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C-Level, San Diego, CA
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C-Level

$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 81 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Deborah Scott

From the OpenTable editors: Sweeping water views and creative seafood, like everything-crusted ahi and a lobster and fontina BLT, set this bayside charmer apart. Not to mention a shaded patio, complete with heaters and a fireplace, which might be the prettiest outdoor dining space on Harbor Island.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Seafood, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Celebration Packages

    25 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
    Celebrate everyday! Personalize your experience for all special occasions.

What 5,101 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
C-Level is a waterfront gem on Harbor Island, offering "killer views" of San Diego Bay. Guests rave about the "great food" and "wonderful service." The menu boasts highlights like seafood pasta and Wagyu ribeye tartare. Perfect for special occasions, C-Level ensures a "memorable experience" with breathtaking scenery.

5,102 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ok, so the location... beautiful. Though it was raining, the location was beautiful. The atmosphere inside is very relaxing. The host and hostess were very friendly and welcoming. We sat at the bar first to wait for our table. The service from the bartender was fast and efficient. The drink was great. We were then sat down and attended to promptly. Our server was fast and friendly. We had for an appetizer the calamari and shared the lobster bisque. For the main course we had the wagyu burger and the ny strip steak. This is where I just can't. Having gone to school and worked at a few restaurants, I've learned a lot about food and cooking and especially flavors. The burger was big, and cooked as we asked. Medium rare. It lacked flavor. The burger had no seasoning. The steak.... this also had no flavor. It was cooked medium when I asked medium rare. The red wine reduction helped a bit. I think im harsh on it because Cowboy Star has set the San Diego standard of steak and flavor. The mashed potatoes tasted like if they were from a box or just watered down. The broccolini seemed to have already been precooked and was just sitting there waiting to be warmed up. It had that distinct flavor of overcooked. I had the luxury of sitting next to the executive chef as she was dining with friends. If she would've asked me my opinion of the food, I would have broken it down. I will say the hospitality makes it good. The lobster bisque was the best thing we had. We will most likely not be coming back. The food wasn't worth the price. Maybe we're paying more for the atmosphere. But it was nice and lovely to enjoy my anniversary there.

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  2. Celina VIP

    Dallas11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience. After coming straight from the airport we were hungry and looked forward to some delicious seafood. The food and service was great!

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  3. lisa VIP

    Denver12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    View can’t be beat. Our servers were wonderful. Food was good quality but not great. Don’t think we will be back.

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  4. Sheri VIP

    Richmond6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Views of the City and Coronado Bridge. Food was Delicious. Service Outstanding!

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  5. Bernice

    Baltimore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to stop after picking up quests from airport. It’s a beautiful introduction to the City of San Diego.

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  6. Ward VIP

    Tahoe8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice outdoor set-up. Heated and wind protected. Gorgeous city views over the water.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view. Great food. Great service. Very relaxing place.

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  8. robert VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grate place for lunch. Food and service was great

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  9. Mark

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made reservations the day before for lunch with my parents. Made an 11:30 reservation on a Monday. Got there around 11:20, let a few people go ahead... we were greeted then sat down. They were flexible in letting us pick inside or out. We decided to sit outside, it was a beautiful day. I ordered the warm spinach with blackened salmon and my parents had the tuna sandwich and Thai salad. Everything was exceptional!!! Our waitress (Jessie) was very attentive and we felt that we were her only customer. Highly recommend c level.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice ambiance. Great service. Food ok. Grossly overpriced

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FAQs

C-Level offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 298-6802.

C-Level is rated 4.7 stars by 5101 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 81 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for C-Level

880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Seafood, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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