California English

Name: California English
Address: 9276 Scranton Rd, San Diego, CA, United States, 92121-7701
Telephone: (858) 201-3461
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (594)

$31 to $50

American

9276 Scranton Rd, San Diego, CA 92121-7701

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Located in the Sorrento Valley, California English is the newest culinary creation from celebrity chef, Richard Blais. Blais is creating an all-day menu for California English that’ll interpret classic British dishes through the lens of Southern California ingredients.
The idea is a fusion of sorts: the laid-back California lifestyle that makes San Diego so unique, mixed with a cozy pub convivial atmosphere where you can meet friends (or mates) for a pint after work, set up a client lunch with fresh oysters on the menu or have a cozy family dinner over a Sunday roast. Everything on the menu is made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients that make for fresh and flavorful dishes.
The effortless vibe of casual yet stylish makes for the perfect place to celebrate the joy of the unexpected coming together to make the perfect culinary match.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, British, Californian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Tue–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 201-3461
Website
http://www.californiaenglishsd.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Richard Blais

Location
9276 Scranton Rd, San Diego, CA 92121-7701
Neighborhood
Sorrento Mesa
Parking details
Public Lot

Experiences

Tea Time
Multiple dates available
Pinkies up! Join us for a classic English Tea Time with a California twist, with Chef's curated selection of tea sandwiches and sweets, plus a wide selection of artisan teas. Don't miss out, it's a jolly good time! Tea Time is $45 per guest; with Tipsy Tea available at $55 per guest. Your reservation window is 90 minutes. We look forward to your visit! Please note we do NOT currently offer GLUTEN or DAIRY free options for TEA TIME.
Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Join us for some bits, bobs, and a bevy!

What 594 people are saying

California English reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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California English offers a delightful blend of elegant ambiance, "fantastic customer service," and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "gorgeous decor" and unique menu options like fish and chips, prime rib, and tea service. "Highly recommend" for special occasions or a casual meal, with standout cocktails and desserts.

594 Reviews

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Kathi
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful lunch at California English! Food was amazing and the staff was friendly, helpful and attentive.
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Tinker
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The location is great and the decor and ambiance could never be described as anything less than perfect! It was GORGEOUS!! The food however is sub par. Its very bland and none of the things we ordered stood out. It was just mehh. I suggest revisiting the menu. There are just too many competition out there nowadays that a gorgeous decor wouldnt be enough. Our server was very attentive and everyone we came across with provided an excellent Customer Service. The bathroom is spotless as expected. Would we come back? Probably not…
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James VIP
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we walked in, we were blown away. This restaurant from Chef Blais was absolutely beautiful—every detail in the décor created the perfect ambiance for a memorable evening. The food? Incredible. Every dish was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. What truly elevated our experience, though, was the fantastic customer service. Our server, Abraham, was amazing—attentive, warm, and genuinely welcoming. He made sure everything was just right throughout the night. Highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for great food, stunning aesthetics, and top-notch service. We’ll definitely be back!
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Gabriel VIP
Denver / Colorado32 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for indoor/outdoor dining. Menu was amazing.
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Thea VIP
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, quality and unique food experience. Live music was a nice touch. The tea time small bite towers and cocktails were lovely!
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lauren VIP
San Diego6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Father’s Day bbq was the deal of century. Everyone and every thing was great. You can tell they really thought about the details. Chef Blais even came around to say hi and of course, take photos. Ribs were fall off the bone perfect. Cocktails and mocktails made to order. Potato salad which most won’t even think about, was A+. Staff was friendly despite being busy. Atmosphere is perfect for a sunny San Diego celebration.
California EnglishResponded on June 20, 2025
Hi Lauren, Thank you so much for joining us on Father's Day! I'm so glad to hear our team made your day special. Our team put a lot of care into every detail, so your kind words mean the world. I'm especially glad you got a chance to meet Chef Blais — he always loves connecting with our guests. Again, we're so happy everything hit the mark and I'll be sure to share your kind words with the team. Hope we get to celebrate many more special occasions with you! All the best, Curtis Jackson Senior Reservationist
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Kristi
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service from every employee we encountered. The space is lovely. We experienced their boozy tea offering and it was delicious. We will definitely be back and we recommend the espresso martini. It was balanced and not overly sweet. One of the best ones I have had in San Diego. Cheers.
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Rachel
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here! It was my husband’s birthday and he was so excited about the prime rib dinner! They informed us that it was going to take longer than expected so they comped us the delicious carrot app, and 2 mocktails! His meal was amazing and I loved my fish and chips! And he got a huge brownie and gelato for his birthday celebration! It was a wonderful evening!
California EnglishResponded on June 20, 2025
Hi Rachel! I'm so glad that we were able to make your husbands birthday special despite the longer wait time for the prime rib! Hearing that all your items exceeded expectations warms my heart and we cant wait to see you again soon. Warm regards, Curtis Jackson Senior Reservationist
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Shirley VIP
San Diego12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My second time and God willing I will be back again. Both times I ordered the London Fog (swapped gin for vodka) and Fish & Chips and they were on spot. Brought 5 first times and they all enjoyed the food, ambiance and service. They mentioned coming back as they enjoyed the experience too. Hidden gem. I love being able to make reservations fairly easy and parking being plentiful.
California EnglishResponded on June 5, 2025
Hi Shirley! I appreciate your continued support and am so glad to hear that each visit with us has exceeded expectations! It warms my heart hearing you will continue to join us so we can do what we love for guests like you. Can't wait to see you soon! Best, Curtis Jackson Senior Reservationist
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Monique
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere is lovely, the food and drinks are delicious, and the service is friendly and attentive. I had a great experience coming here for dinner.
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California English is rated 4.7 stars by 594 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

9276 Scranton Rd, San Diego, CA 92121-7701

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sorrento Mesa
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Tue–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, British, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Executive chef
Richard Blais

Website
http://www.californiaenglishsd.com/
Phone number
(858) 201-3461

California English

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Tea Time

Happy Hour

Menu

What 594 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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