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The Gutter
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Moderate
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American
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5
(23)
“We Are All In The Gutter But Some Of Us Are Looking At The Stars” – Oscar Wilde.
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LIPS - San Diego
Price: Expensive
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American
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5
(47)
Lips has been San Diego's ULTIMATE in Drag Dining for 25 years! Dinner, Drinks & fabulous Drag Shows, as well as Brunch on Saturdays & Sundays. Enjoy a great meal & cocktails served up by over-the-top Drag Queens.
DIFFERENT SHOWS WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY. Wed: Bithcy Bingo; Thur: Dining with the Divas; Fri: Glitz & Glam Dinner; Sat: 2 Dragalicious Brunches & 2 Glitz & Glam Dinners; Sun: 2 Gospel Brunches & Sunday Nite Showstoppers. ***Prices- Wed/Thur/Sun Dinner: $35.95(shoe & 3-course dinner, drinks additional); Sat/Sun Brunch: $42.95(Show, meal & bottomless Mimosas/Champagne/Bloody Mary; Fri/Sat Nite: $49.95(show & 3-course dinner,drinks additional)
All shows subject to 7.75%sales tax & 20% suggested gratuity; $12 celebration package for Birthdays/Bachelorette/Anniversary/Promotion/Graduation. 16+ to enter; 21+ to Drink. GOVERNMENT ID REQUIRED-ALL IDS CHECKED AT THE DOOR
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Et Voilà! French Bistro - San Diego
Price: Moderate
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French
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4.8
(2,528)
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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Alexander's on 30th
Top-rated food
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Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.8
(3,081)
Neighborhood gem located in the heart of the Historic North Park District, adjoining Balboa Park and the world famous San Diego Zoo. Specializing in homestyle Italian with Gourmet Flair. Hand made Pastas, Award Winning Pizza and Voted Best of Restaurants by San Diego Magazine "Most Romantic". Listed as Top 25 Places to Eat in San Diego "Before You Die" by San Diego Union Tribune.
Make memorable celebrations on our beautiful patio, the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Remember to try our diners favorites, The Theodore's Fix Pizza and Baked Vodka Bolognese.
Look forward to serving you soon!
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Wormwood
Price: Very Expensive
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French
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4.8
(798)
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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Cori Pastificio Trattoria
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.8
(612)
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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Albert's Restaurant - San Diego Zoo
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Expensive
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International
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4.6
(2,682)
Located in the heart of the San Diego Zoo, Albert’s offers full-service dining where you can enjoy deck seating with the ambiance of a tropical waterfall. Patio seating not guaranteed!
The menu features a variety of unique dishes including seafood specialties, a variety of entrees, salads, sandwiches, and children’s options.
Join us for Weekend Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Valid San Diego Zoo Membership or admission ticket is required to dine in Alberts Restaurant.
18% Gratuity charge to be added to checks for parties of 7 or more.
Due to spacing restrictions, we cannot accommodate strollers inside the restaurant or on our patio, stroller parking is located right outside of Albert's Restaurant.
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The Smoking Goat Restaurant
Price: Moderate
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French / American
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4.8
(2,640)
The Smoking Goat is an award-winning California-French bistro located in the heart of North Park, San Diego. We have received the Gold Medallion for the best French Bistro in San Diego three years running.
Inspired by his European Farm-to-Table up-bringing and culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Executive Chef and Owner Fred Piehl, marries classic French cuisine with the bounty of San Diego in a way that is rustic, yet refined, imaginative, yet unpretentious.
The dinners served feature in-season local, sustainable and organic ingredients and provide guests with a unique culinary experience, reminiscent of the European countryside.
Boasting a carefully selected wine and beer list and chef and bartender attention to select spirits to create craft house cocktails, The Smoking Goat assures there is always the correct pairing available.
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MOTHERSHIP
Price: Moderate
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Tapas / Small Plates
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4.8
(319)
Tropical space adventure in South Park! Exotic cocktails. Interplanetary fusion small plates. Named Best Bars In America by Esquire Magazine.
Reservations offer 90-minute experience like no other, venturing towards the outer limits of the tropical flavor galaxy!
WALK INS WELCOME - Walk-in tables are available daily. Early arrival is encouraged and there is a paging system in the event of a waitlist.
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LEILA
Great vibe
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Price: Expensive
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Middle Eastern
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4.7
(546)
A tribute to the Middle East by CH Projects.
Reservations welcomed, walk-ins for dinner, or drinks are available as well.
Leila welcomes you.
858-SAFFRON
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Fortunate Son
Price: Moderate
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Chinese
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4.7
(170)
“Among my chef friends and the epicurean elites, aka “foodies”, the conversation around great Chinese food was always centered around authenticity, with classic American Chinese takeout dishes not considered authentic. But, having grown up in the Chinese American restaurant my parents have worked at for the past 25 years, I’ve always seen it as a by-product of enormous creativity and ingenuity of Chinese Immigrants. They adapted to what was available to them in the early 20th century and created some of the most iconic dishes in the history of this country,
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Quixote
Price: Moderate
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Mexican
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4.5
(950)
La Única Manera De Hacer Cara Cruz Es A Través De
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Siamo Napoli
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.6
(1,312)
Specializing in Napolitano style pizza and pasta. We focus on clean fresh ingredients that thrive in our home land and make simple foods the star. We have a full bar with hand crafted drinks and a range of wines from Napoli and beyond.
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One Door North
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.5
(503)
At One Door North we host a New American Bar and Eatery that pays homage to the outdoors with the spirit of adventure, serving only fresh farm to table cuisine. Come enjoy the adventure with us, we look forward to serving you.

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Discover North Park

North Park offers some of the most diverse dining experiences in San Diego. Take your pick from fine French restaurants or the ultimate in seafood, Mexican or Thai cuisine. The large number of Latin American and Asian residents means that San Diego offers authentic international cuisine. Famous steakhouses abound in this waterfront city when you're craving red meat. From formal Italian restaurants to casual neighborhood pizzerias, North Park offers the ideal restaurant for a family night out or an intimate evening meal. For a culinary adventure, find an exclusive restaurant specializing in fusion sushi. Japanese cuisine is available at multiple places along University Avenue.

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Child-friendly restaurants in North Park include Albert's Restaurant - San Diego Zoo, LEILA and One Door North

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