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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in San Diego

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in San Diego? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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4.8

4.8 (8699)

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

Downtown / Gaslamp

About the restaurant

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)

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Robert

Dined 1 day ago

The View at Mr A's is great. The food was excellent and the service was above and beyond Great experience

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Mud Pie Baked Alaska

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8 oz Tenderloin

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4.8

4.8 (3555)

$31 to $50

French

Kensington

About the restaurant

"World travel and its pleasures; items brought back from different places for décors; great stories shared with others; and very importantly, simple, yet delicious recipes from different cultures. Our mission is humble. It is simply for people coming to our restaurant to be transported around the world, and to travel with us for an evening, to a place of well-being and happiness."

Bleu Bohème is designed to create a feeling of France's past generations. It mixes the Bohemian and artistic free spirited left bank of Paris with the roots and tradition of the rural areas. Bleu Bohème is a neighborhood restaurant that serves accessible, affordable and comforting French cuisine.

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Joshua

Dined 6 days ago

Someone had snuck in and took our table, so we waited at the bar for 20 minutes for another group to leave. Staff took good care of us, but it was very busy and we could tell the staff was frustrated with the circumstances. Food was excellent, from appetizers to main course. Our dessert was great, and the BOGO wine was such a good deal. Will come back often for date night!

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Alexander's on 30th

4.8

4.8 (3096)

$31 to $50

Italian

North Park

About the restaurant

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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Liam

Dined 5 days ago

Loved the experience, the food was amazing the ambiance was amazing, the waiter was amazing she checked in at all the right times and made sure we fully understood the menu and she was super nice and Friendly. This place is above 5 stars definitely will go again.

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Lobster Ravioli

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Chicken Piccata

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Capellini Pomodoro

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The Marine Room

4.7

4.7 (8222)

$50 and over

Seafood

La Jolla

About the restaurant

For generations of San Diegans, the “Seahorse” symbol of The Marine Room has long stood for its dramatic on-the-surf location and California coastal cuisine. Considering this rare blend of culinary excellence, uncompromising service and beachfront setting, it’s no wonder The Marine Room has become a true San Diego landmark. We invite you to San Diego's iconic dining destination and experience how each tide brings something new to The Marine Room. You’re not reserving a table – you’re joining a 80-year tradition.

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TaylorVIP

Dined on Dec 26, 2024

Very amazing views and unique food. I have been waiting to try Marine room for special date night. It was amazing and did not disappoint!

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4.7

4.7 (173)

$30 and under

Chinese

North Park

About the restaurant

“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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CourtneyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing atmosphere and delicious food. Huge portions for fair prices. Felt like they could’ve had one more server on staff and bigger water glasses, but overall still a wonderful experience. Will definitely be back!!

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Ristorante Illando

4.6

4.6 (815)

$30 and under

Italian

Little Italy

About the restaurant

From the owner Leonardo Landini "When I decided to open Ristorante Illando, I had a vision in my head...my cozy house back in Firenze, Italy; my family dining table filled with the food I grew up with. Now I can surround you with the warmth of my Italian home and an authentic Italian meal here at Illando. Benvenuti e buon appetito a tutti!!"

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John

Dined 1 day ago

Great little rustic Italian restaurant….. we had a great meal on NY Day.

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Pappardelle Bolognese

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Spaghetti Allo Scoglio

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4.6

4.6 (55)

$31 to $50

Regional Mexican (Baja Med)

La Jolla

About the restaurant

Aldea is a Baja Coastal inspired kitchen & bar located in the heart of La Jolla village. It's menu, crafted with passion and precision, is an inspiration of the vibrant flavors of Baja and SoCal coastline. Aldea, Spanish for "village," is committed to making your visit one you'll be sure to remember. Aldea, where community thrives and memories are made.

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JessicaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Service was great, good and cocktails were great as well. No complaints!

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4.6

4.6 (26)

$30 and under

American

North Park

About the restaurant

“We Are All In The Gutter But Some Of Us Are Looking At The Stars” – Oscar Wilde.

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KristinVIP

Dined on Dec 16, 2024

We had a great experience visiting the gutter. Beautiful lanes, quick service (drinks only, no food) and we had a great time

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Single Lane for 60 minutes and up to 6 guests 🎳

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Bouquet Restaurant + Bar at Ponte Vineyard Inn

4.5

4.5 (537)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Temecula

About the restaurant

Enjoy fresh, locally-sourced cuisine fine wines and refreshing cocktails at Bouquet Restaurant, located at our luxurious AAA Four-Diamond Inn. Dine out on the terrace surrounded by manicured Italian gardens with stunning views of the vineyard and our 1-acre pond.

Enjoy live music during brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-3pm!

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DavidVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Nice dinner as always. Good place to go for a romantic date.

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4.5

4.5 (14)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Downtown / Gaslamp

About the restaurant

Roma Norte is the newest venture from the expert beverage team behind Puesto and Marisi, set to redefine the cocktail scene in downtown San Diego. Inspired by the vibrant cocktail culture of Mexico City's Roma Norte neighborhood, Roma Norte promises a technique-driven cocktail experience paired with light, refreshing Mexico City-style bites.

Please note that we have limited availability on Opentable. We recommend you check for reservations on our website, https://www.romanorte.bar!

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VanessaVIP

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Came here for drinks and the sultry ambiance and it was just that. For a busy Saturday night service was fairly fast, we did not have a bite but I presume if we did it would of been just as delicious as the drinks we had. Unfortunately I can’t remember the same but the cocktail with the cantaloupe (sigh) gorgeous presentation and refreshing, if your into melon.

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