STK
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
Restaurant in San Diego, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
STK is worth booking for a high-energy Gaslamp steakhouse meal, especially for birthdays, group dinners, weekend brunch, or a night that continues after dinner. Expect a $$$ Modern American steakhouse-lounge format with smart-casual dress, DJs, cocktails, steak, seafood, a 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. It is less suited to quiet, chef-led dining.
About STK
STK in San Diego is best understood through the basics: a Modern American Steakhouse with $$$ pricing, a smart-casual dress code, posted hours that begin at 2:30 PM Monday through Friday and 9 AM on weekends.
The first-timer decision is simple. Consider it if Delmonico steak, wagyu carpaccio, grilled octopus, tuna tartare, or Lil' BRGs sound like the right kind of order for the table. Skip it if the priority is a lower-spend meal or details not confirmed here, such as a chef-led tasting format or a specific service style.
The restaurant’s hours are Monday through Thursday from 2:30–11 PM, Friday from 2:30 PM–12 AM, Saturday from 9 AM–12 AM, Sunday from 9 AM–11 PM.
Book for a Modern American Steakhouse menu
Cuisine is Modern American Steakhouse, with named dishes that include Delmonico steak, wagyu carpaccio, grilled octopus, tuna tartare, Lil' BRGs.
That makes STK a straightforward option for diners looking specifically for a steakhouse meal in San Diego. The confirmed smart-casual dress code also gives the booking a dressed-up frame without requiring formal attire.
Price-wise, treat it as a $$$ restaurant. The restaurant is also listed with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026), which is the confirmed recognition available here.
Use the hours to choose the right visit
For travelers or locals planning around San Diego, STK can be one stop in a broader dining itinerary. Broader San Diego planning pages are useful if the day includes restaurants, hotels, bars, wineries, or experiences beyond this reservation: San Diego restaurants, San Diego hotels, San Diego bars, San Diego wineries, San Diego experiences.
Dinner is a clear way to approach a steakhouse booking, especially on weekdays when hours begin at 2:30 PM. The hours also show earlier opening on Saturday and Sunday, but no specific lunch service is confirmed here.
If timing matters, use the posted schedule as the anchor: Monday through Thursday 2:30–11 PM, Friday 2:30 PM–12 AM, Saturday 9 AM–12 AM, Sunday 9 AM–11 PM. Booking ahead can be sensible, but no specific reservation difficulty or seat count is confirmed here.
Planning details
- Location
- 600 F St, San Diego, CA 92101
- Website
- stksteakhouse.com/en-us/location/san-diego
- Phone
- (619) 354-5988
Venue details
Ambiance
A lively, modern steakhouse-lounge atmosphere with DJs, vibrant dining, and dramatic vibe dining energy in a sleek hotel setting.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Delmonico steak
- wagyu carpaccio
- grilled octopus
- tuna tartare
- Lil' BRGs
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STK good for a special occasion?
It may fit if you want a San Diego Modern American Steakhouse with a smart-casual dress code and $$$ pricing. The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026) is also a confirmed recognition.
Is STK worth the price?
It can be, if you want the Modern American Steakhouse format and are comfortable with $$$ pricing. If you mainly want a lower-cost meal, other San Diego dining options may make more sense.
Is STK good for solo dining?
No specific solo-dining setup is confirmed here. The information is that STK is a $$$ Modern American Steakhouse in San Diego.
Does STK handle dietary restrictions?
No specific dietary or allergy accommodation details are confirmed here.
Is lunch or dinner better at STK?
Dinner is a clear steakhouse use case, especially because weekday hours begin at 2:30 PM. Weekend hours begin at 9 AM, but no specific lunch service is confirmed here.
How far ahead should I book STK?
Booking ahead is a sensible choice for a $$$ steakhouse, but no specific reservation difficulty is confirmed here.
Is the tasting menu worth it at STK?
No tasting-menu format is confirmed here. The grounded approach is to consider STK for its Modern American Steakhouse menu, including dishes such as Delmonico steak, wagyu carpaccio, grilled octopus, tuna tartare, Lil' BRGs.
