44 Best Contemporary American Restaurants In Santee

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1. Trust Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1492)

££££

• Contemporary American • North Park

Booked 23 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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2. Kettner Exchange

4.8

Exceptional(1787)

££££

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 42 times today

Amazing meal. There were four of us and we did eight plates

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3. Great Maple San Diego

4.8

Exceptional(4848)

££££

• Contemporary American • Hillcrest

Booked 70 times today

Ok. We are two blocks away so have dinner here at least once a month. Lately been bringing our pup with us so sit on the patio. Dave the host is the best. And their staff are all great and fun. Always make sure we are taken care of. Food always amazing and some really great cocktails. The brunch is what they are known for, but the weekend dinners are like a hidden secret of greatness. Can't say enough good things about one of our favorite spots.

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4. Rustic Root - Gaslamp

4.2

Awesome(1690)

££££

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 26 times today

Food and service were AMAZING!! Our waitress was super sweet and friendly. Presentation was immaculate. Definitely not a place I can afford to go too often, but it’s worth the splurge once in a while. Can’t wait to go back.

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5. Fort Oak

4.8

Exceptional(713)

££££

• Contemporary American • Mission Hills

Booked 70 times today

Not one to leave reviews but I had a great experience at Fort Oak. Went there to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Due to booking on the later side we were seated at the chef’s table which was a new experience. Cocktails, food and service were all great! NY strip was cooked to perfection!

6. The Remy

4.6

Exceptional(257)

££££

• Contemporary American • Old Town

Booked 39 times today

Very pleasant dining experience. Service was good. Food was delicious. Will return!

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7. Cowboy Star

4.8

Exceptional(5531)

££££

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 73 times today

Amazing experience! Great food, service, and atmosphere!

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8. The Smoking Goat Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2894)

££££

• Contemporary American • North Park

Booked 11 times today

Awesome food! We ordered the mussels, escargot, Pear salad, steak fritte, scallop w/ risotto, jidori chicken and pork chops. Every dish was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection! So delicious! This was our 2nd visit and everything was just as delish as our first visit! We will definitely be back!

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9. South of Nick's - Del Mar

4.7

Exceptional(1174)

££££

• Contemporary American • Del Mar

Booked 62 times today

We were seated immediately and our Server arrived shortly thereafter. SHe was personable & friendly & did a great job. The food was great, as always.

10. Grant Grill

4.8

Exceptional(1814)

££££

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 13 times today

Perfect spot for pre-theater meal. Excellent service, delicious food & fun cocktails with just a short walk to the Civiv Theater.

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44 restaurants available nearby

1. Trust Restaurant

2. Kettner Exchange

3. Great Maple San Diego

4. Rustic Root - Gaslamp

5. Fort Oak

6. The Remy

7. Cowboy Star

8. The Smoking Goat Restaurant

9. South of Nick's - Del Mar

10. Grant Grill

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