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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 67 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 Menu

    $99.95 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    For Valentine's Day we are offering a lovers-themed 3-course menu for $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 and all tables will have a 2-hour dining time. For specific table requests, please contact the restaurant directly.
    Lovers Menu Photo
  • Valentine's weekend packages

    Feb 15, 2025 only
    Treat you and your valentine to some roses and a little bubbly.

What 8,414 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Island Prime offers a stunning waterfront dining experience with "amazing views" of the San Diego skyline. Guests rave about the "delicious food," including expertly cooked steaks and seafood. The service is "outstanding," often highlighted for its attentiveness and professionalism. A perfect spot for special occasions, it's worth every penny.

8,414 Reviews
  1. Joseph

    VIP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant has a pretty view of the ocean and the city. The staff are very professional and friendly as well, and the food is splendid (though it might turn out to be more expensive than what the price marker here suggests).

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  2. Michele

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is amazing and food great! Even our 7year old loves it!

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  3. Steve

    VIP

    San Diego

    125 reviews

    5.0

    125 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Courtney and Alexa were perfect in making our anniversary celebration just right. The service is always excellent and Courtney sets the standard for that. Our food, timing and ambiance were exactly what we wanted for a quiet night with great views of the city and a well-prepared meal. Thanks to the team for all!

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  4. Drew

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been here several times. It was a great night for my daughter’s 21st birthday dinner. The service was amazing and the food was great. Always amazing people and ambiance too.

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  5. Danielle

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The fillets were fantastic, wonderful wine, and the service was good. I was disappointed that I told them in a message that we’d be there for my wife’s birthday and they never did anything for her. They celebrated a table by us for their birthday but not ours, at least that’s what I assumed the candle on the dessert they brought to their table was for. The table we were at had a huge beam in the middle so we really couldn’t see the view. I was too busy staring at my beautiful wife so it didn’t bother me much but she was bummed at the table they sat us at. It was a wonderful meal and great company so I can’t complain but it’s important to specify what you want/need and from now on I will be more apt to do so at all restaurants not just this one.

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  6. Eddie

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, and Seth our server, who we have had twice, was terrific! We will be asking for him whenever we dine there.

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  7. Ronald

    VIP

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and wait staff were incredible. The view of the bay and downtown lights were amazing and romantic.

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  8. Vanessa

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were promptly sat for our reservation. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Our server was attentive and the food was delicious.

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  9. Ebony

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Island Prime Steakhouse provided an unforgettable dining experience, making it the perfect place to celebrate our honeymoon. The ambiance was stunning sophisticated yet cozy creating a special atmosphere from the moment we arrived. The service was exceptional; our male server was attentive, thoughtful, and even surprised us with a complimentary dessert to mark the occasion. The food was absolutely outstanding. The crab cake was incredibly flavorful, with just the right balance of seasoning, letting the sweet, tender crab shine through. The Porterhouse steak was perfectly cooked, incredibly tender, and bursting with flavor in every bite. As a side, the mac & cheese with pork belly was rich and creamy, packed with layers of flavor, and topped with crispy onion fries that added a delightful crunch. From start to finish, Island Prime delivered an unforgettable experience that we will cherish for years to come. It’s the ideal spot for any special celebration!

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  10. Virginia

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had delicious food that was beautifully presented and the service was excellent.

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FAQs

Island Prime is rated 4.6 stars by 8414 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 67 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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