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Best restaurants in Gaslamp / Downtown, San Diego

restaurants within 1.5 miles of Gaslamp / Downtown clear 4.5 stars and 300+ reviews.

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  1. VW

    Vinarius Wine Bar & Restaurant

    $ · Italian · 0.8 mi
    1–2★i
    0.6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.9
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    643
    0.9× median
  2. RT

    Roxy’s Tacos

    $ · Mexican · 0.4 mi
    1–2★i
    2.9%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,044
    1.4× median
  3. FC

    Freddy’s Chophouse

    $ · Restaurant · 0.1 mi
    1–2★i
    1.7%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.8
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,018
    1.4× median
  4. TB

    The Balboa

    $ · Bar & grill · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    2.8%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,322
    1.8× median
  5. TE

    Tacos El Franc – Gaslamp Quarter

    Taco · 0.0 mi
    1–2★i
    3.9%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    751
    1× median
  6. JA

    Juniper and Ivy

    $ · New American · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    4.8%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,734
    3.7× median
  7. TT

    The Taco Stand

    $ · Restaurant · 0.5 mi
    1–2★i
    5.7%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,614
    3.6× median
  8. MA

    Mister A's

    $$ · American · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    5.3%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,401
    3.3× median
  9. CU

    CUCINA urbana

    $ · Italian · 1.4 mi
    1–2★i
    3.4%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,021
    2.8× median
  10. TL

    The Lion's Share

    $ · Eclectic · 0.5 mi
    1–2★i
    4.4%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,800
    2.5× median
  11. Hidden gem
    G

    Garibaldi

    $ · Cocktail bar · 0.8 mi
    1–2★i
    4.4%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    434
    0.6× median
  12. Hidden gem
    HC

    Hidden Craft SD

    $ · Beer hall · 0.6 mi
    1–2★i
    2.6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    431
    0.6× median
  13. AS

    Azuki Sushi Lounge

    $ · Asian · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    5%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,566
    2.1× median
  14. Hidden gem
    TB

    Tapas & Beers | French and Spanish Restaurant

    $$ · French · 0.3 mi
    1–2★i
    3.6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    391
    0.5× median
  15. PP

    Portside Pier

    $ · Food court · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    2.4%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,313
    1.8× median
  16. CS

    Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop

    $$ · Steak house · 0.2 mi
    1–2★i
    6.1%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,062
    1.4× median
  17. Hidden gem
    NS

    NOIR Sushi and Sake Fusion Lounge

    $ · Restaurant · 0.3 mi
    1–2★i
    4.9%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.7
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    347
    0.5× median
  18. A

    Animae

    $$ · Asian · 0.7 mi
    1–2★i
    5.3%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,021
    1.4× median
  19. AS

    AKA San Diego

    $ · Cocktail bar · 0.1 mi
    1–2★i
    7.6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    964
    1.3× median
  20. O

    Operacaffe

    $ · Italian · 0.2 mi
    1–2★i
    4.8%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    848
    1.2× median
  21. AM

    Athens Market Taverna

    $ · Greek · 0.3 mi
    1–2★i
    4.6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.6
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    305
    0.4× median
  22. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    LP

    La Puerta

    $ · Mexican · 0.1 mi
    1–2★i
    4.4%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    5,274
    7.2× median
  23. May Be Incentivizing Reviews
    ML

    Mona Lisa Italian Foods

    $ · Italian · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    5.2%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    5,070
    6.9× median
  24. BA

    Buon Appetito Restaurant

    $ · Italian · 0.9 mi
    1–2★i
    6.5%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    3,277
    4.5× median
  25. WG

    Water Grill San Diego

    $ · Seafood · 0.1 mi
    1–2★i
    6.5%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,796
    3.8× median
  26. HW

    Herb & Wood

    $ · Mediterranean · 1.3 mi
    1–2★i
    5.9%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,551
    3.5× median
  27. LP

    Landini's Pizzeria

    $ · Pizza · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    6.9%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    2,069
    2.8× median
  28. CC

    Craft & Commerce

    $ · American · 0.9 mi
    1–2★i
    5.7%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,893
    2.6× median
  29. TM

    The Mission/ East Village

    $$ · Breakfast · 0.4 mi
    1–2★i
    4.3%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,587
    2.2× median
  30. TW

    The Whiskey House

    $ · Breakfast · 0.2 mi
    1–2★i
    6.4%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,472
    2× median
  31. KB

    Knotty Barrel

    $ · Gastropub · 0.2 mi
    1–2★i
    4.9%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,198
    1.6× median
  32. AC

    Antojitos Colombianos Restaurant

    $ · Colombian · 0.9 mi
    1–2★i
    7.5%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,103
    1.5× median
  33. LR

    Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

    $ · Mexican · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    6.3%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    1,031
    1.4× median
  34. N

    Neighborhood

    $ · Gastropub · 0.2 mi
    1–2★i
    4.9%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    892
    1.2× median
  35. TR

    Taka Restaurant

    $$ · Japanese · 0.0 mi
    1–2★i
    5.7%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    750
    1× median
  36. MC

    Maggie's Café

    $ · Breakfast · 1.2 mi
    1–2★i
    5.2%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    535
    0.7× median
  37. ZG

    Zytoun Gourmet Mediterranean

    $ · Mediterranean · 0.7 mi
    1–2★i
    9.6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    519
    0.7× median
  38. SJ

    Smokin J's BBQ & Taphouse

    $ · Barbecue · 0.2 mi
    1–2★i
    8.7%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    504
    0.7× median
  39. DB

    Dobson's Bar & Restaurant

    $$$ · Californian · 0.4 mi
    1–2★i
    5.6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    498
    0.7× median
  40. ST

    Señor Taquero

    $ · Mexican · 0.3 mi
    1–2★i
    6.6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    497
    0.7× median
  41. T

    TopSail

    $ · Restaurant · 1.0 mi
    1–2★i
    7.6%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    432
    0.6× median
  42. PB

    Pho Bo

    $ · Vietnamese · 1.1 mi
    1–2★i
    8.4%
    usual 8%
    Rating
    4.5
    4.04.55.0
    Reviews
    430
    0.6× median

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