C-Level

Name: C-Level
Address: 880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 298-6802
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3125 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 79 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(619) 298-6802

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Seafood, Bistro
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(619) 298-6802
Website
https://www.cohnrestaurants.com/islandprime?y_source=1_MTU2Njg3ODgtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Deborah Scott
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.

Location
880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
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

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Popular dishes

Crispy Calamari$17.00
with vietnamese dipping sauce
Coconut Shrimp$17.00
horseradish-apricot glaze with mint & basil
Michael's Crispy Artichoke Fritters$15.00
parmesan, lemon-caper aioli
Chef Deborah's Pepita & Sesame Crusted Brie$17.00
honey roasted garlic, jalapeño jelly
Chilled "Old Bay" Peel & Eat Shrimp*$16.00
lemon, garlic aioli, fire roasted cocktail sauce
Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes$19.00
granny smith apple, shaved fennel, celery greens, pickled fresno chilis, frisée, lemon-turmeric aioli
Ceviche Verde*$16.00
shrimp, white fish, serrano pepper, cucumber, cilantro, tomato, onion, lime, corn chips
Steamed Mussel Pot$18.00
PEI mussels, pinot grigio, chorizo, arugula, caramelized onion cream sauce
Chicken Pot Stickers$15.00
soy-ginger glaze with spicy vietnamese dipping sauce & toasted peanuts
Marinated Filet Mignon Skewers$16.00
anticucho-style beef tenderloin, marbled potato, aji amarillo sauce
Ahi, Crab & Avocado Stack*$20.00
fresh crab, avocado & tomato, papaya-mango salsa, sweet chili sauce, taro chips

Kelp Beds & Tide Pools

Island Prime's Lobster Bisque
butter-poached lobster, sherry, brioche croutons
- Cup$10.00
Organic Baby Greens$11.00
tomatoes, cucumber, blue cheese, candied walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad*$12.00
chopped romaine hearts, focaccia croutons, parmesan
BLT Wedge Salad**$13.00
bacon, red onion, tomato, blue cheese dressing, balsamic reduction

Shellfish Offerings

Oysters on the Half Shell
ask your server for our daily selection of east & west coast oysters
- ½ Dozen$18.00
Chilled Seafood Platter*$48.00
½ dozen oysters, ½ lb old bay peel & eat shrimp, mini ahi stack, salmon tartare, with traditional mignonette, roasted tomato-horseradish cocktail sauce, wasabi aioli
Cold Water Lobster Tail
- 7oz$36.00
Alaskan King Crab Leg
- 12oz$39.00

Chef Deb's "Fuel for a Healthier Lifestyle" Bowls

Mediterranean Bowl$19.00
roasted broccolini, baby spinach, roasted red peppers, artichokes, confit tomatoes, lentils, fresh herbs, fresno chilis, pistachios, lemon-tahini dressing, red pepper tofu mousse
Hawaiian Ahi & Salmon Poke$26.00
sushi rice, avocado, edamame, scallions, fresno chilis, sesame-seaweed salad, wasabi aioli, papaya-mango salsa

High Tide

Healthy Skirts on Fire Salad* **$24.00
spicy skirt steak, arugula, edamame, blue cheese, avocado, cucumber, celery, red bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, pepitas, garlic croutons, blue cheese-balsamic vinaigrette
C-Level Louie Salad$26.00
alaskan king crab & rock shrimp, butter lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, cucumber, egg, capers, thousand island dressing
Lobster & Fontina BLT$24.00
housemade lobster & whitefish salad on jalapeño-cheddar sourdough with sherried lobster bisque
C-Level Burger$19.00
ground filet & chuck on brioche bun, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, smoked bacon, choice of blue cheese or cheddar, with parmesan fries
Fish & Chips$20.00
panko-breaded alaskan cod with cole slaw, hushpuppies & parmesan fries
Lobster Mac 'N Cheese$28.00
served with local organic greens, candied walnuts & fresh herb vinaigrette
Chicken "Under a Brick"$36.00
tuscan salsa verde, pickled fresno chilis, crushed yukon gold potatoes, caramelized onions
Pan Seared Striped Bass*$38.00
potato gnocchi, asparagus, heirloom cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, scallions, prosciutto, shiitake mushrooms, dashi
Nordic Blu Salmon$36.00
crispy chickpea polenta, asparagus, mint-pea purée
Seafood Pasta$30.00
fresh housemade linguini served with bay scallops, shrimp, calamari, cherry tomatoes, chili-garlic butter, herb pesto
Pan Seared Scallops$38.00
whipped cauliflower, rainbow chard, lardons, caviar beurre blanc
Steak Frites*
grilled to temperature, served with parmesan french fries, pesto butter & broccolini
- 10oz Prime New York$32.00
- 8oz Filet Mignon$44.00

What 3,125 people are saying

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

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every time we come to C-Level there’s always a great experience. Both service and food are great and the location couldn’t be better, for all of us that love an ocean view.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful weather so the views were amazing. Like usual the food was delicious. The service was prompt and professional. Just an FYI… The Key Lime Pie is huge and very rich. Plenty for 4 people. 😊
CM
CarmenMaria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best lobster BLT dipped into the best lobster bisque, absolutely mouthwatering.
NF
NancyF
San Diego
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
It was a bit disappointing from previous times. The food and drink (cocktail selection) quality is not as good as it used to be, in addition to substantial price increases with 5% surcharge. We used to dine at C-Level (lunch and happy hour) and Island Prime (dinner) more often. The service was good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
Well done and friendly
JJ
JoJo
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent, service great and the view was fabulous
P
Paulas
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The table we were given had a million dollar view. Our waiter was gracious, informative and patient. He recommended selections which exceeded expectations. We were given time to take in the view, enjoy the scene and revel in the experience. We did not feel rushed. We will return to C-Level when we return to San Diego and certainly recommend this place
HS
HawizaS
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best Thai Chicken Salad! Generous pour on the sparkling and wine flight.
KF
KathleenF
San Diego
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Our server was learning a new machine. Took forever to get our drinks and my mom didn’t even get what she ordered.
CP
CarolP
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were gathered together to have a meeting so the noise level was very loud. We enjoyed the food and had a good meeting.
L
Lisa
Los Angeles
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food service and food was great
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very amazing views! The seafood pasta and lobster Mac n cheese were phenomenal. Prices are very reasonable with the quality of service and food mixed in with one of the best views in San Diego.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was wonderful, just as always.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Surprised my husband for his 30th birthday. He loved it. The ambience, the food and our waiter was amazing. Overall it was a great experience.
BR
BRita
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We often arrive between the lunch and Happy Hour crowded Wes, so we have a better choice of tables. All was as wonderful as ever!
KF
KateF
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
I wrote that we were celebrating a birthday but no acknowledgment of it was expressed Disappointed
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, seated quickly and food arrived promptly
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, food was superb and atmosphere was excellent
JS
JacquelineS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Has a Very nice view. Food is great. Ambience is very nice
BC
BobC
Phoenix
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service, food, view, all outstanding.
R
Randyo
Phoenix
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
Beautiful view. Server was not very engaging. French onion soup was great! Lobster Mac and cheese was ok - not very warm. My wife’s lobster bisque was excellent. Wine was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was so amazing !!! And I swear we had the best view in the place. The staff was so sweet and our server Avery was the BEST !!! We had the 3 course meal they were providing this season and the lobster bisque was to die for , the chicken piccata was A+, and the strawberry shortcake was honestly ok. Over all 10/10 experience THANKS AGAIN AVERY !!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved it! The level of attentiveness to us was superb! Our meal and the view of San Diego bay was outstanding!
TS
TomS
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great. Food was amazing. Lobster Fontina BLT is the best sandwich ever. Crusted Brie was amazing.
DA
DawnA
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite restaurant to bring family and friends from out of town. The BEST food and WONDERFUL staff! Full disclosure, I’m often a regular with or without visitors!
F
Foodie
Denver
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently great food, service and views of the harbor. The best coconut shrimp in the world.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
We loved our dinner! We will definitely be back and recommend to my family and friends.
C
Coffeexprt
San Diego
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ordered the special 3 course meal for $40. The appetizer coconut shrimp, lobster bisque, lobster Mac n cheese and dessert were all delicious. Our server, Kaitlyn went above and beyond by making sure we received the best service throughout the entire meal. She saw that we had a difficult time deciding in dessert, so she split both offerings. Thank you Kaitlyn for taking such good care of us!
PH
PamelaH
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good meal. Exceptional service. One of the best views in San Diego.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing view and amazing servers
n
nononsensefoodie
Los Angeles
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
We had the best server, she had an unique name but I forgot it (sorry!) She was very attentive and bubbly, loved her energy. You can tell she loved her work. The food was decent (best by far was the oysters and fish of the day), and so was the prices considering the lovely location on the waters. Parking was free, which was an added perk. Although we had reservations in the lovely patio, our table was in the middle and felt kind of cramped with other patrons around. Next time will try to request closer to the glass wall.
HC
HubertC
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great place to eat, Great decor, and overall great service
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
We went for a birthday. We had reservations and still had to wait. We were put in a corner by a bussing station. Service was friendly but very slow. My lobster bisque tasted like a bowl of butter with one small lump of meat, my poke bowl was basically a rice bowl with a small amount of fish. The rice was also off. I am not sure how that is even possible. My friend enjoyed her main dish. The desert was yummy. However, all in all it was just ok.
JK
JanKop
Kansas City
184 reviews
vip
5.0
184 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wonderful view of San Diego Bay. Wonderful happy hour food and drink. Keeps us coming back again and again
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service.
RG
RichardG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Their service was amazing. Great energy and very attentive. View was beautiful of downtown San Diego.
L
Lindab
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Picked up a friend at airport and went here as recommended by a different friend. It was fantastic
CD
ChristineD
San Diego
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
Beautiful views… oysters were sub par and had to send them back. Crab and lobster sandwich was good.
HO
HOLLYM
Washington DC
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best Bloody Mary’s and Lobster BLT I’ve ever had. Lovely atmosphere with expansive views of the San Diego Bay. Excellent service. Love C-Level.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 3125 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 79 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(619) 298-6802

880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross street
Harbor Island Dr
Neighborhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
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
Executive chef
Deborah Scott
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

Website
https://www.cohnrestaurants.com/islandprime?y_source=1_MTU2Njg3ODgtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(619) 298-6802
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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C-Level

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

A Guide to the Best Date Spots in San Diego

Lobster Mac 'N Cheese

Seafood Pasta

Island Prime's Lobster Bisque

Under Way

Crispy Calamari$17.00

Coconut Shrimp$17.00

Michael's Crispy Artichoke Fritters$15.00

Chef Deborah's Pepita & Sesame Crusted Brie$17.00

Chilled "Old Bay" Peel & Eat Shrimp*$16.00

Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes$19.00

Ceviche Verde*$16.00

Steamed Mussel Pot$18.00

Chicken Pot Stickers$15.00

Marinated Filet Mignon Skewers$16.00

Ahi, Crab & Avocado Stack*$20.00

Kelp Beds & Tide Pools

Island Prime's Lobster Bisque

Organic Baby Greens$11.00

Caesar Salad*$12.00

BLT Wedge Salad**$13.00

Shellfish Offerings

Oysters on the Half Shell

Chilled Seafood Platter*$48.00

Cold Water Lobster Tail

Alaskan King Crab Leg

Chef Deb's "Fuel for a Healthier Lifestyle" Bowls

Mediterranean Bowl$19.00

Hawaiian Ahi & Salmon Poke$26.00

High Tide

Healthy Skirts on Fire Salad* **$24.00

C-Level Louie Salad$26.00

Lobster & Fontina BLT$24.00

C-Level Burger$19.00

Fish & Chips$20.00

Lobster Mac 'N Cheese$28.00

Chicken "Under a Brick"$36.00

Pan Seared Striped Bass*$38.00

Nordic Blu Salmon$36.00

Seafood Pasta$30.00

Pan Seared Scallops$38.00

Steak Frites*

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