GAS LAMP S.D- Dinner Options

[Bear Down]

Headed to Gaslamp for a concert in the Gas Lamp Dist. Looking for a place for a great dinner and drinking experience. Would like to eliminate wasting time trying to figure it out while there or sorting through 150 4-5 star Yelp reviewed places. What we enjoy are old derby style restaurants and bar atmosphere (i.e Derby, Del Rae, Steak and Stein) and a great steak.


We are arriving mid day Friday so we'll try to limit our alcohol intake to somewhat enjoy dinner. LOL


any feedback and insight would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Xring01]

Oceanaire.... great seafood..
Strip club.. is a fun place, but you cook you own dinner.. which makes you mingle with the other diners..

Flemings, Mortons etc, if you want that atmosphere

 

[wayniac]

My days downtown are generally filled with baseball games and family restaurants, but it sounds Like you might enjoy the Gaslamp Strip Club. If its strictly steak you cant go wrong with Flemmings or Donovans. If it were me, id stick to the local and hit up the star bar.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/flemings-prime-steakhouse-and-wine-bar-san-diego-san-diego
https://www.yelp.com/biz/donovans-steak-and-chop-house-san-diego-3
https://www.yelp.com/biz/gaslamp-strip-club-san-diego
https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-local-eatery-and-drinking-hole-san-diego
https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2017/apr/19/deal-star-bar/#

 

[Bear Down]

looks like the strip club is similar to the Venice Room in Montebello, just better quality steaks and sides. keep them Coming.

I would rather stay away from the mainstream Steakhouses ( Flemings/mortons)... Those you can hit up anywhere, I dig the regional restaurants.

 

[Mototrig]

RA Sushi is the favorite my wife and I go to Gas Lamp

 

[BONER]

Fish Market.

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Currant Brasserie

 

[wayniac]

looks like the strip club is similar to the Venice Room in Montebello, just better quality steaks and sides. keep them Coming.

I would rather stay away from the mainstream Steakhouses ( Flemings/mortons)... Those you can hit up anywhere, I dig the regional restaurants.

[/QUOTE]

maybe donovans is your place... Ive had friends tell me that this place was great... never been there..

https://www.yelp.com/biz/cowboy-star-san-diego

2 really good Brazilian steak houses in downtown too.

 

[Englewood]

Born and Raised is the best steak in Downtown. You might be able to get a spot in the lounge on short notice. The place is usually booked a month out.

 

[pkrrvr619]

Born and raised is a great choice near the gas lamp. They just opened up a Del Frisco double eagle near the waterfront that I tried this past Friday, service and food was over the top.

 

[Socalx09]

Going to throw this out there in case you start craving Italian- Salvatore’s. Still one of the best Italian places I have ate and the drinks are great there as well.

 

[DWC]

Any of the above steak houses are really good.
-My first stop is usually Basic Pizza for Lunch
- Water Grill has LIVE King Crab which is insane. It’s a bit expensive but worth it. Call ahead to reserve one or more.

 

[Tamalewagon]

My wife and I just went to Born and Raised a few weeks back and it was fantastic. The other option I would try is Puerto La Boca (Argentinian steak house).

 

[HALLETT BOY]

If you like beer , San Diego has to be the capital of beer ! Hit a few breweries!

 

[welldigger00]

If you’re up for a short Uber north, go to little Italy. Cafe Nonna, is by far the best Italian in San Diego. Little Italy is my favorite compared to gas lamp. It’s gotten pretty cool, and not as crowded.


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[Xring01]

Way way way back in the day...
Rainwaters - wow... the best place in all of San Diego. There wine list was a 3" Binder, in alphabetical order by country, with amazing Steaks/Seafood... they closed years ago. Honestly, my favorite place ever.....

Who remembers Fios...
Best Oso Bucco I have ever had in my life... excellent food/service, yet went out of business.... hummmm

Blows me away that awesome restaurants, that are alway pretty full, and have outstanding food, still go out of business in San Diego.

What am I really saying..
Most restaurants in the San Diego area are pretty damn good, if not, the doors will be closing soon.

The competition is that fierce, if serving food is your business in San Diego, its best to never have a bad day, because your competition probably wont.

Its hard to find a bad restaurant there, it really its. Most should exceed your expectations, now it truly gets down on what you want to eat and the atmosphere you prefer.

Another one of my favorites that I forgot to mention earlier is Peohes on Coronado... Hawaiin with the best views of Down Town San Diego...

 

[getreal]

"Kap" has a pizza place.
https://capspizzaandbar.com/

 

[kiethco]

Go to Little Italy and pick one, mid range to $$$$. All great in their own right.

 

[Bear Down]

Going to throw this out there in case you start craving Italian- Salvatore’s. Still one of the best Italian places I have ate and the drinks are great there as well.

Great... wife loves Italian

Another one of my favorites that I forgot to mention earlier is Peohes on Coronado... Hawaiin with the best views of Down Town San Diego...

I was ready to ask about anything with a view or rooftop bar, but the weather looks to be crappy on Friday , so its probably not a must at this point

 

[wet hull]

Urban Wood in Little Italy. Very hard to beat.

 

[DLC]

I just mentioned born and raised to the wife and she said they are super trendy - ie de-construct cocktails, really hip and $$$$$ spendy type of place...
the group or owner ship have a few restaurants around town

I was thinking hey let’s go check it out and she said NO!

 

[warlock250]

I would say the Water Grill. Awesome food and I tried the Carmel Bread pudding and it was fantastic. Great place for sure.

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[jet496]

Indigo Grille has one of the best ribeyes anywhere.

 

[tostark]

Try "The Field" on 5th....not fancy but a good Irish Pub shouldn't be

 

[pkrrvr619]

Part of the appeal of Born and Raised is also the ambiance. They spent a ton of $$$ making that space as over the top as it is.

That same restaurant group also owns a speakeasy called Raised by wolves in the UTC area. You walk into a upscale liquor store and a revolving door takes you back to the gatsby era bar where everything is custom made. This restaurant group knows what it is doing. it is worth the price tag.

plus if you order the table side caesar salad they give you the history as to how it was made in TJ at a dinner party.

 

[Bear Down]

Try "The Field" on 5th....not fancy but a good Irish Pub shouldn't be

This looks great for a departure lunch on Saturday... Problem is.. it might makes us stay longer than we want too!

 

[Englewood]

I just mentioned born and raised to the wife and she said they are super trendy - ie de-construct cocktails, really hip and $$$$$ spendy type of place...
the group or owner ship have a few restaurants around town

I was thinking hey let’s go check it out and she said NO!

It is the trendy hotspot for sure. However, as someone who typically avoids that type of place, we've been there 3 times and it is over the top good.

 

[DrunkenSailor]

If you're looking for a view Mr. A's has one of the best in the city. Food is overpriced a bit but last time we were there it was good. The Omni has a great rooftop bar. The Hardrock has a club on their rooftop if that's your scene. We had a blast the last time we were there but that was more due to our group than anyone else.

 

[charred1]

Cowboy Star

 

[riverroyal]

Part of the appeal of Born and Raised is also the ambiance. They spent a ton of $$$ making that space as over the top as it is.

That same restaurant group also owns a speakeasy called Raised by wolves in the UTC area. You walk into a upscale liquor store and a revolving door takes you back to the gatsby era bar where everything is custom made. This restaurant group knows what it is doing. it is worth the price tag.

plus if you order the table side caesar salad they give you the history as to how it was made in TJ at a dinner party.

Ive been to raised by wolves. The inside is pretty cool. No food.

 

[pkrrvr619]

Cowboy Star

x2 on cowboy star too. Small place that packs a punch for food. Their wagyu tortellini appetizer is to die for and they have everything from wet aged, dry aged, and a5 wagyu as well. You can also grab a table attached to the kitchen and watch and talk to the chefs as the prepare the dishes.

 

[BassLakeCruiser]

Lou & Mickeys. Went there about a year ago while we were at a wedding in the base.