4.9
- 4.8Food
- 4.9Service
- 4.9Ambience
- 4.6Value
Noise • Moderate
1 - 12 people
1 - 12 people
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4.9
Noise • Moderate
San Diego
Seafood
San Diego
Great for scenic views
San Diego
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November 20, 2024
The Brigantine Group’s proposed acquisition includes the upstairs restaurant, which could be part of a waterfront upgrade costing $20 million or more. It now serves dinner only, a change that contributed to lower revenue at the waterfront venues.
Published in San Diego Union-Tribune
May 23, 2024
Happy Half Hour visits Top of the Market, a Marina District restaurant with sweeping bay views, and speaks with executive chef Robin James about his creative seafood menu. The article highlights dishes including seared scallops with Spanish chorizo and the restaurant’s longtime cioppino.
Published in San Diego Magazine
Private dining isn't part of the offering, Top of the Market focuses on its elegant open dining room and rooftop deck rather than private rooms.
Guests frequently describe portions as generous and filling, several reviews call the portions "ample" or "very generous."
Yes, Top of the Market is a popular choice for special evenings, with panoramic bay views, an intimate dining room, and many guests reporting memorable anniversary and romantic dinners.
Yes, Top of the Market offers outdoor seating: guests enjoy the rooftop/deck and patio areas with bay and sunset views, including a glass-enclosed deck that feels like dining al fresco with shelter.
Midweek midday is the sweet spot, reviewers note that midweek/midday offers the best seating options and lunchtime visits can be pleasantly uncrowded.
Top of the Market can be busy during holiday events, guests who visited on the Fourth of July reported long waits and fireworks seating, while midweek midday/noon luncheons and some Saturday nights have been noted as not crowded and quieter.
For a quieter visit and the best seating choices, aim for midweek midday/lunch; if you want the signature waterfront moment, book around sunset to enjoy the spectacular bay views.
Top of the Market offers an elegant dining room plus a rooftop deck/patio (glass‑enclosed balcony/veranda), a chef’s counter, and a full bar for cocktails and casual seating.
Yes, Top of the Market is welcoming to families: reviewers note kids meals are available and staff who “treated our little people with kindness and respect, ” making it a comfortable choice for celebrations.
Top of the Market is an elegant, elevated seafood dining room with panoramic bay views, white-tablecloth seating and a glass-enclosed deck, a relaxing, romantic spot popular for sunset dinners and special occasions.
Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formalwear; many guests do dress up a touch for anniversaries and other celebrations.
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