Monday night is free for dining out, and we’ve made reservations for groups of six to eight to join forces and enjoy a pay-your-own-way dinner within a 10-20 minute drive. Grab a colleague or go solo to network with new faces.
How it works:
Save your spot using this signup form. Click “RSVP” then “Yes” and your chosen restaurant.
Local Guides’ Take: Favorite Rancho Bernardo neighborhood spot, and best craft drinks
Refined-comfort American dishes designed for sharing on a seasonally changing menu, served with about 40 beers on tap (including house-brewed Abnormal beers) and an extensive wine list. A casual neighborhood restaurant with cozy booths and a bar offering a glimpse into the brewery, billed as San Diego’s only restaurant, winery, and brewery in one. Closed Sundays.
Distance: 4 miles, 10-12 minute drive
Pricing: $$ ($11-30)
16990 Via Tazon
San Diego, CA 92127
Local Guides’ Take: Casual, enjoyable environment with good beer
As San Diego’s oldest surviving post-Prohibition craft brewery, founded in February 1989 by former Pabst brewmaster Karl Strauss, the brewery is credited with launching San Diego’s modern craft beer movement. Award-winning beers paired with American brewpub fare, with a patio and plenty of space for groups.
https://www.karlstrauss.com/location/4s-ranch/menu
Distance: 4 miles (10-12 minute drive)
Pricing: $$ ($11 – $30)
10488 Reserve Dr.
San Diego, CA 92127
(Note this address; there are multiple locations)
Local Guides’ Take: Best Regional Cuisine
Hyderabadi-style Indian cuisine, including dum biryani, tandoori dishes, kebabs, and curries such as butter chicken, plus a weekend brunch buffet. A large, comfortable dining room with booth seating and a spacious semi-outdoor patio that suits groups. Halal certified.
https://www.baharsd.com/index.html
Distance: 4 miles, 10-12 minute drive
Pricing: $$ ($11-30)
10436 Craftsman Way Ste 120,
San Diego, CA 92127
Local Guides’ Take: Top Trending Spot
Elevated, modern Mexican cuisine (“Mexican Redefined”), with dishes such as mole enchiladas, braised short ribs and an achiote tequila chicken burrito, plus tacos, handcrafted cocktails and a tequila-focused bar. The brand behind the restaurant is Mark Wahlberg’s Flecha Azul tequila, and this is their third outpost for traditional Mexican fare with a twist. A polished-casual, lively 6,938-square-foot space with open-air patios, offering Tacos + Tequila Tuesdays and Endless Sunday Brunch.
https://flechacantina.com/hours-locations/
Distance: 4 miles, 10-12 minute drive
Pricing: $$$ ($31-60)
10514 Craftsman Way
San Diego, CA 92127
Our hotel guest room block at Salamander Washington DC is now sold out.
If you would still like to stay at the Salamander, you may check public availability directly with the hotel. There are also several nearby hotels within walking distance of the conference & gala venue, including:
