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C-Level

Name: C-Level
Address: 880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 298-6802
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 130 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.

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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

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
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
Phone number
(619) 298-6802
Website
https://www.clevelsd.com/?y_source=1_MTU2Njg3ODgtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Take Chef Deborah Scott's cuisine to your special event, work function or party. For more details, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.
Private party facilities
Host your private event on the C-Level Lanai with breathtaking views of the San Diego Bay and skyline. For parties of 15-30 there is no better location to celebrate your special occasion, work function or family get-together. For pricing and information, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.

Location
880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
Harbor Island Dr
Parking details
Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve Celebration
USD 99.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Ring in 2025 at Island Prime and C-Level! Celebrate the New Year with Chef Deborah Scott's delicious 3 course menu. Indulge in the Center Cut Filet Mignon or the flavorful Citrus Crusted Salmon. Do'nt forget the Creme Brulee Cheesecake for dessert! Our NYE menus priced at $99.95 per person and $24.95 per child, excluding tax, & gratuity. Reservations will be for our outdoor patio, in the case of bad weather we cannot guarantee reservations could be moved indoors. C-Level happy hour will not be offered on New Years Eve.

Popular dishes

Crispy Artichoke FrittersUSD 15.95
lemon-caper aioli (v)
Crispy CalamariUSD 18.95
vietnamese dipping sauce
Chilled "Old Bay" Peel & Eat ShrimpUSD 18.95
lemon, garlic aioli, fire roasted cocktail sauce (gf*)
Ahi, Crab, & Avocado StackUSD 23.95
fresh crab, avocado & tomato, papaya-mango salsa, taro chips, sweet chili sauce (gf*)
Chef Deborah's Pepita & Sesame Crusted BrieUSD 18.95
honey-roasted garlic, jalapeno jelly (v)
Shrimp AguachileUSD 19.95
shrimp, cucumber, ginger, jalapenos, lime juice, orange juice, radish, onions, corn chips (gf*)
Coconut ShrimpUSD 18.95
horseradish-apricot glaze with mint & basil
Steamed Mussel PotUSD 21.95
PEI mussels, pinot grigio, chorizo, arugula, caramelized onion cream sauce
Chicken Pot StickersUSD 17.95
soy-ginger glaze with spicy vietnamese dipping sauce & toasted peanuts
Wagyu Ribeye TartareUSD 23.00
charred scallion dressing, avocado mousse, salt & pepper potato chips

Kelp Beds & Tide Pools

Island Prime's Lobster Bisque
butter poached lobster, sherry, brioche croutons
- CupUSD 11.95
- BowlUSD 15.95
French Onion SoupUSD 12.95
beef broth, brandy, gruyère cheese, sourdough crouton (gf*)
Kale & Proscuitto SaladUSD 13.95
black kale, slivered almonds, crispy goat cheese, cabbage, blackberries, champagne vinaigrette
Organic Baby GreensUSD 11.95
tomatoes, cucumber, blue cheese, strawberries, candied walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette (gf, v*)
Caesar SaladUSD 12.95
chopped romaine, focaccia croutons, parmesan cheese (gf*)
BLT Wedge SaladUSD 13.95
bacon, red onion, tomato, blue cheese dressing, balsamic reduction (v*)

Shellfish Offerings

served with traditional mignonette & roasted-horseradish cocktail sauce

Oysters on the Half Shell
ask your server for our daily selection of east & west coast oysters (gf*)
- 1/2 DozenUSD 25.95
Seafood Platter
1/2 dozen oyster, 1/2 lb old bay peel & eat shrimp, mini ahi stack, salmon tartare (gf*)
- Serves 1-2USD 75.95
8oz Cold Water Lobster Tail
(gf)
- MP

Chef Deb's "Fuel for a Healthier Lifestyle"

Healthy Skirts On Fire SaladUSD 25.95
spicy skirt steak, arugula, edamame, blue cheese crumble, avocado, cucumber, celery, red bell pepper, cherry tomato, pepitas, garlic croutons, blue cheese-balsamic vinaigrette
Veggie BurgerUSD 20.95
black bean, mushroom, buckwheat, red river quinoa patty, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, chipotle aioli, caramelized onions, sweet potato fries
Crispy Tofu BowlUSD 24.95
sushi rice, fried tofu, wasabi mousse, corn, scallions, carrots, sesame seeds, sweet & spicy sweet & spicy sauce
Everything Crusted AhiUSD 38.95
black rice, pineapple salsa, soy-ginger reduction, wasabi, pickled ginger
Ahi Tuna & Salmon PokeUSD 26.95
sushi rice, avocado, edamame, scallions, fresno chilis, sesame-seaweed salad, wasabi aioli, papaya mango salsa (gf)

High Tide

C-Level Louie SaladUSD 29.95
blue crab & rock shrimp, butter lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, cucumber, egg, capers, thousand island dressing (gf)
Lobster & Fontina BLTUSD 28.95
housemade lobster & whitefish salad on jalapeño-cheddar sourdough, with sherried lobster bisque
Fish & ChipsUSD 24.95
panko-breaded alaskan cod with cole slaw, hushpuppies & parmesan fries
Lobster Mac 'n CheeseUSD 30.95
served with local organic greens, candied walnuts & fresh herb vinaigrette
Seafood PastaUSD 36.95
pappardelle pasta, P.E.I. mussels, bay scallops, whitefish, shrimp, cherry tomato, garlic, chili flakes, pesto cream sauce
Fresh Catch Of The DayUSD 39.95
marble potatoes, spinach, heirloom tomato, shiitake mushrooms, shallots, asparagus, dashi aioli (gf*)
Herb Crusted SalmonUSD 41.95
garlic, cauliflower, carrots, crushed marble potatoes, lemon beurre blanc
Parmesan Chicken PiccataUSD 31.95
roasted artichokes, broccolini, garlic-roasted tomatoes, marble potatoes, lemon-caper sauce (gf*)
C Level Filet BurgerUSD 21.95
ground filet & chuck on brioche bun, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, smoked bacon, choice of cheddar or blue cheese, french fries
Center Cut Filet 8ozUSD 56.95
Served with broccolini, mashed potatoes, red wine demi-glace
Sterling Angus NY Strip 12ozUSD 51.95
Served with broccolini, mashed potatoes, red wine demi-glace

What 4,923 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

C-Level offers a stunning San Diego skyline view, paired with "delicious" food and "attentive" service. The outdoor seating is ideal year-round, with heating lamps for cooler nights. Standout dishes like the sesame-crusted Brie and lobster mac and cheese delight guests. Perfect for special occasions, making lasting impressions.

4,923 Reviews

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Irina
Hawaii
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing location, outstanding service. Food is good but not extraordinary. Huge serving size, one order can easily feed 2-3 people. Recommend splitting portions. We would return
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Scott
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding plus the view is spectacular
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Heather
VIP
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! It is such a great space for a small or large party. Best view of the city! And amazing food and service
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arlene
VIP
Denver
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal ambience with a view of the city at night. Wait staff were friendly, accommodating, and prompt. Salads, poke bowl, and lobster bisque were delicious.
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char
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance. The view of San Diego city lights was phenomenal. We were a party of six and everyone loved their food. We will definitely come back.
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Richard
VIP
San Antonio
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dining experience .Whether inside or outside it’s a fabulous view of the bay and the Navy Base with the US Navy Aircraft carriers docked there .Go Navy! Excellent service .Limited wine menu but full bar .Went for the steak and French onion soup and loved both !
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Tammy
San Diego
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Was very disappointed in our Christmas meal at C - Level. Got there and they were very behind. Waited about 40 minutes and that was with reservations. The service was horrible, may be the reason had to wait. Overheard the people next to us saying they were waiting over a half hour for their dessert. Back to our experience. Our waiter seemed to have little experience in waiting tables. Zero personality. The meal was just ok. The desert wasn’t edible. The only thing I personally liked was the steak. Everything else was so so or horrible. Then or waiter who I will say again had zero experience gave me someone else’s bill which was much more than mine. They had 4 meals and one glass of wine. That must of been for the poor guy who had to pay $425.00 for that meal. Mine wasn’t much better, only $383.00. Will I do this again, I think not! In the past I had nice experiences but not this year leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Sorry folks but you were a huge disappointment.
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Elaine
San Diego
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Horrible Christmas dinner. We've celebrated many times here for anniversaries, birthdays, etc., and even big events like the parade of lights. We were attending today for a Christmas celebration, and while ordering, we requested all medium rare steaks. They turned out to be very well done, dry, covered in a weird sauce that was nasty. Not only that, the apple pie we got wasn't even warmed up, and the ice cream was melted. This was a very disappointing experience, considering how much money we paid. Do not recommend it. They ruined our Christmas dinner. 😡😡
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Heba
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Waiter was not polite with us and was ignoring us.
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Tarun
VIP
San Diego
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Christmas lunch …The food was disappointing—lacking flavor and reminiscent of pre-prepared cruise food, not fresh at all. Additionally, I was accompanied by a service dog, and it felt like the restaurant staff were inconvenienced by its presence. The front desk could benefit from training on how to better accommodate customers with special needs, such as those with service animals. The only highlight of the experience was Omar, our server, who provided fantastic service and truly stood out amidst an otherwise lackluster visit.
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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 4923 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 130 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross Street
Harbor Island Dr
Area
Downtown
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
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Seafood, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.clevelsd.com/?y_source=1_MTU2Njg3ODgtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(619) 298-6802
Catering
Take Chef Deborah Scott's cuisine to your special event, work function or party. For more details, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.
Private party facilities
Host your private event on the C-Level Lanai with breathtaking views of the San Diego Bay and skyline. For parties of 15-30 there is no better location to celebrate your special occasion, work function or family get-together. For pricing and information, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.

C-Level

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

New Year's Eve Celebration

Seafood Pasta

Crispy Calamari

Seafood Platter

Under Way

Crispy Artichoke FrittersUSD 15.95

Crispy CalamariUSD 18.95

Chilled "Old Bay" Peel & Eat ShrimpUSD 18.95

Ahi, Crab, & Avocado StackUSD 23.95

Chef Deborah's Pepita & Sesame Crusted BrieUSD 18.95

Shrimp AguachileUSD 19.95

Coconut ShrimpUSD 18.95

Steamed Mussel PotUSD 21.95

Chicken Pot StickersUSD 17.95

Wagyu Ribeye TartareUSD 23.00

Kelp Beds & Tide Pools

Island Prime's Lobster Bisque

French Onion SoupUSD 12.95

Kale & Proscuitto SaladUSD 13.95

Organic Baby GreensUSD 11.95

Caesar SaladUSD 12.95

BLT Wedge SaladUSD 13.95

Shellfish Offerings

Oysters on the Half Shell

Seafood Platter

8oz Cold Water Lobster Tail

Chef Deb's "Fuel for a Healthier Lifestyle"

Healthy Skirts On Fire SaladUSD 25.95

Veggie BurgerUSD 20.95

Crispy Tofu BowlUSD 24.95

Everything Crusted AhiUSD 38.95

Ahi Tuna & Salmon PokeUSD 26.95

High Tide

C-Level Louie SaladUSD 29.95

Lobster & Fontina BLTUSD 28.95

Fish & ChipsUSD 24.95

Lobster Mac 'n CheeseUSD 30.95

Seafood PastaUSD 36.95

Fresh Catch Of The DayUSD 39.95

Herb Crusted SalmonUSD 41.95

Parmesan Chicken PiccataUSD 31.95

C Level Filet BurgerUSD 21.95

Center Cut Filet 8ozUSD 56.95

Sterling Angus NY Strip 12ozUSD 51.95

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