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1. Seneca
4.7
Exceptional(4277)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 168 times today
Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
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2. Callie Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(280)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 80 times today
Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.
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3. The Henry - Coronado
4.8
Exceptional(2529)
Price: Moderate
• American • Coronado
Booked 95 times today
Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.
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4. Animae
4.7
Exceptional(3284)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Downtown
Booked 110 times today
ANIMAE’s eclectic West Coast cuisine, layered with Asian influences, comes to life under Celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey. Applying a California cooking style to ANIMAE’S traditional coal-fired oven and grill, Chef Malarkey’s menu is as thoughtful as it is refined, elevating local produce and seasonal ingredients to create a lively and progressive culinary program.
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5. Cowboy Star
4.8
Exceptional(4796)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 61 times today
Located in the heart of the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, Cowboy Star is dedicated to providing an unmatched attention to detail and a level of service that immediately sets us apart. Cowboy Star guests are the number one priority and guest satisfaction is the base upon which our entire concept is built. Our level of service is only matched by our celebration of regional American heirloom recipes offered with genuine neighborly hospitality. We are committed to supporting local and regional farmers, fishers and producers by cooking food that recaptures the simple and pure tastes found in locally grown, natural and organic ingredients. We strive to raise awareness of a more sustainable food future, while helping to restore a sense of community that brings us back to a more homegrown time.The Cowboy Star Menu features the finest in select natural products including Niman Ranch all natural beef from the nation's leading Certified Humane Angus herd.
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6. MOTHERSHIP
4.7
Exceptional(366)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park
Booked 67 times today
Tropical space adventure in South Park! Exotic cocktails. Interplanetary fusion small plates. Named Best Bars In America by Esquire Magazine. Reservations offer 90-minute experience like no other, venturing towards the outer limits of the tropical flavor galaxy! WALK INS WELCOME - Walk-in tables are available daily. Early arrival is encouraged and there is a paging system in the event of a waitlist.
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7. The Prado at Balboa Park
4.6
Exceptional(7942)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 57 times today
Located in San Diego's Balboa Park, in the Historic House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm and California cuisine.
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8. Fogo de Chao - San Diego
4.2
Awesome(3858)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • Downtown
Booked 93 times today
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
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9. Nobu San Diego
4.6
Exceptional(3759)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 56 times today
World renowned for its award winning "New Style" Japanese cuisine, Nobu continues to offer savvy diners across the globe a culinary adventure. Our San Diego location is yet another canvas for Chef Nobu Matsuhisa to display his legendary dishes, such as the Black Cod Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno. The restaurant which is nestled in the perennially hip and centrally located Hard Rock Hotel also features unique creations by Executive Chef David Meade who has honed his skill at Nobu locations in Miami and New York. Nobu San Diego delivers equally on food, impeccable service and ambiance that is sophisticated yet lively.
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10. Buona Forchetta
4.6
Exceptional(871)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South Park
Booked 48 times today
Buona Forchetta started in 2011 as a craving of Matteo’s to bring some of his native Italy to our adopted home of South Park. We found the perfect corner and built the perfect oven. Since then, we’ve strived to deliver an exceptional and authentic Italian experience to our customers keeping our focus on the simple recipes that Matteo grew up on. We owe a huge “grazie” to our neighbors who have joined us on this awesome journey, and we hope that you will continue to be part of our story.

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  • NatashaVIP
    Los Angeles •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Great job on all fronts! It’s always an overall delightful experience to dine here.
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    AnimaePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Anthony
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Carlos was amazing! So attentive and professional. Great vibe and the mortadella pizza was incredible! Never had anything like that before.
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    SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Rodger& Nancy
    California Central Coast •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Thank you once again for a fabulous experience for our family celebration at The Henry. We love it so much that we make sure to celebrate together here. Your staff are so attentive and we love the atmosphere! You always make us feel at home when we are not at home. We love your menu each time!
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    The Henry - CoronadoPrice: Moderate• American• Coronado
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    4.8
  • Stephanie
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Loved it! Definitely coming back. I was very happy with the service, especially how my 7 year old was treated. He had a blast :)
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    Cowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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    4.8
  • nikolasVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    I took my mom there last night for dinner. We are from Chicago and are no strangers to good food and Michelin-starred level dining. This was hands down one of the best meals we've both had in a long time. Get the hangar steak and lamp chops. The avocade labneh and hummus were beautiful too with locally sourced crudite. I also had the scarpinocc which was one of the best pastas I've ever had (even compared to what I've tried in Italy itself). We couldn't believe this place didn't have a michelin star yet but suspect that will change by the time we come back again. Next time we are in San Diego, this is the first stop we are making.
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    Callie RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Downtown
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    4.8

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