Best of 23 birthday dinner in Downtown San Diego

Celebrate a special day with a birthday dinner in Downtown San Diego. Immerse yourself in the vibrant city atmosphere and enjoy a memorable dining experience. Choose from a variety of upscale restaurants, each offering unique menus and exceptional service. Make your birthday dinner in Downtown San Diego an unforgettable celebration.

1. Rustic Root

Seasonal ingredients, creative cocktails, knowledgeable bartenders

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  • Italian Cuisine
  • Happy Hours
  • Hidden Gems
  • Late Night

2. Water Grill San Diego

Provides a special birthday dessert and song

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  • American Cuisine
  • Asian Cuisine
  • Downtown Spots
  • High-End

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3. Osteria Panevino

Live music, extensive wine list, and happy hour specials

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  • Celebrations
  • Italian Cuisine
  • High-End

4. Born and Raised

Historic building with beautiful decor and attentive service.

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  • Italian Cuisine
  • Social Gatherings
  • High-End
  • Dinner

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5. Top of the Market - San Diego

Elegant ambiance with floor-to-ceiling windows

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  • Social Gatherings
  • American Cuisine
  • Waterfront
  • High-End

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6. Kettner Exchange

Rooftop bar, Live music, Weekly events

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  • American Cuisine
  • Downtown Spots

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7. Eddie V's Prime Seafood

Upscale seafood restaurant with live jazz music and waterfront views

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  • American Cuisine
  • Budget
  • High-End
  • Downtown Spots

8. Roy's Restaurant

Roy's San Diego features an award-winning wine list, creative cocktails, and a lively atmosphere.

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  • Italian Cuisine
  • Waterfront
  • High-End

9. King and Queen Cantina in Downtown San Diego

Spacious outdoor patio, creative cocktails, artisanal design

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  • Mexican Cuisine
  • Happy Hours
  • Downtown Spots

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10. Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Authentic Brazilian steakhouse experience, live music, elegant atmosphere

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  • Social Gatherings
  • Mediterranean Cuisine
  • High-End
  • Dinner

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11. Juniper & Ivy

High-end, innovative Californian cuisine and sophisticated ambiance

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  • Celebrations
  • Fusion Cuisine
  • Downtown Spots

12. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

High-end steakhouse with a focus on prime cuts and an award-winning wine list.

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  • American Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Downtown Spots

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13. Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar - San Diego, CA

Sprawling harbor views, extensive drink menu, and lively atmosphere

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  • American Cuisine
  • Mid-Range
  • Downtown Spots
  • Dinner

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14. The Lion's Share

Voted as one of San Diego's top steak houses, with a focus on sustainable and locally sourced ingredients.

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  • Social Gatherings
  • American Cuisine
  • Affordable Nightlife
  • Downtown Spots

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15. Ruth's Chris Steak House in Downtown San Diego

Located on the San Diego Bay with beautiful views, offers a Chef's Table experience and private dining rooms

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  • American Cuisine
  • Downtown Spots
  • High-End
  • Personal Celebrations

16. STK Steakhouse in Downtown San Diego

Features a glass-enclosed temperature-controlled aging room, unique to San Diego.

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  • American Cuisine
  • Celebrations

17. Rei Do Gado Brazilian Steakhouse

All-you-can-eat meat extravaganza, live gaucho carvers, color-coded coasters for requesting service

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  • Fusion Cuisine
  • Corporate Events
  • Mid-Range

18. The Melting Pot in Downtown San Diego

Interactive dining experience, communal table settings

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  • Fusion Cuisine
  • High-End

19. Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine- San Diego

Sustainable seafood, exotic lionfish dishes, extensive wine list

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  • Asian Cuisine
  • Downtown Spots
  • Vegetarian Options
  • High-End

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20. Dobson's Bar & Restaurant

Features a classic, upscale atmosphere with an extensive wine list.

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  • Downtown Spots
  • Dinner
  • Late Night

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21. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

Fine dining, USDA Prime beef, expansive views of the bay

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  • American Cuisine
  • High-End
  • Waterfront

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22. Morton's The Steakhouse

Private dining rooms, personalized menus, customized celebration packages

TOPICS

  • Corporate Events
  • American Cuisine
  • High-End
  • Dinner

23. The Grant Grill

Located in the historic US Grant Hotel, distinctive architecture, live piano music

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  • American Cuisine
  • Corporate Events
  • Mid-Range
  • Downtown Spots