New American Restaurants in La Jolla, CA

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Every time we come to La Jolla Shores we dine here. Reasonable prices for delicious food and plenty of it. Large menu to choose from. We sat on the patio, which is plenty warm with all the space heaters. Excellent service. They don't rush you. Prepare for free street parking as you might be a few blocks away.  menu to choose from.“

“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.“

“The atmosphere was great. The food was amazing. Everything we ordered was great. We had the Caesar “Twinkie” salad, which the croutons are to die for. Not your regular croutons. We had the pork chop. Never knew pork chop could be so tender and juicy. Then we were pleasantly surprised by “the hamburger” for dessert. Looks like a hamburger, but definitely not a hamburger- the ice cream and the warm caramel cake hit the spot.“

“Beautiful hotel, excellent service“

“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.“

“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!“

“Great way to watch a movie.
Recline back, order snacks, food, drinks from server and enjoy the film.
Theaters are clean. Although they can use a bit of deodorizing.
Food at Zentral restaurant is yummy with a lovely cocktail and wine selection.“

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

“Although we live a short two miles from here, it was our first time. We we celebrating a birthday and had an early reservation. The food was amazing. The two entrée s were both good. The sea bass and the filet. The service was mostly good, although I felt they could have checked more often. It seemed like both servers were in the back of the house more often than taking care of guests. We will definitely come back on the strength of the cuisine!“