Best Restaurants for Birthdays in South Park

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

East CountySan Diego

Areas

Banker's HillBarrio LoganChula Vista / BonitaCoronadoDowntownHillcrest

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

MICHELIN

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

84 restaurants available nearby

1. Buona Forchetta

4.7

Exceptional(896)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Park

Booked 98 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.

2. Seneca

4.7

Exceptional(4395)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 111 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.

3. insideOUT

4.8

Exceptional(2452)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hillcrest

Booked 67 times today

insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.Reservations for our upcoming "Sweetheart Experience" are now open! The Experience will be February 5th - 16th!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.

4. MOTHERSHIP

4.7

Exceptional(409)

$$$$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.

5. Cowboy Star

4.8

Exceptional(4857)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 50 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.

6. Animae

4.7

Exceptional(3366)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 85 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.

7. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6595)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 105 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.

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8. Alexander's on 30th

4.8

Exceptional(3154)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Park

Booked 54 times today

Neighborhood gem located in the heart of the Historic North Park District, adjoining Balboa Park and the world famous San Diego Zoo. Specializing in homestyle Italian with Gourmet Flair. Hand made Pastas, Award Winning Pizza and Voted Best of Restaurants by San Diego Magazine "Most Romantic". Listed as Top 25 Places to Eat in San Diego "Before You Die" by San Diego Union Tribune. Make memorable celebrations on our beautiful patio, the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Remember to try our diners favorites, The Theodore's Fix Pizza and Baked Vodka Bolognese.Look forward to serving you soon!

9. Huntress

4.6

Exceptional(863)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 27 times today

Huntress is the most adventurous and energetic modern steakhouse in downtown San Diego, offering the finest cuts of meat, one of the largest collections of Japanese whisky brands in California, and a contemporary, lively atmosphere where music elevates every dish.

10. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1430)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 57 times today

Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.

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MelindaVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
pretty cool place. mostly a bar but had good vegetarian food and good drinks
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MOTHERSHIPPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• North Park
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4.7
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FernandaVIP
Türkiye •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very nice restaurant delicious food, and great servers.
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SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7
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KaraVIP
Las Vegas •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing food! Focaccia and Eva pizza were excellent. Also, their salads are so fresh a nd tasty as a starter or side! Our friends had gnocchi with their Buona Forchetta sauce and would recommend. My kids also love, love, love their fresh fettuccini noodle with butter. Simple but delicious! 😆 Such a warm, cozy experience and great service!
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Buona ForchettaPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Park
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4.7
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CandaceVIP
Key West / Florida Keys •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Worth every penny! Sit at bar and watch the magic in the kitchen.
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Cowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
insideOUT was such a cool and fun experience! I would love to stay in the “oasis” part of the restaurant next time instead of at a standard table, but regardless the ambience was wonderful and the food was even better! So cute and lively for a fun brunch vibe and service was also amazing.
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insideOUTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
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4.8

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