American cuisine: the best places to taste it in La Jolla

"Great place! There were not many people, and though when I visited, they only had glazed donuts, they were delicious and fluffy. I first learned of..."

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Lucas Natalini

Starbucks

"Nice atmosphere and awesome baristas! Carrie is the best- she makes me feel so special by always remembering my name and the various drinks I order...."

Page Rudy

"Idk if I've ever reviewed this starbucks before. But I've been coming here for years. And, in pretty much all of San Diego, this is my favorite..."

Jennifer Martinez

"I like this place because it is located close to a movie theater. we would get movie tickets and go buy a coffee drink and take it into the theater...."

tyson porlas

"Awesome love this place. Every where else I go they always mess up my order so 99% of the time I go here. They are always friendly and greet you as..."

Kristina Lynn Villegas

"Let me sit there all day leaching their WiFi all the whole not spending even 1¢. Thanks Starbucks...id have been just plain f**** if not for ur WiFi..."

Alyxandria “Alyx” Merrell

"Your usual friendly neighborhood Starbuck's. The baristas are nice and offered to make me a new drink if I didn't like the new holiday chestnut..."

Arricka Likavec

"This starbucks has friendly staff. Great location. And obviously the drinks are what we come..."

Jennifer Martinez

"Another great Starbucks. Friendly staff and quality drinks. Nice outside..."

James McLaughlin

"FOR SUREEEEE BROS YOU GOTTA TRY THIS PLACE OUT THIS STARBUCKS BRO THIS IS DELICIOUS GET THE FRICKIN PANINI THERE YUMMMMM I TOOK MY DAD THERE FOR HIS..."

Brandon Jones

"Quick service and friendly baristas. One of my favorite starbucks in the..."

elysian muse

"Friendliest staff ever! They make the best drinks..."

Mark Erickson

"This place is empty after 8pm. Perfect to grab a cup of coffee on a cold night without dealing with the..."

Charles A

"Batista's are AMAZING, SUPER FRIENDLY and EFFICIENT! Coffee's great..."

Shannon Ratell

"Probably the coolest designed Starbucks around. I dig the bar that overlooks the people so you can people..."

D T

"Always friendly staff, outdoor seating. Clean and well..."

David Demangos

"I was approached by friendly clerk named Tom, asking if I need anything. Way more then what I expected from..."

Benjamin Zen

"Baristas are super friendly, and the coffee is great. My favorite coffee..."

Mary Conzatti

El Avocado - Plant Based Food

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Bubba's Smokehouse Bbq

93/100 (1380 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious delicious delicious!! Found after a day at the beach. Perfect. It's a must. You won't regret it. P.S. three meat plate gets you a..."

Rhonda Gishi Chicharello

"The baby back ribs were excellent! The BBQ sauce was delicious and the meat was soft and falling off the bone. The staff was very friendly and..."

Beth Ann Hall

"Best BBQ on the west coast in my opinion! Great food, great service, clean and organized. I know it's a challenge to run a smokehouse but they're on..."

Bethany Keech

"Great find, and my first visit, and I loved it! I had the pulled pork, chopped beef brisket, with hot links sandwich, and it was so bomb! I will..."

Amy L. Silano

"Delicious BBQ! I came with a large group and we ordered a variety of food. The brisket was my favorite...tender and smoky. I also enjoyed the fried..."

Trish Mathis Edmondson

"Bomb ass food I was totally shocked The music was ole school the service was bomb I’m going back 4sho..."

Sherry Elie

"Best Brisket I've ever eaten!!! Great food, Great service. Supper nice people and place. A must come back to..."

Ron Templeton

"Yum so good!!!! I’m not the biggest fan of BBQ but this place’s bbq and meat are..."

Zafirah Ibraheem

"Some of the BEST bbq I’ve ever had. I had the combo plate and everything was..."

Robert Johnson

"Best place hands down. I've been to every bbq place from vegas to L.A and all the way to San Diego. If you find yourself going to or coming from San..."

Robert Gatica

"Being from NC, I stopped by this place for lunch with some friends. Their sweet tea is on point and the barbecue did not..."

Tracy Trey Napoleon

"Delicioso!!! Les recomiendo todo!! El pulled pork! Las Ribs! El brisket!! El grill chicken!! El pan de los sandwiches!! Lo recomiendo..."

Leticia Brandi

"Amazing spot! The baby back ribs with the baked yam and cinnamon butter is to die for. Favorite spot to go with my friends for happy hour, 4 dollar..."

Erin Elizabeth

"Bubba’s was a great find for us...very friendly staff and excellent food!! So glad we stopped..."

Leanne Sheets Hahn

"Awesome food!!! Brisket was the best. Baked potato was huge. Felt like i was back home in..."

Peggy Christoph

"We are from Seattle and have ate a lot of bbq, your pork ribs are the best.will definitely come back when in the..."

Tom Smith

"We love this BBQ place near La Jolla Cove Beach area. The food is 🔥 and the server was exceptional. We got the Bubba combo that comes with 3..."

Chris Sa

"We were in the area on a weekday so finding parking was fine. We found this restaurant on Google Maps and wanted to try it. It turned out to be a..."

Hiep Huynh

"EDIT: Ate here again 2 times last week(2023). Still the best bbq...probably the best I have had in California or in any resturant to date. Friendly..."

Amy Stewart

"I've had Tennessee and Texas BBQ and this place is seriously comparable to theirs. Everything was good. Real southern style cooking. Can't wait to go..."

Nola

"AMAZING food, super friendly and attentive staff, clean, beautifully decorated and wonderful atmosphere. The food was incredible- fresh and..."

Nicole Leibforth

"Great place. The girl was really nice and the food was delicious. They also told me they make the brisket with no vegetable oil, which is awesome. We..."

Naama Atzitz

"Amazing ribs! Tender, fall off the bone good. The sauce is excellent. We had the ribs and brisket. I can't wait to go back and try the chicken and..."

Marc Alnwick

"Blink and you’ll miss it. This yummy hidden treasure is a few steps down from the sidewalk right on Prospect Street in La Jolla. We had a little of..."

Nikki Francis

"Great place, you pick where you sit and order at the counter! Really fast service, the music was nice and gave a good atmosphere. The ribs were so..."

Kaitlyn Star

"We had the beef ribs,cheese burgers, wings, sliced brisket, grilled chicken breast and chicken tenders. Everything was just made to perfection! We..."

Idan Bodaker

"Most underrated restaurant in La Jolla. I've worked next door for years and the service & staff have been nothing but phenomenal. Most of the bad..."

Christopher Thompson

"Friendly staff. Burgers are really big. My father in law got the one with an onion ring on it and loved it. We sat on the patio of what looks like an..."

Candace Kallen

"Delicious barbecue joint with happy hour deals on beer! Had their Bubba combo and two kids meals for the boys. Boys were more than filled by their..."

Daniel Sarmiento

"Great place to get really good BBQ by the beach. Jeff and the staff are very professional and he goes out of his way to make sure you enjoy your..."

michael kinzer

"I was craving for BBQ beef rib and this place was close by and didn't have high hope for their BBQ because usually place like this are blah blah. But..."

Mr. Solo Yolo

"Glad we found this gem just before leaving town- otherwise, we would have packed on the pounds eating here. Tender sliced brisket, not fatty. The..."

April W

"My first time in La Jolla location... we enjoyed everything we ordered, good price, very fresh vegetables, excellent customer service, nice place,..."

NANCY Arismendi

"Great BBQ!! We had the Beef Rib plate and bbq pulled chicken plate and both were OMG! Fantastic! The sweet bbq sauce they have is a winner! And the..."

Esau Hernandez

Cody's

93/100 (2548 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The crab cake eggs benedict was probably the best breakfast I have ever had in my..."

Troy Alldredge

"Very happy that Cody's was recommended to us while we were in San Diego. I had the chiliquiles and OMG please open a location in the New York area...."

Cindi Eckrote

"Great location with a view! Had the peach ginger champagne spritzer, crab corn chowder, and Baja fish tacos....all..."

Ashley Birk

"Friendly staff, great food � and cool decor! Great cocktails � too..."

June Curley

"Delicioso desayuno! French toast! Recomendado excelente servicio y muy amables sus meseros. Sus platos se nota que vienen de un excelente chef..."

Bella Paloma

"Always good service good food me and my wife in going there for years...."

Cherry Oliver

"Excellent food, great friendly..."

Jose L Vega

"Great service, great location, great food. With that combination, plan ahead or expect a..."

Terry Ryan

"Everything about this restaurant is PERFECT!! The service was outstanding. Thank you to our server Gabriel for your suggestions. The cocktail was..."

Jennifer Brown

"Amazing food. It's a little bit pricey compared to other bruch places but totally worth it. My husband tried crab Benedict, and he loved it! I..."

Batool Dababneh

"Wonderful place for breakfast or lunch. I've been going here for over a dozen years and have always been delighted with my experience. I love their..."

Tracy Zetko-White

"We went there for our anniversary breakfast, and all I can say is we will definitely be back there again soon. Not only was the food delicious (the..."

Alan Wolmer

"5 Stars! This place is definitely one to stop at! The food is delicious and the drinks are fun! Service is outstanding! The atmosphere looks upscale..."

Tresa Shaw

"Exceptional spot for brunch and breathtaking views near the water in La Jolla. Don’t miss the visually pleasing craft cocktails. But the food is..."

McCall Castro

"Good spot to go with friends and enjoy the ocean breeze. Delicious food, impeccable service and nice ambience in La Jolla. Great variety on menu,..."

Catharine Parise

Sandy Wong

"Our waiter was friendly and had a good knowledge of the menu. He made an excellent suggestion for me. I had the lobster roll with side of salad and..."

Deb Beck

"Food and ambiance are great! Lobster Roll was delicious and the fries are fantastic! Definitely a go to..."

Howard Ackerman

Fruittitude

Wheelchair Accessible

"A pretty good juice and smoothie spot in downtown La Jolla. I like the interior and atmosphere, though the outdoor seating vs. the indoor is like..."

Christopher Gorrie

"I ordered the Green Mango smoothie along with extra protein and collagen during an afternoon walk in La Jolla. The nice day turned tropical and..."

B T

"Acai bowl is very delicious! I added strawberry popping boba to mine because it sounded fun. It was delicious! Taro milk tea was also yummy. The free..."

Joe Des

"Best smoothie place in all of San Diego! A must visit if you're in LaJolla. The Hawaiian Fruit Punch is top..."

Marquis H Barnett

"I must say, this açaí bowl truly stands out as one of the finest I've ever tasted. Nevertheless, I must admit that the portion size leaves..."

Joseph Ugi

"This place is amazing! The staff is very friendly and welcoming. My fiancé and I have been travel all over California this summer, and we both loved..."

Ari Coppola

"Great boba. I usually get the strawberry jasmine green tea. They usually get stuff out pretty fast. The little decorations they put up and the lights..."

Green Fire

"We stopped by this place during our La Jolla visit for a quick breakfast. The açai bowl was basic, nothing fancy. My husband took a power smoothie..."

Debisree Ray

"I had the pina colada slush delicious! The staff is super friendly I highly..."

Stacey Lewis

"Cute little place. Offers juice , sandwiches etc . $10 for small OJ is a little too pricey even for La Jolla! ! Service was good. Place was..."

zeina shahhal

"I love this place. Awesome choice for bubble tea and acai bowls, soup, smoothie, fresh juice and organic coffee. The bubble tea selection is amazing..."

Dr. Yasmin Kottait

"Great customer service and food...."

A W

"Excellent boba (fresh and soft) and pineapple jelly. I had the taro milk tea slushie, it was a well balanced sweetness. Speedy service, no frills or..."

K Rose S

"Dropped in for an açaí bowl. Cute place and very tasty and generous..."

Stephanie P

"Delicious drinks, nice staff :) You can also get macarons here & they are..."

Teran H

A.r. Valentien At The Lodge At Torrey Pines

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Every time we come here it’s so peaceful and cozy, the level of service is what makes this place special. Down to earth, chillaxin great hideaway...."

Sarah M Kim

"Stora och luftiga rum! 2 minuters promenad till golfbanan! Bra service, mysig atmosfär.,,, Mycket billigare än Pebble Beach samtidigt mycket..."

Shahla Hassanzadeh

"This place was absolutely spectacular. The property is gorgeous, the accommodations were great, the spa was top notch and so were the restaurants...."

Cynthia Millar Forsythe

"What a beautiful Lodge with the beautiful interior woodwork. The food at the restaurant was excellent and the service was top notch, grade A..."

Ron Lashomb

"Our waiter, Bradford, said the duck was a specialty. There are no words for the perfection of taste that came from every bite. Thank you Bradford..."

Connie Ruben

"I loved the staff at Valentein. They were so attentive. The food presentation was as good as the food, itself. And the setting... a delight. I would..."

Stephen Blackwell

"Absolutely perfect. Attention to detail amazing and all staff friendly, attentive and helpful. Would definitely recommend and would return. Would..."

Mo-Paula Wald-Man

"Absolutely a top shelf experience! Great service, great food, and breath taking ocean views that I'll cherish forever! God willing - I'm coming..."

Gary Ethridge

"Excellent service. The staff is impeccable. A beautiful resort with stunning views and excellent restaurants. Me and my wife celebrated our 5 yr...."

Christopher Jones

"The staff, alone, was ahhhhmazing!!! Everyone loves their job, and it showed!!! The views are magnificent, the rooms are stunning and cozy, the food..."

Stephanie Davidyak Lohrfink

"The building is worth the visit all by itself; the woodwork, brickwork, stained glass...oh my! Add a 5-star lunch at A.R. Valentien and a perfect day..."

Kelly Michelsen

"Incredible staff, great room, fantastic food.....and picturesque..."

Bob Cole

"food was superb service was excellent and team members are courteous and professionals. our waiter Steven G was expert in his craft and the people at..."

Fe Pacional-Ehle

"Perfection in every aspect. TP is a very special place that still has very special people making it just..."

John A. Turco

"This place is so peaceful and beautiful! We loved our stay there and the staff goes out of their way to make you feel right at home. If you have an..."

Donna Quagline

"Torrey Pines is AMAZING! Everything from the craftsman design, the delicious and beautifully presented food, and the staff. I would give 10 stars if..."

Yun Embly

"The menu was creative, the food was delicious, and the service was professional. What else can I ask for more. If you lucky enough sitting in the..."

weiping chu

"AR Valentien is a culinary gem that never ceases to amaze. From the moment you step into this elegant establishment, you're welcomed with warm..."

Bruna Marchetti

"Amazing dinner with a beautiful sunset. All our dishes were delicious made with local produce and executed by the chef with perfection. The service..."

Alejandro Vera G.

"Cancelled my reservation 40 min prior with no explanation. Luckily they took me in after I showed up. A bit overpriced given the taste. Decor is old..."

Lyon Hu

"Charming restaurant, the very high quality of the ingredients is felt every bite. The atmosphere is just magic and..."

Sara Franco (-)

"Classic old place within the Torrey Lodge...dark wood, old bar, white tablecloths, servers in vests - the whole experience. If you're in the area for..."

Drew Steblay

"A beautiful place to have a memorable dinner. Best service I've had at any restaurant - with Mick as our server. Mick was personable, knowledgeable..."

Fabian DeRozario

"We’ve been here a couple of times over the last 4- 5 years. It’s usually been great and this time it seemed as though the food was better than I..."

Sarah Sotirin

"Summary of the experience: Great food complemented with an AMAZING staff. The menu is quite unique, meaning that is has first course and second..."

Afshar Hassani

"Experience fine dining at its best. Superb service, food & location. Loved celebrating our anniversary..."

Lucy Ambrosio

Lucky Donuts And Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

"A Hidden Gem for Donut Lovers! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently discovered a hidden gem in our neighborhood that I can't stop raving about: Lucky Donuts!..."

Geraldine Chau

"I loved this place! Have been once while in town and the donuts were delicious and the staff was so kind. If you are in the area and are looking for..."

Ilisa Risal

"great donut shop. great prices. great owner. great store. nothing but good things to say about this donut..."

Jackson Rochet

"The Bavarian cream chocolate donut was good. Got to enjoy a cup of coffee with donuts with my dad. They are so delicious and soft. The guy..."

Maricela Chavira

"I was driving down the road, thinking that every donut place was closed needing is fixtures and sugar and I just happen to stumble upon like a..."

Laurence Fox

"Super good donuts and owner is super nice. Would most definitely recommend if you are looking for a good donut. They also have breakfast sandwiches..."

Dylan Tschirn

"This place has all the classic flavor donuts and more unique flavors too. They are made fresh and are delicious!!! Reasonably priced they take cash..."

Christina De La Pena

"We went at the end of day, so not a huge selection (to be expected). Really nice, friendly staff! Donuts were delicious and still soft and fluffy. We..."

Melissa Batts

"One of our best donuts 🍩 places. We love everything here, and nothing is better than eating yummy donuts and supporting a family small..."

Shereen Hijazi

"Great fresh donuts! They sell out everyday so you know they are freshly made everyday. So good! Their donut holes also..."

chelsea olson

"Very nice place, the workers are very kind and donuts are delicious. Overall best place in the area by..."

Twitch Twitch

"Nicest owner, worker and donuts I know😋 cam ơn..."

ashley

"Hands down the best donuts in town, fluffy and delicious, feels lucky to have this spot here..."

Steven Dunlap

"Very delicious donuts. Love the friendly staff and the donuts selection and the prices are so affordable. Definitely would recommend going..."

Owen Kusakabe

"Prices are great and the service is even better. They are so kind and donuts and..."

Rebekka Wyers

"This is a GREAT little donut shop! The lady is always friendly, the donuts are fresh and the shop is clean and well stocked. If you’re spending..."

Greg Pita

"Decent donuts but if you go later in the day they're usually very picked over. One of the few options that's open past lunch time though. So they're..."

Cassie

"Literally just come here. Its the best donuts in any of the 4 major southern counties in ca as far as i know..... Five stars plus one even come late..."

Fizzy Fizzgig Couple

"The best darn apple fritters I have ever had. This place seems to be run by a cute mom and pop couple. They are so kind and..."

Shane Poznikoff

Sugar And Scribe

92/100 (1300 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is our La Jolla favorite. Chef Maeve has a top notch bakery and restaurant. The staff is great and the food and baked goods are terrific. We..."

Mike Ohman

"Had a lunch meeting here yesterday and it was the perfect place! My client had a dog and they consider themselves super dog friendly! The outside..."

Melissa McClure Vint

"Sugar and Scribe Bakery was absolutely phenomenal! My husband and I went there for breakfast on our first day in California. Everyone there was..."

Erin Rose Weatherwax

"I never use Facebook but need to for this. This is my favorite place for breakfast in San Diego and I've been coming here nonstop for a few years..."

Andrés O'Donnell

"Love ❤️ this place. We just returned from Ireland so the Irish flag and menu items were a warm welcome. The bakery items are at a whole other..."

Bernie Garzone

"Had a delicious brunch here yesterday. As an English girl in San Diego, the ribena mimosa and full Irish breakfast almost bought tears to my eyes (in..."

Sarah Rodgers Rufolo

"We were there yesterday and ordered a cake for my moms birthday and ordered breakfast. Ray- the cake orderer- had asked every question and showed..."

Sarah Cerri

"Baked goods, breakfast items and coffee were amazing. Service great and I had a delicious lemon lavender mimosa that was so unique and delicious..."

Carmen E Pines

"My wife and I had brunch here and it was great! I'm Vegan so they were able to make me a Vegan Café Mocha and I had their Veg Works Sandwich minus..."

Carlos Belmonte Rull

"Awesome, Awesome, Awesome! My husband had the Guinness Shepherds Pie, the beef was sooo flavorful. I had the Veggie Eggs Benedict, Delish! The..."

Cyndi Andrzejewski

"My most favorite breakfast and best cakes and goodies..."

Robin Ellsworth Dietsch

"So delicious and Donna our server was amazing. Coffee and cupcakes doesn't get much better than that. A must..."

Linda Hutchins

"S & S is amazing. I love the people, atmosphere and let’s not forget the delicious food. I love that it is in the..."

Sarah Clarke

"I’ve been here twice now and love it! Both times I’ve gotten eggs Benedict, once with smoked salmon and the other with lobster. I highly..."

Olivia Flannery

"Amazing service! Went for brunch on a Thursday morning at 10am with 5 girls and had no wait! The blueberry love pancakes were unreal. The Lobster..."

Kellie Jones

"Very Instagram-able place: cutesy with lots of flowers on the walls. The wait can be very long for a brunch weekend (we were quoted 50 minutes but..."

Richard L

"The food here is absolutely amazing! There service was great, and fast. The outdoor seating was comfortable and shady. The coffee was good, and the..."

CO Foodie

"Absolutely love the atmosphere, it’s such a vibe. Loved the indoor tables with the cute seats, rose gold cups and gold silverware. We enjoyed this..."

Amanda

"Visiting the area and found this place. The server was very friendly and was able to recommend a few dishes. Didn't have any wait time on a Wednesday..."

Natalia A

"We hired sugar and scribe for our wedding and we were so happy we did! They were easy to work with and the results were incredible - all the desserts..."

Cat Leschin

"Sugar and scribe is a place where you have to wait a little extra, but the food is worth it. I’ve had the blueberry pancakes, scotch egg, and..."

Megan Pat

"Love this spot! If you're willing to wait for a table (on Fridays - Sundays), it's a leisurely and decadent meal for sure. Food is always good,..."

Marissa Feliciano

"After waiting in line for half an hour at this popular brunch spot, I can confidently say that the experience was absolutely worth it! The coffee..."

Jing

Peet’s Coffee

"One of my favorite coffee places. The coffee is just excellent. The young people behind the counter were fairly indifferent but they were courteous..."

Allen Prescott

"I had Hibiscus tea and my daughter had a Matcha Latte which she stated was very very good!! The employees were also very nice and friendly...."

Dr. Rosie Ann Riley

"Store is great, service is great, coffee is really..."

César Rincón Mayorga

"The coffee was delicious as expected from Pete's. Yet, sitting close to the counter where finished coffees and teas were placed I could hear the..."

Orion Barnett

"The nitro cold brew is pure at this peets. The head on the cup started strong like it should. Some places serve nitro cold brew with low nitrogen and..."

Adam Frandson

"Had black tie cold brew, amazing..."

Danny Xi

"Nice latte. Best in La Jolla? So far. Also iced latte good, a little weak go the double shot If you want coffee..."

Jon T

"Go for the ice brew with a hint of caramel..and you are all set for the perfect coffee to end a Sunny day in La..."

Fahad Juma

"Peet's scientists help hot water choices .... Æ+++ for customer service, product knowledge, and skill ... Suffice to..."

Ram Satya

"Awesome staff! Very open minded people and setting. Had the keurig coffee at home and loved it, was really excited to try the real place. They are..."

Kate T

"Amazing customer service and delicious coffee. Couldn’t help but buy a thermos here as Peet’s coffee has been a favorite for a while. The man who..."

Ashley Rose Marisch

"The love and energy in this space is amazing and when asked if it was for here or to go, while I said to go, the energh told me for here! I loved how..."

Curtis Challenger

"Delicious frappe and fantastic service! The gentleman who took our order was extremely polite and..."

Mandy B

"This is the BEST Peets!! The staff are incredible. The coffee is PERFECT every time. They remember orders and always have an early morning smile..."

Cynthia Johnson

Duke's La Jolla

91/100 (5904 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing!!! The food.... the service and the view was all outstanding!! One of the best dining experiences my husband and myself have ever had in our..."

Susan Hopkins Paul

"Dukes was an awesome restaurant and yes wait to get a table w a view! Totally worth it! I recommend the sautéed mac nut herb crusted fish! My son..."

Kathy Flanagan Roehrig

"Food, drinks, and atmosphere was excellent. Just a bit slow in bring the check - but the - Again the view of the ocean was worth the wait. Totally..."

Gladys Hall

"Best meal I’ve had so far during my week-long trip. Excellent food preparation and gorgeous ocean views. Highly..."

Mike Ruiz

"The food, ambiance and view were amazing. Try the calamari! They have a special plate for each day of the week that's only $10! That's right, $10..."

Susan Stepanski

"Great view! Great good! Great drinks and great company! I ordered the poke tacos and was glad I got a salad to go with them. They’re tiny! But..."

Britnee Krempasky

"Very nice atmosphere excellent food great service. Popcorn shrimp was to die for. Will be..."

Dennis Szabo

"Surfer Hawaiian style decor blends well with SoCal. The food was very good and the view of the cove is..."

Samuel Cruz Jr

"The view was amazing. The hostess and staff were extremely friendly and the experience overall was memorable. Will definitely be there next time I'm..."

Jodie Jones

"Casual, good food, nice atmosphere with amazing waitstaff. You can’t go wrong here. If you are looking for a casual good time with good food and..."

Nicole Wilson

"Duke's restaurant in La Jolla is a must-visit in San Diego. The combination of delectable food and breathtaking views makes it a standout spot. I..."

Angel Tineo

"Cool place with a great view. Menu was very focused and everything looked delicious. Honestly very difficult to pick. Everyone was pleased with their..."

Chris Albert

"Wow, having spent 10 days in SD we found La Jolla cove and Dukes on our last day... It is safe to say it was so good we are already planning our next..."

Joe King

"Wonderful food and drinks. The view from the patio was beautiful. They were very accommodating with small kids. The friendliest waitress. Highly..."

Annie Ingram

"The last time we went to a Duke’s was in Waikiki back in 2009 and it was great! We recall enjoying amazing local fish, so when booking a trip to..."

F'burg Foodie

"This was my first time at this Dukes. I’ve ate at a different restaurant in Hawaii. It’s been quite a while since I’ve taken one in, but they..."

Scot Meeker

"If you visit La Jolla, this is a must to visit place. The food was absolutely delicious and the ambiance was great. I had no complaints..."

Sergey Butenco

"WOW, the food was amazing. Really good food. Staff was really nice and recommended dishes. Highly recommend making reservations and request a table..."

mario barrios

"We ordered: Ribs & Chicken - Ribs were not fall off the bone and chicken was a little dry. Macnut & herb fish - very delicious, the plate was very..."

Rikki Renissa Estrada

Barbarella Restaurant & Bar

91/100 (1751 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Pannikin Coffe & Tea

"I cannot say enough about this place. It is an institution; a must go coffee house. The coffee, the food and staff are amazing. The vibe from the..."

Claudio Cañive

"I had a great breakfast with Sophia at Pannikin for Father's Day. The Lox Plate was perfect as usual! The Greek Eggs are also a great choice there...."

Vincent J. Gumina

"My favorite local La Jolla coffee spot since 1969. I enjoy seeing many of my long time friends before starting my day. Great coffee Great food Great..."

Brett Culver Buffington

"Great coffees and tea! Love coming here with the Triathlon Club of San Diego group after early morning swims at La Jolla..."

Darlene Savage

"Good crew and great location,and the history of the place,needs a little live music but food and drink is healthy and..."

Mike Hood

"Love the place, great coffee and good people! I'll be..."

Martin Thompson

"Breakfast burrito was delicious! Had the chai latte also, so good. Will be..."

Patty Workman Garver

"It's a wonderful little spot in La Jolla where you can get good coffee, good food, enjoy the sunshine or some shade, and visit with good friends or..."

Taraneh Hatefi

"I worked and then retired in the country of Panama. Always look forward to my morning coffee and oatmeal and sometimes a pastry when I come to the..."

William H. Pohl

"Nice staff, great coffee, interesting people for good conversations great way to start the..."

Jamey Bush

"What a cute coffee shop. It's been around for over 20 years and the place is filled with plants and flowers. There were a couple of walk up windows..."

Timothy Williams

"A quirky and laid back little coffee shop + restaurant near downtown La Jolla that’s been around for years. Their breakfast burrito is great,..."

Christopher Gorrie

"Nestled between Pearl Street and one of the best independent used bookstores in America, this place serves incredible food for breakfast and lunch,..."

Taylor Berger

"This coffee shop is not only a café... But a local La Jolla institution! It is a great place for a well deserved break in your busy schedule, to..."

An AWESOME Experience

"Ambience is perfect for working. All outdoor seating right now, but there are so many lovely coves, there's a place for everyone. The staff was super..."

Peter Briggs

"Great coffee made by hearty baristas. What is even better is the ambiance, a true San Diego experience of outdoor seatings, finches visiting, country..."

Elaine Farore-Love

"Lovely local coffee shop. Has served the community for many years. Coffee is tasty and there’s a lot of cute decoration and..."

Lucy Luo

"Was going to give this place a 4 because the wait staff kept getting our order wrong, but the place redeemed themselves with amazing coffee. Kudos to..."

Ian Mationg

"This Place is great! They have very Good Organic coffee and some Organic soups from local vegetable. The place is very sweet and cozy. Only internet..."

Michaela Lynnette Torstenova

"I'm not vegan but the vegan bar was awesome. Filled with nuts for just $3.50. The coffee was very good also. Decor is very homey. I'd recommend..."

Graham Peck

"Love their Vietnamese coffee! Decent coffee, their breakfast and lunch menu items are simple and delicious! Great outdoor seating in the sunshine..."

Pearl Preis

"What a cute and lovely place in La Jolla to enjoy a cup of coffee on a beautiful Sunday. The whole space looks like a garden house, I love love their..."

LULU LIVE Art

"Coffee is 100% Amazing!!! I got a vanilla latte and the espresso is incredibly smooth, so so good! However - their food is not so great. I got a..."

John Alvarez

"We really enjoyed breakfast here, and my husband likes the coffee so much that we've ordered it several times since returning home. We've recommended..."

Kim B

"Very cute place. Food is delicious. All the employees are extremely polite and would definitely recommend this coffee..."

Karen

"Great coffee and great people. If your looking for a calm place to kick back and relax, look no further. I love an early morning Cafe Ole and a sweet..."

Xander Rosales

"Nice local coffee shop that had been saying forever. They have a nice open air seating area in front and cost seating..."

Gavin Zau

Harry's Coffee Shop

91/100 (3122 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is one of my favorite breakfast/brunch spots in San Diego without a doubt. This place has been around since 1960, which reflects the quality..."

Drewski Hwang

"We ate here 3 days in a row, while on vacation. Everything we had was delicious and plentiful. The last day we had the yogurt and fruit bowl with..."

Cindy Culmo Nehrbass

"This is old school coffee shop. You’re not getting anything too fancy, but you will get good comfort food. This is what a coffee shop should be..."

Kendall Tong

"I am going to miss Harry's coffee shop more than any restaurant here.... We came here for breakfast twice in the last 4 days!!!! This is my Dad's..."

Beth Allen Mihok

"Both the food and service were excellent!!! Wide variety of delicious looking menu options...can't wait to go back and try the chicken fried steak..."

Maribeth Walsh Bostick

"It started with a wait of about 20 minutes or so. It was too cold to eat outside, and warm weather would've lessened the wait. I loved the cafe mocha..."

Laura Boeve

"This place has been here since 1960 and it looks like it hasn’t changed a bit since then. A wonderful and authentic old school diner experience..."

Keith Oelschlager

"My first experience with the BW Benny today and did not disappoint !!! It was sweet , savory and ridiculously delicious !!! Can't wait to try some..."

Jonathan Schwartz

"Amazing oatmeal pecan pancakes with strawberries & whip cream they made it special for me. Ashley was an excellent..."

Christine Becker Rotell

"Great old skool coffe shop. Food was excellent. So far the best in CA. Sitting at the counter was..."

Diane L. Larson

"Great old school diner with incredible French Toast. The atmosphere and food are outstanding! And loved their 1965 Kentucky Derby Party..."

Timothy Tinker

"I loved this place , the enviroment, the food but more than anything the staff is really friendly. I will go back!! Thank you!!..."

Alejandra Higuera Strickland

"The veggie omelette and the chicken apple sausage plate were both excellent. The hash-browns especially were delicious - crispy on the outside and..."

Kelli Bradshaw

"We went on a whim to HARRY's COFFEE SHOP today, just because my partner was in the mood for some pancakes. We got a disabled parking spot in their..."

Bryan Bills

"Okay. Let's get to the important stuff right off the bat (cliche' noted). There is a rather large and free parking lot behind the building that I..."

Scott Harm

"Awesome food, service, and price. There is a good reason why this place survived for over 60 years. Coffee was decent, too. I loved the oatmeal..."

Los Angeles

"First time here! It was busy and yet we were seated right away! They have a parking lot behind the cafe. We ordered chicken fried steak & soft over..."

Tess Harm

"Exceptional food, service, and affordability are the hallmarks of this establishment, and its longevity of over 60 years attests to its quality. The..."

Tom M

"This establishment is characterized by outstanding food, service, and affordability, and its impressive 60-year history speaks to its enduring..."

Kirk Cameron

"A fixture in downtown La Jolla. Been there over a dozen times, everytime I've gone there's always been a 5-10min wait, it's just a popular place! ..."

John Rosas

"Excellent home cooked food and the best horchata cold brew! Friendly and attentive staff. Love going here when I visit San..."

Amy Gratz

"Best diner, coffee shop, greasy spoon, whatever you want to call it. Delicious food. Perfect hash browns. Really really good. Chicken fried steak..."

Justin Keenen

Floatisimo

"Wow! The best ice cream float I've ever had anywhere. I will go back and try more now since I am hooked on the many flavors that are offered at..."

Richard McDonald

"Amazing place for the whole family! Everything looks so amazing but the Reese’s has to be my fave! The have amazing ice cream and fro yo!! Staff is..."

Frankie Loayza

"Everything is huge and delicious . Great hangout place..."

Gloria Edwards

"Super cute new place! The staff is so genuine and friendly! This is definitely a place to stop by after a day at the..."

Grace Wu

Wendy Siguenza-Perez

Lil' Dipper

"Had little expectations for this, it was much better than I thought. I got the chocolate chip cookie with Vanilla Beans ice cream, it was good. But,..."

Abdullah Alshalabi

"Staying in La Jolla just down the street from Lil' Dipper and loved that they were open late! I was craving ice cream, and this hit the spot! I..."

Kevin L

"Open till midnight with every type of accommodation possible from gluten free to dairy free to whatever! From Matcha ice cream to an amazing..."

Vittorio Roberti

"I feel like the quality of the cookies has gone downhill recently. More often than not, when I go there the cookies are hard and dry. They used to..."

Kyle Higbee

"I love the creativity of the flavors here (: the owner is also a joy to chat with about ice cream . I usually order the mini ice cream sandwich..."

Gen LT

"Little Dipper is amazing. I was lucky enough to find it before there was an official sign for this ice cream parlor nearly two years ago. I have..."

Jason Tillman

"Love this place! While in now shape or form is ice cream healthy hahaha it sure does bring happiness to the soul, which in that case maybe it is..."

Victor villalobos

"If you enjoy pistachio ice cream you MUST eat this pistachio ice cream. Hands down some of the most delicious stuff I've ever eaten. Also, the staff..."

Christian Jenson

Scoops La Jolla

Wheelchair Accessible

"My new favorite flavor of ice cream is honeycomb... and to have it dished up by such a friendly staff was an extra treat. Two thumbs up ��..."

Todd Krause

"Best ice cream and the espresso is..."

Katie Glowicki

"Had the Peanut butter marshmallow. Loved..."

Risa Sneider Baron

"Yummy flavors and great service by Jeanene!..."

Nicole Rawson

"Shakes & crepes were the..."

Michael-Mia Dianda

"Scoops is the spot if you want late night ice cream in La Jolla. My niece wanted ice cream for her birthday after swimming at the beach. The only ice..."

Jeremy Funes

"Nice craft ice cream shop (non-chain). Situated on Avenida de la Playa where all the food places near La Jolla Shores seem to be..."

John Rosas

"Was in San Diego for a few days; went here every day to get ice cream. Their ice cream is incredible. My favorite is the Earl Gray and Green Tea..."

Paolo Tolosa

"Came on a Sunday afternoon, was a bit of wait (5 minutes in line). The crepe was amazing (Nutella strawberry and banana), the Brown sugar cookie..."

Eduardo Hernández, Jr

"Very good ice cream spot with lots of toppings. I love the honey peanut butter and brown sugar cookie. The oat milk cookie dough was alright and the..."

W X

"The cookies and cream ice cream had a weird powdery flavor to it, although we weren't sure what it was. We were a little disappointed, so many..."

Timothy Williams

"the place is just 5 mins walking from the beach, has a beautiful ambiance and great ice..."

Mariam Youssef

"Been coming around the area for years and never noticed Scoops La Jolla before. Stopped by for dessert and glad my friends and I did. When you walk..."

Nette Rab

"Tall blonde worker was very patient, kind, caring, and generous - I knew I was in good hands from the moment he handed me that sample spoon and our..."

Natasha

"The best ice cream place in La Jolla and perhaps even all of San Diego. Must try their Marionberry cheesecake, Honeycomb, Choco Dulce flavors… very..."

Manesh Samuel John

Brockton Villa Restaurant

90/100 (4740 ratings)

"No food pics but our party of TEN was hungry after the area adventures. I called ahead and was so happy to secure a full table to accommodate us. We..."

Christina Coons

"We came here for brunch right when it opened. There’s no wait for the indoor seating. We ordered banana foster French toast, braised beef egg..."

Bonnie Ye

"My sister and I ate here roughly two years ago. I ordered the Carne Benedict and it was mouth watering. I couldn't wait to come back and enjoy..."

Jammie Smith

"Visiting from Central NY. Was walking by and decided to eat dinner here. Reservations are strongly suggested. Even without reservations I was seated..."

Brenda Sparks

"Very nice ocean side restaurant with a view! I had the berry Coast Toast. The food was honestly just okay for me, but the service was really good and..."

Alice Odame

"First time here. Absolutely loved it. It was highly recommended to us and we highly recommend anyone to try it out, you will not be disappointed...."

Ant Sol

"Delicious!! And the best view, try to sit outside if you can and you can hear the sea lions barking across the street! We got the Tropical Iced Tea,..."

Gabrielle Shiozawa

"brockton villa is my favorite brunch place in la jolla! the location is simply amazing and the food is delicious. seeing the sea lions in the cove is..."

Ellen Graham

"What a delightful way to start your morning! Staff was super friendly. Fred, our server , gave great recommendations, was sincere and genuine with..."

Debbie Gonzalez

"Such a sweet place! Food was wonderful and our server was lovely. We were serenaded by the seals in the ocean across the street. This place is a..."

Rose Marie

Dairy Queen (treat)

"Amazingly friendly service. Comfy seating. Visiting with my daughter was fun, and the server even offered to take our picture. Feels like a true..."

Bill Blonigan

"Thank you team DQ, Evan did a fantastic job of making the experience fun for our daughters. Nothing beats a dipped vanilla cone and mud pie on a..."

Cody Hutcherson

"Highly recommend! Absolutely amazing owners, Mario and his family. The ice cream is always delicious! They provided ice cream cupcakes for my..."

Philip Kist

"Came here after lunch and got a chocolate shake! My friend got the brownie blizzard. They were so delicious and the ladies working here were so sweet..."

Daniela Alvarado

"I have been to many Dairy Queen’s and this one is always a great experience. My mom and I ordered some shakes and the manager came out to see if my..."

Aliya Luther

"The service was absolutely phenomenal. The staff was super friendly, professional and efficient. Mario and Cristina were incredible. They went above..."

Nancy Alchalel

"These owners obviously serve from the heart. Brought my senior mom in because she’s been craving a blizzard forever, but there are no Dairy..."

Jolene Kniff

"I've never recieved better service! The team inside was great and the ice cream tasty. All around great..."

Dillon Lawler

"Excellence experience today! The staff were both friendly and efficient. Great blizzards and cones. Love my local Dairy..."

J La

"This place is really good and the customer service is great! They brought out our Blizzards and had a great presentation of flipping them upside..."

Carlos Pineda

Girard Gourmet

Wheelchair Accessible

"When in La Jolla, would recommend checking this place out. Looks like they have been there for a long time. Very helpful and friendly people! No..."

N B

"Super yummy, we got the roasted chicken with rice, chile relleno, apple Danish and everything was delicious. Super moist chicken and flavorful, just..."

Marie V

"Girard’s is a true classic spot. I don’t like going to La Jolla, but I will if it includes lunch from here. Everything behind the glass is good..."

E L

"I’ve been coming here for years. It is a La Jolla staple and a solid bakery compared to all the new hipster joints popping up downtown. I’d stick..."

Scott Wong

"The bread, pies, and cookies are so delicious. The owner is so generous with giving out free samples to try. Staff are friendly and helpful. Thank..."

Alice Zhu

"Visited this week from Texas. The Belgian pastries were phenomenal!!! They also have hot food and sandwiches. I asked to sample the lamb stew and it..."

Kimberly D

"This place is amazing. We stopped by on a whim after an errand, and are so happy we did! After sampling the curry chicken, we decided to go with the..."

Heidi Will

"Best bakery around. Try their ginger pound cake 👌🏼quite delicious, definite but not overpowering ginger flavor. Their Mandarin orange muffins..."

Edwin F. Juárez

"One of the best if not the best (my favorite) sandwich shop and bakery in all of San Diego county. Located in the heart of La Jolla Village, Girard..."

David Spiewak

"We stumbled upon Girard Gourmet while walking to our planned lunch spot- it looked so good that we canceled our original lunch plans to eat here. It..."

Claire Howell

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