Meet For A Drink Restaurants

La Fiesta is a Mexican restaurant located in the heart of the Gaslamp. Just a few blocks away from the MTS trolley station it is an easy commute, and well worth the trip. Patrons can find themselves in a relaxed setting that is acceptable for all ages. The decoration involves both an elegant dining setting and a more casual area that includes a full bar. The margaritas are big hits so it is a great place to come for a drink after work with. All the food is served fresh and original as Chef Raul Degadillo puts a San Diego …

Trattoria Acqua promises to whisk diners off to the Mediterranean, mirroring Italian seaside restaurants in cuisine, ambiance, and proximity to the water. The restaurant’s practically unrivalled location overlooks the crashing waves of the Pacific at La Jolla Cove; the dining room’s rustic charm and the courtyard’s lush greenery both offer a tranquil atmosphere with a hint of old world charm. Chef Damaso Lee’s menu of Italian coastal cuisine emphasizes fresh seafood, although also offers decadent pastas, meats, and game dishes. The award-winning cuisine is inventive, the ingredients fresh, and the selections decadent. An outstanding wine list adds perfection just when …

Roppongi Restaurant and Sushi Bar is recorded closed at this location! Everybody likes options, especially when it comes to food. At Roppongi Restaurant and Sushi Bar in downtown La Jolla, Asian fusion prepared with a French flair gives diners plenty of choices. Twenty-four different tapas like Ahi Poke, Mint Curried Lamb, Hamachi Tacos, and vast amounts of soups, salads, entrees, sushi rolls, sashimi, and steaks provide any patron an alternative to the mundane. Executive Chef Stephen Window takes tremendous pride in using local, seasonal, ingredients when creating his menu items. His passion for fresh fare has garnered a “World’s Top …

Executive Chef and Partner Deborah Scott’s faithful friend is Kemo Sabe Restaurant, in Hillcrest. The Pacific Rim-inspired décor and cuisine reflects an appreciation for unique cultural perspectives, and melds textures, colors, and flavors into artful culinary masterpieces. Diners may not only feast on the exquisite tastes of each dish, but their imaginations will be fueled by the visual intricacies Chef Scott arranges on the plate. The flash-fried Whole Tilapia is simply statuesque, and the desserts are scandalously seductive. Each element on the menu strives to be a faithful friend to the taste buds, and keep you coming back for more.

Croce’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar is full of contrasts that meld and combine for a gratifying result, from the sweet and savory blends throughout the menu to the elegant dining room flanked by the cozy jazz bar. Here, Ingrid Croce’s vision of creating a space to celebrate her late husband Jim Croce’s memory has been fully realized since the restaurant was opened in 1985. She has managed to combine her passions of food and music, while lending her warmth and generous spirit, to offer a sensory experience for patrons focusing on delectable dishes and a harmony of flavor and sound. …

As cool and bright as the food it serves, Aqua Blu offers diners a refreshing taste of local and imported seafood. Located in the heart of Downtown San Diego, conspicuous under a large turquoise awning, Aqua Blu is a welcome oasis in the center of the ordinary. Relying on the experience of Chef Christopher Powell, they are serving up a paramount selection of Pan Asian Inspired dishes such as traditional Roasted Sea Bass, and the more adventurous Squid Ink and Wasabi Ravioli. With such an enthusiastic chef at the helm it is no surprise that the menu features some of …

THIS RESTAURANT IS NO LONGER OPEN FOR BUSINESS. - Georges on Fifth offers two things not common in the San Diego restaurant scene: dining in the company of San Diego’s elite and a twelve-ounce Prime Filet Mignon of Certified Angus Beef ®. The first takes the form of a vibrant mural of accomplished San Diegans which adorns the restaurant’s two-story walls; the latter is one of the most exceptional cuts of meat in the city. Georges’ menu, with culinary highlights that include USDA Prime steak, day boat scallops, and the highest grade sushi, prioritizes quality ingredients highlighted by beautiful presentation. …

Housed in a small cottage in historic Old Town, Café Pacifica offers a welcome taste of elegance, sophistication, and delicate creativity. The fresh, contemporary menu features a dazzling array of fish and shellfish, which Chef Eddie Zamarripa prepares in his exquisitely innovative style as well as “simply grilled.” A modest selection of chicken, steak and vegetarian options are offered, as are daily specials showcasing seasonally available, and often exceptional, fish. The noticeably cultured wine list, prepared by Owner Frank Busic, offers wines by the glass, half bottle, and bottle, while the Pomerita—the restaurant’s signature twist on the traditional margarita—garners national …

Delirio's is a new addition to the La Jolla/Bird Rock area, bringing an elegant setting, bold cuisine, and a unique wine list to an unsuspecting location. Executive Chef Aaron La Monica's menu is peppered with fresh, local, and organic ingredients, which he skillfully and artfully weaves together into unique presentations that promise to delight the senses. His approach celebrates the best Southern California has to offer, in a style which he describes as "California Cuisine, Baja Flavors." Wine director Jerome Astolfi, who joins Delirio's from Jack's La Jolla, has created a worldly wine and beer list to perfectly accompany Chef …

There is a surplus when it comes to the average run of the mill “Bar and Grill” in San Diego. Fortunately, if you’re looking for one that will satiate your craving for some good ol’ American comfort food while still receiving fine dining service, then Urban Bar and Grill is right up your alley. Outside, the patio seating area is filled with content Happy Hour goers imbibing as they dive into their starters. This seating is ideal for out-of-towners and locals alike who wish to be at the center of the stimulating streets of the Gaslamp Quarter. Inside, flat screens …

One of Downtown San Diego’s most popular restaurants has come to La Jolla: The La Jolla Strip Club joins the superior quality of prime-cut steaks with the casual appeal of a grill-it-yourself lounge for the ultimate carnivorous experience. The Strip Club’s extensive lunch menu offers a mouth-watering array of salads, sandwiches, and pastas, while the dinner menu presents a tantalizing selection of 21-day-aged, Midwestern, corn-fed Angus beef cuts that range in size from 10-20 oz. The impressive dessert list is also worth checking out – with Naughty Treats like the Rated “R” Root Beer Float with root beer flavored vodka, …

This restaurant is no longer open! - Red Pearl Kitchen is serving up Pan-Asian cuisine set to a striking décor that includes a black-pebbled floor, vibrant red and gold walls, and a “Chef’s Table” located right in middle of the bustling kitchen! Located in the bustling Gaslamp District of downtown and boasting a delicious spread that includes entrees such as the Chili-Caramel Prawns with Long Beans and Shaking Kobe Beef with Papaya and Mint. Owners Tim and Liza Goodell have pulled out all of the stops to make their second location just as memorable as the original Huntington Beach hotspot.

True to its name, All American Grill strives to promote and showcase American cuisine by not only presenting guests with classic American fare, but by sourcing the menu with home-grown and supported components. Chef Timothy Au celebrates the essence of our country’s food with high-quality ingredients and sophisticated flavors, while omitting any pinch of pretention from the recipe to success. Also present on the menu is a healthy dose of humor and taste: the “Death Valley’s Kiln’ section hosts a savory selection of wood oven hearth-roasted pizzas, while favorites like the ‘Homestead’ meatloaf keep guests smiling.

Located inside the newly renovated Liberty Station in the heart of Point Loma, Point Loma Sports Grill and Pub is an upscale bar and ideal place to catch the game and grab a brew. With an endless variety of items for lunch and dinner, they have a full bar and a wide selection of domestic and draft beers as well as signature cocktails and fine wines. They even offer their ever popular “Beer Pong Tournaments,” hosted every Friday night at Midnight. Come and see what the buzz is all about at Point Loma Sports Grill and Pub.

Inspired by the seemingly endless combinations of tastes and smells that create flavors we love, Flavor Del Mar captures the essence of uncomplicated cuisine. The menu prizes quality and simplicity above the overwrought styling of presentation and taste that is found all too often these days. Chef Brian Redzikowski expresses his keen eye for detail, and artful enthusiasm on every plate. Specialties like the Crispy Pork Belly and the Basil Crusted Local Bass introduce guests to newly interpreted flavor components that complement familiar elements on the plate, and with the stunning Del Mar coastline as a backdrop, guests are sure …

Come discover La Playa Bistro, a restaurant that will surely redefine your classic California dining experience. The contemporary Point Loma dive is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, serving well-balanced comfort food with a flair for the flavorful. Delightful fare options range from the typical like the Calamari to the exotic like the Barramundi, an Indonesian fish presented over thinly sliced celery roots wrap with a side of sundried tomato pesto. La Playa Bistro is also the ideal destination if you want to mingle with other guests at the L-shaped bar whose wonderful selection of beers and wines will …