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Greenfinch at Estancia La Jolla, San Diego, CA

Greenfinch at Estancia La Jolla

4.5
4.5
36 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian
Greenfinch is a local San Diego favorite with crowd favorites. You’ll savor wholesome classics while dining on the open-air balcony overlooking Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa’s lush Garden Courtyard.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Farm-to-table, American

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Daily 7:00 am–3:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (858) 964-6537

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Native/Indigenous, South Asian/Indian, Veteran, Women

  • Executive chef

    Augie Saucedo

  • Private party facilities

    Over 12,000 square feet of space available for private functions.

  • Neighborhood

    Torrey Pines

  • Cross street

    Torrey Pines Road

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for brunch

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  1. InGoodTaste

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a family brunch/lunch, and our entrees were beautifully plated and delicious !!! The service was impeccable. We had a 15 month old with us and the server brought the toddler a cute little stuffed pony to keep her happy (nice touch !).
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect brunch spot! And a great way to kick off vacation! The food was delicious and the staff was excellent!
  3. Neighbor

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Was a pleasant experience New decor is wonderful
  4. Lucy

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our brunch was delicious. Great place to eat and relax.
  5. PatrickR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We went to Greenfinch for breakfast. Sat in what might be described as a veranda. The room was very cold. Everything else was great.
  6. LadyWhoLunches

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    This is a lovely spot for a special meal. The menu items are a little uneven in quality, something easily addressed by talking with the server and asking for recommendations. The tableware and decor are beautiful without being over the top. The host and team were gracious enough to relocate us inside when our patio reservation was a bust due to wind and rain. Would definitely return!
  7. RKhindri

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and the food was amazing. We had a great time with my girls and their friends from UCSD. We will definitely be back.
  8. KristinO

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Definitely eat outside - they have heaters and the view is great. Good service and meals. The seafood items were very good, but you’re going there for the view and atmosphere above all else.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The ambience was great and venue was amazing. However, service was less than par. Our waiter did not check in on us and we had to continuously flag another server to let them know we’re ready to order. No one refilled our water, either. We were left alone and hanging a lot.
  10. DJGbeats

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Food was bland , service was slow . Expensive meal for not great quality. Would not got back
  11. pleater

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience5
    Extremely limited lunch menu, and nothing vegan, inclding the salad.
  12. JamH

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall1food1service5ambience1
    We were the only ones at the restaurant for lunch and it took over 30 minutes to get our food after we ordered.
  13. RebeccaR

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff, service and food are amazing!
  14. Good2eatout

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Very pleasant restaurant for hotel and non-hotel guests. At beginning of meal we mentioned we said we would like coffee with dessert after we ate meal, but immediately after they cleared our dishes from our meal we were brought bill without asking about drinks/dessert ... especially annoying since we mentioned that we wanted this at the start. (restaurant only had 3 other tables filled so not trying to turn over table) Other service short falls that could be fixed with training.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my birthday brunch with my family. This was a perfect spot - amazing service and great food! I took my friends for a tour who loved Estancia. We will return.
  16. FrederickT

    San Diego

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Wonderful. Excellent brunch with charming and helpful service.
  17. JuliaB

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Estanica is conveniently located and perfect for a quiet conversation at lunch. Good food, excellent service, lovely facility.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Greenfinch is a hidden gem. Food and service are top notch.

    Greenfinch at Estancia La JollaResponded on July 15, 2022We appreciate the 5 stars!

  19. FunNightOut

    San Diego

    44 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The food, service and ambience was very good plus recommendations provided on menu selections were much appreciated.
  20. Nycdub

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved this hidden gem! Great staff and beautiful views in a darling hotel 😍 They even have a dog menu and our pup definitely enjoyed his healthy/ delicious meal!
  21. LoveSanDiego

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My husband and I love this place. The service was amazing however there was a workout class happening on the lawn just below us which made it a bit loud. However, still beautiful and still a wonderful time.
  22. SDnative

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant with beautiful linens and details. Service was exceptional and food was high quality. Screaming child at next table was the only disturbance.

    Greenfinch at Estancia La JollaResponded on June 24, 2022We appreciate the 5 stars!

  23. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The wait staff was exceptional and the food delicious, attractively presented and perfect quantity. Hot coffee and tea were offered at just the right frequency. We had a large group and we were very pleased with our post wedding brunch experience
  24. KimB

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We received the most amazing service from Karina - she was so attentive and thought of everything! The atmosphere is gorgeous - beautiful decor/lovely dishes - every little touch is there. The food did not measure up to this 5 star - but was still incredible - and to have gluten free options was such a bonus!! Food was 4 star - so paying 5 star price is not great, but overall would go here again. Incredible experience thanks to Karina!!!
  25. DianeB

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Lovely spot, wonderful service. But...don't let that pancake batter sit. I could have entered a disc golf game with them.
  26. RyanD

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my wife and our daughters to Greenfinch for lunch on Mother's Day and we had a great time. The restaurant is really pretty inside and out. We sat on the outdoor area overlooking the hotel courtyard, but the indoor area is open to the outdoor as well. The service was excellent, the manager, hostesses and servers were all so pleasant and helpful. Our food was great and came out quickly. We shared the burger and fries - both really good, the cobb salad with chicken - also really good but a little less dressing would be better, and the buttermilk pancakes with strawberries which were very good. I had a palomo and my wife had a cappuccino, and we enjoyed everything we ate and drank. I will definitely go back and will take family or friends who are in town visiting. The ambience is excellent.
  27. Desi

    Tahoe

    60 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Went here for Mother’s Day, the hotel is lovely. It stopped there, burnt bacon, over cooked patched eggs, and got the bill without being asked if we wanted anything else. Sorry, I won’t recommend going here. Ruined my Mother’s Day :-(
  28. GeoBird

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    For a hotel restaurant it’s decent, nothing spectacular or noteworthy. Drinks were nice, but food was on the bland side and lacked creativity. If you’re staying at the hotel it’s convenient, but don’t come here for just the restaurant.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is really unbeatable and the ambiance is a perfect match for the resort! Our server Jose was beyond helpful and provided amazing service and knowledge of the menu. Will continue to return!
  30. Katie

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Good food but service was terrible. Waiters were very unfriendly and inattentive, almost act like they are being forced to be there. We were surprised to see such bad attitude at estancia hotel. For the price level of the food you would expect better service & friendlier staff.
  31. FrancisF

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely brunch right after our massage at The spa. I made reservations so that we could sit on the patio outside that looked over the beautiful courtyard. We ordered an omelette and the Cochinits pibil quesadillas and they Were delicious. Our server and host were great and very Polite. Overall a nice relaxing experience.
  32. Torontiff

    San Diego

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Although I am a local, I often forget what a great resource the Estancia Hotel and spa are. Girlfriends and I had a very nice getaway, starting with lunch at Greenfinch.
  33. stonehengehorse

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The Greenfinch has a nice atmosphere inside as well as a lovely balcony area where one can look out over the grassy fountain area of the hotel. Charming and tasteful. My avocado toast was tasty. Only downside was that on this day their specialty coffee machine was not working. I would recommend this place and I would go again.
  34. Eileen

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Had a wonderful birthday brunch here. The food came out a little slow, but service was nice. Really nice patio for outdoor dining.
  35. Ginny

    New England

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful third floor dinning on an enclosed veranda overlooking the property gardens. Small limited menu. All food was delicious just my daughter wished there was bacon 😁
  36. JaredB

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    5 course Valentines day menu was awesome. Harpist was playing great music and Chris our server was amazing! Only negatives were the price of the meal and that I was charged twice, once on opentable as prepaid and then at the restaurant via check. Manager knew nothing about the prepay and I showed him the bank account charge. Not a HUGE deal for me but frustrating nonetheless.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Greenfinch at Estancia La Jolla offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 964-6537.

Greenfinch at Estancia La Jolla is rated 4.5 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Greenfinch at Estancia La Jolla

9700 N Torrey Pines Rd, San Diego, CA 92037-1002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Torrey Pines Road

  • Neighborhood

    Torrey Pines

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Daily 7:00 am–3:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Farm-to-table, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Native/Indigenous, South Asian/Indian, Veteran, Women

  • Executive chef

    Augie Saucedo

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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