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05/28/2026
Callie doesn’t exist without the people behind the ingredients.
To all our farmers, fishers, and purveyors, thank you for your craft and for trusting us with what you bring to life. You shape every dish and every season.
This is what 5 years of sourcing with intention looks like☀️
Just a glimpse of the many hands behind every season at Callie.
05/14/2026
👉 On special this week:
Spot Prawns al Ajillo
Garlic, chili parsley, warm baguette
Crispy Kataifi Halibut
Dill yogurt, confit tomato
Artichoke Agnolotti
Yukon gold potato, parmigiano reggiano, pedro ximénez gastrique
Crispy Focaccia
Whipped ricotta, black truffle honey
Artichokes, Peas & Mint
Whipped burrata, basil pistou, lemon oil
04/29/2026
Aleppo Chicken Hallelujah
Beef Tartare Hallelujah
Housemade Focaccia on Special Hallelujah
Pappardelle Hallelujah
Seasonal Local Veggies for our Avocado Labneh Hallelujah
Everything Hallelujah 🤙
04/23/2026
Every day is Earth Day at Callie 🌎
We’re committed to putting out the finest ingredients and using every last bit of them. Our bar program works closely with our kitchen, transforming byproducts into cocktails so nothing goes to waste.
What we can’t use makes its way back to the soil. We joined forces with AB Jones Co in 2022, ensuring those nutrients are returned to local farms to nourish the next season of growth.
A full circle approach, rooted in respect for Mother Earth and the farmers who make what we do possible.
Restaurant friends, who’s ready to join us or make the call 👇
GET YOUR COMPOST ON
Email [email protected]
Call 619.549.3587
04/15/2026
👉 Our daily specials are crafted with limited, peak-fresh ingredients available only while they last!
Bucatini "Cacio e Pepe"
perigord black truffle, kampot pepper berries, lots of pecorino romano
Crispy Focaccia (sells out fast 🔥)
whipped ricotta, truffle honey
Spot Prawns al Ajillo
garlic, chili, parsley, warm baguette
Crispy Kataifi White Sea Bass
lemon-tomato butter, melted sweet onions, confit tomato
Blood Ritual
citron vodka, curaçao, blood orange, palo santo, lemon, soda
04/01/2026
Big news.
Callie x Nike is here 4.1.26👟
Happy April Fools’
But tell us you wouldn’t wear these 😮💨
03/29/2026
Honored to be included in Wine Spectator’s roundup of San Diego’s standout spots for food and wine 🍷
At Callie, our wine list is built for discovery and designed to pair effortlessly with our menu. Shoutout to our sommelier, Skye Munroe, who leads the program with curiosity and care, making wine feel welcoming, vibrant, and fun to explore.
What’s been your favorite bottle at Callie? 👇
03/27/2026
Tonight, we’re stoked to welcome José Luis Hinostroza of into the Callie kitchen, one night only. 🌿🍽️
We’ll be pouring a special cocktail pairing crafted just for tonight, starting with our Soursop Margarita 🍸 bright, silky, and salty-sweet.
As a thank you, every guest will take home house-made salsa macha.
Thank you to all of our guests joining us tonight. $5 from every ticket sold helps provide 10 meals to San Diegans in need through Feeding San Diego.
03/18/2026
Spot Prawns al Ajillo are back in our specials menu 🦐 Don't miss this sea delicacy!
03/09/2026
Today we celebrate Chef and Owner, Travis Swikard 🎂🥳
A look through moments in and beyond the dining room, from Callie to Fleurette, alongside the team, collaborators, family, and friends who make this journey so meaningful.
Join us in wishing Chef Travis a very happy birthday in the comments 🤙
03/02/2026
Join us March 26th to welcome Chef José Luis Hinostroza of ARCA, Tulum 🇲🇽, into the Callie kitchen for one night only.
Recognized among Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants and home to one of North America’s 50 Best Bars, ARCA brings its bold, Yucatán jungle spirit to San Diego for an unforgettable evening.
A Southern California native whose journey spans Alinea, El Celler de Can Roca, Noma Copenhagen and Noma Tulum, José Luis now leads ARCA deep in the Yucatán jungle with a micro-seasonal, ingredient-driven approach shaped by the land and its producers.
Expect a menu that is vibrant and meant to be shared, with an exclusive cocktail pairing created for this night only.
In the spirit of community, $5 from every ticket benefits Feeding San Diego.
Reservations are now live.
🚨 Link in bio to reserve — we expect this evening to sell out quickly.
02/23/2026
Our exclusive Vermouth du Soleil, made just for Callie🌞 Bright, herbaceous, and the secret to our most gulpable martini🍸
A collaboration with Callie x Oddish Good Time Wine, crafted with local Vermentino grapes and foraged botanicals including mugwort, wild fennel, olive leaf, and pink peppercorns. Citrus-forward and beautifully balanced, with notes of anise, grapefruit zest, cardamom, lemon rind, and wormwood.
Best enjoyed ice-cold, with Castelvetrano olives🫒
02/04/2026
On special this week, starting Tuesday 2/3 — seasonal, intentional, and available while they last 👇
CRISPY FOCACCIA fyi:🔥 sells out fast
Whipped ricotta, truffle honey
SQUID INK BUCATINI
spiny lobster, charred jalapeño, mint
CRISPY KATAFI WHITE SEA BASS
cherry tomato, dll yogurt, eureka lemon
MARRAKESH SPICED DRU AGED DUCK BREAST
sweet potato, persimmon, morel mushrooms, brown butter jus
Did you know we feature specials every week?
Check back here every Tuesday or head to our Specials highlight to see what’s on.
01/28/2026
New Seasonal Dishes are here!
👉 Crispy Focaccia
whipped ricotta, truffle honey
👉Winter Greens Scarpinocc
yukon gold potato, foraged mushrooms,
parmigiano reggiano
👉Bucatini “Cacio e Pepe”
perigord black truffle, kampot pepper berries taleggio fonduta
👉Local Spiny Lobster Al Ajillo
garlic, chili, temecula olive oil, warm baguette
👉Swordfish a la Plancha
piccata sauce, orange cherry tomatoes,
Capers
👉Marrakesh Spiced Dry Aged Duck Breast
sweet potato, persimmon, pickled chanterelles,
brown butter jus
01/23/2026
Planning an Event in 2026?
We've got the perfect spot for your event, whether it's an intimate dinner for 9 or a bash for 100+!
Let us handle the details while you enjoy the fun!
Reserve your date today at [email protected] or call us at (619) 255-9696.
01/18/2026
2016, same but different 🤙
01/14/2026
San Diego, thank you for continuing to show up for Callie 💙
If you’ve shared a meal with us and felt the care behind it, we’d be honored by your nomination for San Diego Magazine’s Best Restaurants:
Best Mediterranean
Best Restaurant of the Year
Chef of the Year: Travis Swikard
Cocktails
Service
Nominations close February 1, 2026.
Link in bio. ☀️
We’re grateful to cook for you.
Address
1195 Island Avenue
San Diego, CA
92101
To reach Island Avenue in San Diego via public transport, take any bus or trolley that stops at the Fifth Avenue Transit Center. From there, head east along Island Avenue for approximately one block until you reach your destination.
For those driving to Island Avenue in San Diego, take the I-5 or I-15 and exit onto J Street. From there, turn left onto Sixth Avenue and continue until you reach Island Avenue. There are several paid parking lots in the area for your convenience.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Saturday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Sunday |
5pm - 10pm |
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What people say
Callie Restaurant, located on Island Avenue in San Diego, is a must-visit for foodies and anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. Chef Travis Swikard's first solo project has been receiving rave reviews since its opening, and it's easy to see why. The restaurant offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The Aleppo Chicken dish has been a crowd favorite, and the Blood Ritual cocktail is a must-try. Callie has also been nominated in several categories in San Diego Magazine's 2023 Best Restaurants Poll, including Best Chef Travis Swikard, Best Mediterranean, Best Service, and Best Date Night. The restaurant accepts reservations online or by phone and welcomes walk-ins at the bar. With its bright flavors of spring and exceptional service, Callie Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy an unforgettable dining experience with friends or loved ones.
