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JRDN Restaurant, San Diego, CA

JRDN Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1989 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
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JRDN showcases the best of the Californian culinary traditional with an extensive sushi bar, the finest seafood, hand-cut meats and organic and locally grown produce. Each creation is thoughtfully prepared for your culinary delight.


JRDN Bar and Lounge is a social indoor and outdoor venue offering a unique experience that is both casual and sophisticated. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and the crowd, hip yet comfortable - all enjoying the view of the ocean while sipping hand-crafted signature cocktails and exploring one of San Diego's most creative wine lists.

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Booked 63 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Sushi, Steak

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (858) 270-5736

  • Website

    http://www.jrdn.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Stephen Gage

  • Catering

    San Diego’s best lifestyle hotel, perched on the cliffs above Crystal<br /><br />Pier in Pacific Beach, TOWER23 is a spectacular setting for any event. Whether you need a site for a business dinner, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or reception, TOWER23 is the epitome of style. Inspired by the neighboring Pacific, Tower23’s neo-modern design is an exciting juxtaposition of earthly elements and contemporary glass/steel features. Chef Stephen Gage enhances our indoor/outdoor special event space with innovative cuisine customized to suit your tastes.

  • Private party facilities

    Located on the boardwalk of Pacific Beach, JRDN Restaurant features indoor and outdoor ocean view dining. The Wine Room and/or Sunset Patio are a perfect venue for your indoor and outdoor dining experience.

  • Private party contact

    Brittany Reinschmidt: (858) 270-2323 ext. 3126

  • Location

    723 Felspar Street San Diego, CA 92109

  • Neighborhood

    Pacific Beach

  • Cross street

    Mission Blvd.

  • Parking details

    Our parking garage offers valet parking. Upon dining with JRDN, validation is given for 2 hours free. After 2 hours the charge is $12.00 per hour (max of $35). Gratuities appreciated. Parking is first come, first serve. Hours may be restricted.

  • Public transit

    MTS stop is available one block east from JRDN Restaurant. Mission and Felspar. Please see host for taxi requests.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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  1. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Was a great place to grab breakfast, lunch or dinner by the beach.

  2. CC

    ConorC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Can't go wrong with JRDN - consistent quality, fantastic location

  3. GD

    GinaD

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food is OUTSTANDING. Especially the seafood.

  4. W

    Wildman1

    San Diego

    131 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    131 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Even though they were short staff (2 people called in) they performed exceptionally well!!!! Great to the those working! Many thanks. Food was great for lunch. Tacos and hamburgers. Great for lunch!

  5. KS

    KimmieS

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food1service1ambience4

    Been coming here for years and after last night, we won't be back. Too expensive to not be good quality. Service wasn't very good- like non-existent. We brought two of our friends and part way through dinner, my friend said to us, I hate to say it, but the food is so bad. We looked around and both tables around us left most of their $30 lobster rolls uneaten and we did, too. Our bill was $230- I didn't have an entrée, my friend didn't drink. Feels more like a tourist trap. Really disappointed. You can't charge a premium and then not deliver on quality. All four of us said we won't be back.

  6. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was excellent and our server, William, was very helpful and knowledgeable.

  7. RI

    RICKG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Food very good. A bit slow to be greeted at the restaurant. Waitress very good.

  8. MG

    MaureenG

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Great food; menu was a bit limited and focused on sea food. Did not see vegetarian option.

  9. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    All very nice

  10. DB

    DebbieB

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was very delicious and our server, Arnold, was extremely efficient and courteous. We always request him when we come.

  11. BE

    BarbaraE

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Food was awesome. Desserts were incredible. Great service. Awesome location.

  12. NF

    NusFoods

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great time celebrating my birthday at Jrdn. The food and drinks were absolutely spectacular and delicious. We always bring visitors here to show off our beautiful city and their great food and ambiance. Would highly recommend coming here for a special occasion or on a random Tuesday.

  13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food!! Only thing possibly better is food expansion. Thanks

  14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was amazing! The pork chop and short ribs are must haves. Our server was knowledgeable about food, attentive and overall great!

  15. KB

    KristenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was creative, fresh, and delicious. The service was excellent. And the view was amazing. I highly recommend JRDN.

  16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience3

    Horrible service for the price. Our server didn’t greet us for 10 minutes and was rude and just odd.

  17. d

    dean

    San Diego

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food has improved a lot here since re opening. Oysters consistently fresh and nice sized. Love that the raw fish is being prepared while you can examine the prep. Great staff. Exceptional bar tenders

  18. JZ

    JZfromLJ

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall3food1service3ambience4

    Great view, decent service, but the food... please I know , we are in San Diego.. if you have a beautiful view, the food has to be at best mediocre... good place for a drink and appetizers.

  19. MS

    MichelleS

    San Diego

    43 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Service and food were both great! Location is amazing! Two hours free valet with validation. Drinks were so-so. Paloma wasn’t great.

  20. l

    lizw

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The lamb lollipops were over-the-moon fabulous..tender, perfectly cooked and seasoned with a mix of internaional spices. Creative, caesar salad, super fresh sashimi and fabulous wines by the glass. Attractive attentive wait staff.. beautiful decor. Such a nice dining experience

  21. WW

    WWWa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience5

    Being there several times, the view outdoor is absolutely stunning for the sunset. Last visit tables were all full and service were compromised as they were all too busy, we have to wait for longer time for our dishes but won’t mind sitting there longer, the puzzle part was always the quantity of the dishes, this was more like a bar place than a restaurant, the chef was trying to be creative but each dish vary a lot, some were too big, some were too small, very hard to predict unless you try more.

  22. AV

    AquaV

    San Diego

    204 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    204 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    You must try the carrot cake. It is award winning!

  23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Great experience

  24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food. Excellent I.

  25. B

    Billy2013

    San Francisco

    170 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    170 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Pretty gourmet food, esp for mega-casual PB &amp; beachside PB. Maybe a tad too much salt &amp; pepper on the meats, otherwise all pretty good &amp; delish. The carrot cake def A+, one sorbet had a odd “fishy” smell &amp; flavor…?

  26. MA

    MARTINH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Fairly limited menu, but very good. Would definitely recommend this restaurant among the many that are here.

  27. SH

    SadieH

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience1

    Worst service I’ve ever received. We had reservations and were sat immediately, but did not receive service for 15 mins. The table was absolutely disgusting and sticky and the chairs looked like they’d never been cleaned. Our waiter, Josh, only came to our table twice and barely spoke two words—mostly communicated in grunts. The rest of the staff that brought our food and drinks pretty aggressively dropped it off at our table without a word.

  28. V

    Vern

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service, food, and location!

  29. C

    Chaloom

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall4food2service5ambience5

    I recommend this place for drinks and the view. The menu lacked an upbeat vibe with new variations.

  30. LK

    LeslieK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    All the personnel were friendly and helpful. The menu was limited. If sushi is your thing, it was fine. However, it’s advertised as a surf and turf restaurant and there were few fish entrees offered.

  31. PA

    PeggyA

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is one of my favorite restaurants. I think the food and presentation is excellent and the atmosphere is casual and fun. Service is great and I love that you can park underground.

  32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved our waitress and the atmosphere

  33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and the service was wonderful. Our waiter was great. It does take a bit to get your food, but fill that time with the great vocktails

  34. NM

    NiallM

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and atmosphere!!

  35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Awesome place, great food, waiter was amazing with a great personality! Highly recommend! View unbelievable.

  36. DG

    DonyaG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience4

    Beautiful restaurant. Food was average. Nothing to rave about. Server & staff , friendly & attentive at the start but at end of meal we were trying to get our check. We were in timed pay lots. We had difficulty getting the check to so we could cash out. It was definitely busy when we arrived but calmed by finish of our meals.

  37. JC

    JCarr

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    We ate outside on the main patio. People watching was fun but it was a bit hot out at 5:30p. The staff tried to give us some shade but there was only so much they could do. I had the short ribs and my wife had the lobster risotto. Both were very good. My short ribs had more of a beef stew texture but fortunately, I like stew meat. We spent about $200 for the evening, had a nice time and would go back if we were ever in the area again. Speaking of the area... this restaurant is directly across from the pacific ocean and perfect for the sunset. We were a bit early for that but experienced a wonderful sunset just a few miles south. Would love to have watched it while eating... next time we will plan ahead and book our reservations further in advance. JC

  38. S

    Susan

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Loud. Very loud. Great food and service.

  39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is my favorite place to bring my friends and family in San Diego, beautiful beach view, food has been spectacular every time

  40. DC

    DavidC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Was not very busy as we stopped in for late lunch on a weekday. The mussel plate was excellent as were the oysters. We had a tuna roll that was excellent. View is excellent as well. I great experience overall.

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JRDN Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1989 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 63 times today
Google Map for JRDN Restaurant

723 Felspar Street San Diego, CA 92109

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Mission Blvd.

  • Neighborhood

    Pacific Beach

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Sushi, Steak

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Our parking garage offers valet parking. Upon dining with JRDN, validation is given for 2 hours free. After 2 hours the charge is $12.00 per hour (max of $35). Gratuities appreciated. Parking is first come, first serve. Hours may be restricted.

  • Public transit

    MTS stop is available one block east from JRDN Restaurant. Mission and Felspar. Please see host for taxi requests.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Stephen Gage

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://www.jrdn.com/

  • Phone number

    (858) 270-5736

  • Catering

    San Diego’s best lifestyle hotel, perched on the cliffs above Crystal<br /><br />Pier in Pacific Beach, TOWER23 is a spectacular setting for any event. Whether you need a site for a business dinner, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or reception, TOWER23 is the epitome of style. Inspired by the neighboring Pacific, Tower23’s neo-modern design is an exciting juxtaposition of earthly elements and contemporary glass/steel features. Chef Stephen Gage enhances our indoor/outdoor special event space with innovative cuisine customized to suit your tastes.

  • Private party facilities

    Located on the boardwalk of Pacific Beach, JRDN Restaurant features indoor and outdoor ocean view dining. The Wine Room and/or Sunset Patio are a perfect venue for your indoor and outdoor dining experience.

  • Private party contact

    Brittany Reinschmidt: (858) 270-2323 ext. 3126

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