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Island Prime, San Diego, CA
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Island Prime

$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Deborah Scott

From the OpenTable editors: Meet San Diego’s only waterfront steakhouse: Island Prime’s unique location propped up on wooden stilts above San Diego Bay is reason enough to splurge here. And so is the premium surf-and-turf menu by award-winning chef Deborah Scott, featuring signatures like a filet trio with blue cheese, wild mushrooms, and Alaskan king crab.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 298-6802
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room for up to 65 guests, with waterfront views.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Lovers packages

    Feb 18, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025
    Celebrate love everyday!
  • Lover's packages

    Feb 26, 2025 - Mar 2, 2025
    Celebrate love everyday!
  • Lover's Packages

    Mar 5, 2025 - Mar 9, 2025
    Celebrate love everyday!

What 8,450 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Island Prime offers stellar dining with "fantastic service" and "amazing views" of San Diego's skyline. Known for "perfectly cooked" steaks and "splendid" seafood, it's ideal for celebrations. Guests praise the "wonderful" ambiance and attentive staff. Though some find it pricey, the overall experience is "worth every cent."

8,450 Reviews
  1. Lou

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Came the day after Valentine’s, so the restaurant was still busy with celebrators. Started with a couple of drinks at the bar—unfortunately, the old fashioned was nothing special; I’ve had much better. We were initially seated at a small two-seater right in the draft of the front door. I asked to be moved, and they kindly accommodated us with a larger table further back, offering a nice view of Coronado (though we lost the downtown view). Still, the setting was pleasant. For food, we ordered the lobster bisque, filet trio, and the 38-day New York strip. Surprisingly, the best part of the meal was the bread—absolutely delicious! The lobster bisque was too thick and creamy for my taste. The filet trio was served on cold mashed potatoes, and the steaks weren’t cooked evenly. The New York strip was disappointingly tough and gristly, lacking any standout flavor unless heavily doctored. I didn’t bother sending it back, as I just wanted to eat and move on. On the bright side, the staff was excellent—very friendly and attentive throughout the meal.

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  2. James

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat! Food is excellent, service is good, view is outstanding!

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  3. Lisa

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and fantastic!!! The service was just okay. I didn’t think our server was that attentive to us. I actually had to get her attention to order coffee and dessert. It seemed like she was giving the customers with alcohol drinks more attention which is not right. The busboy was very attentive. I wanted to thank him when we left but I didn’t see him. It’s been a few years since we’ve been here and the prices seem considerably higher but then inflation for food is up so we understand restaurants have to raise their cost.

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  4. Aaron

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best dinner experience I ever had I want to come back again for every single occasion I have. It was beautiful and all the staff was so very pleasant. The food is amazing as well. Best valentines experience ever!

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  5. Edgar

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The only comment that I will bring up is the table setting, we were sat down on a small round table, I do understand it's a busy occasion and trying to accommodate every customer but we felt we seated to close together with other tables. We are regular patrons of this restaurant and this is considered fine dining. We were just a little bit surprised I guessed. Our server Patrick was very kind, we appreciate that.

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  6. barbara

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience for Valentine’s Day. The food was delicious and our server, Desirae, was great and very helpful with all of the questions we asked. The pre fixe Valentine’s Day menu had multiple selections, I was not expecting the variety. Everything was great, I look forward to returning and exploring the full menu.

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  7. Troy

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was great. I honestly think they gave my girlfriend and I the best seat in the house, perfect for Valentine. Panoramic views of San Diego City skyline, San Diego Bay and Coronado Island. Beautiful night, couldn't be more perfect.

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  8. Christinne

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited Island Prime for the first time on Valentine’s Day. The parking was easy. The wait time was minimal. The service was prompt and attentive. Our window-side table had an amazing view of the downtown waterfront. The food was fabulous. My husband is not a big fan of eating out, but he said it’s the only place he wants to eat out in San Diego. Five stars!!

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  9. Ryan

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambiance, delicious food, excellent service

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  10. Eric

    San Diego

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always love our time here. Our son is a manager at another Cohn restaurant in Carlsbad, and the staff here remembers us and his time dining with us. Regardless, their care for us is always the best. Thank you Ishmael for your service to us!!

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FAQs

Island Prime is rated 4.7 stars by 8450 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 54 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Island Prime

880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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