Seafood Cuisine: 31 Restaurants Found
Aqua Blu
Address: 734 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
An experience at Aqua Blu is nothing short of stunning, with newly-appointed Chef Russell Hawkins’s culinary talents delighting the eyes, nose, and palate. Delicate creations based loosely around a “fusion” theme take seafood to new heights, weaving ingredients together in subtle harmonies. With an emphasis on freshness, the menu is constantly changing, although certain themes—thoughtful pairings, light and healthy preparations, and careful attention to detail—remain constant. An intimate and welcoming atmosphere, composed of bold forms, clean lines, and gentle color, offers a hint of understated elegance; the perfect stage for Chef Hawkins’s cuisine to shine.
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Rainwater's
Address: 1202 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
Over two decades ago, Rainwater’s brought the first Eastern-style fine steak and chophouse to San Diego and has been accumulating awards ever since. Entrance by way of an elegant stairway transports diners to the ambience of a private club with exceptional service, complete with owners Laurel and Paddy Rainwater acting as hosts. Rainwater’s award-winning wine list pairs with classic steakhouse specialties, distinct salads, and quality seafood fare. Whether you go in for an upscale dinner or a more moderately-priced lunch, Rainwater’s on Kettner is a cut above the rest.
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Ocean Room
Address: 630 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
The Ocean Room is a seafood lover's refuge away from the bustle of the Gaslamp's usual fare. The main attraction is the Oyster Bar featuring an open kitchen - seafood purists will delight in their kettle steamed crustacean specialties and traditional favorites, as well as an array of appetizers, pasta, and fish entrees with Asian and New Orleans culinary influences. The menu includes all tastes with beef, chicken, and vegetarian options, making a trip to this room ideal for private parties, a relaxing, elegant dinner, or a social happy hour spent at their full bar and mini lounge.
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Crab Catcher
Address: 1298 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
Perched atop an oceanside bluff in La Jolla, the Crab Catcher offers a spectacular view. The elevated dining room overlooks waves crashing onto La Jolla Cove set before an elegant backdrop of the coastline. Chef Jon Burwell’s impressively extensive menu celebrates the ocean’s bounty with dishes such as king crab-stuffed Hawaiian Ono served with chili-garlic puree and dill-infused buerre blanc; he also showcases his range of talent in select non-seafood dishes such as charbroiled herb-marinated rack of Australian lamb with California peaches, montrachet goat cheese, and roasted shallot pinot noir reduction. The atmosphere, if anyone can take their eyes off the view or the dishes, is comfortable and quaint, almost intentionally unpretentious so as to let the view and cuisine shine.
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De Medici
Address: 815 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Step into de’Medici in downtown San Diego and you will immediately sense a welcoming ambience reminiscent of old world Italy. Renaissance décor adorns the walls above plush, inviting seating, while gentle music fills the air. The impressive menu allows you to imagine yourself worlds away, as de’Medici boasts one of the most extensive selections of authentic Northern and Southern Italian cuisine in San Diego. Whether selecting one of Chef Ricardo Macias’s seafood specialties, rich pasta dishes, or aged prime steaks, a deliciously authentic meal and delightfully memorable experience awaits.
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