Born and Raised in California

"Very nice place, great atmosphere, albeit the food and prices are a bit pretentious. Some stuff is priced well (like the waygu for instance) and some stuff is overpriced (oysters, lobtster). I have traveled the world and can say that their seafood selection is good but way too overpriced for what it is. 6 oysters for $25 is not worth it. You can get a dozen oysters for $18 in New york or 20 oysters for $10 in colombia. Same thing with the lobster, $42 for 1 claw and half a tail in lukewarm butter.. Very disappointed there. On the east coast lobster is $37 for a full lobster at fine dining establishments. Beef wellington was good but was not as good as Gordon ramsays Wellington at hells kitchen. The standout dish was surprisingly the shrimp toast, would definitely order that again, and id like to try some of the tableside service dishes. The herb butter was very good as well. I have no complaints about the japanese waygu, the service, or the atmosphere. All these are 10/10. Was a fun experience to try once but if im spending this much id rather spend $700 at sushi maru for an absolute stunning dining experience."

"Visited the popular Born and Raised restaurant last night. Started off with some bread and their French Onion soup. Bread was very good, french onion soup was nothing special. It tasted like every other french onion soup. For the entrée, my wife and I went with their steak sampler and butter poached lobster tail. Steak is what I would of expected it to be. It was delicious. However, for $169, definitely not worth it. Rare society has a similar entrée but its cheaper, bigger portions, the meat is better and comes with several dipping sauces to try. As for the lobster tail, the server forgot it and when it finally arrived it was rubbery and over cooked probably because it was forgotten. The sides we got mac n cheese (bar far the best I have ever had), potato puree and brocolini. Potato puree was simple but good. Do NOT order the brocolini. It was gross. The sauce they put on top did not go with it whatsoever. Would of been better just tossed in some garlic butter with salt and pepper to taste. Great atmosphere, tables are spaced apart appropriately. Over all 4 out of 5."

"This is a must try when visiting San Diego. Located just across from Little Italy, Born and Raised is the perfect spot for a date night or celebratory gathering. The outside is modern and deco while inside is a trendy take on a speakeasy. With a fully stocked bar and live view kitchen, you will have a great view no matter where you are seated. The enjoyment goes beyond appearances. Service is top notch. If you have the pleasure of dining with Scott, you will be well versed on pairings and available specials. When the food arrives, you will be pleased with both presentation and taste. As delicious as your meal will be, try to save room for dessert as it’s a must!"

"Traveling from Utah and we stopped in for a drink because of the beautiful atmosphere. Phillipe was AMAZING! As a bartender myself I was thoroughly impressed with his demeanor and customer service! He was attentive and great to talk to. His recommendations were PERFECT! He definitely made our trip, thank you!!"

"Amazing atmosphere and city views from the 2nd floor. The architecture is beautiful and amazing, great vibes. Our waiter was a little cold and should’ve moved to the other side of the table to grab things instead of leaning over several people. The food is just too good, very good beef Wellington, appetizers, side, and delicious desserts. The bar makes incredible cocktails, great job! And the bathrooms are top tier. lol. For real tho."

"This is a really solid steakhouse on India St in Little Italy and I would say it’s one of the best designed restaurants in all of San Diego however, Steak 48 has much better steak. I had a great dinner and experience here, but I felt that B&R steaks were underwhelming and lacked a lot of flavor. It also had a peppery and smoky flavor to it, which I didn’t like as much as an original char or a buttery flavor. I say this as someone that gets steak out often, from San Diego, but have been living in LA the last 6 years, so I’ve been spoiled by the options. I felt the best part of this dinner was the design of the restaurant and just the vibes, but the food was not the best of the three dinners I had while visiting town, which is disappointing given how expensive this restaurant is. Parking in this part of town is extremely difficult so the best option would be valet across the street for $18 or a pay lot. The hostess when we entered was not very polite or welcoming however, our waitress was extremely polite and accommodating. We sat upstairs at one of the circular tables facing out towards San Diego and had beautiful views of the downtown. We loved the ambience, and that truly was the best part of the meal. We started off with the French Onion Soup and thought that was really great. It was made with red onions, which was a different twist and was well balanced in flavor. Next we ordered a special which was the Iberico Ham and asked to be expected that was great. I have been to Spain quite a few times and it really reminded me of what I had while visiting there. Next came to Steak Tartare, which I enjoyed, however, I thought it was more of a four out of five. I appreciated the mustard flavor component, but I just felt it lacked really deep flavors. For my entree I chose the Bone-In Ribeye which was 20 ounces and was honestly pretty good but not that great. It really lacked a lot of flavor to be honest. I was really surprised at how little flavor it had. There was also a smoky component to it, which I did not really enjoy. The size was great but for the price they are asking I felt it could’ve been a lot better, with less fat on it too. Overall, a nice option especially for a date. It would be a place to bring an out of towner, or IG aficionado, or something along those lines. For the best steak or a really upscale work dinner option I would choose Stake 48 in Del Mar or possibly Cowboy Star in East Village now that Del Frisco’s left."

"Born and Raised was a fantastic experience overall. We had a reservation but couldn’t make it to the rooftop; however, the interior design is beautiful and totally makes up for it. The food was excellent, we ordered the Caesar salad, which was prepared in front of us and tasted amazing, and the steak was perfectly cooked and very flavorful. The staff were super friendly, the vibe was chill and cool, and everything felt relaxed yet upscale. Highly recommend it."

"“Absolutely incredible evening at Born & Raised—hands down one of the best steakhouse experiences in San Diego! The food was nothing short of amazing from start to finish. Every dish was perfectly executed, bursting with flavor, and presented beautifully. The dry-aged steaks were tender, juicy, and cooked to absolute perfection, and the sides (those hash browns and uni spaghetti if you tried them!) elevated everything to another level. A huge thank you to Chef Andres and the entire kitchen team—the creativity and precision in every bite showed real passion and skill. You could tell the heart and expertise that went into crafting such an outstanding meal. The staff was equally impressive: attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole night feel special and seamless. From the warm welcome to the tableside service touches and spot-on recommendations, they made us feel right at home in such a stunning, upscale spot. If you’re looking for a memorable dinner with top-tier food, great vibes, and exceptional hospitality, Born & Raised is a must-visit. We’ll definitely be back—thank you for an unforgettable night! 5/5 stars all around.”"