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    Lou & Mickey's

    4.3 (3k reviews)
    PriceySteakhouses
    Open • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Chilean Sea Bass
    Christina M.

    Walked by this place after leaving The Shout House and decided to come back the next night. We were glad we did! We made reservations for 6:30 and seated right away. It was a pretty full house considering there was a Padre game earlier in the day. Loved the upscale dim and cozy atmosphere. Our waiter Whitney was great about walking us through the menu since this was our first time here. The overall service was on point throughout the night. For drinks, Mickey's Mojito for me and Margarita Verde for the hubby, which he liked so much he ordered another. Our friends went with the house Pinot and Cabernet. For starters, we shared the Butter Grilled Parker House Rolls with whipped quince and goat cheese, which is a must and a half dozen Kumamoto oysters. The oysters were so good I immediately regretted not ordering more, but I had to remind myself we were there for the main course. For dinner: I had the Linguine with Manila Clams, which was one of the best I have ever had. The sauce was flavorful and had just a little kick to it. Just be prepared to do some work getting the clams out of the shells. Hubby went with the 34 oz, 45 day Ribeye cooked perfectly to a medium rare with chimichurri on the side. The option to have them cut it for you was a plus. Looked so good I had to get my share. In the end, our fur baby was getting a special treat the next day. Our friends went with the filet and Chilean Sea Bass. The menu states the sides were for 2 or more and when Whitney reminded us it was made for sharing, he wasn't kidding. So we went for the Mac & Cheese and Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Parmesan. The mashed potatoes had just enough garlic and the Mac & cheese could've been a meal in itself. As if we weren't already in a food coma, I decided I still had room for dessert, because dessert stomach, hello, so I went with my favorite, Vanilla Creme Brûlée. Hubby opted for a dessert cocktail called the Carajillo. This was not a cheap endeavor by any means and our tab definitely reflected that, but, between the food, drinks and atmosphere it was worth the splurge and it was a great way to end our staycation for our friend's birthday. Already talking about coming back.

    Oyster half dozen sampler
    Michael T.

    Oysters were delicious and fresh. Steak was cooked to medium rare and salted well. Bearnaise sauce was also good, although the garlic spinach was on the salty side. Ambiance was fine, I sat at a hightop and the patio was open, so there was good airflow and sunlight coming in. Service was a bit slow. It's a busier time since this weekend is ComicCon, but it still took over 45 minutes for just myself to be seated at 4pm, so make sure you call ahead and reserve if possible.

    Mike M.

    Before the first pitch at Petco Park- Go Dodgers!: we perched up to the bar to have lunch at Lou & Mickey's. Inside the bar and restaurant you immediately get the feel of an old-steak house mood. The exterior of the restaurant is modern looking, but once you enter, it has an elegant, classic steakhouse vibe. At the bar, I ordered the Wild Jumbo Mexican Shrimp "Louie" with 1000 Island in the side. The salad plate included fresh lettuce leaves, a ripe tomato slice, a nicely seasoned and halved deviled egg, sliced avocado, crispy cut bacon strip, celery, and five pieces of delicious shrimp. The shrimp salad is excellent. The service at the bar area is attentive, even on a busy baseball Saturday - afternoon- Go Dodgers! The bar area is lively, and the people watching is epic. Needless to say, I enjoyed my lunch at Lou & Mickey's.

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    Kevin F.

    Went to Lou & Mickey's for my brother's birthday while in San Diego. Service was excellent and our waiter was very attentive and knew what to recommend and and very helpful which made our experience dope. We ordered the bread, prime ribeye, macaroni & cheese , mashed potatoes, asparagus & BBQ shrimp along with a cup of clam chowder. Everything we ordered was good as would most def recommend. They even talked my bro into getting a piece of cheesecake to celebrate his birthday and he enjoyed it. If u are in the gaslamp district and want a good steak I would highly recommend the restaurant

    Walt N.

    One of the best Steak Houses I've been to. The service was very good. Adam was personable, friendly, and very knowledgeable. He was present, but not intrusive. My wife had a prime filet, Oscar style and she portion size of the crab was impressive. I had a 45 day dry-aged ribeye that was cooked to perfection. The horseradish sauce on the side was absolutely amazing - the depth of flavor was impressive. The quince and goat cheese spread for the bread, along with the cultured butter was very good. For dessert, we shared a cheesecake. It was maybe the best cheesecake I've ever had!

    Parker House Rolls
    Tyshonia B.

    Sat in the bar area in a booth and the service was great! The atmosphere was dimly lit, cozy, and beautifully decorated. I enjoyed the surf and turf for dinner along with the octopus appetizer. The octopus was absolutely amazing, and the peppers added a delicious kick to an already flavorful dish. Everything was so good that I've officially added this place to my favorites!

    Blackened Cajun Ribeye and Macaroni & Cheese
    Reno B.

    Had a chance to dine here Saturday night around 9pm, restaurant was busy and the vibes were great. We had a great outdoor table with excellent views. Service outstanding, our server was great and very attentive. Food excellent, only hiccup all night was our calamari appetizer came out a little cold, they quickly swapped it out for a hot one. Overall, great experience. Bourbon selection could have been a little better but it's a great restaurant in a great location with an excellent vibe. Really looking forward to coming back here.

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    Zan L.

    As someone who grew up in San Diego I can confidently say this is one of the best steakhouses in downtown. I would say it's only real competition is Cowboy Star because all the others either left or fell off, Born & Raised is pretty but the food is mid. It's located in one of the busiest parts of downtown in the heart of Gaslamp right across from the convention center. Parking can be tricky however we found a metered spot on the street directly in front of the restaurant for our 7 PM dinner so we got very lucky. Otherwise they offer valet parking at the Hilton or you can choose one of the many pay lots around. Inside the restaurant is very large with many different dining areas and a full bar. It has a very classic theme to it very similar to an East Coast steakhouse. Our server was extremely polite and everything came out surprisingly fast. They have a very large menu filled with all sorts of great options on it, so it took some time to choose. I finally settled with starting the meal off with a Grilled Jumbo Artichoke which I thought was wonderful. Next came the Roasted Beet Salad, which I also really enjoyed. The Humboldt Fog blue cheese with it was a great combo. For my entrée I chose the 10oz Barrel Cut Filet Mignon and thought it was absolutely fantastic. It was one of the better ones I've had recently and I would highly recommend. Overall, this is a fantastic restaurant in a really lively part of San Diego and I would recommend to anyone.

    As of Jan 2026
    Israel G.

    Is in a great location right in downtown San Diego, but parking is honestly terrible. The closest and easiest option is using the valet about two blocks away through the Hilton Hotel. Good luck trying to find street parking or even parking in a nearby garage during busy hours. It would definitely be a huge plus if the restaurant offered valet service themselves. Once we got inside, we waited about 15 minutes for a table, which wasn't too bad considering how busy it was. The food was excellent, the service was great, and the staff was very friendly and attentive throughout the entire experience. Overall, despite the parking situation, we really enjoyed our visit and would come back again.

    Kristine L.

    I couldn't help it, I came here 3 times while at the ESRI Conference. I LOVE the 1/2 Dungeness crab!! I hate a beet and coat cheese salad, oysters and other dishes too but my favorite was the crap! The service is awesome, super friendly and fantastic martinis! Ambience is classy, comfortable and the walls are all open to the outside so it's great to people watch.

    Heber P.

    The food here is so good. I had the best clam chowder I've ever had and the best dressing on the fillet Cobb salad. Our service was good and attentive. The ambience was quiet because it was lunchtime and we were able to enjoy people watching and enjoy our delicious food without it being super loud.

    Came here to celebrate my birthday! One of the best steaks I've had. And our server Michael A. was so great! Overall an amazing experience.

    Caroline K.

    Yummy food, constant service, old school vibes! Can't ask for more! Came for a work lunch and we all left full and ready to come back for more

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    Do you offer Apple Pay/Tap to pay options or is card preferred?

    Hello Tania, yes we take apple card and tap to pay options!

    Can I get my order to go?

    I've ordered to go before. I did it through the bar while having a drink.

    Can I order a ribeye at lunch?

    Yes, you can order all of our steaks during lunch and dinner.

    Des the restaurant do anything for someones anniversary?

    My spouse and I went for our anniversary and the server not only recommended the most amazing steak, but also gave us a complimentary dessert for two.

    Is there a corkage fee with dinner?

    Hi Brian! Thanks very much for your question. We do not require guests to pay a corkage fee and encourage you to bring your wine to Lou & Mickey’s.… 

    When does lunch stop being served?

    The Lunch Menu ends at 4pm when we switch over to our dinner menu.

    Do they still have a happy hour food menu like they used to? Can't find it anywhere any more

    Hello, Thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, we stopped happy hour after we returned from the Covid Closures. However, we have many different appetizer options as well as… 

    Does Lou and mickeys offer valet parking?

    They usually do! I know sometimes its not available so I would definitely double check.

    For the daily cuts, I see the price per oz, is there a minimum per cut? I see T-bone, bone in new york and ribeye and I see porterhouse, is it like 10oz or 30oz?

    There will be several choices of weight and amount of dry aging time per steak (30, 45 and 60 days). From what I remember 19oz was the starting point for some, NY and Ribeye, topping out around 33oz. T-bone and Porterhouse start at 23oz +. The… 

    Are there any kosher/halal steak options?

    I've been there a few times and do not remember seeing either. Might be best to call the restaurants and chat with the manager or chef. :)

    Hello! We are looking to have a more private dinner for 5-6 people. Is that possible at your location? Thank you!

    Yes, they offer private dining.

    Do you still have happy hour?

    Hello Douglas, Thank you so much for reaching out. Unfortuanately, we no longer offer Happy Hour here at Lou and Mickey's. But we still carry a wide variety of beers and… 

    Do you have valet?

    Hello Mike, Thank you so much for reaching out! Unfortunately, we do not offer any valet. However, some of our surrounding Hotels such as the Hiltong Gaslamp witll do valet… 

    Are kids allowed?

    Hello, Thank you for reaching out. Yes, absolutely! Please bring in the whole Family, especially before or after a Padres Game!… 

    Do you serve steaks when you open at 11:30am, or is it a specific breakfast/brunch menu?

    Hello, Thank you for reaching out!! Yes, we have both our Wet aged steaks and our Dry age steaks available at 11:30. It's the best time to get them because our butcher has a… 

    Do they allow dogs?

    Hello, Thank you for reaching out. We don't allow dogs inside unless they are a service animal. However, we have a large patio where Guests can enjoy their meals under the… 

    Are sandals ok for men?

    We were celebrating our wedding anniversary so we were kinda dressed, but I did see some people wearing t-shirts and sandals that night. Next time I visit the restaurant I'm wearing mine!… 

    When do you normally serve 120 day dry aged meats?

    Hello Michael, Thank you for reaching out. Our 120 day program is very special and takes some time… 

    Do you have a corkage fee?

    Hello Kelly, Thank you for reaching out. In order of being Guest First, we do not have a corkage… 

    Do you offer happy hour currently?

    Hello Casey, Thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, we are not offering Happy Hour yet here at… 

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    Born & Raised

    4.1(3.5k reviews)
    1.3 mi•Little Italy
    •$$$$

    We came to Born and Raised for a long overdue friend reunion and could not have picked a better…read moreplace. The entire night felt special from start to finish. Our server Chris was fantastic. Attentive, fun, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel effortless even with our group celebrating. And a VERY special shoutout to the hottest Marla, who absolutely went above and beyond for us. She surprised us with custom espresso martinis with photos printed on top, which was such an unexpected and hilarious touch and instantly became one of the highlights of the night. It's those little extra things that turn a great dinner into something genuinely memorable. Amazing food, incredible atmosphere, phenomenal service, and an unforgettable night all around. Born and Raised absolutely understood the assignment. We'll definitely be back.

    We loved everything about born and raised. From the start the hostesses were very welcoming and…read morenotified us about the special occasion and it followed through the course of the service from when another host walked us to our table and our server came to the table as well. Our server Daniel was very attentive and well versed in his job. He was very educated about the menu as well as the wine list as well. We highly recommend b&r and suggest you request Daniel as your server!

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    View from our table

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    Dirty hash browns with trout roe, chives and crème fraiche

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    Carbon Angela’s Kitchen

    4.7(288 reviews)
    2.4 mi•South Park, North Park
    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 2023

    The food is delicious here and the place is cute, however, they are consistently understaffed and…read moreit's a problem. If you need a job waiting tables maybe hit them up. If this were the first time, we might understand, things happen and sometimes you have to work shorthanded, but this wasn't the first time, more like 4th or 5th time over a period of several months and every time we come they are clearly understaffed and this place gets packed so it's not like they don't need more people. An entire restaurant is run by 2 servers, seems like maybe the owner and her son, and we could only see 2 kitchen staff working their asses off behind the glassed in kitchen, which likely means no breaks for any staff and everything takes forever. If you don't mind sitting and waiting for your food and drinks, by all means go here. The first time we were almost late for a show because dinner for 4 of us took almost 2 hours. We hope this review might inspire them to expand their staff because the food is delish and we want to keep coming back!

    This is probably the longest overdue review I have ever written, but at this point, not writing it…read morealmost feels selfish because I would very much like to always be able to get a table here. But alas, Carbon Angela's Kitchen deserves every flower, every reservation, every "you have to try this place" text thread, and every bit of love. This place has become one of my absolute favorite hidden gems in San Diego. Easily top five for me, and as someone who dines out a lot for a living, that is not a casual statement. There are places you like, places you recommend, and then there are places that start to feel woven into your actual life. Carbon Angela's Kitchen is that for me. Angela is truly the heart of this place. She has this way of making you feel like you are not just coming in for dinner, but being welcomed into something she deeply cares about. And Emanuele is absolutely part of that magic too. Together, they have built something that feels warm, generous, soulful, and so special. They feel like long-lost friends and family now, and I am honestly just so proud of them and all they are creating. The food is the kind that makes you want to order with the whole table in mind. The griglia mista is hands down one of the best investments you can make if you are dining with a group. It is the meat platter, it is the moment, and it is absolutely worth ordering. Four to five people can split it, especially if you are also doing appetizers, salad, wine, and a few extra things for the table. It is such a perfect nod to what Carbon was before Angela took over, when the space leaned more BBQ, but now it feels beautifully married with Angela's warmth, Italian influence, and the kind of hospitality that makes the whole meal feel like an experience. And please do not sleep on the rest of the menu. The short rib is fire. The arancino trio is always a yes. The eggplant croquette? Obsessed. The crespelle? So good. The Everything Salad is my favorite salad on the menu, and the street corn should never, under any circumstances, be skipped. I said what I said. The wine selection is top tier, the appetizers are memorable, and the whole place has that rare magic of feeling cozy, intentional, and completely unpretentious. You can come for a low-key dinner, a girls' night, a celebration, or one of those "we just need a really good meal and a really good glass of wine" kind of evenings. And the back patio? Perfect for an evening under twinkling lights. It is one of those spaces that just begs for a long table, good conversation, clinking glasses, and the kind of night that accidentally turns into a core memory. They also have catering menus available, which is very important information to keep in your back pocket if you are hosting anything soon. What Angela has built is honestly something to behold. One of the hardest-working restaurateurs doing the dang thing in a city like San Diego, and now opening Bedda across the way too? I am in awe and wonder watching it all unfold. It takes so much courage, grit, taste, excellence, and heart to build what they are building, and you can feel all of it in the room. Carbon Angela's Kitchen is a true labor of love, a hidden gem, and one of those places I will keep cheering for again and again. Go hungry. Order the griglia mista. Get the Everything Salad. Do not skip the street corn. Share Share Share, so you can try a little bit of everything and do a tried and true family style meal, you won't regret it.

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    Carbon Angela’s Kitchen - Arugula Salad

    Arugula Salad

    Carbon Angela’s Kitchen
    Carbon Angela’s Kitchen

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    C Level - C Level patio

    C Level

    4.3(5.6k reviews)
    2.0 mi
    •$$

    Came here during restaurant week and had a wonderful experience!…read more Ambiance: gorgeous views of the city skyline on the water. Great for a date night or night out with friends. Service: very attentive after we were seated, our server was lovely and our plates were cleared pretty quickly. Food: the lobster bisque was delicious & filling. The chicken picatta was also delicious & a very generous portion. Loved the sauce. Creme brulee was fantastic. Highly recommend!

    It was my birthday and my friends asked me for a list of potential restaurants that I wanted to…read moretry. C Level was on the list and was selected! The restaurant is beautiful and sits right on the water. There is plenty of parking and there is also valet for $10. I had a party of 10 so they were able to accommodate everyone with ease. I ordered the fried shrimp and seafood fettuccine. I also tried the crab cake, fried calamari, steam pot mussels, lobster bisque and the fish/chips. Lmbo Yea, Yea, I know that's a lot of food but it was my birthday to pig out. Starting with the seafood fettuccine, overall it was good. The best parts were the seafood which it was loaded with baby scallops, shrimp, mussels, and fish. It was also flavorful and seasoned well. The negative was the sauce. It was more like a broth which did not do the dish justice. HOWEVER, I used the sauce from the steam pot mussels and that made the dish perfect! The mussels were awesome in that creamy "cajuny" sauce so I had the idea to use the leftover sauce for the pasta! That's also a note to the Chef! lol The crab cakes were also really good! You get two and the sauce that comes with just takes it over the top. The calamari was also a great choice! They were flash fried and seasoned well. It came with a sweet sauce that also went well with it and the fried shrimp. Now the fried shrimp was okay. It was breaded but did not have much flavor to it. It came with a jelly type sauce that did not pair well in my opinion so I used the calamari sauce which worked well. Lastly, I tried the fish and chips. It wasn't the best fish and chips but it was solid. I think the batter could be seasoned a little better. They also held the cake in the back for us until it was time to sing happy birthday. Very appreciative of the staff accommodating such a big group near kitchen close time of 9pm. I wish I could remember our waitress name because she was a rockstar! Definitely recommend and will be back!

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    C Level - Skyline views

    Skyline views

    C Level - Hawaiian Ahi & Salmon Poke

    Hawaiian Ahi & Salmon Poke

    C Level - Steamed Mussel Pot

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