THE LOT - La Jolla

Name: THE LOT - La Jolla
Address: 7611 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA, United States, 92037
Telephone: (858) 777-0069
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.8

3.8

573 Reviews

$30 and under

Continental

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THE LOT is San Diego's premier luxury cinema and dining destination. A high energy social hub for craft coffee, artisan pastries, elevated cuisine, premium spirits and sophisticated wines.

We offer lunch and dinner in our restaurant, patios, or in-theater and host multiple events for the whole neighborhood to enjoy.

THE LOT was established in 2015 and was inspired by and created for this neighborhood and honors the sea, art, culture, food, music, weather, and the people that make La Jolla so singular and inspiring. Customizing and creating the ultimate entertainment and lifestyle experience is our obsession and we are excited to share this curated experience with you.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 21, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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(858) 777-0069

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Continental, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 777-0069
Website
http://www.thelotent.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
If you are looking to throw a truly memorable event, have it at THE LOT. Prepare to be impressed as our space transforms to fit the needs of any event such as birthday parties, corporate gatherings, wedding receptions and bar mitzvahs. Our chefs can create a unique menu according to every client.
Private party contact
Rafael Duran: (877) 561-7871

Location
7611 Fay Ave San Diego, CA 92037
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Cross street
Kline Street
Parking details
Valet available. Validated parking, free for up to 4 hours - off Fay Avenue.
Public transit
Fay and Pearl MTS bus stop
Entertainment
If you are looking for a mix of relaxation, leisure, craft cocktails, locally sourced coffees, sustainable and elevated cuisine and the latest blockbuster movies and independent films, we’ve got what you are looking for at THE LOT — La Jolla’s destination for an epic entertainment and lifestyle experience like no other.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Buttermilk Pancakes$12.00
Choice of blueberry, strawberry, or chocolate chip / butter / pure maple syrup
Açaí Bowl$13.00
Seasonal local fruit / peanut butter / granola oats
Farm Fresh Eggs, any style$13.00
Applewood bacon / breakfast potatoes
Huevos Rancheros$15.00
Eggs / black beans / queso fresco / crema/ avocado / salsa ranchera
Avocado Whole Wheat Toast$15.00
Poached egg / burrata / sunflower seeds / arugula / radish
Baja Shrimp and Rajas Omelet$17.00
Salsa quemada / crema / queso fresco
Poached Eggs Benedict$16.00
Prosciutto/ arugula/ grana padano/ foccacia/ citrus hollandaise
Traditional Lox and Bagel$16.00
Hardboiled egg/ red onion/ capers/ whipped cream cheese
Roasted Vegetable Quiche$15.00
Butternut squash/ eggplant/ tomato/ red onion/ feta/ spinach
Oaxaca Style Chilaquiles$16.00
Fried egg/ chorizo/ queso enchilado/ pickled red onion/ lime crema/ avocado/ salsa verde
Spicy Green Chilaquiles$16.00
Refried beans/ queso fresco/ cilantro/ sour cream/ eggs

This and That

Avocado$4.00
Two Eggs$4.00
Seasonal Fruit$4.00
Refried Beans$4.00
Breakfast Potatoes$4.00
Bacon$4.00
3 slices
Toast$4.00
sourdough, wheat, white
Large Bagel with Cream Cheese$9.00
plain, sesame, cinnamon raisin

Juice / coffee

Freshly Squeezed OJ$6.00
Orange Juice
Expresso
- 2oz$3.25
Macchiato
- 4oz$3.50
Cortado
- 5oz$3.75
Cappuccino
- 8oz$4.25
Café Latte$4.25
Café Americano$3.50
Café Au Lait$3.50
Drip Coffee$2.75
Mocha Latte$4.75
Vanilla Latte$4.75
Matcha Tea Latte$5.00
Caramel Latte$4.75
Chai Latte$4.50
Hot Chocolate$4.00
Soy, Almond or Oat Milk$1.00
Add One Shot$1.50

Bakery

Croissant$5.00
Chocolate Croissant$5.50
Chocolate Chip Cookie$3.00
Chocolate Chip GF Cookie$4.00
Oatmeal Apricot Cookie$4.00
Cinnamon Roll$5.00
Honey-Bran Muffin$5.00
Scone$5.00
Banana Loaf$5.00
Meyer Lemon Loaf$5.00
Blueberry Muffin$5.00

What 573 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
3.7Service
4.2Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Outdoor Dining
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Great for Lunch
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food2service3ambience4
I ordered the Cobb salad and added chicken with amounts to $22. It was the blah
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Horrible service. Over 90 min to get the food. The staff was fully dedicated to the movie theatre and not the restaurant. They all the food came out at different times and we could not enjoy together. Ended up taking most to go as the children were so tired. It was a mess. And $200 with tip. What a waste.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
The website said they’d have an omelette bar. They didn’t. They had disgusting eggs Benedict. The food was horrible. Dried out fish. Over cooked steaks that were similar to bricks. Prosecco bottles were 50$/each. No Mother’s Day treats what so ever. Burnt chocolate chip cookies. Can’t complain anymore but was embarrassed to bring my family of 6 here with a tab costing 600$s that I picked up because I was so ashamed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
We never got tickets for our drinks. The server didn’t take care of the table and their was an inlet station which was advertised for Mothers Day.
SM
StaceyM
San Diego
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came for Mother’s Day brunch and it was AMAZING
HM
HowardM
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
We have been going to The Lot for special occasions for a while but no more now. The brunch is now $65 per person. They have also reduced the scope of what you get - for example they used to include a mimosa and have an a la cart omelette chef table. Coffee was extra as well. A check for $160 before tip is just too much for a couple of mid-morning brunches!
DH
DavidH
San Diego
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jazz Nite!
GC
GeeCee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
There was an inconsistency in alcoholic beverages (from their menu) when the bartenders switched. So we had to take our drinks back. Otherwise, the band that played was good, The ambience was nice and food was good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
We first dined at the restaurant with our parents we were one of two tables in the whole place and they still messed up on our food order. Brought out three entrées and mine the fourth was brought out 15 minutes later over cooked and I had to send it back.They also forgot to bring out our shishito peppers all together... Then my boyfriend and I stayed to watch the movie Northman and the service once again was horrible inside the movie theaters. We ordered wings and 25 minutes later they came back to ask us if we got everything and we told him we didn’t get our wings he misunderstood us and thought we said cancel the wings. Then another 15 mins later he brought out chicken tenders with Buffalo sauce which isn’t what we ordered and proceeded to try and charge us for the chicken we didn’t even order so we told them to forget it. Also I have been to the movie theaters lots of times throughout my life and the sound in the theater was so loud my ears were ringing afterwards. Overall this place is not worth the money that it costs and I would not recommend this place to anyone visiting La Jolla.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The loved it Bestest place ever
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tonys
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience2
Easter brunch was inedible. French toast was so hard we couldn’t cut it with a knife. All breads & pastries were stale. Beef was 60% fat and kid behind buffet table did not know how to carve it . Bacon was either burnt or under cooked in same tray. Sausage was putrid. Service was poor. Other than that all was well.
LJ
LaJollans
San Diego
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easter brunch - Timing was perfection! Reserved in advance, table was ready when we arrived. Javier was our server…ON IT with a brilliant smile. Food selection was fantastic. PLUS - had section with kid selections (chix fingers, Mac n chee, 1/2 size hot dogs). Fresh fruit, beautiful green salad and pastries galore. All food was displayed beautifully and spaced for easy flow of patrons. Bar could have used 4 servers at times (2 bartenders + 2 bar backs) this would have increased sales AND made for happier customers. Having said that, the Bloody Mary was worth the wait. Topped meal off with perfect espresso. OH and the Easter bunny made the rounds…activities for the kids. AmAZIng experience @ The Lot.
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Zebras11
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience4
The service
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Food was horrible. No cheese yin the Mac and cheese!
DS
DarynaS
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was an outstanding experience! Loved the food and ambiance for Oscar viewing party! Thank you!
LA
LAWANDAW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Welcoming staff and attentive service is expected at elegant Fine Dining, and they do it very well at the LOTS, not missing a beat. Thank you, staff, for your kindness Kiwii, Matt, Richard, Stephanie and the gentleman wearing all black with the black leather pants (sorry I didn't get his name) The Oscar Night was superb and the ambience full of laughter and beautiful people! I 'd recommend the Lot Experience it's perfect for any Special Occasion!
C
Carlos
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the service at the lot have improved greatly. We enjoy a quiet conversation in a very nice environment.
ML
MLFoodies
Minneapolis
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Somewhat of a busy Saturday night with live music. Quac and chips are good. My wife liked the vegan cauliflower. My Flatbread pizza was okay. The wait staff seemed new and they were a bit manic.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great setting. Excellent service!
ML
MLFoodies
Minneapolis
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
The Lot is very expensive for the food that they serve. I had a chicken sandwich in a regular sized hamburger bun that was $22. It should be $12, maybe $14 tops. I know times are very tough for restaurants now, but it's hard to support a place that charges so much for fairly regular kinds of meals.
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Lily
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience2
Service was poor. It was if sitting at the table was equated to having food delivered to movie viewers. Long wait to get the food. Then, food all delivered at the same time - wine, appetizers, and main course. Dining area was very chilly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience2
Booked the valentines package for my wife and I and had a poor experience with the customer service of this staff. We were first greeted and told by 2 different servers they’d be our server ( one greeted us after we sat , a few minutes later another server greeted and said they’d be taking care of us) after then awkwardly finding out they were not assigned to our table. It took us 45 minutes to get served our drinks and appetizers. During this time, other tables had arrived at same time or after us and were being served before us. On top of getting our food late, it was the incorrect appetizer setup. Spoke with the manager and she apologized and then made sure our main courses arrived. Overall we expected a much better experience. Would not recommend
J
Judge
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
Long time movie watcher; first time dinner guest (and on Valentine's day with their movie package)- an unexpectedly horrible experience. Seated under what felt like the burning sun, our table and everything upon it was hot to the touch. Our order was taken, forgotten, incorrect, and criminally ill portioned (main course specially) for the price of a high end experience. On top of which had the wait time of an hour before we were served any food and we weren't the only ones! The senior couple behind us have been waiting even longer, but for some unfathomable reason, the newly arrived couples & families were on their entrees before we even had the first course. Not to mention, they were eating options we were told had "ran out," which was later changed to, "...making more (with an additional hour wait time)". After dessert, when we thought it was over, the receipt arrived with bogus charges and orders that were never made (not another table's, just terribly incorrect). If you made it this far, then I should remind you that this was a movie package deal... we didn't make it to our movie.
C
Chris
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Waited over 45 minutes for our appetizers. They were a bit swamped but with a prefix menu I'd assume order would have gotten out sooner. Normally I would just enjoy the company, but this made us late for our movie.. They also never delivered our drinks in the movie. Great idea, poor execution.
LZ
LauraZ
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice! Romantic with live music and movie afterwards!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
VALENTINE’s Dinner- We were sat at the corner where the heater is broken sowe had to eat in a cold outdoor setting. They are inconsiderate. I wish I never dine there. Food is not good. Had the risotto and it was undercooked. I feel like I was eating dry grains of rice. They served cheap champagne too. At 6 pm they ran out of the Valentine’s desert! Lol Nightmare!!!
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scotts
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience4
We frequent the lot often. This was the absolute worst service I've ever had. I sent my mail back three times each time it came back to me the mill was smaller and smaller. I ordered risotto, it was literally about a spoonful of risotto. The champagne was terrible, the oven broke for the dessert they had planned, the soup was delicious but again a very small serving. I was so hungry I ordered popcorn in my movie, and that was cold.
SM
StevenM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
It was Super Bowl Sunday and the ambience good! The staff was courteous and friendly, and the buffet was delicious!
BC
BrianC
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience4
The ambiance is very nice and we were excited to have a convenient easy dinner before heading to an event at the Conrad across the street. We were sat at 6:10pm and our waiter came to our table right away to take our drink order, which is always appreciated. Unfortunately, our drinks did not arrive until 6:40pm (30 minutes after ordering them). Given covid labor shortages these days, I try to remain patient and grateful, however, this particular experience was beyond excuses. In the 30 minute waiting period, our waiter never came back to the table, to check on us, provide us with other options for beverages, or inform of us of the slowdown. That said, he did come back to the table at 6:35pm (20 - 25 minutes after taking our drink order) to let us know the bar was behind (duh!) and asked if we wanted to place our food order. We ordered out food, and the drinks arrived about 5 minutes later and unfortunately, one of the cocktails was terrible. It taste like water and after 3 of us tasted it, we were sure there was no alcohol in it. When the food arrived, not everyone received their meal at the same time and we had to wait for the last dish to arrive, and those who did receive their meal could tell that the food had been sitting in the window for a while (hot plate, with dried out food that was appeared to have been left under a heat lamp). I would normally have just let this go, but once the food arrived, our friend who arrived late put in her drink order. Unfortunately, by the time the waiter brought us our check, our friends drink order still had not arrived... yes, we received a drink well after the waiter brought the check! Given we had the concert across the street, our friend had to chug her martini and not once did the manager come over to apologize and the waiter basically avoided us the entire time as I think he was embarrassed with the bar service, etc... The breakfast service here has always been good. Dinner, not so much!!
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eatsoutalot
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, good food, excellent service. We will definitely come back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience4
We made a reservation for the restaurant before our movie just to be on the safe side. Upon arrival we were seated immediately in an almost empty dining area. 4 different servers were working the area along with staff clearing tables and managers. 25 minutes after being seated we had still not been greeted or even asked what we would like to order for drinks. One server even brought a check and food out to the table seated directly beside us and still did not acknowledge we were waiting to order. We got up and went to a restaurant down the street.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2021
overall4food3service4ambience4
food super salty. good service. it was a slow night so quiet
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2021
overall2food5service2ambience2
It was very cold in the restaurant. Two waiters work for the entire restaurant. I asked to make a cocktail with maskal, they just brought me maskal mixed with orange juice. I refused to drink this cocktail and asked to bring me wine. The wine was brought in a dirty glass. This is not permissible for a restaurant of this level
MM
MatyM
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great place for a long overdue reunions with old friends. The outdoor area was perfect and the service was superb!
AA
AAY18
Detroit
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience4
We used to love this place but there has been a noticeable worsening of food quality.
LR
LupitaR
Omaha
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2021
overall1food2service3ambience1
We went when they were preparing for an event so we were sent to the bar area expecting to have a sit-down meal.
P
Patita
San Diego
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience5
Excellent service. Food was very good, but overpriced!
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buenabrenda
San Diego
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great background music, nice waiter good portions of tasty food . Great before or after a movie
j
joshuai
Phoenix
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Parking was validated as well! Loved the ambiance and the natural lighting
L
Lori
San Diego
57 reviews
vip
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2021
overall4food4service1ambience4
There was 1 server that had to cover the entire restaurant. Service was awful because of it.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

THE LOT - La Jolla offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 777-0069.

THE LOT - La Jolla is rated 3.8 stars by 573 OpenTable diners.

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