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Lou & Mickey's, San Diego, CA

Lou & Mickey's

4.7
4.7
4148 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 50 times today
  • 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

What 4,148 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

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  • 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.

4,148 Reviews
  1. RAQUEL

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the location and the ambience of this place!!! The drinks were super good. The steaks were delicious!

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  2. KIM

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    NYE Pre-Fix Four Course Menu with Wine Pairing was our choice to bring in the New Year! Excellent restaurant; service was exceptional, restaurants ambiance is very classic Italian, our course selection options were top notch and delish. Thank you for the Photo Booth ops and self serve and take home NYE party favors were a nice added touch! This restaurant is a must! Cheers to 2025!

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  3. Smith

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lou & Mickey's is our favorite downtown restaurant. To sum it up: Great food, great service!

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  4. David

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great customer service. The food was excellent and well prepared. We will most definitely be visiting this spot again

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  5. Carol

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on New Years and it was amazing! Karlton our service was the best! Food and everything was wonderful!

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  6. Jessica

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steaks, margarita Verdes, and oysters were amazing!!

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  7. Jason

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Wife and I came here on a rare date night. My wife had high hopes for Lou & Mickey's, as I have been here a few times, but she has not. I spoke very highly of this place, which made her excited about trying it. The night started out really slow, which was surprising because the restaurant was half empty. We were seated at a table in the bar. It took the server a long time to come and see us, about 20 min. She apologized and took our drink and appetizer order. The drinks came out pretty quick, but the appetizer took forever. The waitress came by multiple times for how long it was taking. On her 3rd apology, she told us that she had notified the manager and that it would be out soon. During the time we were waiting for our appetizer, we placed our our dinner order. We waited another 30-35 minutes for our dinner to arrive once our appetizer was finished. The waitress apologized again for "everything taking so long." We finally received our dinner and my steak was undercooked. Med rare instead of medium. She apologized and offered to take it back and have it cooked longer. I hesitated because I was afraid it would take a long time to get it back. She talked me into letting her take it back to the kitchen. I was hoping it was the end of this LONG dinner, but the check took just as long to get to us and get picked up. For a fancy place like this, the service was sub-par and very disappointing. May have to scratch Lou & Mickeys off of our restaurant options list. I'm not sure we will be back.
    Lou & Mickey'sResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Jason, I'm sorry you had a poor experience and thank you for bringing attention to these issues, please feel free to leave your phone number so I can reach out, or give us a call if you have time. (619) 237-4900

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  8. eddie

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent bar staff - dined at bar twice during my stay. Excellent conversations, knowledgeable and fast drink makers. Excellent food

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  9. Victor

    VIP

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dinning here and it was amazing. The food was delicious, To start we had the iceberg wedge salad, the Caesar salad, both delicious. The iceberg is big enough for two people. Our meals were the 12oz filet and the sea bass. The food is delicious. We ended the meal with the key lime pie and a cappuccino, great way to end.

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  10. jake

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time with a friendly staff and excellent food and drinks!

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Lou & Mickey's is rated 4.7 stars by 4148 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 50 times today
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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