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1. Brockton Villa
4.6
Exceptional(2857)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • La Jolla
Booked 20 times today
Great Food * Epic SunsetsBrockton 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.Brockton Villa loves families! Please don't forget to include your little ones in your reservation count!
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2. Le Coq
4.5
Awesome(512)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French • La Jolla
Booked 27 times today
Le Coq is James Beard Best Chef finalist Tara Monsod’s French Asian steakhouse. Inspired by the modern Parisian culinary landscape, Chef Tara reimagines classic French dishes through an Asian American lens—layering brightness, umami, and spice into every plate. The menu is grounded in fresh ingredients from local waters and farmers markets, with unexpected riffs that celebrate Tara’s upbringing. Set inside a historic building in downtown La Jolla, Le Coq pairs raw brick and steel trusses with the plush glamour of a 1970s supper club.
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3. The Whaling Bar
4.6
Exceptional(134)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • La Jolla
Booked 7 times today
Rediscover The Whaling Bar in La Jolla, blending historic charm and modern luxury. Once beloved in the La Valencia hotel, it's back after ten years, mixing its rich legacy with today's elegance. Known for its cozy atmosphere and top-notch service, it's been updated for contemporary tastes without losing its heritage essence. Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski, with a background in America's top kitchens and Iron Chef America, leads the culinary journey, offering a menu that combines classic and innovative approaches. The Whaling Bar invites both old fans and new to enjoy luxury and become part of La Jolla's ongoing story.
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4. Mediterranean Room - La Valencia Hotel
4.6
Exceptional(1788)
Price: Expensive
• American • La Jolla
Booked 18 times today
La Valencia Hotel's premier ocean view dining destination, the Mediterranean Room, is a nod to the property's transportive Mediterranean-inspired look and feel. Formerly The Med, the reimagined space celebrates an all new menu inspired by the California coast and seasonally-driven, locally-sourced ingredients. Dine in the reimagined ocean view dining room, the transformed patio under the palms or the ocean view terrace. Enjoy your favorites daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and enjoy brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Reservations highly encouraged. Ocean View Terrace seating IS NOT GUARANTEED and will be given to GUESTS PRESENT for their reservation based on what is AVAILABLE AT THE TIME. Bring your four-legged friend to enjoy our dog menu available on our dog-friendly patio.
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5. Piazza 1909
4.7
Exceptional(885)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 14 times today
Experience Authentic Italian Cuisine at Piazza 1909 in La Jolla!Located in the heart of La Jolla near [landmark], Piazza 1909 offers a true taste of Italy. Enjoy Chef Stefano’s award-nominated cuisine, featuring homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and organic, free-range meats. Must-try dishes include Grandma Bice’s homemade lasagna, seafood pasta, branzino, and cotoletta alla milanese.What truly sets Piazza 1909 apart? We’re a family-owned restaurant where friends work together to provide exceptional hospitality and team service. Chef Stefano has been nominated Best Italian Chef in La Jolla, as well as our fresh pasta!***Why Visit Us?✅ Dinner: Tuesday–Sunday | Happy Hour: Tue–Thu, 4:30–6 PM✅ Vegan & gluten-free options✅ Dog-friendly with a special Dog Menu✅ Team-building cooking classes & private chef dinners✅ Professional cateringWe’re a proud sponsor of the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance—visit our booth this April! Grazie, and see you at Piazza 1909!
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6. Paradisaea
4.8
Exceptional(663)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • La Jolla
Booked 33 times today
A celebration of food, cocktails, art, and warm hospitality. Housed in the historic Piano Building, in the heart of the vibrant community of Bird Rock, Paradisaea is a destination restaurant and bar, that San Diegans frequent for crave-able, accessible fare, executed at the highest level. Michelin guide recommended under the helm on Chef Anders Rubini
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7. El Agave
4.7
Exceptional(2578)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 27 times today
Experience the true flavor of Mexico at San Diego’s premier Mexican cuisine destination.Established in 1996, El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria offers its patrons a unique dining setting withinthe largest tequila museum in the United States – with over 3,000 tequilas on display – alsorepeatedly voted the #1 tequila bar in the country. Nestled in historic Old Town, San Diego, it is theperfect place to enjoy a business lunch, romantic date, rehearsal dinner or to simply relax andunwind sipping find tequila with friends.
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8. Officine Buona Forchetta
4.4
Awesome(575)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Point Loma
Booked 11 times today
Located in the heart of the historic Liberty Station neighborhood, Officine Buona Forchetta blends award winning Neapolitan-style pies and Northern Italian upscale entrees in a family-friendly, approachable space.
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9. Tako
4.4
Awesome(117)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Old Town
Booked 2 times today
Nestled in the most historic neighborhood in California, Old Town San Diego, there is plenty to see and do. We strive to provide an unforgettable experience with top notch cocktails, the freshest fish & ingredients available, and unmatched atmosphere....21+ Speakeasy, If the light is on we're Open!
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10. Trust Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1216)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • North Park
Booked 47 times today
We’re a neighborhood restaurant, at our heart. A place for our community to gather, to celebrate, to raise yet another glass in a toast to good tidings. We believe in bold flavors, cooked simply over an open flame. We believe in seasonality, in forging relationships with local farmers, makers, and purveyors to bring you the bounty this fine city has to offer. We believe in the power of wine and cocktails to elevate your meal, to create an experience that, when paired with superior service, creates something completely unique, forging a bond of trust, one would say, between you and us. These four walls were meant for you. Welcome.

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