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Best Restaurants for People Watching in Shelter Island / San Diego Bay

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4.6
Exceptional(6321)
$$$$
• Polynesian • Shelter Island / San Diego Bay
Booked 45 times today
Amazing all around. Staff, food, ambiance. Will continue to return often!
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4.3
Awesome(579)
$$$$
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 31 times today
The food was wonderful. We had the vegetable pizza, bruschetta , the three plate pasta sampler, the white lasagna and wheel special pasta with mushrooms and truffles. All were outstanding and so was their sangria
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4.7
Exceptional(4809)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 79 times today
The service was extraordinary. Dustin did a fantastic server. One of the best we’ve ever encountered in decades of fine dining.
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4.1
Excellent(1689)
$$$$
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 25 times today
Best lobster lasagna ever! Great service & beautiful restaurant!
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4.2
Awesome(1675)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 45 times today
I chose Rustic Root for a small business dinner due to its menu and reviews and rooftop seating, which unfortunately was closed due to a private event. Despite the fact that we could not sit at our desired location what we got was just terrific - live music, amazing service from Brigette our server and great drinks. Everyone ordered something different at the table and thought their meal was exceptional. I had the fried chicken, which was probably the best fried chicken I’ve ever eaten. The cornbread and biscuits were shared by all and thoroughly enjoyed. This is a great place to get together with friends and listen to live music and just relax.
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4.6
Exceptional(2322)
$$$$
• French • Coronado
Booked 90 times today
Everything we ordered was excellent! We had the eggs Benedict, French dip and quiche. So good! Finished with the chocolate croissants, amazing!
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4.5
Awesome(309)
$$$$
• Mexican • Little Italy
Booked 6 times today
Happy hour oysters are such a vibe, especially with champagne!
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4.6
Exceptional(1115)
$$$$
• Grill • Downtown
Booked 7 times today
Had the tasting menu and it was great! Service was amazing. Only downside was the temperature in the restaurant. It was a 90+ degree day and they didn't have air conditioning.
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4.6
Exceptional(174)
$$$$
• American • Ocean Beach
Booked 26 times today
Fast service, good food and we loved the sunset shot!
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4.6
Exceptional(250)
$$$$
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 14 times today
The food was very good. The view and service was excellent. A great experience. Highly recommend.

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  • MarilynGold
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Amazing all around. Staff, food, ambiance. Will continue to return often!
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    Bali Hai Restaurant$$$$• Polynesian• Shelter Island / San Diego Bay
    •
    4.6
  • Gregory
    Bavaria •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Best lobster lasagna ever! Great service & beautiful restaurant!
    More info
    Allegro$$$$• Italian• Little Italy
    •
    4.1
  • Mark
    Houston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I chose Rustic Root for a small business dinner due to its menu and reviews and rooftop seating, which unfortunately was closed due to a private event. Despite the fact that we could not sit at our desired location what we got was just terrific - live music, amazing service from Brigette our server and great drinks. Everyone ordered something different at the table and thought their meal was exceptional. I had the fried chicken, which was probably the best fried chicken I’ve ever eaten. The cornbread and biscuits were shared by all and thoroughly enjoyed. This is a great place to get together with friends and listen to live music and just relax.
    More info
    Rustic Root - Gaslamp$$$$• Contemporary American• Downtown
    •
    4.2
  • Peter
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Most fun we have had at a dinner as long as we can remember. The service and food was a 10 out of 10.
    More info
    Javier's - La Jolla$$$$• Mexican• La Jolla
    •
    4.6
  • Rita
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The service was extraordinary. Dustin did a fantastic server. One of the best we’ve ever encountered in decades of fine dining.
    More info
    Lou & Mickey's$$$$• Steakhouse• Downtown
    •
    4.7
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