Croce's Restaurant & Jazz Bar
Comfort food and live jazz make this classy establishment the real heart and soul of San Diego.
"This is my favorite restaurant in the Gaslamp district hands down."
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Summary
Describing itself as the “heartbeat” of the Gaslamp Quarter, Croce’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar is an absolute must. Chef and owner Ingrid Croce simply wants to share both her culinary creations along with the lasting memory of her late husband, musician Jim Croce. A warm, friendly atmosphere will meet you the moment you walk in the door. Whether you want to dance to live music or just listen while you dine on traditional American cuisine, Croce’s is truly a classic Gaslamp restaurant. Serving comfort foods like French onion soup and gourmet meatloaf with sautéed spinach and roasted garlic Yukon mash, Croce's knows how to take care of its guests. A winning wine list and exceptional, homemade desserts (vanilla lavender honey crème brulee is a modern twist on an old favorite!) make this dining experience extraordinary. You’re sure to get a feel for what downtown San Diego was like in days past.
Amenities
- Full Bar
- Live Entertainment
- Outdoor seating
- Homemade Desserts
- Take-Out Available
- Late Dining
- Private Room
- Romantic Dining
- Smoking Area
- Valet Parking
Croce's Restaurant & Jazz Bar
Croce's Restaurant & Jazz Bar
Neighborhood:
Gaslamp
Location:
802 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:
www.croces.com
Hours of Operation:
Breakfast & Lunch: Sat/Sun from 10:00am to 2:30pm
Dinner: Mon - Sun from 5:30pm
Restaurant Website:
www.croces.com
Additional Info:
Maximum 2 credit cards per table
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Croce's Restaurant & Jazz Bar Information
Restaurant Quick Facts
- Croce's really is the heartbeat of San Diego. Live jazz and piano will make for a fun, entertaining night, any day of the week!
- Comfort food is what Croce's is all about. A warm spinach salad with poached figs and vanilla bean dressing will have you dreaming for more.
- An extensive wine list is bound to provide the perfect pairing for any meal. Try a glass of pinot noir from New Zealand paired with the maple-glazed pistachio rack of lamb.
- Seating is available on multiple floors. You can enjoy the music from above if you'd like, or you can be right in the center of all the action on the first floor!
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Raymundo Torres
Feb 12, 2010
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Member since: February 2010
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Would recommend to a friend
Date of Stay: October 2009
Went with: alone
Went for: breakfast
Type of visit: leisure
Croce's Restaurant & Jazz Bar
Went to Croce's for some breakfast while I was in SD for a trade show. It is a good breafast place with a large menu that I was surprised to have seen. I went with the traditional eggs benedict because that is my all time favorite dish. It was served with some of these outrageous potatoes that is their side dish specialty. Great recommendation by the owner, Ingrid, whom by chance was flotating around greeting people.
Seems like this place caters to locals and tourists as well. They do a fine business there at Croce's Restaurant and Jazz Bar. Next time I'm in San Diego, I will check out their cocktails and live entertainment. I hear they can't be beat!
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