31 restaurants found where star rating is "3 1/2" Stars
Ocean Room
Address: 630 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (Map)
Boasting fresh sushi and an oyster bar overlooking an open kitchen, Ocean Room also offers fresh seafood including shellfish cooked to perfection using a kettle steaming technique. This is something that is rarely seen here on the west coast as it is a technique utilized more in the southern region of the United States, particularly Louisiana. Located in the center of Fifth Avenue in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego, Ocean Room’s contemporary décor, friendly staff, and flavorful seafood creations - headed up by Chef Felix Frias - will be a sure bet to indulge in the freshest seafood that San Diego has to offer.
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Hexagone
Address: 495 Laurel Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (Map)
Named after the six-sided shape of France, unpretentious Hexagone offers one of the largest French menus in San Diego with twenty appetizers and twenty entrees. Soft jazz croons its way lazily across a dimly lit L-shaped dining room adorned with crisp white linens, floor-to-ceiling windows, and rambunctious Art Nouveau prints. The Beef Bourguignon alone is reason enough to visit, as the rich wine-infused dish braises for a total of three days. This new addition to Banker’s Hill has been competing—and holding its own— against the likes of neighboring Laurel and Bertrand at Mister A’s, a sure indication of the quality of their California-inspired traditional French fare.
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The Fleetwood
Address: 639 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (Map)
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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Urban Bar and Grill
Address: 827 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (Map)
The Gaslamp Quarter boasts culinary variety, but Urban Bar and Grill on Fifth has it all in one place, and done right. An eclectic menu of chops, seafood, and pastas redefine what a bar and grill can be with quality as the main ingredient. Chic restaurant on one side, sleek bar on the other -- with an outdoor patio that paints the air with aromas of sea and terrain -- Urban Bar and Grill is distinguished by style and cosmopolitan culinary character. Ambition is evident in the flavors, the activity, and the service.
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Chianti
Address: 644 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (Map)
It’s often hard to choose a restaurant on 5th Avenue in the Gaslamp. There are many enticing hostesses with even more enticing menus on display out front, but with so many options, it can still be a difficult choice to make. Luckily, there’s one restaurant on 5th that emits a radiant glow of friendly service, quality food, and reasonable prices. Chianti has been a 5th Avenue mainstay for nearly a decade for many reasons, including the knowledgeable staff and fresh, delicious, and authentic Italian food. The décor is elegant and relaxing, with paintings of the Italian countryside adorning the walls and elegant chandeliers gracing the ceilings. Stop by soon to see what the glow is about!
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