Where to take colleagues and clients without losing the evening to a cab ride. Every place here is about 15 minutes' walk or less, sorted closest first.
380 K St at 4th Ave, Gaslamp Quarter edge · about 5 min walk from the convention centre
A prime steakhouse and wine bar a few blocks from the convention centre, set up for business dinners. Four private rooms seat from 14 to 36, each with video conferencing.
285 J St, Gaslamp Quarter edge · about 5 min walk from the convention centre
A classic steakhouse in the Harbor Club building, right across from the convention centre. Three private rooms combine for client dinners from 12 to 95.
333 W Harbor Dr, by the Marriott Marquis, Marina · about 5 min walk from the convention centre
Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaiian fusion restaurant sits next door to the convention centre on the bay. Its Big Island Room seats a whole show crew.
668 Sixth Ave, Gaslamp Quarter · about 12 min walk from the convention centre
A Brazilian steakhouse where gaucho chefs carve grilled meats at the table, with a large salad bar. Private rooms combine to seat a whole show crew.
224 Fifth Ave, Gaslamp Quarter · about 3 min walk from the convention centre
A classic American steakhouse at the Gaslamp gateway, directly across from the convention centre. Lunch runs daily and private rooms suit a working table.
345 Sixth Ave, Gaslamp Quarter · about 6 min walk from the convention centre
A family-owned Greek and Mediterranean restaurant spread over several levels in the Gaslamp. It has a small private meeting room with AV and a mezzanine for larger groups.
1 Market Pl, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, Marina · about 8 min walk from the convention centre
A seafood restaurant on the bay at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, with waterfront patios and a wood-fire grill. Lunch is the more casual service.
789 W Harbor Dr, Seaport Village · about 15 min walk from the convention centre
A modern Mexican restaurant in the old police headquarters by Seaport Village, known for its tacos. The Loft and patios take groups.
453 Sixth Ave, 14th floor of the Courtyard Gaslamp, Gaslamp Quarter · about 7 min walk from the convention centre
An open-air rooftop lounge with fire pits and views from Petco Park to the Coronado Bridge. It serves classic and barrel-aged cocktails and can be booked for groups.
1 Market Pl, 40th floor of the Manchester Grand Hyatt, Marina · about 8 min walk from the convention centre
A cocktail lounge 40 floors above the bay, reopened in 2026 after a redesign with velvet banquettes and lounge seating. Floor-to-ceiling windows look over the city and Coronado.
Lou & Mickey's: about 3 minutes' walk. Red Room 36 seated, private with AV; Sketch Room 30 semi-private; Salon 85 semi-private; Red Patio 50 (San Diego Tourism Authority); Red Room up to 36, Salon up to 100 (OpenTable). Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: about 5 minutes' walk. Rose Champagne Room 14; Brut Champagne Room 16; Meritage Room 25; Champagne Room 36 (own site); private room 36 seated, 50 reception (San Diego Tourism Authority); up to 55 by enquiry (OpenTable). Morton's The Steakhouse: about 5 minutes' walk. Room A 12; Room B 32; Room C 45; A and B 48; B and C 80; all three 95; main dining room 144 (own site and San Diego Tourism Authority). Roy's San Diego: about 5 minutes' walk. Big Island Room 150 seated; Lanai Patio 130; Wine Bar 30; Fire Pit 25 (own site); Big Island Room 250 reception, Wine Room 42 banquet (San Diego Tourism Authority Meeting Planner's Guide 2026-27). Mezé Greek Fusion: about 6 minutes' walk. Private meeting room 10 with AV up to buyout 350 (OpenTable); third-floor private mezzanine and bar about 100 (San Diego Tourism Authority). The Nolen: about 7 minutes' walk. Nolen East and bar 40 semi-private; Nolen West 80 semi-private; full rooftop buyout 125 (OpenTable).
Lou & Mickey's, about 3 minutes' walk. Mezé Greek Fusion, about 6 minutes' walk. Sally's Fish House & Bar, about 8 minutes' walk. Puesto at The Headquarters, about 15 minutes' walk.
During big conferences, book private rooms as soon as your dates are set. In a normal week, 3 to 4 weeks ahead is enough for groups of 10 or more.