Born & Raised · Restaurant · San Diego
Dry-aged steakhouse and rooftop bar in Little Italy with West Coast hip hop roots
Born and Raised opened in September 2017 at 1909 India Street in Little Italy, a two-story steakhouse with mid-century, Art Deco bones and a modern edge, designed by local architect Paul Basile. The restaurant calls itself an ode to the high church tradition of European fine dining and West Coast hip hop, and the main dining room shows it, lined with black-and-white photographs of old-school rap legends and backed by a glassed-in meat cutting room. Upstairs, an open-air rooftop bar looks out over the neighborhood.
Dry-aged beef drives the menu, with the 20-ounce Bone-In Ribeye as the anchor of a list that also runs to a bone-in New York, T-bone, porterhouse and tomahawk, alongside classic cuts and wagyu. Starters pull the table in other directions, from Uni Spaghetti and Burgundy Snails with bone marrow to a Steak Tartare with yolk and potato chips, and sides like the Dirty Hashbrowns with trout roe and creme fraiche are no afterthought.
Service is part of the show. Staff in tuxedos and Converse work the room with tableside carts, turning out Steak Diane and Caesar salad at the table and pouring Manhattans and martinis to order, and a caviar service includes soft scrambled eggs with lobster and caviar. Larger appetites can share a Beef Wellington, a dry-aged duck or a 40-ounce Maine lobster, and the room holds its retro-modern energy without irony or pretension.
Address: 1909 India St, San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego
Born & Raised takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in San Diego; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 15:00 - 00:00
- Tuesday: 15:00 - 00:00
- Wednesday: 15:00 - 00:00
- Thursday: 15:00 - 00:00
- Friday: 15:00 - 01:00
- Saturday: 16:00 - 01:00
- Sunday: 16:00 - 00:00
Frequently asked about Born & Raised
How do I get a reservation at Born & Raised in San Diego?
Tables at Born & Raised are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger San Diego plan, our San Diego partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Born & Raised?
Born & Raised is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Born & Raised?
Born & Raised keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Born & Raised located?
Born & Raised is in San Diego, at 1909 India St, San Diego, CA 92101. MyRSVP can build it into a full San Diego itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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