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1. Seneca
4.7
Exceptional(4199)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 127 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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2. The Red Door
4.7
Exceptional(2979)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Mission Hills
Booked 18 times today
The Red Door San Diego is committed to offering our guests sustainable and responsibly sourced farm-to-fork dishes. We proudly serve contemporary Italian and modern European cuisine with the freshest locally grown and handcrafted products available. We also feature delicious and unique ingredients from around the world. Chef/Owner Luciano Cibelli shops daily, personally selecting every item we serve. He bakes fresh breads, rolls, desserts and all of the pasta in house (including a special Gluten Free Bucatini) and he develops his menus in rhythm with the seasonal San Diego harvest. Enjoy nightly special offerings or a house favorite, Beef Wellington. Join us for the highly rated cuisine and return for the charming ambiance and excellent service behind the Red Door.
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3. Coasterra
4.6
Exceptional(7577)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 97 times today
Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.
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4. Animae
4.8
Exceptional(3240)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Downtown
Booked 60 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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5. Island Prime
4.6
Exceptional(8375)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 61 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.
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6. Herb & Wood
4.7
Exceptional(6476)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 91 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.
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7. Lala
4.6
Exceptional(132)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 28 times today
From the Owners of Barbusa .we bring you "Lala" a captivating blend of modern and classic Italian cuisine, paired with handcrafted cocktails in a cozy, sexy-chic ambiance. Our menu showcases timeless Italian flavors with a contemporary twist, from traditional Stuffed Shells to inventive loaded potato gnocchi. The intimate atmosphere, with dimmed lights and plush furnishings, sets the stage for romantic dinners or vibrant gatherings.Our bar is a haven of mixology artistry, featuring classic Negronis and signature creations like the "Lala Martini." Sustainability is a core value—we source responsibly and implement eco-friendly practices in both the kitchen and the bar. "Lala" isn't just a restaurant; it's a community that appreciates culinary excellence, inviting you to savor the extraordinary in every bite, sip, and moment. Join us for a celebration of Italian cuisine, crafted with contemporary flair, and served in an ambiance that exudes romance.
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8. The Grass Skirt
4.7
Exceptional(718)
Price: Expensive
• Polynesian • Pacific Beach
Booked 33 times today
From beverage director Eric Johnson love of tiki cocktails, to corporate executive chef Brian Redzikowski’s mastery of southeast asian cuisine, the grass skirt combines the fun, lighthearted, escapist nature of tiki culture, with the creativity and unsurpassed food and beverage quality guests have come to expect from SDCM restaurants.
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9. Tako
4.2
Awesome(54)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Old Town
Booked 13 times today
Nestled in the most historic neighborhood in California, Old Town San Diego, there is plenty to see and do. We strive to provide an unforgettable experience with top notch cocktails, the freshest fish & ingredients available, and unmatched atmosphere....21+ Speakeasy, If the light is on we're Open!
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10. El Agave
4.7
Exceptional(2476)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 34 times today
Experience the true flavor of Mexico at San Diego’s premier Mexican cuisine destination.Established in 1996, El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria offers its patrons a unique dining setting withinthe largest tequila museum in the United States – with over 3,000 tequilas on display – alsorepeatedly voted the #1 tequila bar in the country. Nestled in historic Old Town, San Diego, it is theperfect place to enjoy a business lunch, romantic date, rehearsal dinner or to simply relax andunwind sipping find tequila with friends.

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  • Dan
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Having eaten lunch at Seneca 3 years ago I was keen to go back for dinner and the evening did not disappoint. Excellent service, food and ambience. A little loud but overall excellent
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    SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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    4.7
  • FredVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our Christmas night experience at Island Prime was excellent! When we arrived, it appeared we would have a long wait even with our reservation. Our wait turned out to be only 10 minutes and that was totally acceptable. Our waiter was friendly, helpful and efficient. Our meals were yummy! I had the filet, and my wife had salmon. The included deserts were tasty. They were small, but that was appropriate after a big meal. We will definitely consider going back for another Christmas dinner at Island Prime!!!
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    Island PrimePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Downtown
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    4.6
  • KELLY
    San Diego •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Christmas buffet had (5) gluten-free options for desserts!! Awesome!! Wish they used rice flour for the turkey gravy. Service was amazing!
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    CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
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    4.6
  • Dawn
    Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We enjoyed a delicious Christmas Eve dinner! The Beef Wellington was excellent. Banana Cream pie was fantastic! My only suggestion would be to have non-alcoholic drink options. Dry Secco is perfect or some of the great beers . It would just be nice and make it special.
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    The Red DoorPrice: Moderate• Italian• Mission Hills
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    4.7
  • Michelle
    San Diego •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Highly recommended. We have the best experience ever! Dina was our server and she was excellent! Overall, the restaurant has given us a superb customer service from the entrance to our table. The food was delicious! Especially the Taiwanese chicken and Miyazaki wagyu tenderloin! This place was worth it. Will be back again.
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    AnimaePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Downtown
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    4.8

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