Casual-Fine Dining Restaurants San Diego

All restaurants are located in the Gaslamp Quarter unless otherwise noted. The date of the event is Saturday, August 16, 2008.

	Acqua al 2 Acqua Al 2 came to life in 1978 Florence, Italy, just steps away from the bustling Piazza della Signoria. With an extreme passion for creative Tuscan cuisine and using only the freshest ingredients, Acqua Al 2 has remained a favorite among Florence locals. Now, here in San Diego�s Gaslamp Quarter, Acqua Al 2 boasts the same international ambiance and authentic cuisine of Italy. Specializing in traditional pasta and meat dishes, Acqua Al 2 is reminiscent of old-world Tuscan bistros. An extensive collection of wines and the warm glow of candlelight decorate the rustic interior. View Menu Make Reservation
	Aqua Blu Seafood Innovative, inviting and exciting is the best way to describe both the food and ambiance of this Asian-fusion bistro specializing in seafood. Slate floors, vaulted ceilings, and creative projection lighting create the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience that will delight all the senses. View Menu Make Reservation
	Asti Ristorante Dazzling Northern Italian cuisine, celebrity clientele, a critically acclaimed chef and artful ambiance makes Asti Ristorante a dynamic San Diego dining experience. The elegant and intimate dining room allows guests to be as comfortable in jeans as they are in tuxedos, whether they are enjoying one of Asti�s delectable gourmet pizzas or a four-course meal with champagne. View Menu Make Reservation
	Aubergine Located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, this unique venue houses both an elegant restaurant and a large supper club. The restaurant, Aubergine, serves California cuisine in an atmosphere of pure elegance with neutral tones of limestone and natural teak. The dining experience is enhanced with delicious aromas from the Julian apple wood-fired oven. The Supper Club, Backstage at Aubergine, offers a more casual ambience and features and full bar, stage and multi-level seating. View Menu Make Reservation
	Bandar The Persian fare served at this family-run establishment offers a rich mix of textures, flavors and aromas. The dining room is most inviting, but it's the food that really shines. Entrees rely heavily on beef and chicken, but lamb and a couple of vegetarian dishes are available as well. Do try the various kebabs -- flavored with a luscious marinade of garlic and saffron -- and the veal or lamb shank dishes, both served with mountains of fragrant basmati rice. View Menu Make Reservation
	Bella Luna Upon entering Bella Luna or "Beautiful Moon," you can�t help but notice the crescent moon shaped skylight with brightly stenciled moons as you take in the overwhelming scent of fresh herbs and spices. The elegant dining room is surrounded by exposed brick walls with Maplewood floors, black lacquered chairs and tabletops accented with rich cream linens topped with fresh cut flowers. View Menu Make Reservation
	BONDI Uniquely Gaslamp- genuinely Australian: BONDI brings the fabulous flavors, sights and sounds of the land Down under to America. Seafood from the planets most pristine fisheries; lean, clean and green free range meats; exciting bush spices; world class beers and wines served with the casual friendliness that makes the Aussie lifestyle famous the world over, all in one of the most spectacular settings you�ll ever drink and dine in. BONDI�S Australia � so much more than just the Outback! View Menu Make Reservation
	Cafe Sevilla Wonderful, authentic Spanish cuisine and entertainment will be provided to you in a cozy tapas bar, a unique private dining room or an exciting nightclub. Individually or combined, these rooms create an environment that places your guests right into the heart of Spain. From the sparkling, star filled ceiling to the hand painted walls and traditional Spanish street lamps, this indoor dining room creates a beautiful fairy tale outdoor setting. El Patio Andaluz is one of the most unique private dining rooms in the Gaslamp Quarter. View Menu Make Reservation
	Chianti Located in the Tuscany province of Italy, Chianti is Italy�s largest wine-producing region. It is nestled between the cities of Florence, Siena and Arezzo and is world renown for its art, its wine-making and its history. Our namesake was inspired by this great tradition of elegance and rustic simplicity. The chefs of Chianti pride themselves for using the freshest or had picked ingredients. Diners will enjoy a pleasant atmosphere of contemporary design, highlighted by a tiled entryway, plush seating, and table tops accented with the fresh flowers and candlelight. Chianti has an extraordinary wine selection featuring both California and Italian Regional Wines. View Menu Make Reservation
	Dakota Grill & Spirits With its intriguing interior design, featuring an exceptional melding of Southwestern charm and historical elegance, this bi-level restaurant provides a perfect backdrop for any occasion. A grand staircase leads up to the second story dining and bar area providing guests a bird�s eye view into the exhibition kitchen. The hand-carved ceiling, unique iron sculptures and fabulous collection of tongue-in-cheek cowboy artwork create a stylish southwestern theme. The full bar is complemented by an extensive wine list and a complete line of handcrafted, micro-brewed beers. View Menu Make Reservation
	Dussini Dussini Mediterranean Bistro is an upscale restaurant featuring a distinctive menu in a delightful, historical building. The warm, exposed, brick walls combined with modern furnishings create a unique urban ambiance. It sits in high style under the landmark Gaslamp Quarter Arch. View Menu Make Reservation
	EXY EXY is San Diego�s sophisticated, yet informal Mediterranean restaurant and lounge featuring leading edge Greek-Mediterranean cuisine, premium cocktails, and an extensive wine collection. View Menu Make Reservation
	Indigo Grill (Little Italy) Indigo Grill is a must-visit venue for anyone looking for a different and delicious dining experience. Deborah Scott's newest creation was recently voted Best New Restaurant. Located in stylish, Little Italy this hot spot features San Diego's most creative cuisine. Both the cuisine and d�cor are a mixture of surreal and symmetrical, primitive and refined telling you a story as you travel from the arctic region to the South of Mexico. Indigo Grill also offers a full bar with an extensive selection of Tequilas, Mescals and Rums. View Menu Make Reservation
	Kemo Sabe (Hillcrest) Kemo Sabe's award-winning Pacific Rim menu created by noted Chef Deborah Scott is Southern California's most artistic cuisine. The menu includes Dim Sum & Then Sum a creation using Asian and New Mexican influences. Chef Scott's entree presentations are as impressive as they are delicious. Spectacular decor, which features hand-crafted iron sculptures, dramatic pillars, terra cotta and plum colored walls and ceiling and a Japanese Samurai which was carefully crafted with natural stone and earth marble. View Menu Make Reservation
	La Fiesta Step into the small Mexican Village of La Fiesta, where bright colors, hardwood floors, and quaint hand painted chairs create a wonderful, authentic atmosphere. This upscale Mexican eatery boasts of its famous sizzling fajitas, marinated in exotic chiles and saut�ed with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. The house mariscos, Seabass Veracruz and Cilantro-lime Swordfish served will transport you and your guests South of the border. View Menu Make Reservation
	Masala The Gaslamp Quarter is the home of Masala, the newest addition to San Diego�s finest group of award-winning Indian restaurants. Sister restaurants Monsoon and Bombay have won numerous awards and recognitions and are favorites with locals and visitors alike. This elegant restaurant is beautifully appointed with impeccable food and service. View Menu Make Reservation
	Ocean Room Instantly, your senses will be awakened by our contemporary interior and exhibition style kitchen. From comfortable booth seating for up to 6, Brazilian blue marble counter-tops, fiber-optic lighting, and custom wood flooring, to the brilliance of the stainless steel "Kettle Steamers", oyster display, and aromas from fresh dishes being created our ambiance sets the stage for an exceptional dining experience. Our dishes were thoughtfully created to capture the natural flavors of seafood and enhance them with both unique recipes and creative presentation. View Menu Make Reservation
	Red Pearl Kitchen The exotic meets the cosmopolitan, Red Pearl Kitchen, a Chinese/East Asian restaurant/bar and blends a savvy, chic, 1940�s Shanghai kind of glamour with the upscale, urban and fine-dining sensibility of its proprietors. View Menu Make Reservation
	The Fleetwood The Fleetwood fills a gap in San Diego�s nightlife as the neighborhood option that offers the most options - A bar, restaurant and lounge. A place where you can meet people from all walks of life or bring your own party. A place where you can be comfortable, laid back or dressed up. It�s a piece of the neighborhood formed by the various colors of the San Diego community. Simply put, it�s San Diego�s newest way to eat, drink and mix. View Menu Make Reservation
	The Marble Room The Gaslamp Quarter�s premier destination for small plate cuisine. Marble Room�s innovative menu, with fresh and adventurous selections, was created using the highest quality ingredients available, many of which are locally sources. Their Award winning Chef Bill Sauer has created an eclectic California bistro style menu which features flavors and cooking techniques from around the globe. The Marble Room�s stylish and sophisticated interior adds to the overall allure. View Menu Make Reservation
	Zen Cafe Zen Caf� is located inside the historic On Broadway Event Center which was built in the shell of a 1920�s bank building. On Broadway Event Center has maintained the historical integrity of the venue while incorporating an unsurpassed lavish d�cor. The Zen Caf� features Innovative house sushi rolls, fruit-infused sake and signature Tokyo Tea cocktails. View Menu Make Reservation