Best Restaurants for Birthdays in National City

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1. Kalaveras - Chula Vista

4.6

Exceptional(105)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Chula Vista / Bonita

Booked 11 times today

We're creating a new concept of modern rustic dining with a fusion of traditional and vanguard Mexican ingredients. Our food is chef-driven, using classic cooking techniques with fresher and healthier options. We're elevating bold, authentic flavors and presenting a new way of eating. In the bar you'll find over 90 different tequilas and Mezcal spirits.

2. La Bella's

4.3

Awesome(237)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Chula Vista / Bonita

Booked 2 times today

La Bella`s is known as "Where People Meet to Eat" is San Diego South Bay, Enjoy Italian Recipes handed down from Papa & Kitty at the Original La Bella's since 1955.At La Bella Café & Games next door, Reserve banquet table with No Cover Fee, for a special request to Reserve for 15 Guests or More will require a $1 per per person cover fee for 2 1/2 hour reservation, You can add time to your Event after Dining by enjoying the Billiards & Arcade Area, & Your Guests may Buy their Own Craft Brews & Fine Wines too! Reservation time may be extended by coordinate the Host, by releasing any unused tables toward the end of your event, La Bella`s offers Family Style Dinners & Our popular dishes in 4 quart Catering Trays.Events please call the Maitre D' at 619-426-8820 to confirm availability & cover fee.

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3. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Chula Vista

4.3

Awesome(45)

Price: Moderate

• American • Chula Vista / Bonita

Booked 6 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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4. Red Lobster - Chula Vista

4.1

Excellent(53)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Chula Vista / Bonita

Booked 6 times today

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

5. insideOUT

4.8

Exceptional(2308)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hillcrest

Booked 45 times today

insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.We are excited to announce our highly anticipated Holiday Oasis Experience beginning Thursday, November 7th! Visit our website for additional information under "Happenings."Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.

6. Seneca

4.7

Exceptional(4176)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 121 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.

7. Animae

4.8

Exceptional(3210)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 68 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.

8. Cowboy Star

4.9

Exceptional(4744)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 37 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.

9. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6458)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 74 times today

A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.

10. MOTHERSHIP

4.8

Exceptional(318)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • North Park

Booked 52 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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Connie
San Diego •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The team there as always provided outstanding service. Very welcoming, attentive and so fun. Unfortunately the food was a little underwhelming (my chicken was dry and my friends’ side dish was cold). However, the holiday decorations were so fun and festive. Had a great evening celebrating my friend’s birthday!
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insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
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4.8
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AnaW
San Diego •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Nov 2024
We used to avoid coming here on the weekends because of the long waits. Now that you can make a reservation is so much better. Our food was amazing, Patty our service was very attentive and friendly. I wanted to make sure management knew how satisfied we were. Walter came to our table and asked how everything went. We told him that this was one of our better experiences here. I hope they continue to be on top of their food quality and good customer service.
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Red Lobster - Chula VistaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Chula Vista / Bonita
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4.1
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Mona
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Nov 2024
Thank you for hosting my birthday this year. Everything was perfect!!
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Kalaveras - Chula VistaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Chula Vista / Bonita
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4.6
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Sally
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 Nov 2024
We ordered the wings and large pizza with pepperoni and sausage. It was soooooo goooddd!!!!!
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La Bella'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Chula Vista / Bonita
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4.3
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Shirley
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 Oct 2024
Food and service was great. Waters’s was sweet and very helpful.
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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Chula VistaPrice: Moderate• American• Chula Vista / Bonita
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4.3

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77 restaurants available nearby

1. Kalaveras - Chula Vista

2. La Bella's

3. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Chula Vista

4. Red Lobster - Chula Vista

5. insideOUT

6. Seneca

7. Animae

8. Cowboy Star

9. Herb & Wood

10. MOTHERSHIP

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