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NINE-TEN

Name: NINE-TEN
Address: 910 Prospect St., San Diego, CA, United States, 92037
Telephone: (858) 964-5400
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

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$31 to $50

Californian

910 Prospect St., San Diego, CA 92037

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN Plate2022

From the OpenTable editors: Nationally recognized chef Jason Knibb brings a sophisticated touch to local fish and produce at this restaurant inside the longstanding Grande Colonial Hotel. Whether you’re in the ocean-accented dining room or score a sought-after seat on the terrace to watch the seals and surf, you’re in for a quintessential San Diego experience.

Staff spotlight

Philosophy

MICHELIN-recognized NINE-TEN offers globally inspired, locally sourced cuisine with an emphasis on produce from local artisan farmers, featuring the unique seasonal style of cooking with menus dictated by the local harvest. The service is enthusiastic and spirited, while gracious and unassuming. The staff is exceptionally well trained and educated in food preparation and wine pairings.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Farm-to-table, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 964-5400
Website
https://www.nine-ten.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
All catering is provided by NINE-TEN chefs.
Private party facilities
NINE-TEN offers a unique selection of recently renovated private dining rooms for your private event. Over 2,300 square feet of indoor space is available in three private rooms and an ocean-view terrace.

Location
910 Prospect St., San Diego, CA 92037
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Description
Led by award-winning, nationally-recognized chef Jason Knibb, NINE-TEN offers the perfect combination of sophistication and casual elegance and an ideal location along lively Prospect Street in the Village of La Jolla. Recognized with MICHELIN distinction, NINE-TEN’s globally-inspired, locally-sourced cuisine features the best of the harvest from local artisans where products are selected daily for the restaurant’s seasonal menus. Dine indoors or al fresco on our sidewalk patio or back terrace with peek views of the Pacific Ocean. Heaters are available during cooler weather. Private dining rooms are also available for groups of 8 or more. Breakfast is served Monday through Friday, 7 am to 11 am. Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday, 7 am to 2 pm. and features $6 mimosas and $8 Bloody Marys. Lunch is served Monday through Friday, 11:30 am to 2 pm. And dinner service is available nightly, 5 pm to 9 pm. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Cross street
Girard
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Mercy of the Chef Tasting Menu
$130.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A Chef driven tasting menu experience, highlighting the best that NINE-TEN has to offer. Start with an amuse bouche followed by 6 courses including selections from our menu with a nightly specials or Chef's creations tossed in. Add in wine pairings chosen by our Sommelier with each course to round out your meal. Please inform us of any allergies or dietary preferences so we can craft the perfect menu for you. A 20% service charge will be included for all Mercy of the Chef reservations.

Popular dishes

Little Gems "Caesar" Salad$16.00
shaved parmesan, croutons, white anchovy dressing
Jamaican Jerk Pork Belly$19.00
baby carrots, Swiss chard, plantains, black-eyed peas, spicy jellies & sweet potato purée
Tomato Salad$18.00
marinated tomatoes, plums, pickled ramps, Thai basil, cilantro, almond/coconut dukkah, coconut dashi vinaigrette
Roasted Squash Salad$19.00
roasted mixed Chino farms squash and zucchini, cherries, roasted beech mushrooms, arugula, sunchoke crumble, tomato vinaigrette, thyme oil
Tuna Crudo$23.00
apricot jam, lemon cucumber, finger lime, cucumber flowers, tajin, cucumber/yuzu juice
Hamachi Sashimi$23.00
marinated baby shiitake mushrooms, watercress, scallion vinaigrette
Cacio e Pepe$24.00
porcini mushroom spaghettini, cured egg yolk, parmesan, cracked black pepper, shaved mushroom
Agnolotti$25.00
peas, carrots & ricotta cheese, oxtail, snap peas, chives, crispy carrots, carrot gastrique, lemon

Entrées

Brassicas & Spuds$31.00
confit Yukon potatoes & Japanese sweet potatoes, spigarello, baby broccoli, poblano relish, roasted potato espuma
Grilled Half Jamaican Jerk Chicken$39.00
confit Japanese sweet potato, broccolini, pickled green onion, shishito peppers, fresno chili sofrito
Pan Seared Verlasso Salmon$44.00
mushroom ragout, charred snow peas, pickled cherry tomatoes, English pea mousse, herbs
Poached Northern Halibut$46.00
baby carrots, turnips, fennel, artichoke, crispy artichoke, compressed kohlrabi, herbs, green peppercorn/black lime nage
Smoked Liberty Duck Breast$48.00
chamomile braised Badger Flame beets, confit Alaskan fingerling potatoes, dandelion greens, glazed cherries, vanilla, duck demi
Pan-Roasted Cascade Creek Lamb Loin$48.00
corn, Japanese eggplant, pickled peaches, crispy eggplant chips, corn mousse, chives, huitlacoche lamb jus
Grilled Prime Ribeye$54.00
maitake mushrooms, roasted spring onions, lettuce, shaved cipollini onions, burnt tortilla purée, guajillo demi

Dessert

Seasonal Sorbet$12.00
three scoops of house-made sorbet
Lemon Torte$13.00
mascarpone mousse, lemon cream, sponge cake, yuzu gel, peanut crumb, buttermilk ice cream
Banana Parfait$13.00
banana cake, caramelized bananas, banana ice cream, salted caramel espuma, white sesame seed tuile
Pavlova$14.00
Strawberry sorbet, rhubarb compote, candied pistachios, vanilla cream
Half Baked Chocolate Cake$14.00
caramel sauce, choice of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

What 3,034 people are saying

NINE-TEN reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Californian
San Diego
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

NINE-TEN delivers an exceptional dining experience with "wonderful food, service, and outdoor terrace." The creative menu features standout dishes like "cacio e pepe" and "Prims Ribeye," while the ambiance is described as "beautiful and inviting." Despite some mixed reviews, many guests find the restaurant "well worth a visit."

3,034 Reviews

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Dawn
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a wonderful place. The food is exquisite! I will definitely be back for dinner soon.
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Ken VIP
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a small group celebrating a birthday. Overall experience, food and service were great. We initially did have some confusion/mixup with the reservation, were booked for Terrace but told that it was double-booked. Thanks to John (director of food and beverage), the mixup was resolved and we have enjoyed a pleasant dinner on their cozy terrace with a sunset view.
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Danna VIP
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went for a Birthday dinner with a friend. She was greated with a handwritten Birthday note. We each ordered different menu items and everything was top notch delicious. Worth the cost.
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Joseph VIP
San Diego142 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there and was pleasantly surprised how nice the outside dining area is and friendly and efficient the staff are. The menu for lunch could use some more lunch time variety.
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Dawn VIP
St. Louis14 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved our Saturday lunch. The setting was peaceful and beautiful and the service was perfect. Our entrees were served quickly and were delicious. The shrimp taco may be the best I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!!!
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Jude
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our experience so much that we went back two days later. The cacio e pepe is absolutely amazing
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Eoin
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Well worth a visit and deserving of Michelin recommendations
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William VIP
Los Angeles15 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I did not find the food or service worthy of the Michelin Guide recommendation. I was very disappointed.
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Jimmy
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Prims Ribeye one of best cuts of steak we've had in US. Was on par with wagyu, cooked perfectly, literally melted in your mouth. Cacio e pepe was outstanding as well! Did not disappoint one bit!
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Debbie
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, service and outdoor terrace had great ocean views. I would definitely recommend !
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FAQs

NINE-TEN offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 964-5400.

NINE-TEN is rated 4.8 stars by 3034 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

910 Prospect St., San Diego, CA 92037

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Description
Led by award-winning, nationally-recognized chef Jason Knibb, NINE-TEN offers the perfect combination of sophistication and casual elegance and an ideal location along lively Prospect Street in the Village of La Jolla. Recognized with MICHELIN distinction, NINE-TEN’s globally-inspired, locally-sourced cuisine features the best of the harvest from local artisans where products are selected daily for the restaurant’s seasonal menus. Dine indoors or al fresco on our sidewalk patio or back terrace with peek views of the Pacific Ocean. Heaters are available during cooler weather. Private dining rooms are also available for groups of 8 or more. Breakfast is served Monday through Friday, 7 am to 11 am. Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday, 7 am to 2 pm. and features $6 mimosas and $8 Bloody Marys. Lunch is served Monday through Friday, 11:30 am to 2 pm. And dinner service is available nightly, 5 pm to 9 pm. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Cross street
Girard
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Farm-to-table, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.nine-ten.com/
Phone number
(858) 964-5400
Catering
All catering is provided by NINE-TEN chefs.
Private party facilities
NINE-TEN offers a unique selection of recently renovated private dining rooms for your private event. Over 2,300 square feet of indoor space is available in three private rooms and an ocean-view terrace.

Featured in

50 San Diego Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

NINE-TEN

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Why they're an Icon

Staff spotlight

Jason Knibb

Executive Chef

Jose Alonzo, III

Pastry Chef

Chris Russo

Sommelier

Philosophy

Dining areas

Additional information

50 San Diego Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Mercy of the Chef Tasting Menu

Cacio e Pepe

NINE-TEN Burger

Hamachi Sashimi

First Course

Little Gems "Caesar" Salad$16.00

Jamaican Jerk Pork Belly$19.00

Tomato Salad$18.00

Roasted Squash Salad$19.00

Tuna Crudo$23.00

Hamachi Sashimi$23.00

Cacio e Pepe$24.00

Agnolotti$25.00

Entrées

Brassicas & Spuds$31.00

Grilled Half Jamaican Jerk Chicken$39.00

Pan Seared Verlasso Salmon$44.00

Poached Northern Halibut$46.00

Smoked Liberty Duck Breast$48.00

Pan-Roasted Cascade Creek Lamb Loin$48.00

Grilled Prime Ribeye$54.00

Dessert

Seasonal Sorbet$12.00

Lemon Torte$13.00

Banana Parfait$13.00

Pavlova$14.00

Half Baked Chocolate Cake$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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