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insideOUT, San Diego, CA

insideOUT

4.8
4.8
2452 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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Booked 55 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.

Reservations for our upcoming "Sweetheart Experience" are now open! The Experience will be February 5th - 16th!

Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.

Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.

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  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–22:30 Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–23:45 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Johnny Duran
  • Delivery & takeout

What 2,452 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
InsideOUT offers a captivating dining experience with "great ambiance" and "beautiful decor". Guests consistently praise the "attentive service" and "delicious food". The themed seasonal decorations add a unique flair, making it perfect for special occasions. While the menu could be more varied, the overall atmosphere and presentation make it a standout choice.
2,452 Reviews
  1. Randy

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I've seen quite a few Instagram reels that really got me excited to check this place out. Once we were seated in the patio area, it was very underwhelming from what l was expecting! All the reels I've seen showed this magical wonderland looking atmosphere but unfortunately it was just a nice patio with regular plants. Don't get me wrong, it was a nice set up, but from seeing those IG reels it didn't come close. The service was outstanding! Everyone was very nice and helpful. Our main server was great, very friendly and paid good attention to our requests. We were there Sunday afternoon, so we had the brunch menu. I had the simple breakfast 2 eggs, 2 sausage, herb roasted potatoes. My wife ordered the brunch burger. I also ordered the Seasonal French toast for us to share. The brunch burger was good, my wife gives it a 8/10. Even through I had the simple breakfast it was quite amazing! I give it a 8..5/10. The Seasonal French toast was to die for! It was no regular French toast, it had caramelized apples, salted caramel creme anglaise, brown butter pecan crumble, spiced sugar which just tastes incredible! It's definitely 10/10 for both of us. For drinks I had the Freaky Tiki cocktail. I'm not much of an alcohol drinker. So, for me l give this a 7/10, but don't take my rating for alcohol as anything important because I just really don't drink very often. Parking is definitely insane, we had to park a few blocks away from the venue, also because they had a farmers market during the time that we went. I really wanna come back in in the evening and see what the dinner menu is like.

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    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    insideOUT was such a cool and fun experience! I would love to stay in the “oasis” part of the restaurant next time instead of at a standard table, but regardless the ambience was wonderful and the food was even better! So cute and lively for a fun brunch vibe and service was also amazing.

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    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent but food choices were just okay. Came at 1pm on a Sunday and only the breakfast/brunch menu was available. No proper lunch or dinner entrees which was a bit of a bummer. There are minimal gluten free options available and they don’t offer gluten free bun alternatives for anything. So beware if you are GF-not many choices for you. Ambience was nice but didn’t have the same vibe as what they show on social media. Perhaps because we came during daylight hours. Drinks were delicious!

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  4. Stacie VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time celebrating my friend’s birthday. The food was delicious and Brent our server was excellent! We will be back!

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  5. Dean

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Tonight was our first time dining on the bar side of Inside Out and we were surprised how loud it was compared to the Terrace area. We had to literal shout at one another at the table to be heard. I will definitely only come back if I can get reservations for the Terrace.

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  6. Miguel

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good place, the food is really outstanding, especially the brussels sprouts. Definitely recommend it!

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  7. Kami

    Jacksonville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and vibe was great, overall! We've already made a reservation to come back again in a few weeks!

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  8. RandyA

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks are delicious. Great vibe with an eclectic menu. Did I mention that the drinks are delicious.

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  9. Laura

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is not good and it was not decorated. The place is very simple and the drinks are good.

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  10. Tereza

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and experience. We had amazing yummy time.

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1642 University Ave, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–22:30 Fri 16:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–23:45 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Johnny Duran
  • Delivery & takeout
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