Sapphire Indian Cuisine in San Diego, CA

4.6(276)$10–20San Diego, CA
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Highly rated at 4.6 stars with 276 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

San Diego, CA • Price $10–20 • 4.6★
Sapphire Indian Cuisine, located in San Diego, CA, offers an Indian buffet experience. The restaurant is situated in the Rancho Bernardo neighborhood at 16785 Bernardo Center Dr. With a rating of 4.6 stars based on 276 reviews, it provides dine-in service, curbside pickup, and no-contact delivery. The price range is between $10 and $20. Sapphire Indian Cuisine has hours, a website, and a phone number available. This establishment is a place to consider for those seeking an Indian buffet in the San Diego area.

Good to know

  • Sapphire Indian Cuisine has a listed address in San Diego, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.6-star rating from 276 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
16785 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92128, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA
Phone
(858) 524-6185
Today
11 AM–3 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.6 (276 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Not the Fastest

Score 42/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score42/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
17/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Under $16 per person

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.5 weighted · 276 reviews
4.5weighted · raw 4.6 from 276 reviews(↓ 0.11 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median276 / 823 median
04,115 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.6) with the city average (4.45) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 4115+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–3 PM
monday
11 AM–3 PM
saturday
11 AM–3 PM
sunday
11 AM–3 PM
thursday
11 AM–3 PM
tuesday
11 AM–3 PM
wednesday
11 AM–3 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Wheelchair accessibleAccessible parking near entranceADA-compliant main entranceADA-compliant restroomASL proficientTipping optional

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Quiet

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryReservationsDeliveryTakeout

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Fireplace Live music Rooftop seating Sports

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

6 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Tikka Masala$17.9913 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka$14.0011 mentions
  • Tandoori Chicken$14.009 mentions
  • Gobi Manchurian$14.993 mentions
  • Saag Paneer$16.993 mentions
  • Raita$4.003 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

50 items with prices
  • Kaju Mushroom Masala$16.99

    Vegetarian. Mushrooms sautéed with onions and cooked in a tomato sauce, topped with cashews . Served with basmati rice.

  • Saag Aloo$15.99

    Vegetarian. Seasoned puréed spinach leaves cooked with potatoes. Served with basmati rice.

  • Chana Masala$16.99

    Vegetarian. Garbanzo beans cooked with onion, garlic and ginger. Served with basmati rice.

  • Dal Makhani$15.99

    Vegetarian. Served with basmati rice.

  • Baingan Bharta$16.99

    Vegetarian. Purée of baked eggplant cooked with peas and herbs. Served with basmati rice.

  • Yellow Daal$15.99

    Vegetarian. Served with basmati rice.

  • Vegetable Korma$16.99

    Vegetarian. Mixed veggies cooked in a creamy coconut sauce topped with nuts and raisins. Served with basmati rice.

  • Paneer Tikka Masala$17.99

    Vegetarian. Paneer cooked in creamy tomato and onion gravy. Served with basmati rice.

  • Matar Paneer$16.99

    Vegetarian. Paneer and green peas cooked in a creamy onion and tomato gravy. Served with basmati rice.

  • Malai Kofta$16.99

    Vegetarian. Freshly grated vegetable dumpling balls cooked in a delicate creamy onion sauce. Served with basmati rice.

  • Saag Paneer$16.99

    Vegetarian. Seasoned puréed spinach leaves cooked with paneer. Served with basmati rice.

  • Karahi Paneer$16.99

    Vegetarian. Paneer cooked with bell peppers and onions in a creamy gravy. Served with basmati rice.

  • Aloo methi malai$16.99

    Vegetarian. Creamy Potatoes cooked in a traditional curry with spices.Served with basmati rice.

  • Tikka Masala$17.99

    Chunks of meat marinated in spices and served in a masala sauce. Served with basmati rice.

  • Korma$17.99

    Creamy sauce cooked with mixed vegetables, nuts, raisins and coconut. Served with basmati rice.

  • Traditional Curry$17.99

    Onion and tomato based sauce flavored with ginger, garlic, chili peppers and a variety of spices. Served with basmati rice.

  • Goat Curry$19.99

    Goat cooked in a traditional curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.

  • Coconut Chicken Curry$17.99

    Chicken curry cooked with coconut milk and spices. (Perfect mild dishes).

  • Karahi$17.99

    Curry with sautéed onion, bell peppers, garlic and ginger.

  • Butter Chicken$17.99

    Yogurt and spice marinated chicken dressed in a velvety red sauce comprised of butter, onions, ginger and tomatoes spiced with garam masala, cumin and turmeric with a cinnamon tang. Served with basmati rice

  • Vindalu$17.99

    Fiery hot tangy curry cooked with potatoes. Served with basmati rice.

  • Samosa Chaat$10.99

    Vegetable samosa mildly spiced, served with mint and tamarind sauce, yogurt, and garbanzo beans.

  • Mix Vegetable Pakora$8.99

    Vegetarian. Bite-sized pieces of mixed vegetables fried in a chickpea batter.

  • Fish Pakora$10.99

    Catfish coated in chickpea batter and fried until golden brown.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

276 reviews

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What is the rating of Sapphire Indian Cuisine?

Sapphire Indian Cuisine has a 4.6-star rating based on 276 customer reviews.