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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.

Miami Grill brings and exotic mix of Caribbean and Cuban flavors to San Diego right in the heart of UTC. While looking somewhat plain on the outside, it becomes different once one takes a step inside. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting so one can’t help but sit down and check out the menu. Miami Grill’s chefs create their recipes with unique ingredients that can only be found in other countries of the world and mixes it with native California flavors to develop a fusion dish that is both succulent and exciting. Why travel all the way to Florida …

Sevilla is one of the hottest salsa clubs in San Diego. Drawing on Latin and Spanish influences the venue attracts large numbers who really want to live up the nightlife in style. With a strict dress code, popular DJs, and private VIP lounges, one can be sure they are going to be able to walk out and say they had a great time. With extremely chic decorations and a full tapas menu with tons of different appetizers to go with the drinks from all cultures-- not just Spanish ones—there is a wealth of attraction for anyone of the proper age …

Serenity Restaurant and Lounge offers patrons an exciting take on Asian Fusion cuisine in a contemporary environment, marrying chic décor and notes from modern architecture to create a swanky setting new to the Marina District of Downtown San Diego. Executive Chef Josh Hernandez has created a menu that not only showcases contemporary Asian dishes, but adds his own exclusive flare while utilizing California based ingredients and the freshest seafood. Guests will surely be enticed by dishes like Scallops with Julienne Vegetables topped with spicy mint dressing and crispy shallots or Kurobuta Pork Loin with quince grits, apple fennel kimchi and …

Yakitori Izakaya Tec Chan is the place to go in Hillcrest for an authentic Japanese meal. The menu spans a wide range of cuisine. Classic Yakitori such as Beef Tongue, Quail Egg, and Asparagus Bacon offer diners a tasty snack, while an array of salads, sautéed dishes, ramen, udon, and soba will satiate any appetite. Expertly prepared sushi is also available to round out any meal. Beverages include Sapporo on draft as well as bottled Asahi, Sapporo Premium, Koshihikari – Echigo -, and Orion on the beer side. Soju is available in both barley and sweet potato variety, as are …