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Saint James French Diner, San Diego, CA

Saint James French Diner

4.6
4.6
247 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
This American diner meets elegant French bistro is open Monday–Friday for Breakfast and Lunch, every day for Dinner and Happy Hour, and on the weekends for Brunch. With a full bar and an approachable menu, locals and travelers can indulge in a variety of French-inspired classics, from shared mussels to ratatouille and burgers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (323) 327-9702
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For catered events please contact us at <br /><br />BONJOUR@SAINTJAMESFRENCHDINER.COM<br /><br />619.678.1007
  • Private party facilities
    For private events please contact us at BONJOUR@SAINTJAMESFRENCHDINER.COM619.678.1007
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Daily Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Wed - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Daily from 3pm - 6pm. $4 Beers, $6 select wines by the glass $8 cocktails, and $10 burgers all night long! Served 3pm-6pm.

    Daily Happy Hour! Photo
  • Society Brunch Club!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 10:00 AM - 2:45 PM,Sat - 10:00 AM - 2:45 PM
    Join us for Society Brunch Club Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-3pm. Make your brunch sparkle with Bottomless Mimosas or a Saint James Combo! Cheers to you, San Diego!

    Society Brunch Club! Photo
  • Tuesdays All Night Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Make Tuesday's your spot! $4 Beers, $6 select wines by the glass $8 cocktails, and $10 burgers all night long! Served 3pm-10pm.

    Tuesdays All Night Happy Hour! Photo

What 247 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • San Diego

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  • San Diego

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Saint James French Diner offers a charming bistro experience with "outstanding food" and "friendly service." Guests rave about the "Parisienne burger," "steak frites," and "French onion soup." Located in historic Gaslamp, it provides a cozy ambiance perfect for a delightful meal. Happy hour and attentive staff enhance the experience.

247 Reviews
  1. Liliana

    VIP

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent service. Happy hour has great choices, can’t wait to go back

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  2. Scarlett

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Saint James French Diner offers a charming dining experience with its delightful ambiance and stylish decor. The atmosphere is vibrant, featuring good music, though it can get a bit loud. Reservations are a must as the place fills up quickly. Service: While the staff ensured we received everything we ordered, the service felt a little slow at times. Food: A mix of hits and misses: Starters: The tartare and onion soup were excellent and set high expectations. Entrees: The bouillabaisse boil with fries was flavorful and satisfying, but the ratatouille on the side was disappointing. Dessert: The chocolate soufflé was enjoyable but not particularly memorable. Overall Recommendation: Saint James French Diner is a cute spot worth visiting at least once, especially for its unique vibe and some standout dishes. Despite a few misses, the food is generally good, and the ambiance adds to the experience. Rating: 4/5 stars

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  3. Jean-Luc

    Las Vegas

    49 reviews

    2.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    If you know and enjoy French food do not go there. The food was not bad, just not at all what the menu said it was. French bread, Beuf Bourguignon, Ratatouille, Crème Brûlée, none of those hit the mark. However the service was great, and the wine was priced reasonably.

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  4. Tyler

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    this place is awesome. I was very surprised at how delicious the burger parisienne was - and the house whiskey smash! the roast chicken was great too. the happy hour deals were awesome and the staff was great. we live downtown and have to say, some of the best executed cocktails in the city and we’ve been looking for a while!

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  5. Gloria

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for an amazing birthday celebration here this year on Jan 9, 2025. We love freighting and requested him and he was absolutely loving and so amazing! My bestie and I will continue coming here just for Creighton, and your food and delicious happy hour menus and chocolate suflet’s are sooo amazing!

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  6. Jenn

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great discovery…highly recommend the French Onion soup and Parisienne Burger. Great Happy hours and fun and friendly service!

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  7. Sara

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Average American dinner with a splash of French food. Cute ambiance.

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  8. Michi

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We found out the restaurant was closed when my friend showed up 5mins before our 3pm reservation. I was trying to call 30mins earlier to let them know some of the party may be late, but the number noted on OpenTable and even on Yelp kept sending me to the offsite operator to book a room. I know OpenTable is not affiliated to the restaurants, and it should be the restaurant’s responsibility to update their hours on this app and not take any reservations if they plan to be closed.

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  9. betz

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super delicious & service was outstanding ! Will be back next time i visit San Diego.

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  10. Keiko

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent , I felt chef’s pride Waiter Creyton B gave us an excellent service We really enjoyed the time Thank you guys

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FAQs

Saint James French Diner is rated 4.6 stars by 247 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 19 times today
Google Map for Saint James French Diner

830 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-6307

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (323) 327-9702
  • Catering
    For catered events please contact us at <br /><br />BONJOUR@SAINTJAMESFRENCHDINER.COM<br /><br />619.678.1007
  • Private party facilities
    For private events please contact us at BONJOUR@SAINTJAMESFRENCHDINER.COM619.678.1007
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