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4.6
Exceptional(4519)
$$$$
• Mexican • La Jolla
Booked 156 times today
Amazing service outstanding, highly recommended High quality food
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4.6
Exceptional(921)
$$$$
• American • San Diego
Booked 180 times today
Great food, great service and fantastic ambience.
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4.5
Awesome(945)
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• Steakhouse • University City/Golden Triangle
Booked 34 times today
The best Rack of Lamb in the west! I come just for that dish every couple of weeks. Yum!
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4.7
Exceptional(1956)
$$$$
• American • Del Mar
Booked 77 times today
As always, an excellent experience. Fabulous food, ambiance, amazing service!!! Our server, Ashley, was very attentive. Highly recommend.
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4.7
Exceptional(1172)
$$$$
• Mexican • Del Mar
Booked 60 times today
The food was excellent, and the service was impeccable.
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4.7
Exceptional(1373)
$$$$
• American • Sorrento Mesa
Booked 23 times today
Always a positive, delicious experience at Gravity Heights! Service is warm. People remember us and treat us so kindly. Food and beer are bomb. Place is casual, contemporary, and very comfortable indoor/outdoor experience perfect for families. Thank you for the excellent service and experience!
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4.5
Awesome(1893)
$$$$
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 93 times today
Excellent staff, excellent food, excellent service
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4.6
Exceptional(2812)
$$$$
• American • La Jolla
Booked 32 times today
Incredible food, excellent customer service and a beautiful setting. It was perfect!
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4.7
Exceptional(7511)
$$$$
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 105 times today
Incredible food and experience we had. Pichanche steak was amazing
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4.7
Exceptional(11535)
$$$$
• American • Del Mar
Booked 98 times today
We ended up sitting at the bar. Everything was great!

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  • Mike
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    I just had apps but three of them and they were so delicious especially the Bone Marrow
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    Barbusa$$$$• Italian• Little Italy
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    4.6
  • HeatherGold
    San Diego •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This was our second time dining at Books & Records. The first time was on a busier week night and with the close tables and live music it had a liveliness to it but not super conducive for quiet conversation. This time we visited on a Sunday evening and it was quiet and we had great table conversation. Both times our food was excellent (we love the brussel sprouts and the chicken bao buns). This time we also got the tuna crudo and it was delicious. Service is attentive and our server was kind.
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    Books + Records$$$$• American• Banker's Hill
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    4.6
  • KathleenGold
    San Diego •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 29, 2026
    We had a great meal as usual. Hayden was our server, he was very attentive, and personable. We will definitely be back.
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    Herb & Sea$$$$• Seafood• Encinitas
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    4.6
  • Jose
    San Diego •29 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 29, 2026
    The food and drinks were delicious i would definitely come back!
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    El Agave$$$$• Mexican• Old Town
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    4.4
  • Stratton
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 7, 2026
    Great atmosphere and friendly service. More local place but we enjoyed it very much
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    Miss B's Coconut Club$$$$• Caribbean• Mission Beach
    •
    4.5
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