The Best Steakhouse Restaurants in San Diego

San Diego, CA draws visitors and residents alike because of its year-round sunny weather, its always-comfortable temps, and its idyllic location on the Pacific Ocean. San Diego's coastal culture also makes it a great place for dining, since fresh local ingredients can be pulled from the sea and local farms night after night. One type of restaurant where San Diego restaurants shine is the steakhouse. There are countless steakhouses in this Southern California town that take advantage of excellent ingredients like fresh lobster, plump shrimp, and locally farmed meat—but at which steakhouses are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. We've pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. This list contains the best steakhouses in San Diego. Pick one for mouthwatering steak or seafood, and see why coastal dining is so special.

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15 Restaurants

Updated 21 November 2019

Restaurants:	Born & Raised, Cowboy Star, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse - San Diego…
Price Range:	$$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Steakhouse, Unspecified…
Neighborhoods:	Little Italy, Downtown / Gaslamp…

Born & Raised

$$$$

Steakhouse

Little Italy

4.6

4982 reviews

It's hard to decide what the real draw of Born & Raised San Diego is: the stunning interior or the delicious food. Whatever guests come for, they won't be disappointed. The restaurants' stunning decor with vaulted ceilings, art deco leather brown booths, crystal chandeliers, and an awe-inspiring bar and bottle display (we could go on), only serve to enhance the impressive menu, which contains a good smattering of classic, traditional steakhouse dishes. Order a ribeye, porterhouse, filet, or New York strip, and top it with some seared foie gras, truffles, or butter poached lobster and crab. Dining at Born and Raised is an experience: diners come here to indulge. For that reason, don't hold back when it's time for dessert: finish off the meal with carrot cake or custard tart. Born & Raised San Diego is a convenient walk from downtown, in Little Italy, so diners can take the opportunity to walk there (and walk off some of that decadence, post-meal).

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Cowboy Star

$$$$

Steakhouse

Downtown / Gaslamp

4.8

4028 reviews

Looking for steak in the Gaslamp Quarter? Head to Cowboy Star, an institution that is part butcher shop and part steakhouse—perhaps the best steakhouse in Sen Diego. Thanks to its status as a butchery, the meat at Cowboy Star is incredibly fresh, and its name suggests, the restaurant offers a Western twist on upscale dining, so expect a menu that is equal parts hearty and homestyle as it is haute cusine. Meat lovers will enjoy dishes like the Wagyu Skirt Steak, the Dry Aged Ribeye, or the Porterhouse for Two. Even non-meat eaters will be happy dining here, since the menu is vast and varied and has options like risotto, lamb chop, scallops, and halibut. Cowboy Star is fancy, with white table clothes and intimate booths for romantic conversation. But it's also wood paneled with an open kitchen and long bar for dining or drinking, so it's a good spot for visitors that want a mix of fun and fancy with their food.

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Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse - San Diego

$$$$

Unspecified

Downtown / Gaslamp

4.6

1983 reviews

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse is a standout steakout chain throughout the U.S. The San Diego location does not disappoint, offering diners incredibly lavish steakhouse meals with both unforgettable steaks AND sides that are worth the visit alone. Del Frisco's in San Diego shines because its menu is more varied than many classic steakhouses. Diners can order steaks and chops, but also tuns, lobster, chicken, and a whole host of salads and soups. Del Frisco's is at Lane Field in North Embarcadero, making it easily reachable from all of the city's most popular tourist-friendly neighborhoods.

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STK- San Diego

$$$$

Steakhouse

Downtown / Gaslamp

4.3

2622 reviews

Combine an upscale nightclub lounge atmosphere with an incredible steak menu and get STK: a San Deigo steakhouse in the Gaslamp Quarter that's a good spot for date night or fancy evening on the town. STK offers white leather booths for seating, and the restaurants features a DJ spinning tunes while guests dine. While the restaurant may sound like it's more about the vibe than it is about the food, the menu here does not disappoint. Diners at STK can enjoy a host of steaks, fish dishes, and several vegetarian options. No guest who dines at STK should skip the specialty of the house: parmesan truffle fries. Betcha can't have just one.

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Stake Chophouse & Bar

$$$$

Steakhouse

Coronado

4.8

1383 reviews

Located in Downtown Coronado is Stake: a steakhouse with a contemporary atmosphere and an reputation for serivng seafood that is as outstanding as the meat on its menu. Stake has a huge menut of filets, chops, and dry-aged steaks, as well as wood-fire roasted side dishes. However, diners hold that the star of the house is the seafood here. Visitors can choose form crudo, shellfish from a raw bar, seafood entrees, and more. Stake has a stellar wine list, so ask a waiter for a great pairing with a meal. The restaurant has won multiple Best of Awards of Excellence from Wine Spectator.

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Fleming's Steakhouse - San Diego

$$$$

Steak

Downtown / Gaslamp

4.8

1860 reviews

Another international steakhouse chain with an excellent location is Fleming's: a steakhouse celebrated for its stellar wine list and its upscale atmosphere. Patrons will want to dress up when they go to Fleming's, because the vibe here is fancy, festive, and formal. Fleming's has a traditional steakhouse menu, with appetizers, salads, sides, steaks, and a few other entrees to satisfy non-steak eaters. Fleming's also touts its wine list, which has a large number of local bottles and varietals. Fleming's is only steps from Petco Park in the Gaslamp District, so choose it as a dining destination when exploring the best of San Diego's downtown attractions.

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Red Tracton's

$$$$

Steakhouse

Del Mar

4.5

1506 reviews

Situated across from the famous Del Mar racetrack is Red Tracton's, a casual, San Diego classic that has a large menu of steak and seafood dishes, and also a piano bar that attracts a crowd of regulars. Red Tracton's is decked out in ventage decor, with bright red leather booths, white table cloths, hefty arm chairs, and classic black and white photos adorning the walls. Order the restaurant's famous prime rib, . Red Tracton's regularly wins local awards for being the best steakhouse, and it's a place for locals more than tourists, so visit for an authentic slice of SoCal life.

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Steakhouse

Downtown / Gaslamp

4.7

3387 reviews

Go back in time at Lou and Mickey's, an old-fashioned style steakhouse in the Gaslam Quarter that is designed to make guests feel like they've traveled back to the turn of the century. Lou and Mickey's menu features seafood, steaks, and complex cocktails. The waiters at the restaurant go with the old-fashioned theme as well, clad in bright red vests, black ties, and armed with a warm and convivial attitude, Lou and Mickey's has plenty for non-steak eaters, adn they even have a chicken and a pasta menu, so consider it for dining with pickier folks. Located in the heart of San Diego's most popular area for visitors, Lou and Mickey's promises both an unforgettable meal and an unforgettable restaurant experiece.

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Greystone Prime Steakhouse & Seafood

$$$$

Steakhouse

Downtown / Gaslamp

4.0

1983 reviews

Greystone Prime Steakhouse and Seafood stands out in San Diego not only because the quality of meat is so good there. It also stands out because they are non-traditional on purpose, eschewing the notion of the "classic steakhouse" meal and that old-fashioned, upscale atmopshere. Instead, Greystone, which is in the Gas Lamp Quarter, is light and airy inside, with a menu that features USDA Prime Beef, Kobe beef, and Wagyu beef. Head to Greystone Prime for a great meal that is also out of the ordinary, and don't skip a glass of wine while dining. The restaurant is regularly celebrated by Wine Spectator for its wine list, and it has won awards from the publication for more than 19 years in a row.

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333 Pacific - Steaks & Seafood

$$$$

Steakhouse

Oceanside

4.4

4848 reviews

It's hard to have a bad time at 333 Pacific in Oceanside, CA, because the restaurant is situated just alongside the world-famous Oceanside Pier, and it offers unparallel views of the Pacific Ocean. Ask to sit outside to revel in the San Diegan sunshine, or for a table with a view for some great scenery with fewer UV Rays. 333 Pacific has a selection of steaks and seafood, and the restaurant is also a popular brunch option for diners who want to start their weekend mornings off right—with a strong bloody Mary and a view of the sea. 333 Pacific is casual inside, so diners are welcome in board shorts or straight from the board room.

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