Restaurant Reviews

By Frank Sabatini Jr. In the occasional attempts made by San Diego restaurants (steakhouses in particular) to create luxurious atmospheres...

By Frank Sabatini Jr. Like fraternal twins, The Fish Market is two entities. Born together — on Dec. 13, 1989...

By Frank Sabatini Jr. Not long after Terryl Gavre opened Cafe 222 a few blocks west of the Gaslamp Quarter...

By Frank Sabatini Jr. Complimentary house-made potato chips dusted in Parmesan cheese are the first clue the Sicilian-inspired meals you’re...

By By Frank Sabatini Jr. Crystal chandeliers twinkled overhead. Buttoned-up servers stood attentively on the sidelines. And a harpist perched...

By Frank Sabatini Jr. It is one of the largest mall restaurants in San Diego County, and with a menu...

Himmelberg’s in the East Village is a shining example of how caring humans invest their time and money into preserving...

I was drawn by the prospect of seeing a matinee movie in the lap of luxury, and then washing down...

Lou & Mickey’s is a well-established chophouse that recently incorporated a dry-aging room into its handsome, classic atmosphere. Visible to...