Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in San Diego

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are great for groups in San Diego? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Urbana Del Mar

4.7

4.7 (147)

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

Carmel Valley

About the restaurant

Its ‘Dia de los Muertos’ every day at URBANA, the Skydeck's most colorful restaurant. Farm Fresh Mexican Chef inspired plates. Complementing the menu, URBANA’S sexy departure on craft cocktails featuring Tequila and Mezcal favorites as well as top shelf agave spirits. Massive smiling murals a tribute to owner Javier Cuadra's Michoacán upbringing where ‘Dia de los Muertos’ is celebrated to define URBANA.

Top review

lofushar

Dined 3 days ago

I met up with my daughter and son in law and a couple friends. We had been at Urbana in Anaheim recently Since we loved it I thought we would try this one. We were thrilled here too! Great service, food, drinks and ambience. I love the Filet Mignonette Tacos The vegetarian options were perfect for my daughter. Can’t wait for next time to try the Lobster Tacos!

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Experience

URBANA hora feliz

Mo-Mo-Paradise - Mira Mesa

4.7

4.7 (219)

$30 and under

Japanese

Mira Mesa

About the restaurant

Since its first restaurant opening in 1993, Mo-Mo-Paradise has expanded its presence to over 20 cities throughout Asia with plans to expand further throughout the rest of the world. Currently, Mo-Mo-Paradise can be found in Japan, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, USA, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Our Mo-Mo-Paradise brand focuses on traditional Japanese “hot pot” with a modern twist. We offer a wide variety of quality international and local meats and vegetables that is cooked shabu-shabu or sukiyaki style at your table. Throughout Asia, Mo-Mo-Paradise has established a strong fan base due to our focus on fresh and varietal selections that are unmatched compared to other establishments. Our goal is to bring you the same quality and selections currently not offered at western shabu-shabu restaurants.

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Olympia

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

My nieces and nephew love this place so we came back for a birthday.

Smokin J's BBQ - Gaslamp

4.7

4.7 (29)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Downtown

About the restaurant

Grab your partner and hitch up that wagon, Smokin J's BBQ is now open in the Gaslamp Quarter! Located 5 minutes from the Convention Center, and a mere 10 minutes from Petco Park or the Rady Shell by foot, we are your new favorite spot for slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and craft beer. Smokin J's BBQ won Reader Magazine's poll for Best BBQ in San Diego in 2022 and at our spot in the Gaslamp Quarter we strive to create a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for date nights, family outings, Sunday football, weekend brunch, or for anytime you want eat a great meal with great people. Open for lunch, dinner, and breakfast on the weekends, we offer plenty of indoor seating, a spacious bar, and patio seating.

Top review

Alyssa

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Food was amazing and the staff was very nice. Not what you’d expect from a more modern looking BBQ place but the food was incredible. We just about died over the pork belly!

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Experience

The Happiest Hour

Same Same

4.7

4.7 (8)

$31 to $50

Thai

Carlsbad

About the restaurant

Inauthentic Thai, Jungle Vibes, Eclectic Drinks.

We are located on the second floor of the Carlsbad Village Faire Shops at the top of the east staircase.

Same Same has the perfect space for birthday bashes, holiday parties, corporate events, wedding festivities, and more!

*Reservations are for Dinner guests only, our bar is always open seating!
*Grace Period for reservations is 15 mins

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Mark Vincentvip

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

Lala, a new restaurant in Little Italy, offers a vibrant and fresh dining experience. The standout drink on the menu is the Stiletto, which is highly recommended for its exceptional flavor. With its lively atmosphere and quality cocktails, Lala is a great addition to the local dining scene.

Ballast Point Brewing Company

4.6

4.6 (1186)

$30 and under

Pub

La Jolla

About the restaurant

Get ready to spend the day with us! A must-see in San Diego, our restaurant is an impressive sight, featuring a sprawling indoor/outdoor dining area, a patio complete with a fire pit, patio games, and a merchandise area. We look forward to welcoming you! Make a reservation in our full-service dining room or enjoy our self-service patio. Our tasting room bar area offers open seating, so drop by and join us for our full menu available throughout the restaurant.

Please note that our kitchen closes 1 hour prior to the restaurant closing.

We look forward to seeing you!

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Food was great. Lots of vegetarian options, which was great. Server was great initially but then she disappeared for a long time and never checked for refills or more drinks, so we didn't order a second round like we wanted.

Cocina de Barrio

4.6

4.6 (417)

$30 and under

Mexican

Hillcrest

About the restaurant

*Brunch hours are on a walk-in basis only.
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Cocina de Barrio by Chef Jose J. Flores

Bienvenidos a Cocina de Barrio, the newest modern-urban Mexican restaurant located in Hillcrest, San Diego! We are proud to feature the culinary richness of Oaxaca as well as other Mexican regions. Stop by and enjoy our bar stocked with plenty tequila and mezcal selections, MUCHA cerveza, and wines sourced from Valle Guadalupe.

Don't forget to join us during our weekend brunch (where we add a Mexican kick) and our happy hour every Tuesday-Friday from 3-5pm! Stay Chido!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 26, 2024

The entire staff was very polite and knowledgeable of the menu. The drinks are also delicious, and the appetizers are packed full of flavor!

Downtown Sushi

4.6

4.6 (64)

$30 and under

Sushi

Downtown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Downtown Sushi, a restaurant nestled in the heart of downtown San Diego, where Chef Andy crafts a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Our star attraction is the Premium Sashimi, which showcases the finest slices of fresh, sourced seafood. Our current offer is 5% off Appetizer every day all day & happy hour for the drinks.

The Love Roll, Fire Roll, and Tower Roll are a testament to Chef Andy's creativity in pushing the boundaries of traditional sushi.

Our exclusive Salmon Flame appetizer is an irresistible burst of flavors that will set your senses ablaze. For a main course, savor the Ribeye Steak, a perfectly grilled ribeye with a touch of Japanese flair.

We embrace the spirit of hospitality, welcoming both walk-ins and reservations. Our VIP groups are treated to an elevated dining experience. We accept various forms of payment, including credit cards, cash, and Apple Pay, making your experience more convenient.

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Andivip

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

Best experience great service high fish quality you have try the omakase nigiri it was really good 👌👌👌

Nolita Hall

4.5

4.5 (696)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Little Italy

About the restaurant

Nolita was inspired by the famous neighborhood in New York City – coined as such for being “North of Little Italy”. Upon opening in 2018, Nolita Hall was awarded an Orchid Award for the stunning interior design provided by Tecture Design and Fabrication.

Nolita Hall provides Little Italy with a much needed communal space to enjoy a first class dining and craft cocktail experience, without missing the big games. Our kitchen boasts a Fiori woodfire oven, contributing to most of our Italian inspired menu. Our beverage program provides approachable cocktails with uncompromising integrity of ingredient procurement.

Top review

Paolo

Dined 3 days ago

Nolita Hall is a fun vibe, great place to go. Our server, both times dining there, was the reason we will keep coming back. Her name is Liza. Fun, upbeat, great about describing what drinks and menu items we would like, based on our questions we ask. She is an asset to your restaurant. I am very impressed that most of your wines by the glass are available at a nice discount during Happy Hour. As a wine drinker, and not cocktailer, thank you.

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Popular dish

CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE BOARD

Popular dish

MEAT LOVERS PIZZA

The Shop - Rancho Bernardo

4.5

4.5 (238)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Poway / Rancho Bernardo

About the restaurant

The Shop: Pizza + Cocktails is a family owned and operated restaurant located in San Diego's Rancho Bernardo Center.

We specialize in west coast deep-dish and traditional crust pizza, served with a range of fresh salads, appetizers, sandwiches, and pastas -- all made from scratch.

Enjoy our warm, welcoming atmosphere on our expansive outdoor patio.

Our full bar features a range of hand-crafted signature cocktails, limited production wines, and local beers... and an insanely awesome (and growing) selections of hard-to-find liquors, especially whiskeys.

Table sizes on our outdoor patio are limited. For parties of 6 or more people, please contact us directly so we can plan accordingly to accommodate you comfortably. See you soon!

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Lindavip

Dined 2 days ago

The staff was extremely courteous, and professional. The food was prepared beautifully, great salads, pizza ; trendy, upbeat location. And fabulous cocktails.

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Experience

Half Off Wine Wednesday!

Buca di Beppo - Mira Mesa

4.2

4.2 (841)

$30 and under

Italian

Mira Mesa

About the restaurant

Just off the Interstate 15 Express, near the Legacy Apartment Homes, in the Mira Mesa Market Center, your Mira Mesa, CA Buca is ready to serve you all your favorite Italian specialties for lunch or dinner all week long. Our chefs create delicious, authentic Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas and our attentive staff serves them up family style.

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Jeff

Dined on Aug 22, 2024

Great food as always.. Server was Jean, he was on top of everything. Very pleasant experience.

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Popular dish

Lasagna

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