Many of San Diego’s restaurants, and bars have space available for private parties and events. Picking a favorite restaurant or bar assures great food for an event.
Aladdin Restaurant
619-574-1111
3900 Vermont Street, San Diego
Aladdin Restaurant serves Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine. The restaurant’s dining room and patio are available for banquets and other events.
Alexanders North Park
619-281-2539
3391 30th St, San Diego
Alexanders North Park is a swank Italian restaurant decorated in white. The restaurant has a banquet room and a patio available for groups and events.
Andiamo! Ristorante Italiano
858-277-3501
5960 Santo Rd, San Diego
Andiamo! Ristorante Italiano is a restaurant serving Northern Italian fare. The restaurant has banquet space available for events.
Andre’s
619-275-4114
1235 Morena Blvd, San Diego
Andre’s is a restaurant serving Cuban and Puerto Rican food. The restaurant has 2,900 square feet of banquet space and can accommodate events with up to 125 people.
Anthology
619-595-0300
1337 India St, San Diego
Anthology is a restaurant and live music venue located in the little Italy neighborhood of downtown San Diego. The restaurant accommodates events with up to 150 people. A private dining room is available that seats up to 24 people.
Athena Cafe
858-274-1140
1846 Garnet Avenue, San Diego
Cafe Athena is a Greek restaurant located in the Costa Verde Center. The restaurant is available for banquets and private parties.
Arterra
858-369-6032
11966 El Camino Real, San Diego
Arterra is a restaurant located in the Marriott Del Mar. The restaurant has attractive indoor dining space and an outdoor lounge with private cabanas and oversized lounge chairs. Multiple locations are available at the restaurant for private parties and events.
Asti Ristorante
619-232-8844
728 Fifth Avenue, San Diego
Asti Ristorante is a fine Italian restaurant located in San Diego’s Gaslamp District. The restaurant’s dining room and outdoor patio are available for private parties and events.
Athens Market Taverna
619-234-1955
109 W. F Street, San Diego
Athens Market Taverna is located in the bottom floor of the Senator hotel The restaurant has three rooms available for private parties and events. The John Pappas Room features Greek columns and decorations and accommodates up to 80 people. Mary’s on First features Mediterranean décor and accommodates up to 50 people. The Bar Room seats up to 30 people and accommodates an additional 40 people in the bar.
Azuki Sushi Lounge
619-238-4760
2321 5th Ave, San Diego
Azuki Sushi Lounge is a sushi restaurant offering daily specials that use the best seasonally available ingredients. The back patio seats private events with up to 40 people. The entire restaurant can be reserved for weekend events with up to 70 people.
Bali Hai Restaurant
619-222-1181
2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego
Bali Hai Restaurant is located on San Diego’s Shelter Island. The restaurant has banquet rooms and outdoor spaces available for events. The South Pacific room is a circular room with a bar and dance floor. The room accommodates up to 200 people and has an outdoor patio that can accommodate additional gifts. The Bayside Patio can accommodate up to 200 guests and is used for wedding ceremonies and cocktail parties. The Tiki Room is an intimate private room that accommodates up to 30 people. The Hawaiian Village is an outdoor pavilion with a bar.
Bandar Restaurant
619-238-0101
845 4th Avenue, San Diego
Bandar Restaurant serves Persian cuisine in downtown San Diego within walking distance of the convention center. The restaurant has three private dining areas available for meetings and events.
Bertrand at Mister A’s
619-239-1377
2550 5th Ave, San Diego
Bertrand at Mister A’s is a restaurant located in a 12th floor penthouse serving modern American food with Mediterranean and French influences. The entire restaurant can accommodate standing events with up to 350 people or seated meals with up to 300 people. The 924 square feet Park Banquet Area accommodates up to 75 people. The 462 square feet Rotunda seats up to 30 guests. The 273 square feet Boardroom seats 18 guests. The Patio accommodates 200+ people.
Bo-Beau Kitchen + Bar
619-224-2884
4996 W. Point Loma Blvd, San Diego
Bo-Beau Kitchen + Bar is a French Bistro located in San Diego’s Ocean Beach. The restaurant is available for private parties and events.
Broken Yolk Café
619-338-9655
355 6th Ave, San Diego
Broken Yolk Café is located in the downtown Gaslamp Quarter area of San Diego. The restaurant has a banquet room with a flat screen television, a podium, and a projector. The banquet room accommodates seated events with up to 80 people.
Bully’s East Restaurant
619-291-2665
2401 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego
Bully’s East Restaurant serves prime rib, steaks, and seafood. The restaurant has two spaces available for private parties and events. The Patio seats up to 40 people. The Sports Lounge seats up to 30 people.
The Butcher Shop Steakhouse
858-565-2272
5255 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego
The Butcher Shop Steakhouse is a Chicago Style steakhouse. The restaurant is available for private parties and events with up to 200 guests.
Cafe Coyote
619-291-4695
2461 San Diego Ave, San Diego
Café Coyote is a Mexican restaurant located in Old Town San Diego. The restaurant’s Puerto Vallarta Room and Balcony accommodates events with up to 170 guests. The room has a heated patio, a full bar, and a demonstration kitchen.
Cafe Sevilla
619-233-5979
353 5th Ave, San Diego
Cafe Sevilla is located in the Gaslamp district of San Diego. The entire restaurant is available for private parties and events with up to 400 people. Smaller events can use the Private Room, which accommodates up to 140 people, or the Tapas Bar, which accommodates receptions with up to 20 people. .
The Lazy Hippo
619-702-4455
416 3rd Ave, San Diego
The Lazy Hippo is a new concept in breakfast and lunch with exotic, modern and traditional dishes. Located in the historic Gaslamp District, we are your one-stop location for all your favorite breakfast dishes.
Casa Guadalajara
619-295-5231
4105 Taylor St, San Diego
Casa Guadalajara is located in Old Town San Diego. The restaurant has colorful décor in its main dining room and garden room. The outdoor courtyard features fountains with colorful tile mosaics. The restaurant is available for private parties and events.
Werewolf American Pub
619-234-0094
627 4th Ave, San Diego
The Werewolf is a hopping hangout featuring American bar fare, plus creative cocktails, karaoke & brunch.
Chuck E. Cheese
619-523-4385
3146 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego
858-578-5860
9840 Hibert St., San Diego
Chuck E Cheese’s is a fun place to hold parties for kids with pizza, an arcade, and entertainment. Parties can be reserved in advance or drop ins are also welcome. Chuck E. Cheese’s is also a good place for youth groups, sports teams, and other organizations to hold a celebration.
Corvette Diner
619-542-1476
2965 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego
Corvette Diner is a 50’s style diner complete with waitresses in poodle skirts. The diner’s Galaxy Grill Room and Corvette Clubhouse each accommodate private events with up to 50 guests. The Main Dining Room accommodates groups with up to 50 guests for non-private events.
Costa Brava
858-273-1218
1653 Garnet Ave, San Diego
Costa Brava is a Spanish restaurant and market located on Pacific Beach. The restaurant features live music performances and is available for private parties and events.
Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop
619-450-5880
640 10th Ave, San Diego
Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop is located in San Diego’s East Village. The restaurant has a private dining room for events with up to 18 people.
Cozymels Mexican Grill
858-658-0480
4303 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego
Cozymel’s Mexican Grill is located in San Diego’s La Jolla village. The restaurant has private dining rooms and a patio available for events.
Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar
619-232-2891
802 5th Ave, San Diego
Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar is located in downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. The restaurant has private and semi private spaces available for banquets and events. Local bands are available to book for entertainment.
Currant
619-702-6309
140 W Broadway, San Diego
Currant is an American restaurant located in the lobby level of downtown’s historic Sofia Hotel. The restaurant is available for private parties and events.
Dave & Buster’s
619-280-7115
2931 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego
Dave & Buster’s is a restaurant with a billiards and shuffleboard. The restaurant has a showroom, a party room, a billiards room, and a pool room available for parties and events.
De Medici Cucina Italiana
619-702-7228
815 5th Avenue, San Diego
De Medici Cucina Italiana is an Italian restaurant located in downtown San Diego. The restaurant is available for private parties and events with up to 125 people. The heated patio seats an additional 28 guests.
Dobson’s Bar and Restaurant
619-231-6771 x 101
956 Broadway Cir, San Diego
Dobson’s Bar and Restaurant is an American Restaurant located in Downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. The restaurant is available for private and semi private events with up to 65 people.
Edgewater Grill
619-232-7581
861 W Harbor Dr, San Diego
Edgewater Grill is located on the bay in San Diego’s Seaport Village. The restaurant’s dining room accommodates events with up to 150 people. The Bay View Room accommodates up to 70 people.
Fifty Seven Degrees
619-234-5757
1330 G St, San Diego
Fifty Seven Degrees is a 16,500 square feet wine store and bar located in San Diego’s Mission Hills. The facility is available for private parties and events with up to 500 people.
The Field Irish Pub and Restaurant
619-232-9840
544 5th Ave, San Diego
The Field Irish Pub and Restaurant is located in downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. The pub is available for private parties and events.
The Fish Market Seafood Restaurant
619-232-3474
750 N Harbor Dr, San Diego
The Fish Market Seafood Restaurant is a waterfront restaurant located in downtown San Diego. The restaurant has a banquet room that accommodates parties and events with up to 60 people. The Elevated Dining Area accommodates up to 20 people. The Waterside Deck is also available for events.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
619-237-1155
380 K St, San Diego
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar is located in San Diego’s Gaslamp District across from the San Diego convention center. The restaurant’s Champagne Room seats events with up to 40 people. The Meritage Room seats up to 25 people. The Brut Champagne Room seats up to 16 people. The Rose Champagne Room seats up to 14 people.
The Godfather
858-560-1747
7878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego
The Godfather is a restaurant serving Northern and Southern Italian cuisine. The restaurant has a banquet room available for events with up to 40 people. Additionally groups can be accommodated in sections of the main dining room.
Greystone Steakhouse
619-232-0225
658 5th Avenue, San Diego
Greystone Steakhouse is located in downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. The restaurant can accommodate events with up to 150 people. The Mezzanine Level accommodates up to 65 guests. The Main Dining Room accommodates up to 50 guests. The private dining room accommodates up to 16 guests.
Guava Beach Bar and Grill
858-488-6688
3714 Mission Blvd, San Diego
Guava Beach Bar and Grill is a comfortable hangout with plasma TVs to watch the games on. The VIP room, the elevated pool table lounge, and two jumbo booths are available for private parties and events. Larger events can buy out the entire facility.
Harbor House
619-232-1141
831 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego
The Harbor House is a steak and seafood restaurant located near the San Diego Convention Center. The restaurant’s Main Dining Room accommodates receptions with up to 500 guests or seated meals with up to 300 guests. The Harbor Room accommodates receptions with up to 150 guests or seated meals with up to 100 guests. The Coronado Room accommodates up to 45 guests. The Upstairs Dining Room and Patio are also available for events.
Hard Rock Cafe
619-702-3000
207 5th Ave, San Diego
Hard Rock Café is located in downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. The restaurant is available for parties and events with up to 200 people. The Main Dining Room seats up to 150 people. The Surf Shack Room seats up to 40 people.
Henry’s Pub
619-238-2389
618 5th Ave, San Diego
Henry’s Pub serves Californian cuisine and features sports, karaoke, dancing, and entertainment in downtown San Diego. The pub is available for parties and group events.
Imperial House Continental Restaurant
619-234-3525
505 Kalmia St, San Diego
Imperial House Continental Restaurant is a seaside restaurant overlooking La Jolla Cove. The restaurant is available for private parties and events.
Jack and Giulio’s Italian Restaurant
619-294-2074
2391 San Diego Ave, San Diego
Jack and Giulio’s Italian Restaurant is located in Old Town San Diego. The restaurant has a private balcony and an outdoor patio available for events. Larger events with up to 60 people. can rent the entire restaurant.
Jasmine Seafood Restaurant
858-268-0888
4609 Convoy St., San Diego
Jasmine Seafood Restaurant serves Cantonese style food and Dim Sum. The restaurant offers catering and banquet facilities for events with up to 800 people.
The Gaslamp Social
619-230-1968
379 4th Avenue, San Diego
The Gaslamp Social is a restaurant and bar with live dj’s and dancing on Friday and Saturday evenings. The venue has 15,000 square feet of event space with three rooms and three patios.
Jsix Restaurant and Jbar
619-531-8742
435 6th Ave., San Diego
Jsix Restaurant and Jbar is located adjacent to the Hotel Solamar in San Diego’s East Village and Gaslamp Quarter areas. The restaurant has poolside cabanas and private dining spaces available for events.
Kansas City Barbecue
858-232-4214
610 W Market St, San Diego
Kansas City Barbecue is a barbecue restaurant and bar. The restaurant offers catering and event hosting for events with up to 500 people.
King’s Fish House Mission Valley
619-574-1230
825 Camino De La Reina, San Diego
King’s Fish House Mission Valley is a seafood restaurant located in San Diego’s Mission Valley. The restaurant has banquet space available for events.
Kous Kous Moroccan Bistro
619-295-5560
3940 4th Ave, San Diego
Kous Kous Moroccan Bistro is a Moroccan restaurant located near Scripps Mercy Hospital. The entire restaurant can accommodate events with up to 90 guests. The semi-private dining room accommodates up to 50 guests.
The Linkery
619-255-8778
3794 30th St, San Diego
The Linkery is a restaurant located in the North Park neighborhood of San Diego. The restaurant has a banquet room that is available for private parties and events with up to 40 people. The VIP Room seats events with up to 14 people. The entire restaurant accommodates up to 150 people.
Mamma Mia Italian Restaurant & Pizzaria
858-272-2702
1932 Balboa Ave, San Diego
Mamma Mia Italian Restaurant & Pizzaria is an Italian restaurant located near Pacific Beach. The restaurant offers catering and has spaces available for private parties and events.
Miguel’s Cocina
619-298-7181
2912 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego
Miguel’s Cocina is located on San Diego’s Shelter Island. The restaurant has spaces available for parties and events including a patio with Marina Views.
Morton’s the Steakhouse
619-696-3369
285 J St, San Diego
Morton’s the Steakhouse is located in downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. The restaurant can accommodate private parties and events with up to 144 people. Private Dining Room C accommodates up to 45 guests. Private Dining Room B accommodates up to 32 guests. Private Dining Room A accommodates 12 guests.
94th Aero Squadron Restaurant
858-560-6771
8885 Balboa Avenue, San Diego
94th Aero Squadron Restaurant is located inside a replica of a World War 1 era French Farmhouse. The restaurant features views of the Montgomery Field Airport. The restaurant is available for private parties and events.
Old Town Mexican Café
619-297-4330
2489 San Diego Ave, San Diego
Old Town Mexican Café is located in Old Town San Diego. The restaurant’s Main Dining Room accommodates events with up to 130 people. The Banquet Room accommodates up to 120 people. The Patio Dining Room accommodates up to 86 people. The Patio Bar and Cocktail Area accommodates up to 60 people. The Main Bar and Cocktail Area accommodates up to 55 people.
Onyx and Thin
619-235-6699
852 5th Ave, San Diego
Onyx and Thin is a nightclub and live music venue located in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. The club is available for bachelor, bachelorette, and birthday parties and other events. The venue can accommodate events with up to 550 people.
Ortega’s Bistro
619-692-4200
141 University Ave, San Diego
Ortega’s Bistro is located in the Hillcrest area of San Diego. The restaurant is available for banquets and other events with up to 60 people.
Osetra the Fishhouse
619-239-1800
904 5th Avenue, San Diego
Osetra the Fishhouse is a seafood restaurant located in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. The restaurant has private and semi private spaces available for events and can accommodate up to 250 people.
Rockin Baja Lobster
619-234-6333
310 5th Ave, San Diego
619-260-0305
3890 Twiggs St, San Diego
Rockin Baja is a Baja style lobster and seafood restaurant with multiple locations in California including Gaslamp Quarter and Old Town San Diego. The restaurants are available for private parties and events.
Royal India Restaurant
619-269-9999
329 Market St, San Diego
Royal India Restaurant is located in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. The 125 seat restaurant features a hand carved bar and a large waterfall. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor spaces available for events.
Roy’s
619-239-7697
333 W Harbor Drive, San Diego
Roy’s is a Hawaiian fusion restaurant located on San Diego’s Waterfront. The restaurant’s private dining room seats events with up to 150 guests and has a private patio. The open air patio seats up to 130 guests and features a private bar and fireside dining.
Searsucker
619-704-7036
611 5th Ave, San Diego
Searsucker is a 7,000 square feet restaurant located in downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. The restaurant has an upstairs private party room that is available for events with up to 32 guests.
Shakespeare Pub and Grille
619-299-0230
3701 India St, San Diego
Shakespeare Pub and Grille is a British style pub it a heated patio. The pub can accommodate private parties and events indoors or on the patio.
Sole Luna Café
619-232-0436
702 Ash St, San Diego
Sole Luna Café is an Italian restaurant serving homemade cuisine in a casual setting. The restaurant is available for private parties and events.
Starlite
619-358-9766
3175 India St, San Diego
Starlite is a dinner and late night restaurant and lounge located in the Misson Hills/Middletown area of San Diego. The restaurant is available for private parties and events.
Tea Pavilion
619-231-0048
2215 Pan American Way, San Diego
The Tea Pavilion is located at the Japanese Garden at San Diego’s Balboa Park. The restaurant has an outdoor courtyard and deck and is available for private parties and events.
Tom Ham’s Lighthouse
619-291-9110
2150 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego
Tom Ham’s Lighthouse is a waterfront steak and seafood restaurant that incorporates a working lighthouse into its design. The California Room, and Harbor Room are available for private parties and events.
Top of the Market
619-232-3474
750 N Harbor Dr, San Diego
Tope of the Market is a waterfront restaurant located above the Fish Market Restaurant. The restaurants Fishbowl Room is available for private parties and events with up to 24 people. The glass enclosed South Patio accommodates events with up to 36 people. The Main Dining Room accommodates groups with up to 18 people. The North Deck is also available for receptions and events.
Trattoria Fantastica
619-234-1735
1735 India St, San Diego
Trattoria Fantastica is a country style Italian restaurant with indoor and patio dining. The restaurant has banquets areas available for parties and other events.
Umi Sushi
619-226-1135
2806 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego
Umi Sushi is a Japanese restaurant located on San Diego’s Shelter Island. The restaurant’s Tatami Room is available for private parties and events.
The Winesellar and Brasserie
858-450-9557
9550 Waples St, Ste 115, San Diego
The Winesellar and Brasserie is a contemporary French restaurant and wine tasting room. The venue offer wine tastings and group events.