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Best Restaurants with a Fireplace in Hillcrest

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4.6
Exceptional(6498)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 98 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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4.7
Exceptional(1373)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Little Italy
Booked 76 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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4.7
Exceptional(4949)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 128 times today
Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.
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4.2
Awesome(771)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Valley
Booked 22 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.
A photo of Barrel & Board Social restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(328)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Hillcrest
A New Woman-Forward Intimate Cocktail & Food Experience is Here!Welcome to Hillcrest’s chicest spot for craft cocktails, barrel-aged potables, and chef-inspired shareable boards. An upscale LGBTQ+ bar, restaurant & event space brought to you by the Mo’s Universe Group! Named San Diego's Top 10 Hottest Cocktail spots by EATER, as well as Open Table's Top 10 DINERS CHOICE Winner!
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4.6
Exceptional(2278)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Coronado
Booked 47 times today
Serẽa is proud to bring an exquisite sea-to-table dining experience to San Diego in a comfortable yet sophisticated setting.Located just steps from the beach in the legendary Hotel del Coronado, the restaurant's key focus is the bounty of the sea. The menu focuses on sustainable seafood, with a coastal cuisine menu that spotlights the best of the region's oceans, farms and fields, ranging from the California Coast down to the Baja Peninsula.Creative cuisine with a global flair is prepared by San Diego's own Chef Jojo Ruiz, who creates elegant, fresh dishes with just a hint of Mediterranean flair.*Serea & The Hotel Del Coronado are currently undergoing a once in a century transformation, after 100 years, we felt a facelift was in order!We wish you to be aware there will be evolving changes to the way we are able to serve you during this period as Serea and The Hotel Del Coronado are reimagined for generations to come.*
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4.5
Awesome(1931)
Price: Moderate
• American • Mission Valley
Booked 32 times today
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in san Diego for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located at San Diego's Fashion Valley, a Simon Mall. Entrance from Friars Road at Avenida De Las Tiendas, use surface lot near Bloomingdale's. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.
A photo of Il Fornaio - Coronado restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(5870)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Coronado
Booked 12 times today
Step inside Il Fornaio and take a culinary journey through Italy. Early mornings bring rustic, crisp crusted bread hot from the oven accompanied by the scent of fresh brewed espresso. During lunch and dinner hours, pastas and flavorful sauces simmer while meats and vegetables roast over hot coals. Bottles of wine from small, regional wineries are uncorked to complement the dishes, which have been crafted in the custom of Italy's chefs, bakers and homemakers. Il Fornaio means "the Baker" in Italian. This award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch.
A photo of Elvira restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(427)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 58 times today
Benvenuti Nella Mia Cucina, Belli De Nonna! Before we dive into the delicious feast prepared for you, let me give you a little taste of my vita. I was born in the heart of Rome, and I've been cooking up a storm my entire life! My cucina has always been the center of the universe for my 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, their friends, loved ones, and acquaintances – everyone was always Benvenuto!Now, we've brought that same love and flavor right here to San Diego. My beloved grandson, Niccolo', and his amore, Cesarina, are opening the doors of my Cucina with the same warm heart and passion.Wondering how I made it to 95? Well, it's simple: I ate everything that's served here and filled my life with amore! So, Benvenuti! Don't hesitate to indulge in "Scarpetta" - dip that bread into the sauce, just like my grandchildren used to do at the stove when they thought I wasn't looking.Here, Belli De Nonna, it’s all about food, family, and creating beautiful memories!
A photo of Greystone Prime Steakhouse & Seafood restaurant
4.0
Excellent(2313)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Downtown
Booked 27 times today
For over 2 decades, Greystone Steakhouse has set the standard for fine dining in San Diego. Located in the Gaslamp Quarter, Greystone delivers an unparalleled culinary experience that combines exceptional cuisine, an award-winning wine list. Recognized as one of the Best Restaurants in San Diego, Greystone is the perfect destination for steak, seafood, pasta, wine, and whiskey lovers alike.Best Steakhouse in San Diego and California by SD Entertainer and Best Things CaliforniaBest Fine Dining Award in the Gaslamp QuarterBest Wine List by Wine SpectatorThese prestigious awards affirm Greystone’s commitment to excellence, cementing its position as the premier dining destination in San Diego.Our menu showcases premium USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and exclusive Wagyu beef sourced from the Miyazaki Prefecture in Japan. A Wine Lover’s ParadiseGreystone’s award-winning wine list is another cornerstone of its appeal. Curated with care, the selection features over 3,000 bottles

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  • Giovanna
    San Antonio •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Incredible. The food and service was excellent. It was so vibey. Can’t wait to go back.
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    Herb & WoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Little Italy
    4.6
  • CindyVIP
    San Diego •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Amazing celebration after our wedding. The food is always great and our server, Jessie was cheerful, appreciative of our celebration, brought a mud pie as a wedding cake and genuinely joined in to make our experience so festive and joyful! The bay was beautiful with clear blue skies. It could not have been better. Thank you for helping us celebrate the day.
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    C-LevelPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Downtown
    4.7
  • Bruce
    Kansas City / Kansas •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Amazing! Clearly the best restaurant in San Diego! Everything was right. Our server, Sky, was amazing.
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    Kettner ExchangePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Little Italy
    4.7
  • RupertVIP
    San Diego •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    This was our first time at Arlo. It is to the left side of the hotel entrance and down a short walkway. It isn’t clearly marked in the evening. You park in the parking garage nearby and Arlo validates. We started with drinks and I had the blood orange gin fizz. It was very good. My husband had the Arlo old fashioned and liked it. We started with the bread appetizer. It was a small round split in four pieces and crisped in a wood fired oven before it came to the table. It was crispy on the outside and soft inside. It was served with sea salt and a compound butter. For dinner two people had the Wagyu meatloaf with mushroom gravy and I had the Calabrian chili shrimp pasta. Both were excellent. The pasta had some heat but not too much and the pasta was Al dente. We were too full for dessert but my mom had the espresso martini and said it was perfect. I tried some and agreed not too sweet with the perfect strength of coffee to balance the taste. The service was wonderful. We didn’t wait too long before our server came to the table. She gave us highlights of the menu and her recommendations. They were very good about keeping our water glasses filled and clearing dishes without us feeling like we were being rushed. We will be back to try other menu items like the mussels and Brussels sprouts!
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    ARLO San DiegoPrice: Moderate• American• Mission Valley
    4.2
  • Erick
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 30 Dec 2024
    Ordered the 12 oz steak and salmon, overall steak was really and salmon was decent. The steak was done and seasoned very well. The asparagus was a bit dry. Salmon was good but the rice and beans were ok.. The cheese board is AMAZING! An individual is enough for two. Drinks are also really good and worth having two or three! Would recommend to come with friends and family. Especially if you have parties of 4 or more.
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    Barrel & Board SocialPrice: Expensive• Californian• Hillcrest
    4.8
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