Best Historic Restaurants in Harbor Island

Christmas pre fix dinner with a toddler. Meal portions were large and delicious. Ambiance was great. Service was a bit lagging due to being busy, otherwise experience was awesome.

Great food at the happy hour on Christmas Day!! Our party had their clam chowder soup, bread, octopus, Japanese sweet potatoes, lobster roll, and broccolini. All delicious!

Beautiful location and ambience. Food is good but expensive, although not unexpectedly for a resort restaurant. Service was awful. Appetizers delivered after salads, sides and bread delivered only after entrees finished and after having to hunt for anyone working to find out where they were. Then waiter disappeared and had to again hunt for anyone to first bring the check and then again to take the check. The service issues really detracted from what was otherwise a lovely dinner in a beautiful place.

We had the pleasure of dining here on Christmas Eve. It was a beautiful 4-course menu including an amuse Bouche, a choice between two salads, four entrees and two desserts. The service was absolutely on point! Great attention to detail and the server assistants were fabulous too. The food runner was lovely and explained each course. The food was absolutely delicious. By far our best meal in San Diego. Thank you all!

What a charming bistro! The cozy, inviting atmosphere is complemented by the green walls, which create a vintage feel. The staff provided exceptional service with upbeat, happy attitudes—you can tell they genuinely enjoy working together. The food and cocktails were outstanding. My steak and frites were cooked to perfection, and the clams and oysters, praised by our guests, were incredibly fresh with no hint of smell. The bibb salad was perfectly dressed, with subtle notes of Dijon and anise, making it ideal for sharing. While we ordered too many dishes to name, highlights included a perfectly balanced crème brûlée and a decadent chocolate soufflé that was well worth the wait. As a fan of Pali Hotels, I’m always impressed by their in-house restaurants, and this one is no exception. Can’t wait to return the next time I’m in San Diego!