The Lion's Share

The Lion's Share

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The Lion's Share sits at 629 Kettner Boulevard in Downtown San Diego, pairing a menu of elevated bar food with a cocktail program built on fresh ingredients. The space also functions as a private dining venue, with capacity upstairs and in the main restaurant for seated dinners or larger receptions.

The kitchen's sausage board — four house-made links with grilled toast, mustard, and pickles — comes up often among regulars, alongside a burger, sliders, tartare, duck, and a cheese board.

San Diego Magazine named The Lion's Share to its Best of 2025 list. Reputation on the food is strong, though word on service and pacing runs more mixed.
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CRITICCovered by San Diego Magazine
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RATINGS4.6 stars across 1,808 reviews2 sources
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City

San Diego

Neighborhood

Downtown San Diego

Price

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Cuisine

Bar & Grill

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