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Island Prime

$30 and under
Steakhouse
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Island Prime

4.6
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Downtown

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 62 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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
    $30 and under
  • 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

  • Christmas Day Celebration

    USD 94.95 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate the joyous season while taking in views of the San Diego skyline. Island Prime and C-Level will be open from 12-7:30pm serving a special 3-course menu on Christmas Day. Try favorites such as Lobster Bisque Soup and Filet Mignon. Don't forget the Eggnog Cheesecake for dessert! Menu is priced at $94.95 for adults and $23.95 for kids, excluding tax, gratuity and surcharge. This reservation will be for indoor seating at Island Prime as well as the indoor section of C-Level Lounge. C-Level happy hour will not be offered on Christmas Day.
  • 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 Cirtus Herb Crusted Salmon. Don't forget the Creme Brulee Cheesecake for dessert! Our NYE menus priced at $99.95 per person, $24.95 per child excluding tax, gratuity and surcharge. This reservation will be for indoor seating at Island Prime as well as the indoor section of C-Level Lounge. C-Level happy hour will not be offered on New Years Eve.

What 8,326 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Island Prime is a standout dining destination on Harbor Island, San Diego, offering "stunning ocean views" and a "panoramic view of the downtown skyline." Renowned for "great food and service," this steakhouse excels with "top-quality steaks" and delightful dishes. Enjoy a memorable meal in an "inviting and comfortable" ambiance.

8,326 Reviews
  1. Raul

    Los Angeles

    164 reviews

    5.0

    164 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had another wonderful meal at this waterfront restaurant with spectacular views of the San Diego skyline.

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  2. Sylvie

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a fantastic dinner. The food and service were excellent.

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  3. Denisse

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it!! My wife and I had a blast. The Caesar salad was the best wife order lobster and steak. Services was great but it can be improve. food quality a bit salty for me but wife liked. Overall experience was great…

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  4. Apolonia

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent service and The view to the San Diego skyline is amazing.

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  5. Linda

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience again at Island Prime! Collin was fantastic and the staff welcoming and helpful. The food was FABULOUS and the service flawless. wonderful views of the harbor. Even saw a huge cruise ship depart San Diego….priceless. Overall, a delightful evening at my favorite restaurant. Thanks to Chef Deborah and Island Prime!

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  6. Michele

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dining experience. Food is consistent. Kind people

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  7. Stephen

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There's a reason we keep coming back. Exceptional service every time.

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  8. Aleyda

    San Diego

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the first time going out on Thanksgiving and Island Prime did a fantastic job. The servers and wait staff made the evening what it was. I am very grateful for the folks that were there and took care of us from beginning to end. The prix fix menu was good. The soup (butternut squash) was delicious and my filet was amazing. The dessert was underwhelming. However, the staff made the evening a hit.

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  9. Brie

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was way over priced and not very good. Will not be back.

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  10. Miranda

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow what an amazing place with amazing food and amazing staff. They really know how to vet and train the staff here. I was throughly impressed. Our host taking us to our seats said something so thoughtful it nearly melted my heart. I commented on him having to work for Thanksgiving and he said yeah well they gave us food for Thanksgiving and it is so delicious so I’m pretty grateful for that and I was just like oh my god what a sweetie!

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FAQs

Island Prime is rated 4.6 stars by 8326 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Island Prime restaurant

Island Prime

4.6
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Downtown

Make a booking

2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 62 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
    $30 and under
  • 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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