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Island Prime

$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Fancy
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

  • Thanksgiving Day Celebration

    $89.95 per person

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    Celebrate Thanksgiving Island Prime & C-Level as we serve delectable 3 course menu from 12-7:30pm. Indulge in seasonal favorites such as Diestel Farms Free Range Turkey or Center Cut Filet Mignon. Menu is priced at 89.95 for adults and $22.95 for kids, excluding tax, gratuity and surcharge. This reservation will be for indoor seating at Island Prime as well as the indoor section of the C-Level Lounge. C-Level happy hour will not be offered on Thanksgiving.
    Thanksgiving Day Celebration Photo
  • Christmas Day Celebration

    $94.95 per person

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Celebrate the joyous season while taking in views of the San Diego skyline. Island Prime and C-Level will be open from 12-7:30pm serving a special 3-course menu on Christmas Day. Try favorites such as Lobster Bisque Soup and Filet Mignon. Don't forget the Eggnog Cheesecake for dessert! Menu is priced at $94.95 for adults and $23.95 for kids, excluding tax, gratuity and surcharge. This reservation will be for indoor seating at Island Prime as well as the indoor section of C-Level Lounge. C-Level happy hour will not be offered on Christmas Day.
  • New Year's Eve Celebration

    $99.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Ring in 2025 at Island Prime and C-Level! Celebrate the New Year with Chef Deborah Scott's delicious 3 course menu. Indulge in the Center Cut Filet Mignon or Cirtus Herb Crusted Salmon. Don't forget the Creme Brulee Cheesecake for dessert! Our NYE menus priced at $99.95 per person, $24.95 per child excluding tax, gratuity and surcharge. This reservation will be for indoor seating at Island Prime as well as the indoor section of C-Level Lounge. C-Level happy hour will not be offered on New Years Eve.

What 8,309 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Island Prime in San Diego is a top choice for memorable dining, boasting "stunning ocean views" and a "panoramic downtown skyline backdrop." Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "delicious, well-prepared food," including standout steaks and seafood. The "inviting ambiance" makes it perfect for special occasions and romantic dinners.

8,309 Reviews
  1. Tara

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice atmosphere, great food. Very pricey! I was happy to hear there was gluten free bread, but it was generic toasted white bread. They can do so much more at those prices

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  2. LoriK

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Hostesses need to be retrained in attending to their customers...

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  3. Linda

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb experience, foodie speaking…food, service, ambiance, all top notch! Thank you Seth!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambience, pretty view. Wouldn’t go back for the food. I didn’t enjoy their bread, didn’t really like the cucumber water that was served, it was just ok. This would be perfect romantic date, just wouldn’t come for the food.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We made reservations for 7:15pm, where we were seated at 7:30. The waiter was a great, the ahi poke was great, along with the lobster. The filet mignon was over cooked, the onion rings were undercooked. Although the seemed to be in such a hurry to take order and bring food, the quality of food seemed to be lacking for a total bill of close to $400.00 for 2 people. We are willing to pay if the service, quality and food is worth it. Island prime needs improvement including not seating on time with reservations and hostess should be cordial and kind and informative when seating guests with reservations and inform them they are running 15+ minutes late. …..☺️ This has yet to happen at Morton’s !

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  6. Bob

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointing meal to celebrate a friend's birthday. The window table looking out on the harbor was a nice start, and the bread was terrific. Unfortunately, it was also the best part of the meal. Three of us ordered Caesar salad, which was just a small head of Romaine lettuce cut in half, with a few croutons and a very un-caesarlike dressing, that actually detracted from the taste. Very overpriced for a minimal effort and presentation. For dinner, I had the shrimp linguini, which, at $45 was again way overpriced, as it came with three large shrimp, a small amount of linguini, and was in a sauce that was a mish-mash of flavors which not only didn't blend together, it had no particular taste, and was almost a distraction as such. We also had the ahi tuna stack, which was decent, and the brick chicken, also just okay. As the desserts were all priced at $15, we decided not to take a chance on wasting even more money, as our overall tab came to just under $200. We agreed that we would never return to Island Prime if that was the best they could offer.

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  7. Robert

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This is our third time visiting Island Prime, and likely our last. We were disappointed. The food was mediocre and the prices exorbitant. It’s like the dishes were more for show than for eating. The baked brie, for example, had too many ingredients that cancelled each other and drowned the flavor of the brie. The roast garlic was half cooked. The lettuce wedge salad was disappointing, too, consisting of mediocre lettuce with a dollop of indistinct stuff ladled on top. The subtle sea bass was plopped in a white bean gritty goo with little flavor. The asparagus were overcooked and stringy. On the other hand, the $75 ribeye was well cooked and tasty. This is our third visit to Island Prime, and the quality - if not the prices - have slipped.

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  8. Daniel

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Highly recommend. Bone in rib eye was delicious

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  9. Patrick

    San Diego

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unparalleled views of the city skyline and bay, plus fantastic food and impeccable service!

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  10. James

    Pittsburgh

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a group of nine and everyone was raving over their food. The service was excellent and they had a very good wine list as well. The setting was fantastic as you actually felt like you were sitting in the water. I will definitely go back when I’m in San Diego.

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FAQs

Island Prime is rated 4.6 stars by 8309 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 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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