Island Prime

Resting on stilts atop San Diego Bay, Island Prime overlooks the city skyline and Coronado.

9 / 10
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Address

880 Harbor Island Dr San Diego , CA 92101 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 126


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Mel G

My meal was incredible. Try the lobster bisque & citrus salmon w/coconut rice & green curry . For dessert , the upside down pineapple cake is a must have. One of the best desserts I’ve ever had.

Beach Vacations Firsthand

With the great view of downtown San Diego and the bay , combined with awesome food and atmosphere make C-Level is one of my favorite restaurants especially on a nice afternoon. Read more

Beach Vacations Firsthand

C Level was jammed so went inside for a great dinner at Island Prime. Even talked to Deborah Scott, Executive Chef for Cohn Restaurant Group. We had the best scallops and sea bass dish ever. Read more

Larry Nebel

I had the New York steak and it was the best I have ever had. My wife had the salmon . The pineapple upside down cake was truly amazing. The views are one of a kind. Great place for a special dinner .

KATIE G

Excellent steak & seafood classics with a twist. Don't miss the roasted corn with shishito peppers or the popovers with jalapeno jelly butter. Ask for a table by the window for unbeatable bay views .

Silvano Senzamici

Beautiful views literally right on the Pacific. Best seafood , hands down! Classy digs and well trained staff . Reserve in advance or you will be disappointed and try to get a spot by a window to max it

Tawmis Logue

Even though its a sea food place, their pulled pork is so freaking delicious! So if you have been dragged here (or somehow ended up here) and you're not a sea food fan, this is an awesome alternative!

Vicky Phersayaphai

beautiful spot to eat! Everything we got was delicious! Shared the brie , mac and cheese , and steak salad with my husband and we were stuffed! I want to go back for lunch of happy hour next time.

Elyse Estrada

Healthy fire skirt steak is so good I can't eat anything else. And it's huge so you can take half home for later. Lobster bisque is also to die for (according to my parents who love lobster bisque )

Sean Miller

The food here is amazing and the view is one of the best in the city . This place is a must for dinner if you are staying near downtown San Diego.

Mary Gibson

Excellent establishment! The food and the views are equally delicious. our waiter was very friendly and professional! Would recommend this restaurant to anybody who enjoys steak and seafood .

Sasha Tkachenko

Everything was just perfect! Except 2-hour waiting for the table. Picture: the best tuna in my life. Want to taste it again.

Christopher Dietrich

If you can, get a seat in the patio right by the glass barrier in front of the bay . The view is amazing. The Day Boat Scallops are superb. The black and white sesame salmon is fantastic.

Ms Helene

Chocolate mud pie is coffee ice cream with chocolate ganache center and chocolate cookie base $12. Be the envy of all.

Merve Altıntaş

Excellent seafood with an excellent San Diego view ! Ahi and salman righly recommended.

Berk Kapicioglu

Restaurant is right by the sea and the views of San Diego are amazing. In the summer, sit outside. Lobster mac'n cheese is popular, but it's too heavy.

Lynn Pina

Get the seafood tower ! The scallops were just ok - the risotto cake that came with it was too crispy and overcooked. Get the brussel sprouts and I dare you to eat just one of the popover rolls.

Billy Anderson

Best sellers are the burger , Skirts on Fire, fish and chips , lobster mac n cheese , Everything Ahi , fish tacos , filet, flat iron, salmon , sea bass , scallops , Desi Arnaz cocktail and sangria , ahi stack.

Hannah Brooks

One of my favorite places in San Diego, can't beat the beautiful view ! The food is always good, no matter what you order!

Y R

The See view at sunset time.

Ece

Such an awesome view ! Steaks , plank salmon and gold potato gratin are tastyy. Also try blackberry margarita !!

Tina Schuh Lodge

We are enjoying a Wonderful Dining Experience. I suggest Dinning at the C Level Lounge . The Patio is Awesome as well . HAPPY DINING EVER ONE! ;)

Markus Hill

I really don't even remember what I had to eat or if it was good - it was all about the view ! The food did not "wow" me enough to be memorable, but my Stella was superb ;)

Gloria D'Amico

Lobster Mac & Cheese is the bomb! Best time to go, in the evening as the San Diego skyline is beautiful from the patio .

Taryn Alexapolis

The lobster mac n cheese is well worth the $30. Especially with the view of the harbor and downtown. Perfect 4th of July spot!

Brittany Pinkerton

Filet minion was amazing. Got a delicious flan in honor of being graduates. Amazing service, very friendly waiter .

Bloomingdale's

Sitting on a Harbor Island patio at sunset , sipping an imaginative martini (the blackberry purée perhaps) and watching the downtown city lights flicker on across the bay . Give this C Level an A+.

Debbie

Everything I have tried is delicious!! The food and drinks are awesome!!

Javier Hernandez

The view is fantastic. It's a great spot to get pics with the city in the background.

JetzNY

Sit at the Bar Service is Welcoming Fast and Helpful

Hornbrook Center For Dentistry

Island Prime at 19 minutes drive to the west of San Diego dentist Hornbrook Center for Dentistry

Teepany

Come here for some Lobster Mac & Cheese and a great view of the San Diego skyline ! Dogs are no longer allowed on the patio , so leave your four legged friends at home.

Kelly Christensen

Amazing food and views of the bay and the city of San Diego that you can’t beat

Neha Dubey

Beautiful view ... Amazing food!! Totally worth trying....

Jeff Mellin

Food was good. Service was best I've ever had. Beautiful location on the water.

TJ

Try the Warm Spinach Salad With Blackened Shrimp - Perfect amount of dressing , eggs , Bacon , goat cheese , dried cranberries , carmelized onions ...no tomatoes - thank you very much!

David Hornbrook DDS

Island Prime at 19 minutes drive to the west of San Diego dentist Hornbrook Center for Dentistry

T-Rex Terry

Great lobster bisque , tasty filet medallions and tangy key lime pie .

Michelle A

Baby green salad with blackend shrimp , literally best salad I've had in my life!!! Must try!

Brian Torpey

Come for the view (amazing) and enjoy the food (delicious). Such a winning situation.

Joey Hernandez

the free popover bread is ridiculously good. filets are outstanding too!

inna kats

The best thing here is the lobster truffle mac n cheese-- and it's supergood. Most everything else just isn't worth it.

Michele

Lobster Mac n cheese is divine.$5 happy hour drinks (try the scallywag or the sangria ) with Kemo sabe's but crusted Brie .

Odile Roujol

Enjoy the bar for a drink and then the amazing view !

Sheila Estrada

Beautiful view and shrimp tacos are a must! Guacamole is plentiful!

Andres Gonzalez

Nice view and service, island prime's filet trio is a must

JetzNY

Mussels Clams Appetizer & Icelandic Cod paired with Dry Prosecco

Roger Ma

Snag a seat outside and enjoy the weather

Pooja

Lettuce wrap was good. Portions seem huge for one person. Views are excellent!

Aylin Alem

Lobster mac n cheese was great!

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