Marketplace Grille

1030 Torrey Pines Rd c, La Jolla
(858) 456-9576

Recent Reviews

Karen H.

Been coming here for years and it is consistently good. EVERY SINGLE TIME! All the people who work there are friendly and very nice. I've also catered a few parties and they always do a great job.

Joshua C.

Had the wahoo bowl. Herb rice and tabbouleh were good. Exciting that they grill over charcoal. Sadly the fish was really dry.

Robyn S.

I somehow forgot to take a pic before I ate so I will do my best to describe the delectable meal I ate at Marketplace today. I got the salmon crispy bowl with herbed rice. This included an edible bowl made out of crispy lavash bread that was layered with herb rice, lettuce, shirazi salad, babaganoush (garlicky eggplant dip) and salmon. First of all, the salmon was cooked to perfection. So tender and flavorful. The babaganoush was delish, not to mention the herbed rice. It's fragrant long grain basmati rice cooked with a variety of fresh green herbs. The portions are super generous and the service is five star--especially for a place that has no tables inside! It's almost a self serve type of restaurant but the staff is super friendly and accommodating. We dined on the outdoor patio (the only place you can sit). There were plenty of tables with umbrellas which were great to shade the sun. Note you have to ask for a key if you need to use the restroom. Also, there are limited parking spaces so wear comfy shoes as you might have to walk a few blocks. Finally, there's a great liquor store in the same strip where you can get lotto tickets :)

Monica B.

In a tiny shopping center, parking might be a challenge other times but it's raining so we found a spot easily. IT'S WORTH IT, check it out! We got a chicken plate and sirloin plate to share with the kids and I wish I had gotten my own plate since I wanted more ;) plates come with rice, salad and a very yummy dressing. We might go back again on this trip!

Rob H.

Oh no, no dinner plans and wife got busy. Our go to spot for quick easy great tasting healthy food. Super hungry get the plate, skewer of fish/ or meat with a salad and rice. No so hungry go with a wrap. Love the Wahoo or Salmon. Good humus too. Nice outside casual dining too or easy to take home.

Garrett Amos

The food was fresh and presented well, however, I was genuinely impressed by the lack of flavor in the lamb bowl. Samosas tasted okay, but again needed a bit more flavor. Some more spices need to be incorporated before I come back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

Ethan Levy

Salmon had absolutely no flavor, and had high hopes because it was Nowruz. Samosas were also not flavorful, but mint chutney was good. Nice people but unflavored.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

Jacob Guerrero

Best place to go for a quick lunch or dinner with amazing flavor. Highly recommend their kabob plate.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Margo DiBartelo

The food here is so delicious! It’s my absolute favorite!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Bowl, Hummus

Momo B.

So disappointed. As you walk up, the aroma from outside immediately have your mouth watering. Inside, basic counter service, and a very basic menu that really doesn't describe everything, but you could see a gentleman cooking the fantastic, smelling meat over hot coals-off to a great start! We ordered the soup of the day, a chicken vegetable, an order of baba ganoush, a small Greek salad, and a lamb wrap. The soup was decent and tasted homemade. The baba ganoush tasted over lemony and not very smoky. Greek salad was dressed well, but missing a couple key ingredients (to me, in a greek salad, like cucumbers). The lamb wrap was blah. Not very much meat, didn't taste like lamb (or even a lamb/beef mix), nor did it have any wood fired taste. Service was friendly and its open patio seating so there were LOTS of dogs. Not against dogs, i just dont like eating w animals, and that being the only option for seating.

Joshua D.

Great service, and food portions. This restaurant is perfect for an evening date night or a lunch with friends. Easy to find and recommend you try the Turkish coffee if you like strong coffee this is an absolute must! This location seems to stay really busy and for good reason.

Iryna Kysil

We had a catering from this place for our small home party, and the food was FANTASTIC. Meat skewers are so tender that melt in your moth. And I don't recall myself eating rice (!) and potato(!) with such an excitement. Not a single complaint, everything is perfect. Also, placing an order was a great experience itself. Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Angela D.

First time trying their food and their salmon bowl was absolutely flavorful. My friend recommended it and I'm glad I went with it. The hummus and pita was delicious but I can see myself ordering this salmon bowl again if ever I'm around the area. Service was great, Jackie assisted me with my order. The weather was pleasant so sitting outside was just perfect since I also had my dog with me and Jackie was very kind enough to give a bowl of water to my dog too.

Ehsan Bazr

I never come here again, i ordered chicken bowl, lot af rice and salad but very little and tiny chicken, was not enough even for the kid, wasted my money and time, i'm so sorry for this restaurent owner , you have to respect to the

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Chicken Bowl

Max C.

delicious food I prefer the sirloin, the herb rice is delicious, as well as the hummus and babaganoush. Salmon is also bomb. Extremely juicy so good

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