuisine. The attentive staff and creative chefs ensure a memorable dining experience. Highlights include the lobster BLT and ahi stack. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "must-try" for both casual and special occasions.

5,284 Reviews
  1. Christine

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service , excellent views. Nice patio with warmers. Tried the Lobster and fontina blt and it did not disappoint.

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  2. Alberto

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great BUT the best part was 3 staff members acknowledging our wedding anniversary. Thank You

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  3. Camille

    Phoenix29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Would have given you highest marks but you sat us near the open fire. The fumes were terrible and spoiled the smell of the fabulous food. We asked to move and you were very slow in accommodating us. Sorry for you as we love your place!

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  4. rosaria

    San Diego5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Waiters had us wait for 1 hour before serving drinks. Meals delivery was poorly coordinated. Quality of food is average

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  5. Stephen VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Special thank you to Kaitlin for holding our reservation. I had just come from a full day of flying (Memorial Day weekend), so her support and flexibility was appreciated. Thank you!

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  6. Tamara

    San Diego3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Generally fantastic, creative menu choices; except for the Mud pie dessert (not good). At 5 pm, very loud crowd due to so many customers under age of 5! Not the restaurant’s fault that the parents chose to sit in the lounge next to the bar but drunks make less commotion and leave less food/trash on the seats/floor. Terrific view of San Diego Harbor, Star of India Midway and more! Comfortable seating indoors and out. We did hear music once the loud crowd left—next time I’ll ask for a table in a quieter area.

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  7. Carrie VIP

    San Diego8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Worst service I have ever had here yesterday!! This is our favorite place to go too and have been going since they opened and have probably been over 100 times. Disappointed in our experience but usually a wonderful place to go and have a great meal.

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  8. Markee VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I'm obsessed with this restaurant! I brought my friend here who’s visiting our city. Our reservation is at 9:30pm but the service was still top-notch - our server was very friendly and she’s so attentive. Food is always 10/10 :)

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  9. Jeanine

    San Diego49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love the experience at C-Level! The food was great, service outstanding and the view never disappoints.

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  10. Shirley VIP

    Las Vegas22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely one of the best views in San Diego. Good food and friendly service. Definitely, a must go to restaurant in San Diego

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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 5284 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 120 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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