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C-Level, San Diego, CA
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C-Level

$30 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 96 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Deborah Scott

From the OpenTable editors: Sweeping water views and creative seafood, like everything-crusted ahi and a lobster and fontina BLT, set this bayside charmer apart. Not to mention a shaded patio, complete with heaters and a fireplace, which might be the prettiest outdoor dining space on Harbor Island.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Seafood, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 298-6802
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Take Chef Deborah Scott's cuisine to your special event, work function or party. For more details, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.
  • Private party facilities
    Host your private event on the C-Level Lanai with breathtaking views of the San Diego Bay and skyline. For parties of 15-30 there is no better location to celebrate your special occasion, work function or family get-together. For pricing and information, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Cross Street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Lover's Menu

    US$99.95 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    For Valentine's Day, we are offering a lovers-themed 3-course menu at $99.95/person. With seafood and steak options, the menu finishes with a shared dessert to help you cozy up to your valentine. Due to the holiday, this will be the only menu we offer that night, all tables will have a 2-hour dining time, and there is no weather backup for outdoor reservations. For specific table requests, please contact the restaurant directly.
    Lover's Menu photo
  • Valentine's weekend packages

    Feb 15, 2025 only
    Treat you and your valentine to some roses and a little bubbly.

What 4,973 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
C-Level offers "amazing service" with a "spectacular view" of San Diego Bay, making it a top choice for special occasions. Diners rave about the "delicious" food and "generous portions," highlighting dishes like the tuna melt, lobster bisque, and salads. The "friendly staff" and "beautiful atmosphere" elevate the dining experience.

4,974 Reviews
  1. EMILIA

    Baja California

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing and the view is breathtaking. Service is a bit slow but nothing too bad!

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  2. KAREN

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunately, our dinner was disappointing. We love c- level but this time it fell short. The reservation was made stating this was for a birthday. There was no acknowledgment of that. Our waiter took very could care of the table behind us. He checked on them frequently and even brought out a dessert with a candle for someone's birthday. Our food was okay. Had the waitor come back and checked on us, I probably would have sent my food back. The bell peppers were mushy, and the Portobello mushroom was flavorless and burnt. The Gluten free bread was so toasted it was hard as rock. Our salad never came, and again, we had to flag our waiter down at the end of the dinner to tell him to please take that off that check.

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  3. Aimee

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Jessie was amazing. Attentive, kind and rrally made the overall experience a memorable one! Thank you, Jessie!

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  4. Doug

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Great food! Great view! Outstanding lunch

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  5. Ilyssa

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    TLDR: Mediocre food and bad service despite stunning view. The food is inconsistent...the Korean tofu bowl has been prepared differently every time I order it and the past couple times, has arrived with no sauce (despite the waiters warning "it's spicy" - there is no sauce/flavor, spicy or not, at all!). The only reason I've been back repeatedly is because the view is fantastic and I love showing it to out-of-town visitors. However, this was the last straw and I will not be returning with visitors. C-Level may have the advantage of fantastic location, but the food is overpriced for what it is (mediocre), and service was terrible. Our server did not come to check on us. I repeatedly had to flag her down to request water and remind her to bring items we'd ordered. The out-of-town guest I'd brought was not pleased with the experience, so that's where this stops being a "fun attraction" for visitors and just becomes a waste of money.

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  6. Scott

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a wonderful dinner at C-Level. The Crusted Brie was delicious and our server Mindy was kind & attentive.

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  7. Ranjith

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were at C-level last night (01/18/25) to celebrate our wedding anniversary! The front desk hosts were most gracious and greeted us and accommodated our request to get a table facing the bay with the most beautiful view! A host named Josh was very courteous and guided us to the best available table! Our waiter, Najeeb, immediately came and presented us with the menu and quick in bringing our drinks (wine). We felt so comfortable and romantic sitting at the table with the heater above us, watching the bay and downtown San Diego skyline! We ordered two big healthy, hearty salad plates with chicken and beef! Those salad plates were very big, and mixed with very nutritious greens, and Najeeb was kind enough to make some changes to the original salad ingredients to our liking! We had a fantastic time, and it was worth every penny we spent there, and certainly we will be returning to C-Level in the near future! Last but not least, since it was our anniversary, Najeeb treated us with a huge piece of very creamy, chocolaty ice cream without any extra charge! We want to thank all the staff there for running a cozy restaurant with a healthy menu and a great selection of wine! Our kudos to Najeeb and Josh for making our romantic evening unforgettable! Ranjith & Kathryn

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  8. WES

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch was exceptional ! The friendly and professional attention to service along with delicious food and drinks made anniversary extra special. Blackened fish tacos were fantastic and the lobster BLT over the top fabulous!

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  9. Mabel

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible delicious specially the lobster soup.the host close attention to our needs its 10 out of 10

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  10. Valerie

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat outside on the patio. The views are fantastic. We ended up getting there at happy hour and tried several things. The Cesar Salad, chicken pot stickers and calamari were very good. The Mai Tai 's we're pretty good too. But I've had better. The service was fantastic. Everyone was helpful and nice.

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FAQs

C-Level offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 298-6802.

C-Level is rated 4.7 stars by 4973 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 96 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for C-Level

880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Seafood, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 298-6802
  • Catering
    Take Chef Deborah Scott's cuisine to your special event, work function or party. For more details, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.
  • Private party facilities
    Host your private event on the C-Level Lanai with breathtaking views of the San Diego Bay and skyline. For parties of 15-30 there is no better location to celebrate your special occasion, work function or family get-together. For pricing and information, contact the Catering Sales Team at 619-298-6802 ext 3.
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