Starlite

Name: Starlite
Address: 3175 India Street, San Diego, CA, United States, 92103
Telephone: (619) 618-2830
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (255)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

3175 India Street, San Diego, CA 92103

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 133 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Lively

Starlite: A timeless San Diego icon with a fresh future, helmed by Chef Ted Smith.

Please note: Our establishment is 21+

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Californian
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(619) 618-2830
Website
http://www.starlitesd.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ted Smith
Private party facilities
Starlite San Diego features a covered patio with its own bar. Perfect for meetings and large parties. Located on an upper level, outdoors to the rear of the restaurant, the patio is perfect for your large party, birthday, anniversary or graduation celebration.

Location
3175 India Street, San Diego, CA 92103
Neighborhood
Mission Hills
Cross street
Sassafras / Spruce
Parking details
Starlite has 5 parking spots. Neighborhood parking on Spruce St is limited during peak times. Our guests may park at Mission Hills Collision Center from 5PM-Close do not leave your car in Mission Hill's lot overnight or you may be towed)
Public transit
San Diego Trolley: MIDDLETOWN or WASHINGTON ST stations
Entertainment
Starlite focuses on dinner & drinks as the primary form of entertainment. Entertainment may appear from time to time for special occasions.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 255 people are saying

Starlite 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
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Starlite delights with its "beautiful remodel" and "excellent service," creating a "unique and wonderful dining experience." Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "incredible ambiance." The staff's attentiveness, especially by servers like Rafa and Sara, enhances the experience. Perfect for "date nights" or special occasions, Starlite is a "San Diego gem."

1,056 Reviews

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Giovanni VIP
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food was fantastic. Staff is really great.
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Shannon
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best experience I’ve had in a long time. The ambience, food, and service was exceptional! 100/10! Highly recommended
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Amanda
San Diego10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The new Starlite is fantastic! I've been a fan since before the reopening, and I'm happy to say it’s back and better than ever. It’s definitely a hot spot now — vibrant, busy, and in high demand. I had to book reservations three weeks in advance, which says a lot about how popular it's become. I requested standard indoor seating. The atmosphere was lively but still comfortable. Highly recommend making a reservation well in advance if you plan to go!
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kali
Austin4 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
8:30 reservation. Probably ordered by 8:40. Server did not acknowledge celebration note :( Got drinks by 8:50 and our app at 9:10. 9:53 our entrees and sides were dropped. It was laughable that our server stopped by 45 mins after ordering to inform us that the kitchen was backed up but she just checked on our food and it should be out soon. I think informing us earlier would've been better. The hospitality missed the mark compared to an outstanding experience we had elsewhere the night prior. The short rib and sea bass were good but not exceptional. Sea bass was better than the short rib imo. The french onion soup and ice cream cake were the best!!
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BuonaPasta
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious! Everything was incredible- Sausage Starter, Steak Sampler & Carrots were all 10/10
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Antonio
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing, the staff and service was outstanding!
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Dannica VIP
San Diego6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing dinner, Rafa and Frank are the freaking best! We can’t wait to come back.
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Dean VIP
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tucked discreetly on India Street like a speakeasy’s stylish cousin, Starlite is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’re in on a delicious little secret. You don’t just walk in—you arrive. With its honeycomb wood walls, moody lighting, and that iconic copper dome entry, the vibe is a masterclass in retro-futuristic cool. Think James Bond meets Mad Men, with mezcal in hand!!! Food 10, Atmosphere 10, Service 10!!! It’s my new fav place to be!
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Elise VIP
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and ambiance. They took awhile for the server but food was worth the wait.
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Chris VIP
Los Angeles17 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. We were a party of 4 and everyone’s dinner was amazing.
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FAQs

Starlite offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 618-2830.

Starlite is rated 4.7 stars by 255 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 133 times today

3175 India Street, San Diego, CA 92103

Additional information

Cross street
Sassafras / Spruce
Neighborhood
Mission Hills
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Starlite has 5 parking spots. Neighborhood parking on Spruce St is limited during peak times. Our guests may park at Mission Hills Collision Center from 5PM-Close do not leave your car in Mission Hill's lot overnight or you may be towed)
Public transit
San Diego Trolley: MIDDLETOWN or WASHINGTON ST stations
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ted Smith
Entertainment
Starlite focuses on dinner & drinks as the primary form of entertainment. Entertainment may appear from time to time for special occasions.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.starlitesd.com/
Phone number
(619) 618-2830
Private party facilities
Starlite San Diego features a covered patio with its own bar. Perfect for meetings and large parties. Located on an upper level, outdoors to the rear of the restaurant, the patio is perfect for your large party, birthday, anniversary or graduation celebration.

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