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Lou & Mickey's, San Diego, CA

Lou & Mickey's

4.7
4.7
4124 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Located at the gates to the historic Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, Lou & Mickey’s is a timeless American steakhouse serving prime steaks, including in-house, dry-aged steaks, plus choice seafood, classic cocktails and an award-winning wine list, in a relaxing and inviting environment. Private dining capabilities also available.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Fine cuts
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 237-4900
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kyle Carpenter
  • Private party facilities
    Lou & Mickeys is located in the heart of the Gaslamp. Private and semi-private dining rooms provide a classic and comfortable backdrop for entertaining large and small groups alike.
  • Private party contact
    Arian James: (619) 402-5747
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    L Street
  • Parking details
    5th Ave has some parking Restrictions: 3-minute parking / Passenger loading ONLY (8pm - 3am, Friday, Saturday only) they do have a strict tow away policy. Valet service is available at the Hilton Gaslamp Valet Curb (Address: 401 K Street)
  • Public transit
    Gaslamp Stop (Trolley)
  • Entertainment
    We are thrilled to be having your group join us for 2017 Comic Con and thank you for choosing Lou & Mickey's. Our goal is to accommodate every reservation, due to the large volume of business and reservations we have during this year's Comic Con we do have another reservation following your group (two hours later than the reserved time). "
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Lou & Mickey's in San Diego

    USD 135.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Bring in the New Year at Lou & Mickey's in San Diego! This New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2024, enjoy a four course prix fixe menu with Guest favorites and chef-inspired creations, plus a champagne toast at midnight to bring in the New Year. An additional wine pairing enhancement will be available. The complete New Year’s Eve menu will be shared leading up to holiday. Please note that only the prix fixe menu will be available for New Year’s Eve dinner, starting at 3:00 p.m.

What 4,124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou & Mickey's is a stellar choice for steak and seafood lovers in the vibrant Gaslamp District. Guests rave about "excellent food and great service." The ambiance is "old school," perfect for special occasions. Highlights include the "best rib-eye steaks" and "delicious seafood," complemented by attentive and knowledgeable staff.

4,124 Reviews
  1. Giovanni

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Staff at check-in was disengaged and unhelpful. When making a reservation, the system specifically asked if I wanted to sit outside, inside, or at a high top (a.k.a., in the bar area). I asked for an inside table. When I checked in (about five minutes before the reservation time), I was asked to wait about 10 minutes and then led to an outside table. When I explained that I had made a reservation for an inside table, I was taken back to the front and asked to wait while they found another table (what happened to my original table). I was then told the only table available was a high top in the bar area right next to the door leading outside. This was a business dinner with a client and we were left with the option of sitting outside (too cold) or in the very loud bar area. Neither was ideal for a business dinner, but because this was business, I couldn't complain too much or look for another option. We had a mediocre meal next to a cold door with incredible noise around us so that I had to keep asking my client what they said. This is a strong recommendation to go to one of the numerous other restaurant options in the area.

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  2. David

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Walked in to Lou & Mickeys and the Hostess greeted right away and led us to our table. Busier night then usual since there is an Oncologist Convention in town. The noise level was higher then normal. The ambiance here is amazing. Reminds me of one of those old school NYC steakhouses. For appetizers we ordered Butchers Bread and Teriyaki Filet Mignon Tips which both were amazing!! For entrees Twin wild south African Lobster tails , Blackened New York steak and regular new York steak. Sides we went with Loaded baked potatoe and Garlic Mash Potatoes. The steaks and Lobster tails were great. Steak cooked and seasoned perfect. Wife loved the Lobster tails. The sides on the other hand were disappointing. The Mash potatoes tasted like the stuff sold at grocery stores in a box. The baked potato was ok. Our waiter Dre was outstanding. Consistently checking in. Overall I would recommend it if you are in the gaslamp quarter.

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  3. kristin

    Philadelphia

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfectly situated across the street from the SD Convention Center. Great food and service.

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  4. Jon

    Atlanta Metro

    27 reviews

    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a choice between two steakhouses within walking distance of hotel. One had 5 stars and no availability on OpenTable until much later, Lou&Mickeys had 4.5 stars and all time slots were available. This is an example of where you can’t trust the ratings - trust the availability? Butcher’s block bread app was excellent. Everything else was less than adequate. One of my three oysters was a bad one. A medium-rare 12oz filet which seemed no bigger than 8oz had no seasoning and was overdone. Bearnaise sauce was cold and had started to coagulate. My boss’s $58 macadamia-crusted halibut was overdone. French fries must have sat in the window for 20min, and when they were sent back and a fresh batch arrived, they were undercooked. 1/2 carafe of Saldo Zinfandel seemed as if the bottle had been open for a while. Server was sweet and attentive, though. If the ratings are believable, they just must have had a really really bad night in the kitchen.

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  5. Eve

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. Bread was delicious and steaks done perfectly. Only downside was the service - very (very) slow. We went in a night when it was not busy and we didn’t get entrees for 90 minutes. Would have left under normal circumstances but was with a group of work colleagues. Staff was nice but didn’t comp anything for making us wait - would have appreciated that gesture at the minimum.

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  6. Lara Pia

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time being our first time. We had a party of nine and celebrated four birthdays. The place looks really nice and was festively decorated for the Holidays. First of all I loved that we were sat at a round table it made conversation with everyone a lot easier. Frederick, our server was very welcoming and thoroughly answered all our questions. Their lunch menu has good variety and we liked that we were also able to order from the dinner menu. The food was great! I specially liked the crab cake and the caramelized apple tart w/vanilla ice cream. My son devoured two orders of calamari! Most of us ordered steak which all tasted great and the portions are very generous. My daughter ordered the cheeseburger and she was a little disappointed so stick to the steak and seafood. One of us ordered the seafood tower and it was beautifully presented and a nice variety for the price. The real roper for me was when all four of us birthday celebrants got to choose a complimentary dessert and lighted with a candle! I thought that was really nice and thoughtful. I will definitely recommend this place and will be part of our SD dining list.

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  7. mark

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you stop by get a reservation and ask for Kimberly as your wait staff. Her personality and attention to detail was impeccable. I would come back for the oysters and the service alone.

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  8. Corretta

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kimberly was great and made wonderful suggestions on food choices. Will be back!

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  9. ALLISON

    Las Vegas

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Carlton our server was top notch. Meatball sandwich and New York steak were delicious. I highly recommend.

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  10. Carolyn

    Buckinghamshire

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great second visit to this restaurant The steak was cooked beautifully and service good

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Lou & Mickey's is rated 4.7 stars by 4124 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lou & Mickey's

224 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    L Street
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Fine cuts
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    5th Ave has some parking Restrictions: 3-minute parking / Passenger loading ONLY (8pm - 3am, Friday, Saturday only) they do have a strict tow away policy. Valet service is available at the Hilton Gaslamp Valet Curb (Address: 401 K Street)
  • Public transit
    Gaslamp Stop (Trolley)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kyle Carpenter
  • Entertainment
    We are thrilled to be having your group join us for 2017 Comic Con and thank you for choosing Lou & Mickey's. Our goal is to accommodate every reservation, due to the large volume of business and reservations we have during this year's Comic Con we do have another reservation following your group (two hours later than the reserved time). "
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 237-4900
  • Private party facilities
    Lou & Mickeys is located in the heart of the Gaslamp. Private and semi-private dining rooms provide a classic and comfortable backdrop for entertaining large and small groups alike.
  • Private party contact
    Arian James: (619) 402-5747
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