Golden island - San Diego, CA
Events
National IPA Day
Thursday August 6th
Come grab a beer with us on National IPA Day!
Dim Sum & Jazz CCLXIV - NIGHTSHADE NAVARRO AND LOS SALVAJEZ GROUP
Friday August 7th
Every Friday
Dim Sum & Jazz CCLXV - The Mercedes Moore Band
Friday August 14th
MERCEDES MOORE BAND returns to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 265th installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences!
Seating begins at 6:00PM Music is from 6:30PM to 8:30PM Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations
National Rum Day
Sunday August 16th
Join us on National Rum Day on August 16th!
Dim Sum & Jazz CCLXVI - The Big Band Express
Friday August 21st
MARTY CONLEY’S BIG BAND EXPRESS makes their debut to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 266th installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences!
About The Big Band Express
Ever wish the Big Band sounds were back? They are! Formed in 1995, Marty Conley Big Band Express is a swing orchestra (waltz, tango, and rumba), playing music by Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, and others. The Big Band Express is San Diego's premier swing band performing all of the Big Band hits and more! Appearing throughout San Diego, the Big Band Express has shared its love of Big Band music through both original and new arrangements at places such as the La Jolla Country Club, Rancho Bernardo Country Club, the Encinitas Elks Lodge, and private events throughout the region.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BigBandExpress
Dim Sum & Jazz CCLXVII - Charlie Arbelaez SD Quartet
Friday August 28th
CHARLIE ARBELAEZ returns to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 267th installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences!
Seating begins at 6:00PM Music is from 6:30PM to 8:30PM Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations
About Charlie ArbelaezThe multifaceted musical force Charlie Arbelaez was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL, at age 5. He began playing Alto Saxophone at age 10 for the band in middle school, and by age 13 was playing every Sunday at church. It was at this young age that he fell in love with playing his saxophone and performing. While in South Florida, Charlie shared the stage with many notable local jazz artists, including: Arturo Sandoval, Ira Sullivan, and Nestor Torres. When he graduated from South Plantation High School, he was the recipient of the top scholarship award from The Gold Coast Jazz Society.
After briefly attending Florida International University for Jazz Studies on full scholarship, he auditioned for the United States Marine Corps Band in 2010 and honorably served at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego from 2010-2014. While on active duty, Sergeant Arbelaez was tasked to go on various musical/educational tours throughout the United States, performing for hundreds of thousands of citizens at several highly distinguished functions as well as conducting masterclasses and clinics at numerous high schools and colleges.
In 2015, Charlie recorded his self-titled and self-released debut CD, featuring: Gilbert Castellanos, Matt Hall, Jason Shattil, Danny Weller, and Willie Jones III.
Charlie moved to New York in 2016 to attend SUNY at Purchase College and completed his Bachelor’s Degree (Magna Cum Laude) in less than two years. During his time as an undergrad, Charlie studied with Ralph Lalama, Gary Smulyan, David Hazeltine, Jon Faddis, Todd Coolman, Kenny Washington, and Charles Blenzig, amongst others.
In 2017, Charlie joined as a member of the Jazz @ The Jacobs Jazz Orchestra in San Diego for their debut performance.
Charlie moved back to San Diego in 2018 to consistently perform with his groups, including hosting The Jazz Botanika Jam Session every Tuesday night at Queen Bee’s in North Park. In March of 2020, he was nominated for Best Jazz by the San Diego Music Awards. In August of 2020, he served as Director of Music for Queen Bee’s Arts and Cultural Center for 14 months. To date—Charlie has performed with many outstanding musicians in San Diego including Mundell Lowe, Marshall Hawkins, Gilbert Castellanos, Christopher Hollyday, Mike Wofford, and Holly Hofmann.
Charlie is also an active educator; he was the Saxophone Professor at Palomar College and instructed gifted high school students at The Young Lions Jazz Conservatory, as well as having maintained a private studio both in person and online. As passionate as he is about education, Charlie obtained his Masters Degree in Jazz Studies from San Diego State University.
Charlie keeps a busy schedule making music all over South Florida.
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Dim Sum & Jazz 268 - Louis Vanlenzuela
Friday September 4th
Louis Vanlenzuela returns to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 268th installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences! Seating begins at 6:00PM Music is from 6:30PM to 8:30PM Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations
Labor Day
Monday September 7th
Come celebrate the long Labor Day weekend with us!
Dim Sum & Jazz CCLXIX - Billy Lee & The Gulf Coasters
Friday September 11th
BILLY LEE & THE GULFCOASTERS returns to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 269th installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences!
Seating Begins at 6PM. Music from 6:30-8:30PM. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations!
About Billy Lee & The Gulfcoasters
Billy Lee and the Gulf Coasters share upbeat music described as “gumbo jazz” and “vintage swing.” Longtime local favorites, Billy Lee and the Gulf Coasters have played for audiences around the world. Bring the whole family along for the fun – this “show band” is perfect for all ages to dance to! Come hear the full band: Billy on accordion/vocals, Guy Gonzale on guitar and vocals, Sandra Stram on violin and vocals, Chris Klich on clarinet, sax and flute, Mike Mesessa on drums, and Kendrick on bass and vocals and as the sound engineer.
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Dim Sum & Jazz CCLXX - The B Line
Friday September 18th
THE B-LINE returns to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 270th installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences!
Seating begins at 6:00PM Music is from 6:30PM to 8:30PM Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations
About The B-Line
The B-Line a 5-person collective of funk jam enthusiasts assembled from the weekly open jam at Winston's Beach Club in Ocean Beach. With a focus on high-caliber musicianship, overall group tightness, and spreading the funky gospel, The B-Line seeks refuge in the pocket. This tends to be the place where our musical instincts and our sonic goals become perfectly aligned.
Described by one ardent fan as "incredibly taut", the music we bring our lovely fans in San Diego is a unique blend of funk and dance/party music, with a tasteful yet never pretentious seasoning of jazz influences.
A live performance by The B-Line is guaranteed to yield several funky side-effects (So please consult your primary care physician before attending a performance. If you contract a case of bass-face exceeding 4 hours, contact a healthcare professional and seek immediate medical attention).
Dim Sum & Jazz CCLXXI - The Vintage Girl In A Modern World Swing band (6 Piece)
Friday September 25th
THE VINTAGE GIRL IN A MODERN WORLD returns to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 271st installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences!
Seating Begins at 6PM. Music from 6:30-8:30PM. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations!
About Cobby Brzeski
“She is determined to write and perform, and anyone who hears her won’t question her decision…”
– Harriet Heithaus, Naples Daily News, USA Today Network
“Cobby Brzeski has an amazing youthful energy for someone so conversant with the tradition of jazz. Her distinctive and attractive voice, bebop-influenced flute playing, and unaffected songwriting gives the jazz world a jolt of fun that it desperately needs!”
– David Thorne Scott, Vocal Professor at Berklee College of Music
Originally from Naples, FL, Cobby Brzeski is a nationally touring multi-instrumental, multi-genre flutist, vocalist, and songwriter from San Diego, CA that performs all around the east and west coasts. Cobby's charming voice, playful songwriting, and authenticity to the jazz tradition will make anyone feel like they're back in the 1940's. Described as a vintage girl in a modern world, Cobby’s music possesses a natural gift for sensitive, relatable storytelling and is a blend of influences from Ella Fitzgerald, Helen Forrest, The Andrew Sisters and others, twisted with modern influences like Jason Mraz, Cyrille Aimee, and PostModern Jukebox.
Cobby is a 2018 magna cum laude graduate of the Berklee College of Music, and a 2023 San Diego Music Award Nominee for Best Jazz Album (Vintage Girl In A Modern World (2022)). Cobby presents a show full of her original 1940's swing inspired tunes, jazz & latin standards, and jazzified covers of popular music.
Socials Website: http://www.cobbymusic.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cobbymusic Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cobbymusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wdKRyY8VZJ4i6CK3l2W1X
National Drink Beer Day
Monday September 28th
Join us for National Drink Beer Day on Sept 28th and try one of our many craft brews!
National Coffee Day
Tuesday September 29th
Sit back, relax and enjoy a coffee for National Coffee Day September 29th!
National Dessert Day
Wednesday October 14th
Indulge in dinner and a dessert on National Dessert Day!
Halloween
Saturday October 31st
Bring your best costume and join us on Halloween!
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five star review by Kathleen C:
The dinner menu is quite good. They have a lot of nice banquet style Cantonese dishes that I have not encountered elsewhere in San Diego. It all tastes fresh. Prices are reasonable. The restaurant is huge and has a lot of tables and space for private events. Parking lot is also large.
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five star review by Anne M:
The best dim sum in San Diego! The restaurant is clean, with a wide selection of dishes to choose from. We received excellent service-very attentive and friendly. There are also many other interesting menu options beyond dim sum. Golden Island has become our favorite spot for family and friends to gather. Thank you for always providing such delicious food!
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five star review by Michael S:
Love this dim sum place. Very traditional and great selections. I went with some friends who spoke mandarin so we got really good service and they were very attentive. Def would come back here.
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun, Sat
9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
