Restaurants

San Diego is a culinary treasure, boasting some of the finest restaurants Southern California has to offer. Best of all, many of these unique dining experiences, are close by the Convention Center. Whether you are in the mood for sophisticated dining by candlelight, casual cuisine served with an ocean view, a festive Mexican café or a lively pub, you'll find it here.

 

Browse Restaurants by Neighborhood:

  • Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown San Diego
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    Acqua Al 2 $$
    322 Fifth Ave.
    619-230-0382
    www.acquaal2.com

    Anthology $$
    1337 India St.
    619-595-0300
    www.AnthologySD.com
    San Diego’s finest duet of food and music. Award-winning supper club features Bradley Ogden’s New American cuisine and live Jazz, Blues, Rock and Latin.

    Asti's Ristorante $$
    728 Fifth Ave.
    619-807-3678
    www.astisandiego.com

    Athens Market Taverna $$
    109 W. F St.
    619-234-1955
    www.athensmarkettaverna.com
    A great downtown vibe and excellent food. Our elegant, comfortable atmosphere along with unprecedented hospitality is why we are a local favorite.

    Bandar Restaurant $$
    825 Fourth Ave.
    619-238-0101
    www.bandarrestaurant.com
    Experience a world of award winning distinction.  Bandar offers exotic Persian cuisine, meticulously prepared and beautifully presented.

    Bare Back Grill $
    624 E St.
    619-237-9990
    www.barebackgrill.com
    San Diego’s first and only Organic Burgers, ground fresh daily. All fresh homemade sauces. Indoor/outdoor bar and patio. A laid-back vacation away from your vacation!

    Blue Point Coastal Cuisine $$
    565 Fifth Ave., Suite R
    619-233-6623
    www.dinecrg.com

    Buca Di Beppo $$
    705 Sixth Ave.
    619-233-7272
    www.bucadibeppo.com

    Café Sevilla $$
    555 Fourth Ave.
    619-233-5979
    www.cafesevilla.com

    Calaco Grill  
    732 4th Ave.
    619-269-8032
    www.calacogrill.com

    Chianti $$
    644 Fifth Ave.
    619-235-8144
    www.chiantirestaurantsd.com

    Chopahn Authentic Afghan Restaurant $$
    750 Sixth Ave.
    619-236-9236
    www.chopahnrestaurant.com

    Confidential $$$
    901 Fourth Ave.
    619-696-8888
    www.confidentialsd.com

    Croce's $$
    802 Fifth Ave.
    619-233-4355
    www.croces.com

    Currant American $$
    140 W. Broadway
    619-702-6309
    www.currantrestaurant.com

    Dakota Grill & Spirits $$
    901 Fifth Ave.
    619-234-5554
    www.dinecrg.com

    De' Medici $$$
    815 Fifth Ave.
    619-702-7228
    www.demedici.signonsandiego.com

    Dick's Last Resort of San Diego $$
    345 Fourth Ave.
    619-231-9100
    www.dickslastresort.com
    This is the joint your mama warned you about!  We’ve got good grub, cold beer, and live music every night – with no cover. 

    Donovan's $$$
    570 K St.
    619-237-9700
    www.donovanssteakhouse.com

    DW's Irish Pub $$
    333 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina
    619-234-1500
    www.marriott.com

    The Field Authentic Irish Pub & Restaurant $$
    544 Fifth Ave.
    619-232-9840
    www.thefield.com
    The Field Authentic Irish Pub and Restaurant is located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. Traditional Irish Fayre with our world Famous “Boxtys”.

    The FleetWood $$
    639 J St.
    619-702-7700
    www.thefleetwood.com

    Fleming's Steakhouse $$$
    380 K St.
    619-237-1155
    www.flemingssteakhouse.com

    Fuddruckers $
    1007 Fifth Ave.
    619-544-1700
    www.fuddruckers.com

    Fred's Mexican Café $$
    527 Fifth Ave.
    619-232-8226
    www.fredsmexicancafe.com

    George's on Fifth $$$
    835 Fifth Ave.
    619-702-0444
    www.georgesonfifth.com

    Gaslamp Strip Club - A Steak Place $$$
    340 Fifth Ave.
    619-231-3140
    www.gaslampsteak.com

    Gourmet India $$
    810 4th Ave.
    619-702-4198

    The Grape $
    823 Fifth Ave.
    619-238-8010
    www.thegrapebar.com

    Greystone the Steakhouse $$$
    658 Fifth Ave.
    619-232-0225
    www.greystonethesteakhouse.com

    Hard Rock Café $$
    801 Fourth Ave.
    619-615-7625
    www.hardrock.com

    House of Blues $$
    1055 Fifth Ave.
    619-299-2583
    www.hob.com/sandiego

    J Six $$$
    616 J St.
    619-531-8744
    www.jsixsandiego.com

    Jolt'n Joe's $$
    379 Fourth Ave.
    619-230-1968
    www.joltnjoes.com
    With 15,600 Square-feet and 22’ High ceilings on 2 levels, Jolt’n Joes is a full entertainment venue: sports, pool, HD plasma TV’s, games, great food.

    Kansas City Barbecue $
    610 W. Market St.
    619-231-9680
    www.kcbbq.net

    La Fiesta $$
    628 Fifth Ave.
    619-232-4242
    www.lafiestasd.com

    LC's $$
    333 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina
    619-234-1500
    www.marriott.com

    The Lime $
    653 Fifth Ave.
    619-238-5469
    www.mylimebar.com

    Lou & Mickey's at the Gaslamp $$$
    224 Fifth Ave.
    619-237-4900
    www.louandmickeys.com

    Marble Room $
    535 Fifth Ave.
    619-574-0257
    www.themarbleroom.com

    McCormick & Scmick’s Seafood Restaurant $$$
    675 L St.
    619-645-6545
    www.mccormickandschmicks.com
    We are located directly across from the Convention Center and the Gaslamp District.  We are an ideal location for large parties.

    merK $$
    432 F St., The Keating Hotel
    619-814-5700
    www.thekeating.com

    Morton’s the Steakhouse $$$
    285 J St.
    619-696-3369
    www.mortons.com

    Mr. Tiki – Mai Tai Lounge $$
    801 Fifth Ave.
    619-233-1183
    www.cohnrestaurants.com

    Napa Valley Grill $$
    502 Horton Plaza
    619-238-5440
    www.napavalleygrille.com

    New Leaf Restaurant $$
    401 K St., Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
    619-702-8280
    www.sandiegogaslampquarter.hilton.com

    Ocean Room San Diego $$$
    630 Fifth Ave.
    619-501-6550
    www.oceanroomsandiego.com

    The Oceanaire Seafood Room $$$$
    400 J St.
    619-858-2277
    www.theoceanaire.com

    Onxy and Thin $$
    852 5th Ave.
    619-235-6699
    www.onyxroom.com

    Operacaffe $$
    835 Fourth Ave.
    619-234-6538
    www.operacaffe.com

    Osetra the Fishhouse $$$
    904 Fifth Ave.
    619-239-1800
    www.osetrafishhouse.com

    Osteria Panevino $$
    722 Fifth Ave.
    619-595-7959
    www.osteriapanevino.com

    Pacific Fish Company Lounge & Sushi Bar $$$
    601 Pacific Highway
    Embassy Suites San Diego Bay Downtown
    619-239-2400
    www.essandiegobay.com
    For true seafood fans, only the freshest ingredients will do and that’s what you’ll find at the PFC Sushi and Raw Bar.

    The Palm $$$
    615 J St.
    619-702-6500
    www.thepalm.com

    Panda Inn $$
    506 Horton Plaza
    619-233-7800
    www.pandainn.com
    Taste traditional and innovative recipes that blend amazing flavors into an unforgettable dining experience. Sunday Brunch, Happy Hour, Catering, Delivery, and Take-Out.

    Quarter Kitchen $$$
    600 F St., Ivy Hotel
    619-814-2000
    www.quarterkitchen.com

    RA Sushi Bar Restaurant $$
    474 Broadway
    619-321-0021
    www.RAsushi.com

    Rainwaters on Kettner $$$
    1202 Kettner Blvd.
    619-233-5757
    www.rainwaters.com
    Established 1985, featuring white tablecloths, candlelight and flowers complimenting the Prime Beef, Chops and the freshest of Seafood.  Amazing Wine List, Full Bar, Private Rooms.

    Rei Do Gado Brazilian Steakhouse $$
    939 Fourth Ave.
    619-702-8464
    www.reidogado.net

    Richard Walker's Pancake House $$
    520 Front St.
    619-231-7777
    www.richardwalkers.com

    Rock Bottom $$
    401 G St.
    619-231-7005
    www.rockbottom.com

    Rockin' Baja Lobster Downtown $$
    310 Fifth Ave. 
    619-234-6333
    www.rockinbaja.com

    Roy's Hawaiian Cuisine $$
    333 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina
    619-239-7697
    www.roysrestaurant.com

    Royal India $$
    329 Market St.
    619-269-9999
    www.royalindia.com

    Royal Thai Cuisine $$
    467 Fifth Ave.
    619-230-8424
    www.royalthaicuisine.com

    Sadaf $$
    825 Fifth Ave.
    619-338-0008
    www.sadafrestaurants.com

    Salvatore’s Cucina Italiana $$
    750 Front St.
    619-544-1865
    www.salvatoresdowntown.com

    Sammy's Woodfired Pizza $$
    770 Fourth Ave.
    619-230-8888
    www.sammyspizza.com

    Soleil @K $$
    660 K St., San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter
    619-446-6088
    www.soleilatk.com

    Subway $
    950 5th Ave.
    619-234-7829
    www.subway.com

    Sushi Bar Nippon $$
    532 4th Ave.
    619-544-9779


    Tabule Restaurant and Bar $$
    535 Fourth Ave.
    619-238-0048
    www.tabulerestaurantbar.com

    Taka Japanese Cuisine $$
    555 Fifth Ave
    619-338-0555
    www.takasushi.com

    Tequila Bar & 100 Grill $
    756 5th Ave.
    619-233-2838
    www.tequila100.com

    Tin Fish Gaslamp $
    170 Sixth Ave.
    619-238-8100
    www.thetinfish.net

    Toscana Café and Wine Bar $
    238 Fifth Ave.
    619-231-5788
    Try our famous French Toast with a cup of organic Coffee or an authentic grilled Panini and a glass of Wine.

    Trattoria La Strada $$
    702 Fifth Ave.
    619-239-3400
    www.trattorialastrada.com

    Yard House $$
    1023 4th Ave.
    619-233-9273
    www.yardhouse.com

    Zanzibar Café $
    707 G St.
    619-230-0125
    www.zanzibarcafe.com

  • Embarcadero
  •  
    Anthony's Fish Grotto $
    1360 N. Harbor Dr.
    619-686-2791
    www.gofishanthonys.com

    Busters Beach House & Longboard Bar $$
    807 W. Harbor Dr.
    Seaport Village
    619-233-4300
    www.bustersbeachhouse.com

    Edgewater Grill $$
    861 Harbor Dr.
    619-232-7581
    www.edgewatergrill.com

    The Fish Market $$
    750 N. Harbor Dr.
    619-232-3474
    www.thefishmarket.com

    Harbor House $$
    831 Harbor Dr.
    619-232-1141
    www.harborhousesd.com

    Joe's Crab Shack $$
    525 E. Harbor Dr.
    619-233-7391
    www.joescrabshack.com

    Sally’s $$$
    One Market Place
    Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
    619-358-6740
    www.sallyssandiego.com

    Top of the Market $$$
    750 N. Harbor Dr.
    619-234-3474
    www.thefishmarket.com

  • Balboa Park / Hillcrest
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    The Prado Restaurant at Balboa Park $$
    1549 El Prado
    619-557-9441
    www.pradobalboa.com
    Just minutes from downtown San Diego, The Prado at Balboa Park is located in one of the park's most beautiful building, The House of Hospitality.

    Betrand at Mister A's $$$
    2550 Fifth Ave.
    619-239-1377
    www.bertrandatmisteras.com
    Cocktail on the outdoor terrace, be pampered by staff and enticed by the fine cuisine.  An unforgettable dining experience with San Diego’s most spectacular views.

    Kemo Sabe $$
    3958 Fifth Ave.
    619-220-6802
    www.cohnrestaurants.com
    Kemo Sabe's Pacific Rim menu created by award-winning Chef Deborah Scott is Southern California's most artistic cuisine.

    Laurel Restaurant & Bar $$$
    505 Laurel 
    619-239-2222
    www.laurelrestaurant.com
    LAUREL is an award winning San Diego dining landmark recently reinvented into a stunning design-driven experience featuring modern interpretations of California Global cuisine. 

  • Little Italy
  •  
    China Camp $$
    2137 Pacific Hwy.
    619-232-0686
     

    Fat City Steakhouse $$
    2137 Pacific Hwy.
    619-232-9303
     

    Indigo Grill $$
    1536 India St.
    619-234-6802
    www.cohnrestaurants.com

    Ruth's Chris Steakhouse $$$
    1355 N. Harbor Dr.
    619-233-1422
    www.ruthschris.com

  • Coronado
  •  
    1500 Ocean $$$$
    1500 Orange Ave.
    Hotel Del Coronado
    619-522-8490
    www.dine1500ocean.com
    Chef Brian Sinnott utilizes the freshest local ingredients at The Del’s signature oceanfront restaurant which features spectacular indoor and outdoor seating, two private dining rooms and a wine vault.

    Il Fornaio $$
    1333 First Ave.
    619-437-4911
    www.ilfornaio.com

    Peohe's Waterfront $$$
    1201 First St.
    619-437-4474
    www.peohes.com

    Sheerwater $$
    1500 Orange Ave.
    Hotel Del Coronado
    619-522-8490
    www.hoteldel.com
    The Del’s casual dining restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring fresh California cuisine, expansive outdoor dining terraces, giant fireplaces and ocean views.

  • Harbor Island / Shelter Island
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    Humphrey's $$$
    2241 Shelter Island Dr.
    619-224-3577
    www.humphreysbythebay.com

    Island Prime/C Level Lounge $$$/$$
    880 Harbor Island Dr.
    619-298-6802
    www.cohnrestaurant.com

  • La Jolla
  •  
    Azul La Jolla $$$
    1250 Prospect St
    858-454-9616
    www.azul-lajolla.com

    Crab Catcher $$$
    1298 Prospect St. 
    858-454-9587
    www.crabcatcher.com

    George's at the Cove $$$
    1250 Prospect St.
    858-454-4244
    www.georgesatthecove.com

    Jack’s La Jolla $$$
    7863 Girard
    858-456-8111
    www.jackslajolla.com

    Marine Room $$$$
    2000 Spindrift Dr.
    858-459-7222
    www.marineroom.com

    Nine-Ten $$
    910 Prospect St.
    Grande Colonial Hotel
    858-964-5400
    www.nine-ten.com

    Pasquale $$$
    1250 Prospect St. 
    858-456-7227
     

  • Beaches
  •  
    JRDN Restaurant $$
    723 Felspar St.
    Tower 23 Hotel
    858-270-5736
    www.jrdn.com
    Spectacular oceanfront indoor/outdoor dining with award-winning California fresh cuisine, featuring all natural steak, sustainable seafood and artful sushi with a lively, hip bar and lounge.

  • Old Town / Mission Valley
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    Café Coyote $$
    2461 San Diego Ave.
    619-291-4695
    www.cafecoyoteoldtown.com

    Casa Guadalajara $$
    4105 Taylor St.
    619-295-5111
    www.bazaardelmundo.com

    El Fandango $
    2734 Calhoun St.
    619-298-2860
    www.elfandangorestaurant.com

    Gordon Biersch $$
    5010 Mission Center Rd.
    619-688-1120
    www.gordonbiersch.com
    Fresh, hand crafted beer and premium, made from scratch food... all served up in a friendly and fun atmosphere - that's what the Gordon Biersch experience is all about.

    La Pinata $
    2836 Juan St. 
    619-297-1631
    www.lapinataoldtown.com

    Old Town Mexican Café Y Cantina $
    2489 San Diego Ave.
    619-297-4330
    www.oldtownmexicancafe.com

  • Other Regions
  •  
    Casa de Pico $$
    5500 Grossmont Center Dr.
    La Mesa
    619-463-3267
    www.bazaardelmundo.com
    Casa de Pico is internationally renowned for its festive atmosphere, splashing fountains, patio dining, strolling mariachis and giant margaritas.

    Magnolia's $
    342 Euclid Ave.
    San Diego
    619-262-6005
    www.magnoliasdining.com
    The very best of Southern Favorites and Louisiana inspired Cuisine served with a family helping of southern charm and hospitality, framed in an urban setting.