Best Hot Spot Restaurants in National City

29 restaurants available nearby

1. Cowboy Star

4.9

Exceptional(4773)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 78 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.

2. Mister A's

4.9

Exceptional(8712)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 71 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)

3. Herb & Wood

4.6

Exceptional(6499)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 82 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.

4. Coasterra

4.6

Exceptional(7608)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 116 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.

5. Nobu San Diego

4.6

Exceptional(3753)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 71 times today

Nobu San Diego is a hotspot due to its unique and exceptional cuisine. The menu, crafted by renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Executive Chef David Meade, features innovative dishes like Black Cod Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno. Reviewers consistently praise the food as 'consistently and exceptionally delicious', with many recommending the hot and cold dishes and specials. The restaurant's ambiance is also noted for its 'sleek and modern decor' creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

6. Island Prime

4.6

Exceptional(8404)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 60 times today

Island Prime is a hot spot due to its unique and flavorful menu, professional service, and beautiful view overlooking San Diego Bay. As one reviewer puts it, 'The food was amazing, the service was great, and the vibe was so cool, it's a very beautiful place!' The restaurant is highly recommended for special occasions and has high ratings for ambience, food, and service.

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7. Water Grill - San Diego

4.7

Exceptional(3611)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 57 times today

Located steps away from Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center in the heart of Gaslamp District in downtown San Diego, Water Grill San Diego is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of San Diego’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill San Diego also offers multiple, customizable private dining options for business meetings and special events.

8. Madison

4.5

Awesome(3031)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 89 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

9. Barbusa

4.6

Exceptional(4325)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 73 times today

Barbusa Local Modern Sicilian Restaurant.Lively atmosphere with our craft cocktails, handmade pastas, freshest seafood, delicate pizza, and our famous Sicilian Ribeye.Pizza Served from our stone fired oven.Gluten free and Vegan Items AvailableWHILE WE VALUE THE TIME OF ALL OUR LOYAL GUEST AND SMILING FACES, WE KINDLY REQUEST YOU LIMIT THE TIME SPENT AT YOUR TABLE TO 1 HOUR AND 30 MIN DUE TO MANDATED REDUCTION IN CAPACITY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT, WE COULDNT BE MORE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU DINE WITH US!

10. Mochomos -Tijuana

4.7

Exceptional(205)

Price: Very Expensive

• Regional Mexican • Tijuana

Booked 33 times today

Mochomos® es el restaurante-bar que ofrece un nuevo concepto gastronómico con base a la creatividad y nuevos gustos de la cocina de asador y parrilla Sonorense. Una cocina honesta que se vale de riqueza y alta calidad en carnes, pescados, mariscos y vinos de la región así como las nuevas etiquetas nacionales reconocidas a nivel mundial. Un lugar distinguido y amigable que ha modernizado el arte culinario de la cocina sonorense y del norte del país fusionando su riqueza gastronómica con una amplia selección de entradas con recetas y procesos originales, los mejores cortes de carne y platillos típicos así como especialidades del día en una experiencia extraordinaria para ocasiones de negocios, amigos y familias.

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Giovanna
San Antonio •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Incredible. The food and service was excellent. It was so vibey. Can’t wait to go back.
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Herb & WoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Little Italy
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4.6
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Amanda
San Diego •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
First time at Coasterra. The drinks are delicious, the food was incredible, and the service was top notch! The view of the downtown skyline is breathtaking. There is ample parking. Definitely will be coming back here!
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CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
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4.6
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kelsey
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic experience! The food was great and even on a Wednesday they had a full staff to ensure a great experience.
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Cowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.9
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Dwayne
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Mister A’s is a constant in fine dining. The level of attentiveness is extraordinary and is experienced with every interaction. And you can’t beat a burnt orange old fashion.
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Mister A'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown
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4.9
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TanyaVIP
San Diego •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We stopped in after a whale watching trip. It was a bit pricier than I remember, bill was $340 without alcohol and two of us split entrees. We were a party of 6, started off with steak tartare and oysters, both delicious. My sister got lobster bisque and swordfish, both great, especially impressed with soup, it is hard to find good lobster bisque on the west coast. I split the salmon with my mom, very moist and the skin was crisped perfectly; we also split the greens salad which was flavorful. My daughter got the filet trio all 3 yummy. Brother got a shrimp pasta dish and said you could tell they were good quality shrimp. We are all pretty picky eaters, not with what we eat but with how things are prepared. Everything we ordered was delicious.
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Island PrimePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.6

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. Cowboy Star

2. Mister A's

3. Herb & Wood

4. Coasterra

5. Nobu San Diego

6. Island Prime

7. Water Grill - San Diego

8. Madison

9. Barbusa

10. Mochomos -Tijuana

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