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Top Restaurant Venues in San Diego, CA
Tacos, sunsets, and sea breezes. Yes, San Diego knows how to set the table. If you're after restaurant venues, you’re in the right place to find spaces that serve up flavour with a side of California cool. Our breezy coastal gems in La Jolla to tucked-away spots in North Park are perfect for private dinners. We've gathered the best places to eat, toast, and celebrate. Planning a birthday bash, company dinner, or something a little more low-key? This city’s mix of surf, spice, and style means there’s something for every taste and every guest list. Scroll on and book the place that suits your crowd.
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![Entire Venue at il Sogno Italiano in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA]()
from $1500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
137 guestsil Sogno ItalianoGaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CAIl Sogno Italiano has been serving San Diego with the most authentic, delicious, and richly-layered Italian cuisine. The restaurant's menu ranges from freshly-made pasta, pizzas, steaks, and seafood cooked in fragrant olive -
![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. -
![Entire Venue at Operacaffe in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA]()
from $3233
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
85 guestsOperacaffeGaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CAThe Patio Plus is a hidden gem for those who are looking for a great Italian restaurant in San Diego. It's perfect for hosting an event, with its large space that can hold up to 85 people. -
![Semi-Private Event at Nolita Hall in Little Italy, San Diego, CA]()
from $2500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilitySemi-Private Event
115 guestsNolita HallLittle Italy, San Diego, CAThe 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 -
![Patio at Key and Cleaver in Fairmont Village, San Diego, CA]()
from $13
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPatio
20 guestsKey and CleaverFairmont Village, San Diego, CAAs far as design, the restaurant offers a casual, garden motif with an upstairs outdoor patio and event space, and a mural on the side of the building by local legends Ground Floor Murals, who are known for their many Padres -
![Entire Venue at The Shop: Pizza and Cocktails in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA]()
from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
130 guestsThe Shop: Pizza and CocktailsRancho Bernardo, San Diego, CAAre you looking for the perfect venue to have a great time with your closest friends? Our restaurant has everything you need to make your event special – modern design, a great atmosphere, and of course, delicious food. -
![Entire Venue at Davanti Enoteca - Del Mar in Torrey Preserve, San Diego, CA]()
from $10000
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75 guestsDavanti Enoteca - Del MarTorrey Preserve, San Diego, CADavanti Enoteca in Del Mar is a lively wine bar and restaurant that puts a modern twist on rustic Italian cuisine. We pride ourselves on a tastefully crafted menu and a wine list that changes seasonally to bring the freshest -
![Indoor Area at il Sogno Italiano in Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA]()
from $85
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityIndoor Area
106 guestsil Sogno ItalianoGaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CAIl Sogno Italiano is a family-owned and operated restaurant, farm, and live music venue. Specializing in California Coastal Italian Cuisine with handmade pizzas, pasta, steaks, and seafood, il Sogno Italiano offers a unique -
![Entire Venue at Tacotarian San Diego in North Park, San Diego, CA]()
from $10000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
90 guestsTacotarian San DiegoNorth Park, San Diego, CAWe’re both a restaurant and an event space, offering a variety of seating options to suit any gathering. Whether your guests want to choose their own meals, sit where they prefer, or customize their event experience, we’ve -
![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 -
![Indoor Venue at Break Point in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA]()
from $35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityIndoor Venue
240 guestsBreak PointPacific Beach, San Diego, CABreakpoint PB is Pacific Beach's hottest restaurant & bar featuring a dance club with DJs on weekends and four bowling lanes for your entertainment. Grab a bite of our chef-driven cuisine ranging from brunch classics to incredible -
![Entire Venue at Ambrogio Pacific Beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA]()
from $100
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
60 guestsAmbrogio Pacific BeachPacific Beach, San Diego, CAAmbrogio15 Pacific Beach is the kind of restaurant that will make you want to come back again and again. You'll enjoy a wide range of authentic Italian cuisine, unique wines, delicious drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere.
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FAQs about Top Restaurant Venues in San Diego, CA
In San Diego, prices of restaurant venues average $3000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in San Diego, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From $1500 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $35 | to $75 | per person |
| From $300 | to $3233 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Semi-private Space at The Collective in Pacific Beach - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The karaoke and ability to do your own playlist was awesome as well. Would definitely do this again.’ -
Entire Venue at New Motion Beverages & Embolden Beer Company in Miramar - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘This was such a lovely venue to host our birthday Celebration!’ -
Upstairs Bar at Fairweather Rooftop Bar in East Village - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The location was great, food and drinks excellent. The whole staff was friendly and professional.’
You'll find restaurant venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in San Diego, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small restaurant venues | up to 50 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium restaurant venues | between 65 and 100 guests | prices average $1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large restaurant venues | over 110 guests | prices average $6000 minimum spend per event |
