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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
7:30 PM
Booked 133 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 5,432 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.
5,432 Reviews
  1. Rosana VIP

    Orange County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and view, friendly service too. Would definitely come back.

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  2. Rita VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food and view! Our waiter in the bar area did an amazing job!

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  3. Leah

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had an OpenTable reservation for 1pm. Arrived and 12:55pm and was asked to wait while our table was prepped. The restaurant was not busy. At 1:06pm after not being called to our table, I approached the reservation desk to ask if we could be seated. It was clear that we were forgotten as we were then ushered to our table. We had cocktails which were very good, shrimp cocktail to start which was very small, just five small prawns, and a pasta dish and the fish fry. Both were very tasty and enjoyable. We had to ask for a server to approach the table to take our orders. We waited some time for that, so we ordered drinks/appetizers/main course all at once. Comfortable seating and beautiful view of the harbor. It was a birthday celebration, and the birthday girl was given a complementary strawberry shortcake which was delightful. We also ordered the peanut butter fudge "lava-style" cake and ice cream. Large portion, enough to share, very yummy.

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  4. Dysheed

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service & view especially the seating outside. Loved the sounds of waves.

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  5. Kathy

    San Diego30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal at C Level was top notch! The service was awesome, and the food even better! The view from outdoor seating is spectacular! I highly recommend this restaurant and will go back again and again!

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  6. Sheri

    San Diego4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve eaten at C-level multiple times over several years and has always been my family’s go-to for celebrations. The food remains excellent and service always good but this last time was a little below expectations. Requested special seating for birthday celebration. Did not get it but worse, was never even acknowledged. No apologies or explanations. Noted table by the window was available about 5 minutes after we were seated. I didn’t want to mess up the wait staff so didn’t say anything but then realized the table was with our same server. I guess that is on me for not speaking up. Overall, I’ve lost confidence in reserving a table for a special occasion online. I realize it is summer and high tourist season; however, I live here year round and would like to continue to consider this restaurant on my favorite list.

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  7. Stacia

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never disappoints! Service was a little slow, but that was just fine! The view is amazing, and the food is always excellent. Our go-to place with out-of-towners :)

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  8. Andrew VIP

    Wisconsin10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days 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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  9. Madison

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The food wasn’t that great & the service was very slow

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  10. Nate VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days 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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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 5432 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
7:30 PM
Booked 133 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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