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Now Open in Little Italy

Brisa Restaurant & Bar Brings Latin-Japanese Fusion and Lounge Vibes to the Heart of Little Italy.

Yellow cocktail in coupe glass with cucumber garnish

Welcome to Brisa—a vibrant new destination in San Diego’s iconic Little Italy, where Latin American flavors meet Japanese finesse in a setting designed to transport. Brisa blends tropical elegance with coastal cool, offering a menu of bold, unexpected dishes crafted by Chef James Montejano. From fresh sashimi and inventive ceviche to crave-worthy plates like bacon-wrapped scallops and smoked pork chuleta, every bite invites you to slow down, sip something refreshing, and savor the vibe.

Coconut cocktail with mint garnish in coconut glass
Bright orange cocktail in the corner of Brisa Restaurant & Bar.
Brisa Ceviche dish surrounding by cocktails and other food
Yellow cocktail in coupe glass with cucumber garnish
Brisa Restaurant street corn appetizer
Brisa Restaurant & Bar sushi roll with salmon
Covered patio lounge seating with fireplace on the corner of Kettner & Hawthorne in San Diego.
Covered patio lounge seating with fireplace on the corner of Kettner & Hawthorne in San Diego.

Catch the Breeze

Dinner at Brisa hits different 🌙🔥 Dive into bold Latin-Japanese fusion flavors, crafted cocktails, and smooth lounge vibes that’ll have you staying long after the sun sets. Whether it’s date night or a vibe check with the crew, this is where the night starts in Little Italy.

Brisa Restaurant & Bar bar with lit up wall and seating.

Brisa Happy Hour

Say hello to your new favorite happy hour in Little Italy 🍸✨ Brisa just dropped an all-new lineup of crave-worthy bites + sips, available Monday to Thursday from 4 - 6 pm. Whether you're vibing with a Little Luxe or splitting The Pitcher with the crew, we've got your golden hour covered. 

Brisa Restaurant & Bar bar with lit up wall and seating.
Covered patio lounge seating with fireplace on the corner of Kettner & Hawthorne in San Diego.
Covered patio lounge seating with fireplace on the corner of Kettner & Hawthorne in San Diego.

Brunch with Us.

Weekend plans? Locked. 🔒✨ The Brisa Brunch Club is serving up your faves + brunch classics every Saturday & Sunday from 9:30 am–3 pm in the heart of Little Italy 🍳🥂 From first sip to last bite, it’s the kind of morning magic you don’t want to miss.