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LIPS - San Diego
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Expensive
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American
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4.9
(17)
Lips has been San Diego's ULTIMATE in Drag Dining for 25 years! Dinner, Drinks & fabulous Drag Shows, as well as Brunch on Saturdays & Sundays. Enjoy a great meal & cocktails served up by over-the-top Drag Queens.
DIFFERENT SHOWS WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY. Wed: Bithcy Bingo; Thur: Dining with the Divas; Fri: Glitz & Glam Dinner; Sat: 2 Dragalicious Brunches & 2 Glitz & Glam Dinners; Sun: 2 Gospel Brunches & Sunday Nite Showstoppers. ***Prices- Wed/Thur/Sun Dinner: $35.95(shoe & 3-course dinner, drinks additional); Sat/Sun Brunch: $42.95(Show, meal & bottomless Mimosas/Champagne/Bloody Mary; Fri/Sat Nite: $49.95(show & 3-course dinner,drinks additional)
All shows subject to 7.75%sales tax & 20% suggested gratuity; $12 celebration package for Birthdays/Bachelorette/Anniversary/Promotion/Graduation. 16+ to enter; 21+ to Drink. GOVERNMENT ID REQUIRED-ALL IDS CHECKED AT THE DOOR
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Baci Restaurant - San Diego
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.9
(1868)
Baci Ristorante offers diners a hint of old world Italian charm, with plush booths, white tablecloths, and gracious servers clad in tuxedos. While the decor is subtly modern, the menu is classic, celebrating Northern and Southern Italian cuisine. Specialties include classic pasta dishes, veal, and fresh seafood, with especially tempting daily specials offered by Executive Chef Domenico Alioto. In addition to the cuisine, the restaurant's charming and welcoming features--include an extensive wine list, elegant patio setting, and romantic main dining room--have made Baci a consistent favorite among locals for over 30 years.
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Jeune et Jolie
Price: Very Expensive
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Contemporary French
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4.9
(3954)
A culinary experience celebrating the moment, Jeune et Jolie reimagines French cuisine through the vibrant lens of our Southern California landscape with a 4-course menu offered at $120 per guest.
For those looking for a more casual evening, we feature "Le Menu du Bar”, an à la carte offering available for walk-in guests at our bar and lounge.
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Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina
Top-rated food
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Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.9
(530)
San Diego, meet Pinsa.
An ancient recipe comes back to life at Our Hillcrest Restaurant.
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina is a full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria bringing a modern touch to family recipes and an ancient style of pizza called, Pinsa.
Tavola Nostra, which means “our table”, is owned and operated by Jeff Oliveri – a first time restaurateur from a family of longtime restaurant owners who hopes to honor his familial heritage and tradition with his Italian dining concept that creates one of the best Hillcrest restaurants.
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Lemon Grove Bistro
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.8
(74)
In addition to offering comforting American favorites, our menu provides a selection of flavors inspired by our chef’s culinary experiences, ranging from classic Spanish fare to Italian favorites. Our menu changes seasonally to feature the freshest ingredients and provide an exciting dining experience throughout the year.
The Lemon Grove Bistro is in a historic mission-style building in the heart of Lemon Grove. Since 1912, it’s been a place where locals meet and build connections, whether they were picking up their mail at the Sonka General Store in 1944 or ordering custom cakes at the Grove Pastry Shop in 2012.
Come for the food. Stay to experience the inviting ambiance of the historic building and its new garden. Let’s build community--together.
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Vinarius
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.9
(351)
Vinarius is an Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Little Italy San Diego. We offer an extensive wine list with wines coming from different regions of the world; the best meat and cheese board with Italian cured meats and different cheeses to pair with our wines. Our chef Alex makes homemade pasta enriched with our homemade sauces, entrees, pizza, different appetizers to choose from, and desserts that pair well with our port wines and after-dinner drinks. You definitely have to try our daily specials!
Our cozy full bar is also the perfect place to enjoy your drink and food while watching some sports!
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The WineSellar & Brasserie
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Expensive
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French
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4.9
(986)
Established in 1988, The WineSellar & Brasserie is San Diego's premiere destination for fine wine and exquisitely crafted locally sourced, organic fare.
Consistently ranked among OpenTable's Top 10 local restaurants, The Brasserie has been honored with either Wine Spectator's "Grand Award" and "Best Of Award Of Excellence" every year since our inception.
With your meal, enjoy a bottle from the adjoining WineSellar boutique wine shop or choose a wine from our award-winning list. Either way, you’ll find an outstanding selection of unique small-production wines not found anywhere else. Not in the mood for wine? Choose from our rotating list of craft beers or seasonally available craft cocktails.
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Mission Avenue
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.8
(49)
We opened our doors in August 2014 with a vision of greatness: great drinks, food, and atmosphere, with a chill, unassuming vibe. A come-as-you-are locale, where everyone — from local to the traveler — is welcomed. Insider or outsider, there’s a seat at the bar just for you.
Located just blocks from the Oceanside Pier, join us in our industrial-chic lounge with two large garage doors which make you feel like you're dining outside, or on our heated and dog-friendly patio, from lunch to late night. Be sure to check our daily happy hours, midweek lunch specials and weekend brunch. Come see us. Pull up a seat and make yourself at home.
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Tavern
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.8
(508)
Newly remodeled, the much airier Tavern is all about art, music, and above all great food. Open for lunch and soon to include evening dining, the Tavern adds a distinctly Mexican/Pacific Coast set of flavors to the local fine dining scene.
We are located in the heart of the Cedros Design District, within walking distance of the Amtrak station. The style is casual with indoor and outdoor dining ( plus bar seating). The patio, which can accommodate 18 guests, looks out onto the shop-lined Cedros Avenue and can be separated from the main dining area for private events.
*Please note* Our restaurant welcomes walk-ins during our Lunch hours from 11:30 am- 3:30 pm.
*Tavern restaurant will be closed for dinner (Lunch will remain open Monday and Tuesday when the belly up is dark)
*Please check our website for the most up-to-date hours*
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The Veranda Restaurant
Great vibe
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Price: Moderate
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Californian
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4.8
(1481)
While dining at the most atmospheric restaurant in Fallbrook, you can gaze at our sparkling lake and gorgeous grounds while enjoying a delicious meal prepared with seasonal produce from our on-site vegetable and fruit gardens. We offer patio heaters during the winter months and fans during the warmer months. Reservations are recommended. Enjoy a stroll through our many gardens before or after you dine at The Veranda.
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Wilma's Carousel Bar
Price: Expensive
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Cocktail Bar
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4.8
(31)
As one of only two carousel bars in the United States, Wilma’s Carousel Bar offers a truly unique experience.
We invite you to immerse yourself in this nostalgic retreat with Executive Corporate Chef Brian Redzikowski’s French-Creole inspired dishes and Beverage Director Eric Johnson’s a selection of cocktails including both innovative spins on traditional favorites and imaginative new concoctions.
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Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel
Price: Moderate
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International
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4.9
(103)
Nestled in bouldery mountains along historic Old Highway 80, in a magical high desert community lies the Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel. The hotel has been designed with a sense of place, with natural materials, textures, & objects from ancient & primitive cultures from around the world. Our restaurant offers indoor dining under vintage ceramic lights and desert landscapes or our large outdoor shaded patios under a canopy of old-world lanterns and pine trees with a live music stage.
Our menu features an International High Desert menu that showcases the farms and ranches of Imperial Valley, the fresh seafood of Baja, and specialty regional purveyors. Make sure to save time to enjoy high desert elixirs, herbal tinctures, cold-pressed juices, tonics, and cocktails, handcrafted in our exotic desert hideaway bar.
Once you are here, nothing else matters.
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Rancho Santa Fe Bistro
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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American
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4.8
(330)
Welcome to The Rancho Santa Fe Bistro located in the heart of the beautiful downtown Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Our unique bistro offers an amazing menu and a superior wine selection for any lunch or dinner occasion.
Owner / Chef Mozy Jahanguiri, who has run restaurants in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Dallas, has opened The Rancho Santa Fe Bistro in the space formerly occupied by The Pantry on Paseo Delicias. Mozy has prepared a menu that offers a wide variety of healthy and stylish fresh grill and more offering a balanced approach to food and wine along with bistro favorites including Oysters Rockefeller, traditional escargots, baked brie with grapes and honey and more for starters. Entrees to satisfy any taste of carefully sourced meats, seafood and much more. Be sure to check out Bistro's beautiful wood wine cellar, housing an extensive collection that spans an impressive 100 years (1897-1997) at a variety of price points.
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Tapas & Beers
Price: Moderate
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French
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4.9
(481)
Located in Downtown San Diego's historic Spreckels building, Tapas & Beers is a French and Spanish Restaurant.
We offer a large selection of Tapas plates to share between friends & family
but also normal size dishes if you don't want to share !
Our beers on tap selection highlights breweries from San Diego County and our wine selection from all around the world will make any wine lover happy too !
Everything you will eat at Tapas & Beers will be made from scratch to order with fresh and mostly organic ingredients !
Discover why our place isso highly rated !
Cheers!
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Black and Blue Steakhouse and Lounge - Valley View Casino
Price: Expensive
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Steakhouse
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4.9
(1720)
Black&Blue is a contemporary American Steakhouse with Las Vegas flair, and a 21 and up dining experience. B&B was recently named San Diego’s “Most Romantic Steakhouse” by the San Diego Union Tribune, and most recently awarded as the Best Steak House Best Seafood by San Diego A-list! At B&B we offer the choicest meats, freshest seafood and most dazzling desserts to delight the mind and body that will transport our guests into a world of indulgence and taste. Unwind with conversation and creative cocktails in our Black&Blue Lounge. Then move into our main room where Chef Nicholas Burgess will impress you with his inventive dishes and innovative takes on classic favorites. The Manager, Chris Scala, will ensure you receive the ultimate in guest service in an atmosphere that’s friendly and fun. To fully enjoy the B&B dining experience, please be prepared to spend an hour and a half with us. Visit us at B&B for a dining experience you’ll never forget.

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  • OpenTable Diner
    New York City •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great food great service no complaints ! We were greeted immediately upon arrival , also when we got to the table we were happy to see they acknowledged everyone and their celebrations , food was great and flavorful overall great experience !
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    Benihana - San Diego, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Mission Valley
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    4.1
  • Robert
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Everything from the food/drinks to the service was phenomenal! Always love coming to InsideOUT for a unique and immersive ambiance with seasonal drinks that are a must try. Perfect for intimate celebrations and the service is always so quick and leaves you feeling well taken care of! Will definitely come back in the near future.
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    insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
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    4.6
  • Gladys
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Everything was great. Paloma was our waitress, excellent service, she was very attentive all the time. Great job 👏
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    Javier's - La JollaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Jolla
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    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Queen of Crowns has been my go to at every transitional periods of life and has shamelessly turned me full crystalb!+ch. Post breakup: 10 of Wands. Brutal. Post-rebound and in my self improvement era: hanged man, find someone special: father of pentacles, exchange I love yous: the world. It would be one thing if the cards interpretations were vague but I assure you they are venomous, biting, and horrifying at times. But god damn. Madison has been with me through the best and worst of times.
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    MadisonPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• University Heights
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    4.4
  • Mariavip
    San Diego •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We were a party of 4 and we had a very good dinner. We shared a couple of starters and each had a center cut fillet. We did bring our own wine and the bill still came to $500 all inclusive. ….which was quite expensive we thought. We will still like to go back as we enjoyed the ambiance and food.
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    The Amalfi Llama - San DiegoPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• University City/Golden Triangle
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    4.4

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