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Chive
558 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
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#154 of 1,667 restaurants in San Diego
  • Cuisines: American, Contemporary, Eclectic, Californian
  • Price range*: $10-$40
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Address: 558 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Phone:  (619) 232-4483
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“Very nice, NYC style...”
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5 of 5 stars
Chelsea858 26 contributions
Aug 7, 2008

Very nice, NYC style restaurant with tasty food more

“Great Food!”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 29, 2008

Great Food! more

“really original...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 25, 2008

really original appetizers,!!! more

“Just ok.”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 18, 2008

Just ok. more

“Trendy”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 13, 2008

Trendy more

“Cool Setting but Just Decent Especially for the Price”
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3 of 5 stars
starlit1783 1 contribution
San Diego
Mar 6, 2008

This atmosphere is very hip and cool in this place. However, as much as I am into that scene, I don't think I would go here again. It is really pretty expensive. $10-25 for "small plates" that the restaurant recommends you order 3-4 of. They were tasty and presented well (I order the kobe beef for $21 and cooked the... more

“meh, pass”
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2 of 5 stars
AngelaKp 1 contribution
San Clemente
Jan 24, 2008

Just an average meal, nothing special. Small plates that were really inconsistent and generally lacking in flavor. Everything is way overpriced. Menu lacks any kind of direction. A shame really, as Chive used to be a favorite of ours up until a year or so ago. more

“I love not having to...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 11, 2008

I love not having to choose one main dish, but getting to order smaller plates to share. Bring your hip and modern friends and share. more

“Small plates, great...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 7, 2008

Small plates, great food, nice vibe for a gaslamp fixture. more

“A hip joint in downtown...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 4, 2008

A hip joint in downtown, with large plates and small portions! Creative appetizers and martinis. Once you are done here, head out for the real dinner! Small appetizers plates cost as much as normal entree plates. more

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Chive Address

558 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (619) 232-4483
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.