Brians’ was voted “Best Late Night Dining” by AOL CityGuide and nominated two years in a row for the San Diego Restaurant Association’s Gold Medallion Award for “Best Family Restaurant.” You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better restaurant than Brians’ for having an almost endless menu of great-tasting food.
It is a local favorite started… (read more)

This is not just another Italian restaurant. It’s a dining destination! You can even get a table in the kitchen with early reservations. Or if you are coming with a group of people, reserve the Godfather room. As for the decor, the walls are filled with photos of famous Italians and candid photos of daily… (read more)

The hottest night club and restaurant in the Gaslamp just got a lot hotter. It’s the new location of the famous Cafe Sevilla at 353 Fifth Ave. Their three floors of dining and live entertainment have it all including flamenco dancing and the liveliest nightclub in the Gaslamp Quarter. Plus, they have a sensational restaurant… (read more)

Dick’s Last Resort is a great place to unwind. It’s totally unpretentious and unsophisticated. And believe it or not, they actually serve your food in a bucket. Yet, it’s antics like these that have made this theme restaurant so successful. Bucket selections include tender and juicy pork ribs, red skin smashed taters and Dungeness crab.… (read more)

At Fred’s, you’ll not only get the best tasting Mexican cuisine, but it’s also a great place to have fun, fun, fun. Their dining room incorporates funny themes like the Boom Boom Room and Fred’s Chop Shop. The most popular drinks are the frosty margaritas with salt on the rim. Great tasting entrées are the… (read more)

Located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and K Street, Gaslamp Quarter . With 5,000 square feet of space, the Gaslamp Garage is San Diego’s biggest gift shop. As for souvenirs, if they don’t have it here, it probably doesn’t exist! You’ll also find all of the latest and greatest fashions from Quiksilver, Fox, Roxy,… (read more)

A Ghirardelli® Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop is the perfect destination to experience decadent chocolate & irresistible World Famous Hot Fudge Sundaes topped with freshly homemade hot fudge. While at a Ghirardelli Ice Cream Shop, you can also indulge in unforgettable fountain treats including shakes, floats, malts and other delectable fountain creations.
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Shop GNC for vitamins, supplements, minerals, herbs, sports nutrition, diet and energy, and health and beauty products. GNC sets the standard in the nutritional supplement industry by demanding truth in labeling, ingredient safety and product potency, all while remaining on the cutting-edge of nutritional science. As our company has grown over the years, so has… (read more)

Hooters is an American original. It’s delightfully tacky and totally unrefined. Hooters is world famous for their Hooters girls and delicious-tasting Buffalo-style chicken wings, which are served with mild, medium, hot and 911 sauces. Lots of customers are sports fans who come here to eat and watch their favorite sporting events on the numerous TVs.… (read more)

ShamROCK! March 17th brings the luckiest block party in the Gaslamp Quarter! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the ultimate outdoor party. With over 40,000 square foot Astroturf, they literally turn the streets green! Party includes live rock & roll and punk rock bands, super fun DJs, special entrance to clubs and bars, and of course,… (read more)

Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp -If you are in downtown San Diego on Fat Tuesday you are required to Party Mardi Gras ~ Gaslamp style. This Gaslamp Quarter-wide outdoor celebration includes two spectacular parades on Fifth Avenue and a fabulous block party featuring many great stages with fun musical acts. Enjoy tasty treats, cold beverages… (read more)

This is one of the most romantic restaurant in the Gaslamp district. It features an exotic decor, which is both relaxing and enjoyable. Seating is provided upstairs as well as on the main floor and on the sidewalk patio.
Surprisingly, the most romantic seating is on the second floor, which offers a panoramic view of… (read more)

The finest cuisine of India is beautifully presented in an upscale atmosphere with attentive servers, subdued lighting and a bubbling fountain. If you aren’t sure what to order, simply ask your server for assistance.

Discounted drinks and delicious appetizers make Nicky Rottens a perfect place for food and fun. They have also received rave reviews and an international rating from ZAGAT. Plus, the Gaslamp Association has bestowed upon them the prestigious Lamplighhter Award for Best Bar and Best American Restaurant for 2007 and 2008 and Best Sports Bar for… (read more)

This delightful restaurant at the top of Horton Plaza shopping center features outstanding regional Chinese cuisine, which is balanced in taste and texture.
The atmosphere is inviting and comfortable; the menu a treat. They serve all your favorites like sweet-and-sour pork, kung pao shrimp, tea-smoked duck and braised string beans. But don’t stop there.
The… (read more)

Break out of the ordinary. Rei do Gado Brazilian Steak House will give you something to talk about as well as something to rave about. Find yourself a cozy booth or comfortable table and get ready for a meal to remember. Since you don’t pay extra for the best table, ask for 101. It seats… (read more)

A delicious discovery is Royal Thai Cuisine. Even Thailand’s royal family has dined here. Also, this restaurant is a consistent winner of the Southern California Restaurant Writers Gold Merit Award for best Thai Restaurant, and in 2003 it received the Restaurateur of the Year award. The entrees are the delightful results of blending the flavors… (read more)

Karl Strauss is one of San Diego’s most well known microbreweries, with several locations in San Diego, including their premier beer garden in Sorrento Valley. A great place to enjoy a cold pint with friends or to have your own event. Well known for their great selection of food, unique pairings with their featured beers… (read more)

If you are ready to have fun, this is the place to eat. Sloppy Joey’s Pizza & Pasta Joint… (read more) is real popular. The atmosphere is energized with happy, enthusiastic servers with happy smiles, who are eager to please.
For the best seating ask to sit upstairs overlooking the balcony with a view of passerbys on

The Downtown location is located at the Embarcadero and also features the Top of the Market (619-234-4867) restaurant upstairs, for fine dining and a fabulous bay view. These restaurants with their classy nautical decor definitely are some of the finest seafood restaurants on the West Coast. Winner of the 2010 Gold Medallion Award by the … (read more)

What’s there not to like about The Marble Room? It’s unquestionably the best continental gourmet restaurant in San Diego’s downtown Gaslamp District. It boldly offers dinner entrees which can be appetizers or complete meals depending on your appetite. Thus, the menu elections simply offer an array of produce, meats, fish, sundries and pastries. So diners… (read more)

At The Melting Pot, fondue truly becomes a memorable four-course dining experience where patrons can dip into something different – and discover all the ingredients for a unique dining experience including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, fine wines and signature fondue dinners.
Open Mon.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 3… (read more)

The Mission was selected as one of the top 25 breakfast spots in the country by USA Today and Zagat… (read more) The Mission restaurant is where diners go to eat simple, healthy, great-tasting food they won’t feel guilty about. Breakfast is their specialty, so you won’t go wrong by ordering their blueberry cornmeal pancakes that are

Upscale, Asian-inspired cuisine paired with a trendy atmosphere makes this an enjoyable destination in the Gaslamp Quarter. Near PETCO Park, The Red Pearl Kitchen transports you to a world of spice, class and style. Executive Chef Chad Cranford artfully presents entrées that blend well with the tasteful decor. Highly recommended are the succulent Scottish Salmon… (read more)