The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in La Jolla, April 2024

"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..."

Kristina Lynn Villegas

Alicia Ross

Arnaud Delpoux

Anna Rossling

El Encinal Mexican & Seafood

92/100 (2384 ratings)

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"WOW… Now this was one of the freshest and best seafood market experiences I’ve ever had! This neighborhood place is the local fish market,..."

F'burg Foodie

"So good. Sautéed clams were divine—sumptuous and full of rich fresh flavors. I could have gone without the grilled octopus (chewy) but the west..."

Ä P

"One of my absolute favorite places to go! This is the freshest fish/seafood I have ever experienced. The oyster shooters are a must; their quality of..."

Jas Canfield

"This informal fish market has fresh fish delivered everyday. Their variety is incredible. They display everything from octopus to the ordinary..."

Jaclyn Underwood

"Scored parking behind this market/restaurant, heading down Pearl, just west of Draper. Proper. We came in search of fish tacos and we would not leave..."

Saif

"Despite living nearby for years, had not until recently made the run to El Pescador. Our lost opportunity to fix now - this place has incredible..."

Sean Tompkins

"Excellent food, excellent service! They even have a selection of Bobboi gelato to cap off the meal. Never been to San Diego in my life until this..."

Tyler Grant

"There's not many places in the area where you can get some really fresh fish. It's one of the best. We got seabass and opah fish 🐟 😋. Also,..."

Andriy Isayev

"It’s our second time in this place. FRESH and DELICIOUS fish 🐠🐟🦀🦐🐡 We ordered salmon hamachi, Fish tacos, Fresh local White sea..."

Carol Marquez

"It was our last day in La Jolla… decided on a leisurely lunch. Pretty unique / buzzy place. Restaurant and pick up / takeaway. I went for the..."

Dai Davies

Viva Pops

"Great concept, and well executed! Looks like a shop transplanted from Haight Ashbury or Greenwich Village, very clean, upscale and "modern" styled...."

Douglas LeClair

"One of the few desserts I can still eat without guilt is a Viva Pop. I highly recommend this small shop on a warm Summer day. Wonderful staff. Eat..."

steven turner

"How can you not love pops? How can you not be amazed this place exists to bring pops to the world, and for that purpose alone? Really good pops with..."

Adam Zale

"A place of wonder with popsicle galore. These fresh homemade popsicles come in flavors such as lavender, goat cheese varieties and my favorite..."

Chanel Jourx

"With flavors like strawberry basil and chilli mango, how could you go wrong with this place? Everything I've had has been light and refreshing. Just..."

Leah Baltazar

"Tried strawberry basil and it was awesome. Would like to try other flavors as well. Mexican chocholate sounds good for next..."

I T

"I love bringing my Grandson here because they are a healthy treat after a long bus..."

Tracy Cobarrubias

"Always have a great selection at a very reasonable price, vegan friendly..."

Steve Perkins

"Delicious, best creative use of nature's refreshing..."

Shaun Berger

"Delicious! I wish I could afford to go here..."

Inemesit Williams

"Really good, so many Popsicles to choose..."

Liv

"Had the spicy chili mango and it was..."

Berta Blen

"Refreshing.......And they accept cards now..."

Lapenski NYC

"Best popsicle in San Diego! Vote for..."

Justin Hartley

"Love pops. Love viva..."

Christian Myung

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Freudian Slit

Monterey Salka

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Val Delane

Submarina

"I moved to Tierrasanta about a year ago and have heard amazing things about this shop. I finally made it in today and WOW have I been missing out!!..."

Kylie Ozols

"Great sandwich shop run by mom & daughter. Ingredients always..."

Harold Poyner

"I've been going to this place for years. I wish more places stayed as consistent and as this place has. EVERY TIME I GO HERE THE FOOD IS..."

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"Love this PLACE! I could smell it from across the parking lot. Friendly staff and great sandwhiches. THIS is you old fashion neughborhood..."

Raymond Hughes

"Awesome little mom and pop shop. Good sandwiches and fair..."

Heming Diep

"I've eaten here alone and with family and I love the way I'm treated like family. I stop in for take out too. Always treated kindly and special...."

Norma V Thomas

"This is a really great deli place. The 9 inch sandwich can feed 2 ppl. I ordered the tuna on wheat with the works. The food is all fresh. The..."

Anthony Villarreal

"The best sub's in all of San Diego! If your craving authentic Italian Sub's you can't go wrong here. Super friendly..."

Joseph Beardsley

"Great sandwiches and the mom and daughter are super friendly. A true neighborhood..."

Local Umbrella

"Very friendly staff, generous portions and worth the slightly higher price tag, attention to detail, delicious, will come back for sure. You can also..."

Rigo

"Submarina#2 is great! There is usually a bit of a wait, because everybody in the area knows the sandwiches/subs here are delicious. If you don't want..."

Elizabeth K

"Great fresh ingredients. Soft flavorful bread. Our absolute new go-to. My son loves it and talks on and on about it when we go. We call ahead for a..."

Brizeida Plancarte

"Long time local favorite. Great sandwiches and sides. Family owned for years. Great people Barb and Deena and..."

Ruben Tarango

"Their sandwiches are amazing just like them! We love this Submarina..."

Matthew Daum

"I'VE NEVER BEEN TO A BETTER SANDWICH / SUB / DELI RESTAURANT! Everyone who works there is very friendly and helpful, which I enjoy. Since 1979, the..."

Jack Morrow

"Our sub was delicious, meats were fresh, cheese was great. We chose to have it Italian style and it was great! The customer service was amazing as..."

LuzFelicia Noel

O.b. Fisher's

"We came here for breakfast and there was a line out of the door however the wait wasn’t too bad. I would definitely recommend making reservations..."

Nick Koines

"We arrived in a large group (9 adults, 6 children), we waited a bit and it was worth it. The foods were delicious, and the service was top notch! The..."

SL K

"Moroccan salad & matcha lemonade in a lovely outdoor setting. Food was great & served quickly. Dog friendly. Highly suggest making a reservation...."

Annie Smith

"Incredible spot with a true OB vibe. The food is exceptional quality with a range of hardy to fresh foods. The shrimp 🍤 sandwich is a must try..."

Dr.John Meisner

"Great place to treat yourself 🥰 The crust on the coffee cake was DIVINE. The staff said the owner isn’t shy about the recipe, and let me leave a..."

Kendall Terra

"San Diego has many great breakfast and brunch places, but the Little Lion Cafe is one of my favorites. The Belgian Waffles are the best I've ever had..."

Hiep Le

"A great neighborhood Cafe serving Breakfast and lunch only. The menu offers many choices; organic ingredients! The drinks offered are eclectic and..."

Ruth Jones

"What a sweet little place! It's packed inside but in the best Paris Cafe kind of way. They have a great selection of beverages with some choices that..."

Cheryl Page

"I had seen the Little Lion on previous visits to the area and there was always a line, so I made a note to get there eventually. Fantastic! Beautiful..."

Janne Kaje

"We were finally able to have brunch at Little Lion Cafe near Sunset Cliffs. We’ve tried without a reservation before, but there is always a long..."

Dustin Gunnells

"The Little Lion Cafe is an awesome foodie spot in OB. Super dog friendly, amazing service, and the food is simply..."

Marisa Pennington

"Delicious food and very friendly service. They were very busy and we had to wait for a bit but it was definitely worth it. Will be back when we are..."

Marina C

"We had the glow bowl and little lion burger, I highly recommend stopping..."

BAMS VIEW

"Would love to put 6 stars! The only negative reviews here are from people who wanted a “quick bite”... As the age-old saying goes, “you cannot..."

Dylan Graeff

"Good, fresh food, just would’ve liked a tiny bit more attention to detail for the high prices. The Benedict was delicious except for tiny serving..."

Cristina Cutts Dougherty

"I went here with family and had such a special meal. The staff let us sit at the bar while we waited for a coffee, which I definitely would recommend..."

Josh Clapper

"The food was delicious, however we had to wait a bit longer. We wanted just grab a late breakfast real quick and for that is not the best choice...."

Nikolett Peto

Qala Peruvian Seafood & Grill

Clairemont Coffee

"Best Açaí in town. If you've ever wondered how do Açaí bowls really taste like in Rio de Janeiro Brazil, this is as close as it gets. I must have..."

Bruna Krebs

"Solid acai bowl (Small size for $9 plus $1 extra for 1/2 Pitaya) with good quality standard fruit and standard toppings but nothing fancy or WOW like..."

AX C

"The staff are always friendly and witty. It can get very busy in here, but they manage the flow well and keep their good attitudes even during the..."

audra durkee

"I loooooove this coffee shop. All the staff are so sweet and patient. They really do such a good job of making you feel special and important...."

Nicholas Mayer

"Great coffee options. I don't think I've ever gotten something that I didn't like. Some of my favs: Hawaiian Creme Brulee (hot or iced) & Iced..."

Julia Rhodes (Julez)

"I usually go here for their Acai bowls however their coffee is a favorite of mine as well. Good for takeout or sitting down and working/meeting..."

Darcie Marquez

"Nice atmosphere! Great staff! Busy for a reason... They offer a small array of sweets, oats-in-a-cup, açaí bowls and ice cream, nothing truly..."

Lamar Coles

"Perfect local coffee shop. Great prices, good quality coffee and home baked pastries and breads. Technically in the same parking lot as a Starbucks...."

Kevin Geary

"I never write reviews, but Clairemont Coffee is so great, I had to! The biggest differentiator between this and other popular coffee shops is this..."

Jennifer

"I don't understand how people still go to "Starsucks"... This place is Awesome! Great service with great products and affordable..."

Adolfo Strake Filho

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

Fiji Yogurt

91/100 (250 ratings)

Dessert

Ice Cream

"Easy to walk to, great variety of flavors and dairy free options, plus they now have Stumptown and Caribbean Cold Brew and GT's kombucha on tap. Cold..."

Jared Gustafson

"Wonderful selection of flavors. Self serve! Plenty of samples and..."

Shaun Frederickson

"I am OBSESSED with their pomegranate raspberry sorbet! The manager is SUPER sweet and knows me by name now. Their rewards system and text offers are..."

Taylor Keck

"Bomb yogurt! Shoutout to Jacob who served us up some perfect yogurt bowls. Will return..."

Richard H

"I'm there pretty much every Friday or Saturday ...The server Dennis is so amazing and friendly. Actually, every member of the..."

NAGVA Registrar

"Awesome place for froyo! If you ever walk down University in Hillcrest, you probably know this place as "the store that always has a cool chalk..."

Ry Schueller

"Friendly service and good yogurt but a little pricey. There is lots of parking which is great for Hillcrest. There were a bunch of tiny flies and..."

Brenda

"Not many flavors but the toppings selection is great. Relatively..."

Henry Nieberg

"This place is actually deserving of 5 stars. I don't hand these out often! Here's why: walk in and check out the myriad of artwork on the wall...."

Anish Thakkar (Doc Thakkar)

"The best frozen yogurt my family and I have ever had...We all agree. We buy a quart almost every day. The flavor selection is excellent and a new..."

Meg Jorgensen

"Great selection, great service, and great price. I happened upon Fiji during my trip to San Diego and I was greeted warmly by the young lady behind..."

Matt S

"Friendly staff and a good selection makes makes this place a gem. Seating is limited. Flavors change on a regular basis. The selection of add-ins is..."

Chris Hoover

"Always consistently great quality and selection..Like the idea of being "Self-Service" that way you can take your time and create your "Perfect"..."

Kathy Landry

"Good flavors, excellent consistency on all my chosen Flav.. I got chocolate, taro tart, peanut butter, and blackberry. Toppings are fresher here, and..."

Ankit Sood

"Love this Fiji location. They have great hours and always have a good rotating selection so you don't get bored with your choices. The cashier is..."

Zane Mumford

"This Yogurt spot is my wife and my go to spot for yogurt. It's not only become a Sunday ritual but if we get a yogurt craving we know exactly where..."

Josh Viar

"Fiji Yogurt is my one stop shop for all things delicious and yummy! I treat myself with a visit to Fiji Yogurt once a week after working hard and..."

Janelle Thompson

"Great locally owned yogurt shop. Its pay by weight so watch out how full your cup is. Good toppings and ample seating to enjoy the..."

Michael Nelson

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

Lean And Green Cafe La Jolla

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow! Delicious, fresh and the owners definitely recommend the best. I ordered the tune wrap, and I can't think of anywhere else that competes in..."

David Drew

"Great healthy options, super clean store, wasn’t very busy and service was great and fast. Smoothie wasn’t as sweet as expected though so would..."

Ruta P.

"It was pretty good food. Healthy and natural. Detox salad was great. One person would have to be really hungry. It completely filled my wife and I...."

Andy Proctor

"So good !!!! If you want to try organic food, this is THE place to be. Smoothie, salad, it's impossible to be disappointed! I recommend hardly..."

Fanny

"Lean and Green is so good! If you haven't tried it, add it to you list of places to eat! I had a vegan salad with Italian dressing. They added extra..."

Robyn Ramsey

"DELICIOUS! I ordered Lean and Green for the afternoon of my wedding for the bridesmaids and moms while we got ready. Everyone was raving about the..."

Kati Driscoll

"I work in the village and usually have the Power Bowl with extra avocado at Lean and Green. I've never been disappointed: quantity is more than..."

Christelle Roux

"I had the Mediterranean wrap, It was really fresh tasting and it had basil mixed in with greens and grilled chicken. The wraps are pretty good size..."

Brandon Loures

"Tasty and healthy! This place is the hidden gem for healthy food in La Jolla area. I had an incredible lettuce wrap for lunch the other day. It..."

Dan Hurth

"I've been a loyal customer for years, by far the greatest juices and protein shakes in La Jolla. Organic high quality ingredients make a huge..."

Eric Adler

We Olive & Wine Bar

Accepts American Express

"Beautiful view of the Pacific, and delicious cheese platter. The fig chutney was delightful. Very friendly..."

Gwen Elling

"Great place to get a glass of wine with food. Awesome view of the..."

Bill Sotomayor

"I'm enjoying an avocado and tomato salad with the new basil extra virgin olive oil + the aged balsamic vinegar I bought while on vacation. Thanks for..."

Sheri Ann Johnson

"Great place and great service with an incredible view! The balsamic ans olive oils are amazing. Definitely a treat for your..."

Sely Chvz

"A consistent stop in La Jolla! Love the wine bar. Great option for a lovely view. Great service and wine..."

Brenda Wall

"Small and quaint grown up spot. I over looked a lot (restroom). Service was nice. Great view. Come early for a full experience. Ask for Tonya and or..."

Kevin Moreland

"Everything was perfect. Amazing customer service and amazing food. Beautiful..."

Pip Parra

"Great wine and view of the beach. But do order the chicken panini sandwich with fig preserves! Never had a grilled panini sandwich this good..."

Art Barnes

"Love this place! Sit on the balcony ocean view with a great blend of wines, service, food and selection are great, highly..."

Julia Perlingos

"Love this place, great wine tasting at sunset with artisan plates to compliment, really friendly staff who make you feel right at..."

Michelle Merry

"Very nice place absolutely you have to see The food is also delicious. You're not going to get dinner here but it's a great spot for a drink or..."

Serkan Otsuz

"We Olive is an interesting mix of wine and olive oil. Expect lots of solid wine choices and creative olive oil blends. My biggest gripe is that it's..."

Michael Barton

"Hands down the best meal I’ve had in years! Can’t beat the view and location. Josh is handsome..."

Sean Coughlin

"LOVE this place! Quiet with a nice view, excellent food and wine ❤️ my ex boyfriend and I used to frequent this restaurant/shop when he lived..."

Ginger Lou

"Perfect quaint spot with ocean view close to beach. Delicious olives and cheeseboard. They have a nice wine list. Perfect place for a mid-day..."

Lisa Record

"Small kinda hidden gem. Excellent wines and flatbread. Servers were over the top helpful with suggestions on what wines to get. I cant wait to go..."

shawn hansen

"A perfect place to stop for wine while in La Jolla! We were shopping and stepped inside to see this shop, noticed the wine bar in the back, and..."

Mallory Gunnels

"We spent the afternoon here enjoying the wine and views! The wine was excellent and the staff does a great job with recommendations! We got the bread..."

Candice Y

"The label of "gift shop" doesn't quite do this place service. There is a back deck you can sit at to drink wine and eat appetizers. They have a huge..."

Justin Neustadter

"Lovely atmosphere. Yummy wine and..."

jm boudreaux

"Darren Chaker at WeOlive, OlveOil, Wine Bar , La Jolla is a great getaway for locals and those who love an upscale wine bar overlooking the Pacific..."

Darren Chaker

"It is this little place with all the charm in the world, good beer and wine and without a doubt the best hummus in san..."

Luis Gutierrez Prieto

"We visit every time we are in SD :) Good wine offering and some..."

Justin Gubler

"Staff is very knowledgeable of olive oil and helped pair the different balsamic vinegars together. I had a great experience here and would have loved..."

Gigi

"It is such an amazing cute little shop. The food and wine was so good. I loved sampling the oils and vinegars in the front! Definitely going to be..."

Christina Kasinger

"We love this little place! Has great wines, as well as thousands of gift ideas. Nice selection of olive oils, beautiful olive wood bowls and cheese..."

Laurie Schultz

"Excellent service, view, and olive oil & wine products. The hour I spent here was the perfect way to kickoff my early afternoon day drinking. Nothing..."

Mackenzie Ellsberry

"This place was amazing. Saw the sunset with some really nice wine and a great charcuterie board. Staff was nice and the views were fantastic...."

Hawra A

"Tasted several different kinds of olive oil. I was there for a wine and cheese tasting event. The We wine bar provided the wine. It was an enjoyable..."

Patsy Gredvig

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

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Breakfast

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"A small unassuming shop that has the best glazed donuts and breakfast sandwiches. We arrived mid-morning so pretty quiet but I expect the line can..."

David Deckert

"Simple donut shop, they have good breakfast sandwiches and amazing donuts. Everything I've bought came with a free backup donut because whatever you..."

beerdough

"Best breakfast sandwiches in OB and donuts as well. The #2 Breakfast Sandwich is excellent - it’s bacon, ham, egg and cheese on bagel or croissant...."

Michael

"Just the way the used to make em when I was a kid growing up on the east coast! Delicious Great coffee too Friendly..."

R U

"So delicious!! This is an amazingly little breakfast sandwich nook. Bagels are so delicious. Sizes are perfect. Everything is fresh... but keep in..."

Charley Oxley

"Yummy!!! Delicious coconut donut. Staff is very..."

Hannah Driscoll

"Love coming here! I’ll pop in after I workout at CrossFit OB & the employees are very friendly + the donuts are always fresh! Highly recommend..."

Isabelle Cousineau

"When Santa brought the family a trip to San Diego, we asked our 6 year old what was a must for vacation. She said we had to get donuts. Looking for..."

mike rowe

"Craving donuts driving daughter to New job, we craved donuts. I found OB DONUTS, excellent ham & cheese croissant! Chocolate donut daughter..."

Sandra R.

"Didn't realize it was cash only, so I so I got a donut and a ham/cheese croissant that totaled to $7, I then realized it was cash only, and I only..."

Emily Freeman

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

Kazanori Poke And Wraps

"Wanted some spicy ramen to clear a head cold. Got spicy ramen and was good. Had corn which was good and I’d never had in ramen. Wasn’t very spicy..."

Brett Sanders

"A new Korean food spot in UTC. Their spicy pork bento is really..."

J Kim

"I was looking for a place to eat with my parents and I was craving something cool and savory. This places is awesome for a quick bite or just to..."

tanya ortiz

"I've been here three times this month and I'm in love. I usually pay about $14 for a large bowl, which includes 5 scoops of fish, and I have enough..."

Kaitlyn S

"I had a ramen. Chashu and menma tasted really good. Noddle was not cooked all the way and the broth tasted a little blend. The price is $8.59 and..."

Atsushi SD

"Update: Since my initial review, they’ve reverted their menu back to its previous glory. I have retuned as a consistent customer. I now highly..."

Brian Forristal

"Great ramen - particularly the chashu. It has a smoky flavor and really tender..."

muokkaukset

"Really fast and friendly service! Broth was a little bland and the egg unmarinated, but good for "fast food" ramen..."

Kelly Bell

"Delicious ramen at a great price, the ramen is perfect for the winter season! The spicy miso and light garlic were delicious!..."

Renee Michael

"Great size bowl for the price! That and the jasmine tea were super yummy! Super glad I picked this for lunch out of the other places UTC..."

Laura R

"Loved their black garlic ramen! Will definitely be..."

Oksana S

"Tasty poke! I like..."

Boris Mitioglov

"Its my favorite place for poke! Great..."

Izzy

"Great place for Poke and Sushi..."

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Nic Deremer

Yogurtland

Wheelchair Accessible

Cheap Eats

"I love this place! Service is nice and icecream is..."

Isela Diaz

""I'm so in love with you,I don't know what to do " best frozen yogurt ever. I really can't eat ice cream anymore so this is such a treat for me..."

Weka Brown

"I go to this place every three days. I compile enough yogurt into a large size bowl so it lasts for those three days. Although I am lactose..."

Edna obenschain

"Great place for frozen yogurt, I highly recommend..."

captshaf1

"Friendly staff. Free samples. Our family's favorite place for frozen yogurt. No need to limit yourself to one flavor or one topping. You load your..."

Jennifer Doyle

"One of my favorite frozen yogurts. They have delicious flavors and even keep up to date with seasonal flavors. Plus: friendly staff and clean..."

Alina Duran

"Yogurtland still has the best frozen yogurt. Perfect texture, richness and temperature. Not to mention, they always have fresh..."

Nekysa Savoji

"I wish they had more flavors, but everything is good. The employees are nice and if you love frozen yogurt you cannot go wrong..."

Monique E

"Yogurtland is my absolute favorite yogurt place in San Diego they have a wide variety of different flavors they let you sample without giving you the..."

Domina Christy

"This place had a good selection of flavors, and the cookie dough bits we're delicious. It was a little hot inside but my froyo craving was..."

Jasmine Alondra

"Cute little place. Great location if you are going to Ultra Star movie theater. I found their prices very reasonable! Take the Green Line trolley...."

LOVES SAN DIEGO Nana Pat

"Self-service (no touchy!) 😛 Sooo many flavors, so many fruit toppings. I once t-boned a parked car on my way out, trying to rescue my froyo from..."

Kathy Lee (Kathy Lee-eee!)

"Great flavors of frozen yogurt and loads of different toppings, lacks customer service and hot fudge. Outstanding place will be..."

Dark Tonic

"Thank, Vladimir. This young man knows how to be of service. Kind, pleasant, and friendly. This young man goes above and beyond. I’ve been to this..."

Jose Esparza

"Great experience even in a COVID-19 world. Great selection of toppings and the yogurt flavors were on..."

Joshua Hartung

"Great frozen yogurt. Reasonable prices. Awesome variety of toppings. My daughter loved..."

Dustin Schuett

Cali Street Tacos

91/100 (56 ratings)

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Mexican

"The tortillas here were amazing! Super fresh tacos and really friendly staff! The fish taco and the veggie taco was delicious! I don’t know why you..."

Haley Lesser

"Family owner and run. This place is legit. Amazing tacos and their habanero sauce is..."

Angel Rodriguez

"Cool place and better tacos than ever! I would say best tacos in Birdrock, but I think they are the best tacos in California! Me and the girlfriend..."

Joseph Phillip

"I went for the first time to Cali Street Tacos since I was staying in the motel just a few blocks away. I went in and saw that they had a small menu..."

AA Alvarado

"I've had the 3 rolled tacos, al pastor and carne asada tacos, and French fries. Everything was delicious and fresh tasting, not greasy at all, and..."

Ryan Buono

"Best tacos in San Diego! The homemade corn tortillas rock! You have to try the Cheso if you love cheese..."

Loren Naffziger

"Really good tacos. Make sure to get the ones made with fresh handmade..."

Peter DeMaria

"Great carne asada fries. Add some hot sauce, lime and pico and its perfect. Like the help yourself condiment..."

WH

"Try the Cheso taco, it's the best! And the tacos with the handmade corn tortillas,..."

Richard Alvarado

"Great quality tacos & just the right..."

darae adriano

"Great little place, good simple Mexican food at very reasonable..."

Douglas Parker

"First time here and the prices and all the food i got was amazing, definitely coming here..."

Gage Figuera

"Keto tacos and more really good..."

Barry Danser

"Great Carnitas, simple menu, reasonably priced. Hope it..."

Dylan Hickson Long

"Awesome place right in Bird Rock. Love the patio and the foods..."

Pat Cronin

"Bringing truly genuine Mexican Steet Tacos to La..."

Ruben Garcia

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..."

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