Best Date Night Restaurants in Clairemont

233 restaurants available nearby

1. The Marine Room

4.7

Exceptional(8171)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 42 times today

For generations of San Diegans, the “Seahorse” symbol of The Marine Room has long stood for its dramatic on-the-surf location and California coastal cuisine. Considering this rare blend of culinary excellence, uncompromising service and beachfront setting, it’s no wonder The Marine Room has become a true San Diego landmark. We invite you to San Diego's iconic dining destination and experience how each tide brings something new to The Marine Room. You’re not reserving a table – you’re joining a 80-year tradition.

2. Madison

4.5

Awesome(2998)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 36 times today

With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends. ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴅᴏɢꜱᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅᴊ ꜱᴘɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴠɪɴʏʟꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ & ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴢʏ ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴅᴊꜱꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ

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3. Mikami Bar & Revolving Sushi

3.8

Excellent(398)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Kearny Mesa

Booked 3 times today

Mikami Sushi is one of the only two revolving sushi concepts in San Diego. The great service, All-You-Can-Eat special, happy hours, and high quality delicious food, make for a exciting and affordable dinning experience. Mikami's is perfect for a date night, dinner, a mid-day lunch with friends or co-workers. It is family friendly and just perfect if you are experiencing a sushi craving.

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4. Javier's - La Jolla

4.6

Exceptional(3499)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • La Jolla

Booked 82 times today

Javier's in La Jolla is a fantastic spot for date night. Reviews rave about its 'romantic' ambiance and 'fantastic atmosphere'. The 'authentic' Mexican cuisine, rich in flavors, is a bonus. The place is described as 'inviting', 'sophisticated', and 'setting the stage for an extraordinary meal'. It's the perfect setting for any special occasion, making it a top pick for a memorable date night.

5. Forbidden Cove

4.5

Awesome(48)

Price: Moderate

• Speakeasy • Kearny Mesa

Booked 10 times today

Enter the Forbidden Cove by unlocking a hidden rum barrel door using your wooden idol key where an island Tiki inspired paradise serving handcrafted cocktails awaits you. Once inside, traverse the Infinity Mirror Bridge and be welcomed by the island's inhabitants to explore the mysteries, culinary pleasures and enchanted elixirs of the Forbidden Cove. Find this tropical escape by entering Kilowatt Brewing located in the Kearny Mesa and Convoy District neighborhoods and kindly asking for a Key to The Cove!Reservations offer a 90-minute experience.WALK-INS WELCOME - Reservations not available? We always set aside space to accommodate walk-ins, first come, first served. And before or after your experience at Forbidden Cove you're welcome to join us at Kilowatt Brewing for our award winning craft beers, hard seltzers, adult slushies, and a bite to eat!

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6. California English

4.3

Awesome(468)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sorrento Mesa

Booked 6 times today

Located in the Sorrento Valley, California English is the newest culinary creation from celebrity chef, Richard Blais. Blais is creating an all-day menu for California English that’ll interpret classic British dishes through the lens of Southern California ingredients.The idea is a fusion of sorts: the laid-back California lifestyle that makes San Diego so unique, mixed with a cozy pub convivial atmosphere where you can meet friends (or mates) for a pint after work, set up a client lunch with fresh oysters on the menu or have a cozy family dinner over a Sunday roast. Everything on the menu is made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients that make for fresh and flavorful dishes. The effortless vibe of casual yet stylish makes for the perfect place to celebrate the joy of the unexpected coming together to make the perfect culinary match.

7. Lucrezia

4.4

Awesome(551)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 46 times today

A contemporary twist on Italian cuisine, Lucrezia is a culinary delight. Located in the heart of La Jolla in San Diego, we offer unique culinary experiences that transport our guests to a sunny terrace overlooking the Amalfi Coast. Join us for the next voyage.The ingredients and combinations found in our kitchen evoke the very mystique of Italian summers. We are curators of fine ingredients – the way they translate beautifully into our dishes is what makes us unique. Our dishes were carefully crafted to transport our guests to the most beautiful regions of the land. Travel the Italian countryside through our menu, and select your dish for the evening.La Nostra Famiglia: Passionate about food and good service, Grupo Hunan was born in 1993 in Mexico City to create unique experiences that become part of the best moments of your life. As an expert in over five different gastronomies, Grupo Hunan is set to satisfy all senses.Looking forward to welcoming you soon ! :)

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8. Slowly Restaurant & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(48)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Pacific Beach

Booked 14 times today

At Slowly Restaurant & Lounge, we strive to be a gathering place for locals and visitors alike, fostering connections and creating memories over delicious food and drinks. Whether you’re enjoying a meal with loved ones, unwinding with a refreshing libation, or discovering local flavors, our goal is to ensure every moment spent with us is savored, slowly.We hope you enjoy your experience at Slowly, where the pace is easy, laughter flows freely, and the flavors are fresh.

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9. The Godfather Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1859)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Kearny Mesa

Booked 11 times today

The Godfather, a Balistreri restaurant, is an Italian monument in downtown San Diego providing authentic cuisine from the hills of Italy. Established in 1974, The Godfather is a sophisticated and classy establishment that centers around generational recipes from both Northern and Southern Italy. Over the years, the quality of food and standard of service has never declined and thus garnered The Godfather a national recognition as one of the top twenty-five Italian restaurants in the entire nation. The menu is filled with classic favorites based in steak, chicken and pasta. For an intimate evening for two, try the Sicilian kiss prix fixe meal that includes a bottle of champagne.

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10. Benihana - San Diego, CA

4.1

Excellent(7316)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Mission Valley

Booked 134 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.

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Shannonvip
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Sergio and Kevin were great! We had a lot of fun and the food was good as always
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Benihana - San Diego, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Mission Valley
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4.1
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Annora
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Fabulous experience! Beautiful restaurant and beautiful view. The food was incredible and the service was perfect. Peter was our waiter and he was wonderful, absolutely added to the experience. If you have the chance to dine here please take it! The food, service and ambience was a 10/10! Would love to come back and definitely would highly recommend!
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The Marine RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• La Jolla
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4.7
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Shiela
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience, highly recommend for any occasion. Shout out to our server Stefano, he was exceptional, great customer service 👍. Everyone was so friendly and nice. Dined here with my fam on my birthday, food was excellent especially my grilled lamb chops which was cooked in perfection, hubby and our son loved their food too. Ambience was very good and not too noisy. Loved it here will dine again someday. Highly recommended 👍
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LucreziaPrice: Expensive• Italian• La Jolla
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4.4
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Lunavip
San Diego •93 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
My dear friend and I always meet at your restaurant to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas. We have never failed to enjoy the service - from the minute we walk in the door, through our hostess and server, as well as the delicious food. Thanks for being consistently great!
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Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTCPrice: Expensive• American• University City/Golden Triangle
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4.8
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Jessica
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The ambiance here is so unique and beautiful! Airy, romantic, stylish and peaceful. And they let us bring our puppy. The food is simple but tasty and the value is one of the best in the city! We have been many times and will continue to come for brunch OR dinner! Today I loved the chai latte and white bean shakshuka. I always bring out of town guests to show it off.
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MadisonPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• University Heights
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4.5

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233 restaurants available nearby

1. The Marine Room

2. Madison

3. Mikami Bar & Revolving Sushi

4. Javier's - La Jolla

5. Forbidden Cove

6. California English

7. Lucrezia

8. Slowly Restaurant & Lounge

9. The Godfather Restaurant

10. Benihana - San Diego, CA

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