Best Restaurants for Birthdays in College Area

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1. Trattoria Da Sofia

4.6

Exceptional(186)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Kensington

Booked 39 times today

Trattoria da Sofia is a brand new Italian restaurant located in the charming Kensington neighborhood of San Diego. Trattoria da Sofia features delicious, comforting Italian dishes paired with warm Italian hospitality. By day, the Trattoria is your new favorite coffee shop and cafe.

2. Casa Gabriela

4.7

Exceptional(751)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • La Mesa

Booked 54 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.

3. Bleu Boheme

4.8

Exceptional(3549)

Price: Expensive

• French • Kensington

Booked 19 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!

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4. Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill

4.5

Awesome(388)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • La Mesa

Booked 28 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!

5. Siamo Napoli

4.7

Exceptional(1322)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Park

Booked 68 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.

6. LIPS - San Diego

5.0

Exceptional(53)

Price: Expensive

• American • North Park

Booked 20 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

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7. Lemon Grove Bistro

4.9

Exceptional(87)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lemon Grove

Booked 4 times today

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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8. Dave & Buster's - San Diego

3.9

Excellent(85)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 20 times today

Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

9. Mister A's

4.8

Exceptional(8684)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 52 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)

10. Callie Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(241)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 60 times today

Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.

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Sheila
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was outstanding. Our second time visiting. I highly recommend!
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Casa GabrielaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Mesa
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4.7
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AmyVIP
San Diego •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Siamo Napoli is a gem. The feel of a small, neighborhood restaurant with excellent food and great service. Can’t wait to go back and try more of their menu.
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Siamo NapoliPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Park
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4.7
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SandraVIP
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Everything is excellent, the food is very delicious, the portions and the service. For my taste the music is a little loud but nothing that you can't stand
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Trattoria Da SofiaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Kensington
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4.6
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ScottVIP
San Diego •176 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I returned to Bleu Boheme for another year of their Joyeux Noël dinner. I so truly enjoy everything about it, choosing to sit at the bar and enjoy the staff and fellow diners as we feast on a variety of C'est incroyable dishes. I love that the bartender GG was able to precisely pair good French wine with each item I chose from the menu, though for each course he let me sample a couple from which to choose. I truly can't say enough about the experience!!!!!!!!!!
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Bleu BohemePrice: Expensive• French• Kensington
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4.8
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Dominique
San Diego •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 20, 2024
Service was spectacular! Also the seasonal menu is so well executed. The food comes out exactly as described in the menu and tastes great. I really have no complaints other than, if you’re trying to catch up with friends it’s a tad bit noisy for table conversation.
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Banbu Sushi Bar & GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• La Mesa
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4.5

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40 restaurants available nearby

1. Trattoria Da Sofia

2. Casa Gabriela

3. Bleu Boheme

4. Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill

5. Siamo Napoli

6. LIPS - San Diego

7. Lemon Grove Bistro

8. Dave & Buster's - San Diego

9. Mister A's

10. Callie Restaurant

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