The Best Steakhouses in San Diego
Updated September 2026 · 9 places tracked
San Diego has 9 steakhouses on WaitlistWizard's live reservation catalog. The list below ranks the standouts by diner rating, and we track real-time table availability at 1 of them.
Cow by Bear
Steakhouse · San Diego · $$$
5.0(2)Island Prime
Steakhouse · San Diego · $$$$
4.6(2,581)Cowboy Star
Steakhouse · San Diego · $$$$
4.6(1,070)Born & Raised
Steakhouse · San Diego · $$$$
4.5(3,473)Lou & Mickey's
Steakhouse · San Diego · $$$
4.5(2,759)STK San Diego
Steakhouse · Gaslamp · $$
4.5(2,492)Rare Society - University Heights
Steakhouse · San Diego · $$$$
4.5(552)The Amalfi Llama Wood-Fire Italian Steakhouse - San Diego
Steakhouse · San Diego · $$$$
0.0(0)The Remy
Steakhouse · San Diego · $$$$
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best steakhouses in San Diego?
- Ranked by diner ratings across the 9 steakhouses in our San Diego catalog, the top picks are Cow by Bear, Island Prime, and Cowboy Star.
- How do I get a table at a fully booked restaurant in San Diego?
- WaitlistWizard monitors live reservation availability at 1 of these restaurants. Set a free watch on a sold-out table and you'll get an alert the moment a reservation opens up.