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Saint James French Diner, San Diego, CA

Saint James French Diner

4.6
4.6
233 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
This American diner meets elegant French bistro is open Monday–Friday for Breakfast and Lunch, every day for Dinner and Happy Hour, and on the weekends for Brunch. With a full bar and an approachable menu, locals and travelers can indulge in a variety of French-inspired classics, from shared mussels to ratatouille and burgers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (323) 327-9702
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    For catered events please contact us at <br /><br />BONJOUR@SAINTJAMESFRENCHDINER.COM<br /><br />619.678.1007
  • Private party facilities
    For private events please contact us at BONJOUR@SAINTJAMESFRENCHDINER.COM619.678.1007
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bonjour 2025! A Saint James French Diner New Years

    USD 45.00 - USD 95.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the new year at Saint James French Diner! Join us for a French-inspired 4-course dinner complete with wine pairings. $95 per person + optional wine pairings ($45). Midnight bubbles included to toast to 2025! Santé!
    Bonjour 2025! A Saint James French Diner New Years photo

Offers

  • Daily Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Wed - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Daily from 3pm - 6pm. $4 Beers, $6 select wines by the glass $8 cocktails, and $10 burgers all night long! Served 3pm-6pm.

    Daily Happy Hour! photo
  • Society Brunch Club!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 10:00 am - 2:45 pm,Sat - 10:00 am - 2:45 pm
    Join us for Society Brunch Club Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-3pm. Make your brunch sparkle with Bottomless Mimosas or a Saint James Combo! Cheers to you, San Diego!

    Society Brunch Club! photo
  • Tuesdays All Night Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Make Tuesday's your spot! $4 Beers, $6 select wines by the glass $8 cocktails, and $10 burgers all night long! Served 3pm-10pm.

    Tuesdays All Night Happy Hour! photo

What 233 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Saint James French Diner, nestled in San Diego's historic St. James building, offers a delightful blend of French-inspired cuisine and warm hospitality. Guests rave about the "fantastic happy hour" and "excellent food," particularly the Parisienne burger and steak frites. The charming ambiance and attentive service make it a must-visit.

233 Reviews
  1. scott

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was terrific. Onion soup and Steak Frites were a big hit as was the Bouillabaisse. For dessert, the creme brulee is a must.

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  2. Brenda

    Milwaukee

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal was once again great!! Perfectly prepared.

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  3. Mounzer

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, friendly staff, cozy environment. The best French onion soup ever!

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  4. Neha

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great wine and ambiance! Would like to go back

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived early and were seated immediately. Drinks and food served timely. Good experience. Would return.

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  6. Joanna

    Minneapolis

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic and the staff were awesome! Very quaint and cozy dining!

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  7. Charles

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were only able to visit during their happy hour but this place does not disappoint. Their staff are friendly and attentive, the food was amazing, and the ambiance was pleasant. We ordered oysters, clams (twice), croquettes, and the roadside double burger…..almost ordered another but I had to walk back to the hotel. We will revisit to enjoy their dinner offerings.

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  8. Jim

    New Mexico

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. Best mussels since Brussels. Compliments to the chef

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  9. keith

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was great as was the service. The noise level was outrageously high which spoiled what would have been otherwise a delightful meal. There was a very noisy group but on other visits the noise level has also been an issue. We saw several tables leave due to the excessive noise. We may give it another try but if the noise remains very high we sadly will have to quit going. It’s a shame to have to forgo an otherwise well run bistro with very well prepared food offered. We love the steak frite, the butter lettuce salad and the chocolate lava cake.

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  10. Karinna

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Crayton and the team are amazing!!!!! Best food!!!

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FAQs

Saint James French Diner is rated 4.6 stars by 233 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Saint James French Diner

830 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-6307

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (323) 327-9702
  • Catering
    For catered events please contact us at <br /><br />BONJOUR@SAINTJAMESFRENCHDINER.COM<br /><br />619.678.1007
  • Private party facilities
    For private events please contact us at BONJOUR@SAINTJAMESFRENCHDINER.COM619.678.1007
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