RESTAURANTS:
Note:
- The Gaslamp Quarter extends 8 blocks from Broadway to E. Harbor Drive, between Fourth Street & Sixth Street (for the most part). To see/print a map click here
- Horton Plaza is directly across the street from THE US GRANT
**Locals' Favorites *Recommended by US GRANT staff
THE US GRANT Hotel (326 Broadway at Fourth St.)
*The Grant Grill - California Native Regional Cuisine, a fusion of local seasonally grown and market fresh produce, and grilled specialties complemented by regional wineries and local breweries. This multi-award winning restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, crafted by renowned chef Andreas Neito. Located in the Lobby Level.
Near the Hotel (between Broadway & Market St. - 4 blocks)
**Croce's - restaurant & jazz bar, American cuisine, featuring fresh fish, prime meats, pasta, salads and house-made desserts ... open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining daily, $35-$45
802 Fifth Avenue (Gaslamp Quarter rated $$$+)
619-233-4355
http://www.croces.com/index.html
**Bella Luna - Northern Italian cuisine, some southern items, $45-$55 average
748 Fifth Avenue (Gaslamp Quarter rated $$)
619-239-3222
http://www.bellalunasandiego.com
**Napa Valley Grille - California style, beef, chicken, pastas, salads, etc. $45-$50
Horton Plaza, top level
619-238-5440
http://www.napavalleygrille.com/san_diego.php
*Panda Inn - Good Chinese featuring Szechuan, Mandarin, $35-$40
Horton Plaza, top level
619-233-7800
http://www.pandainn.com
*Samba Grill - Brazilian steakhouse
Horton Plaza
619-236-1000
*Los Panchos de Charly Mexican Grill & Cantina - good, typical menu, liquor license, good margaritas, very friendly, $15-$25
431 E Street (Gaslamp Quarter rated $$)
619-237-1320
http://www.lospanchosdecharly.com
*Greystone Steakhouse - prime beef on 65% of menu, also seafood, chicken, etc. (all a la carte) $45-$55
658 Fifth Avenue (Gaslamp Quarter rated $$$$$)
619-232-0225
http://www.greystonethesteakhouse.com
*Salvatores's - some southern, some northern Italian items, very good, $45-$55 average
750 Front Street
619-544-1865
http://www.salvatoresdowntown.com
*Bandar - Persian (Middle Eastern) very highly recommended, $40-$50 average
825 Fourth Avenue (Gaslamp Quarter rated $$)
619-238-0101
http://www.bandarrestaurant.com
*RA - sushi/bar/restaurant, serving lunch (can be noisy), $30-$35 average
474 Broadway (Gaslamp Quarter)
619-321-0021
http://www.rasushi.com
*Monsoon - excellent Indian cuisine, lots of good comments from guests, $45
729 Fourth Avenue (Gaslamp Quarter)
619-234-5555
http://www.monsoonrestaurant.com
*Osetra - seafood restaurant, upscale, good food/service, $45-$55 average
904 Fifth Avenue (Gaslamp Quarter rated $$$$+)
619-239-1800
http://www.osetrafishhouse.com
*Dakota Grill - classical American cuisine, beef, chicken, seafood, pizzas, pasta, $45-$50
901 Fifth Avenue (Gaslamp Quarter rated $$$)
619-234-5554
http://www.cohnrestaurants.com/cohn/cohnrestaurants/dakota.php
*de'Medici - Italian cuisine, excellent food and service, friendly atmosphere, $45-$50 average
815 Fifth Avenue (Gaslamp Quarter rated $$$)
619-702-7228
http://www.demedici.signonsandiego.com/1.html
*Sammy's Woodfired Pizza - pizzas, pastas, salads, great desserts, easy walking distance, $25 average
770 Fourth Avenue (Gaslamp Quarter rated $$)
619-230-8888
http://www.sammyspizza.com
*Hard Rock Café - rock & roll artifacts, less expensive menu, $25-$35 average
801 Fourth Avenue (Gaslamp Quarter rated $$)
619-615-7625
*TGIFridays - chain restaurant, American fare, $25-$35 average
743 Fifth Avenue (Gaslamp Quarter rated $)
619-234-4393
Horton Plaza - The Food Court
Ben & Jerry's
Boloco
Boston & Maine Fish Co.
Cinnabon
Formaggio Pasta, Pizza and Salads
Great Gyros
Great Khans Mongolian Festival
Hot Dog On A Stick
La Salsa
McDonald's
Panda Express
Royal India Express
Sarku Japan
Steak Escape
Super Fries
Ten Pound Buns
Wetzel's Pretzels
Wonder Sushi
A little longer walk (between Market Street & East Harbor Drive - an additional 4 blocks)
*Lou and Mickey's - prime beef & fresh seafood; nice ambiance, good service (all a la carte) $45-$55
224 Fifth Avenue (Gaslamp Quarter rated $$$$)
619-237-4900
http://www.louandmickeys.com
*Blue Point Coastal Cuisine - excellent seafood menu, nice atmosphere, entrée prices $45-$50 average
565 Fifth Avenue (Gaslamp Quarter rated $$$)
619-233-6623
http://www.cohnrestaurants.com/cohn/cohnrestaurants/bluepoint.php
*The Oceanaire Seafood Room - very good seafood, nautical décor, (all a la carte) $50-$60 average
400 J Street (Gaslamp Quarter rated $$$$$)
619-858-2277
http://www.theoceanaire.com
*Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - prime beef, some seafood, chicken, etc. good wines, (all a la carte) $45-$55
380 K Street (Gaslamp Quarter rated $$$$$)
619-237-1155
http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com
*Rama - one of San Diego's best Thai restaurants, excellent, $45-$50
327 Fourth Avenue (Gaslamp Quarter rated $$)
619-501-8424
http://www.ramarestaurant.com/home.htm
*Candelas - features regional Mexican cuisine, wonderful food and ambiance, highly recommended, $45-$55
416 Third Avenue
619-702-4455
*Chive - Asian fusion, very modern, eclectic, upscale, $45-$55
558 Fourth Avenue (Gaslamp Quarter rated $$$)
619-232-4483
http://www.sdurbankitchen.com/chive.html
*Athens Market - good Greek cuisine, closed Sundays, $45-$50 average
109 F Street
619-234-1955
*Taka - excellent Sushi with some additional Japanese food items, $45-$50
555 Fifth Avenue (Gaslamp Quarter rated $$)
619-338-0555
http://www.takasushi.com
For a full listing of the many, many more restaurants, both near and a little longer walk, in the Gaslamp Quarter click here
A trolley/bus/cab ride away
**Region - farm fresh cuisine, overriding philosophy at Region is all about enjoying food in its original, pure and delicious simplicity.
3671 Fifth Avenue (a few blocks north of Balboa Park)
619-299-6499
http://www.regionrestaurant.com/
**The Prado - Latin and Italian fusion featuring a menu created with the freshest ingredients of the Southern California region
1549 El Prado (in the heart of Balboa Park)
619-557-9441
http://cohnrestaurants.com/cohn/pradobalboa/index.html
*Top of the Market - Bayfront view of San Diego Harbor, all seafood menu, $45-$50 average
750 North Harbor Drive
619-234-4867
http://www.thefishmarket.com
*Buon Appetito - Little Italy special, good food and ambiance, 10 minute drive, $45-$55
1609 India Street
619-238-9880
*Mexican/American restaurants are almost all located in the Old Town State Park, about a 10 minute drive from THE US GRANT
*With thanks to Judy Duarte and her helpers, THE US GRANT, the Horton Plaza, and the Gaslamp Quarter Association
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