the kitchen @mcasd

An enchanting location and impeccable menu and service. I can hardly wait to return. Many thanks for a lovely afternoon!

I was surprised at how good the food was here, being that it was a museum restaurant!

Recommend the Avocado Bowl and the Roasted Veggie Sandwich along with the Prospect smoothie!

Food: 5

Food and service was great. Make sure to get a reservation. The view was amazing. Parking is limited but it is expected in La Jolla.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lamb Burger Like Kafta

I had high hopes for this place when we booked it for brunch. The ambiance is marvelous. It has a nice view of the ocean and the La Jolla coast. The hostess was friendly and welcoming. The food was not to die for but relatively good.
What disappointed me was the “phony” customer service from our server. She wasn’t rude but there was this weird passive aggressive behavior. She gave my daughter the wrong drink. When we pointed it out, she agreed to replace it. Again, she wasn’t rude… but she was just robotic and indifferent about it. She answers a seemingly scripted “of course” to every question or request you make but never delivers. We asked for more water, for our receipt…. “Of course” was the answer but we never got them.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 1

I attended the monthly themed dinner. The food was unique and very well prepared. The service was slow and descriptions of the dishes were not exactly enthusiastic however staff was friendly and accommodating when they were able. The atmosphere of the restaurant is relaxing and beautiful.

Parking: Timed street parking depending on the time you go. Parking could be very limited depending on day and time. I was there on a Thursday night and had no trouble finding parking.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a WC ramp on the north side of the building to access the restaurant. Restaurant is very spacious with plenty space for wheelchairs.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

What a lovely location great service grade price

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

All of the five courses were absolutely delicious. Each one was very different using different ingredients. The service was impeccable and the wine pairing made it a wonderful dining experience. I have already signed up for the next one in November. 

We were five for dinner. Everyone enjoyed their choices. The sea bass was delicious. Filet mignon was cooked perfectly. Nice wine selections were available and desserts were another highlight.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The views

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is very delicious, the corn fritters are amazing, the burrata looked beautiful was ok, but the burrata tasted more like ricotta. The chicken amazingly good also the filet those potatoes are very crispy and flavorful. The reason I did not give it a 5 is because if they notice that people are asking for blankets or putting on jackets they should consider closing the glass doors or putting up more heaters. I understand that for the sunset but they are glass doors, which you can see through them. They food was cold minutes after it was set on the table because we had a cold breeze.

First time at The Kitchen to celebrate 2 birthdays. We loved this restaurant...could not be a more beautiful setting and the food was all delicious. One had shaksuka and the other the grilled veggie sandwich. Both were excellent in every way--layers of flavor and generous portions. Other than being really fresh, no idea what they do to French fries to make them SO tasty! Our complimentary birthday desserts were the chocolate budino--oh mama, now that's a beautiful set of creamy chocolate flavors!! So nice to have a free dessert at birthday time--just puts the frosting on the very special place that The Kitchen seems to be. We WILL definitely be back!

This was our first time at The Kitchen and we had a delicious meal. I enjoyed the roasted chicken and the vegetarian eggplant received high marks from my dining companion. The sleek contemporary decor overlooking the ocean was peaceful and elegant and the service was attentive. I loved it!

After 2 weeks dining around La Jolla this was, IMO, the restaurant winner ... and we had multiple “winner meals” at several great restaurants. But The Kitchen at MCASD was just good food done well (and right). In fact, the menu doesn't do justice to the amazing flavors & preparation of the food you're presented with. Everyone at the table loved the location and ambiance. The wait staff was pleasant & helpful. It was just everything you wanted in restaurant. I can't wait to return next year. And while I hope they don't change anything on the Lebanese 7-Spice chicken dish -one of the best chicken dishes I've ever eaten- I might have to try the lamb burger. It's the kind of dish you might think is “simple.” But I can tell you - I'll remember it for years to come.

We were celebrating my friend's birthday. The ocean view from our table was magnificent! Today was our server's FIRST DAY, so I should be understanding of her lack of knowledge about menu, etc. The service was VERY SLOW. We had to ask for salt and pepper, fresh ground pepper, extra lemon for water and fish, bread and butter. We had salads nicoise, which were OK, but nothing special. The chocolate dessert was amazing! The best part of the meal. The other diners were quiet, and a small adorable dog in a crate was at the next table. The background recorded “music” was annoying. I'm willing to give this place another try.

Incredible food, service & atmosphere! THE place to be to watch the sunset and enjoy an amazing meal!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5