A Brand New Hotel Conveys French Bistro Fare to the Gaslamp Quarter | Eater San Diego

"Opening May 25 as the hotel's 40-seat, all-day restaurant anchor, Saint James French Diner was created by Palisociety Dining Group and executive chef Casey Lane, who developed the brand’s Italian trattoria in Silver Lake and a Japanese pub in West Hollywood; the new San Diego establishment is a spin-off of Simonette (opened in 2018 at the Palihotel Culver City). The menu melds American diner culture with French bistro classics, offering dishes from French onion soup, steak tartare and cod en papillote to a Parisian-style burger topped with caramelized onions and sauce bordelaise, while weekend brunch features snacks like oysters and radishes and butter alongside heartier plates like moules frites and croque madames. Lane is also doing the menu for the hotel’s rooftop deck, the site of a daily social hour with small bites and drinks accessible only to guests." - Candice Woo