San Diego has an incredible list of restaurants that truly enhance San Diego’s cultural and dining scene! The Gaslamp Quarter is at the heart of San Diego and has endless, savory eats that have only become more innovative as time passes! With a variety of dining options, you can choose from American, Asian and other ethnic cuisines throughout the Gaslamp Quarter! Here is a list of the best restaurants in the Gaslamp Quarter:

1. The Balboa Bar and Grill

Formerly known as Tin Can Ale House, the Balboa Bar and Grill has enjoyable live music and a great selection of burgers, craft beers and cocktails that will absolutely make your evening! Located on the outskirts of downtown on Fifth Avenue, they have extended hours on Friday and Saturday evenings, serving delicious burgers until midnight!

2. Osteria Panevino

A picturesque Tuscan farmhouse-themed restaurant with its colorful, marble ceramic along with the terra cotta floor styles imported straight from Italy! Osteria Panevino truly does have authentic Italian food from risotto dishes to fresh lasagna with a Tuscan twist! This is the best place to get Italian cuisine in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter because of their great service as well as their enjoyable ambiance! Along with the variety of Italian flare dishes that Osteria Panevino offers, they also have a vast list of award-winning wines for guests to choose from!

3. Rustic Root

This trendy, new restaurant just opened up in Spring 2015! Rustic Root has a fabulous view with its rooftop atmosphere overlooking the Gaslamp Quarter. They have been successful developing their own concepts and we plan to see these ideas thrive!

4.  Nobu

Located in the Hard Rock Hotel, Nobu has a great selection of sushi rolls and classic specialty dishes such as Yellowtail Jalapeño and Black Cod with Miso. For anyone who enjoys fresh, good quality fish and a fresh ambiance, Nobu is a great spot to try on the next outing to San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter!

5.  Osetra Fishhouse

Osetra boasts fresh seafood and a must-see three-story wine tower right in the center of Downtown San Diego on Fifth Avenue. Osetra Fishhouse offers a fantastic assortment of seafood dishes, , including their popular and local Ahi Tuna, Jumbo Sea Scallops, as well as their savory Cioppino! If you’re looking for a great restaurant in the Gaslamp District, this is the one! Fresh fish caught daily and delivered makes for an extensive menu for the seafood enthusiast!