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Best Date Night Restaurants in Santee

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A photo of Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(395)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • La Mesa
Booked 17 times today
Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill is a perfect date night destination with its exceptional food and ambiance. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'great place for a date' with 'excellent food.' The sushi is highly praised, and the service is consistently rated as excellent. Plus, it has a special touch of being a neighborhood place with an upscale feel. It's a great place to enjoy a meal and good company, making it perfect for a date night.
A photo of Antica Trattoria restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2404)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • La Mesa
Booked 40 times today
Antica Trattoria is a warm restaurant with an old-fashioned sense of hospitality that quickly became a gathering place for dinners in Lake Murray and the rest of San Diego when it opened in 2001. For Executive Chef and Owner Francesco Basile, good cuisine is about honest flavors, fresh ingredients, and simplicity. That's the kind of food he grew up eating by the seaside in Sicily and it's what he learned in culinary school in Italy.Why eat ordinary when you can eat extraordinary?About reservations: We have a 15-minute grace period. Please call us if you will be running later than 15 minutes. If a later time slot is available, you may be able to switch your reservation.We may contact you, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date. Your table will be reserved for 1 hour 30 minutes for parties of up to 4 guests; 2 hours for parties of 5 to 8 guests; and 2 hours 30 minutes for parties of 9+. We cannot guarantee special request for tables.
A photo of Black Angus Steakhouse - El Cajon restaurant
4.3
Awesome(2160)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • El Cajon / Lakeside
Booked 16 times today
WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilled and served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on your own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget.
A photo of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Mesa restaurant
3.7
Very Good(80)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Mesa
Booked 8 times today
Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.
A photo of Casa Gabriela restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(778)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • La Mesa
Booked 28 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.
A photo of Bleu Boheme restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3566)
Price: Expensive
• French • Kensington
Booked 40 times today
"World travel and its pleasures; items brought back from different places for décors; great stories shared with others; and very importantly, simple, yet delicious recipes from different cultures. Our mission is humble. It is simply for people coming to our restaurant to be transported around the world, and to travel with us for an evening, to a place of well-being and happiness."Bleu Bohème is designed to create a feeling of France's past generations. It mixes the Bohemian and artistic free spirited left bank of Paris with the roots and tradition of the rural areas. Bleu Bohème is a neighborhood restaurant that serves accessible, affordable and comforting French cuisine.
A photo of Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1691)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • El Cajon / Lakeside
Booked 24 times today
Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse is a prime spot for a date night, as it offers an intimate, cozy atmosphere perfect for romantic dining. As quoted from reviews, it's an 'amazing date night dinner', 'nice intimate anniversary dinner', and a 'memorable, enjoyable dinner'. The steakhouse is praised for its delicious food, professional service, and extensive bourbon menu. Also, their date night special on Sundays seems to be a hit with diners!
A photo of The Godfather Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1904)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Kearny Mesa
Booked 31 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.
A photo of Trattoria Da Sofia restaurant
4.5
Awesome(210)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Kensington
Booked 64 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.
A photo of Aromi Italian Cuisine restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(251)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Mesa
Booked 23 times today
Aromi Italian Cuisine is a great date night spot, as mentioned in the reviews. The ambiance is praised for its modern decor, reminiscent of a trendy restaurant in Rome, and the staff are described as knowledgeable and attentive. One reviewer even mentioned it as a 'perfect date nite spot' and another said 'our dates will always included this restaurant'. The food is also highly rated, with dishes bursting with flavors. So, if you're looking for an Italian authentic experience that won't break the bank, Aromi is the place to be!
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  • Melinda
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The drinks were absolutely delicious, and they didn't skimp on the alcohol. I had the salmon with a side of red potatoes. While the salmon was SLIGHTLY fishy, it wasn't distracting. The potatoes were the highlight of the meal, believe it or not. My girlfriend the paella (it had a different name but I don't remember what it was). Lots of delicious seafood in there, and the portion was enough to share. Our servers were an absolute delight. They chit chatted with us, never made us feel rushed, and felt like friends by the time we left. HIGHLY recommend.
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    insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
    4.8
  • haline
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    It was my first tome at Animae and all the good things I heard was true! We had an incredible experience, the service was amazing and delicious food. The appetizers are mind blowing, I’ve never had such incredible vegetables. I’ll definitely come back!
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    AnimaePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Downtown
    4.7
  • caraVIP
    San Diego •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We got here quite often and it's always good. Cocktails are great and the food is good. The service this last week was especially good. Highly recommend.
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    Banbu Sushi Bar & GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• La Mesa
    4.7
  • DianaVIP
    San Diego •52 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 21, 2025
    Good Meal, Good Price Ordered camp feast, a special with crispy shrimp & sirloin steak. It included 2 sides with each dinner plus fresh molasses bread. Steak cooked perfectly at medium-rare, 4 delicious shrimp, perfectly baked potato with butter, sour cream & chives & the freshest & crispiest green salad ever! Good discount too for good value. Look forward to my next meal there. Our waitress was super & friendly & made good suggestions. Suggested ordering steak rare so it could be adjusted to preference.
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    Black Angus Steakhouse - El CajonPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• El Cajon / Lakeside
    4.3
  • Ronita
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Dec 4, 2024
    I am so glad we had reservations. That pizookie deal sure brings out all the highschool kids. Our server was a plus. She was excellent and made our night!
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    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La MesaPrice: Moderate• American• La Mesa
    3.7
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