30 restaurants found where star rating is "3 1/2" Stars
Acqua Al 2
Address: 322 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
While it may be physically impossible to bring a Florentine trattoria to San Diego, Chef and Owner Martin Gonzalez has come remarkably close. Acqua Al 2 is the sister restaurant of the original Acqua Al 2, located on the Via della Vigna Vecchia in Florence. Using the same menu, recipes, and cooking techniques, Acqua Al 2 offers authentic Tuscan-style dining right in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp district. The charming ambiance hints of old world Italy, while the aromatic and flavorful dishes exude authenticity. Anyone considering an escape to Italy should first pay a visit to this local favorite.
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The Fleetwood
Address: 639 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101
The Fleetwood sets itself apart from its Downtown neighbors. The modern, versatile space is part restaurant, part nightclub, and part sports lounge, with a menu to suit all occasions. Chef Mark Bolton marries classic comfort food with premium ingredients, offering a menu that runs the gamut from down-home comfort to gourmet elegance— you’ll find fried chicken with mashed potatoes and creamed corn next to grilled filet mignon with chanterelle mushrooms. The large, luxe corner space offers an array of seating options, including communal tables, traditional banquettes, and lounge-style seating for happy hour or late night noshing. With an extensive bar that includes bottle service and a separate sports room that morphs into a posh, late-night lounge, be careful—you may come for dinner and end up staying all night.
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Royal India
Address: 329 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Royal India is where to go when you want to dine like kings and queens. The Gaslamp area restaurant serves authentic Northern Indian cuisine in a refreshing, elegant setting. An outdoor patio offers prime views of downtown foot traffic, while inside, the tall ceilings and open space give the feel of a modern palace, complete with regal décor imported from India. Ornate chandeliers cast an elegant glow, while a cascading waterfall offers a backdrop of serenity. The menu is as rich as its surroundings, with flavorful curries, tandoori kababs, and a tempting array of fresh tandoor-baked breads. If you’re unable to make your mind up about the menu, visit during lunch or on Monday evenings, when over 20 dishes are offered buffet-style.
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Croce's
Address: 802 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
In 1985, Chef/Owner Ingrid Croce opened Croce's Restaurant and Bar as a tribute to her late husband singer/songwriter Jim Croce. Today this 'must visit' San Diego landmark not only recreates the warmth and energy from their days of performing together, but it continues to infuse great food and live music in a uniquely warm and inviting atmosphere. Executive Chef James Clark's menu features flavorful American and Continental cuisine, with dishes such as Sage Rubbed Grilled Duck Breast, Bordeaux Braised Short Ribs, and the signature, Croce's Prime Contemporary Meatloaf.
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Mister Tiki Mai Tai Lounge
Address: 801 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Mister Tiki Mai Tai Lounge is a refreshingly whimsical oasis in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Well-known for its exotic drinks and inventive sushi Mister Tiki has recently expanded its menu to include a variety of entrees for a more complete dining experience. Combining the earthy, fruity, and spicy flavors of Pacific Island cuisine with fresh mainland ingredients, Mister Tiki crafts concoctions that are approachable and novel. The Mister Tiki décor also blends the bold with the familiar: bamboo wood tables and invitingly expansive booths radiate a refined exoticism while towering Tiki sculptures, lava lamps, and vintage surfing videos evoke a playfully kitschy nostalgia that is both accessible and hip.
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