30 Best American Restaurants in La Jolla

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Great food, wonderful service!“

“good service and good food“

“Great view, service and breakfast!“

“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!“

“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..“

“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.“

“I will eat here for 7 weeks as I am in a summer camp pando is highly recommended, the food even if sometimes they are a little bland, you can not get bored of eating here, they have a lot of food there, the drinks are very good, they have natural drinks and soft drinks of all kinds, coffee and tea also should be clarified. is a place where I will not get tired of eating.

Note:
(If you are a foreigner it is highly recommended that you bring with you some Pepto Bismol pills because the food is prepared with a lot of seasoning and falls quite heavy especially the first few days, you can also lighten it by eating fruit before each meal and with glasses of water, but I still recommend bringing them in case of discomfort).

Vegetarian options: have a wide variety of fresh vegetarian dishes of all kinds, as well as a variety of fruits and beverages.

Wheelchair accessibility: The building and all the facilities are adapted to accommodate and serve people in wheelchairs.“

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

“Nice and friendly staff. Great food!“

“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!“

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

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

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

“Located on UCSD Campus. Quick and delicious. I enjoyed the Italian Panini with Calibrian Garlic Aoili. Excited to taste the other options. Thalia offered friendly and helpful information. Order by phone, online or in person. 5 Star Food, Service and Atmosphere. Cheers!“

“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.“

“Beautiful hotel, excellent service“

“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.“

“Altogether extraordinary movie theater with very helpful, professional and knowledgeable staff. 10/10 on comfort and customer service that made the movie going experience that much better. Top marks to Lex, who specifically helped answer our questions and get everything sorted out for us.“