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1. Buona Forchetta
4.6
Exceptional(885)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South Park
Booked 70 times today
Buona Forchetta started in 2011 as a craving of Matteo’s to bring some of his native Italy to our adopted home of South Park. We found the perfect corner and built the perfect oven. Since then, we’ve strived to deliver an exceptional and authentic Italian experience to our customers keeping our focus on the simple recipes that Matteo grew up on. We owe a huge “grazie” to our neighbors who have joined us on this awesome journey, and we hope that you will continue to be part of our story.
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2. KINDRED
4.7
Exceptional(228)
Price: Expensive
• Vegetarian / Vegan • South Park
Booked 30 times today
Equal parts evil lair and Victorian cocktail salon, KINDRED has transfixed and beguiledall who step into its portal, with whimsical eccentricity, world class vegan dishes, and ambitiously inventive cocktails.Since opening its doors in late 2015 in the enchanting neighborhood of South Park, SanDiego, KINDRED has garnered recognition which transcends its plant-based credo,heralded as one of the city's premier dining institutions. It has been named EATER SanDiego's and San Diego Magazine's Restaurant Of The Year, topped Zagat San Diego'sMost Important Restaurant Openings, and earned an Orchid Award for interiordesign from the San Diego Architectural Foundation. KINDRED was also named within the Food Network's list of the best vegan restaurants in the country, was voted the Best Vegan Bar in the U.S. by VegNews magazine, and received regional honors from the Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation for Best Restaurant Bar in the West.
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3. insideOUT
4.7
Exceptional(2422)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Hillcrest
Booked 63 times today
insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.Reservations for our upcoming "Sweetheart Experience" are now open! The Experience will be February 5th - 16th!Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.
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4. Mister A's
4.9
Exceptional(8779)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 62 times today
Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)
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5. Cowboy Star
4.8
Exceptional(4837)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 50 times today
Located in the heart of the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, Cowboy Star is dedicated to providing an unmatched attention to detail and a level of service that immediately sets us apart. Cowboy Star guests are the number one priority and guest satisfaction is the base upon which our entire concept is built. Our level of service is only matched by our celebration of regional American heirloom recipes offered with genuine neighborly hospitality. We are committed to supporting local and regional farmers, fishers and producers by cooking food that recaptures the simple and pure tastes found in locally grown, natural and organic ingredients. We strive to raise awareness of a more sustainable food future, while helping to restore a sense of community that brings us back to a more homegrown time.The Cowboy Star Menu features the finest in select natural products including Niman Ranch all natural beef from the nation's leading Certified Humane Angus herd.
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6. Herb & Wood
4.7
Exceptional(6561)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 106 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. Coasterra
4.6
Exceptional(7671)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 102 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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8. The Prado at Balboa Park
4.6
Exceptional(7983)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 48 times today
Located in San Diego's Balboa Park, in the Historic House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm and California cuisine.
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9. CUCINA urbana
4.7
Exceptional(7136)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Banker's Hill
Booked 47 times today
CUCINA urbana is an acclaimed Italian restaurant in San Diego. It's celebrated for its quality food, excellent service, and unique ambiance. Reviewers rave about the 'fantastic wine selection', 'creative chef', and 'fantastic service'. It's the go-to spot for many for special occasions, as one reviewer mentioned, 'Cucina Urbana continues to be our goto restaurant for special occasions'. The restaurant's warm and welcoming environment, coupled with its exquisite food and drinks, make it perfect for any special celebration.
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10. C-Level
4.7
Exceptional(5042)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 138 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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  • Leslie
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Mr. A's never disappoints. We love coming here to celebrate special milestones in our lives.
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    Mister A'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown
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    4.9
  • BethannVIP
    San Diego •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Always an amazing time. Such fun at inside out. The ambience the staff the good excellent, never a bad time when we come. Thank you for all you do. One request is to bring back the bolognese. So so good. :)
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    insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
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    4.7
  • Ellie
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Absolutely incredible food, we've eaten at a few vegan restaurants and this by far was the top. Great atmosphere, so many good options. I wish we lived closer so we could go all the time!
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    KINDREDPrice: Expensive• Vegetarian / Vegan• South Park
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    4.7
  • Hannah
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    My boyfriend and I came for an early Valentine’s Day dinner and we got a sangria and Old fashioneds which were great!!The food was AMAZING. The Parker house rolls, the mussels, the steaks 🤌🏼 The only negative thing I have to say is that because we had a later reservation (10:00) we felt pretty rushed to order our food, thus feeling rushed to leave. It didn’t negatively affect our experience too much because the food was so bomb but definitely expected a higher level of service (minus the bussers and food runners who were friendly and great).
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    Cowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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    4.8
  • Peggy
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We were pleasently surprised by the food the wait staff and the prices. Everyone was very nice, we look forward to returning!
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    Buona ForchettaPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Park
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    4.6

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