Saint James French Diner

Restaurant · Gaslamp

Saint James French Diner

Restaurant · Gaslamp

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830 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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French diner with classic bistro dishes, great burgers, brunch  

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830 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Get directions

saintjamesfrenchdiner.com
@stjamesfrenchdiner

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830 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Get directions

+1 619 678 1007
saintjamesfrenchdiner.com
@stjamesfrenchdiner

$10–20

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Aug 8, 2025

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Best San Diego Bar and Restaurant Happy Hours | Eater San Diego

"Downtown’s chic bistro, which anchors the Palihotel, offers a rare happy hour that extends through the weekend. Featured daily from 3 to 6 p.m., and extended till 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, it includes $10 burgers like the burger Parisienne topped with caramelized onions, American cheese, and bordelaise sauce, plus $3 oysters and $10 croquettes. Discounted drinks include an $8 cocktail of the day and specials on select wines by the glass. Cocktails served in the past include the Siesta with tequila, Campari, grapefruit, and lime." - Roxana Becerril

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13 San Diego Happy Hours to Try Right Now

"Downtown’s chic bistro, which anchors the Palihotel, offers a rare happy hour that extends through the weekend. Featured Wednesday through Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., it includes half-priced burgers like the burger Parisenne topped with caramelized onions, American cheese, and bordelaise sauce, as well as an $8 cocktail of the day and specials on select wines by the glass." - Candice Woo

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The Best Restaurants and Bars in San Diego’s Gaslamp Neighborhood | Eater San Diego

"Tucked in the historic Palihotel, the adorable “American diner meets French bistro” features standouts like croquettes, steak frites, and bouillabaisse boil. Weekend brunches include croque madame accompanied by bottomless mimosas." - Helen I. Hwang

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14 San Diego Happy Hours to Try Right Now

"Downtown’s new chic bistro, which anchors the Palihotel, offers a rare happy hour that extends through the weekend. Featured Wednesday through Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., it includes half-priced burgers created by executive chef Casey Lane, such as the burger Parisenne topped with caramelized onions, American cheese, and bordelaise sauce, as well as an $8 cocktail of the day and specials on select wines by the glass." - Candice Woo

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

"The hotel is opening in mid-May while a May 25 arrival is set for Saint James French Diner, its 40-seat, all-day restaurant anchor created by Palisociety Dining Group and its executive chef Casey Lane, who developed the brand’s Italian trattoria at its hotel in Silver Lake as well as a Japanese pub inside its West Hollywood location. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Saint James offers a menu that melds American diner culture with French bistro classics with dishes ranging from French onion soup and steak tartare to cod en papillote and a Parisian-style burger topped with caramelized onions and sauce bordelaise. Its weekend brunch features snacks like oysters and radishes and butter along with heartier plates like moules frites and croque madames." - Candice Woo

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Brock Goodman

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So good The burger Parisienne is really worth a try, not a gimmick. I’ll order it again next time. Oysters were great Great aioli And soufflé, nice move The happy hour feels so cheap like I’m robbing the place

Supakij Khomvilai

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Excellent french cuisine. Taste are so good with good ingredients they selected and cooked. Seating area are comfortable and relax. Staffs are helpful with the menu and others. Reservation is recommended and easy from link in google map. Credit card accepted. Enjoy!

Alireza Tavassoli

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After a long day without eating anything I got back to my hotel (Palihotel) just in time for the Saint James restaurant happy hour. I ordered the Roadside burger and fries. Fries were pretty good. The burger was so delicious that I got the second burger. I ordered the Parisienne burger. Super delicious again. The service was good too. Highly recommended!

Stephen Pearson

Google
I went in for lunch on a weekday and got the burger Parisienne and it was exceptional! I have never had such a flavorful burger and all the flavors were so delicious. It does come with a sauce on the top kind of like a secret sauce so if you aren’t a saucy person make sure to ask for it without since it isn’t listed as being on the burger. I will be coming back plenty more times especially for their happy hour with half off burgers.

Vince Maguire

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Breakfast - yes please! This is a fabulous spot to grab breakfast. Had the cauliflower hash which was a balanced blend of spices and textures. A fried egg, harissa, smokey flavors. Added a side of bacon that was crispy and smoky and brilliant. French omelette was also spot on. Would go back.

Antonio Vargas (VagabondDragons)

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Saint James French Diner blends French cuisine with classic diner comfort. Expect rich flavors, cozy ambiance, and creative twists on brunch favorites. A great spot for indulgent bites, good coffee, and a relaxed yet stylish dining experience.

Veronica Ascencio

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I highly recommend visiting Saint James French Dinner Restaurant. The customer service is amazing, I had the Burger Parisiane. Sauce on the side. The flavor is mouth-watering. For the coffee lovers, try the chocolate hazelnut cappuccino. It's one of a kind. I had never had such an awesome delicious coffee like that before. This is part of the charming, friendly, and historic Palihotel San Diego. Reservations for Valentine's Day are now available! I have to thank Taylor S., Director of Sales, and all of the staff this morning for their amazing hospitality. I can't wait to go back. ☺️🙏💖🔥

Jared & Andrea Melton

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Deep fried French toast was a different take on my usual breakfast staple; great flavor. And their espresso (Americano) is probably the best I have had in a while!