Best Restaurants with Bar Seating in Mission Bay

19 restaurants available nearby

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1. Wilma's Carousel Bar

4.7

Exceptional(51)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Little Italy

Booked 30 times today

As one of only two carousel bars in the United States, Wilma’s Carousel Bar offers a truly unique experience.We invite you to immerse yourself in this nostalgic retreat with Executive Corporate Chef Brian Redzikowski’s French-Creole inspired dishes and Beverage Director Eric Johnson’s a selection of cocktails including both innovative spins on traditional favorites and imaginative new concoctions.

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2. Waterbar San Diego

4.4

Awesome(387)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pacific Beach

Booked 11 times today

Located alongside the vibrant ocean-front boardwalk in Pacific Beach, Waterbar offers only the best in tantalizing menus, innovative libations, panoramic views, and lively entertainment. Our “social seafood” menu is inspired by East coast, West coast and Baja cuisines, and transforms the freshest flavors through our chef’s unique renditions of coastal classics. Flavor-forward craft cocktails, local micro-brews, national brand favorites, and a diverse wine list are offered across comfortable bar seating, community-table dining, and intimate ocean-side tables. Waterbar’s thriving, energetic environment captures the passion of San Diego’s iconic coastline for an unforgettably satisfying experience.

3. NOLA on 5th

4.2

Awesome(80)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Hillcrest

Booked 8 times today

NOLA on 5th brings the flavors and spirit of New Orleans dining to San Diego. You will find a casual bar and outdoor patio downstairs, with a more upscale experience in our upstairs room overlooking bustling 5th Avenue in San Diego's famous Hillcrest neighborhood. We've been featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, as well as on A&E and The Travel Channel.Chef Andrew Boyer, a long-time New Orleans resident, has left no detail untouched in our food, from ingredients to presentation. You will find all of the traditional NOLA favorites here like jambalaya, gumbo, po'boys, red beans and rice, and more. We fly our bread in from Leidenheimer's bakery in Louisiana, and we'd love to serve you a delicious Abita beer with your meal. And while they are in season, be sure to stop by for one of our Louisiana crawfish boils, which are some of our busiest and most fun days of the year.

4. Lou & Mickey's

4.6

Exceptional(4104)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 53 times today

Located at the gates to the historic Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, Lou & Mickey’s is a timeless American steakhouse serving prime steaks, including in-house, dry-aged steaks, plus choice seafood, classic cocktails and an award-winning wine list, in a relaxing and inviting environment. Private dining capabilities also available.

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5. Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Coronado

4.7

Exceptional(121)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Coronado

Booked 35 times today

Secure your spot and experience Blanco’s fresh twist on Mexican food. Lounge long and on with tantalizing tequila flights and easy but innovative tacos. Go for the classic but fresh burrito or bowl layered with savory fillings like spicy Machaca short rib or red chili chicken, fresh salsas, and our famous house guacamole. Whether you’re hungry for something flavorful or thirsty for something fun, we’ve got everything you want at Blanco.

6. Coco Maya

4.7

Exceptional(373)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 3 times today

Nestled in the heart of Little Italy and overlooking the Piazza della Famiglia, Coco Maya offers a contemporary twist on classic American dishes. Our diverse menu ranges from light coastal cuisine to robust, flavorful proteins cooked in a traditional Spanish-style coal-fired Josper oven. Additionally, we pay homage to our neighborhood's roots with several Italian-inspired entrees, featuring unique takes on flatbreads and pastas. As part of the Grind & Prosper Hospitality Group, Coco Maya is an evolution of our original concept, Miss B’s Coconut Club in Mission Beach. Since our inception, we've continued to explore new flavors and culinary techniques while broadening our scope and enriching our cocktail program. Coco Maya boasts a diverse mezcal and tequila selection, alongside the delicious tropical and rum-based cocktails that have become synonymous with Miss B’s.Open daily for brunch and dinner, with a weekday Happy Hour from 2-5 pm.

7. Craft Bar Kamon

4.9

Exceptional(181)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 26 times today

"Taisho Roman craft cocktail bar in the heart of East Village San Diego that reflects the period in Japan when traditionalism and modernism first converged. We are committed to offer the unique and best craft cocktails! **To make a reservation for a party of 6 or more, please contact us through email at info@barkamon.com Please refrain from booking multiple tables as we most likely won't be able to accommodate to seat together.**Please be aware that table or bar seating selection is just a request and it is not a confirmation. We will try our best to accommodate but due to limited seating availability, you may be seated to a different section from what you have requested at the reservation.

8. Botanica

4.6

Exceptional(26)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • North Park

Booked 16 times today

Botanica is a craft cocktail bar offering an exquisite selection of unique cocktails inspired by classic paintings. Our sexy and inviting space is perfect for enjoying artfully crafted drinks paired with delectable small bites. Step into our lounge and experience a fusion of artistic elegance and sophisticated flavors.

9. Madison

4.5

Awesome(2996)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 90 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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10. Full Moon Sushi Kitchen Bar and Lounge

4.5

Awesome(391)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

Refined under the tutelage of master sushi luminaries, Chef Sung’s Full Moon will be uniquely on display in the Gaslamp District, where it will debut as the first Kaizen sushi restaurant in San Diego. With him is a brigade of talented cooks and a staff with an unwavering dedication to quality and service.

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Brit
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent service which is so hard to find in SD. Our server knew the menu like a dictionary, also each drink. Hands on but perfect touch base.
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Blanco Cocina + Cantina - CoronadoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Coronado
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4.7
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OpenTable Dinervip
San Diego •9 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The vibe is good, music, visuals and drinks where tasty. As far as the food the menu was very small only appetizer size plates. It could use 3 entree options. Overall a wonderful time.
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Wilma's Carousel BarPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Little Italy
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4.7
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Steve
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall, the experience was excellent. The dry aged steaks are really flavorful. Our server was also very pleasant as she really helped make the experience that much more enjoyable.
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Lou & Mickey'sPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.6
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Sierra
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Our waitress was really sweet and my husband and I enjoyed our brunch and bottomless mimosas. I think her name was Anna !
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NOLA on 5thPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Hillcrest
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4.2
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Deborahvip
San Diego •18 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
My only complaint is that when we arrived at 6:30 it was so noisy that we could not hear each other talk . The noise died down by around 8:00 .
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Waterbar San DiegoPrice: Moderate• American• Pacific Beach
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4.4

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Wilma's Carousel Bar

2. Waterbar San Diego

3. NOLA on 5th

4. Lou & Mickey's

5. Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Coronado

6. Coco Maya

7. Craft Bar Kamon

8. Botanica

9. Madison

10. Full Moon Sushi Kitchen Bar and Lounge

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