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| Cuisine | Californian | ||
| Hours | Sun-Thurs 5-10pm; Fri-Sat 5-11pm | ||
| Address | 558 Fourth Ave | ||
| Location | At Market St, Gaslamp Quarter, Downtown | ||
| Transportation | Bus: 3, 11, 120, or 992. Trolley: Convention Center | ||
| Reservations | Reservations recommended | ||
| Phone | 619/232-4483 | ||
| Web site | www.chiverestaurant.com | ||
| Prices | Main courses $10-$36 | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, DISC, MC, V | ||
| Other | Valet parking Thurs-Sat $12-$17 | ||
Frommer's Review
When it opened in 1999, this sleek and chic restaurant struck an immediate chord. In 2006, the restaurant took a different tack, moving away from traditional three-course meals to concentrate on small, shared plates (with some available as entree-sized portions). The cuisine is as modern as the decor, taking a global approach with dishes like a Moroccan-spiced chicken kebab and Kung Pao-style sweetbreads, while still making room for unique comfort food like the crab mac 'n' cheese. The always-evolving wine list offers many intriguing selections by "cork" or "stem" from around the world. One lament: The cement floors and other hard surfaces amplify the noise level.
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| Frommer's San Diego 2010 | |
| 0 stars | Frommer's Recommended | |
| 1 stars | Frommer's Highly Recommended | |
| 2 stars | Frommer's Very Highly Recommended | |
| 3 stars | Frommer's Exceptional |
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