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: 4.7

4.7

2504 Reviews

$31 to $50

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NINE-TEN is currently open for indoor AND outdoor dining. Heaters and blankets available during the colder weather. Breakfast is served Wednesday through Friday, 7 am to 11 am. Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday, 7 am to 2 pm. Lunch is served Wednesday through Friday, 11:30 am to 2 pm. And dinner service is available Wednesday through Sunday, 5 pm to 9 pm. Curbside take-out is also available. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 27, 2022

8:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

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Takeout

(858) 964-5400

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Californian, Farm-to-table, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Wed–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon, Tue 2:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 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
Executive chef
Jason Knibb
Catering
All catering is provided by NINE-TEN chefs.
Private party facilities
NINE-TEN offers a unique selection of 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.
Private party contact
Leo Lopez: (877) 578-5037

Location
910 Prospect St., San Diego, CA 92037
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
$120.00 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

Hamachi Sashimi$20.00
marinated baby shiitake mushrooms, watercress, scallion vinaigrette
Big Glory Bay King Salmon Poke Bowl$19.00
red miso aioli, sliced salmon belly, dirty sushi rice, radish, puffed wild rice, scallions, pickled cucumber, avocado, shoyu vinaigrette, cilantro
Ahi Tuna Crudo$22.00
ginger-fresno relish, yuzu kosho, avocado, finger lime, ponzu, cilantro
Little Gems "Caesar" Salad$15.00
shaved parmesan, croutons, white anchovy dressing
Asian Pear & Smoked Kohlrabi Salad$17.00
compressed asian pear, celery, parmesan fondue, apple jam, anise hyssop, lemon, aleppo pepper
Jamaican Jerk Pork Belly$18.00
baby carrots, swiss chard, plantains, black-eyed peas, spicy jellies & sweet potato purée
Honeynut Squash & Vadouvan Tortellini$18.00
delicata squash, brown butter, pepitas, roasted onion broth, thyme
Cacio e Pepe$18.00
porcini mushroom spaghettini, cured egg yolk, parmesan, cracked black pepper, shaved mushroom

Entrées

Grilled Prime 14oz. Ribeye Steak$47.00
mixed wild mushroom, roasted garlic & chive ricotta, crispy red onion, sauce au poivre, nasturtium butter
Roasted Jerk Chicken$36.00
crispy baby Yukon potato & green garlic relish, sautéed spigarello, jerk chicken jus
Pan-Roasted Colorado Lamb Loin$44.00
grilled summer squash, roasted maitake mushroom, pickled summer squash, piquillo pepper & Meyer lemon relish, basil, squash puree, lamb jus
Smoked Liberty Farms Duck Breast$42.00
white balsamic glaze, cipollini agrodolce, mustard greens, grilled figs, ajo blanco & almond puree, almond dukkah, duck jus
Baja Striped Bass$39.00
fennel, marinated cherry tomatoes, haricot vert, cranberry beans, sauce bouillabaisse, crispy okra, herbs
Pan-Roasted Big Glory Bay King Salmon$40.00
dashi-braised Chino Farms potatoes, corn, charred cucumber, chanterelle mushroom, whey & crème fraîche emulsion, fried leeks
Roasted Cauliflower Steak$29.00
pine nuts, mint, parsley, raisins, cipollini onion, sprouting cauliflower, romesco sauce
NINE-TEN Burger$18.00
half pound angus beef, house-made pickles, butter lettuce, tomato, mustard seed aioli, choice of mixed greens or fries

Dessert

Strawberry & Coconut Semifreddo$13.00
almond cake, rhubarb coulis, dehydrated meringue, buttermilk ice cream, micro basil
Stone Fruit "Napoleon"$13.00
poached peach, fresh plum, pistachio ice cream, lemongrass cream, elderflower sabayon, brown butter crumb
Stuffed Brioche Donuts$13.00
warm brioche donuts filled with blackberry jam, dusted with sugar
Half Baked Chocolate Cake$13.00
caramel sauce, choice of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Seasonal Sorbet$12.00
three scoops of house-made sorbet

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Mercy of the Chef tasting dinner with the wine pairing was fantastic! I highly recommend. The service was also outstanding.
M
Mike
San Diego
48 reviews
vip
4.0
48 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience3
This place is always great. Don’t let the entrance or front desk lack of attendance ( they have other stuff to do) put you off. It is a somewhat lesser know San Diego gem
FJ
FionaJB
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was an enjoyable birthday dinner. Our waiter was so attentive. I was not feeling great due to something I ate earlier, and he immediately brought over some fizzy water and bitters which did the trick! He noticed I was eying the donuts on the menu for dessert but I declined getting them. He brought them as a treat anyway! Excellent steak, salad, bread and cheese. We will be back!
D
Dakini
San Diego
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food3service5ambience5
Beautiful dining area, ambiance and great service. Food good but not great.
E
Elle
San Diego
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good! Delicious fish and ooooooh my goodness the 1/2 baked chocolate cake! My favorite restaurant in LJ!
CA
ChristopherA
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and food! Went there for a bday celebration, even got a dessert on the house!
AW
AndreaW
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Inventive, delicious dishes. Extensive wine list. Attentive service. Friendly staff.
FT
FrederickT
San Diego
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, a special place with a wonderfully enjoyable meal and the highest level of care and service. The chef is creative while bringing an exceptional layered fun to each course. We decided that the next time at Nine-Ten we order the half baked chocolate cake first.
KE
KERRIF
San Diego
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Incredible food. Cannot stress enough how delicious every single dish on the chefs mercy menu was.
SR
SaRo
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a perfect anniversary dinner arranged by my husband. Attentive service and wonderful meal.
RS
RichardS
San Diego
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Dinner was excellent. I especially loved the Cacio E Pepe. Our waiter was excellent, being attentive but unobtrusive. The sommelier made an excellent recommendation for an obscure rose from the Basque region that was really unusual and very tasty. The only negative was that our neighboring table was pretty loud, but they were having a good time. Oh, and Wednesday is half price wine night and so our bottle of rose was only $25! Can't wait to go back.......
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baja California Sur
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service. There were some girls celebrating a birthday party. Kinda loud. Not your fault. But we love the place. We live down the street. Thank you
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was outstanding, everyone that worked here was super friendly and the ambiance was romantic and classy, not a place to dress down to.
t
timcat
Seattle
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Their 6-course Tasting Menu is called “Mercy of the Chef” and changes daily depending on what’s available and the mood of the chef. It’s great. Every dish was lovingly prepared and plated, and tasted delicious. From the amuse bouche of raw tuna, avocado and uni on a tiny tortilla to a duck breast main plate, we were enchanted. The wine list was compact but very well designed to span a wide ranges of tastes and budgets, and featured excellent wines. The server was surprisingly well educated and happily gave some suggestions for our red and white wines. We were wonderfully cheered to find several Madeiras available by the glass. Service was cheerful and friendly without being cloying. In short, an excellent place for fine dining and the food quality, plating and service definitely justify a Michelin star. The only downside is that it can get a bit loud indoors, especially towards the end of the evening when the bar is crowded with boisterous hotel guests and jolly locals.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. Excellent food and presentation.
c
chrish
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
For our anniversary enjoyed the wine paired chefs dinner. It was amazing. One of the finest meals I have ever had that I didn’t cook,lol. Chris Russo our waiter was outstanding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
It was great!
C
Carlos
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Champagne by the glass was of poor quality and not cool enough; prime red wine by the glass had a lot of sediments. The food was beautifully presented and tasty but extremely salty. Server tried very hard but the kitchen was overwhelmed and it took extremely long for the food to arrive. The noise level was such that we could not hear each other.. This was not what we expected for anniversary celebration from the restaurant’s description.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We did mercy of the chef and wine pairing. It’s the real deal.
JT
JuanTooTre
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Came here for the tasting menu for our wedding anniversary. Just visiting here in San Diego for a couple of months and we usually like to try out tasting menus in different places. For the price per head, the food didn't really live up to our expectations. It was good, but not that creative, and didn't feel like an "experience" so much. We've had $50/head tasting menus in NYC that were so much better. Service was great though, and the staff was really friendly.
J
Jankoss
Denver
283 reviews
vip
4.0
283 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
I was staying at the hotel and booked a reservation. I don’t think I specified indoors or outside. Outside at 6:30 was not good as the sun was sooo bright. Unfortunately all the indoor tables were spoken for so we sat at the bar. Harold was a wonderful bartender and the food was excellent. However, I would have preferred to be sitting at a table. Next time I will know this.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service - felt so personal - consistently excellent food
BT
BeeTee
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding and our service was excellent!! Couldn’t have asked for a better late afternoon on the terrace.
C
kirkC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good service. Wheelchair accessible and nice quiet spot for a crowded summer weekend !
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
6 course tasting Every single bite was delectable Staff were delightful Speaker music was a bit distracting Upper end of acceptable pricing
S
Suzie
London
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and beautiful food; attentive service.
JH
JakeH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had burger and Reuben for lunch. Burger angus large portion cooked to perfection. Simply excellent taste. Fries crisp not greasy at all!!!!! We felt right at home here. Sophisticated charm!
CT
ChristopherT
San Diego
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall3food1service5ambience5
This is the second time I went to Nine-Ten where the first time was for dinner (Excellent) and this time for Weekend Brunch (Huge disappointment)!!!! I've had breakfast/brunch at many restaurants that serve good food that's flavorful, memorable, etc but this was the opposisite. Trying tro pull apart the Crossaint was a Huge effort and for very littel reward. The scone was dry with so little flavor but st least the Sticky Bun was decent. The Eggs Benedict was nothing to look at or taste! Seriously I've been to dinners that had a better presentation and the flavor was several notches above Nine-Ten. My friend has the Short Rib Toast which tasted good but should have held back on the salt. The toast and egg were fine but, from the look on his face when he saw the toast and tasted it, I knew we weren't geting the best experience possible. We'll only come back for dinner, not trusting that Lunch would be award winning. For a Michelin Star restaurant, they should take back the star!!!!!!!
SB
SusanB
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food at Nine-Ten was really outstanding as usual. We were very pleased with our meals. The chef does a great job of highlighting the protein and adding several wonderful elements to create wonderful flavors.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Puerto Vallarta
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the food and love the service as well!
S
Steph
San Diego
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Very attentive. ALL the food was delicious. The lamb loin was cooked perfectly.
AM
AMBERS
San Diego
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food and service were truly amazing! Never disappoints!
AO
AceOne
Dallas
292 reviews
vip
5.0
292 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server was great. The food was excellent. And Wednesday is 1/2 off for wine!
S
Swiss
Phoenix
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
This used to be the best restaurant in La Jolla. They are now offering a limited menu (that the manager explained to the party next to us was due to covid(?)) They charge for bread which is the size of a roll. The salads are $14-16 and very small. Our main dishes, lamb, ribeye, jerk chicken, were served barely above room temperature. One of our party ordered their lamb medium and it was extremely rare and cold. The restaurant was half empty but our waiter was rushing around like crazy. He removed my plate so quickly the silverware almost fell off. Very, very disappointing.
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ds12
Sacramento
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
brisket toast was delicious. bakery was great. service was great. But the pitaya bowl, pancakes, and smoked salmon were all... really weird. And not in a good way.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
It was good not great!
r
racheld
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A really nice change, wonderful service great food, able to visit and have a nice meal.
SS
StaciaS
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The meal was outstanding and the service was impeccable.
CH
CathyH
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The staff was very accommodating to our request regarding a quieter table. They were also accommodating to adjusting the arrival time a half hour later than what was allowed on open table. Excellent service and delicious food.
A
Augiedoggydaddy
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and excellent service.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

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- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

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

NINE-TEN is rated 4.7 stars by 2504 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 27, 2022

8:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(858) 964-5400

910 Prospect St., San Diego, CA 92037

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Girard
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Hours of operation
Breakfast Wed–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon, Tue 2:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Californian, Farm-to-table, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason Knibb
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 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.
Private party contact
Leo Lopez: (877) 578-5037

NINE-TEN

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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Mercy of the Chef Tasting Menu

Cacio e Pepe

Jamaican Jerk Pork Belly

Half Baked Chocolate Cake

First Course

Hamachi Sashimi$20.00

Big Glory Bay King Salmon Poke Bowl$19.00

Ahi Tuna Crudo$22.00

Little Gems "Caesar" Salad$15.00

Asian Pear & Smoked Kohlrabi Salad$17.00

Jamaican Jerk Pork Belly$18.00

Honeynut Squash & Vadouvan Tortellini$18.00

Cacio e Pepe$18.00

Entrées

Grilled Prime 14oz. Ribeye Steak$47.00

Roasted Jerk Chicken$36.00

Pan-Roasted Colorado Lamb Loin$44.00

Smoked Liberty Farms Duck Breast$42.00

Baja Striped Bass$39.00

Pan-Roasted Big Glory Bay King Salmon$40.00

Roasted Cauliflower Steak$29.00

NINE-TEN Burger$18.00

Dessert

Strawberry & Coconut Semifreddo$13.00

Stone Fruit "Napoleon"$13.00

Stuffed Brioche Donuts$13.00

Half Baked Chocolate Cake$13.00

Seasonal Sorbet$12.00

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