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

The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel

4.3 (2477)
$30 and under
American
8110 Camino Del Oro, San Diego, CA 92037

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today
Experiences are available.

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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Experiences

  • Mother's Day Buffet Brunch

    $45.00 - $89.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mother's Day at The Shores Restaurant with a delightful brunch buffet featuring a variety of dishes to satisfy every palate. WHEN: Sunday, May 11th | 10:00 am-4:00 pm $89 per person | $45 per child under 12 years old | $23 Bottomless Mimosas
    Mother's Day Buffet Brunch Photo

What 2,477 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Shores Restaurant offers an "amazing view" and "excellent service," making it a "perfect place for celebrations." Guests enjoy "delicious food" with standout dishes like the fish tacos and juicy burgers. While some report slow service, the "oceanfront dining experience" and "friendly staff" leave a lasting impression.

2,477 Reviews
  1. carrie VIP

    San Diego28 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Javier

    San Diego14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Michelle

    Seattle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We stayed at the hotel and ate here for several meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner. The service can be a little slow but the staff is very friendly. The food is good. Our favorites have been the breakfast sandwich, the chia seed pudding, chicken apple sausage, the salmon, and the wedge on the edge!(best wedge salad). Matt and Heather were great servers and very friendly. We sat at upper patio, lawn and inside, all great views.

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  4. Elena VIP

    San Francisco37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had Isaiah as our server and we really appreciated his attentiveness and was very friendly. The food was very tasty…sunny side eggs with chicken apple sausage, fruit and toast with mimosas. I loved the buttermilk pancakes! We sat at the outdoor terrace but next time, we’d like to try sitting down near the beach.

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  5. Nikki

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Will was great! Great spot for ocean front dining that’s not fancy or busy and kids on the lawn / beach.

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  6. RD

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue will return for future dining and stay at the hotel

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  7. Pamela VIP

    San Diego41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely Easter Brunch. The food selection was very good. The service was good and you just can’t beat the view.

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  8. Jay

    Orlando1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We expected this brunch to be expensive. But that typically comes with great service and food. The reality is that place has a great view, poorly prepared food, and some of the worst service you can get at a restaurant. Probably because they force a MINIMUM 20% tip on top of their outrageous prices. Also, they charge PER CUP of coffee. Each refill they pour you, they charge $7. Luckily the service is so slow, you rarely get your coffee refilled.

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  9. Olga

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We waited for food for more than 1 Hour! No apologies , no proper explanation about what was going on. Food over all was not great!

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  10. Thomas VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly helpful staff and excellent menu choices. Loved steak frites.

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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 2477 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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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel

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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