29 Best American Restaurants in La Jolla

“Very fun and lively atmosphere! The design is very well done. The food was great, I personally loved the oysters as they were served differently than I have experienced. The jalapeño Caesar salad was also amazing! Had a kick! Main dishes I enjoyed were the burger, and the chicken, very good and flavorful. Very fun and different cocktails to choose from along with fun zero proof options which is great if you do not drink alcohol. Service was spectacular, very kind, professional and knowledgeable about the menu. We will be coming back!“

“We attended the 20th annual Celebrate the Craft. It was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed the event. The waitstaff at the bar was friendly and provided excellent service.“

“What happens when fine dining meets meal prep ? Urban plates you nailed it. Who knew best steak ive had could be prepared fast and efficiently delivered to my door. Wow 🤩 5 stars . RFK approved.“

“Awesome food, great drinks and service! Nicole is awesome!“

“Best Breakfast in LaJolla! Awesome Staff and EVERYTHING on the menu is 🔥! Don’t waist you time anywhere else!“

“Darin was great! Thank you, our dinner was delicious“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Candor in La Jolla, and it's safe to say that I found a hidden gem. Chef Giuseppe's culinary skills are truly impressive. The arancini were crispy and packed with flavor, while the short ribs were incredibly tender and delicious. The fisherman stew was a delightful medley of fresh seafood, and even the burger exceeded my expectations. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff added to the overall relaxed and enjoyable experience. If you're looking for a memorable dining experience in La Jolla, Candor is definitely worth a visit.“

“The atmosphere and view, food and drinks are unbeatable. Staff is friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Cody’s is a fantastic establishment that I visit every time I am in La Jolla!“

“We were celebrating my fiancés birthday and our server Molly was delightful. All of her recommendations were spot on. We don’t drink and she suggested the best tasting mocktails. The entrees and dessert were absolutely delicious. The view over looking the cove was romantic. Overall Molly made this an unforgettable experience and we will definitely be coming back.“

“good service and good food“

“I’m really grateful the melt is open so late because where else can you get a quality burger at 1 in the morning? Now that I graduated UCSD, I’m seriously gonna miss my beloved late night snickerdoodle milkshakes as well as being greeted by the melt’s friendly staff! Claire really stood out to me as someone who was consistently cheerful and helpful. I also really love that they’ve been showing the World Cup! I highly recommend stopping by for a bite to eat as it’s never failed to be yummy and a good vibe!“

“Chef Felix and family put together an excellent meal. Every. Single. Day.I've been going here for 4+ years and am still going back. Everytime Chef curates, weekly, a menu and will even still make you almost anything you can cook on a skillet. From flatbreads, to home made soups, and a Cubano I would fight you for, they make a bit of everything.¡Provecho!“

“Our server, Eve, was phenomenal! We dined there tonight with a party of 10 which included 4 kids. Eve was on top of everything! The food was yummy and came out fast. I highly recommend Nautilus based on variety of food options, yummy drinks and excellent service!“

“Great food, wonderful service!“

“We used Expedia to book and for some reason the site kept giving us an error and when it finally let us book, it had changed the date from the 15/16 to 25.. it was non refundable. The incredible staff at the Sheraton handled it, got us our room and we just got an email informing us that we would be getting a refund for the 25. My suggestion is to call the hotel and book your rooms through them. Beautiful property, room and beds super comfy for a reasonable price.. the staff are very nice and helpful. Pool was warm and the hot tub was excellent after long day of walking..“

“Great view, service and breakfast!“

“poor service. food came not as ordered. took a long time to get food. had to flag down another waiter to get attention. party melt over cooked. 1 1/2 hour waist of time. both doors left open so we were swatting flying away from food“

“This restaurant never disappoints us! Always amazing food and service! Love love coming here.“

“This little hidden gem of a restaurant was the perfect place for a Sunday brunch. Upscale yet casual, the ambiance was great! We shared some pastries and patatas bravas which were perfectly prepared and very filling. The best part was the top-quality service - thank you, Karina!“

“Enjoyed it totally! 2 nd time and will go back again. Love the food and the menu“

“Nice and friendly staff. Great food!“

“Good food and music. Friendly ambiance. Very enjoyable experience!“

“Great hotel, very clean, views are beautiful & staff is amazing..... like Andrew at front desk, Rima from the restaurant & Nick from the bar. I am just not used to how "pet" friendly Cali is. As a fur mama of a Pit Bull I was still a little shocked by a husky, big lab, and a pit mix all came int and walked up to the hostess stand or bar.“

“Wonderful view of the beach and ocean and great mud pie!“

“Food is delicious! The views are spectacular! And service is always top-notch!“

“One of my best experience in UCSD is Croutons. Very high quality food, combo with their fruit-salad. They use amazing mixture of fruits, berries and great dressings. It is a little pricy, but definitely I recommend this place for on-campus foods.“

“People complain about the food here a lot yet most of their customers appear to be repeat customers. I honestly think it's just as good as other dining halls on campus such as Cafe V or Pines if you compare the food they all commonly serve, and World's Fair seems to be very popular. I personally think their food is mostly worth the price.“

“Beautiful hotel, excellent service“

“Still a fine experience as chairs are comfy and screen/sound was solid. I hadn’t been back to this location in the last couple years until now for Spider-Man. While it was nice, the bathrooms could really use some TLC and the location just felt a bit rundown overall.

The popcorn we ordered was barely warm. The Icee was somehow not very icey?? Lava cake my bf ordered was also luke warm.

Would still go back but definitely doesn’t feel as premium as it used to. I hope they can tighten things up a bit and get back to that premium service I remember!“