The fact that a group of people works together doesn’t automatically make them a team. Team building activities in San Diego allow the members of your team to socialize with one another and get to know each other as people rather than just co-workers. Dining together is one of the best ways for people to get to know one another. Here are good restaurants for corporate gatherings in San Diego.
Spots Along the Coast
If you are hosting colleagues from out of town, a corporate dinner is a great opportunity to show off to them what makes San Diego great. Even if you are hosting employees who work in your home office, a seaside dinner makes sense. You want to spark conversations among your team members, and what could be a better ice breaker than shared admiration of the beautiful ocean view?
Here are some of the top coastal restaurants:
- La Jolla’s NINE-TEN Restaurant and Bar offers several rooms for private dining, each with its own unique personality. If your party is more than 75 people, you can book the entire restaurant.
- Duke’s La Jolla can seat up to 60 people on the patio or, if your party is smaller, can be partitioned off for greater privacy.
- Fittingly, the Marine Room specializes in seafood and offers private and semi-private booking options for up to 120 guests.
- Located in Del Mar, Adelaide offers a selection of meat standbys and fresh seafood on its recently overhauled menu. It also provides several private dining spaces for parties of various sizes both inside and out, but all with a Pacific Ocean view.
As a variation on coastal dining, you may want to check out Next Level Sailing reviews to consider a private boat charter that includes a catered meal on the water.
Venues in Downtown SD
The best restaurant in Old Town San Diego is a matter of opinion. It depends on the type of food you want and the atmosphere in which you want to eat it. If you want to treat your team to some fine dining, you should consider Harney Sushi. Sashimi is probably the most popular dish there, but all the entrees are made with top-quality fish.
The heavy drapery and velvet banquettes in moss green at Animae are inspired by an ancient Yakushima Island forest. The menu focuses on Southeast Asia, and for your convenience, you can book a large party online.
Rei Do Gado Brazilian Steakhouse offers South American barbecue in a welcoming and warm environment. The menu places a heavy focus on meat entrees.
Featuring Mexican and Southwestern fare, Las Hadas Grill has been called a hidden gem. It is a good choice if there are members of your team with dietary restrictions because its menu includes gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.
As implied by the name, the Old Spaghetti Factory offers Italian cuisine from a favorable downtown location. Prices are modest, making this, along with Las Hadas Grill, one of the more affordable options if you are looking for a team dining experience on a budget.
Dining together is a good way for a diverse group of people to get to know and understand each other better and become a real team.
