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Duke's La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Hawaii Regional Cuisine•4.6(6,871)La Jolla - 2
Cesarina
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(6,008)Ocean Beach - 3
Javier's - La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(3,885)La Jolla - 4
The Henry - Coronado
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(2,826)Coronado - 5
Brigantine at Portside Pier
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.7(4,583)Downtown
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LEILA
Price: Expensive•Middle Eastern•4.8(1,328)North Park - 2
Addison by William Bradley
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.8(1,874)Del Mar - 3
STK- San Diego
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.3(3,533)Downtown - 4
The Marine Room
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.7(8,514)La Jolla - 5
Juniper & Ivy
Price: Expensive•Unspecified•4.7(8,318)Little Italy
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Seneca
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(4,675)Downtown - 2
Herb & Wood
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.7(6,757)Little Italy - 3
CUCINA urbana
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(7,220)Banker's Hill - 4
Ciccia Osteria
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(313)Barrio Logan - 5
Kettner Exchange
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(1,496)Little Italy
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- RRachelSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoHusband and i celebrated our anniversary and Christian and Wes made it a special night for us and made us many delicious drinks and made our night unforgettable!More infoRaised by WolvesPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• La Jolla•4.8
- EEduardoVIPSan Diego •8 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThis is a great restaurant for any occasion... food and service are phenomenal... and all thanks to a great manager, Ivika, who runs this place flawless.... thank you again!More infoLucreziaPrice: Expensive• Italian• La Jolla•4.6
- RRubySan Diego •54 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoExcellent service n attentiveness n grilled steak lunch tacos n the salad are my new favorites! Brought my friend just to have themMore infoSeasons 52 - San Diego - UTCPrice: Expensive• American• University City/Golden Triangle•4.7
- SSaulSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoFood was great and our server Jose was amazing, had great recommendations and great energyMore infoRED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• La Jolla•4.4
- ZZoe1 review5.0Dined on Jun 27, 2025My friends and I had a really good experience and excellent treatment, definitely would recommend.More infoJavier's - La JollaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Jolla•4.6
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Bordered by La Jolla, North Claremont, and Sorrento Valley, San Diego's Golden Triangle is an upscale neighborhood populated by dozens of health and wellness centers. The local emphasis on health carries over to University City and Golden Triangle restaurants as well; many of the eateries serve light, organic, and locally sourced foods. If you want something international, you can find fusion sushi, Mediterranean bistros, and upscale Italian cuisine. Make sure you don't leave San Diego without trying the Mexican food. The Golden Triangle area is home to fish tacos, ceviche, and carne asada crafted with some of the freshest ingredients grown in fertile California. Local wines like San Pasqual Valley, Rancho Bernardo, or Julian would make a great addition to your meal.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in University City/Golden Triangle is Fleming's Steakhouse - La Jolla
The best vegetarian restaurants in University City/Golden Triangle are Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC, The Amalfi Llama - San Diego and Queenstown Bistro - UTC
The restaurants with the best service in University City/Golden Triangle are The Melting Pot - La Jolla, Fleming's Steakhouse - La Jolla and Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC
The restaurants with the best ambiance in University City/Golden Triangle are Fleming's Steakhouse - La Jolla, Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC and The Amalfi Llama - San Diego
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