This multiple award-winning restaurant is a true San Diego treasure. Located inside of the historic US Grant Hotel, Grant Grill exudes class and elegance. From it's waffle brunch buffets to its lavish dinner presentations, diners head here when they want something extraordinary. The opulent ambiance elevates the experience, lending an added sense of luxury to the already world-class cuisine. The adjoining lounge is perfect for those who want to sip a cocktail among San Diego's elite. Attire is dressy, so don your favorite suit or dress and take in your glamorous surroundings.
As the name Dumpling Inn suggests, dumplings are the specialty at this small Chinese eatery nestled in the lair of Asian restaurants that is Convoy Street. Choose from a variety of pork, seafood or vegetarian dumplings, all homemade. The menu also offers noodles, rice, and a small selection of stir-fry dishes. If you need to cater for a party, the restaurant also sells uncooked dumplings by the dozen though advanced order is required.
This bar is housed in the oldest building in the Gaslamp Quarter. Come and mingle with beautiful people and groove to either live music or a DJ with tunes from the 1970s through the 1990s. Hardwood floors, soaring ceilings and a 40-foot long mahogany bar give a touch of elegance and class. There are three levels, all offering a large number of beers and delicious cocktails.
In Downtown San Diego, this fine dining establishment is not only well known for premium cuisine, but also for an expansive wine list. In fact, it has been praised for hosting "one of the most outstanding wine lists in the world." While many San Diego restaurants allow for casual dress, this particular establishment requests more formal attire. Men should wear long-sleeved dress shirts and all guests are asked not to wear shorts. Popular entrees include linguini with clam sauce and veal piccata. Enjoy cocktails from the outdoor patio as the sun sets and gives way to the city lights below. Whether you're dining or drinking, Bertrand at Mister A's is a magical venue for a memorable evening.
If you like to dance and party all night long, then Spin is the place for you. The club houses three levels, five rooms, four bars, pool tables and a rooftop smoking patio that overlooks downtown. One of the rooms features the latest hip-hop tunes. The club's big screen video and monitor walls and laser lighting give the effect of being at a rave. The warehouse-esque building adds to the modern atmosphere. Not suitable for quiet conversation, this club is for the lively party crowd.
This club is as sleek as its namesake, a polished precious stone in a world of rough rocks. The decor is ultra-retro and swanky, attracting a hip crowd in cool clothes and with even cooler attitudes. The bar is beautiful and made of onyx, which is really something to see. Live bands play here often and there is a healthy-sized dance floor for those who are interested in more than just posing with a martini.
Named after an ancient port city on Sicily’s east coast, Catania offers an assortment of coastal Italian delicacies that are sure to delight your palate. Menu offerings include contemporary Italian dishes like Braised Beef Tongue, Crispy Octopus and Wild Boar Pasta. Complement the meals with draft and bottled brews, wines or Italian sodas. Situated atop La Plaza Center, the restaurant also allows you to enjoy sweeping views over La Jolla Cove while you enjoy the creative delicacies and delectable drinks. If you are craving for inventive Italian food, on a clear evening in the middle of summer, it’s hard to think of a better place to be.
Located at Island Avenue, this brewpub specializes in craft beer, craft cocktails and great food. Their specials include: Hoban House, Colemans Stout, Roark Red Ale, Raspberry Cream Ale, Gimmick Ale and a lot more. The food menu at Half Door Brewing Company is small but perfectly blends with the spirits offered. The Fried Goat Cheese and the Scotch Egg are the most ordered things on the menu. This Irish pub has also been associated with many magazines, newspapers and online blogs.
Vegan fare and drinks is an unusual combination and hard to find, but at Kindred it does come together. It offers various concoctions of cocktails which are prepared from scratch in its dark ambiance and include specials like Fog Of War and something tropical like Depth Dweller. Also, you can find limited options of non-alcoholic beverages here. As you enjoy your drinks with vegan plates like Black kale salad or a meaty option of Seared steak, dark metal plays in the background. This eccentric location usually attracts goth hipsters, however if you like different kind of bars then this is definitely worth the visit.
Seeking a fun place to have a great night out? Head over to the Pop's Liquor Cabinet in San Diego. Viewed as one of the tiniest bars in San Diego, this bar is known to serve fantastic specialty cocktails including Punch Romaine, the Bee's Knees, French75, Harpoon, Manhattan, Moscow Mule and so forth. The décor is simple and casual. It is a nice place to get together with a few friends, catch up with them and keep the spirits flowing.
Market Restaurant + Bar is a high-end place that specializes in seasonal menus and some fixed menus. Owned by the award-winning chef Carl Schroeder, it is a promising place that assures you of a unique fine dining experience with delectable, world-class food. The ingredients that constitute the meal are fresh and hand-selected by the expert culinary team. The focus of the restaurant is creative cooking which reflects in the ample variety offered on the menu. Some constant favorites are Short Ribs, Satiron Steak and Caramel Souffle. The decor of the restaurant is upscale and welcoming with sufficient lighting and polished wooden furniture, perfect for an intimate dining experience. They offer wines from the world's finest wineries and handmade craft cocktails to go with your exotic meal. The attentive and polite staff pamper you and indulge you in a royal dining experience. The fancy dinner comes at fancier prices but the experience is worth every penny. It is fine dining in its truest form.