Downtown Dining
Posted: Oct. 6, 2016
It’s a terrific time to dine out in San Diego. From Coasterra, our cover star with stunning views of the city’s skyline, and restaurateur Brian Malarkey’s new hot spot Herb & Wood, to perennial standouts like The Westgate Room and Bertrand at Mister A’s, we spotlight downtown’s top dishes.
Bertrand at Mister A’s
Family Style Roasted Rack of Berkshire Black Pork, Jardinière Vegetables, Natural Juices
619.239.1377, asrestaurant.com
Bracero
Hiramasa Tiradito, Avocado Meringue, Coconut Cilantro Crema, Mango Chutney, Chia Tostada
619.756.7864, bracerococina.com
Coasterra
Ahi Tuna Tostada, Garlic & Sesame Glazed Yellow Fin Tuna, Soy Sauce, Avocado, Crispy Corn Tortilla, Creamy Coleslaw, Spanish Peanuts, Cilantro, paired with the Puebla Punch, El Silencio Mezcal, Espalon Silver Tequila, Hibiscus, Kumquat, Lime, Agave Nectar, Habanero Bitters
619.814.1300, cohnrestaurants.com/coasterra
Eddie V’s
Georges Bank Sea Scallops, Citrus Fruit, Roasted Almonds, Brown Butter
619.615.0281, eddiev.com
Grant Grill
Heirloom Tomatoes, Cold Poached Maine Lobster, Bloody Mary Gelée, Celery Salt Crisp
619.744.2077, grantgrill.com
Herb & Wood
Dry Aged Ribeye, Romesco Sauce, Charred Scallion Salsa Verde
619.955.8495, herbandwood.com
Juniper & Ivy
Coronado Uni, Seafood Medley, Uniclamato, Cucumber, Radish, Tomato
619.269.9036, juniperandivy.com
Kettner Exchange
Duck Meatball, Anson Mills Grits, Heirloom Tomato, Parmesan
619.255.2001, kettnerexchange.com
The Westgate Room
Colorado Lamb Chop, Fennel Pollen, Deconstructed Ratatouille, Espelette Pepper & Tomato Jus
619.238.1818, westgatehotel.com
Top of the Market
Grilled Spanish Octopus, Chorizo, Fingerling Potatoes, Purple Watercress, Saffron Aioli
619.234.4867, thefishmarket.com