Whether it’s a quaint get-together amongst friends or a large-scale business gathering, private dining takes your special night and decks it out to the nines. Spoil yourself this holiday season by leaving your kitchen unscathed and letting the hospitality professionals do what they do best: take care of you, with expectational service and standards. Read on for our guide of where to go and how to get your party started.
Puesto boasts several unique event venues throughout San Diego.
La Jolla
Headquarters
Mission Valley
With several event venues in San Diego, Puesto offers spacious outdoor patios and stunning indoor spaces. At Puesto La Jolla, enjoy a newly redesigned restaurant interior and a lively outdoor deck. The Plancha Room is perfect for corporate dinners or celebrations of up to 50 guests, while a full indoor buyout, including the bar, can accommodate up to 95 guests for a reception-style fiesta. In Mission Valley, gatherings can range from cozy private dining rooms to family-style fiestas for 70 on the patio, with the restaurant capable of hosting up to 400 for unforgettable events. This location features two patios and two private indoor spaces, one with A/V capabilities, along with views of the iconic bar and award-winning brewery. At The Headquarters, choose between an intimate dinner in the Loft or a family-style fiesta for 45 in the Chor Boogie dining room. At Puesto, we believe every day should be a party! eatpuesto.com
Near major downtown venues like Petco Park and the convention center.
Outdoor and perfect for hosting guests in San Diego’s warm weather.
Roy’s Restaurant
Roy’s brings the aloha spirit to San Diego’s waterfront.
Situated on the grounds of the Marriott Marquis, Roy’s San Diego offers sweeping views of the marina and San Diego Bay. From our intimate wine room to our breezy outdoor lanai to full restaurant buyouts, we have the perfect space for your next event.
Our seasonally inspired menu is an artful fusion of bold Asian flavors and classic French preparations, brought together to create Roy Yamaguchi’s signature Hawaiian Fusion cuisine. Enjoy one of our signature tropical cocktails or allow us to craft a custom cocktail just for your guests. Complete your dining experience with a selection from our expansive wine list.
For an event they’ll rave about, we invite you to experience Roy’s San Diego.
Features
Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Multiple private and semiprivate spaces for groups of 10 to 500.
Dedicated private dining director to help plan your perfect event.
Custom menus and cocktails available
State-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.
333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, California 92101 | 619-239-7697 roysrestaurant.com
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
The best private dining in San Diego with four unique restaurants.
Experience exceptional waterfront dining at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, where four distinct restaurants offer extraordinary cuisine and customizable private dining options. Whether hosting an intimate dinner or a large celebration, each venue provides a unique atmosphere and unforgettable culinary experience tailored to your event.
Rumorosa: Dive into the bold and vibrant flavors of Baja cuisine, with an ambiance that captures the essence of San Diego’s laid-back vibe.
Brewery X: Satisfy your cravings with artisanal pizzas, juicy burgers, and fresh seafood dishes, all paired perfectly with our carefully crafted brews.
Sunglow: Nestled poolside with breathtaking views of the marina, Sunglow is the ultimate destination to enjoy refreshing, summer-inspired cocktails and fresh, seasonal dishes.
Bay Tower Lounge: Overlooking the iconic San Diego Bay, the Bay Tower Lounge offers handcrafted signature cocktails and a diverse menu designed to please every type of foodie.
Features
Four waterfront restaurants for private, semi-private, and buyout events.
Accommodates 10 to 300 guests for various event sizes.
Offers cocktail receptions, plated dinners, buffets, and station-style events.
Stunning waterfront views to elevate your event experience.
Customizable spaces tailored to your event’s unique needs.
Celebrate in style and experience the ultimate in vibe dining events with STK!
STK Steakhouse offers stunning spaces and private event rooms for any occasion with a vibrant mix of stylish dining, lounge spaces, paired with signature menus and world-class service. Whether you are planning an intimate dinner party or blowout celebration, our dedicated special events team will take care of every detail and make it an event to remember.
For over 80 years, The Marine Room has stood as a premier oceanfront dining destination, renowned for its breathtaking views and exceptional cuisine. Here, each occasion transforms into a memorable experience, allowing you to see the ocean in a whole new light. Dine amidst the waves and enjoy stunning panoramic vistas as the sun gracefully sinks into the shimmering waters. Our seasonal high-tide dinners provide a truly unique setting that elevates your dining experience. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our dedicated team is here to ensure every detail is tailored to perfection, making your event truly unforgettable.
Features
Décor elegance and charm, with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean serving as the backdrop.
Popular Dishes: Salmon Cornets, Caviar Service, Uni Santa Barbara.
Max capacity of 200 seated and 250 reception style for full restaurant buyout.
For intimate gatherings, 20–100 guests in semi-private dining rooms.
1950 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla, California 92037 | 858-459-7222 marineroom.com
The Shores Restaurant
Experience private dining seaside, where stunning ocean views meet fresh, sustainable California coastal-inspired cuisine. Enjoy curated cocktails and craft beers just steps from the sand in a range of unique event spaces. Choose between an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, our beachfront lawn, open-air patios, and private ocean-view Acapulco deck can accommodate groups of any size. Bring your loved ones together and create unforgettable memories at this beautiful seaside escape.
Features
Private indoor and outdoor venues from 40–300 guests.
Event coordination from our friendly and experienced catering team.
Customized and creative menus to accommodate all event types.
Experience an intimate and authentic Italian dining experience at Ciccia Osteria in San Diego. Our private dining space is perfect for special occasions, offering personalized service, rustic decor, and a cozy atmosphere. Indulge in hand-crafted dishes made with the freshest ingredients. Whether it’s a family gathering, celebration, or corporate event, Ciccia Osteria ensures an unforgettable experience.
Features
Customizable menus featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
Dedicated private dining area with warm, rustic ambiance.
Attentive service tailored to your event’s specific needs.
2233 Logan Avenue, San Diego, California 92113 | 619-674-4069 cicciasandiego.com
Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara
Tucked away in the scenic hills of north county San Diego, Seasons Restaurant proudly celebrates seasonal flavors and locally-sourced ingredients. Choose your vibe: the intimate Chef’s Table, cozy Private Dining room, or breezy Outdoor Veranda. Our culinary creativity and personalized menus wow, but it’s the outstanding service and genuine connections that make every meal unforgettable.
Features
Private Dining Room: Ideal for intimate meetings and gatherings for up to 24 guests.
Veranda: Elegant patio fit for any celebration of up to 40 guests.
Restaurant: Buy-outs available, accommodating up to 97 guests.
7210 Blue Heron Place, Carlsbad, California 92011 | 760-603-3716 seasonsaviara.com
Juniper & Ivy
From intimate gatherings to blowout soirées, each of our private event spaces has been recently updated to create the ideal setting for your next celebration. Our private dining room, semi-private cubes, covered patio, and tented outdoor space are the perfect places to gather. Create a unique event and pair our edgy decor with customized, local menus and award-winning wines. It’s no wonder OpenTable ranked us amongst the Top 100 Restaurants in America for a Big Night Out!
Features
Customizable styling and menu planning.
Indoor and outdoor options.
Spaces for all events from intimate to corporate.
2228 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, California 92101 General: 619-269-9036 | Events: 619-487-9627 juniperandivy.com
Marisi
From intimate gatherings to blowout soirées, each of our private event spaces has been recently updated to create the ideal setting for your next celebration. Our private dining room, semi-private cubes, covered patio, and tented outdoor space are the perfect places to gather. Create a unique event and pair our edgy decor with customized, local menus and award-winning wines. It’s no wonder OpenTable ranked us amongst the Top 100 Restaurants in America for a Big Night Out!
Features
In La Jolla Cove, a short walk to the beach.
Event spaces for intimate gatherings or sunny, breezy dinners.
Tasting menus highlight classics from La Jolla and the Amalfi Coast.
1044 Wall Street, La Jolla, California 92037 | 858-401-6787 marisilajolla.com
Roma Norte
Roma Norte, the newest venture from the expert beverage team behind Puesto and Marisi, draws inspiration from the vibrant cocktail culture of Mexico City’s Roma Norte neighborhood. It offers a technique-driven cocktail experience paired with light, refreshing Mexico City-style bites. The venue accommodates up to 75 guests for standing receptions, with seating for 40 at cocktail rounds and communal tables. Enjoy a custom events menu with tray-passed bites, cocktails, and lively music that reflects the vibrant atmosphere of Roma Norte.
Features
Close to major downtown venues like Petco Park and the convention center.
Book independently or add to an event booked at Puesto.
Lounge seating, moody lighting, and technique-driven cocktails.
789 West Harbor Drive, Suite 155, San Diego, California 92101 | 619-600-5535 romanorte.bar
Zest Wine Bistro
Zest Wine Bistro is the next-door sister restaurant to the ever-popular Giardino Neighborhood Cucina. It’s one of the most sought-after venues for private events, offering a chance to take over a restaurant for the night at an affordable price. From its beautiful, heated patio, to its cozy wine bar inside, guests will find comfortable spaces to gather with friends and family while enjoying celebrated food and gracious hospitality.
Features
Beautiful, affordable private & semi-private spaces for up to 54 guests.
Family-style or plated menus starting at just $35 per person.
Ideal al fresco setting for brunches, celebrations, showers and receptions.
Bencotto Italian Kitchen, located in the heart of Little Italy, offers the largest selection of fresh pastas in San Diego, crafting 1,000 pounds each week. With Milanese-inspired cuisine served in a chic ambiance, Bencotto is perfect for private gatherings. Reserve the mezzanine dining area for parties of up to 50 guests, ideal for special celebrations or meetings. Experience authentic Italian flavors in a kitchen that truly belongs to Italians, dedicated to delivering excellence in every dish.
Features
Olive Room: A private, intimate space for up to 15 guests, perfect for cozy gatherings, private meetings, or small celebrations.
Mezzanine Level: A spacious, private area for up to 50 guests, ideal for larger celebrations or events.
750 W Fir Street, San Diego, California 92101 | 619-450-4786 lovebencotto.com
Entrepreneurs typically launch businesses because they’re passionate about a product or service, not because they want to manage its finances. While working to carve out a niche in their respective industries and drive their companies forward, many business owners find themselves bogged down by day-to-day accounting. Their existing accounting tools don’t provide the necessary visibility or insight, and they don’t have the time or resources to hire additional staff or a chief financial officer. That’s where NOW CFO comes in.
For more than 20 years, NOW CFO has been pairing businesses across the country with experienced accounting and finance professionals. Its outsourced model allows clients to customize solutions that match their individual needs, size, and financial challenges, whether that’s fractional or interim support, project-based services, or full-time placement.
NOW CFO’s clients range from startups preparing for rapid growth to established companies that need additional financial leadership without the commitment or expense of building an in-house team. However, many of these companies don’t fully understand their needs until they experience a “trigger” event: preparing for an acquisition or capital raise, navigating a first-time audit, or another period of transition. With a team of over 300 consultants nationwide, NOW CFO can start quickly and match the right expert to the right business.
“It’s important for companies to have financial visibility, and we can help them avoid a lot of the potholes that companies often run into,” says Mariah Block, a partner at NOW CFO’s San Diego branch. “Roughly half of our clients have an in-house finance person or department, and we’re resourced for more bandwidth when they need an extra set of hands at the staff or senior accountant level, or the controller or CFO level. Some clients use this a few hours a month and others use multiple people close to full-time. Our model is solution-based and customizable. We’re like a faucet you can turn on and off.”
With NOW CFO, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Solutions are based on the client’s individual goals, challenges, needs, and budget, meaning a client never pays for more than they need. Whether it’s a few hours of executive-level guidance or a full accounting team to support daily operations, NOW CFO meets businesses where they are and grows alongside them.
“We pride ourselves on providing our clients with the right resources at the right rate and being able to evolve as their needs evolve,” says Block.
And clients appreciate on-demand access to cost-effective support designed to improve performance and profitability.
Luxury car storage service Auto Concierge has partnered with NOW CFO to support growth over the past year. The arrangement began with a staff accountant who covered a leave of absence, but as the client’s needs changed, they also added a controller role. This allowed Auto Concierge to put effective processes in place and navigate operational challenges. Lori Church, Auto Concierge’s chief operating officer, says NOW CFO has been an “outstanding resource” and a “true strategic partner.”
“From the controller to the bookkeeper, every professional they’ve placed has brought a high level of expertise, responsiveness, and professionalism to our organization. Their team took the time to understand our business of high-profile clients and needs, adapted quickly to our fast-paced environment, and became a trusted extension of our team,” she says. “As Auto Concierge continues to grow, having a reliable financial partner like NOW CFO has allowed us to strengthen our financial and business operations while remaining focused on delivering exceptional service to our clients.”
If you’re anything like us, it can be easy to get so caught up in taking care of everyone else, that your own needs get lost in the ether. But while this may be a cliché, that doesn’t make it any less true: You can’t give your best self to other people unless you’re taking care of yourself.
Sometimes, that looks like stopping in for your regular acupuncture or chiropractic appointment. Other days, it means giving your body the fresh, organic fuel it needs to truly feel and function at its best. And some other times still, it involves leaving your responsibilities behind for a weekend to pamper yourself at an incredible resort and spa.
Only you can decide what your truly need. We’re just here to help you find the best ways to get it.
Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa
Island living meets desert luxury at the Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells. When you step onto the 11-acre property, you’ll be surrounded by sweeping view of the Santa Rosa Mountains with olive trees and fragrant citrus groves decorating the grounds. In other words, everything about this relaxed but refined resort is primed to help you let go of the stress from home and enjoy easy sun-soaked days and gorgeous starry nights.
The rooms blend calming, woven textures with Tommy Bahama’s signature tropical prints and feature private lanais, making it easy unwind the moment you walk in the door. If you book one of the four Villa Suites, you’ll be treated to exclusive Tommy Bahama furniture and unique personal touches to further that feeling of instant ease.
At the award-winning Spa Rosa, the expert team will help reset and recharge your body and mind using methods and rituals inspired by the desert. The 12,000-square-foot retreat includes outdoor soaking pools, eucalyptus steam rooms, and outdoor cabanas, as well as massages, facials, and body masks—all aimed at creating a day dedicated to you. We’re particularly partial to the Day Long Escape, an indulgent all-day affair of CDBs soaks, renewing scrubs, life changing massages, and transformative facials.
Following your treatment, continue the experience with a meal on the patio at Grapefruit Basil. We love the Hamachi Crudo, a light, citrus-forward dish featuring premium yellowtail, house-made ponzu, creamy avocado, and fresh seasonal garnishes.
Whether you’re strolling the gardens, relaxing beside its saltwater pools, or indulging in a restorative treatment, you’ll be able to escape in style and relax in luxury at the Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa.
Healcove Chiropractic
There’s no shortage of ways to stay active in San Diego—but if you really want to enjoy everything the city has to offer, you’ve got to make sure you’re giving your body its tune-ups. Enter: Healcove Chiropractic. The board-certified chiropractors and wellness professionals at Healcove are experts at addressing that stage where you’re not injured, exactly, but you’re not at 100%, either. Maybe you’re feeling a bit tense or stressed out. Or it could be that you’re not quite moving the way you want to. Sometimes, it’s just that the accumulation of days, weeks, or even years of daily strain is starting to take a toll. No matter what stage you find yourself at, the Healcove Chiropractic team can provide integrated, preventative care centered on long-term, science-backed approaches that ensure you can always stay active and live the life you want to live pain-free.
This starts by providing truly individualized care. Every patient can expect a thorough 60-minute consultation session that includes a posture and movement screening. This allows the team to develop a completely personalized plan. That plan might include chiropractic care, acupuncture, or massage therapy, as well as functional fitness training, vibration and sound therapy, and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, a clinical rehabilitation method that retrains the body’s stabilization systems. Whatever the team recommends, you can be sure that it’s tailored to meeting your body’s needs today and the future.
There’s a reason that San Diego Magazine named Healcove the “Best Chiropractor in San Diego”—don’t wait until you’re struggling with an injury to find out why. Book an appointment today for holistic, integrated care that helps ground and heal your body before it reaches a crisis point.
Juice Holler
West Coast wellness culture meets the community feel of Southern Appalachia at Juice Holler. Juice Holler’s menu consists of made-to-order smoothies and smoothie bowls, as well as grab-and-go cold-pressed juices, wellness shots, salads, and more. It operates from the blissfully simple premise that fueling up with food and drink that’s guilt-free and good your body should be simple, accessible, and, above all else, delicious. And if you haven’t yet made it out to the Encinitas café, which opened just this year, let us be the first to tell you: Juice Holler delivers on each and every of these fronts.
We love the Supercharger smoothie, a mood-lifting and body-fueling option made with banana, almond butter, blue spirulina, maca, grass-fed whey protein, raw cacao nibs, medjool dates, and coconut milk. We’re also partial to the Thrive Alive smoothie bowl, where avocado, mango, sea moss, spirulina, mint, coconut milk, and agave are mixed and topped with coconut, chia seeds, strawberry, mango, and chocolate drizzle. The wellness shots include the Detoxifier, a cleansing blend of kale, cucumber, lemon and spirulina, plus a shot specially designed to fight inflammation (named, fittingly, Anti-Inflammation). Probiotic overnight oats, lemon turmeric bars, and strawberry shortcake chia pudding are other standouts on the grab-and-go menu.
Much of the vibe feels beachy North County chic—think green tile with orange and pink accents, grounded with greenery and natural wood—but Juice Holler founder Kelly Sergott, a longtime Encinitas local, has also enfused the space with her Kentucky roots. In Appalachia, a holler is small valley between hills and mountains, where nature reigns, community is king, and nourishment comes right from the land. At Juice Holler, Sergott has created a holler for the busy modern times, using local ingredients to create a spot for people to come together and enjoy fresh, fast, feel-good fuel for their day.
Everwell Acupuncture
We’ve all had that experience with a medical professional where we’ve felt rushed, ignored, or misunderstood—and ultimately, like we didn’t get the answers that we needed. But at Everwell, the holistic acupuncture practice located in Solana Beach, the care team wants to transform your understanding of what healthcare can look like.
Patients at Everwell experience care rooted in intentional listening and radical empathy—and trust us, those aren’t just corporate buzzwords. This place actually puts those ideas into practice. You will always be given the time you need to tell your story— initial in-take appointments are two hours long—and you can rest assured that your story will be believed. Every single question and concern will be addressed by a dedicated practitioner who wants to find the specific solutions that work best for you, and you’ll receive care that’s aimed at healing the body, mind, and spirit.
Everwell’s highly trained, doctorate-level practitioners blend evidence-based acupuncture with the practice of classical Chinese medicine. (If you’ve never tried acupuncture before or aren’t sure if the team will be a fit, we’d highly recommended Everwell’s complimentary 20-minute consultations.) Research shows that by stimulating specific points on the body, acupuncture activates a natural healing response in the body, helping to restore balance, regulate the nervous system, and improve overall wellbeing. This allows the practice to address an incredibly wide range of conditions from chronic pain and autoimmune disorders to digestive issues, from stress and burnout to headaches migraines, fertility and postpartum struggles, hormonal imbalances, sleep concerns and more.
At Everwell, you can expect to feel heard, trusted, respected, and cared for. This is a space that doesn’t want to be just another healthcare provider you visit; it wants to provide patients with dedicated partner who will be there for their entire health journey.
You’ve Tracked Your Macros, Your Sleep, Your Steps. What About Your Drinking?
The Unconscious Moderation app is helping health-conscious professionals take an honest look at their drinking, without pressure, and without quitting as the only option.
San Diego runs on optimization. Early mornings, clean eating, training logs, sleep scores. The people here take their health seriously and the results usually show. Most of them also have two drinks most nights, not because anything is wrong, but because the day was long and the glass is right there and it has always been right there.
That routine doesn’t get the same scrutiny as the rest of the stack. It doesn’t feel like something to examine. It feels like a reward.
Which is exactly what your brain has decided it is. When something reliably moves you from one state to another, your brain files it under things to repeat. Do it consistently enough and the cue stops requiring a decision. It’s 6pm, the laptop is closed, and some part of your brain has already placed the order.
Most habit-change tools work on the number. They count drinks, set weekly targets, send check-in texts. That’s useful for seeing what the pattern looks like. It doesn’t tell you where the pattern came from, or change it at that level.
Unconscious Moderation works underneath the habit. The app uses guided hypnotherapy sessions, structured journaling, and daily movement to address the subconscious associations that make reaching for a drink feel like the obvious next thing. The journaling isn’t a diary. It’s built to surface what your brain is actually reaching for, so you can meet that need directly rather than through a substitute.
The program runs 90 days. At day 30, you choose your own direction: cut back, drink more intentionally, or stop altogether. The app treats both as equally valid outcomes. The point isn’t to follow a rule you set on a Sunday. It’s to understand the pattern well enough that whichever path you choose, you’re choosing it clearly.
The people who tend to get the most out of it are not in crisis. They’re the ones who have tried tracking apps and found the count drifting back up regardless. They know exactly how much they drink and why. The awareness just hasn’t moved the habit. At some point, the work needs to happen somewhere the count sheet can’t reach.
San Diego’s wellness culture already knows that surface numbers tell only part of the story. What you eat matters, but so does why. How much you sleep matters, but so does the quality. The same logic applies here.
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