The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla

Name: The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla
Address: 4301 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 2040, San Diego, CA, United States, 92122
Telephone: (858) 230-7404
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1293 Reviews

$50 and over

Seafood

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The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar has been focused on successfully pairing contemporary California regional cuisine, with a hip, vibrant, sophisticated setting, to create a cutting-edge dining experience. When Partners JC Clow, William Lewis and Chef Yvon Goetz set out to deliver a culinary experience straight from wine county, little did they know that they would also earn the title of Restaurateurs of the Year for their achievements and have their restaurants in Newport Beach and Tustin earn the title of Restaurant of the Year multiple times!
The three partners strive to deliver the best dining experience In Orange County on a nightly basis. Chef Goetz, whose accolades include the AAA Five Diamond Award and multiple Chef of the Year honors, describes his menu at The Winery Restaurant as wine country-driven a perfect match for a wine program that features a list with 650 selections that change weekly and climate-controlled cellars, which can house up to 7,500 bottles!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 230-7404
Website
http://www.thewinerylajolla.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Yvon Goetz
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Aly Shipp: (858) 230-7404

Location
4301 La Jolla Village Dr, Ste 2040, San Diego, CA 92122
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Cross street
Genessee & La Jolla Village Drive
Parking details
Valet is located right below the restaurant on La Jolla Village Drive.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Happy Hour at The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar
Multiple dates available
Mon - 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Tue - Thu - 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM, 3:45 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Cheers to Happy Hour! Monday through Friday from 3-6PM in our main bar and at The Wine Bar. Enjoy a special menu with great small bites and select cocktails, wine and draft beers! This is First Come First Serve basis. Reservations politely NOT accepted. *Wine Bar closed on Monday, but main bar will be waiting for you :)

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What 1,293 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Diego
Great for fine wines
San Diego
Great for fine wines

1,293 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our staff, Paul and Christie were spot on an excellent. They made an amazing tag. Team Duo at cater to our every desire. Checked in on us frequently. It made it us feel very, very cherished. I would say that the only 2 minor misses, where that the lobster rizzoto seemed a bit pricey at $61 and the scallops and shrimp were not as tender as I expected. however. Call was very kind to customize to change the order to 3 scallops and two shrimp.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful ambiance, service was good. Filet was a little tough but overall good flavor.
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GGGG
San Diego
38 reviews
vip
2.0
38 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Nothing to write home about. Service was good, food was mediocre. Nothing remarkably bad, simply underwhelmig.
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OpenTable Diner
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente comida y excelente cena de thanksgiving
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ZoeS
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great ambience, and friendly and exceptional service!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was very good but fish was cooked to shoe-leather texture
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VRomo
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Servicio amable, el lugar muy bonito y la comida deliciosa.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
61 reviews
vip
4.0
61 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food and service. We would go back for sure.
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Love2Dine
San Diego
52 reviews
vip
3.0
52 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
They have consistently, good food, but their service is always painfully slow. On this occasion, some baggers came into the restaurant, seating area and up to our table and asked for money. When I asked to speak to a manager about this, so they could call security, or make sure other patrons weren’t bothered. Nobody bothered to come to our table to talk about it with us. I know it’s not the restaurants fault that this happened but they didn’t seem to care.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had set a reservation for my girlfriend and I for our anniversary. We came early, and they set up a table for us immediately. The food was exceptional. The drinks were delicious. Our favorite were the lamb chops and their specialty cocktail with vodka citrus, and Tajín. Paul was thoughtful with his recommendations and left us completely satisfied! Their manager also came by, such a sweet genuine human. Thank you for our memorable first anniversary!
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ABZdiner
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was okay, but not good enough for the high price.
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Michel
Palm Springs
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Diverse menu, excellent offerings, quality meats and produce; amazing wines, EXCELLENT service.
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DaneH
San Diego
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service all the food was prepared properly yum
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RobertW
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Courtney was excellent. Also, Jesse checked on us a couple of times and she was exceptional! It was our anniversary and they both made us feel special and celebrated!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our meal. Jake was super waiter, ambience lovely, twinkling lights and trees added beauty, great food. We so enjoy this place!
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MarciR
San Diego
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing dinner and server who was very attentive and made sure everything was fine. We had the booth away from the main floor which was wonderful for privacy as we don't get to see my daughter very often. The drinks were top notch and the food was not rushed, which we also appreciated. The water was always filled, and items cleared quietly and quickly. Outstanding staff, chefs, receptionists, and managers. We look forward to going again for special occasions.
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Diner
Washington DC
29 reviews
vip
2.0
29 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Extremely slow service. Arrived before reservation time and had to wait a long time for the table. Once sat, waited long time before the waiter came. Ordered a bottle of wine with food. The wine bottle doesn't come out until the appetizer arrived. Food was ok. Not worth the poor service and the relatively very high price tag. Not recommended. Will never return.
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2003hockeydad
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Filet was just a bad cut not worth cost. Lobster was excellent and cooked perfectly.
1 person found this helpful
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JohnF
San Diego
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The venison was incredible! Service and food superb.
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RylieC
Hawaii
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service was great, ambiance was good, drinks are good, not the food. Bread and butter was good but not complimentary. Drinks were all good but bit pricey. Food was too salty and we couldn't even finish. I recommend to go there for drinks and appetizers, not for dinner.
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TerriD
San Diego
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our 3rd time to eat at The Winery and we have been very happy with each of our visits. Everything we have ordered has been delicious and they have a very nice wine list including wine by the glass that is better than you see in most restaurants. Service is always excellent and we love the ambiance of both the indoor and outdoor dining. Can't wait to go back!
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arashm
Orange County
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food seemed prepared from a cool book! Bland and no taste to it! There are far better choices in La Jolla!
2 people found this helpful
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desertfoodie
Palm Springs
88 reviews
vip
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience except for barking dogs. Why do people have to bring dogs to restaurants??
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socalgirl
San Diego
117 reviews
vip
3.0
117 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Nice location and ambiance. Good wine list. Indoor and outdoor dining.
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Netvigator2368
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a very good restaurant. Excellent setting and dishes, friendly staff and great location!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Went there for lunch for my mothers birthday. The food was really good and they gave her a free dessert for her birthday! Overall, a great experience will definitely go back!
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WGSD
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicios food. Also had a delightful conversation with the owner, who came by the table. A special treat.
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LisaY
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service was not the best. We have been here before and had amazing service so it was a disappointment.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The noise level was definitely not energetic as much it was simply too loud for dinner. The food was excellent. The service was a little bit inattentive. Overall I would return for lunch, sitting outside but look for another place for dinner
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RayE
San Diego
40 reviews
vip
3.0
40 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I'm somewhat surprised I'm leaving this review as our (my wife and I) expectations were based on a wonderful dinner a couple of years ago at their restaurant in Newport Beach, which is harbor side. This dinner we a wonderful table location with a great view as we were seated next to a window looking out over La Jolla Village Drive, which was a great place to people-watch. The staff and the venue were great, no issues there. It was most (not all) of the food. What was excellent - bread service and the onion soup. Not so good was the Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Poke - bland, not much of any flavor at all, very disappointing. My wife had a ribeye, medium, which was cooked a little past medium. She said the steak was a little dry, which is odd for a ribeye, and was ok. My main course was the Ono special, but my issue was probably due to me not paying enough attention to the description, which he did describe as being rare on the inside. I love rare Ahi, but not rare Ono so much. On the good side (again) was the side mushrooms and the creme brulee, those were excellent! Phenomenal wine list!!
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Hank
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This is a very nice restaurant with good food. Today they were having some sort of issue and the service was exceptionally slow. But I’ve been here a few times before with wonderful service so I think something out of the ordinary was going on.
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mikeinthedesert
Palm Springs
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A birthday dinner for my wife - party of 3 plus our dog. Service was attentive, but not hovering. Our server was affable and informative. Food was excellent. An enjoyable, leisurely meal.
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DawnH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hostess greeted us with an awesome smile, the waitstaff and servers were attentive and not intrusive. The food was great for the value and I'll be back soon!
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Kulia
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice ambience, good food, good service. Loved the wine & the vegan options.
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RnPinSD
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was very professional which is not as common in this day and age. It was a great experience.
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DodgerGirl
Denver
17 reviews
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
So many things. Long wait time between salad and entrée. Steak was without seasoning and overcooked, did not arrive to table even hot. Then bill came, we have our credit card, and when it was brought back we were told they changed the charge because they forgot to charge us for coffee. We had ordered coffee and dessert, the coffee came 15 minutes before the peach cobbler, so we had no coffee with the dessert, and the peach cobbler had a licorice taste and lots of other fruit but nearly no preaches. Terrible experience.
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JoyT
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and impeccable food. They were so accommodating and considerate of the meme even of our group with food allergies.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was a great time as our server was able to help make suggestions on wine for the table, food, and made the experience better. The food was great for flavor and cooking.
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Lovegoodfood
San Diego
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food is excellent, and presented beautifully. I had the Mahi Mahi, and it was cooked perfectly. My spouse had the delicious duck. The restaurant is very attractive, but can get a bit noisy. If you want a quiet area, ask for a booth at the far right side of the restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall the experience was good, I wish they’d have a dress code for dinner. We dress up as well more people around us, but there were others wearing shorts and flip flops. For another hand, we were celebrating my wife birthday, and we don’t even have a “courtesy cake” like many other restaurants do at level, it was a little disappointed . Other than that, food was good.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla using the Order Online button. The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 230-7404.

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla is rated 4.4 stars by 1293 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

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Google Map for The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla

4301 La Jolla Village Dr, Ste 2040, San Diego, CA 92122

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Genessee & La Jolla Village Drive
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:30 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet is located right below the restaurant on La Jolla Village Drive.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Yvon Goetz
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thewinerylajolla.com/
Phone number
(858) 230-7404
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Aly Shipp: (858) 230-7404

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A Guide to the Best Date Spots in San Diego

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Featured in

A Guide to the Best Date Spots in San Diego

Offers

Happy Hour at The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar

Popular dishes

Maple Leaf Duck Breast

The BOB Salad

The Winery Corkscrew Pasta

Menu

What 1,293 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

FAQs

Does The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla restaurant rated?

Is The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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