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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
10:00 PM
Booked 162 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

  • 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 5,346 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 "spectacular views" of San Diego Bay, complemented by "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Diners rave about the "generous portions" and "creative menu choices." While some find the pricing high, the "memorable" dining experience and "friendly, attentive staff" make it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.
5,346 Reviews
  1. danny VIP

    San Diego40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Eclectic and tasty menu, great wait staff, spectacular views, generous servings, very good wine and cocktails with generous wine pour. We have been here a few times over the years but this was a memorable visit with that view.

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  2. Paula VIP

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    C-level is our "go to" restaurant for all occasions and just the two of us to relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery and have an excellent service of Jesse and Bernadette and others as well. We will continue to come ourselves and bring any guests that we have visiting to this wonderful restaurant. Your staff are amazing and are so welcoming, kind and efficient. Thank you for being open for us.

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  3. Nick VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service, food, and view were fantastic. The staff went above and beyond to make our anniversary dinner a special experience.

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  4. Denise

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! And wonderful service! Amazing view of San Diego bay.

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  5. Mary Ann VIP

    Hawaii9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is just ok. Need more servers. I don’t think I will return.

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  6. Nancy VIP

    San Diego39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is no better place to enjoy lunch than C-Level. The food is fresh, flavorful, creative and served in generous portions. The waitstaff is pleasant, knowledgeable and attentive. And the view is spectacular!

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  7. Alex

    San Diego2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated 45 minutes after our reservation time. Poke bowl was bland and uninspired. Burger was undercooked but the waitress never came by to check up on us. Food was very expensive for what we got. Nice view, but we won't be coming back.

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  8. Mary

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the food we had was very yummy from the Brie and artichoke fritters to all the entree dishes. Our waiter was outstanding. Only drawback was a a decent size wait even though we had reservations. But still worth it. I have been to c level several times and always came away satisfied. 👍🏼

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  9. Donielle

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is beautiful, and the location on the bay is unmatched! However, I did not feel welcome. As a walk-in, I was told the wait would be close to 2 hours, but was able to book for a party of 6 on Opentable within the hour. The food was mediocre. Highlights on the menu included the calamari, hamburgers, and fries. The lobster/whitefish sandwich and fish tacos were disappointing. Our server was a bit cold as well. Despite the great location, I won't be back. But, that may have been the goal all along.

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  10. Liz VIP

    San Diego134 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have lunch on the patio so we can enjoy the view and the lovely weather. The food is delish and so are the cocktails. Try the calamari and artichoke appetizers. The Caesar salad and French dip sandwich were really tasty.

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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 5346 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
10:00 PM
Booked 162 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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