• A hand preparing a salad
  • Best Damn Cheese Burger Ever
  • Filet Migno, side view
  • Blackberry Faux-Jito (Mocktail)
  • Various served meals, top view
  • People sitting in the restaurants garden patio
  • Hands cutting a bite of a served dessert
  • Exterior, people sitting in the garden patio
  • Exterior, people sitting in the garden patio, pool
  • A person preparing a cocktail
  • People enjoying in the exterior patio

About us

insideOUT  is San Diego’s premier LGBTQ-owned restaurant andonly urban oasis! 

Situated within the eye-catching Eitol Towers, adjoined by Harvey Hillcrest, insideOUT  is an elevated restaurant and lounge where you walk inside to be out!

The venue includes a main dining room, featuring custom handcrafted tables, that leads to our open-air atrium with  walkways, seating nooks, and a striking water feature where guests can relax and relish San Diego's take of modern urban architecture.  

Our menu, curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran, is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors. 

Aside from our outstanding customer service, insideOUT is also known for its over-the-top experiences throughout the year. Guests have an opportunity to immerse themselves with friends and loved ones amongst our elaborate decor, with curated menu options, specialty cocktails and more creating the ultimate experience!

insideOUT provides individualized guest-focused service, respectful hospitality and is a safe space for all. Together with our fantastic back and front of house team, insideOUT creates one of the most unique dining experiences in San Diego.

insideOUT provides individualized guest-focused service and respectful hospitality. insideOUT, in Hillcrest, is a sexy, chic, and refined destination for those who want to enjoy fine dining, craft cocktails, and relax in an urban oasis.