Brockton Villa Restaurant - La Jolla, CA

Brockton Villa

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Address:
1235 Coast Blvd.
La Jolla, CA 92037

Neighborhood:
La Jolla / Golden Triangle

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Cuisine:
Californian

Price: $30 and under

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Brockton Villa Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.brocktonvilla.com
Email: info@brocktonvilla.com
Phone: (858) 454-7393
Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 8:00am - 3:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Limited Late Lunch: Daily 3:00pm - 5:00pm; Dinner: Nightly: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Californian, American
Executive Chef: Mareyja Sisbarro
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Beer, Cafe, Fireplace, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Cross Street: Prospect
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: There is parking available on public streets. There are also numerous per hour fee parking garages and private parking lot offered for large private events

A word from Brockton Villa

Great Food * Epic… Sunsets

Brockton Villa is a beautiful historic home converted into a restaurant located directly across from the ocean. Our seaside location offers a spectacular view of the world-famous La Jolla Cove, and has become a favorite "show off" spot for locals and visitors alike. We are known for our breakfasts, including our famous Coast Toast. Our chef creates many other wonderful dishes seasonally for lunch and our dinner service.

Our house is the perfect place for you to host your next party. Whether it be a wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, baptism, bridal shower, baby shower, or any special occasion.Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerCalifornian
Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Brunch
Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Lunch

Diner Reviews

"Love breakfast or lunch here overlooking the La Jolla cove. Their Coast Toast is great!"
Dined on 3/10/2014
"This is a great spot to eat if you have friends out of town. You get a gorgeous view of the ocean and coast and you get great food with a very friendly staff. I strongly recommend the Mediterranean Chopped Salad and the scallops are some of the best I've ever had. Go and enjoy, I'd recommend getting reservations to ensure a table."
Dined on 3/9/2014
"Love the Coast Toast and the omlettes are amazing. Would highly recommend Brockton Villa to any native. Not just a tourist spot."
Dined on 3/9/2014
"We were in la jolly on a Saturday night without reservations and decided to check open table. Brockton is know for brunch and lunch but they did a fine job on dinner. Outside seating and at night a quiet area. Great last minute choice, service was great and good food (chowder got rave reviews from our table)"
Dined on 3/8/2014
"Super place for breakfast with an unbeatable view overlooking the La Jolla Cove. Everything is good, but the Coast Toast is special. A real favorite of ours."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"The cozy Brockton Villa is a wonderful spot for an early morning breakfast on a rainy day. The breakfast menu features creative twists on early morning favorites, the Pannikin coffee menu is top notch and the service is always friendly. My friends and I all ordered variations on the same items--granola or oatmeal, yogurt or milk and fruit. The portions are generous, the food presentation inviting and all fresh and tasty. Parking at the Cove can be dicey and in good weather there's always a long wait for tables on the outdoor patio. Plan ahead with reservations for breakfast/brunch/lunch on the weekend. This is a popular spot and for good reason--interesting comfort food, casual ambiance, great view."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"The smell from across the street from the seals was nauseating as we walked up , but we did not smell it once inside. Fabulous food."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"The hostess greeted us with a very warm welcome and our waitstaff, the bartender and Carly, were extremely friendly and accommodating!! We enjoyed a Fun evening dinner while being serenaded by the Harbor Seals in LaJolla Cove."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"My husband took me to Brockton Villa on my birthday and it was such a treat! He loved the Coast Toast, which is their specialty and I tried the Carne Asada Benedict. It was delicious and would definitely order it again. I love sitting on the balcony overlooking the beautiful La Jolla Cove. There is a little bit of odor from the seals on the rocks below, but after awhile you get acclimated and don't notice it anymore. I also love reading the history of this building and hearing the story behind the unique fireplace with the large abalone shells. This was a big hit and I can't wait to go again!"
Dined on 2/21/2014
"My husband and I had breakfast there. Can't say enough about the food. He got Coast Toast, (YUM) and I got the Traditional Eggs Benedict. Perfectly poached eggs. The fresh fruit wasn't all melon so this was a huge plus. Our server did leave a little to be desired. My husband had to get up and ask for cream as my tea was getting cold and he still hadn't brought it. He brought us the wrong check at the end of the meal. But he was friendly and apologized for his mistake. Make a reservation for any weekend dining! Ask for the Veranda seating for the best views."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"if you can get over the seals smell, this is a great place to eat. fantastic views, cute, homey feel. parking is a little challenging since it's in such a popular area, but even if you have to park a ways a way, it's a great scenic walk to a great meal."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"The menu looked appetizing but my meal tasted ok. The atmosphere at the restaurant was noisy and we got our entrees before we ever finished appetizer. By the time I got to my entree it was cold. Parking was horrendous but that was kinda expected given the holiday weekend just right after valentines day. Overall it was pleasant but not overwhelming given the reviews I've read. Maybe come back for dinner ....."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"Great menu, great location, great service. Loved it! Must order the epic chowder and the toast coast!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"I took my girlfriend to BV for Valentine's dinner and the experience was nothing short of fantastic. The service was outstanding, the food and wine was outstanding, and the seat on the terrace overlooking the cove was perfect. That was my second dining experience at BV and it certainly won't be my last."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Brockton Villa has a prime location at the La Jolla Cove. However, I thought that the prices were based on the location, not so much on the food. We went there for Valentine's Day, which meant a price fix dinner. When our food came, they ran out of my entrée and both of our desserts. The food we got was good, but it wasn't what we ordered."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"This would the third time I've eaten here ... Twice brunch and once dinner This is the first time I've been disappointed. Some of the hot food was cold ..service was so so....requested no sour cream on a dish ..waitress said it is just a little bit and dish arrived with the sour cream...it was suppose to be a hot dish ..but it arrived almost warm.. .etc ...The French toast was great however."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"We introduced our new CEO to this La Jolla gem before a very serious day of meetings. She of course enjoyed the view and the beautiful 70 degree weather because she flew in from Virginia the day before. There were several of us and so we all ordered different dishes. All choices were delicious but of course we also ordered Coast Toast for everyone. It was a successful breakfast with lots of laughter. Thanks...we'll be back!"
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Brockton has a great view, I think, but it was foggy when we went there. The food was very expensive, and was only average. The famous Coast Toast wasn't particularly better then the French toast I make at home. The corned beef hash looked interesting, but didn't have much flavor. If you can't have the view, it's not worth it."
Dined on 2/11/2014
"Very nice view. The restaurant had a warm and relaxing environment."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"We went for brunch and it was a beautiful San Diego day. We sat outside and got to enjoy the amazing views. The Coast Toast lived up to the hype. I would highly recommend to get an order to share for the table. We all really enjoyed our meals with the exception of the pancakes. They were cakey and dense and almost doughy. All the egg dishes were very tasty though."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Went to Brockton Villa for restaurant week in San Diego. The meal was outstanding as well as the service. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anybody and will definitely be back in the near future!"
Dined on 1/31/2014
"Having two small children makes it a little difficult to spark up a romatic date with a nice setting! Brockton Villa is "fancy" without being too snobby and uptight like some other places. I had my 4 month old with me and I didn't feel like a burden at all. The food was so tasty, fresh and perfectly portioned, I felt full without feeling stuffed. I also happen to loove animals, so the seals barking just completed the whole package for me. The ambiance of the entire place with the candlelight and delicious wine pairings were amazing as well. I'll definitely be coming back!"
Dined on 1/31/2014
"The staff was professional and very accommodating. They read my special request from the online form and when we arrived, they sat us as near the fireplace as possible and in a booth. The server was attentive and explained the specials with verve and was excited about sharing the wonderful cuisine. We live in Rancho Bernardo and this dining experience was well worth the drive. The ambiance was romantic and the food was excellent - including dessert! Gelato Vera gelato and cheesecake - everything tasted fresh and delisious."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Average food and service, but view makes it worthwhile"
Dined on 1/31/2014
"Food was good, ocean view was great. But there was hair on our salad, side fruits were dried and had a piece of cabage, which should not be there. It looked as if they reuse from other's left-over."
Dined on 1/30/2014
"This is the perfect La Jolla cove view of nature. Brunch or lunch is the best time of day, especially when the weather is great. The Food is fabulous especially their "Coast Toast"."
Dined on 5/12/2013
"We really liked everything about the restaurant, but we felt really bad, because we were like the Only people in there. I'm sure they do a bigger Breakfast and lunch business . It was also a colder Foggy night in the middle of the week. I hope they do well, because we loved our waitress And the food."
Dined on 1/29/2014
"On a Wednesday night in January so we had a lovely time on the upstairs porch that was enclosed with plastic so we could hear the waves crashing and the sea lions barking. It might be more noisy with more people but I don't think so. People kept coming in and it was still very easy to visit with the person you are with. The food was seasonally appropriate, seemed locally sourced and was marvelously prepared. We enjoyed a delicious prix fixe dinner with wine pairings during restaurant week. My husband highly recommends the beef filet that was prepared perfectly, I enjoyed a wonderful date/kale salad and fish entree, and the wine pairings were great. We felt it was the best meal we had during our San Diego visit."
Dined on 1/28/2014
"The title says it all. It's just sooo good. I love the Coast Toast, too, but for me the carne asada benedict is my favorite. Always a good place to eat! And a plug for Open Table - We made reservations for a Sunday morning and like usual, it was very busy with people waiting on the stairs. We walked right up, told them we had a reservation, and we walked right on in. AWESOME!"
Dined on 1/26/2014
"I am NEVER disappointed with the dining experience at Brockton Villa! We sat outdoors and enjoyed the sights and sounds of La Jolla Cove, which even on an overcast day were beautiful! The servers were friendly and timely, and they definitely knew the menu well. The food was absolutely delicious, and the presentation beautiful. There are no negatives when dining here!"
Dined on 1/24/2014
"For appetizer, i recommend the Brockton Villa's "Epic Chowder" and for entree, the Brockton Villa's Coippino."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"I went with co-workers for restaurant week for lunch. We all enjoyed the food which was fresh, interesting, vaired and all our entrees used good quality ingredients. We had a pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan, two "normal" eaters and myself (gluten-free) in our group and we were all satisfied. They have so many gluten free options and know the menu well so can offer subsitituions like corn torillas instead of pita bread, etc. I wish I lived closer so I could come back more often. Oh, and the view!"
Dined on 1/22/2014
"My steak was great, but my wife's chicken just 'okay'. The server said is was mostly de-boned, but that was NOT the case. Bathroom was really BAD, needed cleaning. Wine was good. Truthfully, we were slightly disappointed after reading the menu ahead of time, versus what was served."
Dined on 1/19/2014
"This was my first time at Brockton Villa. The whole experience was great! Great service, delicious food and the view was great! I went there during restaurant week to try it out. The clam chowder was delicious. I had a salmon sandwich which was very good but not exceptional. Lots of shade so it doesn't get hot on the patio. Beautiful view and ocean breeze."
Dined on 1/20/2014
"Stopped in for lunch during restaurant week and really loved the views and service. Had a fantastic shrimp lettuce bowl appetizer but the main dish was disappointing. Ordered the salmon sandwich.....the salmon was cooked perfectly but the combination of ingredients wasn't appealing to the palate. Bacon, mayo, tomato and salmon just didn't work for me. OverallI enjoyed the experience, great views of the pacific ocean, great service, and romantic setting."
Dined on 1/21/2014
"It is right on the beach in La Jolla with the best view in San Diego! The food is amazing and the drinks are even better! We all ordered different meals so we could try everything. We were not dissappointed! The service was perfect and I cannot wait to return! Oh, and save room for the Coast Toast. It's the best dessert on he planet!"
Dined on 8/10/2013
"Love this place! We always come here for special occasions (birthday, anniversary)."
Dined on 1/19/2014
"The waitress made up wait for the bill, to pick up the bill, and to fix her mistake. She split the check incorrectly, then she charged the early wrong cards and didn't apologize both times."
Dined on 1/19/2014
"My boyfriend and I were looking for a cute spot to have brunch at with an ocean view. This was one of the first spots that came up when he got on google so we decided to make a reservation and give it a try. The food was tasty but I wish there were more options on the menu. The service was good... the waiter was really kind and always came back to check up on us."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"The menu was very ordinary; the typical selection of sandwiches salads and soup. The waitress indicated that the seafood soup was outstanding, so we both tried it. It was good, but nothing to write home about. I had the salmon BLT; a small 4 ounce piece of salmon, sandwiched between two pieces of toast with lettuce, tomato and bacon. Nothing out of the ordinary. What makes this restaurant special is its location. Tucked into the La Jolla Cove, you can watch sea lions playing in the water, and basking in the sun as you eat your lunch. The day we were there, the wind was blowing "in our favor" away from the shore. I can only imagine how horrible the odor from the sea lions will be at this restaurant when the wind shifts towards shore!"
Dined on 1/13/2014

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