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4.7
Exceptional(1633)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 19 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.
A photo of The Melting Pot - Gaslamp Quarter restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2587)
Price: Very Expensive
• Fondue • Downtown
Booked 31 times today
Welcome to The Melting Pot San Diego Gaslamp. Located on 5th Ave & E St in the historic Gaslamp Plaza Suites, the San Diego - Gaslamp Melting Pot Restaurant brings a truly unique, romantic and interactive four-course fondue dining experience to San Diego's vibrant downtown dining scene!
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4.5
Awesome(155)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 12 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.
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4.6
Exceptional(937)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 6 times today
For dining:Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm to 9:00pmFriday-Satuday: 4:00pm to 9:30pmSunday: 2:00pm to 9:00pmWe are open for Takeout everyday For more information on parties of over 6 people please reach out directly to the restaurant 619-238-0101.A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.Bandar Restaurant serves Mediterranean food with unique Persian spices flown to San Diego and served in original recipes. Chefs Behrooz and Shokooh create simple preparations to showcase them, alongside an exotic variety of oven-roasted eggplant, charbroiled chicken, seafood and flavorful prime steaks. Look for signature classics such as Nadari, Barg and Soltani. Bandar Restaurant is award-winning since 1996. The restaurant has a unique energy, sitting right in the heart of Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown San Diego. 
A photo of Dobson's Bar & Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1434)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Downtown
Booked 10 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").
A photo of Full Moon Sushi Kitchen Bar and Lounge restaurant
4.5
Awesome(401)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Downtown
Refined under the tutelage of master sushi luminaries, Chef Sung’s Full Moon will be uniquely on display in the Gaslamp District, where it will debut as the first Kaizen sushi restaurant in San Diego. With him is a brigade of talented cooks and a staff with an unwavering dedication to quality and service.
A photo of Cocina 35 - Downtown restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(31)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 20 times today
Breakfast? you got to try the Best Chilaquiles in San Diego!
A photo of Operacaffe restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1369)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 5 times today
At Operacaffe we are passionate about our culinary business and our customers. The reputation for excellent cuisine, top-notch service, the quality and freshness of ingredients are the reasons we are so proud of our brand new restaurant!
A photo of Vin de Syrah restaurant
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.
A photo of Topside Terrace restaurant
4.2
Awesome(389)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 5 times today
A quintessential San Diego open-air terrace, Topside Terrace takes advantage of the San Diego climate while marrying the sites and sounds of downtown. Inspired by coastal living, we specialize in evening fare and weekend brunch serving Baja California and Classic American Fare paired with contemporary cocktails and draft beer.Happy hour every Sunday-Thursday from 4pm to 6pm!Live Music every Wednesday night 6pm-8pm & Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm!

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  • TeriVIP
    San Diego •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined today
    Food was tasty and service was particularly good. Good location-Great place to go before the theatre
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    Bronze BirdPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown
    4.5
  • David
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    An all around great experience. The steak, octopus appetizer and the pork were amazing. The service was top notch and the history of the building was very interesting. Great time was had by all!
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    Grant GrillPrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown
    4.7
  • Chi
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I watch YouTube about this place so I knew what to expect. And it was pretty amazing. If you’d never done it before it’s great for special occasions. The food was really delicious but the downside is you have to cook it yourself. And if you don’t pay attention, you can wind up burning everything or over cooking everything. Of course, the best part was the chocolate fondue. Just awesome. What really made it for me was the kindness and consideration of the staff and how attentive and wonderful they were. Especially down in San Diego. I don’t know about other places, I’ve never been there before, but they were awesome! And the food was edible because I cooked it and because I paid attention. But my aunt and uncle were not so lucky and had overcooked steak. But that’s their fault. Not the restaurants. Thanks for listening.
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    The Melting Pot - Gaslamp QuarterPrice: Very Expensive• Fondue• Downtown
    4.6
  • PaulaVIP
    San Diego •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Feels like walking into a small European bistro. So cozy. Food is excellent and very ample portions, especially the appetizers. The smoked salmon is outstanding. Only suggestion would to add a pre- theater menu or happy hour prices, given it’s location near SD Theaters.
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    Dobson's Bar & RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown
    4.6
  • Carol
    Washington, D.C. Area •109 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 9 Jan 2025
    As all of us live on the east coast, this was our first time at this restaurant. They food was INCREDIBLE, and our waitress was phenomenal. She described the appetizers and entrees perfectly and provided patient and attentive services. Truthfully, these is not a bad item on this menu. While it was our first time at Bandar, it will definitely not be our last. It will be on the top of our list of places to dine the next time we are in San Diego.
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    Bandar RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Downtown
    4.6
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