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Born & Raised, San Diego, CA

Born & Raised

4.6
4.6
4999 reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
The American steakhouse is an iconic restaurant institution. We’d wanted to tell that story for years, but waited until we had the skill, talent and ability to execute it properly, and the right space to be our canvas, an important corner in Little Italy, a neighborhood where we have deep roots. We brought an almost academic appreciation for steakhouse history and tradition to Born & Raised, while trying to stay relevant and authentic to ourselves and our city. Our dry-aged beef pays tribute to earlier, earthier, pre-government grading practices and is the centerpiece of a meal best savored at a slow pace. A timeless celebration of everything that makes restaurants so special. - Consortium Holdings. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.

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2 people

22:00


Booked 132 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Elegant Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Contemporary French / American, Seafood

  • Hours of Operation

    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (619) 202-4577

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Chef Charleen Sandoval

  • Private party facilities

    For parties larger than 8 please e-mail the restaurant directly at frontdesk@bornandraisedsteak.com

  • Area

    Little Italy

  • Cross Street

    Fir Street

  • Parking Details

    Street parking is offered but not always available. There is a public valet service available across the street from our main entrance provided by the Little Italy Association. Please look for the red umbrellas.

  • Additional

    Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 4,999 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

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  1. MaritesM

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a beautiful dinner outside on a beautiful day. Thankfully they had availability on the roof top. Service was amazing from beginning to end. Had the espresso martini and it was so good. Food was great. Had table side Caesar salad, Uni Spaghetti, Dirty Potatoes and Bone in New York steak. Will definitely be back!
  2. Avlegend

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing staff and delicious food. Caviar was like butter and the drinks were perfectly balanced.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I celebrated my birthday there yesterday and it was definitely a good experience. Our hostess and server were friendly. The food was satisfying. There also and upstairs bar that was nice as well. 10/10.
  4. JuliaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went on a date with my bf and it was lovely!! No special occasion but it was such a nice night. Made a reservation beforehand and was seated immediately, on a Sunday night. We really wanted to take our time so we ordered one thing at a time. Got 3 drinks each, 2 appetizers which was the bread and table side Caesar salad (so yummy!) and 3 sides - steak tartar, mac n cheese and dirty hash browns. Our main meal was the steak sampler and I was worried it wasn’t going to be enough to share but it was the perfect amount! We spent a total of 3 1/2 hours there and the waiters were so nice, helpful and patient. We enjoyed taking our time with the drinks and food. We ended the night with a coffee and carrot cake to go. Absolutely would go again for a long fancy dinner night
  5. Bree

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Restaurant was nice and clean, service was excellent, but the food was overpriced and was mediocre for how much you are paying. Seating arrangements were odd considering tables were too close together and it becomes awkward trying to have a romantic dinner.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    You need to improve the cocktails preparation and cesars salad flavor. Not all the food arrived at the right moment
  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! Friendly service and incredible food! Definitely a must when visiting Little Italy!
  8. SergioF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Probably one of the best dining experiences we've had in San Diego. Our waitress, Megan, was very friendly, informative and attentive. Everything we had was delicious; from the meatball appetizer to the steak platter, grilled/sauteed mushrooms and dirty hash browns. Everything was perfect. Great bourbon selection too.
  9. Lupo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience once again. They even had a nice note for our anniversary. Class act and the food was a 10!
  10. MichaelR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best steak I've ever had. Not to many appetizers but well worth the price.
  11. Jackie

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Food was okay . It is very expensive , for a steak place I thought the steak would be better. The side dishes were simple and s expensive as a regular meal. The atmosphere was okay outdoor seating could be better by turning on the heaters they have .
  12. Mlynnc

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the decor was lovely.
  13. Disappointing

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 30 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fabulous experience. Our waiter , Mattie, was phenomenal- service was unparalleled
  14. OpenTable Diner

    London

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 30 May 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our dining experience at Born & Raised was truly enjoyable. The attentive service provided by our waiter, coupled with their charming personality, enhanced the overall ambiance of the evening. The venue itself is beautiful with a rooftop perfect for hotter days. The dry-aged porterhouse steak in particular, was a culinary masterpiece, prepared to absolute perfection. While there was a slight inconvenience of intermittent waits between courses, it did not significantly overshadow the overall experience. Will definitely visit again next trip to SD!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service here is top notch. I took my girlfriend here for her birthday and the staff went above and beyond accommodating us. Design and interior is amazing food and drinks are spectacular. Thank you everyone at born & raised for a memorable night.
  16. LeeA

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 29 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Place, loved it, so beautiful inside, and SUPER Classy! and the food is delish.
  17. GlendaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant I’ve been to. I lived in Spain for years and did not think I could find amazing jamon iberico but this place killed it. Amazing service!
  18. ScottB

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 May 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience1
    most uncomfortable seating I have ever experienced. Food was weak and way overpriced.
  19. Nikki

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 May 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    The Food and service was not great for the price. We did not get any refills on our drinks except water.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 May 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    The food took forever, 3 hour + dinner. Food quality was good, not spectacular for the price. The chairs were so uncomfortable upstairs! The bathrooms were horrific. Better high end choices in San Diego.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 May 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    My steak was undercooked. The waiter was overwhelmed and not attentive. The upstairs bar was super backed up. The charcuterie board was nothing special and not worth the price. The only redeeming part of this dining experience was the drinks. I most likely will only come back here for the drinks
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 May 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    I brought my friends here who were visiting. I talked up how fun the table side martinis were, which we all ordered and we’re told that they weren’t doing them tonight. Such a disappointment. The food was great but twice was delivered to the wrong table before making its way to us. It’s possible there was new staff getting the hang of things or they were short handed. Not the experience I was expecting.
  23. ESOR

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent! Great service and best espresso martinis
  24. rodolfo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a very nice time with my son. Drinks could have come out a bit quicker.
  25. GabrielT

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 25 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was such a wonderful experience, we were celebrating our anniversary. This place is Awesomely Awesome!
  26. NikaleP

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 25 May 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Celebrated my husband's birthday there. Drinks are good including mocktails for the kids. Get the "spicy" one. Tableside Caesar salad was delicious as was the bread. The charcuterie platter was tasty but could use a little more meat selection. Mac and cheese was good not great. Puree potatoes were yummy. Now the meat. Filet was nice with the Beaujolais sauce, the Japanese wagyu melted in my mouth. The trouble came with the T-Bone, there was too much gristle and hard to cut. They were very kind about it and gave him a different piece of meat and a slice of carrot cake for his birthday. It's a loud atmosphere and the lighting downstairs makes it hard to see without using your cellphone light.
  27. ChristopherE

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 May 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    First time here and we will be back again. I took my son for his birthday and we had the steak sampler platter. I highly recommend the shrimp cocktail as well and the fresh bread was delicious. We enjoyed the Japanese Wagyu so much that we ordered an addition 4 ounces. The food was delicious and the service was excellent, but it was very noisy and chaotic which is why I gave it an overall 4 instead of 5.
  28. MelissaA

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! The service was quick and friendly. I would come back here again.
  29. CristinaP

    Anchorage

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Me usto mucho la comida, el ambiente, el servicio. Un poco elevado el precio, los platillos muy bien preparados y suficientes.
  30. Charlie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great location for a special date or birthday. If you give them a small heads up of the occasion, they will go the extra mile to really make it a special night. Either way, the service is phenomenal and the food is fantastic. All of the staff/service was incredibly kind and welcoming, and their extensive knowledge about food, drinks, etc. was a breath of fresh air. Super great restaurant and I can't wait to go back.
  31. Jenn

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    LOVED our server, the attention we got for our anniversary dinner was amazing.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 May 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Had a great dining experience! Mattie was excellent and tended to all of our needs. Definitely recommend
  33. ZachS

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 May 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Shrimp cocktail, uni spaghetti and wagyu sampler all fantastic.
  34. AmandaC

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner here is a must! We were celebrating our engagment and they were super accommodating and even threw in a round of bubbly to celebrate :) Food and ambience were amazing!!
  35. Chloe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome art nouveau ambience overlooking the city, great food and fun and friendly staff
  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 21 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second time visiting Born and Raised. We came to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary. From the moment we got there, everyone was extremely friendly and very hospitable. We were gifted with some complimentary glasses of champagne and given a card to congratulate us on our anniversary. The food was amazing and our drinks were too. Needless to say we will definitely be back for our next anniversary and any other special occasion we might have.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 20 May 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice restaurant in a very nice location. Warm ambiance, good service, very good food.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Place is very special! Great service great drinks Travis took good care of us!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in San Diego! I would recommend highly to anyone checking out Little Italy
  40. RenaC

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Born and Raised was absolutely incredible. We’d like to point out that our server Reed was the best server we have ever had - period. What a great experience. Thank you!

FAQs

Born & Raised is rated 4.6 stars by 4999 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

22:00


Booked 132 times today
Google Map for Born & Raised

1909 India St, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Fir Street

  • Area

    Little Italy

  • Hours of Operation

    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Contemporary French / American, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Elegant Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Street parking is offered but not always available. There is a public valet service available across the street from our main entrance provided by the Little Italy Association. Please look for the red umbrellas.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Chef Charleen Sandoval

  • Additional

    Patio/Outdoor Dining

  • Phone number

    (619) 202-4577

  • Private party facilities

    For parties larger than 8 please e-mail the restaurant directly at frontdesk@bornandraisedsteak.com

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