STK Steakhouse - San Diego (CA)

5 /5 E Norman Dao: During a recent weekday visit near the holidays, my family and I arrived at this establishment for happy hour, where we were impressed by the tasteful Christmas decorations. Despite the early hour for dinner, the atmosphere was welcoming. Our server delivered exceptional service, showcasing outstanding attentiveness and efficiency. Unfortunately i forgot her name but she was Asian, sweet and fast. The extensive menu sampling featured an array of expertly prepared dishes, including mini hamburgers, calamari, Wagyu tacos, steak bites, oysters, etc. The diverse happy hour offerings and delightful donuts, paired with a well-crafted spiced watermelon cocktail, made for a satisfying experience. We would recommend this establishment and intend to return.

5 /5 ZIQI: We had a very nice dinner at STK San Diego tonight to celebrate the holidays. The atmosphere is definitely unique for a steakhouse—it’s very energetic and the music is a bit loud, but it creates a fun, modern environment that’s different from your typical quiet fine dining. The food was well-prepared and enjoyable: The bread: It’s a warm, pull-apart brioche topped with a subtle blue cheese butter and served with a fresh chive oil. It’s easy to see why people often ask for a second round. Japanese A5 Wagyu Potstickers: Tried these from the holiday cheers menu; they were crunchy and a great way to start the meal. Filet & Lobster and Cowgirl Steak: Both cuts were high quality and cooked exactly to our preference. Drinks: The Rosé was a solid choice, and the Fade to Blackberry was a flavorful, though surprisingly strong, whiskey cocktail. Overall, it’s a great spot if youre looking for quality steak in a high-energy setting.

5 /5 Felipe Toscano: Had an amazing experience at STK Steakhouse downtown. Shoutout to Josh, our server. He was professional, attentive, and made the night effortless. Drinks stayed perfect with no spills, he recommended some incredible appetizers and entrées, and his wine pairing was spot on. We had a client fly in from New Orleans for a photo and video shoot and came here right after. It was the perfect spot to wrap the day. Great vibe, great food, and even better service. We’ll definitely be back!

5 /5 Cynthia Gomez: Loved it. Food was great. Carly was great. She gave us options and listen to our needs. She was absolutely fabulous. Drinks were strong and great. Came to celebrate my birthday just my mom and I. It was our first time and we definitely give it a 10/10.

3 /5 Bonnie Ye: I’ve been here a few times for happy hour and brunch. The decor and atmosphere are great - modern and somewhat upscale. It’s spacious. They also have a back room, great for group gathering. Brunch menu was good but food was not impressive. I ordered an espresso martini - you can have a creamy version or black version, not worth $30 a drink (with taxes and tip). Their happy hour is a very good deal. Their mini cheeseburgers and truffle fries were good. I’d go back for happy hour again. For my visit this time for dinner, i ordered a Large ribeye with red wine sauce and a Brussel sprout side dish. Shortly after, they brought me 12oz ribeye, not 16oz. It seems very fast for a piece of steak to be ready! They brought it back to get me the correct one. The steak was tender and delicious with red wine sauce. Brussel sprouts were a bit too soft and sweet for my taste. There wasn’t much bacon pieces. They cleared our plates away pretty fast, as we were finishing up our last bite! The check followed quickly as well. It seems very rushed. It’s not a $200 worthy meal.