Lou & Mickey's

4.7

4208 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 61 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

Located at the gates to the historic Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, Lou & Mickey’s is a timeless American steakhouse serving prime steaks, including in-house, dry-aged steaks, plus choice seafood, classic cocktails and an award-winning wine list, in a relaxing and inviting environment. Private dining capabilities also available.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Fine cuts
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 237-4900
Website
http://www.louandmickeys.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Kyle Carpenter
Private party facilities
Lou & Mickeys is located in the heart of the Gaslamp. Private and semi-private dining rooms provide a classic and comfortable backdrop for entertaining large and small groups alike.
Private party contact
Arian James: (619) 402-5747

Location
224 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighbourhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
Cross Street
L Street
Parking details
5th Ave has some parking Restrictions: 3-minute parking / Passenger loading ONLY (8pm - 3am, Friday, Saturday only) they do have a strict tow away policy. Valet service is available at the Hilton Gaslamp Valet Curb (Address: 401 K Street)
Public transit
Gaslamp Stop (Trolley)
Entertainment
We are thrilled to be having your group join us for 2017 Comic Con and thank you for choosing Lou & Mickey's. Our goal is to accommodate every reservation, due to the large volume of business and reservations we have during this year's Comic Con we do have another reservation following your group (two hours later than the reserved time). "
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,208 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Diego
Steakhouse

Review summary

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Lou & Mickey's in downtown San Diego boasts a "great location" across from the Convention Center. Diners praise its "excellent food and service," with highlights like "the best steak in all San Diego" and a "great wine selection." The ambiance offers a classic steakhouse feel with both indoor and outdoor seating options.

4,208 Reviews

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Nick
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was tremendous, service was great, I got there just before the dinner rush got in and out quick.
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Aaron
VIP
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lived downtown for years and been to most of the steakhouses, and Lou and Mickeys is our favorite by far. Get the Dry Aged steaks!
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JennyJ
Edmonton
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is definitely a option for creating the opportunity for nice long conversations over really delicious food with care and attention to detail. Although the total number of ingredients for personalized cocktails is minimal, they do have a wonderful list of in-house curated cocktails that are worth a try. We had Frank as our server and he was great with the dietary restriction of gluten-free and allergies at our table.
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Michele
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were wonderful. We were in a hurry to get to a play and they were very accommodating without making the experience feel rushed.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
great location. was seated right by bar though with a reservation which felt strange. slow service. filet and sirloin excellent. $$$$
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Mike
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great meal with friends. Highly recommended. Great wine selection too.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first time eating at Lou & Mickey’s. Food was excellent, had the halibut. The spinach was especially good. Love the indoor/outdoor seating. Great vibe.
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Kirsten
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience! Food and service is outstanding
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stacey
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Out of all my visits, this was my least favorite one. No bread rolls and I went for my bday and the table wasn’t decorated with rose pedals nor a complimentary dessert like they always do.
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Brandon
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was terrific and our waiter was great! We loved the Apple tart dessert!
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Lou & Mickey's is rated 4.7 stars by 4208 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 61 times today

224 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross Street
L Street
Neighbourhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Fine cuts
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
5th Ave has some parking Restrictions: 3-minute parking / Passenger loading ONLY (8pm - 3am, Friday, Saturday only) they do have a strict tow away policy. Valet service is available at the Hilton Gaslamp Valet Curb (Address: 401 K Street)
Public transit
Gaslamp Stop (Trolley)
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kyle Carpenter
Entertainment
We are thrilled to be having your group join us for 2017 Comic Con and thank you for choosing Lou & Mickey's. Our goal is to accommodate every reservation, due to the large volume of business and reservations we have during this year's Comic Con we do have another reservation following your group (two hours later than the reserved time). "
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.louandmickeys.com/
Phone number
(619) 237-4900
Private party facilities
Lou & Mickeys is located in the heart of the Gaslamp. Private and semi-private dining rooms provide a classic and comfortable backdrop for entertaining large and small groups alike.
Private party contact
Arian James: (619) 402-5747

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