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: 4.6

4.6

1009 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

Aug 14, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Ari Amenta: (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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Popular dishes

Shrimp & Egg White Frittata$25.00
Zinfandel Braised Shortrib Hash & Fried Eggs$25.00
Butternut Squash / Asparagus / Wilted Greens
Breakfast Burrito$18.00
Beef Chorizo / Eggs / Beans / Potatoes / Guacamole / Cheddar Cheese / Hatch Chili Salsa
Classic Bacon & Eggs$17.00
Breakfast Potatoes / Brioche Toast

Appetizers

Artisan Bread & Echire Butter$7.00
½ Dozen Fresh Seasonal Oysters$24.00
Black Pepper Vodka Cocktail Sauce
Crispy Almond Dusted Calamari$20.00
Cucumber Salad / Spicy Tomato-Saffron Aioli
The Winery Charcuterie & Artisanal Cheese Board$28.00
Mustard / Cornichons / Baguette
YG's Alsatian "Pizza"$14.00
Bacon / Crème Fraiche / Gruyere / White Onion
Jumbo White Shrimp Cocktail$24.00
Black Pepper Vodka Cocktail Sauce
Parmesan Crusted Asparagus Fries$13.00
Blue Cheese Sauce / Spicy Tomato-Saffron Aioli

Salads & Fresh Greens

Shaved Brussels Sprout-Baby Kale Salad$16.00
Goat Cheese / Candied Walnuts / Dates / Dark Balsamic Vinaigrette
Seasonal Local Heirloom Tomatoes$17.00
Mozzarella / Arugula / Garlic Croutons / EVOO / Balsamic
The Winery House Salad$15.00
Baby Greens / Walnuts / Roquefort / Grapes / Red Onion / Tomatoes / Apples / Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad$15.00
Parmesan / Kalamata Olive Tapenade Crostini
The B.O.B. Salad$17.00
Romaine / Bacon / Red Onion / Blue Cheese Dressing

Salads Add Ons

Add protein to Any Salad

Grilled Chicken Breast$12.00
Grilled Shrimp (3)$14.00
Grilled Salmon$14.00
8oz Angus Beef Steak$20.00

Entrees

Bison Bolognese$29.00
Shaved parmesan / Saffron Parpadelle Pasta
Icelandic Salmon "A la Plancha"$34.00
Quinoa / Asparagus / Tomato-Basil Sauce Vierge
Jumbo Maine Scallops & White Shrimp$35.00
Winter Squash & Fava Bean Risotto / Champagne Butter
Chef's Daily Tacos$18.00
Three Tacos / Corn Tortillas / Salsa
Mary's Farm Blackened Chicken Sandwich$20.00
Basil Mayonnaise / Lettuce / Tomato / Red Onion / Boursin / Ciabatta
Roast Beef Dip$20.00
Swiss / Blue Cheese / Watercress / Caramelized Onion / Toasted Ciabatta
Organic Quinoa-Butternut Squash Bowl$24.00
Broccolini / Garlic / Pea Tendrils / Carrots / Mushrooms / Ginger-Soy Sauce
Le Grand "Cru" Burger$22.00
½ LB Wagyu Beef or Vegan Butternut Squash Patty; Caramelized Onions / Lettuce / Tomato / Brioche Bun / Choice of Cheese: Swiss / Brie / Blue Cheese / Cheddar

Additional Toppings

Avocado$3.00
Smoked Bacon$3.00
Mushrooms$3.00
Roasted Red Peppers$3.00
Fried Egg$3.00
Oscar Style$20.00

Sandwich Add Ons

$8. Add Side to any Sandwich

Pommes Frites
Sweet Potato Fries
Truffle Fries
Small House Salad

What 1,009 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Our favorite place to rat
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Tonie
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Dined 1 day ago
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We were seated promptly and given courtesy since the rest of our group were running late. Food arrived in a timely manner.
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OpenTable Diner
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Dined 2 days ago
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Great food and good wine of course
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BillL
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1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu, ambience, and service. Sophisticated, but not stuffy with professional and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
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RomanticNight
Hawaii
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The good was amazing, the noise level little high but we enjoyed the dinner.
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PaulC
San Diego
10 reviews
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5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect
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Wendy
San Diego
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience2
My friend and I ordered the BOB salad with chicken. The chicken was very dry, the amount of bacon in the salad was laughable. Maybe 1/8” wide and 1/2” long and very few of those. The salad did not taste like blue cheese dressing at all.
KK
KathiK
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is now our 4th visit to The Winery. I have to say this is how a restaurant should be! The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. They really focus of providing you with an overall satisfying dining experience. Our server Austin was very friendly, professional and attentive and "read our minds!" The food was delicious! Kudos to the chef! Everyone was happy and we look forward to our next visit.
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Nrsonthelake
San Diego
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a wonderful dinner!
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food & service was Amazing!
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SandyH
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent presentation! The Mahi Mahi was outstanding!
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LWEW
San Diego
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
A slightly corporate/business feel to this restaurant. Good food. Waiter wasn’t terribly personable, maybe a bit shy. Complimentary birthday dessert. Food was good. Had salmon and chicken dishes with wine. Tried it once, probably wouldn’t return, but it was a pleasant visit. Park near Soul Cycle in parking garage. Two hours free parking.
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DericN
Central Coast
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
The cioppino was great but the restaurant was in a strange location
MR
MarciR
San Diego
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best most friendly professional efficient attentive staff I’ve ever had and the food was delicious and cooked to perfection. It was like having a wait staff of 15 instead of 2. Every employee would glance at out table and check or clear as needed, but in a polite noninvasive way. I cannot wait to go again! They did not rush our party out, but allowed us to truly enjoy each course. Thank you.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall3food1service4ambience4
The overall experience was bad. We ordered two appetizers and two entrees. The fried calamari is the best. The pork skewer was too dry and the clams and mussels tasted like they went bad which ruined the cioppino. The short ribs was dry as well. The service was great! We were sitting by the window to have the street view which was also great. Overall, the food tasted unexpectedly bad for the price and we hope people learn from our experience. If you do go, order the fried calamari!
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RonB
San Antonio
23 reviews
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4.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Overall a four, service was somewhat slow but not terribled!
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1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service, the food and the wine selection was amazing
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Dined on July 19, 2022
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OpenTable Diner
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1.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience5
It was my husband‘s birthday this is one of his favorite places to go to eat. I was very sad how long the food was prepare not fully cooked it took way too long we had tickets for a concert and we’ll already late for the concert I was not very happy.
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OpenTable Diner
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4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Great place to enjoy a drink and a bite with an old friend from out of town. Loved my time here. The service could be more friendly, but they were quick and helpful when needed. Will return.
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JeffM
Palm Springs
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, great ambience, top notch service. Especially impressed when the owner (J.C.) came to make sure everything was perfect.
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OpenTable Diner
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1 review
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Dined on July 9, 2022
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Beautiful patio Good food
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SandraS
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25 reviews
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25 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
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The staff always goes out of their way to accommodate.
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Kevin
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20 reviews
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20 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
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Amazing evening! It was our first time but we will definitely be coming back.
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StuDiego
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19 reviews
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5.0
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Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and friendly service. Food was wonderfully prepared, and served. Highly recommend.
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AliceR
San Diego
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great service and food. too noisy to talk Great bread. Good wine selection. Very good service. Short rib entre excellent.
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WineFan
Chicago
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow...what a great dining experience! Our group of 12 showed up an hour early...the staff was able to seat us right away. Our server was the best!!! He offered up great recommendation and was extremely attentive. We couldn't ask for a better server! The drinks were fantastic...cheers to the bartender & staff/m! The food was awesome. We had one person in our group with fish allergies. The chef cooked her meal separately...even made a fish free sauce. We were blown away! I highly, highly recommend the Winery in La Jolla!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a kind group of people (and yummy food). My fiancé and I went to dinner there the day after he proposed. I was so excited and distracted by my new sparkly ring that I spilled his drink. Before I knew it, everyone swooped in and changed our table cloth and brought a new drink. They were all so thoughtful and forgiving of my blunder and helped make our night special. Thank you!
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JimS
San Diego
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and drinks
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RustyR
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, great service, and lovely atmosphere. One of the highlights of our trip. Will be going back on subsequent visits. Highly recommend this classy joint.
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dianez5
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Delicious food prepared exceptionally well. Salad was delicious and generous. Chilean Sea Bass was very delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
I have dined a few times for lunch and happy hour but am getting disappointed that the lunch menu is very limited.
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DavidW
San Diego
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
We booked through open table for 7 30 and when we got there there was no reservation for our party . We agreed to sit at bar on high stools . I then went back to double check the booking and the hostess couldn’t find it. The whole experience was rather frustrating and irritating as I had guests from South America with us and after the rave recommendations we were frankly quite embarrassed. . The salad was good , the cioppino lacked flavor and was served without a spoon , The salmon was delicious . We had a quick meal in if we were seated comfortably at a table , we would have had a longer more pleasurable dinner ordering more and providing greater revenue for this establishment.
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SamanthaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and great service. I loved the experience here.
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Kayle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Drinks & food were great, staff were super friendly and definitely made the whole experience that much better. Will definitely be back soon!
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LizC
New York Area
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Three of us chose very different entrees and were more than happy. The wagyu burger was a savory meal that didn't need sides, the scallops were perfect for my mom's smaller appetite (my husband said they were cooked to perfection), and his fresh catch of the day was very nicely prepared. If you like asparagus, the parmesan asparagus fries are delightful.
SC
StephanieC
San Diego
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience4
Food was a lot to be desired. I had scallops and risotto, and it tasted like they dumped a box of salt into the risotto. I love salt, and I thought it was way too salty. That also wrecked my palate, and couldn't enjoy the bottle of wine. We also ordered the seafood tower, and the seafood tasted like they had just thawed it out, and really had no flavor. The service was good. The server was attentive. I wouldn't go back.
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Dolores
San Diego
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal with great service. Definitely will go again.
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new2chitown
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience5
Food was below average. We will not be returning.
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OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best place in San Diego!!

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

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla is rated 4.6 stars by 1009 OpenTable diners.