Union Kitchen & Tap is one of The 9 Best American Restaurants in Gaslamp, San Diego.

1. Union Kitchen & Tap

8.4
333 5th Ave (at K St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Gaslamp · 39 tips and reviews

Frederico L.Frederico Lara de Oliveira: Great burger and buffalo wings. Nice to seat outside and watch people on the Gaslamp street.

Sebastian V.Sebastian Villalobos: Pulled Pork sandwich... Made in hell to taste like heaven!!!

Omar M.Omar Mier: The union burger, the best and sweet potato fries omg, delicious!!

Rustic Root is one of The 9 Best American Restaurants in Gaslamp, San Diego.

2. Rustic Root

8.1
535 5th Ave (Market), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Gaslamp · 46 tips and reviews

Sara T.Sara Taylor: Go straight to the roof top. Great snacks and a great view.

Katja H.Katja Haack: Great rooftop! When the sun comes out it is perfect. Saturday they play music and from 4pm happy hour starts

Emilia V.Emilia Van Oortegem: Scallops were amazing!😍

The Smoking Gun is one of The 9 Best American Restaurants in Gaslamp, San Diego.

3. The Smoking Gun

7.4
555 Market St (6th Ave), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Gaslamp · 9 tips and reviews

Maricella C.Maricella Chavez: We loved their chili and mimosa flight with fresh juices !

Todd S.Todd S: Nice bar with good service and good drinks.

Nick C.Nick Collins: The #I’mTurningJapanese cocktail was recommended by the bartender, Rachel. Try it, you cannot possibly regret it. Unless you wake up on your stove the next morning. Then you might.

Lionfish is one of The 9 Best American Restaurants in Gaslamp, San Diego.

4. Lionfish

7.3
435 5th Ave, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Gaslamp · 3 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Big appetizers. Sashimi salad, hamachi crudo, spicy crispy rockshrimp, poached butter lobster leg and roasted brussels $98

Lisa S.Lisa S: Salmon roll

David H.David Hornbrook DDS: Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine – San Diego at 14 minutes drive to the southwest of Hornbrook Center for Dentistry

Barleymash is one of The 9 Best American Restaurants in Gaslamp, San Diego.

5. Barleymash

8.6
600 5th Ave (at Market St), San Diego, CA
Sports Bar · Gaslamp · 174 tips and reviews

James V.James Vreeken: Also their Stools / seating is surprisingly cushy and nice and they have a DJ that plays really good music :)

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The "iron fries" (seasoned french fries topped with everything from short rib to turkey chili) make a great shared appetizer.

Merve C.Merve Ceren: Iron Fries San Diego & Supper Stout Braised Short Ribs ♥

Lou & Mickey's is one of The 9 Best American Restaurants in Gaslamp, San Diego.

6. Lou & Mickey's

8.2
224 5th Ave (at L St.), San Diego, CA
Steakhouse · Gaslamp · 62 tips and reviews

Jeffery L.Jeffery Lyman: Crab Cakes & Teriyaki Filet Mignon Tips are incredible for starters.!

Leather S.Leather Spa Village: 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Serious EatsSerious Eats: They make a decent burger for the price, but only if you go during happy hour.

Henry's Pub & Restaurant is one of The 9 Best American Restaurants in Gaslamp, San Diego.

7. Henry's Pub & Restaurant

7.7
618 5th Ave, San Diego, CA
Pub · Gaslamp · 57 tips and reviews

Lucas G.Lucas Guterres: What a fun place! Great music everyday! Live music, DJ's, Karaoke...

Giancarlo S.Giancarlo S.: There is wifi here.

Staci R.Staci Rae: Bloody Gary helps recovering so much better!

Taste & Thirst is one of The 9 Best American Restaurants in Gaslamp, San Diego.

8. Taste & Thirst

7.3
715 4th Ave (btwn F & G St), San Diego, CA
Bar · Gaslamp · 50 tips and reviews

Lia D.Lia Duarte: The best Wednesdays ever! 25 cent wings. Try the hidden siracha and teryaki flavor. My favorite new spot.

Claudia G.Claudia Gomez: I heart the bearded man!! And the Sweet Teas by the pitcher!

JessicaOnly K.JessicaOnly K: $10 steak dinner and a beer! Best deal in town

Greystone Steakhouse is one of The 9 Best American Restaurants in Gaslamp, San Diego.

9. Greystone Steakhouse

7.4
658 5th Ave (at G St), San Diego, CA
Steakhouse · Gaslamp · 31 tips and reviews

Mladen S.Mladen Stojanovic: Really great! Try elk, or buffalo. And hazelnut tart.

Alana Y.Alana Yarbrough: Decadent & delicious. The chemistry is evident in the mix of ingredients in the Oscar Filet and the Grilled Kobe... absolute bliss. Have been here 3x- each time has been superb.

Claire L.Claire La Shomb: Gaylan called me a fat prostitute! Awesome bartender. No really! Love this place.