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C-Level

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 85 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

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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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Deborah Scott

From the OpenTable editors: Sweeping water views and creative seafood, like everything-crusted ahi and a lobster and fontina BLT, set this bayside charmer apart. Not to mention a shaded patio, complete with heaters and a fireplace, which might be the prettiest outdoor dining space on Harbor Island.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Seafood, Bistro
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 298-6802
Website
https://www.clevelsd.com/?y_source=1_MTU2Njg3ODgtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Take Chef Deborah Scott's cuisine to your special event, work function or party. For more details, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.
Private party facilities
Host your private event on the C-Level Lanai with breathtaking views of the San Diego Bay and skyline. For parties of 15-30 there is no better location to celebrate your special occasion, work function or family get-together. For pricing and information, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.

Location
880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Harbor Island Dr
Parking details
Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Lover's Menu
$99.95 per person
Feb 14, 2025 only
For Valentine's Day, we are offering a lovers-themed 3-course menu at $99.95/person. With seafood and steak options, the menu finishes with a shared dessert to help you cozy up to your valentine. Due to the holiday, this will be the only menu we offer that night, all tables will have a 2-hour dining time, and there is no weather backup for outdoor reservations. For specific table requests, please contact the restaurant directly.
Valentine's weekend packages
Feb 15, 2025 only
Treat you and your valentine to some roses and a little bubbly.

Popular dishes

Crispy Artichoke Fritters$15.95
lemon-caper aioli (v)
Crispy Calamari$18.95
vietnamese dipping sauce
Chilled "Old Bay" Peel & Eat Shrimp$18.95
lemon, garlic aioli, fire roasted cocktail sauce (gf*)
Ahi, Crab, & Avocado Stack$23.95
fresh crab, avocado & tomato, papaya-mango salsa, taro chips, sweet chili sauce (gf*)
Chef Deborah's Pepita & Sesame Crusted Brie$18.95
honey-roasted garlic, jalapeno jelly (v)
Shrimp Aguachile$19.95
shrimp, cucumber, ginger, jalapenos, lime juice, orange juice, radish, onions, corn chips (gf*)
Coconut Shrimp$18.95
horseradish-apricot glaze with mint & basil
Steamed Mussel Pot$21.95
PEI mussels, pinot grigio, chorizo, arugula, caramelized onion cream sauce
Chicken Pot Stickers$17.95
soy-ginger glaze with spicy vietnamese dipping sauce & toasted peanuts
Wagyu Ribeye Tartare$23.00
charred scallion dressing, avocado mousse, salt & pepper potato chips

Kelp Beds & Tide Pools

Island Prime's Lobster Bisque
butter poached lobster, sherry, brioche croutons
- Cup$11.95
- Bowl$15.95
French Onion Soup$12.95
beef broth, brandy, gruyère cheese, sourdough crouton (gf*)
Kale & Proscuitto Salad$13.95
black kale, slivered almonds, crispy goat cheese, cabbage, blackberries, champagne vinaigrette
Organic Baby Greens$11.95
tomatoes, cucumber, blue cheese, strawberries, candied walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette (gf, v*)
Caesar Salad$12.95
chopped romaine, focaccia croutons, parmesan cheese (gf*)
BLT Wedge Salad$13.95
bacon, red onion, tomato, blue cheese dressing, balsamic reduction (v*)

Shellfish Offerings

served with traditional mignonette & roasted-horseradish cocktail sauce

Oysters on the Half Shell
ask your server for our daily selection of east & west coast oysters (gf*)
- 1/2 Dozen$25.95
Seafood Platter
1/2 dozen oyster, 1/2 lb old bay peel & eat shrimp, mini ahi stack, salmon tartare (gf*)
- Serves 1-2$75.95
8oz Cold Water Lobster Tail
(gf)
- MP

Chef Deb's "Fuel for a Healthier Lifestyle"

Healthy Skirts On Fire Salad$25.95
spicy skirt steak, arugula, edamame, blue cheese crumble, avocado, cucumber, celery, red bell pepper, cherry tomato, pepitas, garlic croutons, blue cheese-balsamic vinaigrette
Veggie Burger$20.95
black bean, mushroom, buckwheat, red river quinoa patty, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, chipotle aioli, caramelized onions, sweet potato fries
Crispy Tofu Bowl$24.95
sushi rice, fried tofu, wasabi mousse, corn, scallions, carrots, sesame seeds, sweet & spicy sweet & spicy sauce
Everything Crusted Ahi$38.95
black rice, pineapple salsa, soy-ginger reduction, wasabi, pickled ginger
Ahi Tuna & Salmon Poke$26.95
sushi rice, avocado, edamame, scallions, fresno chilis, sesame-seaweed salad, wasabi aioli, papaya mango salsa (gf)

High Tide

C-Level Louie Salad$29.95
blue crab & rock shrimp, butter lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, cucumber, egg, capers, thousand island dressing (gf)
Lobster & Fontina BLT$28.95
housemade lobster & whitefish salad on jalapeño-cheddar sourdough, with sherried lobster bisque
Fish & Chips$24.95
panko-breaded alaskan cod with cole slaw, hushpuppies & parmesan fries
Lobster Mac 'n Cheese$30.95
served with local organic greens, candied walnuts & fresh herb vinaigrette
Seafood Pasta$36.95
pappardelle pasta, P.E.I. mussels, bay scallops, whitefish, shrimp, cherry tomato, garlic, chili flakes, pesto cream sauce
Fresh Catch Of The Day$39.95
marble potatoes, spinach, heirloom tomato, shiitake mushrooms, shallots, asparagus, dashi aioli (gf*)
Herb Crusted Salmon$41.95
garlic, cauliflower, carrots, crushed marble potatoes, lemon beurre blanc
Parmesan Chicken Piccata$31.95
roasted artichokes, broccolini, garlic-roasted tomatoes, marble potatoes, lemon-caper sauce (gf*)
C Level Filet Burger$21.95
ground filet & chuck on brioche bun, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, smoked bacon, choice of cheddar or blue cheese, french fries
Center Cut Filet 8oz$56.95
Served with broccolini, mashed potatoes, red wine demi-glace
Sterling Angus NY Strip 12oz$51.95
Served with broccolini, mashed potatoes, red wine demi-glace

What 4,979 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

C-Level offers "amazing service" with a "spectacular view" of San Diego Bay, making it a top choice for special occasions. Diners rave about the "delicious" food and "generous portions," highlighting dishes like the tuna melt, lobster bisque, and salads. The "friendly staff" and "beautiful atmosphere" elevate the dining experience.

4,979 Reviews

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Andrea
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The view is outstanding! Always worth it to take out of town company there. It presents a casual and relaxed setting. Nice contemporary menu with many options. A couple can even choose to share an item like their.waygu burger and they’ll bring it out onto two plates. Nice touch. Their prices have increased once again, but so have other prices at any given restaurant.
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Steve
VIP
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we had the most magical experience at sea level restaurant on Harbor Island in San Diego. What a beautiful day it must’ve been 80° with a clear sky overlooking the San Diego skyline. We were so fortunate to have my favorite waitress, Bernadette she has the best smile and the best attitude of any server, waitress waiter I know in all of San Diego county. And having gone there so many times in the past 10 or 12 years, we got to know the best assistant to server, his name was Jimmy attention to detail is unbelievable and he’s so pleasant and he recognizes us every time we come there we had a great experience and the food was incredible and I don’t want to say this out loud but my wife and I split the fish and chips and for an extra three dollars you get four pieces of fish instead of three love this place you can’t do better than an afternoon outside at C level.
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Ulises
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, you can’t go wrong dining here. Simply one of the best in San Diego
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Carol
New York City
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love the view and food great place!! Went here 3x during my trip to San Diego
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EMILIA
Baja California
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food is amazing and the view is breathtaking. Service is a bit slow but nothing too bad!
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KAREN
San Diego
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Unfortunately, our dinner was disappointing. We love c- level but this time it fell short. The reservation was made stating this was for a birthday. There was no acknowledgment of that. Our waiter took very could care of the table behind us. He checked on them frequently and even brought out a dessert with a candle for someone's birthday. Our food was okay. Had the waitor come back and checked on us, I probably would have sent my food back. The bell peppers were mushy, and the Portobello mushroom was flavorless and burnt. The Gluten free bread was so toasted it was hard as rock. Our salad never came, and again, we had to flag our waiter down at the end of the dinner to tell him to please take that off that check.
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Aimee
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Jessie was amazing. Attentive, kind and rrally made the overall experience a memorable one! Thank you, Jessie!
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Doug
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! Great food! Great view! Outstanding lunch
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Ilyssa
Washington DC
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
TLDR: Mediocre food and bad service despite stunning view. The food is inconsistent...the Korean tofu bowl has been prepared differently every time I order it and the past couple times, has arrived with no sauce (despite the waiters warning "it's spicy" - there is no sauce/flavor, spicy or not, at all!). The only reason I've been back repeatedly is because the view is fantastic and I love showing it to out-of-town visitors. However, this was the last straw and I will not be returning with visitors. C-Level may have the advantage of fantastic location, but the food is overpriced for what it is (mediocre), and service was terrible. Our server did not come to check on us. I repeatedly had to flag her down to request water and remind her to bring items we'd ordered. The out-of-town guest I'd brought was not pleased with the experience, so that's where this stops being a "fun attraction" for visitors and just becomes a waste of money.
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Scott
VIP
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a wonderful dinner at C-Level. The Crusted Brie was delicious and our server Mindy was kind & attentive.
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FAQs

C-Level offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 298-6802.

C-Level is rated 4.7 stars by 4979 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 85 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross street
Harbor Island Dr
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Seafood, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.clevelsd.com/?y_source=1_MTU2Njg3ODgtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(619) 298-6802
Catering
Take Chef Deborah Scott's cuisine to your special event, work function or party. For more details, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.
Private party facilities
Host your private event on the C-Level Lanai with breathtaking views of the San Diego Bay and skyline. For parties of 15-30 there is no better location to celebrate your special occasion, work function or family get-together. For pricing and information, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.

C-Level

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Lover's Menu

Valentine's weekend packages

Seafood Pasta

Crispy Calamari

Seafood Platter

Under Way

Crispy Artichoke Fritters$15.95

Crispy Calamari$18.95

Chilled "Old Bay" Peel & Eat Shrimp$18.95

Ahi, Crab, & Avocado Stack$23.95

Chef Deborah's Pepita & Sesame Crusted Brie$18.95

Shrimp Aguachile$19.95

Coconut Shrimp$18.95

Steamed Mussel Pot$21.95

Chicken Pot Stickers$17.95

Wagyu Ribeye Tartare$23.00

Kelp Beds & Tide Pools

Island Prime's Lobster Bisque

French Onion Soup$12.95

Kale & Proscuitto Salad$13.95

Organic Baby Greens$11.95

Caesar Salad$12.95

BLT Wedge Salad$13.95

Shellfish Offerings

Oysters on the Half Shell

Seafood Platter

8oz Cold Water Lobster Tail

Chef Deb's "Fuel for a Healthier Lifestyle"

Healthy Skirts On Fire Salad$25.95

Veggie Burger$20.95

Crispy Tofu Bowl$24.95

Everything Crusted Ahi$38.95

Ahi Tuna & Salmon Poke$26.95

High Tide

C-Level Louie Salad$29.95

Lobster & Fontina BLT$28.95

Fish & Chips$24.95

Lobster Mac 'n Cheese$30.95

Seafood Pasta$36.95

Fresh Catch Of The Day$39.95

Herb Crusted Salmon$41.95

Parmesan Chicken Piccata$31.95

C Level Filet Burger$21.95

Center Cut Filet 8oz$56.95

Sterling Angus NY Strip 12oz$51.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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