New American Restaurants in La Jolla, CA

“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.“

“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.“

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

“We love this bar, been dining here for over 22 years. We've seen it change from the original twice in that time, the latest recently opening so we checked it out today. We ate lunch here and the positives were it was excellent food, good drinks and great service.

It was also our own private restaurant, we were the only diners which surprised us at first. But, once we saw the both very limited and very off-the beaten-track menu choices we understood this is now a place you come when you either want Happy Hour or have a very specific craving.

The menu is oddly specific for a tourist area, none of the very usual comfort food items on this menu here; (not kid friendly in my opinion either) as an FYI). But, to be clear, our lunches were delicious!

Also, in the County of over 1120 micro-breweries, they literally only offer 1 beer on tap and no bottles. One beer! They also only offer one desert. so you either want the one or you do what we did, walk down the street and eat desert somewhere else ?.

But, we do love this hotel and it's restaurants, we've been dining, drinking and staying here for over 22 years (as locals) and still encourage you to check it out.“

“The Cottage never disappoints. Manager Jason is a terrific ambassador. Staff are always polite and professional and the food is top shelf.“

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

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

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

“Every thing was very tasty , the home made pasta was delicious .. good service - authentic Italian choices. A couple of food issues could be addressed; the chicken substituted for the veal piccata was very dry and tough . The bread served before dinner was also dry and cold , not warm and crunchy. It was not the usual crusty warm Italian bread we are used to in good Italian restaurants , and they didn't not serve it with olive oil , salt / pepper, we had to request it . Also the olive oil would be good if it was seasoned with garlic or if a dry seasoning was offered to season it . A very easy option . We had to ask for the salt and pepper for the bland olive oil. Small things can make a big difference !“

“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.“

“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.“

“Beautiful hotel, excellent service“

“We had breakfast at the restaurant. The prices seemed high for the offering and quality: About $30 for the meal with coffee or juice. Pancakes were unavailable unless you spent $35 for a gourmet version. Oatmeal was watery. Avocado toast didn't use fresh avocadoes but a premade guacamole. The tomato jam was tasty.

Dietary restrictions: Make this known upfront.

Wheelchair accessibility: Restaurant can be reached by drop-off at the front desk area and then taking the sidewalk to the right.“

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

“Attractive large restaurant with good food, good service, and nice ambiance. We had the Chicken Caesar salad, the ahi tacos starter (3 tacos), and the sliders (3 sliders) for a quick meal. They were all delicious. We also had the chocolate lava cake, which was big enough to split. Yum! It wasn't crowded and so the noise level was low. We were able to hear each other talk. Restaurant also has parking, which is a plus in La Jolla.“

“Enjoyed another dinner date! Warm welcome & excellent service. Food was great. We seldom dine at the same restaurant 2 consecutive days, but we're certainly delighted! Consistency is key to a successful business. Highly recommended.“