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- DDavidVIPNew York City •28 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat Christmas Day experience! Food, service, and ambiance were all first class!More infoProvisional Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Gaslamp•4.7
- DDarrellSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat food, great people, great ambience, fantastic service with a smile. Located in San Diego‘s beautiful gas lamp quarter.More infoLionfish Restaurant at Pendry San DiegoPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown / Gaslamp•4.6
- AAimee JoyceVIPSan Diego •10 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoMy parents and I had such a wonderful experience. The food was delectable and the service top notch! Thank for such great hospitality and a memorable dining experience!More infoSTK- San DiegoPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Gaslamp•4.3
- MMikeSan Diego •13 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThe food was fantastic. All their steaks are great but try the bone in wagyu rib eye. Best steak ever. And we have eaten at most downtown steak places. Matt’s drinks were perfect. As usual. The service by Luis was great, but a special thanks to Ruby for taking such great care of us.More infoCowboy StarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Gaslamp•4.9
- CCarlaVIPSacramento / Sacramento Valley •12 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoWhat a charming bistro! The cozy, inviting atmosphere is complemented by the green walls, which create a vintage feel. The staff provided exceptional service with upbeat, happy attitudes—you can tell they genuinely enjoy working together. The food and cocktails were outstanding. My steak and frites were cooked to perfection, and the clams and oysters, praised by our guests, were incredibly fresh with no hint of smell. The bibb salad was perfectly dressed, with subtle notes of Dijon and anise, making it ideal for sharing. While we ordered too many dishes to name, highlights included a perfectly balanced crème brûlée and a decadent chocolate soufflé that was well worth the wait. As a fan of Pali Hotels, I’m always impressed by their in-house restaurants, and this one is no exception. Can’t wait to return the next time I’m in San Diego!More infoSaint James French DinerPrice: Expensive• French / American• Downtown / Gaslamp•4.5
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The Gaslamp Quarter near San Diego’s historic downtown has some of the best nightlife in the city. The district is a great place to shop during the day, and it plays host to several of San Diego's largest festivals each year. Along with large nightclubs, this district hosts some of the city's best restaurants and features an array of dining options. New American cuisine based on foods grown in California is offered in many restaurants in this 16-block area. The neighborhood's Victorian architecture also houses establishments serving everything from fresh seafood and steakhouse fare to excellent sushi, Italian dishes, and Mexican favorites. In addition to an array food options, diners in the Gaslamp Quarter can enjoy some of the most expansive wine lists in California.
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Dog-friendly restaurants in Downtown / Gaslamp include Puesto at the Headquarters, The Prado at Balboa Park and Blind Burro
Child-friendly restaurants in Downtown / Gaslamp include C-Level, The Prado at Balboa Park and ARTIFACT at Mingei
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- Advanced Equities Plaza
- The Bristol Hotel
- 500 West Hotel San Diego Downtown-Bayside
- Paladion Shopping Center
- Westfield Horton Plaza
- Balboa Theatre
- The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
- Ramada Gaslamp Convention Center
- The Keating Hotel by Pininfarina
- Emerald Plaza
- Ramada Gaslamp/Convention Center
- House of Blues San Diego
- Marston Mall Shopping Center
- Andaz San Diego
- San Diego Repertory Theater
- Pantoja Park
- Hotel Palomar, a Kimpton Hotel - San Diego
- AAE Hostels San Diego
- Museum of Contemporary Art
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