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Donovan's Steak & Chop House


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#61 of 1,589 restaurants in San Diego
  • Cuisines: Steakhouse
  • Average price*: $ 50
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Reviews of Donovan's Steak & Chop House

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1 of 5 stars
San Diego
Jan 3, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

my husband and i made reservations for new year's eve and were so excited because we had gone there the previous year and had the best meal and great service. the night started with us having to wait in the bar but we didn't mind because the bar area is fun and the bartender was really nice and made us... more

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2 of 5 stars
Vacaville, CA
Nov 5, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband is a Fillet Fanatic so I wanted to treat him to the best one I could find for his birthday. All of your reviews brought me to Donovan's. (As soon as our plane landed and we checked in to the hotel we went to the Wine & Culinary Center and had the nicest lunch and bottle of wine!!... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 7, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

OMG the best steak in the universe. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 1, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Very good fillet mignon. The one in downtown is better. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 13, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

One of the best in the country...the lamb chop is the bomb! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 26, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

one of my all time favorite steak restaurants, great wine list more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 18, 2008

GOOD HAPPY HOUR.. NOT THE BEST SERVICE more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 29, 2008

My favorite steak place. Steaks are always seasoned perfectly. Had to send one back recently, but it was worth the wait. Had a work dinner here recently as well and the staff was very accomadating and pleasant to deal with. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 25, 2008

Wonderful restaurant with a few romantic, out of the way tables. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 10, 2008

I can say with full confidence that Donovans is the best steak house I've visited in the entire U.S. (including all the gimmicky Chicago chop houses). There is simply no finer blend of aged meats, wine and 5-star service to be had at any steakhouse, period. The only reason you might pass on Donovans is if you prefer an open... more

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Donovan's Steak & Chop House Address

4340 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
Tel: (858) 450-6666
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.