Anthology
1337 India Street. (619) 595-0300. www.anthologysd.com .Seats: 250.Cuisine: new American.Specialties: lobster tempura sandwich; pea soup and crispy frog legs; grilled Colorado lamb chops with ricotta gnocchi, pea shoots and shaved Asiago; trio of warm cup-cakes.Main courses: $16-$26.Chefs: Bradley Ogden and Jim Phillips.Owner: Howard Berkson.
Bite
1417 University Ave. (619) 299-2483. www.bitesd.com .Seats: 70.Cuisine: modern California small plates.Specialties: grilled Japanese eggplant and carpaccio of roasted beets with spicy soft herb cheese; deconstructed Niçoise with seared ahi tuna “au poivre”; orange-honey-glazed crustless cheesecake.Main courses: $10-$16.Chef and co-owner: Chris Walsh.Co-owner: Sam Cuevas.
Firehouse American Eatery & Lounge
722 Grand Ave. (858) 274-3100. www.firehousepb.com .Seats: 180.Cuisine: contemporary American.Specialties: three-cheese fondue with warm rustic bread and raw vegetables; pan-roasted halibut with cherry tomatoes, asparagus and shiitake mushrooms, topped with citrus butter and served over garlic mashed potatoes; grilled fish tacos.Main courses: $12.95 to $18.95.Chef: Michael England.Owners: Matt Spencer and Tyler Charman.
Mistral
Loews Coronado Bay Resort, 4000 Coronado Bay Road. (619) 424-4000. www.restauranteur.com/mistral .Seats: 120.Cuisine: Mediterranean.Specialties: heirloom tomato and mango mélange; Maine lobster risotto with porcini mushrooms and white-truffle essence; tarte Tatin with spice chai gelato.Main courses: $16-$44.Chef: Martin Batis.Owner: Loews Hotels.
Quarter Kitchen
Ivy Hotel, 600 F St. (619) 814-2000. www.quarterkitchen.com .Seats: 180.Cuisine: seasonal American.Specialties: spicy crab soup with crispy spring rolls and chile oil; caviar tacos with horseradish cream, red onion and chives; Kobe carpaccio with arugula, crispy shallots and Parmesan cream; lobster pot pie with baby vegetables and creamy lobster sauce.Main courses: $28-$50.Chef: Damon Gordon.Owner: Michael Kelly.
