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Callie Restaurant

Name: Callie Restaurant
Address: 1195 Island Ave, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101-7230
Telephone: (619) 255-9696
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Callie Restaurant

4.8

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Downtown / Gaslamp

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 65 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Lively

Callie represents Chef Travis Swikard's debut solo project after spending a decade working alongside the esteemed Chef Daniel Boulud in New York City. The restaurant’s name, "Callie," comes from the Greek word "kallos," meaning "the most beautiful," and embodies its blend of Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients and terroir, from sea to land from San Diego, Swikard's hometown. In 2022, Callie was acclaimed as one of America's top new restaurants by Esquire and Robb Report, and received both a Bib Gourmand and a Plate from the Michelin Guide. Callie is a dedicated supporter of Feeding San Diego, having contributed over 1 million meals to those in need in San Diego since its launch. Swikard is set to open his second restaurant in La Jolla in 2025.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Chef Travis Swikard

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand
2024
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand
2023

From the OpenTable editors: Chef and San Diego native Travis Swikard is an alum of iconic restaurants like DANIEL, and that pedigree shines at this sophisticated Mediterranean spot named one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in America in 2022. Feast on plates like lemon saffron linguine or harissa-grilled lamb chops, or go all-in on a five-course family-style tasting menu. Either way, a meal in the inviting space decked with blue tiles and lush greenery feels like a lively dinner party on every visit.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 255-9696
Website
https://www.calliesd.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1195 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-7230
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
Neighbourhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
Parking details
Our parking garage is located in the building, but because of the one way streets downtown, the entrance is on 11th Avenue between J St and Island Ave, on the right. The parking garage has a sign '1155 Parking' over top and is through LAZ. For security purposes, the gate will be down when you pull up, you will press the kiosk for a ticket. Once you've parked, take the elevators in the center up to the lobby and be sure to get your ticket validated by a host. Validation is good up to three hours.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

Mediterranean Feast - Parties of 7 & 8
US$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Mediterranean Feast - Parties of 7 & 8 For the ultimate dining experience, choose The Mediterranean Feast, a 5-course, family-style menu priced at $75 per guest. This menu, curated by Chef Travis Swikard, provides a full culinary journey from spreads to dessert. While the Feast is required for parties of 7 or 8, it is also available to all guests without advance notice. When booking, please let us know of any dietary restrictions so we can accommodate them. To secure your reservation, a credit card is needed, but no charge will apply unless you cancel with less than 24 hours' notice or do not show up. In those cases, a $10 per guest fee will be charged to the credit card on file.
New Year's Eve Midnight Celebration
US$275.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the new year at Calling for the Midnight Celebration with a 5-course family-style menu at $275 per person. Please note that only the New Year's Eve menu will be offered on this day, a la carte dining will not be available. Please inquire about any dietary restrictions. *For adults 21 years and up only* No-shows or cancellations less than 1 day in advance may be subject to a charge of $10 per person. Tax, 20% service charge, and 4% surcharge will be added to all checks.
Christmas Eve at Callie
US$99.00 per person
Dec 24, 2024 only
Enjoy Christmas Eve at Callie! We will be featuring a 5 course family style feast for $99 per person. Please note that only the Christmas Eve Feast will be offered on this day, a la carte dining will not be available. Please inquire about any dietary restrictions. No-shows or cancellations less than 1 day in advance may be subject to a charge of $10 per person. Tax, 20% service charge, and 4% surcharge will be added to all checks.

What 214 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Callie Restaurant in San Diego offers an exceptional dining experience with a Mediterranean flair. Guests rave about its "phenomenal" food, including standout dishes like the lamb rack and duck breast. The service is "outstanding," and the atmosphere is vibrant, though occasionally noisy. Ideal for special occasions, Callie's menu boasts "creative, unique flavors" and a well-curated wine list.

214 Reviews

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Josh
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Callie had delicious foods with unique perspectives forming a fascinating blend of Asian, Spanish, and Middle Eastern. Their wines were delicious and the service was excellent. Sicily, my waitress, was excellent and even stopped to ask my name at one point during the meal (if management is reading this, she deserves a raise). I highly recommend a stop here; I know I’ll be coming back next time I’m in San Diego.
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Diana
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly a great meal! The service is wonderful and food and drinks are consistently delicious. Will be back!
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Linden
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Callie was a great experience overall! We had been wanting to visit for some time and took our parents for a special night out. I gave 5 stars for everything but the quality of the food, which I gave a 4 because I feel there could be some improvement when suggesting meal pairings, portion sizes on some plates as well as doneness of the proteins. We did not find our food pairing suggestions to be a good match, where we were eating certain plates with very strong spices/ flavors that did not pair well with our other plates such as the duck and steak. The duck was also overcooked, and the steak was under being very rare instead of medium rare, so we didn't enjoy our mains as much as we would have liked. It's still a must try spot and we will be back, we we're just a little bummed on the first experience after all the hype.
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cara
San Diego
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were fantastic. What a great experience and worth eery penny.
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Ayesha
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
BEYOND. Must go! Will be recommending to all friends who visit!
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Tami
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated our birthdays with the Mediterranean Feast. I had the wine pairings. The wine list is one of the best in town. The food was spectacular, the service was friendly but professional. I couldn't recommend Callie more highly.
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Kunal
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dollar for dollar, the best restaurant in San Diego
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rodolfo
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pros: Everything you order is delicious, amazing service, ambiance Cons: 20% mandatory service charge, 4% surcharge, $50 corkage fee, small portions, expensive
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Ilyes
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I come to Callie regularly and the food is always on point. Amazing flavors and everything is always perfectly cooked.
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Wendy
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ideal for a small gathering, including business dinners. Upscale, attentive service, walkable from Gaslamp
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FAQs

Callie Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 214 OpenTable diners.

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

Callie Restaurant

4.8

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Downtown / Gaslamp

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 65 times today

Experiences are available.

1195 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-7230

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
Neighbourhood
Downtown / Gaslamp
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Our parking garage is located in the building, but because of the one way streets downtown, the entrance is on 11th Avenue between J St and Island Ave, on the right. The parking garage has a sign '1155 Parking' over top and is through LAZ. For security purposes, the gate will be down when you pull up, you will press the kiosk for a ticket. Once you've parked, take the elevators in the center up to the lobby and be sure to get your ticket validated by a host. Validation is good up to three hours.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
https://www.calliesd.com/
Phone number
(619) 255-9696

Callie Restaurant

Callie Restaurant

Make a reservation

Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

Additional information

Experiences

Mediterranean Feast - Parties of 7 & 8

New Year's Eve Midnight Celebration

Christmas Eve at Callie

Menu

What 214 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Callie Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Callie Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Callie Restaurant

Make a reservation

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