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Javier's - La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(3,773)La Jolla - 2
Cesarina
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(5,860)Ocean Beach - 3
Steak 48 - Del Mar
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(1,884)Del Mar - 4
The Henry - Coronado
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(2,725)Coronado - 5
Duke's La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Hawaii Regional Cuisine•4.6(6,769)La Jolla
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LEILA
Price: Expensive•Middle Eastern•4.8(1,092)North Park - 2
Mister A's
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.9(8,898)Downtown - 3
STK- San Diego
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.3(3,476)Downtown - 4
The Marine Room
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.7(8,426)La Jolla - 5
Juniper & Ivy
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.7(8,229)Little Italy
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Seneca
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(4,526)Downtown - 2
Addison by William Bradley
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.8(1,878)Del Mar - 3
Madison
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.5(3,130)University Heights - 4
Kettner Exchange
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(1,462)Little Italy - 5
CUCINA urbana
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(7,173)Banker's Hill
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The Amalfi Llama - San Diego
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.5(489)The Amalfi Llama reimagines the culinary landscape by seamlessly merging the allure of a rustic live-fire steakhouse with the flavors of Italian cuisine, a culinary haven where genuine cooking, down-to-earth cuisine and stylish flair intertwine. Guests embark on a journey from Southern Patagonia to the Mediterranean coast of Italy as they indulge in a multisensory experience that transcends boundaries – from the soothing cream decor to the intimate ambiance of crackling embers accompanied by the melodies of vintage Italian vinyls. Embracing the essence of a modern farmhouse, The Amalfi Llama revolves around an open parrilla grill and wood-burning oven, harnessing fire, smoke, coals and embers to craft dishes. The restaurant’s ethos also meets design with Latin American and Mediterranean influences, resulting in an inviting environment adorned with light woods, natural light and subtly elegant finishes, defying traditional steakhouse and Italian restaurant conventions.Queenstown Bistro - UTC
Price: Moderate•New Zealand•4.1(192)We are the lil sis of Queenstown Public House located in the Little Italy district of San Diego. Slightly smaller, but with the same basic ingredients.
A beautiful, comfortable, unique, fun setting. A friendly, smiling, courteous staff we hope you get to know. Guests enjoying the moment, sharing a laugh, whom we hope we get to know. Freshly made dishes; locally sourced, passionately created, many unique…and all delicious. A beer list changing daily, proudly from our award winning local craft SD brewers, and a wine list chosen with care from select vineyards and varietals.
With a kiwi inspired lineage, and the spirit, love and good nature from the land of the Maori, we hope you will join us. And if we are so fortunate, then, we hope you will have a little too much of a good time, have a few too many laughs, stay a while, and return again soon to see us.
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- CChristinaVIPSan Diego •14 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThis is our go to restaurant anytime we’re at UTC in La Jolla. The service is great and they have the best chicken quesadillas in San Diego!More infoRED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• La Jolla•4.4
- TTerriSan Diego •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoOur food and wine were exceptional and the wait staff was friendly and helpful. The venue is perfect for a casual dinner with friends or a more formal occasion. We give it an A+.More infoSeasons 52 - San Diego - UTCPrice: Expensive• American• University City/Golden Triangle•4.8
- JJustinaSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoLove the vibe here and the food is amazing, will definitely be coming back often.More infoJavier's - La JollaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Jolla•4.6
- GGigiVIPSan Diego •3 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoExcellent service! I love the service here, and the food is consistently great!More infoLucreziaPrice: Expensive• Italian• La Jolla•4.5
- AAnitaVIPSan Diego •20 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 29, 2025Great customer service, great environment, and wonderful staff is such a pleasure. The food is delicious. A very enjoyable experience.More infoQueenstown Bistro - UTCPrice: Moderate• New Zealand• University City/Golden Triangle•4.1
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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.
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The best reviewed restaurant in University City/Golden Triangle is Fleming's Steakhouse - La Jolla
The restaurants with the best service in University City/Golden Triangle are Fleming's Steakhouse - La Jolla, Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - 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, Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - La Jolla and Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC
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