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James' Place, San Diego, CA

James' Place

4.4 (1110)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Asian
2910 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, CA 92093

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Gluten-free-friendly
Unfortunately, James' Place is not serving sushi currently.

James’ Place is a high quality and moderate price dining establishment. Specializing in Asian fusion cuisine, with a large variety of appetizers, and a nice selection of entrees.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Unspecified, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    James Holder
  • Catering
    James' Place Prime and Seafood offers on site and off site catering
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a Private screened in dining area that can fit up to 18 people, or the out side patio can be reserved for up 32 people for sit down dining, you can also reserve the entire restaurant.
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Cross street
    Gilman Dr.
  • Parking details
    Free on Weekends $2 on weekdays after 4:30pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,110 people are saying

James' Place reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
James' Place offers a vibrant dining experience, especially convenient for theatergoers at the La Jolla Playhouse. Patrons praise the "excellent food and service" and highlight a "great atmosphere and ambiance." While some find the menu limited and prices high, the "friendly and attentive waitstaff" consistently impresses.
1,110 Reviews
  1. Karen

    New Mexico3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were three of us and we decided to share the short ribs entree which coupled with individual beet salads was very filling. The short ribs were melt in your mouth delicious especially with the mashed potatoes. Cocktails were also very well done. We finished with a share of the bread pudding…highly recommended. Overall was a great meal and the service was above and beyond.

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  2. Kirsty VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten at Jame's Place on numerous occasions. The food quality and service is highly variable. They seem to turn over their chef and servers very frequently. They have a captive audience of La Jolla Playhouse patrons, but they really should raise their game.

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  3. David

    California Central Coast7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to catch drinks and a meal before a show at the Playhouse. Food was high quality and nicely presented by friendly and attentive wait staff. Will definitely return.

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  4. Joe VIP

    San Diego15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anthea is a great server. She knows her product and ensured we had everything we needed. We noticed their menu is shrinking (fewer choices), and prices are on the rise. James Place is still a good choice for dinner prior to a play at the La Jolla Playhouse.

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  5. Kay

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. So convenient when attending a play.

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  6. Thomas VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great way to dine before La Jolla playhouse !

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  7. Shari

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great experience at James Place overall. I came to this restaurant prior to viewing a play at the La Jolla Playhouse. I was expecting to have a bit of sushi, but it is no longer an option on the menu. I ended up having the Chilean Seabass, which was excellent, I did have to end up putting a little bit of salt and pepper on the steam vegetables for added taste! I also had a couple of blackberry lemon drops, which were really good. The service provided heat and I was satisfied with my experience overall.

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  8. Jeff VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Miki was amazing as always !!!!!!! !!!!!!!! !!

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  9. Julie VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place to get dinner before a show at the Playhouse. Short walk to any of the 3 theaters. We both had the bunless Kobe burger and it was delicious. Our waiter, Elvis, was very attentive and helped us pace our meal to not feel rushed before the show. We always eat there before the evening performance we’re attending and try different items from their menu. Everything has been very good - never disappoints.

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  10. Barb VIP

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great place for dinner before going to the La Jolla Playhouse. Excellent food and service. I think their cocktails could use some work, but the bartenders are always happy to try to make the customers happy.

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James' Place is rated 4.4 stars by 1110 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
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2910 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, CA 92093

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Gilman Dr.
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Unspecified, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free on Weekends $2 on weekdays after 4:30pm.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Holder
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    James' Place Prime and Seafood offers on site and off site catering
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a Private screened in dining area that can fit up to 18 people, or the out side patio can be reserved for up 32 people for sit down dining, you can also reserve the entire restaurant.
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