"Born and Raised was a fantastic experience overall. We had a reservation but couldn’t make it to the rooftop; however, the interior design is beautiful and totally makes up for it. The food was excellent, we ordered the Caesar salad, which was prepared in front of us and tasted amazing, and the steak was perfectly cooked and very flavorful. The staff were super friendly, the vibe was chill and cool, and everything felt relaxed yet upscale. Highly recommend it."

"Amazing atmosphere and city views from the 2nd floor. The architecture is beautiful and amazing, great vibes. Our waiter was a little cold and should’ve moved to the other side of the table to grab things instead of leaning over several people. The food is just too good, very good beef Wellington, appetizers, side, and delicious desserts. The bar makes incredible cocktails, great job! And the bathrooms are top tier. lol. For real tho."

"I wasn't born and raised in San Diego; however, I have lived in San Diego since 2000. I've been to many restaurants in SD but hands down, please, Born and Raised is clearly the best restaurant quietly waiting for you explore. This was our first time to visit; we celebrated my husband's birthday. The moment you walk in the ambience and design set the vibe for you - its classy, more covert, than cocky. We waited less than 15 minutes to be seated (btw it was a Friday and the downstair bar was packed!) We were led upstairs where another bar was full, and our table was perfect. We had a view of Little Italy. We ordered drinks and Art, our server was knowledgeable, charming a good listener. I order a drink, not on the menu, and they delivered! My husband ordered the Whiskey Smash, I asked for a Rosemary Gimlet, and it was perfect! Dinner was delicious. My husband ordered the pork chop, and I ordered the lamb. The portion size of the food and the drinks were generous. Surprisingly the drinkware was actually full size and not the common, small ,4 oz glasses you find at other restaurants. We ordered a second round of drinks and when it came time for the dessert, Born and Raised elevated their status in my opinion! A birthday dessert was a simple macaron and a candle, but it was the third round of drinks what blew us away. We ordered the Espresso Martini with tequila reposado - fantastic and the design on the foam of the drink said Happy Birthday and mine was a design of a rose! These artistic touches made our night! Our server and those circulating around were so attentive and yet, not overbearing. Considered this restaurant to be your new sanctuary! Thank you Born and Raised you have elevated the dinning experience!! We will be back."

"Service was impeccable! Scott was great, very personable and knowledgeable of the menu. We began with the bread and the yellowtail crudo. The bread was the oerfect amount if garlicly and fluffy. I don't do raw fish, but tried the crudo and it was so tender! Our entree was the 20oz bone in ribeye medium rare. It was cooked to perfection! We did try all 4 of the sauces but honestly the dry-age steak needed no extra flavor. For our sides we had the mushrooms in a delicious sauce, the broccolini with a spicy chilean sauce, and the Mac and cheese. For dessert we tried the carrot cake and the cheesecake. You cannot go wrong with either. The carrot cake had a wonderful creamy cinnamon taste. The yuzu cheesecake had a distinct but not overpowering citrus flavor. The decor was very fun. The music was a tad loud, it was difficult to hear the sommelier and our server when he was explaining the desserts. The lighting at the table was slightly too dim, making it a little difficult to see what we were cutting while eating our steak."

"My brother‑in‑law was in town and said he needed an amazing steak. Say less — we knew exactly where to take him. Born & Raised is our go‑to spot for steak lovers and out‑of‑towners. In my opinion, it’s a true San Diego staple. It sits right in beautiful Little Italy. The rooftop has a great view of the San Diego cityscape — it really shows off how gorgeous this city is. The service and attention to detail are next level. Every fixture is custom and intentional — exactly what you expect from a Consortium restaurant — but this one is easily one of my favorites. We ordered the bread, the tableside Caesar, a steak sampler, the ribeye and a few sides to share. Everything was incredible. The bread was warm, flaky, and buttery. The steak sampler was a fun way to try a few cuts, but the dry‑aged steak was the standout for me. The sides rounded out the meal perfectly. We each had a couple of cocktails, all beautifully crafted. Yes, it’s on the pricier side, but the experience is absolutely worth it — especially if you want something memorable and uniquely San Diego."