Concierge Picks: Gaby Delgado, Hard Rock Hotel

by Erin Chambers - Citysearch Editor - 9,287 Reviews - 164 Lists

Updated: November 08, 2008

They've tried all the restaurants, can get you on any club's list, and keep the city's top stylists on speed dial. Talk about being connected. And now San Diego's most elite hotel concierges are spilling some of their insider knowledge out to you. This week we caught up with Gaby at the Hard Rock to see what's on her radar:

On this page:Where to splurge on a fabulous meal, Where to go for a budget meal, Where to go for a trendy scene, Where to go for casual drinks, Where Gaby goes for takeout, Where to entertain the kids.

Where to splurge on a fabulous meal

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Nobu
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    207 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    "Nobu has great portions to share from their salads, hot and brick dishes, and the big daddy--the Omakase which is to experience the Essence of Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's cuisine."

Where to go for a budget meal

  1. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Neighborhood
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    777 G St, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    "Another great option would be the Neighborhood Bar and Grill which has an $8 burger that comes with great skinny fries."

  2. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Mary Jane's Coffee Shop
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    207 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    "Maryjane's has the best Happy Hour with a $5 menu for munchin' and a $3-$5 menu for sippin' and during regular hours their Almost- Famous options start at $13 dollars."

Where to go for a trendy scene

  1. 4 3 Star Rating: Average Float
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    207 Fifith Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    "The Gerber Bars Sweetwater and Moonstone are the place to be and be scene. At Sweetwater you can have your own beer on tap at your table and at Moonstone you can set next to a fire pit and sip on your drinks in style."

  2. 5 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Sweetwater Saloon -- CLOSED
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    207 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    "The Gerber Bars Sweetwater and Moonstone are the place to be and be scene. At Sweetwater you can have your own beer on tap at your table and at Moonstone you can set next to a fire pit and sip on your drinks in style."

Where to go for casual drinks

  1. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Dussini Mediterranean Bistro
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    275 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    "Dussini's loft bar is cool and casual and has the tastiest Mango Moonshot Mojito."

Where Gaby goes for takeout

  1. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Burger Lounge
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    1101 Wall St, LA Jolla, CA 92037 (map)

    "When in Coronado it would be the Burger Lounge--the Grilled Turkey Burger is delicious."

  2. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Beach City Market
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    3 Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101 (map)

    "If in downtown it would be Beach City Market which has yummy food from great Acai Energy bowls to fresh sushi to go."

Where to entertain the kids

  1. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cabrillo National Monument
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    1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106 (map)

    "One of my favorite places to tell people to take their kids is the Cabrillo National Monument which has exhibits, whale watching (seasonal Dec.-March), tidepools, trails, the newly restored Old Point Loma Lighthouse and the best views of downtown, the bay and Coronado Island."