Best Live Music Restaurants in Downtown

59 restaurants available nearby

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1. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

4.7

Exceptional(975)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 48 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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2. Zama Restaurant & Bar

4.0

Excellent(296)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

Located in San Diego’s vibrant downtown, Zama brings Latin American cuisine with an Asian infusion in a captivating space inspired by the Amazonian jungle. Zama will focus on Latin American cuisine with the addition of Peruvian and Mexican dishes like Carpaccio, Agua Chile and Tartar and a Japanese-inspired sushi bar created by Chef Tayuka Kudo (formerly of Nobu and Lumi) against the extravagant backdrop of the lush jungle-inspired space.

3. Grant Grill

4.7

Exceptional(1629)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

A remarkable epicurean experience awaits you at Grant Grill and Lounge. From the iconic, chic setting to our fresh California cuisine and innovative libations, Grant Grill and Lounge carries a tradition of excellence rich in history (since 1951) and history-in-the-making. Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus highlight the best ingredients of the season with a fresh approach to classics. From the bar, proprietary beverage creations are offered alongside an impressive menu of wine, beer and cocktails.

4. Bang on 5th

3.8

Excellent(16)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

Formerly known as Bang Bang, Bang on 5th is located in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. With an Asian-fusion, sushi-centric food menu featuring fresh-catch cuisine such as flaming sushi boats, sashimi & nigiri, as well as modern touches on traditional asian cuisine. Matched with a tasty drink menu featuring craft cocktails, sake, and Japanese Whiskys. Enjoy our immersive atmosphere as you walk into downtown Tokyo, listening to live music from a DJ while eating under the largest disco ball on the west coast.Whether you’re enjoying a date night, business meeting, or a large group’s celebration; Bang on 5th is an experience like no other.Opentable Diner’s Choice award winner 3 years in a row 2021-2023.

5. Mr. Tempo Gaslamp

4.3

Awesome(196)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 19 times today

Mr. Tempo a unique experience brought by the successful restaurateur Jorge Cueva also known as MR. TEMPO! Enjoy a variety of unique and delicious dishes from seafood, sushi, steak, tacos and more. Our specialty is margaritas and cocktails. #maschingon

6. Vin de Syrah

4.3

Awesome(6)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Downtown

Inspired by the eclectic lounges of New York’s “meatpacking district” and the warm brasseries of turn of the century Paris, Vin de Syrah is complemented by amazing cheeses, desserts, and a friendly wine list. This subterranean yet organic space pays respect to the old but embraces the new world with a contemporary style all its own.

7. Karina’s Cantina

4.4

Awesome(40)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

Simply entering a Karina’s establishment can be a sensory overload. Images, color, music, exquisite aromas and warm hospitality are surrounded by traditional Mexican figures, art and culture. Specially commissioned portraits of Frida Khalo and many of the superstars of classic Mexican cinema grace the walls of Karina’s. The sounds of Mexico with our engaging Mariachi, especially when singing of lost love, are a portrait of Mexico that our Mexican and American clientele alike delight in. Karina’s was founded on the idea of offering traditional Mexican style family cuisine made with the passion of the founding family to make everyone feel like familia.For three generations, each member of the Contreras Curiel Family has passionately and diligently worked year round for over three decades to offer a personalized services that make each guest feel at home.Wherever a Karina’s establishment is found, there will always be a piece of Mexico

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8. Dobson's Bar & Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1431)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 13 times today

Dobson's Bar and Restaurant is a hidden treasure in the heart of Downtown San Diego/Gaslamp Quarter. For the last 40 years, this has been the hot spot for business lunches and frequented by many local and nationwide celebrities. Paul Dobson, the namesake for Dobson's bar and restaurant, is one of America's few professional Bullfighters. The food is California cuisine with a touch of Italian, French, Spanish and Asian cuisine. One thing that both local San Diegans and Zagat can agree on is that this is one of the top restaurants in San Diego. Due to the limited seating and popularity, reservations are highly recommended. Owner Paul Dobson "works a room better than Sinatra", which explains why this "local tradition" downtown remains, "after all these years", a "high-powered, hobnob spot"; the Cal kitchen "serves up delicious, innovative food, along with old standbys" ("have the mussel bisque and think of heaven").

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9. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - San Diego

4.2

Awesome(749)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

House of Blues Restaurant, Bar and Music Venue features gastropub cuisine, craft cocktails, live music and a classic collection of American folk art that combines to create an unforgettable experience!

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10. Landshark Bar & Grill - Margaritaville Hotel San Diego

4.1

Excellent(18)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

This high energy sports bar with a hang ten beach vibe delivers quality, comfort, and entertainment in a casual, clean, bright, welcoming environment. Named in honor of our award-winning island-style lager and inspired by the legendary beach bars that once dotted the Atlantic Coast, Land Shark Bar & Grill is the epicenter of escapism by day or night. With a ode to a golden era surf culture and a wink to those original sharks who can swim on land – immortalized in the Jimmy Buffett’s party anthem “Fins”– LandShark Bar & Grill provides the perfect blend of cold draft beer, frozen concoctions and comfort food with a coastal twist amidst the action-packed energy of a full tilt sports bar. We add genuine hospitality, live music and maybe some palm trees to transport visitors to a new latitude. A laid-back place to escape, let loose, and celebrate life. A favorite hang-out for both visitors and locals who enjoy the beach bar vibe and a place to gather with friends and meet some new

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ParthPVIP
Orange County •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Jan 2025
Our server Jose was incredible. He was super nice and checked up on us often. It was a great experience.
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Mr. Tempo GaslampPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown
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4.3
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Diane
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Jan 2025
Came on NY’s day for lunch. Food, ambience, and service were fantastic. There was an issue initially with the hostess getting our party seated even though we had a reservation. The hostess was not very receptive, reassuring, or service oriented it seemed. But the manager eventually got involved who was amazing and got us all situated. Norma was the sweetest. Would definitely come here again :)
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Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.7
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MelanieVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
The staff needs an incredible shout out based on our experience. Individual servers that helped our table went above and beyond to make our experience great. The manager was super helpful and I couldn’t be more grateful.
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Bang on 5thPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Downtown
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3.8
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BrookeVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
We had the pleasure of dining here on Christmas Eve. It was a beautiful 4-course menu including an amuse Bouche, a choice between two salads, four entrees and two desserts. The service was absolutely on point! Great attention to detail and the server assistants were fabulous too. The food runner was lovely and explained each course. The food was absolutely delicious. By far our best meal in San Diego. Thank you all!
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Grant GrillPrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown
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4.7
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Alex
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 Dec 2024
Incredible food- salmon was spectacular. Awesome drinks as well and the staff was very attentive.
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Zama Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Downtown
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59 restaurants available nearby

1. Provisional Restaurant at Pendry San Diego

2. Zama Restaurant & Bar

3. Grant Grill

4. Bang on 5th

5. Mr. Tempo Gaslamp

6. Vin de Syrah

7. Karina’s Cantina

8. Dobson's Bar & Restaurant

9. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - San Diego

10. Landshark Bar & Grill - Margaritaville Hotel San Diego

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