Breakfast and Dinner in Gaslamp Quarter

We are staying at the Marriott in the Gaslamp Quarter for one night in January. Since we have so little time in the area we would like to know the most ';San Diego'; place to have dinner - we are looking for atmosphere and local cuisine. Also, I have read on this site that the breakfast at the Marriott where we are staying is pricey and not very good... any suggestions for a great breakfast would also be greatly appreciated. BTW- we will have a rental car but really love to walk a city if at all possible.

TIA

Breakfast and Dinner in Gaslamp Quarter

Great breakfasts can be had at Cafe 222 : http://www.cafe222.com/

It%26#39;s a small place so go early or be prepared for a bit of a wait.

Breakfast and Dinner in Gaslamp Quarter

If you like seafood, try The Fish Market at 750 North Harbor Drive. They would offer great local seafood for dinner, as would Anthony%26#39;s 1360 North Harbor Drive, which is a true local institution. Both are on the water. I like the setting at either one. There%26#39;s The Dakota Grill at 901 5th Ave., also very popular downtown, with a variety of dishes. For breakfast, we now have a Richard Walker%26#39;s at 520 Front St., same people of Chicago fame, and I definitely agree with jlls about Cafe 222. You%26#39;ll probably be too full, but there%26#39;s a Ghirardelli Ice Cream Parlor at 643 Fifth Ave. or Extraordinary Desserts on Union St. in the Little Italy neighborhood. Little Italy also has a number of very good Italian restaurants. Have a great visit.

BREAKFAST

-- add Brians%26#39; American Eatery on 6th between E and F.

-- in East Village I like The Mission

-- just outside of downtown, Hob Nob Hill is an instituion, 1st near Juniper

DINNER (OH MY)

-- Thai: Rama in Gaslamp or Lotus Thai on Market

-- Seafood: The Oceanaire or Blue Pointe Calfiornia Cuisine

-- Oriental: Red Pearl

-- Cafe Chloe, informal French

-- Buon Appetito, Indigo Grill in Little Italy

-- Flemings if you want a really nice steakhouse

Thank You Very Much! Now I really really wish we had more time on this trip!

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