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Here’s a quick sampling of some of the city’s more intriguing restaurants:
Confidential
Award-winning social up-tempo dining that features a small plate cuisine with international flavors.
901 4th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-696-8888
Croce's Restaurants and Bars
Remember singer-songwriter Jim Croce who died in a plane crash in 1973? His hauntingly beautiful, painfully honest music is remembered today in this Gaslamp landmark, which was founded by Ingrid Croce as a tribute to her late husband. It features American cuisine and live music.
802 Fifth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-233-4355
Dussini Mediterranean Bistro
Enjoy the Mediterranean cuisine and inviting bar, then retire to the billiard room for some after-dinner relaxation
The Gaslamp Quarter is San Diego’s prime dining, shopping and entertainment district. One way to experience it is with A Taste of Gaslamp, an urban food and safari dining adventure that allows participants to sample menu specialties from more than 25 of the city’s favorite locations per day. Tickets are $25 per person, and available on-line only at www.gaslamp.org.
Henry's Pub
Where can you enjoy beer from around the world with California cuisine enriched by Scandinavian spice and a downtown atmosphere? Come to Henry’s, and enjoy the live music, too.
Horton's Sports Bar & Grille-The Westin
Attention sports fans: Horton’s has 17 TV monitors -- yes, 17 -- plus lively games and pool tables and fun food.
Kelly's Restaurant and Irish Pub, Town & Country
Here’s a classic American steakhouse featuring prime rib, seafood and all the rest in an Irish pub atmosphere, with piano bar entertainment nightly.
Max New York
One of the Gaslamp District's premier steakhouses, it offers seafood and other fine dining options.
Nicky Rottens Bar and Burger Joint
Relax with burgers, beer, spirits and sports in a casual atmosphere while watching games one the bar’s nine HDTVs.
560 5th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-702-8068
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Order a rich pint of dark, or any of several Rock Bottom brews. Here’s a genuine British-style pub experience in the heart of the Gaslamp district.
401 G St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-231-7000
The Bitter End
Remember a club by the same name in Greenwich Village in the ‘60s where many of the emerging stars of the day performed? This Bitter End is a San Francisco-style bar with three unique levels including the Main Bar with billiards, the Underground dance club and an elegant VIP Upstairs lounge also known for dancing. It’s in the Gaslamp District.
The Shout! House
Its Dueling Pianos as two piano players/singers are arranged face-to-face at two grand pianos in front of two large mirrors performing the classic rock 'n roll hits from the 1950s to the present.
655 4th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-231-6700
Xavier's Bar & Grill
This movie-themed bar and grill is set in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. They keep it “reel” by playing movies on select nights.
750 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
619-233-0500
Yard House
The Yard House is an upscale casual eatery known for its extensive menu, state-of-the-art audio-visual system and classic rock. It claims to have the world’s largest selection of draft beers.
1023 4th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-233-9273
ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS
House of Blues San Diego
Whatever your musical tastes, the House of Blues in downtown San Diego offers current musical entertainment in its performance venue, and as nightly musical entertainment in its upstairs restaurant.
www.hob.com/sandiego
The Casbah
Want to see the new groups before they get big? Little Italy’s The Casbah attracts rock acts in a gritty atmosphere. www.casbahmusic.com
The Belly Up Tavern
In Solana Beach, The Belly Up Tavern features acoustics and atmosphere worthy of the hottest hip-hop, jazz, reggae and world beat stars.
www.bellyup.com |
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Road trips in and around San Diego, coming soon. |
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