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Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Old Town

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A photo of El Sueño restaurant
4.2
Awesome(217)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 28 times today
Coming Soon to Open Table!Vibrant Mexican Food and Craft Cocktails.
A photo of Trattoria Don Pietro restaurant
3.9
Excellent(826)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Old Town
Booked 3 times today
Trattoria Don Pietro is a go-to spot for birthday celebrations. Reviews highlight the restaurant's excellent service and delicious food, with many guests mentioning they had a great birthday experience there. One reviewer even mentioned they had a cake for their daughter's 18th birthday. It's clear this place knows how to make birthdays special!
A photo of Rockin Baja Lobster Old Town restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1899)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 15 times today
Rockin' Baja is a full service and fun Mexican-Seafood restaurant that offers uniquely prepared Baja style seafood presented in rustic steel buckets. We created a diverse menu filled with exceptionally great, finger lickin’ good fun food delivered fresh to your table daily. Kick back, drink an ice cold beer or margarita, enjoy a shot of tequila and experience all the good times that are Rockin’ Baja.
A photo of Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina restaurant
4.1
Excellent(1154)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 4 times today
Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina is an excellent choice for celebrating birthdays. With its stunning rooftop dining, great Margaritas, and authentic Mexican cuisine, it offers a memorable dining experience. Reviews rave about the delicious food, attentive service, and the beautiful patio view. One customer even mentioned the 'bottomless champagne' which is a great perk for a birthday celebration!
A photo of Miguel's Cocina - Old Town restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(38)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 11 times today
The Freshest, Best-Tasting, Cali-Inspired Mexican Food. Our full-service, sit-down restaurant is the best spot to bring the whole family to savor handmade tortillas, mouthwatering salsas, and our famous creamy jalapeno white sauce.
A photo of Seneca restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4395)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 117 times today
Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
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4.8
Exceptional(2452)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Hillcrest
Booked 70 times today
insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.Reservations for our upcoming "Sweetheart Experience" are now open! The Experience will be February 5th - 16th!Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.
A photo of Herb & Wood restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6595)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 110 times today
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. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.
A photo of Animae restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3366)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Downtown
Booked 77 times today
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, Chef Malarkey’s menu is as thoughtful as it is refined, elevating local produce and seasonal ingredients to create a lively and progressive culinary program.
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4.7
Exceptional(5100)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 103 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

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  • Daniel
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great food great service great environment, will try again
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    El SueñoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
    4.2
  • OpenTable DinerVIP
    San Diego •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The food is a 5* for sure. They have large servings as well. The carnitas enchiladas were bomb, the steak and shrimp fajitas also bomb. The service was a 3*... the waitress was a bit rude. We had 8 total with 4 kids with us, she was not friendly. I noticed the attitude and didn't say anything, then my husband noticed and told me she wasn't friendly. Our kids were well behaved and we weren't difficult with orders or anything so not sure what was up. I would not consider this place kid friendly for a few reasons. 1. No activity sheet with crayons for kids, they gave us 1 kids menu for both of our families to share, not sure they were low or what but we asked for two and were told they only had 1. They don't have kids cups with lids and straws, this alone is almost worth not going back. Both the 4 year olds spilled their water and were playing with it. Their cups for the kids were just open cups. If you get kids cups with kids and straws then let us know and we will be back. The alcoholic drinks were okay. I sensed some carbonation in the skinny margarita which I hate, the menu did not say it had soda water. The glass was skinny and tall, I personally look forward to the classic old fashioned double walled glasses. The tajin rim was weak too. Overall the food was so good almost worth going back for but would love to see some friendlier service and kids cups.
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    Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & CantinaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
    4.1
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 28, 2025
    Such a sweet ambiance! Good groovy music and excellent service! Can’t recommend this place enough.
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    Trattoria Don PietroPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Town
    3.9
  • DavidVIP
    San Diego •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 26, 2025
    I'm a San Diego native and never dared to go to this place before, but decided to go with a coworker for Taco Tuesday and was REALLY impressed by the tacos! I ended up eating 6 or 7 of them, and the drinks were great too. I will be going back!
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    Rockin Baja Lobster Old TownPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
    4.4
  • Maggie
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 22, 2025
    Our experience tonight was great. Although we had a reservation, we got in right away as we were a little early.
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    Miguel's Cocina - Old TownPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
    4.6

Discover best birthdays restaurants in Old Town

Celebrating a birthday in San Diego’s Old Town offers a unique and vibrant dining experience that caters to every taste and preference. The restaurants in this historic area are known for their exceptional service and festive atmosphere, making them ideal venues for birthday parties. Whether you're seeking authentic Mexican fare, Italian delicacies, or American classics, Old Town has a variety of options that promise a memorable birthday celebration. These establishments often provide special touches such as custom cakes or complimentary drinks to make your occasion even more special. The dining scene in Old Town San Diego is characterized by its lively ambiance and culinary diversity, ensuring that every birthday celebration is both delicious and enjoyable. By choosing to dine in Old Town for your birthday, you're not just selecting a restaurant; you're creating lasting memories in a charming and culturally rich setting.

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