Decked out in mod décor, draped in sheets with triple-digit thread counts, and peopled by nightlife expert concierges, San Diego's boutique hotels have brought the word "accommodations" to a whole new level.
None of these stylish establishments is complete without a unique restaurant, rich in flavor and high in expectations. Just in time for summer vacation, we've handpicked the tastiest restaurants in the city's finer boutique hotels. Whether you're visiting San Diego or are just craving local fine dining, these boutique hotels will provide a vacation getaway... for your taste buds.
Quarter Kitchen - The Ivy Hotel
Quarter Kitchen might be the new kid on the block, but it has nothing to worry about with its prime location in the Gaslamp Quarter's Ivy Hotel.
This premier destination specializes in the finest of modern American fare. Chef Damon Gordon is former resident of London and New York, and his cross-culture culinary experience inspired his straightforward concept for San Diego cuisine--simple food cooked perfectly. From ground sirloin burgers to imported beluga caviar, The Quarter Kitchen offers cuisine to satisfy the finest of champagne tastes.
"We are putting in a service element that other venues are not equipped to have," adds the Ivy Hotel's media and marketing director, Jessica Cline. "We want our guests enjoy the finer things in life."
After dinner, be sure to check out the Ivy's multi-level nightclubs including Envy, the Ultra-Lounge and Eden, a rooftop bar with 180-degree views of the city.
Currant - Sofia Hotel
A member of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America, The Sofia Hotel in downtown prides itself on history, while its new restaurant Currant prides itself on the art of good taste.
Jonathan Pflueger, award-winning former chef of Anthony's Star of the Sea, heads the culinary staff. Pflueger is back in his home of San Diego after re-opening the Russian Tea Room in Manhattan and serving as executive chef of Montage in Laguna Beach. Currant will offer American bistro-style cuisine with a touch of French flavor.
The brasserie features dramatic 17-foot ceilings, and has space for 85 guests inside in addition to storefront patio dining for up to 30 guests.
JSix - Hotel Solamar
Step into JSix at Hotel Solamar and experience the finer points of San Diego living with an intimate, sea-influenced ambiance and fresh eats.
Executive Chef Christian Graves' California Coastal cuisine menu is anything but sea-level. Seasonal produce and fresh seafood comprise the restaurant's innovative dishes, such as the Maine Diver Scallops with Cider Braised Pork Belly Maine lobster with watercress and blood oranges. The selection of small bites, big bites and shared bites accommodates every table type, whether you're flying solo or with a party of six.
For an after-dinner cocktail, be sure to visit Jbar, a 13,000 square foot rooftop bar with palm trees, a pool, and fire pit.
JRDN - Tower 23 Hotel
What would San Diego be without seaside fine dining? Located at the chic Tower 23, JRDN (pronounced Jordan) has redefined the cuisine of Pacific Beach. Chef Victor Jimenez only uses hand-selected meats from Meyer Ranch and locally grown and organic produce to create cuisine that is as Californian as the surfers who ride waves below.
Early risers can enjoy fresh breakfast that tops the run-of-the-mill eggs and bacon five days a week, and a scrumptious brunch served until 2pm on Saturday and Sundays. Lunch features a full sushi bar and creative plates like the lobster BLT, while the dinner menu ventures farther up the scale with entrees such as swordfish and top sirloin.
From your seat inside, you can watch an oceanic wall change colors from red to violet inside. If you've braved the summer wait, the top spot is the sunny patio with a backdrop of the Pacific Blue.
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