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insideOUT, San Diego, CA

insideOUT

4.8
4.8
2441 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–11:45 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 888-8623
  • Website
    http://insideoutsd.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Johnny Duran
  • Private party facilities
    insideOUT® features unique indoor and outdoor semi-private event spaces, as well as a full venue buyout option. It all starts with an idea! Let our Private Events Manager, Christine Kerns, elevate it for you. Please contact christine@insideoutsd.com for more details and walk-throughs.
  • Location
    1642 University Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92103
  • Neighborhood
    Hillcrest
  • Cross street
    Centre Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    https://accesshillcrest.com/
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,441 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Best Ambiance

  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
InsideOUT offers a vibrant and delightful dining experience. Guests rave about its "amazing food," "phenomenal staff," and "great vibes." The decor is frequently described as "instagramable" and "beautiful," enhancing the lively atmosphere. While the menu could use more vegan options, the service, ambiance, and festive themes consistently delight patrons.

2,441 Reviews

  1. Tereza

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and experience. We had amazing yummy time.

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  2. Scott

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique setting, great staff. The food was quick on a busy night, the waiter was quick with serving ours and other patrons tables.

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  3. LORI

    VIP

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    insideOUT is one of my favorite restaurants. This was my friend’s first time here and she absolutely loved it as much as I do. The food, service and atmosphere is beyond perfection. I’m older so I would prefer that the music isn’t so loud on a weekday but it’s not so loud that it keeps me from coming back.

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  4. Taylor

    VIP

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fun vibes, good food, and great service. Enjoyed it!

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  5. Jason

    VIP

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grant was our server. He did an outstanding job suggesting cocktails to go with our appetizers and wines to go with our meals. Chef Johnny came by the table to say hello! I feel like we got a 5 star treatment and we definitely appreciated it. The food and the service has gotten so much better here over the years. Quite a treat to see and do! Love it so much!

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  6. Owen

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This was my second time at the restaurant. The first time it was very quiet and we were seated quickly. This time we had to wait 30 minutes past our reservation time to sit. After we were sat the service was descent and the food was great!

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  7. Patty

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant totally recommended Inside Out to everyone. Recently had a big celebration and the managers Tim and Paris were very helpful. Thank you Tim for helping me with the seating arrangements. The customer service is excellent our server Josh was fabulous. The food is super good and drinks are great. The restaurant is fun, energetic and has great decor especially when they decorate it for their authentic experiences . I totally recommend this restaurant. Patty L

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  8. John

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was such a cool experience! The staff was great and the food was delicious. Wonderful drinks too. My friends and I had a great time and will definitely be back!

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  9. Miguel

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal staff, amazing food, great vibes … absolute gem

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  10. Shani

    VIP

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was amazing and our food was delicious !

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insideOUT is rated 4.8 stars by 2441 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 times today

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Google Map for insideOUT

1642 University Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Centre Street
  • Neighborhood
    Hillcrest
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–11:45 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    https://accesshillcrest.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Johnny Duran
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://insideoutsd.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 888-8623
  • Private party facilities
    insideOUT® features unique indoor and outdoor semi-private event spaces, as well as a full venue buyout option. It all starts with an idea! Let our Private Events Manager, Christine Kerns, elevate it for you. Please contact christine@insideoutsd.com for more details and walk-throughs.

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