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Callie Restaurant, San Diego, CA
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Callie Restaurant

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$50 and over
Mediterranean
1195 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-7230

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7:00 pm
Booked 78 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Innovative
Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Chef Travis Swikard

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2024
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2023

From the OpenTable editors: Chef and San Diego native Travis Swikard is an alum of iconic restaurants like DANIEL, and that pedigree shines at this sophisticated Mediterranean spot named one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in America in 2022. Feast on plates like lemon saffron linguine or harissa-grilled lamb chops, or go all-in on a five-course family-style tasting menu. Either way, a meal in the inviting space decked with blue tiles and lush greenery feels like a lively dinner party on every visit.

Additional information

  • Location
    1195 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-7230
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Our parking garage is located in the building, but because of the one way streets downtown, the entrance is on 11th Avenue between J St and Island Ave, on the right. The parking garage has a sign '1155 Parking' over top and is through LAZ. For security purposes, the gate will be down when you pull up, you will press the kiosk for a ticket. Once you've parked, take the elevators in the center up to the lobby and be sure to get your ticket validated by a host. Validation is good up to three hours.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Mediterranean Feast - Parties of 7 & 8

    USD 80.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Mediterranean Feast - Parties of 7 & 8 For the ultimate dining experience, choose The Mediterranean Feast, a 5-course, family-style menu priced at $80 per guest. This menu, curated by Chef Travis Swikard, provides a full culinary journey from spreads to dessert. While the Feast is required for parties of 7 or 8, it is also available to all guests without advance notice. When booking, please let us know of any dietary restrictions so we can accommodate them. To secure your reservation, a credit card is needed, but no charge will apply unless you cancel with less than 24 hours' notice or do not show up. In those cases, a $10 per guest fee will be charged to the credit card on file.

  • Mother's Day Brunch

    USD 85.00 per person

    11 May 2025 only
    💐 MADE FOR MOM 💝 This Mother's Day, treat the women who do it all to a brunch that’s all about them. We’re serving up classic favorites with a signature Callie twist — think warm vibes, delicious dishes, and moments worth remembering. We will be offering a 4 course shared family style brunch menu priced at $85 per adult, and a 2 course children's menu for children 10 and under priced at $45 per child. Please note that only the Mother's Day Brunch menu will be offered on this day; a la carte dining will not be available. Please inquire about any dietary restrictions. No-shows or cancellations less than 1 day in advance may be subject to a charge of $10 per person. Tax, 20% service charge, and 4% surcharge will be added to all checks.
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Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 436 people are saying

Callie Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Callie Restaurant in San Diego offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Popular dishes include the Aleppo Chicken and lamb chops, while the Mediterranean Feast is a "must-try." Guests appreciate the "creative menu" and "beautiful presentation." However, some diners note the "high prices" and "automatic gratuity."
436 Reviews

  1. Dominique

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a nice experience dining in at Callie! Everyone who served us was nice and professional, & food came quick! It tasted great & presentation was beautiful! You can tell they really care about the quality of the food and not just being a fancy restaurant. Bit pricey but worth it. Definitely a go-to.

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  2. Esme

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing but unfortunately the service did not live up to my expectations. My reservation was at 8 and we were not seated until 8:30 pm when I asked what the hold up was the hostess stated my entire party had to be there which we were but we were never asked, when I clarified we were all there she stated well you should have told me. While checking I saw her accept cash from a patron who was looking for a table. I don’t know what the outcome was of that interaction was but it was very unprofessional. After being seated the food started coming out around 9. It definitely set my whole evening back. I made the reservation a month in advance so was disappointed that for a party of 7 with plenty of anticipation they could not have a table ready for us.

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  3. Karen VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this restaurant! This was our 6th visit or so, we have brought friends who raved about the food and we have enjoyed it as well every time. Last night the duck egg omelette was the stand-out dish. Fluffy and creamy at the same time with many intricate flavors. It compelled us to elevate our own attempts at breakfast the following morning. We scrounged in our own pantry in order to find some new and more memorable way to crack an egg…Callie’s is inspiring. Checking our calendar now for our next visit….

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  4. Alex VIP

    San Diego68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish everything was amazing. Our server Kevin was great, assisted by Marsalis we were very well taken care of. Food wise, we did the Mediterranean Feast, which included all of Callie’s greatest hits. Also added a truffle caci e pepi, what a perfect bowl of pasta, a must. If you save room the Turkish rice pudding is off the charts in comfort and taste. All in all, an incredible experience.

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  5. Pauline VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always! Been coming here since they opened and it never disappoints. We have celebrated many birthdays and events here. My dad’s 50th, my husbands birthday. Always amazing food service etc. Chef Travis and his team are superior. We love it!

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  6. Savannah

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience! We did the tasting menu and it was a good price for the amount of food. 5 courses and we were full and satisfied! Very good service our waiter knew all about the ingredients of each dish.

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  7. Bruno

    Miami3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 one of my favorite restaurants in San Diego! Food is full of flavor and great service.

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  8. Dave

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best meals we’ve ever experienced. Wonderful service. Cocktails were outstanding, especially the clarified Margarita that was a special.

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  9. Emily

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We ordered the curated menu, and every dish was super salty and incorporated some variety of pickled food or heavy lime (even the dessert). Each individual dish might’ve been ok alone, but incorporated together as a curated menu was not a good balance and experience.

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  10. terri

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very interesting menu, the presentation was thoughtful and elegant, the service was efficient

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Callie Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 436 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 78 times today
Experiences are available.
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1195 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-7230

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Our parking garage is located in the building, but because of the one way streets downtown, the entrance is on 11th Avenue between J St and Island Ave, on the right. The parking garage has a sign '1155 Parking' over top and is through LAZ. For security purposes, the gate will be down when you pull up, you will press the kiosk for a ticket. Once you've parked, take the elevators in the center up to the lobby and be sure to get your ticket validated by a host. Validation is good up to three hours.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
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