Best Restaurants for Birthdays in College Area

34 restaurants available nearby

1. Casa Gabriela

4.6

Exceptional(737)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • La Mesa

Booked 7 times today

Chef Gabriela Lopez brings her elevated Mexican cuisine to Downtown La Mesa. Using her grandmother's recipes from Guadalajara crossed with her cosmopolitan upbringing in Tijuana, Chef Gabriela's menu features authentic hand-crafted dishes and imaginative takes on classic dishes. All of Baja California is represented along with influences from other regions in Mexico.The spacious outdoor garden, cozy loft, and private dining areas are the perfect places to enjoy tequila and mezcal based cocktails, family celebrations, or brunch with friends.

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2. Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill

4.5

Awesome(383)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • La Mesa

Booked 5 times today

Here at Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill we are committed to providing our customers with an excellent dining experience. Each dish on our menu is prepared using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill is unique with its classic Japanese design, fused with a modern bistro look combined with earth tones and lighting to create a visual atmosphere one can't forget!

3. Siamo Napoli

4.6

Exceptional(1295)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Park

Booked 25 times today

Specializing in Napolitano style pizza and pasta. We focus on clean fresh ingredients that thrive in our home land and make simple foods the star. We have a full bar with hand crafted drinks and a range of wines from Napoli and beyond.

4. Bleu Boheme

4.8

Exceptional(3530)

Price: Expensive

• French • Kensington

Booked 4 times today

Bleu Boheme is a favorite spot for birthday celebrations. Reviewers rave about the 'excellent service and ambiance' and the 'delicious food'. The staff even goes the extra mile with birthday cards and chocolate mousse. The ambiance is described as 'romantic' and 'great for any occasion'. So, if you're looking for a restaurant to celebrate a special day, this is the place to be!

5. LIPS - San Diego

5.0

Exceptional(39)

Price: Expensive

• American • North Park

Booked 3 times today

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

6. Mister A's

4.9

Exceptional(8621)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 69 times today

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. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)

7. Juniper & Ivy

4.6

Exceptional(8002)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Little Italy

Booked 54 times today

Juniper & Ivy is a top choice for birthday celebrations. The reviews mention 'amazing service' and 'fantastic food' for birthdays, making it a perfect place to celebrate special occasions. The restaurant also offers personalized menus for special occasions, adding to the overall memorable experience.

8. Cowboy Star

4.9

Exceptional(4725)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 64 times today

Located in the heart of the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, Cowboy Star is dedicated to providing an unmatched attention to detail and a level of service that immediately sets us apart. Cowboy Star guests are the number one priority and guest satisfaction is the base upon which our entire concept is built. Our level of service is only matched by our celebration of regional American heirloom recipes offered with genuine neighborly hospitality. We are committed to supporting local and regional farmers, fishers and producers by cooking food that recaptures the simple and pure tastes found in locally grown, natural and organic ingredients. We strive to raise awareness of a more sustainable food future, while helping to restore a sense of community that brings us back to a more homegrown time.The Cowboy Star Menu features the finest in select natural products including Niman Ranch all natural beef from the nation's leading Certified Humane Angus herd.

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9. Benihana - San Diego, CA

4.1

Excellent(7311)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Mission Valley

Booked 110 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

10. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1330)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 32 times today

Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.

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Hana
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great place for dinner and service is was really impressive. We had mussels and fries and two appetizers which were yummy!
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Bleu BohemePrice: Expensive• French• Kensington
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4.8
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Gloria
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had the best time! Celebrating my best friend 71st Birthday!! She had a blast and the food was delicious!! Thank you LIPS for another amazing time!!
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LIPS - San DiegoPrice: Expensive• American• North Park
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5
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Sandy
San Diego •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Siamo Napoli exceeded our expectations! Giovanni (one of the owner brother) assisted with our dining choices. We had calamari appetizers, shrimp risotto with a saffron cream sauce, lobster ravioli, and osso bucco everything perfectly executed. We were served tiramisu for our friend’s wedding celebration and a lovely limoncello cake for my birthday on the house. I had Pinot Grigio a Sicilian style and our friends had super Tuscans outstanding! Run don’t walk to experience Sismo Napoli. There is some parking available otherwise street
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Siamo NapoliPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Park
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4.6
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Julie
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great food! We got Chicken Tinga Tacos and Sirloin enchiladas. My $5 Margarita was beautifully presented. There being a slight chill in the air, I was given a cozy, bright red throw to put over my legs. A delightful and tasty experience.
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Casa GabrielaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Mesa
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4.6
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Doston
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
This place was much better than what i had this visit.
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Banbu Sushi Bar & GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• La Mesa
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4.5

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34 restaurants available nearby

1. Casa Gabriela

2. Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill

3. Siamo Napoli

4. Bleu Boheme

5. LIPS - San Diego

6. Mister A's

7. Juniper & Ivy

8. Cowboy Star

9. Benihana - San Diego, CA

10. Kettner Exchange

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