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1. Ironside Fish & Oyster
4.5
Awesome(4556)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Little Italy
Booked 139 times today
Little Italy was built by the fishing industry. Ironside attempts to continue that narrative. It's our contemporary interpretation of the classic fish house and oyster bar. Located in a historic auction house on India St we did a full comprehensive restoration of the building, with three open-air culinary hubs featuring an expansive raw bar, chefs table, and bakery. We tried to be mindful of the past while looking towards the future. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks.Ironside is now taking reservations for patio and dining room seating. We are now offering Happy Hour MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 3:00PM - 5:00PM.
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2. Wormwood
4.8
Exceptional(807)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • North Park
Booked 38 times today
Wormwood invites you to explore a bygone era when poets, writers, and painters found inspiration in the Green Fairy. Discover fine Absinthes as we share stories of its golden age and guide your palate on a unique journey.Our restaurant blends French elegance with bohemian charm, creating a cozy haven for food lovers. Each dish, from wagyu tartare to fresh oysters, celebrates local flavors and craftsmanship. Experience curated tastes of our coastal region with passion and finesse.We offer French wines and unique cocktails with a twist on classics. Every meal and drink promises adventure and cherished memories. Discover the fusion of past and present where dining is an unparalleled experience.Enjoy our three dining areas: a cozy indoor space with an open kitchen, an enchanting patio for serene outdoor dining, and the Secret Garden, a speakeasy bar with a unique cocktail menu and Green Hour. We also host private events, from dinners to weddings, ensuring every occasion is memorable.
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3. Cori Pastificio Trattoria
4.7
Exceptional(619)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Park
Booked 36 times today
Acclaimed Sicilian Chef Accursio Lota serves up authentic cuisine in a cozy 60's-style Italian trattoria. Voted San Diego's Best Chef five years in a row, and Barilla’s World Pasta Champion, at Cori Trattoria Chef Lota serves up beautifully bold dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas and Beef Bone Marrow, and an unbelievably rich Vegan Parmigiana di Melanzane. The menu melds the flavors of Sicily and Italy with the best of fresh, locally-sourced Southern California ingredients, and is matched by a curated wine list and cocktail program that include indigenous, bio-dynamic varietals from all Italy. The current Spring menu features dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas, fava bean, and beef bone marrow, and Cacio e Pepe with sustainably-sourced Petrovich caviar.Enjoy full-service table seating, grab a place at the marble-topped bar, from which you can watch all the action of your meal being prepared in the open kitchen or just order your meal to enjoy at home with your family.
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4. Choi's San Diego
new
5.0
Exceptional(7)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Downtown
Booked 30 times today
A Story of bringing the East to the West, written by Chef Jiwoo Choi. Choi's is a Contemporary Asian restaurant founded by Choi, who was at the time, 23 years old. Voted as the best Korean restaurant by San Diego Magazine, Choi's brings creativity and intensity by carrying their classic menu as well as a rotating Weekly Menu. Choi's Happy Hour highlights $1.50 Fresh Oysters, $5 Bao Tacos, $7 Specialty Cocktails, $5 Beers, to name a few. With their two hour complimentary parking garage validation in the heart of Downtown, even during Padres Game Days, it is the perfect place for your comforting yet exciting evenings. Please refer our website for our parking validation information.
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5. New York West
3.7
Very Good(17)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
A classy but relaxed sports bar and pizza restaurant awaits when you visit New York West. We feature a diverse menu, fine wines, and a large selection of beers at our sports bar in San Diego, CA, where you can feel at home while visiting with friends and watching the game on one of our many TVs screens, all while enjoying some fine foods made fresh each day in our kitchen.

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  • nadaVIP
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Everything about Choi’s is done with the highest level of professionalism, creativity and care. This is one of the best restaurants in San Diego. The food is high quality, authentic but inventive. The drinks are unique and crafty. Choi puts personal attention into every detail. Even the parking (under ground, around the corner) is validated for your convenience.
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    Choi's San DiegoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Downtown
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    5
  • MaggieVIP
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Love coming here! Amazing food and service! I have a dietary restriction (celiac) and the staff is super accommodating. Great flavors on the broccolini and flank steak. Ceviche, rockfish, and oysters tasty as usual.
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    Ironside Fish & OysterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Little Italy
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    4.5
  • JoeVIP
    San Diego •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had an amazing server called Olena. The food as always was top notch. I had the octopus to start and then the squid ink seafood pasta. Both were great.
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    Cori Pastificio TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Park
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    4.7
  • Brooke
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 21, 2024
    A perfect experience. From the ambiance on the back patio, the great service from Joe, Eduardo, the sommelier and the busser to the amazing food! Everything was amazing. Truly a treat to dine here. Thank you to the whole staff
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    WormwoodPrice: Very Expensive• French• North Park
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    4.8
  • TerryS
    Orange County •7 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jul 11, 2024
    New York West is very convenient if you are staying at Embassy Suites. It has a great bar and televisions, but also kid-friendly. It's mostly a burger and pizza kind of place with a few salads. I got the Caeser salad with salmon and they were served separately...that was different.... Great bar-food restaurant when you are close and have the kids with you!
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    New York WestPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown
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    3.7

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