Mister A's · Restaurant · San Diego
Iconic rooftop fine dining above San Diego since 1965
Mister A's has looked out over San Diego since 1965, from the 12th floor of the Manchester Financial Building in Bankers Hill. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping skyline views from the dining room, and the outdoor terrace adds upscale lounge seating. In the 1970s the restaurant arranged for Balboa Park's California Tower to be lit for its diners, and the tower has been lit every night since.
The history runs as deep as the elevation. The doors opened on May 17, 1965, and the restaurant marked its 50th anniversary in 2015. A 2022 renovation set out to bring original pieces back into the rooms, restoring the private Blue Room to its original style and giving the outdoor deck an expanded bar menu to match its new lounge seating.
Executive Chef Stephane Voitzwinkler leads a kitchen that leans on French technique and produce from local farms. Expect king salmon Wellington with foraged mushroom duxelles and bearnaise, roasted lamb loin with local farm ratatouille, Alaskan halibut Provencale, and Brandt Farm prime tenderloin or ribeye with bordelaise. The bar and lounge open at 3:30pm daily with aperitif specials and the same skyline behind them.
The room works for dinner nightly, lunch Wednesday through Friday, and weekend brunch, with live jazz on Saturdays. It has been the backdrop to thousands of San Diego marriage proposals. Business casual dress keeps it sharp, and valet parking is on the Fourth Avenue side of the building.
Address: 2550 Fifth Ave 12th floor, San Diego, CA 92103, San Diego
Mister A's 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: 15:30 - 22:00
- Tuesday: 15:30 - 22:00
- Wednesday: 11:00 - 22:00
- Thursday: 11:00 - 22:00
- Friday: 11:00 - 23:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 23:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 22:00
Frequently asked about Mister A's
How do I get a reservation at Mister A's in San Diego?
Tables at Mister A's 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 Mister A's?
Mister A's 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 Mister A's?
Mister A's 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 Mister A's located?
Mister A's is in San Diego, at 2550 Fifth Ave 12th floor, San Diego, CA 92103. MyRSVP can build it into a full San Diego itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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