amazing dinner!! had the aquachilie, squash blossom, street corn, short rib, yellowtail and snapper. split it all - was great. service was awesome and food was delish. can't wait to go back!
AmyC
I recently visited an amazing restaurant that I highly recommend. The service was absolutely awesome, with attentive and friendly staff who went above and beyond to make our dining experience memorable. The managers were also great, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and providing excellent customer service. Now let's talk about the food. The restaurant had a great selection of dishes, but what stood out to me were the oysters, Caesar salad, yellowfin tuna, and corn. The oysters were incredibly fresh and flavorful, while the Caesar salad was perfectly balanced with crisp lettuce, creamy dressing, and a hint of garlic. The yellowfin tuna was cooked to perfection, with a tender and meaty texture that melted in my mouth. And the corn was a delightful surprise, sweet and juicy. Overall, I had a fantastic dining experience at this restaurant. The combination of awesome service, great managers, and delicious food made it a memorable visit. I can't wait to go back and try more of their offerings.
JenL
Aldea La Jolla is a beautiful and sophisticated dining experience! It lived up to all the hype and definitely will be back! The Aquachili appetizer is a must have and I would also recommend the Filet with a side of papa bravas, it was so delicious!
SabrinaP
Aldea is a beautiful venue. I loved everything from the classy bar, to the velvet booths, to the glassware. I am looking forward to the next few months when the outside dining patio, fire pit and warm evenings allow the guests to experience another ambience within the same space. The food was amazing in presentation and taste. We brought our teen age boys who devoured everything and agreed that the food was exceptional. The staff was super friendly and very professional. We look forward to frequenting this new neighborhood restaurant. Welcome to La Jolla, Aldea!
We had a wonderful time! Dining on Alden's 2nd night we were impress with how polished the Staff and service flow was. The food was fantastic - fresh, seasonal, beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. The restaurant ambiance was warm, relaxed and comfortable. Thrilled La Jolla has this new addition and look forward to returning to try more the menu.
BeckyS
Need the opening weekend kinks worked out. Drinks can out very slow and very small. I think I had three sips of my margarita because it was pack with so much ice. Food was okay..... my chicken seemed underdone but I was assured it wasn't . Heads up to no kids menu!
The restaurant closed at the end of Dec. Not sure why we were able to make a reservation in Jan. Was disappointing since we were celebrating a birthday and had to make other plans.
restaurant is shut down, do not make plans to go here. they need to take this page down. disappointing to have a reservation with confirmations and all for the place to be shut down.
DonnaL
We both had the lobster and steak charon. Very good, slightly over cooked, but still very tasty. The server was lovely and the music was great. Unfortunately, they were very short staffed so I'm sure it would be even better on a good night.
ManintheHat22
Food wasn't great for what we paid. They were out of a few options in the menu. The waiter we had did everything he could to take care of us though. My steak was on the burnt side and my wife's fish was bland.
Our meal was a hit and miss. It was a hit for two of us and a miss for the other two. The hits were the crab cakes, steak and lobster meal and the center cut filet. The misses were the burger (the complaint was too many onions) and the rib eye (too tough per the person who ordered it). The GM offered a replacement for those orders. The steaks were not sizzling but warm. The seasonings were done right. There was no bread with the meal. Personally, I would have preferred a few slices of hot buttered bread to French fries (which were done very well by the way). The restaurant was only about 1/3 full which depressed the mood. Servers were attentive and friendly. We did not get dessert but will try at a later date.
We had a wonderful evening here! The general manager went out of his way to get our party of 8 accommodated, and every single staff member we encountered was kind, helpful and attentive! Our server, Stephanie, in particular was AMAZING! She made out night extra special from beginning to end!!! ?
Kerrona Petersen
Our last night in San Diego on fam vacation…Josue (supervisor/manager) greeted and seated my family with the most friendly smile. Also patiently stopped my 2 yr old from escaping out the back door.Tim (our waiter) also had the nicest smile, he was so personable, and has the best conversation. He was so patient with my kids. My oldest is kind of a picky eater, and asked if Alfredo sauce was available for the kids spaghetti. Tim stated it wasn’t, but also said if the chef is willing, being as it was not super busy, he would ask, and sure enough the chef was agreeable. Tim also ran for any need my kiddos requested, and brought me his best recommendation off the wine menu that best suited my wine preference. I drank the whole bottle… didn’t need to bring it home. Thanks Tim!!!Tom (the chef) so kindly personally made my daughters now most favorite Alfredo pasta ever. We requested to chat with him personally for taking the time to do this small request for us as it wasn’t on the menu.Long story short.. they are the best. Family friendly. Great food. Great service. Take all my money. So well worth it. Thanks guys for a memorable experience. My kid will speak forever about the time this restaurant personalized her pasta, and is now her most favorite Alfredo she’s ever tasted. Thanks Tom, the MVP chef!!!Thanks so much again for the experience on our last night in town.Kerrona & Abe Acosta
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was great except the food. The food was not what I expected. It's a beautiful location, great environment, great cocktails, amazing staff, but the food could be better in taste/quality.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience. The host successfully accommodated our party of 9 outdoors. Our server, Ashley, was delightful and pleasant. The manager would come by to check on us. Our food was delicious, and the drinks were refreshing. We had such a great time that we didn't even get a chance to take pictures of our food and drinks.
amazing dinner!! had the aquachilie, squash blossom, street corn, short rib, yellowtail and snapper. split it all - was great. service was awesome and food was delish. can't wait to go back!
I recently visited an amazing restaurant that I highly recommend. The service was absolutely awesome, with attentive and friendly staff who went above and beyond to make our dining experience memorable. The managers were also great, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and providing excellent customer service. Now let's talk about the food. The restaurant had a great selection of dishes, but what stood out to me were the oysters, Caesar salad, yellowfin tuna, and corn. The oysters were incredibly fresh and flavorful, while the Caesar salad was perfectly balanced with crisp lettuce, creamy dressing, and a hint of garlic. The yellowfin tuna was cooked to perfection, with a tender and meaty texture that melted in my mouth. And the corn was a delightful surprise, sweet and juicy. Overall, I had a fantastic dining experience at this restaurant. The combination of awesome service, great managers, and delicious food made it a memorable visit. I can't wait to go back and try more of their offerings.
Aldea La Jolla is a beautiful and sophisticated dining experience! It lived up to all the hype and definitely will be back! The Aquachili appetizer is a must have and I would also recommend the Filet with a side of papa bravas, it was so delicious!
Aldea is a beautiful venue. I loved everything from the classy bar, to the velvet booths, to the glassware. I am looking forward to the next few months when the outside dining patio, fire pit and warm evenings allow the guests to experience another ambience within the same space. The food was amazing in presentation and taste. We brought our teen age boys who devoured everything and agreed that the food was exceptional. The staff was super friendly and very professional. We look forward to frequenting this new neighborhood restaurant. Welcome to La Jolla, Aldea!
We had a wonderful time! Dining on Alden's 2nd night we were impress with how polished the Staff and service flow was. The food was fantastic - fresh, seasonal, beautiful to look at and delicious to eat. The restaurant ambiance was warm, relaxed and comfortable. Thrilled La Jolla has this new addition and look forward to returning to try more the menu.
Need the opening weekend kinks worked out. Drinks can out very slow and very small. I think I had three sips of my margarita because it was pack with so much ice. Food was okay..... my chicken seemed underdone but I was assured it wasn't . Heads up to no kids menu!
The restaurant closed at the end of Dec. Not sure why we were able to make a reservation in Jan. Was disappointing since we were celebrating a birthday and had to make other plans.
restaurant is shut down, do not make plans to go here. they need to take this page down. disappointing to have a reservation with confirmations and all for the place to be shut down.
We both had the lobster and steak charon. Very good, slightly over cooked, but still very tasty. The server was lovely and the music was great. Unfortunately, they were very short staffed so I'm sure it would be even better on a good night.
Food wasn't great for what we paid. They were out of a few options in the menu. The waiter we had did everything he could to take care of us though. My steak was on the burnt side and my wife's fish was bland.
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Our meal was a hit and miss. It was a hit for two of us and a miss for the other two. The hits were the crab cakes, steak and lobster meal and the center cut filet. The misses were the burger (the complaint was too many onions) and the rib eye (too tough per the person who ordered it). The GM offered a replacement for those orders. The steaks were not sizzling but warm. The seasonings were done right. There was no bread with the meal. Personally, I would have preferred a few slices of hot buttered bread to French fries (which were done very well by the way). The restaurant was only about 1/3 full which depressed the mood. Servers were attentive and friendly. We did not get dessert but will try at a later date.
We had a wonderful evening here! The general manager went out of his way to get our party of 8 accommodated, and every single staff member we encountered was kind, helpful and attentive! Our server, Stephanie, in particular was AMAZING! She made out night extra special from beginning to end!!! ?
Our last night in San Diego on fam vacation…Josue (supervisor/manager) greeted and seated my family with the most friendly smile. Also patiently stopped my 2 yr old from escaping out the back door.Tim (our waiter) also had the nicest smile, he was so personable, and has the best conversation. He was so patient with my kids. My oldest is kind of a picky eater, and asked if Alfredo sauce was available for the kids spaghetti. Tim stated it wasn’t, but also said if the chef is willing, being as it was not super busy, he would ask, and sure enough the chef was agreeable. Tim also ran for any need my kiddos requested, and brought me his best recommendation off the wine menu that best suited my wine preference. I drank the whole bottle… didn’t need to bring it home. Thanks Tim!!!Tom (the chef) so kindly personally made my daughters now most favorite Alfredo pasta ever. We requested to chat with him personally for taking the time to do this small request for us as it wasn’t on the menu.Long story short.. they are the best. Family friendly. Great food. Great service. Take all my money. So well worth it. Thanks guys for a memorable experience. My kid will speak forever about the time this restaurant personalized her pasta, and is now her most favorite Alfredo she’s ever tasted. Thanks Tom, the MVP chef!!!Thanks so much again for the experience on our last night in town.Kerrona & Abe Acosta
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was great except the food. The food was not what I expected. It's a beautiful location, great environment, great cocktails, amazing staff, but the food could be better in taste/quality.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience. The host successfully accommodated our party of 9 outdoors. Our server, Ashley, was delightful and pleasant. The manager would come by to check on us. Our food was delicious, and the drinks were refreshing. We had such a great time that we didn't even get a chance to take pictures of our food and drinks.