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 a candlelit Italian restaurant, a casual seafood restaurant with an ocean view, a festive Mexican restaurant or a lively pub, you'll find it here.
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Executive Chefs, Shokooh & Behrooz Farahani,
celebrate the traditions of Persian cuisine at his namesake restaurant Bandar, with fresh prime steaks, chicken, seafood and...
Gaslamp Quarter
845 4th Ave.,
San Diego,
92101
Persian
$$$
Crossroads at House of Blues features a new menu inspired by celebrity chef, Aáron Sanchez. Guests can enjoy contemporary classics with a bold twist in the place where fo...
Downtown San Diego
1055 5th Avenue,
San Diego,
92101
American
$$
Donovan’s Steak & Chop House sets the standard of fine dining excellence. Located in the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Donovan’s is a dynamic restaurant in the heart of San D...
Gaslamp Quarter
570 K St.,
San Diego,
92101
Steakhouses
$$$$
Delighting San Diego passengers since 1915, Flagship Cruises & Events offers extraordinary experiences unique to San Diego such as gourmet dinner cruises, harbor cruises,...
Embarcadero
1050 N. Harbor Drive,
San Diego,
92101
American
$$$$
Meet. Greet. Rock. Party. A short walk from the San Diego Convention Center, the Hard Rock Cafe San Diego is the perfect venue to celebrate and congregate following the d...
Gaslamp Quarter
801 4th Avenue,
San Diego,
92101
American
$$
Private yacht charters, dinner and brunch cruises, harbor tours, bay cruises, whale watching and team building for convention/incentives groups.
Embarcadero
1066 N. Harbor Dr.,
San Diego,
92101
American
$$$$
Located in the Andaz Hotel, in Downtown’s historic Gaslamp Quarter, Katsuya by Starck features the dynamic pairing of Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi and global design ic...
Gaslamp Quarter
600 F Street,
San Diego,
92101
Japanese/Sushi
$$
San Diego's ultimate Indian restaurant - Whether its a party of 2 or 200 Masala is sure to please.
Gaslamp Quarter
314 5th Ave.,
San Diego,
92101
Indian
$
Phil’s BBQ has been satisfying San Diego’s craving for mesquite grilled ribs & chicken for over 13 years. Winner of multiple “Best BBQ” awards from the San Diego Union Tr...
Point Loma
3750 Sports Arena Blvd.,
San Diego,
92110
American
$
Serenity Restaurant & Lounge is an Asian Fusion eatery located in the Marina District of Downtown San Diego. With over 8,200 sq. ft. and 2 stories, Serenity is a prime de...
Downtown San Diego
100 Harbor Dr.,
San Diego,
92101
Asian
$$
1500 Ocean
Coronado
1500 Ocean Ave.,
Coronado,
92118
619-522-8525
Seafood
$$$$
Acqua Al 2
Gaslamp Quarter
322 5th Ave.,
San Diego,
92101
619-230-0382
Italian
$$$
Anthony's Fish Grotto
Embarcadero
1360 N. Harbor Drive,
San Diego,
92101
(619) 232-5103
Seafood
$$
Asti Ristorante
Gaslamp Quarter
728 5th Ave.,
San Diego,
92101
619-208-7899
Italian
$$$$
Athens Market Taverna
Downtown San Diego
109 West F St.,
San Diego,
92101
619-234-1955
International
$$$
Barra Barra Saloon
Old Town
4016 Wallace St.,
San Diego,
92110
619-291-3200
Mexican
$
Bertrand at Mr. A's
Bankers Hill
2550 5th Ave.,
San Diego,
92103
619-239-1377
Mediterranean
$$$
Bice Ristorante
Gaslamp Quarter
425 Island Ave.,
San Diego,
92101
619-239-2423
Italian
$$$
Blue Point Coastal Cuisine
Gaslamp Quarter
565 5th Ave.,
San Diego,
92101
619-233-6623
Seafood
$$$$
Brian's 24 Restaurant
Gaslamp Quarter
828 6th Ave.,
San Diego,
92101
619-702-8410
American
$
