Mkutano House is a beautiful, open‑air dining experience located inside the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, offering stunning views of Elephant Valley and the surrounding savanna. Inspired by the spirit of “gathering with purpose,” Mkutano House blends warm hospitality, thoughtful storytelling, and fresh, seasonal cuisine rooted in California flavors.Guests enjoy a relaxed yet elevated lunch service featuring vibrant starters, wood‑fired entrées, shareable plates, and a curated beverage program highlighting San Diego craft beer, California wines, and refreshing zero‑proof options. Every detail—from water service to tableside presence—reflects our commitment to conservation, community, and world‑class guest care.Valid San Diego Zoo Membership or admission ticket is required to dine in Mkutano House. Please note that parking is included with qualifying memberships; guests visiting with a standard admission ticket must purchase parking separately.
Welcome to The Amalfi Llama, San Diego’s premiere high-end Italian steakhouse where modern sophistication meets the raw energy of live-fire cooking. Located in UTC, our restaurant moves past traditional steakhouse conventions to celebrate the seamless marriage of prime wood-fired steaks and authentic Italian flavors, all crafted over open flames and crackling embers.The space reflects this balance of luxury and warmth: light-filled interiors, organic textures, and natural wood accents create an intimate setting anchored by the glow of our custom parrilla grill and a curated soundtrack of vintage Italian vinyls. Whether gathering for handcrafted pasta, fine wines, or signature wood-fired cuts, guests are invited to savor an elevated, sensory-driven approach to fine dining in San Diego.
Located in beautiful Cardiff by The Sea, Waverly is a full-service restaurant serving Progressive American cuisine & specialty cocktails with a European influence.Evening Dining Reservation tables will be reserved for 1 hour and 45 minutes for parties of up to 2 and for 2 hours for parties of up to 6.Reservations are weather permitting and may be rescheduled if inclement weather is forecast. You will be contacted by one of our Hospitality Leaders should modifications need to be made to your reservation.*We offer a limited menu happy hour Tuesday through Sunday from 3 to 5 PM. No reservations needed – first come, first served
Discovering Italy by way of La Jolla, Marisi focuses on Italian hearth cooking with an emphasis on handmade pastas, fine wine and classic cocktails. The menu celebrates the rich diversity of cuisine from across Italy, fashioned in a time-honored tradition of handmade all day, every day. A dream that lives between the Italian and La Jolla coasts, suspended between tides instead of time — a mood more than a plot. A visit that feels a lot like coming home, if home was a warm, charming villa off the Amalfi coast. Marisi is a taste of something you want to remember. We hope you love it. Live Music from 11AM-2PM every Sunday.
CTZN is a Basque restaurant and cocktail bar in Solana Beach, California. We serve pintxos, shareable tapas, raciones, charcuterie and paella alongside handcrafted cocktails and wines. Basque spirit, California soul.
