Veteran eatery delivers old-world elegance with tableside dishes, classic cocktails & a piano bar. Based on 147 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
505 Kalmia St, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 234-3525
Hours
| Friday | 5 PM–2 AM |
| Saturday | 5 PM–2 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
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Reservations: imperialhouserestaurant.comopentable.com
Reviews
Jeremy Waits
Would give more than 5 stars. Amazing isn’t adequate. The folks who work here made us feel like family. They shared stories of the history of the building, including ghost stories- that’s right, apparently the place is haunted! This was in my top 5 best steaks of all time. The decor and vibe are crazy -old school upscale, classy, cozy. But again, the staff stole the show – that is until the ghost threw a plaque from a door to the ground…!!! Do yourself a favor and go experience the Imperial!
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DarkSidesHero
Came here after landing at the San Diego airport. Not bad at all. Got the Ribeye steak. Bit salty but can’t complain. Wanted steak and all the other steak places were closing early, 9pm. Live music was good as well. If I were to ever come back around here I’d stop here again.
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Rachel Claire
Came here on a whim. This place saved our 5 year anniversary! We are “steak people” and let google lead the search when our favorite place was closed for the night. Tucked away right on the edge of Balboa Park, this place is a gem. Delicious steak, fantastic service and did i mention the “Ron Swanson vibe” the leather chairs evoke? I also apparently like martinis now because I had the best blueberry lemon drop martini ever made. Only “down side” is this isn’t an every day dining out spot due to “anniversary prices”, if you get my drift. Worth every penny though. Really appreciated Chef Dave’s personal hello at the end of the meal. We will definitely be back on a weekend for the live music in the bar!
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k mats
Great environment and the food was fabulous. The Cowboy Rib Eye Steak was tender, moist and just the right spices to top it off-5 Stars to Chef “Dave” and 5-Stars go to our servers Adrian and Sergio, who were both professional, service oriented and down right hospitable. Appetizers Cocktail Shrimp and desserts w/ice cream (thanks Sergio) was simply delicious. Definitely will be back! Free parking across the street, just bring your information on your License Plate.
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Ian White
Great food and great service. Knowledge staff. Nice atmosphere. Right next to balboa park. Also live piano music and Happy hour during the week. Stop by and see for yourself.
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James Forrest
I dont understand how a steakhouse can be out of baked potatoes? Also no bread for the table!? This is a $70/steak restaurant? Also only had a couple house wines by the glass. The steak was delicious (a tad salty but cooked as ordered) and the service was good but everything else was a disappointment. High end steakhouse prices without the value.
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Glenn DiResto
Stopped in after St. Patrick’s Day Parade it was a very vintage and interesting atmosphere. But fun was had by all.
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William Butler Sr.
Nice private romantic ambiance with attentive services from Sergio!! Food full of flavor and well proportioned that was well worth the cost for the experience with My Love!!! Definitely worth the $$$!!
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Linda Ducas
I will not be going here again. We had a reservation at 5:30, but were told the server did not show up so the restaurant was not open. We were told we could sit in the bar and order dinner. We were a bit confused and asked what was going on. There was a bald man sitting in the bar who was EXTREMELY rude and spoke to us like we were morons. We were told the restaurant didn’t open for dinner until 6pm, although we were given a 5:30 reservation. We sat in the bar for about 20 minutes, but it was extremely cold. We talked about leaving, and then the hostess said the server showed up, so she seated us in the dining room. The food was VERY good (we ordered steak), and the server was very attentive. We were the only customers there at the time.
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jake lyman
Steak and everything else made in house was amazing, the appetizers seemed to have a pre-heated frozen taste however and the cake slices we ordered were definitely from off site or been in a fridge for more than a couple days. The vibe is a little off for the price as well, It’s definitely a family dining experience but it does not feel as high end as the price would make it seem. This is still one of the best steaks I’ve ever had in my life however.
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