17 Best Seafood Restaurants in La Jolla

“As usual, great service and good food! Only thing tho, they don't acknowledge the OpenTable rewards, I was given $16 to use towards the restaurant but they said they don't accept it. So it's a bummer but overall, good experience and fantastic view!“

“Of the best lobster roll outside. Lobster West in La Jolla serves up a buttery, packed-to-the-brim roll that's pure happiness. It's my go-to spot in San Diego for a seafood fix. Every bite is perfection, and the staff is super friendly. You can't beat it“

“Pesce freschissimo servito al momento, servizio veloce e amichevole, bella atmosfera, vini e acqua italiani. Ho ordinato un’insalata con gamberi e granchio, quando ho iniziato a mangiare ho visto che c’era della cipolla e la stavo togliendo, il proprietario accorgendosene è venuto da me per farmelo rifare. Un’attenzione fuori dal comune. ♥️“

“Been here multiple times now! Service is always great and the waitress in the lounge recognizes you and remembers people! Highly recommend and will be back next time I’m in town!“

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

“Absolutely amazing cuisine! Exceptional customer service! I would come again!“

“If you try this place— you will forget all others. This place is the bomb . Com!
My gf is a harsh critic too, and she kept saying “wow” “ this is so good” and I was thinking the same thing! Great amount of food. This is our second time here and I wanted to try something new, so I got the Super Delsushi Roll, that was a home run, slam dunk. We also got the Pink lady and spicy tuna roll, also delicious and great sizes.
Also the hosts was very friendly and light spirited, she made these with love and you could definitely tell! Definitely coming back as she said more things will be added to the menu and the eating area will get an upgrade. Can’t wait to be back!“

“This place is SO GOOD. I kept insisting we needed to go to La Jolla Village for our final night of dining before leaving on a flight back to NYC. My husband found this spot and am I so glad we decided to just pop over and head to the village later. This food was outstanding. We ended up ordering every ceviche available on the menu. The fish taco was one of the freshest / crispiest we’ve ever had. My husband loved his soft shell crab taco. It was a Tuesday night, so quieter save for another family and a couple of locals. Things that were said over dinner: “if we lived here, I would come here every week and sit at the counter and just order from the raw menu.” “Omg. That might be the best fish taco I’ve ever had.” My 7 year old (sometimes picky) housed 2 fish tacos (we just made sure to say no sour cream).

Basically, don’t sleep on this place. If you’re local to La Jolla, I’m jealous that you can go here whenever you want.“

“Amazing food. Casual atmosphere. Great service to go along with the great food“

“You are well cared for at Manhattan of La Jolla. Nancy and staff treat you as if you are family they are happy to see again. Piano bar volume is just right and pleasantly entertaining. Baked ziti was out of this world. Penne pommodoro was a little watered down (probably too much pasta water before saucing) otherwise it would have been 5 stars. We will definitely be back again.“

“I certainly can't speak to to authenticity, but the food was delicious. I would say probably some of the best I've had in all of California, which is probably saying a lot as I've traveled throughout for work.

This location is a cute little place with about eight booths. A very cozy ambiance. And the service was excellent!“

“So delicious! My coworkers and I have started to go here whenever we meet up for lunch. The prices are very good given the location, and the atmosphere and service are pleasant. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“This is a Mexican taco restaurant originating from California, famous for its fish tacos. It offers great value for money and quick service. There is a small condiment station where you can choose your own sauces and side dishes. The location of this restaurant is excellent, with beautiful scenery. Sitting outdoors, you can see the temple. The lobster and beef flavors are also highly recommended—they taste amazing.“

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

“My bride and I just spent 4 nights at the hotel. It was very nice. The restaurant, to us, is the crown jewel. We had a superb dinner. The seafood was fabulous, our server (Steven) was a delight and of course the sunset! We had breakfast on our last morning and it was very good! We came here years ago when it was Elarios and we were not disappointed this time either! We will return!“

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