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Seneca, San Diego, CA
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Seneca

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$31 to $50
Italian
901 Bayfront Ct, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 90 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD.

A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: Alabaster statues and trickling fountains add a Roman holiday-like ambience to this rooftop trattoria. Enjoy lighter spins on Italian food like wood-fired prawns and pizza made with three-day fermented dough. Seneca lives on the 19th floor of the InterContinental, so your Roman feast comes with equally delicious Marina District views.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For information on parties of 7-8 people please reach out to us at (619) 877-8642. For parties larger than 8 we offer private dining, please visit or website www.senecatrattoria.com.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    The InterContinental Hotel offers self-parking for $6 an hour as well as valet parking for $10 an hour. The entrance to the self-parking is on Bayfront Ct. We do not validate for parking.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Private Dining Room - $115 Three Course Set Menu

    $142.60 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    At Seneca, we do something special for groups of 9-14 guests, as we invite large parties to gather together and feast. "Convivium" is a fixed three-course, family-style meal priced per guest. There is an entry level option as well as a supplemented option with more food. You won't have to make any decisions, as we'll take care of everything, cooking up some of our favorite dishes from every section of the menu. However, because this is family style, all diners must choose the same option upon booking. Cancellations may be made up to 48 hours in advance of your reservation, any cancellations within the 48 hours are not eligible for refunds. Tax, 20% Gratuity, and 4% service fee applied at checkout.
    Private Dining Room - $115 Three Course Set Menu Photo
  • Private Dinng Room - $91 Three Course Set Menu

    $112.84 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    At Seneca, we do something special for groups of 9-14 guests, as we invite large parties to gather together and feast. "Convivium" is a fixed three-course, family-style meal priced per guest. There is an entry level option as well as a supplemented option with more food. You won't have to make any decisions, as we'll take care of everything, cooking up some of our favorite dishes from every section of the menu. However, because this is family style, all diners must choose the same option upon booking. Cancellations may be made up to 48 hours in advance of your reservation, any cancellations within the 48 hours are not eligible for refunds. Tax, 20% Gratuity, and 4% service fee applied at checkout.
    Private Dinng Room - $91 Three Course Set Menu Photo

What 4,671 people are saying

Seneca 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Seneca offers an enchanting ambiance with "breathtaking views" and a stylish, vibrant design. Many patrons rave about the "amazing service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like wood-fired prawns and focaccia garlic bread. However, some reviews note inconsistent service and food temperatures. Overall, it's a must-visit for its overall experience.
4,673 Reviews
  1. Joe VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was Steven. He was attentive and very timely in pacing our Order so we can watch the fireworks from our rooftop view. He also was good on meal suggestions. Will def go back and and will request his section if he's working!

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  2. Lydia

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    View was awesome but food wasn’t great. We had pasta. Pizza and salads looked better. Drinks were great! Service messed up a few times. I’d give it another chance because of location and view.

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  3. Daniel

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place to eat for an anniversary, thank you to all the staff !!

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  4. Zain

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe great experience great pizza!!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. Jesse

    San Antonio1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice view. Great Service. Not exactly very affordable. Definitely the portions can improve.

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  6. Erin

    San Diego9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    What a cool room! And the menu offers pretty good balance. But nothing we ate was above average and the service could have been much better -- not in terms of pace, but just understanding the customer... or perhaps the menu and wines by the glass. We asked about certain dishes and the information was incorrect and we tried different wines and all missed the mark esp considering we ended up paying $35 for one glass of red wine. It also seemed like since we did taste 3 wines, that when we ordered our $35 glass, the pour was cut back... which was easy to perceive since another glass of wine was brought at the same time. We had fun and are glad we tried it, but all agreed, no thank you on any repeat visit and would not recommend.

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  7. Robert VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience at Seneca. The vibe and views are exceptional and food and service were very good. Highly recommend!

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  8. Ross VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always hav a wonderful experience! Food and service is always exceptional!

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  9. Brenda VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. The waiter was awful. He rushed our decisions from the first time he approached the table. He wanted to know what we wanted for every course upfront 2 minutes after he dropped the menu. He then came back to ask if we would be needing anything else after they had only brought 1/3 meals and no drinks, and no utensils. Clearly this a rush to get people in and out without caring if you get or enjoy your meal. We will not be returning. Overpriced and rushed. There are much better options in San Diego.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. John

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great atmosphere and drinks amazing. Food was good, penne all vodka should be tried

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Seneca is rated 4.7 stars by 4671 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 90 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Seneca

901 Bayfront Ct, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    The InterContinental Hotel offers self-parking for $6 an hour as well as valet parking for $10 an hour. The entrance to the self-parking is on Bayfront Ct. We do not validate for parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    For information on parties of 7-8 people please reach out to us at (619) 877-8642. For parties larger than 8 we offer private dining, please visit or website www.senecatrattoria.com.
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