Private Events at Mister A’s

The East Patio

Mister A’s panoramic patio is the setting for open-air celebrations above San Diego. Twelve floors up, with the downtown skyline on one side and the harbor on the other, it accommodates up to 50 guests for a standing cocktail reception.

The East Patio at Mister A's with lounge seating overlooking downtown San Diego and the bay
The Space

The East Patio at Mister A’s

The best reception space at Mister A’s

A cocktail reception is what this space was made for. Guests move between lounge groupings and the rail, canapés are passed, and the view does the rest: downtown to the north, the bay to the west, and aircraft on final approach passing close enough to stop a conversation. It is the most photographed spot in the restaurant.

Two things worth knowing

The patio is open to all diners and is not completely private, though it can be subdivided for individual groups. And because it is outdoors, weather matters: if adverse conditions are forecast or occur on the day of the event, the restaurant reserves the right to move the event to an indoor space where available. Capacity, layout and ambiance of the indoor space may differ.

At a Glance
Standing receptionUp to 50 guests
ViewsDowntown San Diego and the harbor
PrivacySemi-private, can be subdivided
LocationOpen-air terrace, 12th floor
Audio / visualNot available outdoors
WeatherIndoor relocation if adverse conditions
Menu formatPlated 3-course minimum · required for parties of 15+
Questions

The East Patio FAQs

The East Patio accommodates up to 50 guests for a standing cocktail reception.

No. Audio/visual is not available outdoors. The Blue Room is the only private space at Mister A’s with audio/visual capability, available for groups of up to 16 guests.

Yes. The patio looks out over downtown San Diego and the harbor from the twelfth floor, with arriving aircraft passing close enough to stop a conversation.

Yes. Private event spaces at Mister A’s carry a food and beverage minimum that varies by room, day of the week and time of year. A non-refundable deposit is required to hold the date and is credited toward your final bill. Contact the events team at events@asrestaurant.com for current minimums.

Private spaces are typically reserved for three hours. If your event runs past the contracted end time, an additional fee per hour may be charged.

Parties of 15 or more are required to select a plated 3-course group menu and cannot order from the regular à la carte menu. Menu and wine selections must be finalized no later than 15 days before the event.

For nearly 60 years, Mister A’s has enforced a dress code and does its best to honor this long held tradition in the current era. Modern dress code is “business casual.” Guests not in proper attire will be turned away. Please see our full dress code policy.

The patio is open to all diners and is not completely private. It can, however, be subdivided for individual groups. If full privacy is essential, the Blue Room, the Rotunda and the Downtown Room are enclosed private spaces.

The restaurant cannot guarantee availability of the patio during inclement weather. If adverse conditions such as rain, high winds or extreme temperatures are forecast or occur on the day of the event, the restaurant reserves the right to move the event to an indoor space within the restaurant, if available. Capacity, layout and ambiance of the indoor space may differ from the patio.

Yes. The Rotunda has direct access to the patio and the Blue Room has private access to it. Many hosts open with cocktails on the patio and move inside to one of those rooms for dinner.

Explore More

Our Other Event Spaces

Four distinctive spaces, from an 18-seat private room to an open-air terrace for 50.

Private dining room for events and parties at Mister A's San Diego

The Blue Room

Seats up to 18

Mister A’s most intimate and exclusive room: one long table for up to 18, plus the only A/V capability in the restaurant.

Private dining room with skyline views of downtown San Diego for private events and parties at Mister A's restaurant

The Rotunda

Seats up to 28

The most requested private room, wrapped in curved windows over the downtown skyline, seating up to 28.

Private dining room for large events and parties at Mister A's San Diego

The Downtown Room

Seats up to 42 · 70 combined

The larger private setting: up to 42 on its own, or 70 when the adjoining Rotunda is added.

The Airport Room accommodates up to 60 guests and is available for partial or full buyout.

Let’s Plan Something Memorable

Reserve The East Patio

Tell us a little about your event and our team will help you find the right space, menu and experience. We will follow up with availability, minimums and next steps.

events@asrestaurant.com  ·  (619) 239-1377  ·  2550 Fifth Avenue, Suite 406, San Diego, CA 92103