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San Diego Casual Elegant Dining:

If you want a restaurant that is classy but still cozy, casual elegant dining in San Diego is your best bet. For extraordinary cuisine without the attitude, try San Diego’s many offerings for casual elegant dining. San Diego has a number of fantastic Brazilian steakhouses, Italian restaurants, and French bistros guaranteed to please both the laid back Leucadia surfer and the Del Mar businessman. Please your taste buds tonight with San Diego casual elegant dining.

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Anthology

Neighborhood: Little Italy, CA Category: California

Phone: (619) 595-0300

Anthology is a two-story 1940s-inspired supper club that spotlights fine live music on the center stage. But unlike your average venue, Anthology excels in luxury interior design, premier acoustic... more

Price Range: $$$
Del Mar Rendezvous

Neighborhood: Del Mar, CA Category: Bistro, Chinese

Phone: (858) 755-2669

Del Mar may be best known for its ocean views and surf and turf entrees at varying seaside restaurants, but North County diners should not miss Del Mar Rendezvous, the fine China Bistro on Camino ... more

Based on 0 reviews
Price Range: $$$
Alexander's on 30th

Neighborhood: North Park, CA Category: American, Fusion, Italian

Phone: (619) 281-2539

Bathed in white elegance and warmed with soft candlelight, Alexander’s on 30th is the central North Park dining spot for continental cuisine wrapped in romance. The marble countertops appear... more

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Price Range: $$$
Turf Supper Club

Neighborhood: Golden Hill, CA Category: American, Steakhouse

Phone: (619) 234-6363

The San Diego Turf Supper Club in the Golden Hill neighborhood of the greater downtown area is regarded as one of the top local steakhouses and American eateries. Although quite a trek from restau... more

Price Range: $$$
Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar

Neighborhood: Downtown / Gaslamp, CA Category: American

Phone: (619) 233-4355

Ingrid Croce opened up Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar as a tribute to her late husband and former musician Jim Croce. It was back in 1973 when they first moved to San Diego after having lived in ... more

Price Range: $$$
Burgundy Wine Grill and Coffee

Neighborhood: La Jolla, CA Category: French

Phone: (858) 729-9905

Burgundy Wine Bar and Coffee is La Jolla’s latest lunch and dinner spot, featuring unique French fare in a cozy café-like atmosphere. While the few prix fixe menus are already praised b... more

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Price Range: $$
Wet Stone Wine Bar and Cafe

Neighborhood: Banker's Hill, CA Category:

Phone: (619) 255-2856

Wet Stone Wine Bar specializes in Global New American cuisine. Power Lunch Tuesday - Friday from 11-2pm, Small Bites and Big Glasses from 5-10pm. Large parking lot across the street after 7pm, en... more

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Price Range: $$$
Georges California Modern Restaurant

Neighborhood: La Jolla, CA Category: California

Phone: (858) 454-4244

For over 20 years, George's at the Cove was a staple in the La Jolla dining scene. In 2006 however, restaurant owner, George Hauer, announced that the business would close for renovation to make t... more

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Solare Ristorante and Lounge

Neighborhood: Point Loma, CA Category: Italian

Phone: (619) 270-9670

As soon as Liberty Station was scheduled to open, restaurants galore flooded the area, prepared to please the new residents with their own culinary masterpieces. Owner and Chef of Cafe Bella Ital... more

Price Range: $$
Beaumont's

Neighborhood: La Jolla, CA Category: American, California, Coffee Shop, French, Fusion, Mexican

Phone: (858) 459-0474

Voted Best New Restaurant in San Diego by both San Diego Homes and Gardens Magazine and La Jolla Light Newspaper, Beaumont’s has excellent fusion dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For... more

Based on 0 reviews
Price Range: $$$
Wine Vault Bistro

Neighborhood: Mission Hills, CA Category: California, Continental, French, Fusion, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latin American, Mexican, Seafood, Spanish

Phone: (619) 295-3939

Wine Vault & Bistro is one of the more unique dining experiences in San Diego. Providing a restaurant and wine shop in their own non-traditional way, the Wine Vault serves food and sells win... more

Price Range: $$$
Red Marlin

Neighborhood: Mission Bay, CA Category: Fusion, Seafood

Phone: (619) 221-4868

Red Marlin is a waterfront restaurant at the Hyatt Regency at Mission Bay that offers some of the most incredible bayside seating and views in all of San Diego. Red Marlin offers several dining op... more

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Price Range: $$
Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe

Neighborhood: Hillcrest, CA Category: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Phone: (619) 574-1111

Just north of University Avenue sits Aladdin, one of Hillcrest's most delicious dining destinations. This Lebanese and Mediterranean fusion restaurant specializes in fresh and vibrant dishes, such... more

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Price Range: $$$
New Leaf Restaurant

Neighborhood: Downtown / Gaslamp, CA Category: Fusion, International

Phone: (619) 702-8280

Located within Hilton Gaslamp San Diego more

Based on 0 reviews
Price Range: $$$
Primavera Ristorante

Neighborhood: Coronado, CA Category: Italian

Phone: (619) 435-0454

Winning the Zagat survey for four consecutive years as the best Italian restaurant in San Diego, Primavera Ristorante is well known amongst San Diego's top food connoisseurs. One of the area's to... more

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Price Range: $$$
Bella Luna

Neighborhood: Downtown / Gaslamp, CA Category: Italian

Phone: (619) 239-3222

Old fashioned bricks and Italian paintings featuring the night sky set the mood in this romantic, yet up beat Gaslamp Italian restaurant. A relaxed and comfortable atmosphere transcends diners as... more

Price Range: $$$
Guild Restaurant and Lounge

Neighborhood: Downtown / Gaslamp, CA Category:

Phone: (619) 564-7584

Opened early 2007, The Guild is a powerfully original, versatile art and dining experience whose pioneering design and cuisine have already received numerous awards and national praise and acclaim... more

Price Range: $$$$$
Venice Ristorante and Wine Bar

Neighborhood: La Jolla, CA Category: Italian

Phone: (858) 597-1188

Hailing from traditional Sicilian restaurants Francu u Piscaures in Porticellor and The Grand Hotel in Florence, celebrated Chef-owner Alessandro Carollo brings authentic Italian flavors across th... more

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Price Range: $$$$
Candelas

Neighborhood: Downtown / Gaslamp, CA Category: Mexican

Phone: (619) 702-4455

San Diego may seem like a bastion of Mexican cuisine when you count the multitude of Roberto's drive-through stops infiltrating every street corner, but a truly gourmet and authentic Mexican resta... more

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The Restaurant at The Pearl

Neighborhood: Point Loma, CA Category: American, Fusion, Seafood

Phone: (1) 877-PEARL

The Restaurant at The Pearl opens the bar at 5PM, and dinner service is offered from 6-10PM. more

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Gaslamp Strip Club- A Steak Place

Neighborhood: Downtown / Gaslamp, CA Category: Steakhouse

Phone: (619) 231-3140

Initially, the buzz around the Gaslamp Strip Club centered on the name. Before the restaurant opened, a billboard was posted off the 163 freeway, asking "What's your beef with a Gaslamp Strip Club... more

Based on 0 reviews
Price Range: $$$
Lou & Mickey's

Neighborhood: Downtown / Gaslamp, CA Category: American, Seafood, Steakhouse

Phone: (619) 237-4900

Open for lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30am - 2:20pm; open for dinner: Sunday - Thursday 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday - Saturday 5:00pm - 11:00pm more

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Palm Restaurant

Neighborhood: Downtown / Gaslamp, CA Category: Italian, Steakhouse

Phone: (619) 702-6500

In 1926, a northern Italian family began The Palm, so named because of its phonetic similarity to "Parma," the Italian city known for its good food. Today, The Palm has expanded to 25 restaurants ... more

Price Range: $$$
Vigilucci’s Seafood, Steak & Chop House

Neighborhood: La Jolla, CA Category: Italian, Steakhouse

Phone: N/A

The Vigilucci's Restaurant Group opened its seventh San Diego restaurant, Vigilucci's Seafood, Steak & Chop House. This impressive restaurant is located in La Jolla Village at the former Cend... more

Based on 0 reviews
Price Range: $$$
Bombay

Neighborhood: Hillcrest, CA Category: Indian

Phone: (619) 297-7777

Open for lunch Monday - Sunday 11am-3pm; open for dinner Monday - Sunday 5pm-10pm more

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Zanzibar Café

Neighborhood: East Village, CA Category: American, Fusion

Phone: (619) 230-0125

The all-new spacious downtown Zanzibar Café is divided into two sections, an on-the-go café bar and a sit-down dining room and bar. The new Zanzibar lives and breathes the same dark wo... more

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Price Range: $$$
Barbarella

Neighborhood: La Jolla, CA Category: Bistro, French, Italian

Phone: (858) 454-7373

Barbarella, easily identifiable by its distinctive tomato red exterior, is a whimsical Italian bistro located in the heart of downtown La Jolla. Quirky contemporary art, suspiciously resembling ye... more

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Kaiserhof Restaurant and Biergarten

Neighborhood: Ocean Beach, CA Category: German

Phone: (619) 224-0606

Lunch is served Friday - Sunday 11:30am-3:00pm ; Dinner is served Tuesday - Saturday 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday 4:30pm-9:00pm ; closed Mondays more

Price Range: $$$
Bleu Boheme

Neighborhood: Kensington, CA Category: French

Phone: (619) 255-4167

Bleu Boheme is Phillipe Beltran's creation under Beltran Restaurant Concepts. The classic French Bistro is set apart by its countryside atmosphere; from the chalkboard menu that lines the walls to... more

Price Range: $$$
Old Venice Restaurant

Neighborhood: Point Loma, CA Category: Italian

Phone: (619) 222-5888

Enter the softly lit interior of the Old Venice Restaurant in Point Loma for a romantic dinner or an intimate meal with close friends. A cozy fireplace illuminates the clean white décor of th... more

Based on 0 reviews
Price Range: $$$
Cuvee

Neighborhood: Del Mar, CA Category: Asian, French, Fusion, Seafood, Spanish

Phone: (858) 259-5878

Leave your worries behind and languish at Cuvee for a relaxing countryside lunch. Walls of glass and transparent air provide a refreshing environment, while the sunflower arrangements and leather ... more

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Café One Three

Neighborhood: Hillcrest, CA Category: American, Fusion, International

Phone: (619) 260-1311

Café One Three is above-all a neighborhood bistro, blending owner Jason Dean's vision with Hillcrest's omnipresent vibe. The charming garden patio serves both an aesthetic and culinary role, ... more

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Spice and Rice Thai Kitchen

Neighborhood: La Jolla, CA Category: Thai

Phone: (858) 456-0466

Lunch: Monday - Friday, 11am - 3pm, Saturday 11:30am - 3:30pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday, 5 - 10pm, Friday - Saturday, 5 - 11pm more

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Osteria Romantica

Neighborhood: La Jolla, CA Category: Italian

Phone: (858) 551-1221

Hours: Lunch 11:30AM - 2:30PM; Dinner 5:00PM - 10:00PM weekdays, 5:00PM – 11:00PM weekends more

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3rd Corner

Neighborhood: Ocean Beach, CA Category: Bistro

Phone: (619) 223-2700

Although the concepts have changed under this name in the past few years, their current "wine-centralized" gimmick is ideal for this beach side location. Upon entrance, 3rd Corner looks like a win... more

Price Range: $$$
Rei Do Gado Brazilian Steak House

Neighborhood: Downtown / Gaslamp, CA Category: International, Steakhouse

Phone: (866) 538-0989

Rei Do Gado, or the King of the Herd, is the leading Brazilian Steak House in San Diego. The blend of Brazilian tradition and Gaslamp interpretation is absolutely intoxicating. Rei Do Gado is bu... more

Price Range: $$$$
The Prado

Neighborhood: Hillcrest, CA Category: Fusion

Phone: (619) 557-9441

Serving lunch Monday-Friday 11:30AM to 3PM, Saturday-Sunday 11AM to 3PM, dinner Tuesday-Sunday from 5pm. more

Price Range: $$$
AVE 5

Neighborhood: Banker's Hill, CA Category: French, Fusion

Phone: (619) 542-0394

AVE 5 is a casually refined restaurant and bar conveniently located in San Diego’s Historic Bankers Hill District, an area bustling with the finest culinary offerings and within walking dist... more

Based on 0 reviews
Price Range: $$$
Blue Coral Seafood and Spirits

Neighborhood: La Jolla, CA Category: Seafood

Phone: (858) 453-2583

Blue Coral is an upscale seafood restaurant packaged into the Aventine Center in La Jolla. A meal at Blue Coral is a true celebration of fresh, simple seafood at its best. The highest quality ... more

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Taka Sushi

Neighborhood: Downtown / Gaslamp, CA Category: Japanese, Sushi

Phone: (619) 338-0555

Constantly rated as one of the best sushi restaurants in all of San Diego County, and with good reason, Taka Sushi is fresh, inspired and classy. Offering traditional Japanese sushi, the eatery in... more

Price Range: $$$
Kous Kous

Neighborhood: Hillcrest, CA Category: Mediterranean

Phone: (619) 295-5560

A relaxing Moroccan destination for family dinners and beatiful setting. more

Based on 0 reviews
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The Grape

Neighborhood: Downtown / Gaslamp, CA Category: Italian

Phone: (619) 238-8010

A romantic getaway featuring an extensive list of wines. more

Price Range: $$$
Currant American Brasserie

Neighborhood: Downtown / Gaslamp, CA Category: American

Phone: (619) 702-6309

Currant, the featured restaurant found at the city-chic Sophia Hotel, is an up and coming craze in the land of boutique hotel dining.  With a black and white checked floor, large hanging chan... more

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Lotus Thai

Neighborhood: East Village, CA Category: Desserts, Seafood, Thai

Phone: (619) 595-0115

A beautifully decorated Thai restaurant that serves authentic meals. more

Price Range: $$$
Lot 81

Neighborhood: Linda Vista, CA Category: American, Fusion, Mexican

Phone: (619) 275-6881

Lot 81 is a restaurant and bar new to the San Diego scene. Located right outside Old Town, Lot 81 is a posh spot designed for both comfort and elegance. Lot 81’s menu offers a wide select... more

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Khyber Pass Restaurant

Neighborhood: Hillcrest, CA Category: Middle Eastern

Phone: (619) 294-7579

Looking for something exotic tonight? Khyber Pass, a restaurant specializing in food from Afghanistan, just might satiate your taste buds. Located in Hillcrest, Khyber Pass is a warm, family-own... more

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Lei Lounge

Neighborhood: University Heights, CA Category: Fusion

Phone: (619) 813-2272

Outdoor deck open until 2am. more

Price Range: $$$$
Bite

Neighborhood: Hillcrest, CA Category: French, Fusion, Italian

Phone: (619) 299-2483

California Modern Bistro and Wine Bar more

Based on 0 reviews
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Clay's La Jolla

Neighborhood: La Jolla, CA Category: Fusion, Pacific Rim, Seafood

Phone: (858) 551-3620

Hotel La Jolla more

Price Range: $$$$
Forever Fondue

Neighborhood: La Jolla, CA Category: French, Fusion

Phone: (858) 551-4509

Attention cheese lovers: cheese is no longer a mere accent.Forever Fondue leads the dining scene with an intimate ambient redolent with the aroma of fine cheese, innovative broths and rich chocola... more

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