Restaurants Information near San Diego Convention Center

With picturesque panoramic views of both the city and the bay, the 2.6 million-square-foot San Diego Convention Center is located downtown along majestic San Diego Bay with the vibrant Gaslamp District. Abundant, flexible space and first-class service make the center a great destination for large conventions, trade shows, meetings and special events.

Best of all, most of the finest restaurants Southern California has to offer are with a close proximity to the San Diego Convention Center. So after attending a show / event / convention at the center, do treat yourself to a unique dining. Whether you are in the mood for romantic dining by candlelight or for casual cuisine served with an ocean view, you will find it there.

It's simply a list of highly recommended dining venues to try while in this part of San Diego. Now, step from the convention center and go to eat!

1) Candelas

Now, Mexican restaurants abound in San Diego and there is a wealth of good ones. Ask anyone which is their favorite and you will likely to get a different answer each time. But if you are in the San Diego Convention Center and looking for a place for a bite of sophisticated Mexican cuisine, then Candelas is the place to go.

Unlike most in this city, you won't find chips and salads there. Located at 416 3rd Avenue, the Candelas offers an unique culinary experience to guests with indigenous Mexican ingredients like nopales, corn, avocados and a variety of chilies.

Candelas

http://www.candelas-sd.com/candelas_main2.html

2) Gaslamp Strip Club

If you are tired of expensive, stuff steak houses, try something fun and special at a different kind of steak house - Gaslamp Strip Club. As a friendly, casual alternative, this is a 21 & up grill-your-own steak lounge, located at 340 Fifth Avenue.

The concert and ambiance of this lounge is unique to say the least. You can cook your own food and spice it. This brings a bucolic western cookout social setting to your dining experience. Also, the restaurant serves a decent selection of beer on tap and a variety of other beverages. The hours are from 5pm to 10pm from Sunday to Thursday and from 5pm to midnight from Friday to Saturday.

Gaslamp Strip Club

http://www.cohnrestaurants.com/menu-restaurants/gaslamp-strip-club/

3) Richard Walker's Pancake House

Looking for a tasty breakfast spot to eat at near the convention center? Head to Richard Walker's Pancake House, situated at 520 Front Street. It is for certain a perfect blend of traditional and gourmet breakfast favorites.

The restaurant is famous for a variety of pancakes like buckwheat pancakes and apple pancakes, along with classic-style griddlecakes, crepes, omelets and other specialties. Open 6:30am to 2:30pm daily, it is certain to become the premier breakfast destination for both locals and visitors. For more info, visit this page:

Richard Walker's Pancake House

http://www.richardwalkers.com/contact/

4) Anthony's Fish Grotto

If you are looking for a place to impress visiting family, Anthony's is often a place to consider. It is the original seafood restaurant in San Diego founded by the fishing Ghio family. Best of all, it has a superior location right on the water of San Diego Bay. The specific address is 1360 North Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101.

You will be treated to classic seafood, together with Mexican and Italian-flavored options while enjoying panoramic views of San Diego Bay, the Star of India and Coronado before you. To learn more about the restaurant, check this page:

Anthony's Fish Grotto

http://www.gofishanthonys.com/

5) Buca di Beppo

Wistful for your mother's Italian cooking? Grab your appetite and head to Buca di Beppo, located at 705 6th Avenue. With fresh, authentic Italian food served family style, dishes accent on Southern Italian immigrant fare and are meant to be shared.

Proceed to the restaurant and indulge in the Buca experience of unparalleled appetizers, salads, pastas, pizzas, entrees, desserts and a wide selection of drinks. The normal hours of the restaurant are:

- Monday to Thursday: 11am to 10pm

- Friday: 11am to 11pm

- Saturday: 11am to 11pm

- Sunday: 11am to 10pm

Buca di Beppo at San Diego

http://www.bucadibeppo.com/locations/italian_restaurant_san_diego_ca.aspx

6) Cowboy Star

With exposed brick, the double sided granite fireplace at the entrance, Cowboy Star is also a great dining place, located at 640 Tenth Avenue. Specializing in dry-aged meats and game fowl, the restaurant serves foods coming from sustainable sources. The most distinctive feature is that everything there is organic, hormone-free, grass-fed or free-range. For more info and details, visit this page:

Cowboy Star

http://www.thecowboystar.com/

In addition to the above mentioned Italian restaurant and Mexican restaurant, there are also a variety of other restaurants featuring exotic flavors in the nearby area of San Diego Convention Center.

Cafe Chloe - Cafe Chloe is just a great option for French cuisine lovers. Located at 721 9th Avenue, this is a dining place highly recommended by many visitors. Relaxing ambiance, combined with a short-but-sweet French-inspired menu covering breakfast, lunch and dinner, makes for a fabulous dining experience. The restaurant is open:

- Monday to Friday: 7:30am to 10:30pm

- Saturday: 8:30am to 10:30pm

- Sunday: 8:30am to 9:30pm

- Saturday and Sunday Bruch: 8:30am to 3:30pm

- After Tea: 3pm to 5pm

To explore the menu for Cafe Chloe, check this page:

Menu for Cafe Chloe

http://0044fcb.netsolhost.com/menu/menu.htm

Cafe Sevilla - Enter the heart of southern Spain by visiting Cafe Sevilla. Located at 555 4th Avenue, Cafe Sevillas is proud to provide the most authentic Spanish food and ambiance. It features a Tapas bar, a restaurant and a nightclub, open from 5pm to 11pm from Sunday to Thursday and from 5pm to 1am from Friday to Saturday. You can find more info on this page:

Cafe Sevilla at San Diego

http://www.cafesevilla.com/sanDiego/menus.html