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Upscale Dining
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Upscale

The best places in San Diego for an elevated experience.

Vigilucci’s Seafood & Steakhouse CarlsbadCarlsbad | Eat and DrinkCuisineEat and DrinkEncinitasEncinitas | Eat and DrinkFamily FriendlyItalianKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationNorth CountyRomanticSan Diego NeighborhoodsUpscaleVibe
April 5, 2019

Vigilucci’s Seafood & Steakhouse

Relaxed eatery serving Italian-inspired steak & seafood across from the Pacific Ocean.
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Altitude Sky Lounge Craft BeerCuisineDowntownEat and DrinkGaslampGaslamp | Eat and DrinkGreat ViewHappy HourKnown ForLocationOff the MapRomanticSan Diego NeighborhoodsUpscaleVibe
April 5, 2019

Altitude Sky Lounge

Swanky outdoor club high atop the Gaslamp Marriott with views of Petco Park, plus DJs & fire pits.
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The Nolan CaliforniaCraft BeerCuisineDowntownEat and DrinkGaslampGaslamp | Eat and DrinkGreat ViewKnown ForLocationRomanticSan Diego NeighborhoodsUpscaleVibe
April 5, 2019

The Nolan

Stylish bar on a hotel rooftop with skyline views, lounge seating & a communal fire pit.
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Craft and Commerce
Craft & Commerce BurgersCocktailsCraft BeerCuisineDowntownDowntownEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyKnown ForLittle ItalyLittle Italy | Eat and DrinkLocal FavoriteLocationPub GrubSan Diego NeighborhoodsUpscaleVibe
April 5, 2019

Craft & Commerce

Taxidermy & old books line the walls of this hip gastropub, serving seasonal eats & craft cocktails.
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Juniper & Ivy CaliforniaCocktailsCuisineDowntownDowntownEat and DrinkKnown ForLittle ItalyLittle Italy | Eat and DrinkLocal FavoriteLocationRomanticSan Diego NeighborhoodsUpscaleVibe
April 5, 2019

Juniper & Ivy

Spacious, modern restaurant serving imaginative New American fare & drinks in woody, arty surrounds.
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Bali Hai Restaurant CaliforniaCuisineDowntownDowntownEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyGreat ViewKnown ForLocationRomanticSan Diego NeighborhoodsShelter IslandShelter Island | Eat and DrinkThaiUpscaleVibe
April 5, 2019

Bali Hai Restaurant

Sprawling Polynesian eatery known for its mai tai cocktails, seafood dishes & enchanting bay views.
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Tom Ham’s Lighthouse BreakfastCuisineDowntownDowntownEat and DrinkGreat ViewHarbor IslandHarbor Island | Eat and DrinkKnown ForLocationSan Diego NeighborhoodsUpscaleVibe
April 5, 2019

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse

Eatery in a landmark building features a functioning lighthouse, a seafood-driven menu & epic views.
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Coasterra CaliforniaCocktailsCuisineDowntownDowntownEat and DrinkGreat ViewHarbor IslandHarbor Island | Eat and DrinkKnown ForLocationSan Diego NeighborhoodsUpscaleVibe
April 5, 2019

Coasterra

Striking property featuring modern Mexican plates and creative cocktails, plus panoramic bay views.
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C Level Lounge CaliforniaCocktailsCuisineDowntownDowntownEat and DrinkGreat ViewHarbor IslandHarbor Island | Eat and DrinkKnown ForLocationRomanticSan Diego NeighborhoodsUpscaleVibe
April 5, 2019

C Level Lounge

Island Prime's breezy, upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront serves chophouse fare & cocktails.
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The Brigantine IB BeachesBurgersCaliforniaCuisineEat and DrinkFamily FriendlyFish TacosHappy HourImperial BeachImperial Beach | Eat and DrinkKnown ForLocal FavoriteLocationPub GrubSan Diego NeighborhoodsUpscaleVibe
April 5, 2019

The Brigantine IB

Casual, clubby seafood chain serving up surf 'n' turf, oysters on the half shell, fish tacos & more.
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