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Cafe Eleven


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#123 of 1,667 restaurants in San Diego
  • Cuisines: French
  • Average price*: $ 20
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Address: 1440 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
  • Phone:  (619) 260-8023
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4 of 5 stars
louvan 1 contribution
San Diego,
Jun 24, 2009

I was introduced to Cafe Eleven 12 years ago. Been going ever since, even had a birthday party there and it was good fun. Very nice variety of food, but the service, atmosphere and comaraderie is their biggest selling point. You always go back to where you feel most welcomed and comfortable, more

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5 of 5 stars
derbycountyfan 1 contribution
san diego
Jun 18, 2009

Wow , we have been wanting to have Beef Wellington for ever , this place was recommended to us . I looked at the reviews here and yes they are right . This place was excellent . the service was great , the food to die for and the prices very reasonable . I would highly recommend this restaurant .... more

Pleasant
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4 of 5 stars
sample732 1 contribution
san diego ca
Jul 3, 2008

I found Cafe Eleven in the Zagat Restaurant Reviews of San Diego. I just moved here a few weeks ago and have been using the Zagat as a guide. My husband and I took my father to this restaurant as we very much enjoy French food. Cafe Eleven had a pleasant atmosphere, there were about 5 other tables seated when... more

Terrific!
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5 of 5 stars
Fire_Witch 2 contributions
San Diego
Dec 19, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Always my first choice when asked where I want to have dinner. The owners and staff are very friendly, attentive and quite knowledgable about cuisine. The new bar is just great! Went for a quick drink and wound up there for hours talking about all kinds of subjects with Bob (the inventive bartender) and David (the owner). The food is... more

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5 of 5 stars
Thelrose 24 contributions
Valley Forge, PA
Nov 28, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We were referred here by the staff at Balboa Park Inn and what a wonderful find. It's in a small shopping center on University AVe in Hillcrest. The ambiance was wonderful, the staff not only courteous, but very friendly and attentive. Our first visit was a Tuesday night and they have specials that include salad for $13.95. I had a... more

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1 of 5 stars
LuvToEatOut 2 contributions
San Jose, CA
Apr 13, 2007
0/2 found this review helpful

This place has the dubious distinction of being the first restaurant we've found anywhere in California that does not have any high chairs. Given that revelation as a welcome, we decided to go find a different restaurant to eat at. There are many excellent restaurants in the same neighborhood where our 13-month-old had a high chair to sit on (e.g.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Kittygal 69 contributions
Los Angeles, California
Oct 28, 2005
6/6 found this review helpful

I was directed here by the folks at the Balboa Park Inn for a Sunday night dinner after I had traipsed all over the zoo---something local, I said, too tired to hit the Gaslamp District. The food service and ambience were exceptional. Evening specials from Sunday through Thursday included duck, which I had, and trout and chicken plus several other... more

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4 of 5 stars
Kanda 4 contributions
San Diego
Sep 24, 2005
4/4 found this review helpful

This little gem of a restaurant is located in the Hillcrest area of San Diego. The food, prices and service are all great. Never had a meal there that I didn't like. more

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Cafe Eleven Address

1440 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Tel: (619) 260-8023
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.