Best Fine Dining Restaurants in College Area

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1. Wormwood

4.7

Exceptional(797)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • North Park

Booked 19 times today

Wormwood invites you to explore a bygone era when poets, writers, and painters found inspiration in the Green Fairy. Discover fine Absinthes as we share stories of its golden age and guide your palate on a unique journey.Our restaurant blends French elegance with bohemian charm, creating a cozy haven for food lovers. Each dish, from wagyu tartare to fresh oysters, celebrates local flavors and craftsmanship. Experience curated tastes of our coastal region with passion and finesse.We offer French wines and unique cocktails with a twist on classics. Every meal and drink promises adventure and cherished memories. Discover the fusion of past and present where dining is an unparalleled experience.Enjoy our three dining areas: a cozy indoor space with an open kitchen, an enchanting patio for serene outdoor dining, and the Secret Garden, a speakeasy bar with a unique cocktail menu and Green Hour. We also host private events, from dinners to weddings, ensuring every occasion is memorable.

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2. Et Voilà! French Bistro - San Diego

4.8

Exceptional(2525)

Price: Moderate

• French • North Park

Booked 21 times today

Et Voilà! is a vibrant neighborhood bistro, located along the North Park corridor. Et Voilà! French Bistro showcases Chef Vincent Viale’s talents, mixing French classics with a modern accent. Find local and seasonal products building upon French recipes from various regions, such as Steak Frites, Coquilles St. Jacques, and soufflés. Explore the diverse regions of France through a curated wine list, and taste a variety of distinct local ingredients with our crafted cocktails. Et Voila! French Bistro is the destination for those looking for a vibrant dining experience, or even for those looking for a simple glass of wine and informal bite at the bar. No reservations accepted for happy hour Please be on time to your reservation. Note that your allocated time slot starts at the time of your reservation and NOT when your party is complete. (1.30 hours for 2, 1.45pm for 3/4 people) We likely will not be able to extend your time if you are running late . Thank you for

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3. Cori Pastificio Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(612)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Park

Booked 26 times today

Acclaimed Sicilian Chef Accursio Lota serves up authentic cuisine in a cozy 60's-style Italian trattoria. Voted San Diego's Best Chef five years in a row, and Barilla’s World Pasta Champion, at Cori Trattoria Chef Lota serves up beautifully bold dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas and Beef Bone Marrow, and an unbelievably rich Vegan Parmigiana di Melanzane. The menu melds the flavors of Sicily and Italy with the best of fresh, locally-sourced Southern California ingredients, and is matched by a curated wine list and cocktail program that include indigenous, bio-dynamic varietals from all Italy. The current Spring menu features dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas, fava bean, and beef bone marrow, and Cacio e Pepe with sustainably-sourced Petrovich caviar.Enjoy full-service table seating, grab a place at the marble-topped bar, from which you can watch all the action of your meal being prepared in the open kitchen or just order your meal to enjoy at home with your family.

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4. Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar

4.5

Awesome(1418)

Price: Moderate

• Prime Rib • Mission Valley

Booked 13 times today

Bully's East is conveniently located in the heart of Mission Valley. As you enter, you feel the warmth of the rich mahogany bar. Locals have been gathering here for four decades to enjoy their favorite beverages and great bar food. It's also the perfect place to view a sporting event. Since its establishment, Bully's East has served more prime rib than any other San Diego restaurant, preparing only USDA Choice, Midwestern, corn-fed, aged beef. It also offers many healthy dining options. Chef Adam Johnson and his culinary staff continually create new dishes, taking advantage of the freshest local produce and seafood to bring diners the best possible culinary experience. Enjoy fine dining in this relaxed environment with over 45 years of experience and tradition. Make sure you save room for Bully's sinful desserts.

5. Cowboy Star

4.9

Exceptional(4744)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 40 times today

Located in the heart of the East Village neighborhood of San Diego, Cowboy Star is dedicated to providing an unmatched attention to detail and a level of service that immediately sets us apart. Cowboy Star guests are the number one priority and guest satisfaction is the base upon which our entire concept is built. Our level of service is only matched by our celebration of regional American heirloom recipes offered with genuine neighborly hospitality. We are committed to supporting local and regional farmers, fishers and producers by cooking food that recaptures the simple and pure tastes found in locally grown, natural and organic ingredients. We strive to raise awareness of a more sustainable food future, while helping to restore a sense of community that brings us back to a more homegrown time.The Cowboy Star Menu features the finest in select natural products including Niman Ranch all natural beef from the nation's leading Certified Humane Angus herd.

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6. ARTIFACT at Mingei

4.8

Exceptional(857)

Price: Expensive

• International • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 5 times today

ARTIFACT is a full-service restaurant featuring craft cooking inspired by ancient methods, spices and botanicals located inside the beautiful Mingei Museum at Balboa Park . Offering indoor, outdoor courtyard, and bar seating for lunch Tuesday-Saturday.Crafted by Tim Kolanko, Executive Chef, Urban Kitchen Group, and Tony Coito, ARTIFACT’s Chef de Cuisine, will be a nod to Mingei’s changing international exhibitions in an environment filled with functional, innovative art and design by Jennifer Luce, Founder and Principal of LUCE et studio, who led the design and renovation project. ARTIFACT and CRAFT CAFE at Mingei-the latest additions to restaurateur Tracy Borkum and Executive Chef Tim Kolanko’s CUCINA family of restaurants. An Urban Kitchen Group Concept. CUCINA urbana, enoteca, sorella, UKG Catering, Urban Kitchen at The Ready Shell at Jacobs ParkFollow the journey on social media @Dine.Mingei

7. Mister A's

4.8

Exceptional(8650)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 49 times today

Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)

8. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1347)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 48 times today

Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.

9. Nobu San Diego

4.6

Exceptional(3737)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 39 times today

World renowned for its award winning "New Style" Japanese cuisine, Nobu continues to offer savvy diners across the globe a culinary adventure. Our San Diego location is yet another canvas for Chef Nobu Matsuhisa to display his legendary dishes, such as the Black Cod Miso and Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno. The restaurant which is nestled in the perennially hip and centrally located Hard Rock Hotel also features unique creations by Executive Chef David Meade who has honed his skill at Nobu locations in Miami and New York. Nobu San Diego delivers equally on food, impeccable service and ambiance that is sophisticated yet lively.

10. Roman Wolves

4.6

Exceptional(310)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy

Booked 35 times today

"Roman Wolves is more than a bar and restaurant; it's a celebration of epicurean tapestry of what Italians call the Eternal City" said Nino Cusimano. "We've created our own take on the enduring essence of Rome's legacy and it's significant historical, cultural, and culinary impacts on the Italian food scene"

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Sally
San Diego •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Nice restaurant in Mission Valley, centrally located. Good food, nice environment for conversation, wait staff is cordial and courteous.
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Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports BarPrice: Moderate• Prime Rib• Mission Valley
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4.5
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Blythevip
San Diego •59 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic steakhouse with real gourmet twist and superb service! Went for my honey’s 50th and they couldn’t have treated us better. Steak was delicious & perfectly cooked, wine list is excellent & they were great about accommodating food allergies. Thank you Lisa & team - We will go back again & again!
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Cowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.9
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Tandyvip
Orange County •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We dined at this charming French restaurant and had a pleasant experience overall. The food was good, though not quite a 10/10. We loved the persimmons salad and the steak as meal—both were highlights of the meal. The fish, however, wasn’t our favorite as it leaned a bit too fishy for our taste. Service was attentive and friendly, and the outdoor seating was cute and inviting. A lovely spot for a relaxed evening!
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WormwoodPrice: Very Expensive• French• North Park
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4.7
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Philipvip
Los Angeles •50 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great dinner at Et Voila last night! Recommended by a total stranger, but he was right! Great atmosphere, attentive service, and great food. We had onion soup and escargot, of course, Then duck confit and roast duck. All were superb! An enjoyable time was had by all! (PS: The $40 corkage was a little tough to swallow... And after opening our bottle they never served it to us...)
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Et Voilà! French Bistro - San DiegoPrice: Moderate• French• North Park
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4.8
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Leigh
Columbus •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
This was my first visit to Cori and it exceeded all my expectations. The ambiance is absolutely incredible, the service was amazing and the food was top tier. Bridget was our server and she was so sweet, gave great recommendations and was so attentive. I would come back just to have her as our server! I loved that they replaced the silverware between courses; a small touch that goes a long way! The arancini was the best I’ve had in San Diego. The pasta was SO good and you can definitely tell it’s homemade and made with love. My only regret is waiting so long to come in. I can’t wait to come back!!
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Cori Pastificio TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Park
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4.8

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34 restaurants available nearby

1. Wormwood

2. Et Voilà! French Bistro - San Diego

3. Cori Pastificio Trattoria

4. Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar

5. Cowboy Star

6. ARTIFACT at Mingei

7. Mister A's

8. Kettner Exchange

9. Nobu San Diego

10. Roman Wolves

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