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Whisknladle
Address: 1044 Wall Street, San Diego, CA 92037
The new project of Arturo Kassel and Ryan Johnston, Whisknladle, is one of the most honest, down-to-earth, and genuine restaurants around. The transformed space, which was once home to Fresh[er], now houses a contemporary neighborhood bistro with a back-to-basics approach. Johnston’s menu celebrates local sources, house-made provisions, and traditional preparations, while Kassel’s wine list, as before, is focused on quality and diversity. Guests will find small plates, seasonal creations, and a truly welcoming space that now boasts an after-hours lounge as a casual nightlife destination.
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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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Urban Bar and Grill
Address: 827 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Steak lovers, Asian fare enthusiasts, and fans of the noodle may finally join together around the same table to savor a meal at Urban Bar and Grill. Executive Chef Damien Stanley has worked hard to build a menu that caters to a wide variety of taste without compromising an ounce of quality. Vietnamese classics and Italian favorites can be found mingling among other selections like the Half Pound Cheeseburger – and all are served in a dining space that boasts a charming degree of playfulness. The air of sophistication this restaurant exudes is achieved by renouncing conventionalism for something much more impressive: the eagerness to please.
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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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Solare
Address: 2820 Roosevelt Road, San Diego, CA 92106
Solare Ristorante and Lounge is down-to-earth and elegant, inspired by an Asian aesthetic and Mediterranean spirit. A meal here can be dramatic or intimate, either amid the spacious and airy indoor and outdoor lounges, outdoor patio, or main dining room, or at one of the unique private tables: the two-person chef’s table overlooking the kitchen, the elegant, 24-seat private room, or the charming glass wine room that houses a single romantic table. Solare’s inventive, contemporary Italian cuisine is thoughtful and engaging, spun from premium ingredients like organic produce, domestic, hormone-free meat, and fresh seafood. Favorites include house-made Butternut Squash Ravioli, Black Truffle Risotto, Domestic Rack of Lamb, and Oven-Roasted Sea Bream. Regulars flock for daily happy hours, live music, weekly specials, and free parking.
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