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4.7
Exceptional(1994)
££££
• American • Mission Hills
Booked 119 times today
We had such an amazing experience at Starlite! My fiancé and I went to celebrate our 4-year anniversary, and everything was absolutely wonderful from start to finish! They even surprised us with complimentary glasses of champagne, which was such a sweet and thoughtful touch. Our waitress, Christina, was AMAZING! She was super friendly, attentive, and on top of everything throughout the night. She really made sure we had a great experience. And the food? SO delicious!! We honestly loved everything! The food, the service, and the atmosphere made our anniversary dinner even more special. We will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend Starlite, and a huge thank you to Christina for taking such great care of us! ❤️
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4.7
Exceptional(2082)
££££
• American • North Park
Booked 109 times today
Fantastic! I will be back soon. Everything we had was delicious. Motomami cocktail. Crab donut, fondue, ribs, guacamole, shrimp tacos and cake! Wonderful server. Thank you.
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4.6
Exceptional(7521)
££££
• American • Little Italy
Booked 90 times today
We were there for our 50th Anniversary. Our daughter recommended this restaurant to us. My wife and I had an outstanding experience at your restaurant. Our server was very attentive and efficient. He made our 50th memorable and exquisite. The food was outstanding with incredible flavor and presentation. Possible one of our most pleasurable dining experiences of our life. Thank you Herb and Wood.
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4.7
Exceptional(5341)
££££
• American • Little Italy
Booked 130 times today
We went specifically for happy hour and the $1 oysters were unbeatable!! So juicy and delicious and for a buck each, what more could you possibly ask for? This place might have ruined oysters anywhere else for me. The Venetian spritz was also so good. 12/10 would return!
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4.8
Exceptional(5531)
££££
• American • Downtown
Booked 71 times today
Amazing experience! Great food, service, and atmosphere!
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4.8
Exceptional(4848)
££££
• American • Hillcrest
Booked 103 times today
We didn’t have to wait at all with the reservation. The food was excellent and so was the service.
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4.6
Exceptional(331)
££££
• American • North Park
Booked 32 times today
Super cute, great food and service. Everything was great
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4.8
Exceptional(1492)
££££
• American • North Park
Booked 38 times today
I absolutely adore this restaurant! The menus are fantastic, and the chefs are truly talented. Our server, Sean, was exceptional—he knew so much about the dishes and provided wonderful hospitality. The food is simply exquisite; you have to experience the Heirloom tomato salad for yourself!
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4.9
Exceptional(338)
££££
• American • North Park
Booked 9 times today
As the Maid of Honor I thought LIPS-San Diego would be the perfect place to celebrate! Our bachelorette party attended the Saturday afternoon brunch AND IT WAS BOMB!!!!! Everyone was so much fun and nice! Our party order a mix of the food and everything was pretty good (especially while you’re enjoying the unlimited mimosas!) Shout out to Jordan for keeping them coming!!! Our waitress Naomi was tooooooo fun! Everyone interacted with the whole room. I can’t wait to make my way back alllll the way from LA!
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4.8
Exceptional(1787)
££££
• American • Little Italy
Booked 43 times today
Amazing meal. There were four of us and we did eight plates

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  • GabrielaGold
    San Diego •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Fantastic! I will be back soon. Everything we had was delicious. Motomami cocktail. Crab donut, fondue, ribs, guacamole, shrimp tacos and cake! Wonderful server. Thank you.
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    Quixote$$$$• Mexican• North Park
    •
    4.7
  • Leonor
    Baja California •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had such an amazing experience at Starlite! My fiancé and I went to celebrate our 4-year anniversary, and everything was absolutely wonderful from start to finish! They even surprised us with complimentary glasses of champagne, which was such a sweet and thoughtful touch. Our waitress, Christina, was AMAZING! She was super friendly, attentive, and on top of everything throughout the night. She really made sure we had a great experience. And the food? SO delicious!! We honestly loved everything! The food, the service, and the atmosphere made our anniversary dinner even more special. We will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend Starlite, and a huge thank you to Christina for taking such great care of us! ❤️
    More info
    Starlite$$$$• Steakhouse• Mission Hills
    •
    4.7
  • RobertGold
    Hawaii •26 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    My wife and I were visiting from Washington state and Great Maple was highly recommended to us by a couple of friends. Wow no disappointments, we went on a Saturday night and thought the worst about crowds and parking. Not true, we had ample parking and the crowds weren’t there early! The service and the food were wonderful the drinks were well mixed and everything and everyone exceeded our expectations. We had Vegan hash and prime rib with portobello mushrooms has an appetizer . We cannot wait to come back and try something different or maybe the same!
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    Great Maple San Diego$$$$• American• Hillcrest
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    4.8
  • Gil
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We were there for our 50th Anniversary. Our daughter recommended this restaurant to us. My wife and I had an outstanding experience at your restaurant. Our server was very attentive and efficient. He made our 50th memorable and exquisite. The food was outstanding with incredible flavor and presentation. Possible one of our most pleasurable dining experiences of our life. Thank you Herb and Wood.
    More info
    Herb & Wood$$$$• Californian• Little Italy
    •
    4.6
  • Courtney
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We went specifically for happy hour and the $1 oysters were unbeatable!! So juicy and delicious and for a buck each, what more could you possibly ask for? This place might have ruined oysters anywhere else for me. The Venetian spritz was also so good. 12/10 would return!
    More info
    Ironside Fish & Oyster$$$$• Seafood• Little Italy
    •
    4.7
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