Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Downtown

26 restaurants available nearby

1. Huntress

4.5

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 14 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.

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2. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

4.7

Exceptional(961)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

Provisional Kitchen, Café & Mercantile, open for daily for brunch and select evenings for dinner. Provisional is a sprawling, sunlit communal dining space featuring a Vittoria Coffee espresso bar, bistro tables, and a retail space set within a greenhouse, where guests can shop a curated collection of homeware, ceramics, apothecary items, pantry staples, and jewelry.Provisional serves some of the best cuisine in the city, featuring favorites such as housemade pasta, woodfire-oven baked pizza and Italian-inspired entrées; our lively brunch features bottomless mimosas and seasonal creations.

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3. Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

4.6

Exceptional(1733)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

Lionfish, located in the Pendry San Diego, is a modern, cutting edge sushi and seafood restaurant located on 5th Avenue that features fresh-catch cuisine and seasonal ingredients, all prepared with innovative twists by homegrown San Diego chef JoJo Ruiz.

4. Bronze Bird

4.5

Awesome(148)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

Bronze Bird Food Wine & Spirits is a casual San Diego imbibery for the craft connoisseur, located in The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy tasty takes on So Cal comfort fare with an impressive variety of shareable creations offered alongside entrée-driven dishes.

5. Saltwater

4.3

Awesome(590)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 9 times today

The best seafood in all of San Diego is officially in the Gaslamp District! Surround yourself in a stunning and vibrant aura while you and your friends indulge in the best seafood, oysters and caviar that Southern California has to offer! Our deal is simple. You pick the fish from our ice display, specify the weight and how you’d like it cooked, and let our world-class chefs do the rest!Using this method we can guarantee the highest quality of freshness and can make sure that you receive exactly what you want! We know that we will provide unparalleled freshness, and taste that cannot be beaten! Stop by today and transform your understanding of excellent seafood!

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6. Smokin J's BBQ - Gaslamp

4.4

Awesome(36)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

Grab your partner and hitch up that wagon, Smokin J's BBQ is now open in the Gaslamp Quarter! Located 5 minutes from the Convention Center, and a mere 10 minutes from Petco Park or the Rady Shell by foot, we are your new favorite spot for slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and craft beer. Smokin J's BBQ won Reader Magazine's poll for Best BBQ in San Diego in 2022 and at our spot in the Gaslamp Quarter we strive to create a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for date nights, family outings, Sunday football, weekend brunch, or for anytime you want eat a great meal with great people. Open for lunch, dinner, and breakfast on the weekends, we offer plenty of indoor seating, a spacious bar, and patio seating.

7. Callie Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(230)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 40 times today

Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.

8. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6464)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 65 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.

9. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1359)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 53 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.

10. Nobu San Diego

4.6

Exceptional(3740)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 46 times today

World renowned for its award winning "New Style" Japanese cuisine, Nobu continues to offer savvy diners across the globe a culinary adventure. Our San Diego location is yet another canvas for Chef Nobu Matsuhisa to display his legendary dishes, such as the Black Cod Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno. The restaurant which is nestled in the perennially hip and centrally located Hard Rock Hotel also features unique creations by Executive Chef David Meade who has honed his skill at Nobu locations in Miami and New York. Nobu San Diego delivers equally on food, impeccable service and ambiance that is sophisticated yet lively.

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nicki
Phoenix / Arizona •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Asked for a box because we had about half our 16oz left. Got home and realized they only gave us what was left of our sides and none of the steak.
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HuntressPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.5
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Christine
San Diego •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing experience for a special occasion of having mom in town! The three of us indulged in the champagne and caviar experience and our entrees & desert were all amazing. Service was great and will return for another special treat!
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SaltwaterPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.3
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CathyVIP
San Diego •48 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Did “dinner & show” with 4 grandkids & my daughters for an outing to see The Nutcracker. Valet parking made our somewhat tight schedule on a Friday night easier. Kids loved the Brussels sprouts & charcuterie plate. Daughter finessed Shirley Temples for the kids, bartender was unsure, probably not a huge call for them. This was repeat for us, did the matinee with lunch last year. Good food, drinks, great service!
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Bronze BirdPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown
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4.5
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MONICA
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Had a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Kelly our server was lovely. Thank you.
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Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown
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4.6
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jimVIP
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 Dec 2024
nice food and nice ambience. good menu choices and variety. gluten free was easy. would go back again for sure loved the buttermilk pancakes and the steel cut oatmeal with blueberries, granola and brown sugar
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Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.7

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26 restaurants available nearby

1. Huntress

2. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

3. Lionfish Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

4. Bronze Bird

5. Saltwater

6. Smokin J's BBQ - Gaslamp

7. Callie Restaurant

8. Herb & Wood

9. Kettner Exchange

10. Nobu San Diego

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