Why not let your favorite restaurant be the caterer or banquet location for your wedding and rehearsal dinner, a cocktail party, corporate event or special event? Here are some of San Diego's finest choices for banquets and catering for your event or wedding. Also browse the San Diego Wineries and Temecula Wineries for great event locations. Wineries are excellent venues for weddings, banquets and special occasions. Many wineries in Temecula now offer vineyard hotels and can accommodate large groups.
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We have personally inspected most of these locations and their venues, which is your assurance that these suggested locations are good choices for your special event.
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Casa Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant (31) has won the Gold Medallion Award for the Best Mexican Dinner House, many times and for good reason. For great San Diego Restaurants, it’s… Read more »
This restaurant is a hidden gem in Old Town San San Diego State Historic Park. Located in a lush garden setting on a patio, the atmosphere is warm and festive… Read more »
Albie’s Beef Inn (20), which has been in business for over 50 years, is well known and highly recommended for its popular piano bar and delicious aged steaks and fresh… Read more »
Cafe Coyote at 2461 San Diego Ave in Old Town *619-291-4695) is one of the best San Diego Restaurants in San Diego, and is an award winner to prove it….. Read more »
Birch Aquarium (22) is the public outreach center for world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, where visitors of all ages can explore more than 3,000 colorful fish and invertebrates as well… Read more »
The Shores Restaurant offers spectacular, unobstructed, beach front views combined with an unforgettable dining experience. The restaurant is ideally located in the La Jolla Shores Hotel, at the world famous… Read more »
San Diego Air and Space Museum (619-234-8291) [sandiegoairandspace.org] is in the historic Ford Building in Balboa Park. This impressive museum displays famous aircrafts, engines, spacecraft and aviation artifacts from… Read more »
This huge Balboa Park treasure, which is the oldest museum in Southern California, is where you’ll find life-sized dinosaur models and hands-on natural history exhibits. The museum’s permanent exhibition is… Read more »
A visit to Balboa Park would not be complete without visiting the 37 working artist studios managed by over 250 local artists and see and speak to many of these… Read more »
Fleet Science Center, at 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park (619-238-1233) [rhfleet.org]. Admission is ($21.95) for adults; ($19.95) for seniors . (+ 65 years); and ($18.95) for juniors 3-12. They are… Read more »
San Diego Automotive Museum, Balboa Park (619-231-2886). The museum is open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and features rotating themed shows that display significant, rare and exotic cars and motorcycles, and vehicles… Read more »
The San Diego Model Railroad Museum features interactive toy trains, Lionel-style electric trains and a 20-scale mile long rail crossing of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Plus, this museum is… Read more »
The Museum of Man features fascinating exhibits on human evolution, Egyptian artifacts, Kumeyaay culture and Mayan monuments. Little ones can also enjoy the Children’s Discovery Center, which allows them to… Read more »
From the moment you walk into this trendy Japanese restaurant, you’ll see what makes Harney Sushi so unique. The stylish decor and DJ playing hip music make this the perfect… Read more »
El Indio Mexican Restaurant is World Famous Yes, it’s true El Indio Mexican Food & Tortilla Factory Since 1948 is the repeat winner of the California Restaurant Association’s Gold Medallion… Read more »
Holiday Inn Oceanside is Oceanside’s newest ocean and marina view high-rise hotel, boasting 110 beautifully appointed modern rooms ($129–$199). It’s also Oceanside’s only hotel with a restaurant and cozy cocktail… Read more »
When a president of the United States jumped out of an airplane to celebrate his 85th birthday, it said a lot about how safe and fun this thrill of a… Read more »
Marty”s Valley Inn is a well-managed two-story Super 8 hotel with 108 rooms and a nice conference and banquet center. Also ideal are their very reasonable rates from ($55) plus… Read more »
There are 57 romantic, harbor and ocean view rooms ($145–$500). The hotel is located on a private peninsula, away from the crowds. Amenities include fully equipped kitchens, private patios, fireplaces,… Read more »
A must-see for San Diego families! The Living Coast Discovery Center, formerly known as the Chula Vista Nature Center, is a unique zoo and aquarium located on the southern edge… Read more »
It’s located at the north west corner of Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and Ruffin Road behind the Wells Fargo Bank, with easy freeway access from anywhere. Khan’s Cave Asian Tavern &… Read more »
San Diego History Center (SDHC) was founded by George W. Marston in 1928, then as the San Diego Historical Society (SDHS). Marston stated that the objective of the Historical Society… Read more »
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas is a completely revolutionized concept in movie theaters that will enhance customer’s movie going experience. Their goal is to pamper customers in an intimate and comfortable environment…. Read more »
Rubicon Deli with 2 locations to serve you:3715 India St; 4130 La Jolla Villiage Dr. Both locations are open 10 am –7:30 p.m. ($10–$20). Credit cards: DISC, MC, VISA. Rubicon… Read more »
Wow! This cutting edge sushi restaurant has received rave reviews from virtually everyone including Zagat, who proclaimed them to be one of “America’s Top Japanese Restaurants.” With its sophisticated edginess,… Read more »
Jimmy’s Famous American Restaurant, located at the promenade at 4998 North Harbor Dr., Pt Loma ( (619-226-2103). Open Mon.– Thurs. 11am -9 pm., Fri. 11am -10 pm , Sat. 10am… Read more »
Jeremy’s on the Hill is located in Wynola, which is just west of Julian, on Hwy 78. Romantic live piano music is performed Friday and Saturday evenings. Destined for greatness… Read more »
Family-owned Bite of Boston has three San Diego-based “fast-casual” food establishments – producing a very simple and straight-forward menu of East Coast-style submarine sandwiches, Maine Lobster Rolls, North Atlantic-harvested seafood,… Read more »
Bella Vista Winery (12) at 41220 Calle Contento (951-676-5250) Through a non-descript front door, visitors entering Bella Vista Winery will find an exciting, entertaining and wholly satisfying wine-tasting experience complete… Read more »
Dave & Busters, 2931 Camino Del Rio North in Mission Valley (619-280-7115). [daveandbusters.com].Open Wed. & Thurs. 11 a.m.– 1 a.m., Fri. 11. a.m.–2 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.– 1 a.m. ;… Read more »
