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Address:
1044 Wall Street
La Jolla, CA 92037

Neighborhood:
La Jolla / Golden Triangle

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $31 to $50

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Whisknladle Details

Dining Style: Home Style
Website: http://www.whisknladle.com
Email: info@whisknladle.com
Phone: (858) 551-7575
Hours of Operation: LUNCH 11:30-3:00 Daily BRUNCH ADDITIONS Sat & Sun SUNSET 3:00-5:00 Daily DINNER 5:00-9:00 Weeknights 5:00-10:00 Friday & Saturday AFTER HOURS Serving Food & Drink 10:00-Last Call Friday & Saturday
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Organic
Executive Chef: Ryan Johnston
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Special Events & Promotions: events@whisknladle.com

Getting there

Cross Street: Herchel
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: Validated parking also available up to 2 hours at Hotel Parisi on Hershel Street

A word from Whisknladle

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 in January of 2008 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 3-6 and 10-Last Call on Fridays & SaturdaysContinued

Whisknladle

4.2

184 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican
Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies
Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked 1000-Point Tables

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191 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

191 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(139)
neighborhood gem(99)
special occasion(79)

hot spot(62)
romantic(59)
great for outdoor dining(45)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (191)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Appetizers steal the show

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2010

Dined on 04/12/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Amazing appetizers. Sweetbreads and Halibut were exquisite. Lamb was perfectly cooked.
Infused water also a major plus."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

WNL a LaJolla institution

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2006

Dined on 04/12/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We vacation in LaJolla once a year, and every year we savro a delightful meal at Whisknladle. An established local eatery, WNL is patronized by legions of devoted locals and visitors alike. The menu changes seasonally, but some items are constant. The caesar salad arguably is best anywhere, with just the right touch of dressing, parmiggiano-reggiano, atop a bed of fresh romaine. My wife ordered the stuffed, roasted chicken, which was moist and tender. I ordered the WNL burger, with gruyere chese, caramelized onions, house cured bacon, topped off with a over-easy fried egg! Because of the latter, it's difficult to eat in conventional form. Rather, a mess is best avoided by eating it open-faced. Without a doubt, we'll be back!"

Dined on 04/12/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The "new look" at Whisknladle

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2004

Dined on 04/07/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The "new look" at Whisknladle is GREAT! New menu holds some wonderful surprises with the best of the old menu still in place!"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2004

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

the food took a while to come

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2009

Dined on 04/04/2012

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"the food took a while to come out, so expect to spend a long time there. food was good. light, flavorful flavors."

Dined on 04/04/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointing!!!!!!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Disappointing return to what we thought on our first visit was a special place. This visit yielded below par choices and absolutley flavorless food. The pasta tasted like cardboard, everything lacked salt to bring out any flavor. Even the cocktails were not as well made. Perhaps the weekend is not the best time to go. Was there a different chef on this particular night??? Based on this visited will ot likey return."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was good but not the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2004

Dined on 03/23/2012

2004

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was good but not the best. I had the pork rib & my husband had the stuffed chicken breast. Seemed to have a lot of oil. We split the paparadelle with guinea hen ragu. I was expecting it to be very delicious but it was just ok. Service could not have been better."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2004

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Extraordinary find in La Jolla

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/18/2012

2005

Dined on 03/18/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Exceptional in all respects. While on vacation we dined here one evening and loved it so much we came back again the next night. The food is sensational, the staff is warm, attentive, and highly competent. Can't say enough good about this place."

Dined on 03/18/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The ambiance was very nice

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2012

2008

Dined on 03/17/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The ambiance was very nice and charming. The food was a bit overpriced for what it was. 24 bucks for pasta? My pasta was ok a bit watery and lacking flavor. Everything else was good. I would recommend drinks and tapas at the bar, yum!"

Dined on 03/17/2012

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

GREAT LUNCH SPOT

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/15/2012

2011

Dined on 03/15/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I had only been to the resturant for dinner,and found the atmosphere fun, yet quite enought for a serious lunch. Staff was also great at making the day a fun celebration for a great cousin."