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Island Prime, San Diego, CA
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Island Prime

$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Deborah Scott

From the OpenTable editors: Meet San Diego’s only waterfront steakhouse: Island Prime’s unique location propped up on wooden stilts above San Diego Bay is reason enough to splurge here. And so is the premium surf-and-turf menu by award-winning chef Deborah Scott, featuring signatures like a filet trio with blue cheese, wild mushrooms, and Alaskan king crab.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 298-6802
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room for up to 65 guests, with waterfront views.
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Cross Street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Celebration packages

    Feb 26, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
    Celebrate everyday!

What 8,462 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

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Island Prime offers a "fantastic date night" with "exceptional food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about "stunning views" of the city skyline and bay, creating a "romantic ambiance." The "Tomahawk steak" and "crab cake" are crowd favorites. With attentive staff ensuring a memorable dining experience, it's perfect for special occasions.

8,462 Reviews
  1. Art

    Denver

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lobster bisque was excellent. Rack of lamb tasty but very tough.

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  2. Yessica

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the first time we go for sunset the view was wonderful, breath taking. The food was delicious as always but i may have to say it was better than when you go later in the night. Service was perfect.

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  3. Sarah

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I have been to Prime a few times over the last 10 years and have always enjoyed it. I wanted to take my husband as he had never been. Maybe because it was a Saturday night and the restaurant was busy, but it seemed as if small tables were added and the seating was extremely crowded. If I reached out to my right or left I would have easily touched the people next to me. Needless to say my husband and I had a difficult time hearing each other speak but NO problem hearing the other diners around us. Our server was excellent as were the hosts. The NY steak was mediocre and the Brussel sprouts had absolutely no flavor. My cobb salad was very good. The check was pricey due to the quality of the steak. The location is perfect. The view will certainly have me returning. Most likely not on a Saturday night.

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  4. Reagan

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent view, food, and service! Enrique our server took wonderful care of us last night. We enjoyed the octopus and ahi,/crab/avocado stack as our starters then shared a generous side of mashed potatoes as well as the scallop dish for our entree and finished off with the crème brûlée. We loved the view at our window table . We watched the sailboats, jet skis, boats and ships pass by. We even saw a seal and a pod of dolphins! We had such a great evening out at Island Prime, a fantastic date night.

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  5. Nanette

    VIP

    San Diego

    168 reviews

    3.0

    168 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We reserved a table with days in advance with a view and they seated us in a corner near the kitchen, the food was expensive for the quality and preparation. Disappointed as we always loved this restaurant.

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  6. Jerry

    VIP

    San Diego

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Steak trio was delicious but chicken entree is mediocre at best. The Brie appetizer is great. If you’re seated in interior of restaurant, you have no views. It’s a good restaurant but I don’t recommend the chicken.

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  7. Denise

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is exceptional and the service is impeccable. My husband will only eat at Island Prime for their filet mignon.

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  8. Susana

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really cannot express what an amazing experience this was for me and my family! From the minute we walked through the door, the hostess's and management greeted us with a smile, the table with a view was breathtaking, the service from Carrie and Noah was unlike any other and the FOOD was more than amazing. We had the Tomahawk steak and a shrimp linguini pasta dinner. It was by far the best Tomahawk steak I've ever had and the linguini and shrimp was cooked to perfection. They couldn't have done anything more to make the experience any better. I give this place a 10 STAR!

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  9. beth

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent choice for food and dining experience! The water view is spectacular.

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  10. Damon

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and experience. Enjoyed the night with family.

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FAQs

Island Prime is rated 4.7 stars by 8462 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 48 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Island Prime

880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Harbor Island Dr
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is unavailable at this time.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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