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Mister A's, San Diego, CA

Mister A's

4.8
4.8
7363 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American
Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 79 times today
Experiences are available.
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary French / American, Farm-to-table, French

  • Hours of operation

    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (619) 239-1377

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Stephane Voitzwinkler

  • Catering

    For parties of 10 or more, it is necessary to call the restaurant directly for reservations. <br />

  • Private party facilities

    Our Private Dining Rooms are as follows: Park Room: seating up to 75 (64 with AV) Rotunda Room: seating up to 32 (24 with AV) Balboa Room: seating up to 20, (18 with AV) Downtown Room (Semi-Private): seating up to 45 (no AV) A full buyout can accommodate 300 seated, 350 for standing reception

  • Private party contact

    Megan Royal: (619) 239-1377

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / Gaslamp

  • Cross street

    Laurel St.

  • Parking details

    Valet service is available for Friday Lunch & Dinner Service on the 4th Avenue side of the Manchester Financial Building ($12.00). Metered street parking is also available.

  • Entertainment

    Bertrand at Mister A’s restaurant offers one of the most exceptional city views in all of the country. A true site seeing experience with a panoramic view; which encompasses the breathtaking city skyline, San Diego Bay and harbor, Coronado Bridge, Point Loma, Sea World, Balboa Park, the world famous zoo and Mexico high a top Bankers Hill.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mister A's Jazz Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Mister A's will be offering a Jazz Brunch with New Orleans inspired cuisine along with our a la carte brunch menu. The Jazz brunch will only be featured on Saturdays and will include the option of listening to live music in the bar before being seated in the main dining room for an a la carte menu.
  • DuMOL Winery Wine Dinner

    $230.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 15, 2023 only
    On Thursday, June 15th we will offer a special, exclusive tasting menu with pairings from DuMOL Winery and a guided tasting with our Wine Director, Scott Rose. This will be the fourth of our Wine Series. Third Thursdays at Mister A's. Inquire within for more details. $230 all inclusive. Wine Dinner will be at 6:00pm * Please select STANDARD SEATING then proceed to DuMOL Winery Wine Dinner * Please let us know of any allergies/ dietary restrictions upon booking and we will try out best to accommodate
  • Mister A's 4th of July Spectacular

    $135.00 per person

    Jul 4, 2023 only
    Mister A's is offering 2 seating's for 4th of July. First Seating 5:00-6:15 ( a la carte menu, 2 hour maximum dining limit) Second Seating 6:30-9:00 ( 4-course prix fixe menu for $135 per person) *Guest who have a reservation between 5:00pm and 6:15pm will NOT be able to stay for fireworks ****Reservations must be cancelled at least 48 hours in advance to avoid the $50 per person late cancellation/no show charge****

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What 7,363 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Romantic

  • San Diego

    Best Ambiance

  • San Diego

    Romantic

  • San Diego

    Great for scenic views

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional in every category! Amazing views of the SD skyline!
  2. SaraW

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Katerina, our Server, was absolutely the best. Kind while so professional!!! Elizabeth, the Server in the bar, was delightful The meal was out of this world. We four felt it was the most delicious food we'd had in a long time!
  3. Vade

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Amazing views of downtown San Diego with an elegant feel. Definitely recommend for a nice date night.
  4. LillianB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere - amazing view of downtown San Diego and the bay, music was quiet and overall noise level was very quiet as well. Amazing staff and the best dinner I’ve ever had. Will definitely be coming back.
  5. TonyaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience, superb tasting food, spectacular view!!
  6. LuluM

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mr. A's is an iconic San Diego gem. The food is amazing as is the service and of course the view. I can only imagine how many proposals have gone down in this beautiful space.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, food was excellent and the views were amazing
  8. Burnie

    San Diego

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    As a native of San Diego I have had the pleasure of dining at many wonderful restaurants, however, the crown jewel for the view and class is Mister A's. From the moment you get out of the elevator you are treated as an honored guest. Enough about the setting and greatest view of San Diego, the food is excellent as are the craft drinks. The service is outstanding and the entire experience is great.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The view is excellent. The food was much too over salted.
  10. DeanS

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Katerina and entire group of servers were exemplary. Jazz group — City Light Jazz—added to a great experience. Food was extremely tasty and view of course spectacular. Definitely will return. Thank you!!!
  11. CameronC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible. Impeccable service, unbelievable food, breathtaking views. Salmon Wellington is A1. Tater tots came with 5 individual tots, bummer. But fine dining is what it is. And this is FINE
  12. mamaT

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our service and food were incredible. It is so nice to dine in a quiet restaurant where you can actually talk and enjoy yourselves. The menu is not large, but the selections are great and prepared unlike anywhere else. And the view cannot be beat!
  13. CatherineE

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Great ambiance but the server talked me into $72 Dover sole that was absolutely not worth the price. My partner’s steak was just ok. The mussels and the salad we had were out of this world though!!!
  14. AliciaD

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The view! The food! The staff! The environment! All wonderful!
  15. Sonya

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, service , view and a great experience. Very friendly staff
  16. MindyA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    We loved everything about this restaurant. The only thing we questioned was how long it took for anyone to come over to give us a menu and then to take our order. It was not busy at the time, but I think maybe they were short on staff. Other than that, all was perfect!
  17. Melissa4AU

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing views! Ask for outdoor seating under the American flag! Service was impeccable, food was superb and the view is the best in the city.
  18. Napa

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Rack of lamb was 3 fatty ribs with some beans. Halibut was delicious along with the desserts and coffee. The waiter and overall service was great.
  19. darrylT

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As expected, dining out at Mr. A's turned an ordinary evening into an extraordinary evening due to the gracious waiters attending our table. It was also pleasant to have the waiter ask if there was anything special about the evening or guests--and of course there was as I was entertaining a guest who had never been to California before, let alone Mr. A's! We are fortunate to have a quality restaurant that we can always rely on to offer the finest in food, service and hospitality! I have been visiting Mr. A's for over 25 years and have never been disappointed! Darryl Thibault
  20. RRRRRR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food. Great sightseeing. Nice service. Need reservation.
  21. MitchellF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great ambience and delicious flavors. Entree portions were a little to be desired. Overall great service, wine, and cuisine. Definitely recommend.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience & amazing views of downtown, seaport village, coronado bay, and all inbound flights passing right by.
  23. ZenE

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    australian wagyu was extremely disappointing service was so so overall : a letdown
  24. sfeater

    San Francisco

    126 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    126 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This place has an interesting charm to it. It is a longstanding restaurant, and you would not know it from street level, but it enjoys an a pleasant view of the city as well as planes arriving to the nearby airport! It is on the 12th floor of a building that we would not have expected had a restaurant in it, but once you step outside the elevator, the atmosphere confirms you are in a lovely high end restaurant. We sat outside and watched the planes come in while looking out over greater San Diego. The waitstaff were very attentive and helpful, and everything we ate was delicious.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, drinks, dessert, views all perfect. It was my anniversary and they helped by providing a really nice dessert with great garnish.
  26. ethicalvegan

    San Diego

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service, and especially for our group, delicious and varied vegan options and non-alcoholic beverages.
  27. ShahidL

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great service coupled with very good food and a comfortable setting.
  28. DDMon

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Drinks are amazing! Food and service, not so much. If I am paying for a steakhouse price, I expect steakhouse service and food quality and that was not the case hear. One word... disappointed!
  29. MPCO

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mister A's never disappoints. The food, the view, and top notch service (ask for David) 100% of the time. This is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or treat yourself and your special someone to a delicious brunch, lunch, or elegant dinner. Watch the planes fly in at eye level, and enjoy the beautiful San Diego skyline and harbor views.
  30. MarcB

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    I booked a Sunday brunch reservation for two in celebration of my girlfriend’s bday weekend. Our meals were tasty and cooked to order, she enjoyed the hibiscus mimosas, the views of the airport are fascinating in the daytime, and the service was consistent. We’d come back for sure. Looks like a great spot for groups or families too.
  31. Rick

    Palm Springs

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    San Diego’s Premiere spot for dining atmosphere and people watching. Food and service hard to beat. Panoramic views of downtown water and airport! Experienced staff w the aim To please at all levels…
  32. Sam619

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love my first experience! Wonderful service, view, and food was amazing! I was taking out a friend who helped land a new job. I was very impressed with service, it's been awhile since I've experience such wonderful service, definitely raised the bar!
  33. JonathanC

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    The restaurant is worth going to if you have never been because of the ambience, and amazing views at your table, along with great picture taking opportunities. The service was outstanding, not the best we have experienced, but still very impressive. The noise level was quiet, we were able to hold conversation without any trouble. We observed it was an older crowd there, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, but to put that in perspective, we are in our 30's. Unfortunately, the food did not impress. We had much higher expectations about the presentation and taste, but as dining hobbyist's to many upscale restaurants, the food was not impressive. I love expresso martini's and order them whenever available. The expresso martini here was not presented as well I have seen at other restaurants, it wasn't even in a martini glass, and it tasted ok. We went to a speak easy after dinner and was hoping they would have food or small bites there because the food was not as expected. Overall, worth it for a one-time experience to say you've been.
  34. ThomasA

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Service was on point. Some of our party was not impressed with their dishes.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mister A was great!! Great atmosphere and excellent food and service
  36. BW80

    San Diego

    95 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The drinks and the food were excellent. The muffuletta, crab cakes, and dirty rice were phenomenal. The view was amazing. Good jazz, good drinks, and good food. What else can you ask for?
  37. JakeB

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had David as our server. I believe it was his second day. He was amazing. Attentive, friendly and helped make our brunch memorable. Thanks, David!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Servers were really attentive! Food was good as usual
  39. AmberP

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Our server was new and forgot to give us menus for almost a half hour. I found a piece of plastic in the beignets. and the overall food was lacking in seasoning. Management was quick to speak with us but there was not much they could do. Left hungry and disappointed. Overall would not recommend.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a ladies lunch 9 people there. Julie our sever was amazing with her menu recommendations. My out of town guest love the views and ambience.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Mister A's is rated 4.8 stars by 7363 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 79 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Mister A's

2550 Fifth Avenue, Ste 406, San Diego, CA 92103

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Laurel St.

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / Gaslamp

  • Hours of operation

    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary French / American, Farm-to-table, French

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet service is available for Friday Lunch & Dinner Service on the 4th Avenue side of the Manchester Financial Building ($12.00). Metered street parking is also available.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Stephane Voitzwinkler

  • Entertainment

    Bertrand at Mister A’s restaurant offers one of the most exceptional city views in all of the country. A true site seeing experience with a panoramic view; which encompasses the breathtaking city skyline, San Diego Bay and harbor, Coronado Bridge, Point Loma, Sea World, Balboa Park, the world famous zoo and Mexico high a top Bankers Hill.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (619) 239-1377

  • Catering

    For parties of 10 or more, it is necessary to call the restaurant directly for reservations. <br />

  • Private party facilities

    Our Private Dining Rooms are as follows: Park Room: seating up to 75 (64 with AV) Rotunda Room: seating up to 32 (24 with AV) Balboa Room: seating up to 20, (18 with AV) Downtown Room (Semi-Private): seating up to 45 (no AV) A full buyout can accommodate 300 seated, 350 for standing reception

  • Private party contact

    Megan Royal: (619) 239-1377

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