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The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel, San Diego, CA
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The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel

4.3 (2483)
$30 and under
American
8110 Camino Del Oro, San Diego, CA 92037

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
Welcome to beach dining – La Jolla style. Walk straight from the sand into The Shores Restaurant, where you’ll enjoy fantastic ocean views, our open-air patio, a casual ambiance with warm hospitality, and a family-friendly menu meant to please any kind of taste. A big part of the California lifestyle is beach-style dining. The Shores Restaurant is a perfect example with dishes designed by Executive Chef Michael Vaughn. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beachside cocktails, the delicious fare is complimented by unparalleled views of the Pacific Ocean just outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mike Minor
  • Catering
    The Shores Restaurant in La Jolla is perfect for special occasions and offers you and your guests the rare opportunity to dine on the beach. Located along the sands of La Jolla Shores, the Shores Restaurant offers innovative cuisine delicately prepared with freshest ingredients in an unparalleled waterfront setting. For more information or to book your next special event, call (858) 551.4658 or email ShoresDining@TheShoresRestaurant.com today.
  • Private party facilities
    Plan your next event against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean in a semi-private dining venue just steps from the sand. Creatively prepared dishes and an ever-changing seasonal and California coastal-inspired menu will wow your guests in every bite. Our waterfront setting and laid-back beach vibe inspire great conversation. Mingle as you sip cocktails and savor fresh seafood. Let our friendly staff coordinate seating arrangements and menu options for a memorable event.
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Cross street
    Avenida de la Playa
  • Parking details
    Underground parking is available at the La Jolla Shores Hotel for a nominal fee. Shores Restaurant patrons receive a discounted parking fee.
  • Public transit
    *Please note, Avenida de la Playa will be closed to vehicular traffic through September 27, 2020.
  • Entertainment
    Stunning ocean views of the La Jolla coastline.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,483 people are saying

The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.0Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Shores Restaurant boasts "spectacular views" of the beach and ocean, making it a delightful spot for dining. Guests appreciate the "friendly and accommodating staff," and the menu offers some "delicious" options like buttermilk pancakes and seafood dishes. While service can sometimes be slow, the "great ambiance" and oceanfront dining make it a memorable experience.

2,483 Reviews
  1. Basak VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, kind and accomodating staff, good food. We will be back.

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  2. Erin VIP

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great! We will definitely visit again. Great

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  3. Sheila

    Phoenix3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lunch was good. The service at the bar was excellent. The view was great. The restaurant is old and outdated. I wanted a burger and it was not on the Saturday menu but the server asked if I could get one and it happened. The taxes in CA are ridiculous and overall the hotel is not worth the price.

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  4. Karen

    Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The quality of the food was definitely not worth the price. Our salad came out with no dressing. We had to get our burgers redone and the chicken burgers were soggy. The food was definitely a disappointment given the price and it was Mother’s Day. As well, they didn’t do anything special for Mother’s Day, like a rose.

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  5. Raj

    San Diego2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The overall experience was decent but not worth it. The first thing is the bathrooms were disgusting like a gas station. The food we ordered was basic with a premium price. Most of of us felt sick after eating the food. The ambience is great for hanging out and have a drinks. The quality of the food is subpar.

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  6. John

    Central Texas28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a nice restaurant with a good view of the beach and ocean. There is a parking garage for the hotel and restaurant. They will validate for 2 hours of parking. It was easy to find, food was good. Pricing was reasonable for the location and service was good. I would definitely come back.

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  7. Shelby

    San Diego3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Mother's Day brunch and like the reviews others posted, the selection was disappointing and the service was fair. The view was outstanding and the omelet and meat carving stations were the food highlights, but the rest was not overly impressive. I would not recommend for the $89 price that they were charging

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  8. carrie VIP

    San Diego28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Mothers Day brunch was exceedingly overpriced and disappointing. Dessert table was a huge disappointment. The desserts were all petit fours that were obviously not made by the restauraunt. No variety in options for other types of desserts. Omlet station was good. Serive eas quite good. Greay view was the best part of the brunch.

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  9. Danielle

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I wanted to love this place. Unfortunately the only good thing I can say about this place is the view is spectacular. We were here for a Mother’s Day brunch. There was a vague promise of a delicious buffet menu but nowhere was there a listing of what would be there. For $89 I assumed we would at the very least be seeing some crab legs. But the “seafood” area consisted of a few shrimp and some questionable looking poke. There were promises of waffles but nowhere clear direction on where to get them. The only saving grace was the desserts were pretty tasty. But honestly, it was not worth $89 a person plus $23 a person for unlimited mimosas.

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  10. Javier

    San Diego14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We attended the Brunch for Easter and it was awesome. So, we booked the brunch for mother's Day and was a bit disappointed. The cost was the same (a bit expensive) but the variety of the food and the service was not the same. It's time to find another Sunday Brunch location.

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FAQs

The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 551-4660.

The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel is rated 4.3 stars by 2483 OpenTable diners.

The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
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8110 Camino Del Oro, San Diego, CA 92037

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Avenida de la Playa
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Underground parking is available at the La Jolla Shores Hotel for a nominal fee. Shores Restaurant patrons receive a discounted parking fee.
  • Public transit
    *Please note, Avenida de la Playa will be closed to vehicular traffic through September 27, 2020.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mike Minor
  • Entertainment
    Stunning ocean views of the La Jolla coastline.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    The Shores Restaurant in La Jolla is perfect for special occasions and offers you and your guests the rare opportunity to dine on the beach. Located along the sands of La Jolla Shores, the Shores Restaurant offers innovative cuisine delicately prepared with freshest ingredients in an unparalleled waterfront setting. For more information or to book your next special event, call (858) 551.4658 or email ShoresDining@TheShoresRestaurant.com today.
  • Private party facilities
    Plan your next event against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean in a semi-private dining venue just steps from the sand. Creatively prepared dishes and an ever-changing seasonal and California coastal-inspired menu will wow your guests in every bite. Our waterfront setting and laid-back beach vibe inspire great conversation. Mingle as you sip cocktails and savor fresh seafood. Let our friendly staff coordinate seating arrangements and menu options for a memorable event.
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