Meet San Diego's local dining spots from Gaslamp and beyond.
LessFeaturing world-renowned celebrity chef Akira Back, Lumi is an energetic and upscale rooftop experience serving innovative Japanese fare and sushi accompanied by handcrafted libations in a vividly unique atmosphere.
Huntress is the most adventurous and energetic modern steakhouse in downtown San Diego, offering the finest cuts of meat, one of the largest collections of Japanese whisky brands in California, and a contemporary, lively atmosphere where music elevates every dish.
Step into the world of Greystone Steakhouse and be transported to an extraordinary culinary experience. Discover San Diego's finest dining experience, recognized for its exceptional service and award-winning wine list.
Osteria Panevino is the oldest restaurant in all of the Gaslamp Quarter that features the best Italian cuisine that San Diego has to offer, winning the gold awards for best family restaurant in San Diego, and best Italian Cuisine in San Diego that will surely have your taste buds blown away.
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other.
Animae's eclectic West Coast cuisine, layered with Asian influences, comes to life under celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey. Applying a California cooking style to ANIMAE’S traditional coal-fired oven and grill.
Alabaster statues and trickling fountains add a Roman holiday-like ambience to this rooftop trattoria. Enjoy lighter spins on Italian food like wood-fired prawns and pizza made with three-day fermented dough. Seneca lives on the 19th floor of the InterContinental, so your Roman feast comes with equally delicious Marina District views.
Located in the heart of Downtown San Diego near the marina district, Salvatore's is inspired by the elegant minimalist details of nature. Salvatores is walking distance from the San Diego convention center and downtown hotel/resort district.
Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors.
A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights.
Juniper and Ivy delivers a chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Daily offerings rotate, based on the top ingredients brought in by local farmers and fishermen that morning.
A new generation of Italian cuisine - fresh, light and authentic. By using proper cooking techniques, their flavors are natural and pure. The menu is a homage to Calabria and southern Italian roots reflecting what is being served in Italy today.
Located steps away from Petco Park in the heart of Downtown San Diego, Water Grill is a true seafood destination. Family owned and operated, Water Grill focuses on first-of-the-season seafood and has delivered a superior dining experience for more than 30 years.
Little Italy was built by the fishing industry. Ironside attempts to continue that narrative. It's their contemporary interpretation of the classic fish house and oyster bar. Located in a historic auction house on India St, they did a full comprehensive restoration of the building, with three open-air culinary hubs featuring an expansive raw bar, chef's table, and bakery.
The American steakhouse is an iconic restaurant institution. They wanted to tell that story for years, but waited until they had the skill, talent and ability to execute it properly, and the right space to be their canvas, an important corner in Little Italy, a neighborhood where they have deep roots.
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse embodies the rich tradition of the classic American steakhouse, serving USDA Prime Beef, fresh seafood and premium wines from their award-winning wine selection in a breathtaking atmosphere.
The Brigantine is more than just home to some of San Diego’s finest seafood. It’s a place where locals and visitors alike come to share a lively atmosphere and authentic sense of community. The Morton family opened the first Brigantine on Shelter Island in 1969, with a vision that embraced the beach town lifestyle, a dedication to flavorful food, and a passion for friendly service.
Providing shelter from the storm since 2009. Taxidermy & old books line the walls of this hip gastropub, serving seasonal eats & craft cocktails.
From the 800 lbs of fresh pasta handcrafted every week, Monello displays up to 27 different recipes of pasta. Mediterranean style seafood is served along with gourmet pizza. Monello delivers pasta & risotto tossed in the parmigiano cheese wheel tableside.
They offer 75 kinds of different pasta recipes, fresh and hand-crafted 12 hours a day. "Bencotto" means cooked well: this is what authentic Italian food is about. It tastes as it should and would in Italy.
Barbusa Local Modern Sicilian Restaurant. Lively atmosphere with craft cocktails, handmade pastas, freshest seafood, delicate pizza, and famous Sicilian Ribeye.
Lala is a captivating blend of modern and classic Italian cuisine, paired with handcrafted cocktails in a cozy, sexy-chic ambiance. The menu showcases timeless Italian flavors with a contemporary twist, from traditional stuffed shells to inventive loaded potato gnocchi.
A remarkable epicurean experience awaits you at Grant Grill and Lounge. From the iconic, chic setting to the fresh California cuisine and innovative libations, Grant Grill and Lounge carries a tradition of excellence rich in history (since 1951) and history-in-the-making.
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.
A wine shop inside of a restaurant. Dining and design form the perfect union at San Diego's highly acclaimed CUCINA urbana, a California-inspired Italian kitchen and wine shop, located in the heart of Bankers Hill since 2009.
Located on Harbor Island, Island Prime offers stunning views of the San Diego Bay, downtown skyline, and Coronado Bridge. The main dining room showcases floor-to-ceiling windows and is propped up on wooden stilts over the water, making it the only waterfront steakhouse in the city of San Diego.
Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination. They are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.