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Top Gala Dinner Venues in San Diego, CA
San Diego’s gala dinner venues offer all the amenities you need for unforgettable events. Waterfront locations boast stunning bay views, private terraces, and full-service catering, hosting up to 1000 with advanced AV for presentations. Downtown ballrooms dazzle with high ceilings, gourmet menus, and dynamic lighting, perfect for 100-500 guests. Near historic parks, venues blend ornate architecture with courtyards and farm-to-table dining, ideal for unique cocktail hours. Most provide Wi-Fi, accessibility, customizable decor, valet parking, and hotel proximity. Use Tagvenue to filter by capacity or amenities. Confirm vendor policies and noise restrictions when booking for a smooth gala experience.
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![Nolita House at Nolita Hall in Little Italy, San Diego, CA]()
from $3771
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityNolita House
26 guestsNolita HallLittle Italy, San Diego, CAOur fully private event space, Nolita House accommodates up to 50 guests in a cocktail reception format with dining table seating for up to 26 and mixed lounge seating and belly-up bar tables to accommodate an additional -
![Coast Ballroom at Wyndham San Diego Bayside in Downtown San Diego, CA]()
from $2400
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityCoast Ballroom
180 guestsWyndham San Diego BaysideDowntown San Diego, CAWhen you need a grand, open atmosphere for a gala or a large-scale conference, keep the Coast Ballroom in its entirety to captivate your guests with its spacious elegance. -
![Rooftop Restaurant & Bar at Leave of Absence in Core-Columbia, San Diego, CA]()
from $1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityRooftop Restaurant & Bar
150 guestsLeave of AbsenceCore-Columbia, San Diego, CALeave of Absence offers versatile event spaces in the heart of downtown San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter. With semi-private and full buyout options available, our venue can accommodate up to 100 seated guests or a total -
![Inside Area at Cherry Wine Modern Asian Cuisine in La Jolla, San Diego, CA]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityInside Area
50 guestsCherry Wine Modern Asian CuisineLa Jolla, San Diego, CAWe are a modern Asian cuisine restaurant, beautifully prepared and decored, with a classically comfortable table at the heart of our chic space. Cherry Wine is romantic and classy, but also very inviting. -
![Grand Hall at BLVD Hall in Teralta West, San Diego, CA]()
from $200
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGrand Hall
500 guestsBLVD HallTeralta West, San Diego, CAA contemporary venue space with tons of amenities that welcomes all types of events. Designed with a mix of modern and aesthetic touches. The main hall is very spacious and allows us to host mid to large size events. -
![The Sanctuary at Good Life Resorts in Stockton, San Diego, CA]()
from $390
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Sanctuary
100 guestsGood Life ResortsStockton, San Diego, CALocated near Downtown San Diego, the Sanctuary is an indoor & outdoor event space located on our Good Life Vacation Rental Hotel Property. Note: There is a 5 hour minimum on this event space. -
![Grand Ballroom at Encore Event Center in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA]()
from $7000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityGrand Ballroom
156 guestsEncore Event CenterKearny Mesa, San Diego, CAHost your party in this beautiful ballroom. From basic furniture and linens to pearl finish chaivari chairs or rustic wood cross-back chairs and barn wood tables, floor-length linens, and crinkle toppers to beautiful centerpieces, -
![Patio at Cherry Wine Modern Asian Cuisine in La Jolla, San Diego, CA]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPatio
30 guestsCherry Wine Modern Asian CuisineLa Jolla, San Diego, CACherry Wine Modern Asian is a beautiful and romantic restaurant with a patio overlooking the ocean in La Jolla, San Diego. Our cuisine is modern & authentic and we take special care to deliver the finest dining experience -
![Pacific Ballroom at Wyndham San Diego Bayside in Downtown San Diego, CA]()
from $10000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPacific Ballroom
1200 guestsWyndham San Diego BaysideDowntown San Diego, CAExperience the grandeur and adaptability of the Pacific Ballroom, ensuring your event leaves a lasting impression on all who attend. -
![Bar Area at United Portuguese S.E.S Inc. in La Playa, San Diego, CA]()
from $3750
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityBar Area
65 guestsUnited Portuguese S.E.S Inc.La Playa, San Diego, CAOur nautical-themed bar is a perfect complement to our Ballroom and Small Banquet Room and is also ideal for more intimate, adult gatherings. The bar is equipped with flat screen televisions and can seat up to 75 people. -
![The Grand Ballroom at United Portuguese S.E.S Inc. in La Playa, San Diego, CA]()
from $3750
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Grand Ballroom
350 guestsUnited Portuguese S.E.S Inc.La Playa, San Diego, CAUsing soundproof partitions, we can also offer you the option of dividing the ballroom into three rooms, each serving 125 guests. The Grand Ballroom has multiple entrances, utilities, and audio-visual hook-ups. -
![Grand Pacific Ballroom at Huntress in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGrand Pacific Ballroom
100 guestsHuntressGaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CAComprising two distinct rooms that can host separate events or combine into one expansive space, The Grand Pacific Room offers 1,700 square feet of flexible dining and event space.
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Plan an Unforgettable Gala Dinner Event at San Diego’s Restaurants
from $2500
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Semi-Private Event
115
170
Nolita Hall
Little Italy, San Diego, CA
The perfect solution for large events that don't require all 6000 square feet of restaurant space. This semi-private option provides your guests with just under half of the available interior seating, only excluding the bar
from $60
per person / per session
per person / per session
Entire Venue
300
310
Imperial Steakhouse & Bar
Park West, San Diego, CA
Imperial Steakhouse & Lounge offers seasonal, specialty craft cocktails, as well as classic cocktails, and accommodating friendly service. We offer you our restaurant for your event needs including private parties, celebrations,
from $3000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
106
170
Mandarin House
La Jolla, San Diego, CA
There may be thousands of other Chinese restaurants worldwide, but there's only one Mandarin House La Jolla. We can accommodate up to 170 guests in the whole restaurant.
from $5000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Provisional Dining Room
115
208
Provisional Kitchen & Mercantile
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA
Provisional Kitchen, Café and Mercantile is a stunning, airy eatery perched in the Gaslamp Quarter with a European-inspired menu of seasonal cuisine influenced by contemporary Italian and Mediterranean flavors and ingredients.
from $1500
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Private Dining & Event Space
120
150
The Desmond
Core-Columbia, San Diego, CA
Located on the mezzanine level of the Kimpton Alma San Diego, The Desmond is a culinary destination with expertly curated California cuisine, featuring a rotating menu designed to highlight each season's best proteins and
from $3000
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Entire Venue
80
128
Cherry Wine Modern Asian Cuisine
La Jolla, San Diego, CA
Have you been looking for that perfect spot to have your special night out? We are the only place that lets you enjoy Asian-inspired food, cocktails, and ambiance by the beach in San Diego.
FAQs about Top Gala Dinner Venues in San Diego, CA
Prices of gala dinner venues in San Diego average around $380 hire fee per hour. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in San Diego, based on Tagvenue data, as of September 2025:
| From $200 | to $750 | hire fee per hour |
| From $3000 | to $6000 | hire fee per event |
| From $1000 | to $3750 | hire fee per day |
