Here's a closer look at San Diego's newest eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events this spring. The new and renovated San Diego venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fundraisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, team-building activities, conferences, meetings, and more.
A note regarding COVID-19: Some of the venues listed here may not yet be available for hosting events due to the pandemic, or they may be operating at a lower capacity.
Moe’s Steakhouse
After closing for a two-year renovation in 2020, Moe’s Steakhouse reopened its upscale steakhouse concept in Mission Beach in March. Accordingly, the menu features a range of sumptuous steaks, along with classic dishes like fruite di mare, made with shellfish, fennel sausage, and tagliatelle, plus house-made pasta, French onion soup and garlic rosemary chicken. The 1,700-square-foot dining room can accommodate up to 60 seated guests or 70 for cocktail-style receptions and is anchored by an opulent bar with leather tufted bar tools and golden lighting.
Photo: Courtesy of Moe’s Steakhouse
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
In December, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina unveiled the first phase of an $88 million renovation, which included the upgrade and expansion of 46 meeting rooms, encompassing nearly 130,000 square feet of flexible indoor-outdoor space. Set on the San Diego harbor and equipped with 46 boat slips, the 1,053-room property offers an airy, coastal feel with an oceanic color palette. Among the many designated event spaces, planners can host large-scale gatherings in the 14,000-square-foot Pacific Jewel Ballroom, which accommodates as many as 1,200 for seated banquets and 2,100 for cocktail-style receptions; the 9,880-square-foot Silver Pearl Ballroom that seats 900 or accommodates 1,450 for receptions; and dozens of breakout rooms for groups as intimate as 15. With modern enhancements like an integrated Zoom broadcast system, Samsung Flip screens, and built-in ceiling microphones, the property is equipped for high-tech virtual and hybrid meetings alike. Additional event-related amenities include five on-site dining destinations, a customizable video screen wall, water bottle fill stations, and a bipolar ionization air filtration system.
Photo: Courtesy of Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Cevasco's
Set in Olde Del Mar, Cevasco's completed a renovation in February, making the vibe at once trendy and classic, with details such as a subway tile bar, eye-catching lighting, and a spacious, heated outdoor patio. Spanning 1,850 square feet, the restaurant seats up to 80 guests and fits up to 100 for receptions. For smaller groups, the bar and lounge accommodate 20 and 30, respectively. Cevasco's Italian menu also brings together elevated and casual bites, with a menu consisting of everything from pizza and paninis to black truffle linguini and scallop crudo.
Photo: Courtesy of Cevasco’s
Pure Project North Park
Pure Project North Park made its debut in March. The fifth local spot from Pure Brewing, this taproom offers backyard biergarten vibes in an urban setting spanning 7,000 square feet, including a 4,000-square-foot outdoor space, and a 378-square-foot covered porch that can be reserved for parties of up to 30 guests. Full buyouts are available for up to 150 seated guests, or 300 for cocktail-style events. Notable features include a 20-tap bar, Adirondack rockers and porch swings, fire pits, and pops of greenery. While the venue doesn’t serve food, planners are welcome to bring in food trucks or caterers for events.
Photo: Courtesy of Pure Project North Park
Wild ‘N Out Sports Bar and Arcade
In February, the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter welcomed Wild ‘N Out Sports Bar and Arcade, a concept developed by Nick Cannon based on his MTV show Wild ‘N Out. Decked out in hip-hop memorabilia, the self-designated “eatertainment” destination is a restaurant by day and a nightclub after dark, with fun elements like arcade games, video games, virtual reality experiences, and dozens of television screens. Additionally, the 3,500-square-foot, two-story space is equipped for DJs and live performances. The kitchen churns out casual fare, including burgers, wings, chicken fingers, and ice cream sundaes, while the bar menu features oversized strawberry margaritas, mango daiquiris, and other party-style cocktails, plus bottle service options available at night. The venue can accommodate parties up to 200.
Photo: Courtesy of Wild ‘N Out Sports Bar and Arcade
