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1. Puesto La Jolla
4.6
Exceptional(2377)
$$$$
• Mexican • La Jolla
Booked 53 times today
Mexico City born. California raised. Puesto brings the vibrant soul of CDMX through a Southern California lens-bold, modern Mexican with an edge. Seasonal menus, creative takes, and the best ingredients in the hands of better chefs. Every tortilla starts with organic blue corn, made in-house like it's been since 1200 BC. Puesto is family-founded by the Adler and Lombrozo brothers, first-gen Mexican Americans raised on tamales and tradition. It's a love letter to the flavors they grew up with, reimagined with Mexico City energy and SoCal spirit. Made by food people. For food people.
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2. La Jollita
4.8
Exceptional(189)
$$$$
• Seafood • La Jolla
Booked 46 times today
Mexican Coastal SeafoodTacos, Tostadas & ZarandeadosGreat bar and cocktails
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3. Marisi
4.6
Exceptional(1715)
$$$$
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 110 times today
Discovering Italy by way of La Jolla, Marisi focuses on Italian hearth cooking with an emphasis on handmade pastas, fine wine and classic cocktails. The menu celebrates the rich diversity of cuisine from across Italy, fashioned in a time-honored tradition of handmade all day, every day. A dream that lives between the Italian and La Jolla coasts, suspended between tides instead of time — a mood more than a plot. A visit that feels a lot like coming home, if home was a warm, charming villa off the Amalfi coast. Marisi is a taste of something you want to remember. We hope you love it. Live Music from 11AM-2PM every Sunday.
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4. Mediterranean Room - La Valencia Hotel
4.5
Awesome(1889)
$$$$
• American • La Jolla
Booked 18 times today
La Valencia Hotel's premier ocean view dining destination, the Mediterranean Room, is a nod to the property's transportive Mediterranean-inspired look and feel. Formerly The Med, the reimagined space celebrates an all new menu inspired by the California coast and seasonally-driven, locally-sourced ingredients. Dine in the reimagined ocean view dining room, the transformed patio under the palms or the ocean view terrace. Enjoy your favorites daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and enjoy brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Reservations highly encouraged. Ocean View Terrace seating IS NOT GUARANTEED and will be given to GUESTS PRESENT for their reservation based on what is AVAILABLE AT THE TIME. Bring your four-legged friend to enjoy our dog menu available on our dog-friendly patio.
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5. Roppongi Restaurant and Lounge
4.3
Awesome(202)
$$$$
• Asian • La Jolla
Booked 10 times today
Roppongi Restaurant & Lounge returns to the heart of La Jolla with its iconic take on modern Asian cuisine. A beloved local favorite reimagined, Roppongi blends inventive flavors, fresh seafood, and artful sushi with an elevated, chic dining atmosphere. Whether you’re joining us for a vibrant night out, a refined dining experience, or cocktails in the lounge, Roppongi is once again La Jolla’s destination for exceptional cuisine and memorable moments. Enjoy happy hour daily, on our patio and at the bar, from 3pm-5pm with tapas and drink specials. Full dinner menu is available starting at 5pm.
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6. Queenstown Village
4.6
Exceptional(436)
$$$$
• New Zealand • La Jolla
Booked 14 times today
La Jolla's new hot spot has arrived!! NZ eats opens its newest Queenstown location in La Jolla village. With a beautiful design and decor the vibe is what everyone is raving about. Serving brunch and dinner every day with a mix of New Zealand fare and American comfort food. Full bar offerings with on trend craft cocktails, local beers on draft. and the first retail wine list for a restaurant in La Jolla. Come in and discover your new favorite restaurant!
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7. Brockton Villa
4.6
Exceptional(2942)
$$$$
• Californian • La Jolla
Booked 17 times today
Great Food * Epic SunsetsBrockton Villa is a beautiful historic home converted into a restaurant located directly across from the ocean. Our seaside location offers a spectacular view of the world-famous La Jolla Cove, and has become a favorite "show off" spot for locals and visitors alike. We are known for our breakfasts, including our famous Coast Toast. Our chef creates many other wonderful dishes seasonally for lunch and our dinner service.Our house is the perfect place for you to host your next party. Whether it be a wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, baptism, bridal shower, baby shower, or any special occasion.Brockton Villa loves families! Please don't forget to include your little ones in your reservation count!
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8. ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar
3.8
Excellent(721)
$$$$
• Californian • La Jolla
Booked 3 times today
Comfort fare meets California cool. ZENTRL brings together classic American favorites and fresh West Coast flavor in a vibrant, open-air setting. Designed with a relaxed spirit and a sophisticated edge, it’s where elevated drinks, effortless hospitality, and great food come together.Our menu balances indulgence and freshness — from handcrafted burgers and wood-fired flatbreads to signature Chicken Schnitzel and Baja-style tacos, alongside crisp salads and hearty California bowls. There’s something for every craving, whether you're joining us before a film or settling in for the evening.The bar is a destination of its own, featuring top-shelf spirits, a strong draft lineup, an extensive wine list, and thoughtfully crafted cocktails. With a 149-inch video wall, communal tables, an open layout, and inviting patios, ZENTRL is built for gathering — to share a meal, enjoy the game, listen to music, and connect.Come for the food.Stay for the drinks.Experience ZENTRL.
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9. Bernini's Bistro & Bar
4.8
Exceptional(767)
$$$$
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 15 times today
Bernini’s Bistro & Bar has been the local's favorite in La Jolla for the past 24 years. We offer a wide variety of entrees at very affordable prices that will please all guests. Try one of our homemade organic pasta, wood-fired pizza, or seafood dishes. We offer Happy Hour 5 days a week Sunday-Thursday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. For reservations of parties larger than 12 please contact Reyhan at (858) 337-5227.
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10. Paradisaea
4.8
Exceptional(899)
$$$$
• Californian • La Jolla
Booked 28 times today
A celebration of food, cocktails, art, and warm hospitality. Housed in the historic Piano Building, in the heart of the vibrant community of Bird Rock, Paradisaea is a destination restaurant and bar, that San Diegans frequent for crave-able, accessible fare, executed at the highest level. MICHELIN Guide 2023, 2024, and 2025

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