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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
10:30 PM
Booked 124 times today
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

  • Celebration Packages

    Feb 25, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
    Celebrate everyday! Personalize your experience for all special occasions.
  • Mother's Day by the Bay

    $99.95 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mothers Day by the bay on our beautiful outdoor patio. Enjoy a three-course pre-set menu at C-Level, served from 11am to 8pm on May 11th. Our menu highlights include lobster bisque, center cut filet mignon, herb crusted halibut, lobster, jidori chicken piccata and belgian chocolate mousse cake for dessert. Cost for adults $99.95, $24.95 for children under 12.

What 5,232 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
C-Level offers "spectacular views" of San Diego Bay, making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. Guests praise the "wonderful food and service," with standout dishes like the lobster mac and cheese and ahi tuna. The outdoor seating provides a "gorgeous cityscape view," perfect for special occasions or a relaxed meal.

5,232 Reviews
  1. Katherine VIP

    San Diego38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view, as always, is fabulous and the food was terrific. I got Skirts on Fire salad and it was great. It was Prom Night for a few high schools and several Prom goers were having dinner at the restaurant. It was fun to see them all dressed up in their beautiful clothes!

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  2. Julie VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and friendly service plus a free wonderful gf desert for us to share since I was taking my friend out for her birthday lunch! Our server, Kyle, was warm, attentive, got my complicated gf special order correct and was a delight for this special birthday outing. Our seating on the deck was terrific and warm with the overhead heater and glass protection when seated! All around A+!!! Greatly appreciated!!! Julie👍🥳👏

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  3. Courtney

    Nashville7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time at C-level! The food and the aesthetic are top notch. We had a table right against the window and it was beautiful. I would recommend going when it’s still light out, but regardless it’s beautiful. The artichoke fritters are a great place to start. I had the parmesan chicken piccata and it was great! Solid place to go; I’d add it to your list for sure. Our waitress gave us awesome recommendations.

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  4. Ricardo

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, amazing views of city skyline, delicious food.

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  5. Alyssa

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I came to C Level for the first time to celebrate my fiancés birthday. We arrived 5 minutes after our reservation time because we got stuck in the self parking lot while another car was trying to park. When we walked in, there was 3 girls in the front. I noticed one of the girls smile and assumed she was going to greet us and ask if we had a reservation and instead she turned to talk one of the other girls. I gave her my reservation info and was told they were waiting for a table to open up and that it would be about a 5-10 minute wait. I told her we would be outside in the meantime since it was pretty packed inside. We came back in less than 10 minutes later, and continued to wait another 25 minutes. We didn’t get sat until I went up to ask for an ETA, and was told we were next to be seated. Our server was great, however, it was clear that it was not communicated that we were celebrating a birthday. Personally, that was the most disappointing part as I added that it was a birthday occasion in the reservation and the hostess that sat us was also aware since she brought it up while taking us to our table. It was unfortunate that we didn’t get the same celebration as we saw others get, such as a dessert. I would have asked our server myself, but it was busy at the time and it was hard for me to locate her. Overall, the venue and food were amazing! I just wish we got to add the extra cherry on top with celebrating a birthday there.

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  6. Mohamed VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    There was a wait when I arrived even with a prior reservation. No seating choice was offered and we were cramped in awkward booth seating for anniversary celebration not a table for 2. Won’t be back for sure

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  7. Robert VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Omar was a great server today:) The food was amazing and we enjoyed using the new CRG app!

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  8. Jose VIP

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Un estudiante muy recomendable con los mejores mejillones. Felicidades!!!

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  9. Richard

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view is amazing and the food is always wonderful.

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  10. Sarah

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there to celebrate my birthday. Our table had a great view. Our waiter Andres was awesome! The food and drinks were great.

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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 5232 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
10:30 PM
Booked 124 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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