Best Restaurants for Groups in Hillcrest

117 restaurants available nearby

1. Mister A's

4.8

Exceptional(8699)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 109 times today

Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)

2. Barbusa

4.6

Exceptional(4322)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 104 times today

Barbusa Local Modern Sicilian Restaurant.Lively atmosphere with our craft cocktails, handmade pastas, freshest seafood, delicate pizza, and our famous Sicilian Ribeye.Pizza Served from our stone fired oven.Gluten free and Vegan Items AvailableWHILE WE VALUE THE TIME OF ALL OUR LOYAL GUEST AND SMILING FACES, WE KINDLY REQUEST YOU LIMIT THE TIME SPENT AT YOUR TABLE TO 1 HOUR AND 30 MIN DUE TO MANDATED REDUCTION IN CAPACITY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT, WE COULDNT BE MORE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU DINE WITH US!

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3. Benihana - San Diego, CA

4.0

Excellent(7407)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Mission Valley

Booked 164 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

4. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6491)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 95 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.

5. Animae

4.8

Exceptional(3255)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 92 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.

6. Cowboy Star

4.9

Exceptional(4765)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 70 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.

7. Seneca

4.7

Exceptional(4220)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 145 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.

8. Books + Records

4.7

Exceptional(384)

Price: Expensive

• American • Banker's Hill

Booked 22 times today

Global inspired American cuisine, craft cocktails, and weekend brunch in an upbeat atmosphere, with live music.Chef Ryan Stickel is serving up San Diego's freshest food takes in an art deco meets mid-century mod warehouse space. With a tenured run on both Eater's Heat Map and list of San Diego's Hottest Cocktail Bars, the food and drinks are both guaranteed to delight your senses.

9. ARLO San Diego

4.3

Awesome(770)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 9 times today

ARLO is an award-winning restaurant known for its scratch-made dishes, crafted from fresh local ingredients. Serving breakfast, weekend DJ brunch, and dinner, ARLO offers a fun and quirky environment. Highlights include a sweeping outdoor patio, swaying palm trees, and a giant outdoor fireplace. The experience is rounded out by an inventive cocktail program, an extensive wine list, and local craft beers on tap. Recently, ARLO won Best Hotel Restaurant and Best Restaurant for Big Groups in the San Diego Magazine Best of 2024 awards. Free parking is available.

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10. The Prado at Balboa Park

4.6

Exceptional(7918)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 55 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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CarleighVIP
San Diego •6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Animae is a very consistently amazing experience. The food is always good as well as the service. :)
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AnimaePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Downtown
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4.8
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Laura
Phoenix / Arizona •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food, service and atmosphere were all wonderful. Stefano was our server and he was amazing! They were able to accommodate a simple cheese pizza for our kids, Stefano provided an exceptional wine pairing recommendation, and overall a great experience. Can’t wait to return.
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BarbusaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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4.6
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Robert
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The View at Mr A's is great. The food was excellent and the service was above and beyond Great experience
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Mister A'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown
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4.8
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Dawna
Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Seated right away for our reservation. The service was excellent and Chef Luis was very entertaining at the hibachi table. The food was Delicious! A great way to start the new year. Thank you!
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Benihana - San Diego, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Mission Valley
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Kathleen
Phoenix / Arizona •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Simply put, one of the best meals I have had the privilege of enjoying! Delightful server, Calvin, was very in tune with the timing of our meal and our needs. The fixed menu was perfect for Christmas Eve, as it kept the meal flowing and decision-making to a minimum. Every course was delectable from the scallop crudo, the creamed mushrooms, and the sea bass, to the date cake with walnut ice cream! Mezcal hibiscus cocktail was creative and tasty, as well! I will definitely be back!
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Herb & WoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Little Italy
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4.7

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117 restaurants available nearby

1. Mister A's

2. Barbusa

3. Benihana - San Diego, CA

4. Herb & Wood

5. Animae

6. Cowboy Star

7. Seneca

8. Books + Records

9. ARLO San Diego

10. The Prado at Balboa Park

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