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With its over-the-water dining, patio with fireplace, plentiful free parking, and spectacular bay and skyline views, Island Prime offers a wonderful setting for executive chef/partner Deborah Scott. With dishes like the starter of shaved corn with black truffle and fresh herbs; hazelnut-crusted diver scallops; cedar-plank-roasted salmon with cucumber salsa and black linguini; and porcini-dusted rack of Colorado lamb with Moroccan-spiced tomato jam, the views actually have some competition. The restaurant's C-Level Lounge serves lunch and has a bar menu of both food and specialty cocktails. Tip: If you're stuck at Lindbergh Field, Island Prime is only a 10- to 15-minute walk from Terminal 1. Scott is also the mastermind behind the successful eateries Kemo Sabe and Indigo Grill. Both serve a culinary mishmash of Pacific Coast and Mexican/Southwestern cuisines to good effect and are worth a visit. Kemo Sabe is at 3958 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest (tel. 619/220-6802); Indigo Grill is at 1536 India St., Little Italy (tel. 619/234-6802).
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Great food, fabulous view
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A short 10-minute cab ride from downtown takes you to Island Prime, billed as the best prime rib in San Diego. We will have to varify that claim another time, but we had a terrific...
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- posted on 11.21.12
- by wmay
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Great restaurant
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I was taken here by a vendor and had one of the best dinners I have ever eaten. The chowder was great and my prime rib was t die for. Large portions and excellent quality. The ambiance...
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- posted on 11.14.12
- by DrDadrwp
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Tasting menu is just okay
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Great views of San Diego, and great service. Food is just okay. I have been here twice, and I love the views. I wouldn't rush back because there isn't anything special...
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- posted on 11.13.12
- by ilove2travel777
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Contact:
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- tel: 619/298-6802
- fax: +1 619 298 6801
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Address:
- 880 Harbor Island Dr
- Embarcadero
- San Diego, CA 92140
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Hours:
- Sun-Thurs 11:30am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm
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