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Located at Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa, Adobe El Restaurante offers Southern California cuisine with fresh, locally grown products fused with bold flavors that are guaranteed to satisfy the senses. Stop by Bodega Wine Bar or Mustangs & Burros before or after your meal and enjoy a fireside cocktail or signature margarita.
You can choose to dine on our outdoor patio, which accommodates any size party, or inside where awaits an exotic & tropical Hawaiian dining experience with comfortable booth-seating & bamboo decor. Whether you're here for lunch, dinner, or a delicious snack in between, we have the perfect spot for you. Aloha sushi fuses Japanese tradition with contemporary Hawaiian flair to create an exquisite menu sure to tingle your taste buds. Enjoy our premium fresh cut sashimi or try our signature ""Aloha Roll"" combining eel, crab, cream cheese and avocado, topped with spicy scallops. Taste our authentic Kalua pig, coconut shrimp, short ribs, alongside other Hawaiian grill favorites. We also have an excellent selection of Japanese sake, imported beers & California wines to complement your meal. Aloha Sushi features the most unique & inventive selection of sushi rolls & delicious Hawaiian grilled plates. We are situated blocks from the ocean in the heart of Downtown La Jolla. Lunch: Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 3:00pm, Friday - Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Price Range: $30 and under Address: 7731 Fay Ave, La Jolla Phone: (858) 551-5000 Cuisine: Sushi Dining Style: Casual Elegant Parking: Street Parking
Join us at Azul La Jolla, where distinctive California Cuisine, flawless service and extraordinary ocean views blend harmoniously. Located on fashionable Prospect Street, called "The Rodeo Drive of San Diego County" by Sunset Magazine, Azul boasts the best views in La Jolla. Tucked in amongst exclusive shops, boutiques and galleries, Azul La Jolla's interior transcends the ordinary. Outdoors, a garden courtyard features an oversized fireplace, offering al fresco dining with a distinctly California flair. Indoors, an intimate glass-enclosed Wine Room affords glimpses of the Pacific while maintaining the exclusivity of private dining. Chef Orion's seasonally changing menu celebrates the ethnic diversity and agricultural abundance of our local markets and waters, showcasing the best ideas and freshest ingredients from around the world. Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday: 11:00am - 2:30am ; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm ; Sunday Brunch: 10:00am - 2:30pm
Price Range: $31 to $50 Address: 1250 Prospect Street, La Jolla Phone: (858) 454-9616 Cuisine: Californian Dining Style: Fine Dining Executive Chef: Orion Balliet Parking: Valet
Located at the Golden Triangle, Cafe Japengo is renowned for both fabulous Sushi and incredible fusion creations that combine Japanese and Western flavors. The energetic atmosphere and the trendy clientele make it make it a 'must' when visiting San Diego. Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am -2:30pm: Dinner: Sunday - Wednesday: 6:00pm -10:00pm; Thursday - Saturday: 6:00pm-10:30pm; Sushi Bar until 11:00pm Thursday -Saturday
Price Range: $31 to $50 Address: 8960 University Center Lane, San Diego Phone: (858) 450-3355 Cuisine: Asian Dining Style: Casual Elegant Executive Chef: Jay Payne Executive Sushi Chef: Gerald Warner Parking: Valet
In the Whaling Bar and Cafe La Rue, a feeling of an old-world seaside pub consumes the bar and cafe, with the decor consisting of deep red leather banquettes, unique ivory scrimshaw and murals. A variety of items are served including salads, entrees and desserts prepared tableside. Breakfast: Sunday 10:00am-11:00am; Brunch: Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm; Lunch Daily: 11:00am-5:00pm; Dinner Nightly: 5:00pm-11:00pm.
Price Range: $31 to $50 Address: 1132 Prospect Street, La Jolla Phone: (858) 551-3761 Cuisine: Steak Dining Style: Casual Elegant Executive Chef: Judd Canepari Parking: Valet
La Jolla's premier seafood restaurant, consistently #1 with locals and visitors, enjoys a spectacular ocean view and patio dining. The freshest of seafood and shellfish our specialty; the exciting flavors of California and the Pacific Rim our inspiration. Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:30pm - 3:00pm; Brunch: Sunday: 10:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm
Price Range: $31 to $50 Address: 1298 Prospect Street, La Jolla Phone: (858) 454-9587 Cuisine: Seafood Dining Style: Fine Dining Executive Chef: Jon Burwell Parking: Private Lot: Cave St. on Torrey Pines Road at Prospect Place, two blocks from the restaurant.
Donovan's rich and intimate ambience is enhanced by world-class unobtrusive service. The Chef serves 100% USDA Prime beef 100% of the time. Donovan's wine list of over 700 wines features the best the world has to offer. Wine tasting dinners available. Cocktail lounge opens at 4 pm nightly. Dinner Service starts at 5 pm. Monday-Thursday: 5pm - 10pm Friday-Saturday: 5pm - 11pm Special Holiday Hours may apply, call for specifics. Price Range: $31 to $50 Address: 4340 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla Phone: (858) 450-6666 Cuisine: Seafood Dining Style: Fine Dining Executive Chef: Martine Venegas Parking: Valet: La Jolla Village Drive at Genesee
Formerly the fine dining room at George's at the Cove, this all-new $2.5 million restaurant and bar offers ocean views and a sophisticated but relaxed environment that is flexible by nature. Prepared with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients and open to cultural influences, the expanded menu at Georges California Modern changes daily giving guests a dining experience that is without boundaries. Georges California Modern serves dinner nightly. Upstairs, George's Ocean Terrace offers the region's best rooftop dining with a casual bistro menu for lunch and dinner. Reservations are available.
Price Range: $31 to $50 Address: 1250 Prospect Street, La Jolla Phone: (858) 454-4244 Cuisine: Californian Dining Style: Fine Dining Executive Chef: Trey Foshee Parking: Valet: Ivanhoe
George's Ocean Terrace Bistro features the creative cuisine of chef/proprietor Trey Foshee, winner of Food and Wine Magazine's "Top Ten Chefs" award. Consistently named in San Diego Magazine's Reader's poll as the city's best outdoor dining, the bistro overlooks the spectacular La Jolla Cove and northern coastline.
Price Range: $30 and under Address: 1250 Prospect Street, La Jolla Phone: (858) 454-4244 Cuisine: American Dining Style: Casual Dining Executive Chef: Trey Foshee Parking: Valet: Ivanhoe
Viaggio, an Italian restaurant, is the newest restaurant at Jack's La Jolla. Chef Tony DiSalvo has earned The 2008 Mobil Travel Guide's 4 Star Rating, which is quite an honor considering only 3 San Diego restaurants have been awarded 4 Stars. Chef Tony's home made pastas and sweet corn raviolini with Maine lobster are inspired by his grandmother's early cooking lessons. Chef Tony was also influenced by his experiences at Gramercy Tavern, Babbo and two and a half years as the Chef de Cuisine at New York's, 3 Star Michelin restaurant, Jean Georges. Tony's dedication to fresh ingredients and uniquely Italian sensibility make Viaggio a necessity for anyone who loves cooking and eating Italian food. Most of Viaggio's entrees are less than $30 and Viaggio features a daily pre-theatre menu (prior to 6:30PM) with some entrees discounted as much as fifty percent. Jack's is also one of San Diego's hotspots with five lounges, ocean view terraces, retractable roof, DJ/Dancing, and piano bar.
Price Range: $31 to $50 Address: 7863 Girard Avenue, La Jolla Phone: (858) 456-8111 Cuisine: Italian Dining Style: Casual Elegant Executive Chef: Tony DiSalvo Parking: Valet: Wall St.
Jack's La Jolla Grille and Wine Bar is one of three restaurants and five lounges under the same roof. Chef Tony DiSalvo (formerly Chef de Cuisine at the world famous Jean Georges in NY) oversees Jack's three kitchens and menus. Jack's Grille offers casual cuisine, an extensive award winning wine list and live entertainment in the Wine Bar. Jack's La Jolla Grille has moderately priced entrees, steaks, seafood, salads, burgers, pastas and pizza. The attractive wine bar is adjacent to the open-air three story courtyard with its retractable roof. Dining under the stars is always a pleasant way to spend a summer night. Jack's also has two other restaurants in the building: Jack's Dining Room, which was recently given a 4 STAR RATING by The 2008 MOBIL TRAVEL GUIDE (there are only two other San Diego restaurants with 4 Stars), and Jack's Ocean Room (Steak Seafood and Sushi). Jack's was voted San Diego's Best New Restaurant and is The Winner of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence.
Price Range: $30 and under Address: 7863 Girard Avenue, La Jolla Phone: (858) 456-8111 Cuisine: American Dining Style: Casual Dining Executive Chef: Tony DiSalvo Parking: Valet: Wall St.
Jack's La Jolla Ocean Room offers contemporary, casual cuisine: steaks, seafood, and sushi. Jack's has private cabanas, ocean view patio, signature cocktails, and a wine list worthy of The Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence. The nearby Ocean Courtyard has two fireplaces, a retractable roof and can be reserved for private parties. There are two other menus available at Jack's: Jack's Dining Room, which was recently given a 4 Star Rating by The 2008 Mobil Travel Guide (there are only two other San Diego restaurants with 4 Stars), and Jack's Grille and Wine Bar, which features a casual menu with pizzas, pastas, salads, burgers, grilled steaks, and seafood. Jack's five lounges make it the place to go for late night entertainment. The two dance floors, which hover over a 3 story courtyard with a retractable roof, add to the excitement created by some of San Diego's best DJs. Jack's truly has something for everyone. Valet Parking Available from 5:30 PM.
Price Range: $31 to $50 Address: 7863 Girard Avenue, La Jolla Phone: (858) 456-8111 Cuisine: American Dining Style: Casual Dining Executive Chef: Tony DiSalvo Parking: Valet: Wall St.
Like bringing a production from "page to stage", Wolfgang Puck is proud to raise the curtain on his latest creation, Jai by Wolfgang Puck, a restaurant located in the playhouse theater district. Chef Yoshinori Kojima fuses rich Asian tradition and flavor with contemporary culinary trends. Dishes such as "Japanese Thai Snapper Carpaccio" and "Miso Broiled Butterfish", coupled with the modern ambiance of the dining space are sure to please the palate of any art patron.
Jai by Wolfgang Puck (pronounced "Jay") draws on the Thai word for "heart" and also refers to a Chinese good luck dish. Jai by Wolfgang Puck is located next to La Jolla Playhouse's Mandell Weiss Forum. The restaurant was designed by esteemed architect Martin Vahtra, founder of PROJECTS architectural and interior design firm in New York. Beyond the plate, Jai by Wolfgang Puck will meld the art of good food with that of the performing arts-hosting a "cabaret" various weeks out of the year.
Price Range: $30 and under Address: 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla Phone: (858) 638-7778 Cuisine: Asian Dining Style: Fine Dining Executive Chef: Chef Yoshinori Kojima Parking: Valet: Torrey Pines Rd.
NINE-TEN offers San Diegans an innovative choice for dining. Featuring the unique cuisine of award-winning Chef Jason Knibb, NINE-TEN's menu and casually elegant decor offer both locals and visitors to La Jolla a seasonally fresh dining extravaganza.
Price Range: $31 to $50 Address: 910 Prospect Street, La Jolla Phone: (858) 964-5400 Cuisine: Californian Dining Style: Casual Elegant Executive Chef: Jason Knibb Parking: Valet: Girard
A tradition to many La Jollans, this Italian bistro serves fresh authentic regional Italian cuisine. A landmark Ficus tree takes up one corner of their very popular patio, but the bright and cheerful dining room is delightful during the day or on those chilly evenings when it's too cold to sit outside. The menu is presented in an innovative and creative fashion offering a wide variety of pastas, pizza and grilled items. In addition, you may find many vegetarian and health conscious dishes. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday and includes specialties such as Uovo Benedetto (Eggs Benefits served on grilled polenta with basil hollandaise) along with omelets and breakfast pizzas.
Price Range: $30 and under Address: 2182 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla Phone: (858) 454-1589 Cuisine: Italian Dining Style: Casual Elegant Executive Chef: Pepe Ccapatinta Parking: Street Parking
Since 1987, the year Jean Michel Diot moved from France to the United States, he has lived a non-stop cooking career well highlighted by the press. In New York, he excelled in his own restaurants, Park Bistro and Les Halles. In La Jolla he opened Tapenade and brought the experience of his New York restaurants and mixed it to the sunny cooking of California.
Price Range: $31 to $50 Address: 7612 Fay Avenue, La Jolla Phone: (858) 551-7500 Cuisine: French Dining Style: Casual Elegant Executive Chef: Jean Michel Diot Parking: Street Parking: Pearl Street and Kline Street
Opened in 1941, the multi-awarding winning Marine Room Restaurant continues a tradition of excellence along the shores of La Jolla. Join Chef Bernard Guillas and Chef de Cuisine, Ron Oliver on a culinary journey as you indulge in global cuisine rooted in the French classics. With the ocean tide just inches from your window it is more than great dining it is an experience not to be missed.
Price Range: $50 and over Address: 2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla Phone: (858) 459-7222 Cuisine: Global, International Dining Style: Fine Dining Executive Chef: Bernard Guillas Parking: Valet: La Jolla Shores Drive
The Mediterranean Room and Patio serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. The Mediterranean Room offers a warm and cozy ambiance with a sweeping view of the Pacific, with the patio allowing guests to enjoy the La Jolla atmosphere al fresco. The La Sala Terrace is also available for seating.
Price Range: $30 and under Address: 1132 Prospect Street, La Jolla Phone: (858) 551-3765 Cuisine: Californian Dining Style: Casual Dining Executive Chef: Vaughan Mabee Parking: Valet: Herschel
The Melting Pot Restaurant offers the perfect setting for your dining experience. The Melting Pot's fondue style of dining features the finest four-course meals, fabulous wines, great cheeses, decadent chocolate and a relaxed atmosphere. Our convenient location, unique menu offerings, romantic decor and dedicated staff make dining at the Melting Pot a truly unforgettable experience.
Price Range: $31 to $50 Address: 8980 University Center Lane, San Diego Phone: (858) 638-1700 Cuisine: Fondue Dining Style: Casual Dining Parking: Valet: La Jolla Village Dr.
The Shores Restaurant combines classic steakhouse favorites and innovative coastal cuisine with spectacular oceanfront views while focusing on exceptional quality and fresh local ingredients. The restaurant's surfside views and inviting atmosphere make for a dining experience you won't soon forget. The Shores Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sunday brunch, and a daily happy hour. The Shores also features outdoor patio dining overlooking the ocean.
Price Range: $30 and under Address: 8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla Phone: (858) 456-0600 Cuisine: Seafood Dining Style: Casual Elegant Executive Chef: Bernard Guillas and Chef de Cuisine Augie Saucedo Parking: Hotel Parking: Avenida de la Playa
Perched on a hill over looking the La Jolla Cove and Pacific Ocean Trattoria Acqua welcomes it's guests with the ambiance of the Italian Mediterranean.
Price Range: $30 and under Address: 1298 Prospect St., La Jolla Phone: (858) 454-0709 Cuisine: Italian Dining Style: Casual Elegant Executive Chef: Damaso Lee Parking: Street Parking: Coast Blvd.
Chef-owner Alessandro Carollo was born in Palermo. When he was young, his grandfather passed on the family recipes that the Carollo family had enjoyed for generations. At only 14 years old, Alessandro entered Culinary school and began his career in traditional Sicilian restaurants like Francu u Piscature in Porticello and The Grand Hotel in Florence. Despite the hard-won reputation he earned in Italy, his real dream was to cook in America. Upon landing in San Diego, he first worked at Tuscany, La Costa, then became Executive Chef at Il Fornaio. Today, Chef Carollo presides over his own Venice Ristorante in La Jolla. Featuring the food of his ancestors, Venice also boasts Southern California's largest wine cellar, with over 4,000 bottles, including an amazing selection of Italian wines at every price range.
Price Range: $30 and under Address: 4365 Executive Drive, San Diego Phone: (858) 597-1188 Cuisine: Italian Dining Style: Fine Dining Executive Chef: Christian Delle Fave Parking: Valet: Genessee St. or Public transportation by bus.
Vigilucci's is located in the heart of beautiful La Jolla. You can feel the cool ocean breeze while you sit on our open air terrace or in our newly remodeled dining room. Chef Giorgio Lo Verde Creates daily specials that can be paired with a nice glass of wine from our extensive wine list. In addition Vigilucci's has a full bar and happy hour is offered seven days a week from four to seven o'clock. Our Wine Cellar Room is open for dining or may be booked for private parties up to 55 people. If you are in the area we would love for you to stop by for dinner or just a drink.
Price Range: $31 to $50 Address: 909 Prospect Street, Ste 290, La Jolla Phone: (858) 454-9664 Cuisine: Steakhouse Dining Style: Casual Elegant Executive Chef: Giorgio Lo Verde Parking: Fay Avenue
Recently rated as 1 of 105 hot new restaurants world wide by Conde Nast Publications, Whisknladle lives and breathes the following philosophy, "What you put into the pot is what you get out of the pot." Baking, churning, curing, pickling, ageing, infusing and rolling everything in house and working exclusively with local organic farms, this inspired restaurant belongs in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Portland. Formerly Fresh-er restaurant, the space went a total overhaul this January and now boasts a 30 person bar and cocktail lounge, private dining room and some serious food and wine in a simple, fun and casual atmosphere. Also new is their mid afternoon and late night happy hour, daily from 3-5 and 10-Last Call on Fridays & Saturdays
Price Range: $31 to $50 Address: 1044 Wall Street, La Jolla Phone: (858) 551-7575 Cuisine: American Dining Style: Home Style Executive Chef: Ryan Johnston Parking: Street Parking: Herchel
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