Best Lunch Restaurants in Banker's Hill

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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East CountySan Diego

Neighbourhoods

Banker's HillBay ParkChula Vista / BonitaCollege AreaCoronadoDowntown / Gaslamp

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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Gender-neutral washroomWheelchair access

189 restaurants available nearby

1. Mister A's

4.8

Exceptional(8813)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 67 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)

2. Barrio Star

4.6

Exceptional(1103)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Banker's Hill

Booked 7 times today

The sky’s the limit at Barrio Star--presenting San Diego with modern Mexican Soul Food woven with bold Latin flavors and clever Asian touches. As one of several restaurants created by award-winning chef and restaurateur Isabel Cruz, Barrio Star’s bright and lively décor is a metaphor for what we proudly serve. Our vibrant flavors and healthier renditions of classic Mexican dishes reveal thoughtfully presented menu items that are sure to please every palate. Pairing with our well-prepared food is a mouthwatering beer and cocktail menu. Besides serving standard Mexican beers, we also offer rotating drafts as well as an extensive tequila menu. Kickstart the evening with our roasted jalapeno blackberry margarita and let the fiesta begin!

A photo of Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge restaurant

3. Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

4.0

Excellent(304)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 13 times today

Founder and restaurateur, Vincenzo Loverso, invites guests to savor a groundbreaking experience at San Diego’s first ever cheese wheel bar. This unique concept will invite guests to sit at a one of a kind cheese wheel pasta bar (reservation only) in the heart of San Diego.Located on the best corner of Little Italy (India & Date St), step into the modern chic restaurant as the sight and smell of irresistible Italian flavors ignite your senses.

A photo of The Henry - Coronado restaurant

4. The Henry - Coronado

4.8

Exceptional(2606)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Coronado

Booked 114 times today

Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.

5. Little Frenchie

4.7

Exceptional(1501)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Coronado

Booked 32 times today

Little Frenchie is a chef-driven approachable bistro modeled after Parisian neighborhood cafes. Enjoy our rotating menu of Provencal classics, our immense selection of unique cheeses imported from France and our extensive wine collection from both France and California. We take pride in the imported and local ingredients we use; our produce is sourced from regional farmers, and our seafood from local area fisherman.

6. Seneca

4.7

Exceptional(4390)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 112 times today

Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.

A photo of The Prado at Balboa Park restaurant

7. The Prado at Balboa Park

4.6

Exceptional(8004)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 57 times today

Located in San Diego's Balboa Park, in the Historic House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm and California cuisine.

8. insideOUT

4.8

Exceptional(2452)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hillcrest

Booked 53 times today

insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.Reservations for our upcoming "Sweetheart Experience" are now open! The Experience will be February 5th - 16th!Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.

9. Lumi

4.6

Exceptional(720)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 37 times today

Featuring world-renowned celebrity chef Akira Back, Lumi is an energetic and upscale rooftop experience serving innovative Japanese fare and sushi accompanied by handcrafted libations in a vividly unique atmosphere.

10. C-Level

4.7

Exceptional(5097)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 101 times today

Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

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From verified diners like you

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jenniferVIP
San Diego •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food and great experience! The place is so cute and trendy.
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Vincenzo Cucina & LoungePrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The staff were friendly and extremely attentive. Of course the views were amazing, but the highlight was our server.
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Mister A'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.8
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Rodrigo
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great experience and menu, very good service. Walking distance from a lot of parking space.
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The Henry - CoronadoPrice: Moderate• American• Coronado
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
the host did an amazing job of seating us in our own area of the restaurant so that we had a more private quiet brunch. The ambience was very French styling, felt like we were back in Paris. The wait staff was attentive yet not pushy the food arrived fairly quickly and was superb!
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Little FrenchiePrice: Moderate• French• Coronado
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4.7
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Don
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Izzy is the best! Chili Reno and blood orange margaritas are to die for
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Barrio StarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Banker's Hill
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4.6

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