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4.7
Exceptional(5338)
$$$$
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 115 times today
Food, service and overall experience was amazing! Staff were so kind and attentive and went above and beyond to celebrate my husband’s birthday.
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4.8
Exceptional(1786)
$$$$
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 45 times today
Great knowledgable staff Delicious food Definitely recommend
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4.7
Exceptional(7511)
$$$$
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 104 times today
Incredible food and experience we had. Pichanche steak was amazing
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4.5
Awesome(218)
$$$$
• Californian • Coronado
Booked 103 times today
We had such a wonderful time! The restaurant was beautiful, and the atmosphere was fun and perfect for celebrating a birthday with a big group. The food was delicious, and the service was absolutely awesome. Everyone made us feel welcome and taken care of throughout the evening. It was a great experience from start to finish, and we would definitely come back!
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4.6
Exceptional(312)
$$$$
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 42 times today
our 2nd time dining at Shorebird and it was excellent before the concert at Rady Shell. our server was friendly and attentive, food was delicious but there was a party of 8 in the room next to us that was very loud, we could not hear our conversation. not sure what they can do about that but maybe put larger parties in a different part of the restaurant. let them mingle together:)
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4.6
Exceptional(7152)
$$$$
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 75 times today
Absolutely stunning views, perfect for dinner. Heat lamps on if needed. Staff was great and food was top notch!
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4.6
Exceptional(667)
$$$$
• Californian • Banker's Hill
Booked 53 times today
This was our second time dining at Books & Records. The first time was on a busier week night and with the close tables and live music it had a liveliness to it but not super conducive for quiet conversation. This time we visited on a Sunday evening and it was quiet and we had great table conversation. Both times our food was excellent (we love the brussel sprouts and the chicken bao buns). This time we also got the tuna crudo and it was delicious. Service is attentive and our server was kind.
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4.6
Exceptional(8488)
$$$$
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 71 times today
I always love the prado! Food was great! Salmon and steak were cooked perfectly. Waiters were super kind, helpful and really attentive. So happy we went in. Thank you.
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4.8
Exceptional(1971)
$$$$
• Californian • Mission Hills
Booked 163 times today
Amazing all around, the food, service, and ambiance was excellent!
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4.3
Awesome(1195)
$$$$
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 23 times today
Great food and drinks, food and drinks were worth the cost. Service was great.

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  • Joy
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Food, service and overall experience was amazing! Staff were so kind and attentive and went above and beyond to celebrate my husband’s birthday.
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    Ironside Fish & Oyster$$$$• Seafood• Little Italy
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    4.7
  • nickGold
    Orange County •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Incredible food and experience we had. Pichanche steak was amazing
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    Herb & Wood$$$$• Californian• Little Italy
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    4.7
  • Jasmine Gold
    Los Angeles •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Amazing all around, the food, service, and ambiance was excellent!
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    Starlite$$$$• Steakhouse• Mission Hills
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    4.8
  • LauraGold
    San Diego •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    This was our second visit to By the Sea, on our first visit I decided this was my new favorite restaurant in San Diego, I thought the ambiance, the service and the food were all excellent!! Our second visit was just as wonderful!! Hostess Emma is so charming and an absolute gem at that front desk! Food and service were perfect!!! Well done! Not an easy task in today’s market! Still my favorite new restaurant!!
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    By The Sea$$$$• Mediterranean• Coronado
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    4.5
  • Anna
    Charlotte •44 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 25, 2026
    Our waiter was well informed about the food and portion size, with good recommendations. The sashimi tuna, cucumber salad, butternut squash dumplings, and lamb Szechuan noodles were excellent
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    Kettner Exchange$$$$• Contemporary American• Little Italy
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    4.8
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