Glass Door

4.6
Overall Rating based on 3 reviews
Glass Door
Map It 1835 Columbia Street
Little Italy, CA 92101
(866) 740-5270
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Price Range: $$ $$
Nearby Neighborhoods:N/A
Category: Restaurants
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Additional Business Info:
  • Cuisine: American, Desserts, French, Fusion, Burgers, Seafood
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Payment options: All Types
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Featuring: Beer, Full Bar, Bar Dining , Cafe, Lounge, Happy Hour, Late Night , Patio / Outdoor Dining, Smoking Area , Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Harbor View, Wheelchair Access
  • Specials & Promotions Details: Happy Hour: Mon-Thurs 3-7pm & Fri-Sun 12pm-7pm. Includes $4 Draft Beer, $5 Wine, $5 Cocktails & $25% off the 'Light Fare' menu. Free Valet Parking with Validation.
  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Hours of Operation:
  • Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Friday - Friday 12:00 PM - 1:30 AM
  • Saturday - Saturday 7:00 AM - 1:30 AM
  • Sunday - Sunday 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Executive Chef: Thomas Depew
  • Reservation Email: info@glassdoorsd.com
Restaurant Details: Glass Door is a restaurant that offers the casual sophistication that San Diego is known for and features a seafood based menu that draws true influence from every major culinary capital in the world. Our menu takes root in flavors and techniques that can be found in Eastern Europe, Spain, Italy, Asia, France, and the Middle East and gives them all a decisively San Diego interpretation. In addition to our cuisine we also offer craft cocktails made with expert techniques and local microbrews that showcase the flavors San Diego has to offer. To compliment our global flavors we have a panoramic view of the San Diego Marina that gives our concept completion. Come join us at one of our communal tables on our 4th floor perch and taste the world from our view.

Editorial Review of Glass Door

The updated menu draws influence from major culinary capitals in the world, spanning Eastern Europe, Spain, Italy, Asia, France, and the Middle East. Top picks for starters include Duck Fries, a twist on a traditional plate of french fries drenched in duck confit, duck fat drenched over the fries, and parmesan garlic and herbs; and a rich Lobster Risotto Cake made with crispy risotto, mussels, lump crab meat, and sherry reduction. Must-try seafood dishes include the Orange-Mojito Salmon with a swiss chard, purple cabbage, blood orange, baby heirloom tomato, citrus soy mint sauce, and garlic chips; and the Luca Brasi, a whole fired tilapia with corn puree, baby carrots, and jalapeno chimichurri. 

Glass Door has launched a new selection of craft cocktails made with expert techniques and local microbrews from bar manager Dean Powers. The Pickled Gin takes on house-infused pickle aviation, dry vermouth, lime, and tonic; the Roxanne shakes up house infused vanilla Ketel One, Graham Port, Hennessy, Amaretto, cinnamon syrup and a lemon. For a sweet treat, try the Creamsicle made with house-infused vanilla Ketel One, Ketel One oranje, orange juice, soda, and Grand Marnier. On the lighter side of things is the Blueberry Smash made with light rum, Malibu, lemon, lime, and blueberry. 

The bar will now be kept open until midnight every night of the week. A late night Happy Hour will run from 10pm-12am designed to cater to the service industry in Little Italy. In addition, the kitchen will be kept open until midnight on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

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Glass Door Introduces New Executive Chef
Glass Door Introduces New Executive Chef

Category:San Diego Restaurant Blog

When you peer up into Glass Door’s wide-spanning windows on the fourth floor of Porto Vista Hotel, you’ll see a new face looking back. G...more

Restaurant Update: The New Glass Door
Restaurant Update: The New Glass Door

Category:San Diego Restaurant Blog

Glass Door at Porto Vista Hotel has undergone substantial updates in their menu, interior design, and branding while sustaining the esse...more

Porto Vista's New Year's Eve Rooftop Ball
Porto Vista's New Year's Eve Rooftop Ball

Category:San Diego Nightlife Blog

Whether partying in style on its Ripassi Rooftop or indulging in a three-course dinner at the Glass Door, Porto Vista Hotel is giving Sa...more

Cocktail Battle: San Diego Shakedown
Cocktail Battle: San Diego Shakedown

Category:San Diego Nightlife Blog

Your favorite craft masters from local favorites such as Searsucker, Noble Experiment, El Dorado, Glass Door, Grant Grill, and Vin de Sy...more

New Lunch Menu at The Glass Door
New Lunch Menu at The Glass Door

Category:San Diego Restaurant Blog

Diners in search of light and healthy fare will marvel over the The Lock Smith, made with baby greens, frisee, heirloom tomatoes, bacon,...more

Sunset Happy Hour at The Glass Door
Sunset Happy Hour at The Glass Door

Category:New Restaurant Reviews

Roll your sleeves up and prepare to dive into a fall season full of new dining staples with Executive Chef Brent Calley. New at The Glas...more

New at Glass Door: Brunch & Cocktails
New at Glass Door: Brunch & Cocktails

Category:San Diego Restaurant Blog

The Porto Vista Hotel is shaking up its cocktail and brunch menu at The Glass Door with all-new signature drinks and culinary creations....more

San Diego Mother's Day Dining Guide
San Diego Mother's Day Dining Guide

Category:San Diego Restaurant Blog

Mothers who dine at Fleming’s will take home a bonus $25 gift card, just for being amazing moms. 333 Pacific is getting ready to pop bot...more

Wine Wednesday
Wine Wednesday

When: Wednesday,05/29/2013 Where: Glass Door Little Italy

Description: Every Wednesday at Glass Door, enjoy Half-Off Bottles of Wine all Night Long. 

3 Reviews of Glass Door:

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Added 05/09/11 Great View

I love the view from this place. They also have free valet parking if you eat there, I haven't used that but have seen the signs. They also have a pretty decent happy hour, got to love that!

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Added 04/19/11 Ghost Chili Cocktail

The Ghost Chili Cocktail is my favorite part of this place; I just love to see what creations local bartenders can come up with. It was delicious and that wasn't even the best tasting thing on the menu.

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Added 02/05/11 Excellence Defined

Had an amazing dining experience with Christian and the crew at the Glass Door at Porto Vista. Food preparation, timing and taste were excellent. If you are looking for a restaurant with superior menu, beautiful view of the city and attention to the smallest detail and service, I would highly recommend the Glass Door. Wine list is constantly new vintages and brands with all of the regular favorites. There is even Valet Parking for free while you dine. Five stars.

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