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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
11:00 PM
Booked 134 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.

Dining areas

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.

What 5,422 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 in San Diego offers an unparalleled dining experience with "amazing views" and "delicious food." Guests frequently praise the "exceptional service" and the "relaxing ambiance" that makes it ideal for special occasions. While some find it "a bit pricey," the "stunning waterfront setting" and "memorable meals" make it worth a visit.
5,422 Reviews
  1. Andrew VIP

    Wisconsin9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was great, no complaints there. However, over the last few years C-level has seemed to have prioritized high margins over optimal experience. Food quality has declined quite a bit (especially when compared to Island Prime in the same building). Veggies were sloppily cut, mussels had hardly any meat to them, and the coconut shrimp were dried out. The patio was packed with children screaming and crying. Not the most ideal spot for a date anymore. It was basically a severely over-priced Chili’s.

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  2. Nate VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    View was great. Overlooking the water. We were seated by window by the bar. Which leads to my reviewing 4 stars. It’s odd the way the bar is placed beside these tables. The entire time we are eating people were staring at us while looking at water. It’s very odd. And the food. Good. But bland.

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  3. Kathy

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service to go along with “killer” views!

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  4. Mike VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch with my beautiful wife. Great food and service with dining right on the water.

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  5. Deborah

    San Diego51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful setting on the tip of Harbor Island is matched by the terrific food and service.

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  6. Rachelle

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    James our server was a true professional, kind, and personable. The food, cocktails, and ambiance was incredible! My daughter’s 22nd birthday has been unforgettable due to C-Level!!

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  7. Danette

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and atmosphere were excellent. Went at happy hour so it was also a great value

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  8. Joseph VIP

    San Diego80 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was super nice, but they rushed out the entrees while we were eating our appetizers and actually took them away before we were finished

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  9. Kathleen

    San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always make it a point to have a meal at C Level when we’re in San Diego. One of our very favorite restaurants! The view cannot be beat, the food is amazing, just a relaxing experience that we enjoy, and highly recommend it.

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  10. James VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been coming here for years and this was the first time we have had a problem. Our server was delightful and ambiance by the water was lovely. However, when my husband’s chicken piccata was served, it was disappointing, to say the least. A single small piece of bird with a small bit of sauce on top. The server was kind enough to go to the kitchen and eventually brought out another piece of chicken. I’m not sure if portion control has changed but that part of the evening didn’t go well. Everything else was wonderful.

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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 5422 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
11:00 PM
Booked 134 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for C-Level

880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

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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