Best Restaurants with a Fireplace in National City

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Herb & Wood

4.6

Exceptional(6504)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 95 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.

2. Seréa

4.6

Exceptional(2282)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Coronado

Booked 42 times today

Serẽa is proud to bring an exquisite sea-to-table dining experience to San Diego in a comfortable yet sophisticated setting.Located just steps from the beach in the legendary Hotel del Coronado, the restaurant's key focus is the bounty of the sea. The menu focuses on sustainable seafood, with a coastal cuisine menu that spotlights the best of the region's oceans, farms and fields, ranging from the California Coast down to the Baja Peninsula.Creative cuisine with a global flair is prepared by San Diego's own Chef Jojo Ruiz, who creates elegant, fresh dishes with just a hint of Mediterranean flair.*Serea & The Hotel Del Coronado are currently undergoing a once in a century transformation, after 100 years, we felt a facelift was in order!We wish you to be aware there will be evolving changes to the way we are able to serve you during this period as Serea and The Hotel Del Coronado are reimagined for generations to come.*

3. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1376)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 60 times today

Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.

4. C-Level

4.7

Exceptional(4962)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 123 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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5. Il Fornaio - Coronado

4.6

Exceptional(5870)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Coronado

Booked 20 times today

Step inside Il Fornaio and take a culinary journey through Italy. Early mornings bring rustic, crisp crusted bread hot from the oven accompanied by the scent of fresh brewed espresso. During lunch and dinner hours, pastas and flavorful sauces simmer while meats and vegetables roast over hot coals. Bottles of wine from small, regional wineries are uncorked to complement the dishes, which have been crafted in the custom of Italy's chefs, bakers and homemakers. Il Fornaio means "the Baker" in Italian. This award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch.

6. ARLO San Diego

4.2

Awesome(775)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 8 times today

ARLO is an award-winning restaurant known for its scratch-made dishes, crafted from fresh local ingredients. Serving breakfast, weekend DJ brunch, and dinner, ARLO offers a fun and quirky environment. Highlights include a sweeping outdoor patio, swaying palm trees, and a giant outdoor fireplace. The experience is rounded out by an inventive cocktail program, an extensive wine list, and local craft beers on tap. Recently, ARLO won Best Hotel Restaurant and Best Restaurant for Big Groups in the San Diego Magazine Best of 2024 awards. Free parking is available.

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7. Greystone Prime Steakhouse & Seafood

4.0

Excellent(2316)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

For over 2 decades, Greystone Steakhouse has set the standard for fine dining in San Diego. Located in the Gaslamp Quarter, Greystone delivers an unparalleled culinary experience that combines exceptional cuisine, an award-winning wine list. Recognized as one of the Best Restaurants in San Diego, Greystone is the perfect destination for steak, seafood, pasta, wine, and whiskey lovers alike.Best Steakhouse in San Diego and California by SD Entertainer and Best Things CaliforniaBest Fine Dining Award in the Gaslamp QuarterBest Wine List by Wine SpectatorThese prestigious awards affirm Greystone’s commitment to excellence, cementing its position as the premier dining destination in San Diego.Our menu showcases premium USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and exclusive Wagyu beef sourced from the Miyazaki Prefecture in Japan. A Wine Lover’s ParadiseGreystone’s award-winning wine list is another cornerstone of its appeal. Curated with care, the selection features over 3,000 bottles

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8. True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV

4.5

Awesome(1931)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 20 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in san Diego for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located at San Diego's Fashion Valley, a Simon Mall. Entrance from Friars Road at Avenida De Las Tiendas, use surface lot near Bloomingdale's. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

9. The Presley

4.5

Awesome(1218)

Price: Moderate

• American • Point Loma

The Presley is a dynamic outdoor restaurant located in Liberty Station. A great place to gather, The Presley features classic American fare, local seafood, and unique shareable options, as well as an extensive cocktail list that includes frozen drinks, a dole whip mimosa and more! You can always take advantage of the beautiful San Diego weather on our expansive patios complete with lush greenery, fire pits and swinging benches.As we are a mostly outdoor restaurant, keep the following notes in mind: We do have heaters placed around the restaurant but dress warm for chilly evenings. In the case of a last minute closure for inclement weather, we will contact you via phone to let you know and to help you reschedule.

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10. Brigantine Point Loma

4.4

Awesome(1973)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Point Loma

Booked 4 times today

A San Diego tradition since 1969, the Brigantine has received many accolades in our 40+ year history: "BEST SEAFOOD", "BEST CASUAL SEAFOOD", "BEST HAPPY HOUR", and even "BEST SWORDFISH IN THE WORLD", according to USA Today - just to name a few. Beautifully remodeled in early 2009, the Brigantine is well-known for the signature Clam Chowder, Grilled Swordfish, and Fish Tacos. The Brigantine is a favorite among locals for consistently fresh seafood, succulent steaks and grilled meats. Home to the America's Cup until 1995, Shelter Island is still the yachting center of San Diego. The Brigantine offers glimpses of this busy marina from the outdoor patio and semi-private banquet areas. The Point Loma Brigantine serves dinner 7 nights a week, and lunch Saturday & Sunday. Join us for our signature $5 Happy Hour from 3-6pm.

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Ricci
Portland / Oregon •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
First time here - recommended by guy at the airport. Food was amazing as was the service and ambience. Definitely a must go place in San Diego.
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Kettner ExchangePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Little Italy
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4.7
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MariaVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •103 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious appetizers and easy to share. Vegetables never tasted as good - love the trumpet mushrooms and baba and carrots! Hamachi appetizer was very exciting also. Service is quick and super efficient, although sometimes a bit too efficient as the server seems to want to run away as quick as possible
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Herb & WoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Little Italy
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4.6
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Cecilia
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Shannon, our server, was both accommodating and a good server. Most of us ordered the happy hour food appetizers. Mussels, calamari, chicken potstickers yum! The food was brought out promptly and was warm and tasty. The servings were adequately portioned. I had one drink and a couple of the appetizers and was totally sated. The setting is idyllic. We sat outside which was shaded and comfortable. GREAT SAN DIEGO SPOT.
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C-LevelPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Downtown
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4.7
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AronVIP
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious food and great ambiance. Brett our waiter was fantastic, and provided great recommendations. He also memorized our whole order which was impressive.
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SeréaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Coronado
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4.6
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LisaVIP
San Diego •84 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
We loved sitting outside with the gorgeous view of San Diego! The fireplace was gorgeous, the service was excellent, and the food was top notch. Thank you!
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Il Fornaio - CoronadoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Coronado
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4.6

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Herb & Wood

2. Seréa

3. Kettner Exchange

4. C-Level

5. Il Fornaio - Coronado

6. ARLO San Diego

7. Greystone Prime Steakhouse & Seafood

8. True Food Kitchen - San Diego FV

9. The Presley

10. Brigantine Point Loma

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