Downtown San Diego is the perfect place for hosting your special event. With an endless variety of restaurants, nightclubs and lounges, you can plan the perfect event that is sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests. San Diego’s newest venues run the gamut from urban chic with an electrifying vibe to retro with a mellow ambiance. Whatever you’re in the mood for, you’ll find the perfect setting for your event in downtown San Diego.
ANTHOLOGY
New American cuisine
Live music
Supper club ambiance
Capacity: 300 seated;
500 reception
Located near “Little Italy,” Anthology’s ambiance is reminiscent of a 30s and 40s supper club with a decidedly modern spin. Culinary superstar Bradley Ogden and executive chef Marc Broussarie have created a delectable menu featuring New American Cuisine. From blue cheese soufflé to pan-seared sea bass, your taste buds will be delighted. Dishes are cooked up with fresh, seasonal ingredients and can be complemented with a wine list featuring more than 250 world-class selections. Anthology also hosts an exciting array of local and international musicians. This 13,000 square-foot restaurant offers three levels including a mezzanine, VIP dining room and the Fireside Lounge with an 18 foot fireplace.
Anthology
1337 India Street
San Diego, CA 92101
619-595-0300 www.AnthologySD.com
SWEETWATER SALOON
New American cuisine
Live music
Supper club ambiance
Capacity: 300 seated; 500 reception
Sweetwater Saloon, a laid back den of glamour located off the lobby of Hard Rock Hotel, exudes a casual atmosphere for relaxed conversation over cocktails. You can catch a game on one of the club’s flat screen TVs or listen to tunes spun by the hottest area DJs. With black leather accents and oversized crystal chandeliers, the saloon is infused with a rock’ n roll sexiness. Sweetwater offers special accommodations to the beer enthusiast in your crowd – two specially designed tables feature an individual beer tap, allowing guests to choose their favorite beer and serve themselves.
Moonstone Lounge is a dramatic rooftop pool, bar and lounge with fabulous views of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter. Moonstone’s ambiance transforms throughout the day from a stylish oasis in the afternoon to a vibrant nightspot. Private cabanas surround the rooftop pool and feature lounge seating, flat screen TV’s and mini bars, perfect for an intimate gathering at the end of the day. Sectional seating surround the lounge’s fire pits. An oversized mirror reflects the rooftop pool and also provides a dramatic backdrop to Moonstone’s wood and white stone bar.
Journey to Ivy Hotel’s rooftop and discover Eden, the lounge, pool and sundeck paradise. New this spring, Eden offers breakfast and lunch as the Quarter Kitchen begins serving its whimsical creations by chef Damon Gordon. Guests can enjoy delectable offerings including mouth-watering breakfast burritos, stuffed vanilla French toast or eggs Benedict while sipping champagne and drinking in the spectacular wrap-around views of downtown. The roof features a sparkling pool surrounded by private cabanas, each with their own 42” plasma HDTVs. On the weekends, Eden heats up with live music and two bars serving signature cocktails. With 17,000 square feet, Eden is San Diego’s largest rooftop entertaining space.
EXY is the Gaslamp’s newest restaurant and lounge. Enjoy the laid back atmosphere while sipping cocktails and catching a glimpse of the game on one of the four flat screen TVs. The sophisticated yet simple menu features innovative Greek cuisine created by Chef Carter Shuffler and EXY founder George Katakalidis. Menu offerings include shrimp souvlakia, lamb sliders and moussaka ravioli to name but a few. The lounge at EXY is the perfect place to enjoy premium cocktails or a glass of wine from their extensive collection. When you’re in the mood for delicious, Mediterranean delicacies and a metropolitan hip vibe, EXY is the place to be.
EXY Chic Greek Restaurant 789 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
619-238-0412 www.exysandiego.com
JADE THEATER
Modern luxury in a Zen-like atmosphere
Progressive Asian cuisine
Private dining rooms
Capacity: 150 indoor/380 outdoor seated; 300 indoor/500 outdoor reception; 1,100 indoor and out with full buyout
Jade Theater is a multi-level venue encompassing a stylish lounge, progressive Asian restaurant and boutique nightclub. The lounge is an ideal place for cocktails and conversation with its intimate and soothing vibe. For those who thrive on the energy of a hot club scene, the nightclub’s state-of-the-art sound system, exotic cocktails and exclusive and semi-private VIP areas, will thoroughly please guests. The Jade Kitchen is a new adventure in fine dining, featuring exotic ingredients from Asia’s diverse cultures and a Zen-like experience. Nibble on appetizers like crab kimchi or feast on dishes like sugar-spiced salmon and char sui duck. With its simple and natural ambiance, the Jade Theater is a sanctuary in the heart of downtown.
Jade Theater 701 C Street
San Diego, CA 92101
619-889-3836 www.jadetheater.com
Restaurant & Concierge Services Available Let the Corporation’s experienced Restaurant and Concierge Services staff assist you when planning an offsite event.
Contact Laurie Peters, Restaurant and Concierge Services Manager, at
(619)525-5291 or by email.
