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Island Prime, San Diego, CA
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Island Prime

$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 61 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Deborah Scott

From the OpenTable editors: Meet San Diego’s only waterfront steakhouse: Island Prime’s unique location propped up on wooden stilts above San Diego Bay is reason enough to splurge here. And so is the premium surf-and-turf menu by award-winning chef Deborah Scott, featuring signatures like a filet trio with blue cheese, wild mushrooms, and Alaskan king crab.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 298-6802
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room for up to 65 guests, with waterfront views.
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Celebration packages

    25 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
    Celebrate everyday! Personalize your special experience for every occasion.

What 8,471 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Island Prime offers a "fantastic date night" with "exceptional food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about "stunning views" of the city skyline and bay, creating a "romantic ambiance." The "Tomahawk steak" and "crab cake" are crowd favorites. With attentive staff ensuring a memorable dining experience, it's perfect for special occasions.

8,471 Reviews
  1. SDJeff

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Island Prime never disappoints. The food is always top notch , service is exceptional with a spectacular view.

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    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view while seated at this restaurant was beautiful. Additionally, the food and service was amazing! 10/10

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite food, excellent view, exceptional service!

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  4. Carlos

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there very nice place 100% recommend this place

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service, the quality the atmosphere and the prices very good. Enjoyed it it..

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  6. JesseM

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re looking for a great dinner for that special 1-on-1 dinning experience, give Island Prime a lot of consideration. Our table / reservation was running approximately 15 minutes later than expected. While at the bar, we were treated to a free appetizer to hold us over while we waited to be seated. The bartenders were very personable, attentive and great at small talk. The ambience is always great (3rd time there) and is only beaten by the flavor and quality of the food. Try any of the cuts of steak with the Cognac Peppercorn sauce, you can’t go wrong. Wait staff is very attentive and quick to serve. This spot is great for both date night and larger gatherings. Be sure to make reservations well in advance as this steakhouse tends to fill up quickly.

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  7. Gerry

    VIP

    San Diego

    90 reviews

    4.0

    90 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always delicious at IP, we had a great table, but service was off, ordered the Brie, which came out quickly, but wasn’t really as soft as usual, ok, not a deal breaker, gave the server the rest of our order, and the asst started taking away our bread plates, but we hadn’t gotten our delicious popovers yet, he said our server told him we didn’t want them, eventually got them, meat was served, my mashed potatoes that were served under my steak were room temp, I asked the asst to replace them, which they did everything else was great, but our server never checked back till we finished eating and the asst boxed up our leftovers, we were celebrating a birthday and she eventually said we could pick something off the dessert menu after asking about it. We will be back, but hopefully will not have the same server

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my boyfriends birthday 🎂 on 2/28/25. This has always been one of our favorite restaurants in San Diego, and it never disappoints. The mood, feeling, energy & atmosphere is amazin. Thank you again, Island Prime 🌼 🌸 🌼 🌸

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  9. David

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Island Prime is my new favorite restaurant in San Diego. Amazing views of the harbor. Exceptional service and excellent food. We will be taking all of our friends here to this amazing restaurant.

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  10. Elling

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view and wonderful food and service! I would highly recommend the experience!

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FAQs

Island Prime is rated 4.7 stars by 8471 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 61 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Island Prime

880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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