Here's a look at new San Diego eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open for events this spring. The new and renovated San Diego venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fund-raisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, teambuilding activities, conferences, meetings, and more.
Hotel Republic debuted in Downtown San Diego in November as part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. Along with 258 rooms, the hotel features 16,000 square feet of indoor-outdoor meeting spaces. The Grand room is 1,900 square feet and holds 200 for a reception or 160 theater-style and attaches to a nearly 1,000-foot patio. Other spaces can hold 200 for theater-style events or as many as 225 guests for a reception. The Topside Terrace and Kitchen Bar can hold receptions of 200 guests.
Pacific Beach’s Mavericks Beach Club opened in February. The eatery and entertainment center boasts 15,000 square feet over its two stories with room for 777 standing guests. Along with a dance floor and several outdoor games, the space specializes in casual fare like burgers, tacos, and sandwiches.
The restaurant JRDN at Tower23 hotel unveiled its refresh in February. The oceanfront hotspot located next to the Pacific Beach boardwalk features new indoor and outdoor furnishings, plus the addition of a glass-enclosed sushi kitchen to accompany its new sushi menu. The entire indoor-outdoor space is 10,000 square feet and can accommodate 350 seated guests or 500 standing. The property also includes a private dining with an adjoining patio that can accommodate 70 seated or 125 standing guests in its 1,200-square-foot space.
Little Italy is home to Cloak and Petal, an upscale Japanese eatery that opened in December. Dramatic cherry blossoms behind the wraparound bar anchor the 7,500-square-foot restaurant with room for 117 seated or 333 standing guests.
Popular chain Breakfast Republic expanded to Carmel Valley in November. The restaurant spans 4,050 square feet and can accommodate 128 guests. The concept from Johan Engman of Rise & Shine Restaurant Group has an extensive breakfast menu that includes vegan and gluten-free options, as well as a drinks menu that includes cocktails, draft beer, two varieties of kombucha on tap, and antioxidant shots.
La Jolla’s Nautilus Tavern opened in November. The 2,500-square-foot restaurant specializing in New American cuisine accommodates 70 seated guests inside with additional room at its two adjoining patios.
Pacific Beach’s Waterbar opened up in January. The second-floor restaurant with floor-to-ceiling views of the boardwalk and beach spans 6,700 square feet with a bar anchoring the dining room. The space accommodates 225 seated guests or 512 standing.
Volcano Rabbit in Downtown San Diego opened in February. Specializing in tacos and tequila, the 4,000-square-foot restaurant can accommodate 250 standing guests or 95 seated guests. The space also features a private dining room that seats 30.
The spirit of Cuba can be found at Gaslamp’s Havana 1920. Opened in October, the brightly decorated restaurant specializing in Cuban cuisine and rum cocktails spans 1,400 square feet with space for 80 seated guests.
Downtown San Diego introduced the Bell Marker in February. The 8,000-square-foot brewery with a wraparound bar accommodates 212 seated guests. Along with 12 beers brewed on site, the menu includes a selection of pizzas, sandwiches, and vegan options.
