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Barbarella Restaurant & Bar

91/100 (1751 ratings)

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"We loved this place! We had a group of 10 and they were so accommodating. The manager was great. Loved his sense of humor. Everyone working there..."

Beth Hughes Wendling

"Just moved to the Shores and this is now my favorite place to hang out. Super friendly staff and amazing food. The atmosphere is welcoming with a fun..."

Kelly Beer

"The staff was so friendly and the food was amazing! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a nice night out. I attended as part of a..."

Taylor Lee Hood

"Creamy & delicious oysters. Crispy thin gourmet pizzas, fat & juicy burgers.. what can I say.. we loved the ambiance on the patio and the food was..."

Kema Kojah

"This restaurant is a jewel. The menu is excellent and varied - a Cal-Ital bistro with an ambiance that leaves you feeling more light-hearted after..."

Lisa Ibiza

"Fresh, quality ingredients in each and every bite. Menu is filled with delicious options. Favorite place to eat in San Diego for the past 10+ years..."

Daniela Book

"Delicious food and great service! Very rich wine list. Me and my friend tried Caesar and chopped salad and both were very good! Definitely..."

Anna Geneva

"place was amazing! manager was superb!!! you are amazing Alex! food was delicious! totally..."

Madonna Tamayo Kessel

"Loved the experience, from a delicious healthy breakfast to a romantic anniversary dinner ... it was perfect! Thank you... ‘Love you so much!!’..."

Melly Waters

"My favorite place to go. The food is excellent and the staff and service is top..."

Karen Kallet

"We always have dinner here when we are at La Jolla Shores. Last night was another great dinner - wood roasted salmon, mussels, bib end blue salad and..."

Peggy Carter Wehe

"love this place.... great family location! Barbara the owner is just as..."

Amber Anderson

"I consider this place: a San Diego gem! The owner, Barbara,is just the sweetest! You can tell she works hard to make sure every guest has a perfect..."

Katie Henley

"Good pizza, good service, nice atmosphere.We wanted a light dinner so we ordered the pizza and a couple of Peroni's. The pizza was very..."

Rachita Rawat

"Been at this restaurant a couple times. Love the menu and gluten free options. I always like to go there with friends they have a patio outback..."

M Kirilova

"Authentic Italian spot, definitely a hidden gem of San Diego but a La Jolla Locals Favorite! The Bolognese Pasta is to die for, and the atmosphere is..."

Lyndsey Merryman

"Don't get too excited. Decor this this time of year is neat...and drew us in, but food was nothing special and service was very slow....refills on..."

R.capetz

"Barbarellar. This place is great! Excellent food and service. I loved the food and felt like I was at..."

Hinklek56

"Lunch is great, Dinner not so much. We love the lunch menu here, it's eclectic with a mix of Irish, English and American offerings. Great..."

Kyle Lyles

"A find!. Recommended by our kayaking trip guide, this was an excellent meal. Very attentive waitstaff and a great sidewalk cafe view close to the..."

Lesley J.

"Cozy. Romantic. Go where the locals go. Great food. Be open to trying new things....WORTH IT! Save room for dessert. Watch for sharky waiters---we..."

A Guilino

"Shindy.TV loves this place.. Shindy.TV recommends the restaurant Barbarella in La Jolla on Avenida de la Playa. Great dinner there last night...."

Ron_at_Shindy.TV

"Great food with friendly ownership and service. Try the Pizza Max for dinner or the organic egg sandwich for lunch. Just a block from the..."

Michael Fangman

"Nice casual place close to the beach - good..."

ET

"The lunch menu was limited to starters, sandwishes and salads. The starter with mussles was just perfect (cooked with wine and lemon). The Barbarella..."

Daniel Borg

"What atmosphere!!!. We came here for our anniversary dinner. We heard the place was "romantic". We didn't expect the lavish Halloween decorations at..."

Sonny Portacio

"We went here for a Halloween weekend breakfast, and really enjoyed the experience. The Halloween decorations are a lot of fun, but the vibe was still..."

Ashley LeBourveau

"Cute place. Patio seating. Nice decor. Food and drinks are okay. Service is great. One of us didn't like our drinks and they happily brought us a..."

Shubham Saxena

"We were in town and celebrated a birthday here. The food overall was good and came in a decent portion. The only exception was the risotto that we..."

Brian Chan

"We had dinner reservations nearby and stopped in here for a cocktail prior. We chose this place due to all the positive reviews and it most..."

F'burg Foodie

"Barbarella truly gives you an experience! They go above and beyond! From the atmosphere, to the food to the service, it's all top notch. Thank you..."

Josh

"Barbarella delivers an unparalleled experience, surpassing expectations in every aspect. The atmosphere, culinary offerings, and service all stand..."

Tom B

"This place caught our eye when we saw the lited LOVE sign. It was all decorated for Valentines Day. Huge Teddy Bears were sitting at the tables all..."

Lorie Teel

"The food is very average. We liked the ambiance and service. We had the salmon eggs Benedict and the avocado toast. The avocado toast was not good at..."

Dara Kashani

"Came here for a brunch event with a group of girls and safe to say everyone loved the place! Really good vibe with the outside seating and perfect..."

Haylee Jane Monteiro

"I was visiting from out of town and everyone recommended Barbarella. I really enjoyed its location so close to the beach. We got the Barbarella..."

Tyrone

"Because the outdoor seating and the street closed outside there is no parking in the immediate vicinity. We had a reservation and were seated..."

Carrie Blast

"A nice little restaurant hidden in La Jolla. A couple of my friends and I enjoyed the very comfortable patio. It was spacious and the weather was..."

Ruth P

"This was a wonderful place with wonderful staff! Great engagement happened here which the staff gifted a great bottle of champagne to the newly..."

ryan hoo

"Best restaurant in la Jolla. The pancakes are amazingly good. Somehow light and fluffy, but dense and satisfying, soft in the middle and crispy on..."

Dr. Ryan

"Loved the happy hour choices. Family friendly..."

Claire Healy

George's At The Cove

86/100 (7658 ratings)

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"Had a wonderful evening last night having drinks and dinner while watching the sunset.....mesmerizing! Staff was friendly and helped my navigate..."

Charles Navarro

"Our waitress was incredible. The view was amazing. We are vegetarians and the chef was kind enough to prepare the “impossible” burger for me for..."

Jared McCollum

"Great place! I had an amazing view of the sunset and fantastic food on the top deck! Great..."

Marion Kanitz

"Coming from Phoenix every summer, George’s rooftop bar and dining is pure heaven. The view is amazing, their food is great it’s not A+..."

Nick Ptak

"I love this place! Amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, delicious food, great hospitality and some of the best craft cocktails San Diego has to offer!..."

Chrissy Fitzgerald

"My first time to dine at George’s. Wow! Incredible view, unsurpassed service and the food was delicious. And that’s not just the wine Talking..."

Mary Ann Servin

"Great food and drinks at this chill place, overlooking the water with three levels with different vibes to match any..."

Tracy Linder Penner

"Great food, awesome view, and amazing staff! Thanks for everything and we will be back again and..."

Kenneth Lippman

"Amazing!!! Recomended by a friend. Went to check this spot out and was blown away. The food is to die for (tried the lobster roll, mussels and fish..."

Chunny

"Top Shelf!We were greeted and seated the moment we came to the door. The wait staff were professional and friendly. The food was excellent,..."

Vansha Manral

"I came here with a group of friends during restaurant week. We sat up on the patio and the views were amazing! The staff was friendly. The mushroom..."

Jeston R

"Has an amazing view out over the sea but you’d be lucky to get a table next to the view as it’s so popular. Food is good and cocktails. Make sure..."

Sandeep Singh

"Beautiful view from the roof! Have a glass of wine or three, get a few apps to share and you will have a great day! Hopefully you will see a dolphin..."

The Real Foodie Of Orlando

"So far my favorite restaurant I've ever been to. The food was flawless, drinks were great, service exceptional, and view was perfect. It's pricey,..."

Nina Kalfić

"cozy place with an awsm sea view being here was awsm and was fascinating as well tried some stuffs, were awsm u guyz rock so must be in the staff,..."

Nik Rbanekar

"View and ambience are second to none, however, I can't say the same about the food. I wouldn't say the food was bad but I expected a little more...."

Wilson A

"Loved it here! This restaurant has a very nice ambience and view! We sat at the top floor at the roof terrace. Short simple menu with some really..."

Rami Dakdouk

"On Monday, September 12, George’s at the Cove will welcome Chef Daniel Heinze to the kitchen at California Modern, their first floor fine dining..."

Maria Desiderata Montana

"Craft at the Cove is a monthly craft cocktail series at George’s at the Cove’s Level2 bar which pairs an expert mixologist with a featured spirit..."

Maria Desiderata Montana

"George’s at the Cove: Ocean Terrace has been one of my favorite spots to take people from out of town looking to splurge on a nicer meal with a..."

San Diego Food

"I loved taking people to this place who weren't from California, because it has such gorgeous views of the ocean . I always ate outside on the..."

Megan Wright

"Just..."

Fernando Guerrero

"My boyfriend and I came here for lunch. We sat right at the edge so we could see the gorgeous cove.I had a cocktail with champagne which..."

Elyslano

"Absolutely lived up to hype in food taste, quality and presentation. Service was very attentive and with restaurant week in full swing a value menu..."

Traveling Food Junkie

"The service was ok. The food was awesome! The view was awesome! We ate on the bar level, wasn't too cold. The halibut was a little bland, but..."

Berny Smith

"The view from all levels is spectacular. The atmosphere is classy but casual and not at all stuff. The drinks are pricy, but good. We got the chips..."

Dana Brooks

"The sunset view, the fish tacos and more importantly the smoked chicken soup. That is all you need to..."

JCW

"Great food in fabulous atmosphere. Best calamari ever. Crunchy with a bit of sea salt brought out the flavor. Entree of vegetable skewers..."

Melanie

"Super good. Better than the iron chef restaurants I have been..."

Danneskjold

"My favorite restaurant in La Jolla. Our group organized dinner at George's at the Cove and it was fantastic experience. Loved the service, food and..."

Modelzoneus

"Wanted to try this place the last time I was in San Diego. I love the decor and the atmosphere of the restaurant, very modern and has a great view...."

Purdey

"Good drinks, good food and a great view!. Drinks made with fresh fruit, try the margarita - awesome! Seafood is the way to go here -everthing is..."

The Falk

"View from the Ocean Terrace was incredible! Food was amazing...this is my 3rd trip to San Diego & We made sure to eat here on each visit! Our Waiter..."

Donna Bowker Herndon

"This is the place to eat. Everything is good..."

Wasem N Gawish

"A must when visiting La Jolla!. I celebrated my birthday there last week for lunch. I had a delicious martini with a gourmet hamburger and..."

Atlchica

"Favorite Restaurant. I have been coming here for longer than my memory serves me. In fact, I had my First Communion party here. It is bar-none the..."

YouBooze

"Worth the visit. Made a reservation two weeks in advance and rudeness lifted. Hard to eat somewhere where you must wait, but it is worth it. Love the..."

Podman

"Love it here!. Beautiful view and atmosphere. My friend and I were seated by the window and we were able to watch the sunset with an ocean view...."

Rie

"Best View in La Jolla. Everyone must visit this place at least once in their lifetime. The views are spectacular and the food is divine. Seriously..."

Healthy Brunette

"Great Energetic Place. Modern, Trendy and Stylish!!! A..."

Marcelo Mars G

"OMG!. One of the best views from a restaurant in California. The food was delicious, it was a warm sunny day, the rooftop was packed, our waitress..."

Tee

"Lovely. Lived up to its reputation. Fabulous view and lovely decor, excellent service, and a generally outstanding meal. The date salad and the beet..."

Virginia4

"Picturesque view from the terrace. Fish tacos were tasty, but shamefully skimpy in..."

The Fundamentalist

"Great place! Great food, great views from the terrace and friendly staff. Thumbs..."

Eric

"Amazing 3x. We started with drinks and appy's... then lunch then the 3rd day dinner... every time was amazing. Everything we ate was..."

Sam Bonnett

"Incredible food. Incredible view. Fantastic service. Five..."

Rachel

"Very good food with a view. First off....the view is great as we ate on the Terrance. Had reservation.....a must.....for 6:45 and that was perfect...."

Chris

"Amazing views and a lovely meal. Wine list could be more extensive, but you hardly notice you're watching the sun set from the restaurant's vantage..."

Brandie E.

"The place for lunch in La Jolla. It doesn't matter if the food is good or not but it is. The view / setting is world class and the service is..."

Kosherish Dave

"Must try it. I always have to go to George's while in San Diego the best of the best. Breathtaking..."

Stephaniepagano

"Great location. Awesome location, nice roof area, but not as amazing as expected. Food was pretty good, but was actually luke warm when I got..."

Yoni B.

"Its the view. The food is not bad. It's the..."

Charliehound

"Great food.. Their creme brulee is to die for. The flavors of the vanilla beans, topped with the assortment of fresh fruit and shortcake was amazing...."

Christine

"Best Fish Tacos-EVER. Ok, so I've only eaten fish tacos up and down the California coast and in KC, MO (go ahead and laugh, there are fish tacos here..."

Foodsnob

"The halibut was outstanding. Great view of the..."

OnlyTheGoodStuff

"Fantastic dining experience. Whether it is the ocean terrace for lunch, the bar level for hapy hour, or the main level for fine dining, the food..."

Brendan Mulvaney

"Great food. I ate at George's for the first time last Tuesday. Having a drink on the ocean terrace is something beyond wonderful, especially with the..."

Iowa Cowboy

"Wow!! We ate at the bar level and everythimg was terrific. The hostess, the waitstaff, the food(shrimp tacos, georges soup, and the sparkling cosmo)...."

Karr

"The view is amazing! Order the fish tacos and a cup of their soup. So..."

Phin3as

"Perfect Setting!. We caught the end of the sunset while seated outside enjoying George's Smoked Chicken, Broccoli & Black Bean Soup......"

Ksj

"Great view. Love the view and spaghetti with clams. other than that...the food on lunch menu is not worth the price. maybe you pay more to eat for..."

I Love Sushiii

"Great View and Great Food. I ate dinner here (on 15 Nov 2008) after a long day of sightseeing. This place has multiple levels, but we ate on the..."

Meme

"Wow – let’s just say this post has been in OHT limbo for just about the entire year. I have been pessimistic to the point of not even knowing..."

Chrishei

"180 degrees overlooking La Jolla Cove, George’s is a great place to visit to experience San Diego’s lifestyle… Soak in ocean mist and..."

NOMSS

"Each time I have dined at Ocean Terrace I have enjoyed my meals. I recommend the Grilled Faroe Island Salmon--farro salad, artichokes, cherry..."

Jesse Bluma

"My thoughts: Service was excellent, from the manager who came out to the street to help us find and use the elevator to the rooftop to our server who..."

Yum Yum Pgh

"Here we go finally a place worth blogging about! Wanting to go out to eat somewhere nice we were contemplating where to go, Encinitas, Del Mar, La..."

Anthony

"Most beautiful place to eat in La Jolla. But on top of the views, the food is absolutely perfect. The owners and servers take such good care of..."

Laurie Newton

"We went during restaurant week for lunch and enjoyed the relaxing ambiance and delicious food. The appetizers were all very good and portions just..."

Pokemon Mom

"So beautiful!!! My boyfriend and I had a table right at the edge of the restaurant. The sunset, the water, the wine, the atmosphere. Very romantic!..."

DonnaD

"Our company party was here. We had a nice private area with a very nice view. Service was great and food was great. Will definitely be..."

Robert Rael

"Loved loved loved this restaurant. Food was absolutely delicious and the views were just as good. I got the flat iron steak and comes with the most..."

michelejazzy

"My new favorite place! We were blown away by the view. You could hear the sea lions barking on the cove. The service was phenomenal, and the food and..."

Mary Kate Wilder

"Great place to eat lunch, we visited last week and loved it. We ordered the cucumber salad, crispy shrimp, tuna sandwich and fish tacos. My favorite..."

Francisco Rodriguez M

"Atmosphere is such a great experience especially during dinner with the sunset. Food is very California in a positive way. Fresh flavors and plenty..."

Mark Maher

"Had dinner on the roof top restaurant ! Amazing view of the LaJolla cove! Watched the seals and sea lions during dinner ! Our entire family rates..."

Lori Kusterer-Farley

"We were recommend to go to George’s at the Cove by two people in Texas when they heard we were visiting so we made our reservations a month in..."

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