Over 20 Uptown eateries set to participate Jan. 13 – 18

Por Antonio Rey | Editor SDUN

Sponsored by the San Diego chapter of the California Restaurant Association (CRA), the City’s biannual Restaurant Week returns this month. For one week, Jan. 13 – 18, over 140,000 people are expected to participate by visiting numerous restaurants, including several in Uptown.

Restaurants will be offering three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for $20, $30 or $40 per person. There are over 180 eateries scheduled to offer the special prices. In addition, several restaurants will be offering two-course lunch menus, starting at $10 per person.

“San Diego Restaurant Week is the best time to relax at the newest tapas bar one night, dine al fresco by the bay the next and then end the week with an indulgent dessert at one of the city’s most remarkable five-star restaurants,” organizers said in a press release.

A quick search online shows over 20 restaurants in Uptown slated to offer discounts to patrons, including Taste of Thai in Hillcrest, The Red Door Restaurant and The Wellington Steak and Martini Lounge in Mission Hills, and Cafe Coyote in Old Town, among others.

Organizers said participating is easy, with no need to buy tickets or bring coupons. “There are no passes to buy, no coupons to carry and no cards to punch, only a quick call to the restaurant of your choice to make reservations,” they said.

The complete list of restaurants, including prices, cuisine offered and location, is available on the official website, where individuals can search the database by a number of criteria. For instance, 100 Wines Hillcrest is listed by Mediterranean cuisine in the Uptown neighborhood, offering dinner for $30.

Hexagone in Bankers Hill is searchable by French cuisine, as well as those offering lunch for $20 and dinner for $40.

Alternately, the CRA is offering a Restaurant Week application for smartphones, where patrons can find details on all participating restaurants, compare menus and make reservations. Organizers are recommending advance reservations for all diners, including lunch and dinner.

“San Diego is quickly becoming one of the nation’s most diverse and sophisticated culinary destinations,” the release stated. “Restaurant Week … brings the city’s vibrant food scene to life for one week of delicious dining, showcasing the freshest ingredients, most flavorful dishes and tastiest culinary gems that San Diego has to offer.”

For more information, including a complete list of participating locations in Uptown, visit sandiegorestaurantweek.com o llame al 619-233-5008.