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Rating
 
California12/20
 
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
9700 N. Torrey Pines Rd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-550-1000
  
 Elegant dining and seasonal California fare in a tranquil resort setting. Read GAYOT's Adobe El Restaurante Review

 
 
Mexican10/20
 
1251 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-2232
  
 Americanized Mexican food and good margaritas in a festive setting in downtown La Jolla. Read GAYOT's Alfonso's of La Jolla Restaurant Review

 
 
California15/20
 
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
11480 N. Torrey Pines Rd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-777-6635
  
 Dining at A.R. Valentien transports us back to a more genteel time. Read GAYOT's A.R. Valentien Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
French/
Contemporary
13/20
 
2171 Avenida de la Playa
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-7373
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 Barbarella's cozy ambience and hearty portions of Italian- and French-inspired foods make it a terrific beach bistro destination. Read GAYOT's Barbarella Restaurant Review

 
 
Modern American14/20
 
5662 La Jolla Blvd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-459-0474
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 Casual, high-energy setting with good food, live entertainment and a fun bar scene. Read GAYOT's Beaumont's Restaurant Review

 
 
Pan-Asian/
Sushi
13/20
 
The Aventine Center
8960 University Centre Lane
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-450-3355
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 UTC’s hot-spot for social sushi and Pan-Asian specialties. Read GAYOT's Cafe Japengo Restaurant Review

 
 
Fondue12/20
 
909 Prospect St., Ste. 190
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-551-4509
  
 Kitschy name but romantic, fun setting for a first date or 50th. Read GAYOT's Forever Fondue Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
Seafood/
American
15/20
 
1250 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-4244
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 Chef Trey Foshee continues to impress with his ingredient-driven California cuisine in a seaside setting. Read GAYOT's George's California Modern Restaurant Review

 
 
California13/20
 
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
11480 N. Torrey Pines Rd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-453-4420
  
 Casual California fare overlooking the putting greens at The Lodge at Torrey Pines. Read GAYOT's The Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
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La Jolla Playhouse
2910 La Jolla Village Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-638-7778
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 This restaurant at the La Jolla Playhouse takes a contemporary look at Asian traditions and flavors. Read GAYOT's Jai by Wolfgang Puck Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican11/20
 
1037 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-7655
  
 An ideal place for after work drinks, birthday parties or anytime you want to unwind with Mexican classics and plenty of margaritas. Read GAYOT's Jose's Courtroom Restaurant Review

 
 
Spanish/
Tapas/
Small Plates
12/20
 
La Valencia Hotel
1132 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-0771
  
 Comfortable lounge with small bites, specialty cocktails and live music at the seaside La Valencia Hotel. Read GAYOT's La Sala Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Steakhouse
13/20
 
Empress Hotel
7766 Fay Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-459-0700
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 This old-school spot serves up authentic Italian and nice steaks. Read GAYOT's Manhattan Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Contemporary/
Seafood
15/20
 
La Jolla Shores Hotel
2000 Spindrift Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-459-7222
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 Wall-to-wall beachfront view, farm-fresh locally grown ingredients, and chef Bernard Guillas’s sophisticated, adventurous cuisine in La Jolla. Read GAYOT's The Marine Room Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
Mexican
13/20
 
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
9700 N. Torrey Pines Rd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-550-1000
  
 Enjoy creative Cal Mex cuisine on the cozy patio with a roaring fire year round. Read GAYOT's Mustangs & Burros Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Sushi/
Molecular
15/20
 
Grande Colonial Hotel
910 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-964-5400
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 Adjacent to the Grande Colonial Hotel in La Jolla, this elegant restaurant showcases the season's finest ingredients. Read GAYOT's Nine-Ten Restaurant Review

 
 
California14/20
 
1250 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-4244
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 Savor Trey Foshee's California coastal cuisine in one of San Diego's most striking settings. Read GAYOT's Ocean Terrace Restaurant Review

 
 
Asian/
Fusion/
Sushi
13/20
 
875 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-551-5252
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 Seafood-dominated fusion and tapas menu with authentic California-style sushi in La Jolla. Read GAYOT's Roppongi Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
American/
Seafood
No Rating
 
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8110 Camino del Oro
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-456-0600
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 Beachside dining that spotlights treasures from the sea in La Jolla. Read GAYOT's The Shores Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Continental
14/20
 
La Valencia Hotel
1132 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-0771
  
 Sophisticated French-Continental food in San Diego’s most romantic setting. Read GAYOT's The Sky Room Restaurant Review

 
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