i am looking for very fancy places to dine out in the San Diego area. it is for a 21st birthday party and we need somewhere where you can get really dressed up. any ideas?
2007-02-04 07:30:58 · 14 answers · asked by nattieboodavies33 1 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ San Diego
The absolute best restaurant in San Diego is Island Prime, on Harbor Island. The restaurant sits OVER the water, with views of the bay as well as the downtown skyline.
The food is fancy and delicious. Chef Debra Scott is an owner, and is phenomenal. Each meal starts with a huge popover with jalapeno butter. It only gets better from there. Warning - portions are very large. I made the mistake of odering an appetizer, main course, and a side vegetable. You should really share appetizers, maybe one for 2 or 3 people, and each vegetable can serve 3 or 4. The main attraction is the steaks, but the seafood is equally delicious - just not quite as large a number of seafood offerings on the menu.
2007-02-04 13:33:39 · answer #1 · answered by firefly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can get dressed up to go have dinner anywhere...the above mentioned Italian restaurant on 5th is good, Georges at the cove...excellent, Jacks La Jolla -Dining Room on Girard, the marine room an old favorite but overpriced..., pehoe's in Coronado has an island theme, a great menu and an unbelievable view of downtown San Diego from the other side of the bay...have a great 21st!!!
2007-02-06 18:55:20 · answer #2 · answered by doingitright44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bertrand at Mister A's is pretty much the standard. It's in downtown, by Balboa Park. Marine Room in La Jolla is very nice, as is Mille Fleurs in Rancho Santa Fe.
2007-02-07 15:32:41 · answer #3 · answered by irish_giant 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
George's in LaJolla is pretty good and pricey, but as far as location, location, location, why not try some place right in the gas lamp if you're planning on going out afterwards? That way, you can get prime parking before it starts to get really packed - around 9? But if it's for a fancy dinner, I'd go to LaJolla- I love that place!
2007-02-07 04:58:37 · answer #4 · answered by HappilyEverAfter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Osetra Fish House in Downtown is great. It has a 2 level high wine cellar in the middle of the bar. Food is really good and sophisticated. The Italian restaurant mentioned above is called La Strada on 5th Avenue.
2007-02-05 07:02:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
George's at the Cove in La Jolla or try Azul restaurant. The city of La Jolla has very fancy restaurants so check around there.
2007-02-04 08:52:36 · answer #6 · answered by CeeJiZZy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
two words:
Ruth Chris
it's a steak house across the street from where they park the Star of India. One of the greatest steak places. Side orders are extra, but great. Great ambiance. Dressy kind of place. Bar to enjoy a drink prior to dinner. Make reservations. I had a birthday dinner there...great experience for me, personally.
2007-02-05 15:35:56 · answer #7 · answered by tao of zenben 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Rainwaters.... its a ritzy steakhouse right in downtown San Diego... Porterhouse steak was awesome
2007-02-07 05:43:40 · answer #8 · answered by jakajo1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's a yummy italian place in the gaslamp.. I dont' remember the name but its just down the street from the convention center... across(left) from the 7 story mall.
2007-02-04 08:25:49 · answer #9 · answered by Rexy 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Kemo Sabe is small but nice and has wonderful food by chef Deborah Scott.
2007-02-05 12:00:11 · answer #10 · answered by CaliGirlRach7 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋