DOWNTOWN
BANG BANG
Mix great design and LED-presented live music with Asian street food and sushi for an authentic downtown SD dining and clubbing experience.
619.677.2264
526 Market St.
COWBOY STAR
Western gets a haute makeover at this incredible steakhouse featuring all-natural meats and an in-house butcher shop.
619.450.5880
640 Tenth Ave.
NEIGHBORHOOD
Corner bar for the modern era, fulfilling beer, burger and cocktail cravings for patrons with grand expectations. We said nothing about their Youngblood or Noble Experiment, shhhh.
619.446.0002
777 G St.
THE LION’S SHARE
Finely-crafted cocktails and a creative, wild game menu contribute to the atmosphere of this dark and inviting haunt.
619.564.6924
629 Kettner Blvd.
LOLA 55
A picture perfect hotspot that mixes Santa Maria wood fired grilling with local Mexican taco traditions. Tip, order the Cesar with a side of beans to dip your manteca croutons.
619.542.9155
1290 F St.
MCASD DOWNTOWN
View reflections of our world, our region, and ourselves through the prism of contemporary art. Reserve in advance a timed-entry online ticket.
858.454.3541
1100 Kettner Blvd.
POKÉZ
Since 1994, this local favorite has thoughtfully prepared Mexican food with vegetable oil, not lard. Vegetarians and vegans, it's cool, eat the beans!
619.702.7160
947 E St
PUESTO
Authentic flavors meet modern, organic sensibilities in this restaurant known for near flawless tacos and much more.
619.233.8880
1026 Wall St.
SENECA
Gilded skyline views hidden away on the 19th floor impress the palate searching for a decadent Roman Trattoria boasting tableside hand stretched mozzarella.
619.877.8642
901 Bayfront Ct. Level 19
CALLIE
Native San Diegan, Chef Travis Swikard, delivers a chef-driven and locally sourced concept honoring cuisines of Greece, Spain, Italy, Morocco, and the Middle East. Reservations await in East Village.
619.255.9696
1195 Island Ave
SOVEREIGN
Brother and sister team authentically plating flavors of the Isaan region of Northeastern Thailand for those dining in East Village.
619.310.5837
1460 J St