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- RRebeccavipSan Diego •20 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoI met up with a friend for drinks/dinner. Neither of us were super hungry so we ordered from both the Happy Hour and regular menus. Everything was delicious and it was the perfect amount of food. Our server was delightful and the restaurant looked so pretty decorated for the holidays.More infoThe Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La JollaPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• La Jolla•4.4
- DDarrellvipFayetteville / Northwest Arkansas •23 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoVery nice atmosphere and a genuine Mexican feel with all the decors. The food and customer service were excellent! Highly recommend this restaurant.More infoRED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• La Jolla•4.3
- DDougSan Diego •7 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe food was great but even better were our servers and waiter. Positive, upbeat, and engaged. They made everyone feel special and provided a great service to our group.More infoJavier's - La JollaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Jolla•4.6
- SShielaSan Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 27, 2024Great experience, highly recommend for any occasion. Shout out to our server Stefano, he was exceptional, great customer service 👍. Everyone was so friendly and nice. Dined here with my fam on my birthday, food was excellent especially my grilled lamb chops which was cooked in perfection, hubby and our son loved their food too. Ambience was very good and not too noisy. Loved it here will dine again someday. Highly recommended 👍More infoLucreziaPrice: Expensive• Italian• La Jolla•4.4
- JJANvipSan Diego •39 reviews5.0Dined on Oct 14, 2024Always delicious, especially the pretzel best in town . Larry is wonderful. Always makes our evening special . Will return soonMore infoQueenstown Bistro - UTCPrice: Moderate• New Zealand• University City/Golden Triangle•4.5
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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 Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC
The restaurants with the best service in University City/Golden Triangle are Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC, Queenstown Bistro - UTC and The Amalfi Llama - San Diego
The restaurants with the best ambiance in University City/Golden Triangle are Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC, Queenstown Bistro - UTC and The Amalfi Llama - San Diego
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