Review could have been a 3, but this placed saved us on a Friday night. We stayed at the hotel and we went out during rush hour and could not find parking or short wait list anywhere else. Ended up giving the hotel restaurant a chance despite the 3.5 rating. Was very pleased with our experience! Our food was pretty good Salmon was an amazing recommendation The braised short rib was a little disappointing. Flavor did not penetrate the meat so it felt bland. The wine sauce was very subtle. But the mash potatoes were good. The Ahi Tuna tostadas definitely had really good flavor! The cheesecake was good paired with a cup of Americano. The price did feel on the high side for the portion size and quality, but I think we're really just paying for the convenience. Wasn't very busy, service was attentive. We sat outdoor and the heat lamps were working effectively. Outdoor seating options are pretty casual and comfortable. read more

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Drift totally surprised me, in the best way. Came in not really knowing what to expect from the menu, but it turned out to be a genuinely great experience from start to finish. The staff was super friendly, welcoming and impressively quick. We ordered the Pretzel Sticks, Tuna Tostadas, and the Arepa, and every single dish delivered. I'm not exaggerating when I say the flavors were outstanding - everything tasted fresh, well-balanced, and really well curated for a hotel restaurant. This is the kind of place you don't expect to be good but it surprises you in the best way possible. Would come back here in a heartbeat. read more

Unfortunately had very poor service at the pool bar. I ordered a cheese quesadilla which was not melted. read more

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The only thing good about this restaurant is that it's conveniently located in the hotel. That's where the pros end. The one table that was available was in the back corner which was not an issue except the chair AND the table were both wobbly. That made it interesting to try to eat. The service was very slow. Like unnecessarily slow. It took forever for my food to come out and once it did they brought it to the wrong table. Then it took about 30 minutes for my one scoop of Gelato to come out. I had to ask about it twice. While I was waiting for the Gelato they tried to drop off someone else's food to me. I had the korean wings and truffle fries. The fries were great because how could you possibly mess those up. The wings were covered in so much sauce and after the first wing I found why. The wings were overcooked and hard to eat. I don't recommended eating here unless it's you only option. read more

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I was in La Jolla recently for a work meeting, and stayed at the Hyatt Regency. As I had a few hours to kill before meeting up with colleagues, I decided to enjoy lunch in DRIFT eat + drink while watching one of the NFL playoff games. I went right up to the bar where I found that the servers/bartenders were ready and prepared to answer my many questions about food dishes and drinks. First, I ordered the La Jolla Burger (grass-fed beef patty, bacon, and jack cheese on a Hawaiian bun). I left off the avocado. It came with regular French fries. The burger and the fries together were delicious! I would certainly order them again. To drink, I ordered a Drift Signature Cocktail. I chose the Passiontini (Kettle One Vodka, passion fruit liquor and puree, pineapple juice, served with a champagne floater). I was told a few minutes later that they were out of passion fruit puree. I instead ordered a strawberry margarita. Originally, I was brought a smaller glass which was quite strong, so they placed it into a taller glass with more juice added, and that was perfect! I really enjoyed it though I am now curious what the Passiontini would have tasted like. You can make a reservation on Open Table or their website (https://www.driftlajolla.com). I had no issue going right up to the bar as I headed there shortly after they opened for lunch at 12 noon. They are opened Monday through Thursday from noon until 11 PM, Friday and Saturday from noon to midnight, and Sunday from 10 AM until 11 PM (with brunch menu until noon). They have menus for lunch, dinner, bar, Sunday brunch, and Valentine's Day. Customers can self-park in the Hyatt Regency La Jolla parking garage to receive up to 3 hours of validated parking. I also was intrigued about events in the space including the upcoming Baja California Wine Event on February 6. They are inviting anyone to sign up online for a complimentary tasting event featuring Michelin-starred Chef Roberto of Valle in Oceanside pouring his signature wines, alongside other unique selections from Baja California. Light fare will be served as guests discover the vibrant flavors of Mexican wines now on Drift's menu. If you're in La Jolla, especially if you are staying at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, I strongly recommend checking out DRIFT eat + drink. read more

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Hmmm. Mixed feelings. Great potential. This is the main restaurant in the Hyatt Regency and a convenient stop after a long day. So - first - the server Serg and his team were pleasant, attentive and consistent in delivering a solid dining experience. The setting is nice - with both indoor and patio options. I chose the patio for both visits and was pleased with the seating, the soft music and the overall vibe. The food on my first visit was disappointing. I had the New York Strip Steak with potatoes and asparagus. The vegetables were fine, but the steak was a terrible, gristle-laden cut of meat. I ended up leaving most behind and calling it a day. The food on my second visit was much better. I chose the Chile-Lime Salmon which had a pleasant avocado-mango and passion fruit relish to bring the flavor home. It's served with a quinoa-rice mix which was nicely balanced. I wish my first visit had been this pleasant. I did have a berry sorbet to finish the second meal and found it pleasantly intriguing. The consistency was almost crumbly (think ice) with very berry-forward flavoring. I enjoy sorbet and found this one a perfect complement to my meal. read more

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Great restaurant located in the Hyatt. The food is tasty and the drinks are fresh and handcrafted. I had truffle fries which were delta d the LaJolla margarita. Service was a bit slow but friendly. The ambiance was relaxed and quiet to start but ramped up as it neared 8 pm on a Saturday. I recommend this place for a small bite to eat especially if you are staying in the hotel. read more

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I cannot see a person visiting DRIFT if you are not staying at the Hyatt. It doesn't have a draw. If you are staying at the hotel and would like a quick drink or prefer to stay close for dinner, it is just an OK choice. I will be honest, however: even if I stay here again, I would not visit DRIFT for a meal. First, I must say that the service is very good. The team is attentive, helpful and kind. I was surprised at the level of service. But it did not make up for the food. I am going to endorse the mango margarita, and the martini is OK. But the food. Oh my. The burger is so uninteresting, and the salmon was flavored with entirely too much citrus that it nearly ruined the dish. The risotto was a bit dense and seemingly undercooked. The empanadas were an exciting addition to the menu, and the exterior was perfectly cooked. But the interior seemingly had only potato -- any other flavor or taste of cheese as advertised was lacking. I will say, however, that the fries were spectacular. Very good. The ambiance is just OK. You are seated in the parking lot, with a green barrier between you and the guests who are coming and going. So the patio doesn't lend itself to too much romance. The inside can be busy and bustling, with TVs set to sports. Again, the front of house team is wonderful here. But the food and overall ambience are not worth the time or the cost. read more

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*I am basing my score SOLELY on meeting friends for drinks at the bar Clean, modern, sorta classy place for a drink with friends Had a meeting at the business office next door and we all decided to pop in here for a few drinks before heading home. The bartenders were friendly and helpful No one ordered food, everyone seemed pleased with their beverages Good choices of beer and liquor The beer cooler could be a little colder, it wasn't quite the crisp cold taste that a draught beer should be Various comfortable seating for parties of any size Thanks for reading my review! read more

This restaurant was so alluring. The space is so beautiful and the ambiance is amazing. They had live music, which was pretty cool. Even though it was too cold for the patio, it looked like such a great spot for when it's warmer out. The service was a little underwhelming, and a bit slow at times. We were the only table in the restaurant, but it seemed to pick up when we were leaving. The food was almost inedible, which was sooo disappointing. We started with the Hummus, which lacked any sort of seasoning. My biggest issue was that it was topped with regular black olives, instead of traditional green or even kalamata olives. It just seemed weird. We also ordered some extra pita, which was $5. The $5 is fine for an additional side, I just have a pet peeve when servers don't mention an additional charge. I got the Chorizo Flatbread for my entree, and the dough was similar to cardboard. The tomato sauce wasn't warm and the cheese had oregano piled on top. Not great. My mom got the Brown Butter Cavatelli Pasta, and it was alright. Not anything crazy. A good portion though. I think if we stay at the Hyatt again, we'll have to try some off campus restaurants! The 3 stars reflect the amazing interior design, and ambiance. I also do love that it's open late. read more

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The only good thing about this place is the convenience of having a restaurant in the hotel. The place was empty and waited 10 minutes before someone asked us what we wanted. Probably a sign to leave which we did. I mean wouldn't you want the guest of the hotel to eat at the restaurant, not push them away because the employee is annoyed someone wanted to eat there? Better service and restaurant down the street at the plaza. I wouldn't eat here and seems over priced for what it is. read more

The seating is pick your own (nice) and we choose outdoor by the fire pit. It was perfect for a nice snack with my wife. The ambience is classy and nice and I am glad I can have a romantic evening with my wife. I ordered the shrimp tacos with were good, but the start of the show was the ahi tuna tostada and wow were they good and I am not really a fan of tuna at all. What an explosion of great flavor. The waitress was great and recommended the ahi. The service was fast, friendly, and efficient. Would love to come back and try other dishes along with getting the ahi tuna tostada for my self. read more

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This place is inside the Hyatt off the lobby. Got there at 5:15pm for happy hour. Website stated it was 3-6 but found out when arrived it was 2-5. They did offer to honor when we explained front desk and website has different hours though. Lots of seats at the bar and service was good. We just had a dirty martini... no blue cheese olives and my friend had a vodka soda. We tried the pretzels with cheese dip which came as 3 long soft pretzel loafs with both a cheese and mustard dip. Very good. My martini was fabulous too. It was a good place to talk and catch up. Not much atmosphere or liveliness though. My martini was 5 star, service good but not exceptional - they were attentive but something was missing. It's good for a hotel location but I probably won't be back. Hint: Park on the side street to avoid parking costs too. read more

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We thought this place was a rooftop bar and got a little disappointed because it was on the first floor, but ended up actually loving it! Ambiance was amazing - They had a fire pit and vertical fire lamps and overall really nice lighting. Comfortable seating and just a nice vibe to it. We wanted to stay past midnight so they told us we could go downstairs to the courtyard without drinks after midnight. That place was really lovely as well. We ended up having a nice evening chatting with good conversation and staying up to 2:00 a.m.! Drinks were also really nice. Friends got some old fashioned, dirty martini, couple of beers, and the strawberry and coconut cocktail. read more

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At night, sit outside by the firepit. Fun and chill vibes. Order the Loaded hummus - a unique way to eat healthy and hummus but you're going to run out of Pita quickly - and they'll charge you an extra $5 for Pita (but I promise you it's worth it on vacation lol). They offer a delicious strawberry lime mojito - so refreshing. Service was attentive and friendly. Prices are not great, but food is good. read more

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Three nights of many drinks, pretzels and GREAT service from Angelica. Comfortable welcoming location. Awesome staff. Easy access. Inside/outside option. read more

We spent the night here at Hyatt Regency La jolla. We actually went over to Salt and Lime at 830p.m. to grab a bite to eat before checking in. They were closed! I discovered that many of the bars and restaurants in LA Jolla close at 9p.m. on a Friday night! After checking into the hotel, I was pretty hungry. We happened to find Drift on our way to the hotel elevator. It is a trendy bar vibe. I like their outdoor seating. They have 2 fire pit tables. The menu was surprisingly good and the prices were reasonable got a hotel bar. I got the Ahi tuna tostada, which was an explosion of flavors. I wished there was more of it. It was good. The waitress was great. She said it was her favorite, and if I didn't like it, I could return it. She said she's never had anyone return it. She's right. It was good. My hubby got the shrimp taco, another one of the waitress's recommendations. It was good, but I felt like it was small, too small with not enough filling. I also got the athletic IPA non alcoholic beer. It is made a company in San Diego. I enjoyed it. read more

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Everything about our meal at Drift was impressive. Although it is located in the Hyatt La Jolla, it is clear that they have spend considerable resources focusing on serving delicious food with fresh ingredients, providing outstanding service, and creating a really lively and fresh decor. There are many seating options, my favorite of which was the outdoor patio dining area. It has fire pits, cozy seating, festive lighting and is very inviting. If you are just planning on grabbing a drink, there's a great bar area, and bar service was exceptional. They have two new seasoned chefs, and it shows. Every dish was plated beautifully, and tasted incredible. There were some absolute standard dishes on the menu like the shrimp empanadas - absolutely, positively, you must get them. Steak was cooked perfectly, the desserts were 10/10, beef short ribs and ahi tostadas - overall the meal was well priced and extremely delicious. Service is everything, and I would say shout out should go to everyone that works there as they are warm and friendly and helpful. read more

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Stayed at the Hyatt the restaurant is located in, and the restaurant staff could take a couple lessons on customer service from the housekeeping/maintenance/event staff of the hotel (the event staff puts on WONDERFUL parties!) The restaurant has incorrect hours displayed on their website, the hotels website, Yelp and open table. I was told after making a reservation for later at night I was told via an open table message last call for food was 9:45. (This was 2 weekends ago and you can still make reservations on open table for up to 11:30pm for Sundays, their website and Hyatt's say closing is 11pm on Sundays). The staff was very rude and snarky within earshot of us, never came to check on the food (which thankfully tasted okay but I was VERY nervous about eating based on the attitudes of the staff). So if you have a later flight or an emergency don't count on them being open for the advertised hours. Which for a hotel restaurant is VERY weird. (I bartended for Marriott for years, myself and the kitchen were NEVER cut early because that's not the nature of a hotel restaurants business) Probably wouldn't stay at this property again. read more

Whether you want to grab a seat at the bar, cozy up on a couch or be seated at a table, you can't go wrong! We recently dined as a family at DRIFT during our stay at Hyatt Regency La Jolla and had the opportunity to try a wide range of dishes - all were excellent! Our favorite was the tuna tostada appetizer! And the kids raved about the cheese pizza! The cocktails were delicious, the service was remarkable and it had a great casual, but elevated vibe! A great spot for happy hour or dinner - adults only or with the kids! The ambiance on the outdoor patio was lovely too! Plenty of heaters if you're dining in the Winter! read more

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The shrimp tacos were an absolute delight - truly awesome and highly recommended! The waitstaff's helpful service and the great atmosphere added to the overall experience. Seating outside, surrounded by fire lamps on the patio, created a perfect setting to enjoy the cool night air. Staying at the Hyatt was more enjoyable with Drift here. I came back three times during my stay just for the tacos! read more

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Had dinner here during an event and was excited for a Hyatt restaurant experience. Unfortunately, it left a very bitter taste in our mouths. This is not a very intimate restaurant, you're seated right at the tables and chair with others. It's great for groups or if you're a social butterfly but we were just wanting a more private dinner. The waiting staff were nice but it took over 30+ minutes for our food to come out. My husband had to ask for our waitress to check on our food and to at least have the appetizer (Truffle fries). The table in front of us came in 20 mins after and had received their food already so we were confused as to why the appetizer it self took so long. By the time our server brought our food out, the fries were stale which meant, it was already ready for quite some time. The entrees themselves were good but for a $100+ tab, the service was just so disappointing. Our server did acknowledge the wait we went through and brought our dessert on the house but the overall experience was not pleasing. They continued to offer special menus for the event but we were sure we did not want to return. read more

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I should have known better to get food at our hotel. While our rooms and the entire hotel were beautiful, their lunch area was lacking. We ordered the chicken sandwiches and pita platter. Unfortunately the chicken sandwiches and the fried were cold. The pita platter was good but the ratio of hummus to pita was off. We asked for more pita and the server said it was funny we asked because they always get that request! If they always get that request, shouldn't they adjust? We also got drinks but also thought they were just okay. It was extremely pricey too and if I had a choice I would have eaten elsewhere. read more

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Came here with a large group and the staff was great. We sat outside, and the atmosphere was pleasant, with hanging lights and some extremely warm heaters. I ordered the tortilla soup which had a very nice spice. The La Jolla Caesar salad was good, but nothing overly special. Overall a good spot if you need to find a place that will accommodate a larger group. read more

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Service was great. I liked the hummus a lot. The flatbread was good. We ate here while waiting for our car to charge in the garage.

Omg super awesome place with delicious foods and a great variety of foods as well. I got the poke bowl and the poke was surprisingly pretty soft. They could've added more sauce on but I'm not complaining at all! They also added in seaweed, edamame, and cucumber - it was very refreshing and also filling at the same time. I sat at the bar and the bartender was super nice, friendly, looked like he actually enjoyed working there, and made great convo. Even gave me recommendations on other good food places to check out nearby read more

Came here with my dad for dinner twice. I got a chicken ceasar salad with a virgin watermelon margarita and he had a cheeseburger. My salad was amazing, the chicken was marinated perfectly and i was given the perfect amount of dressing, which had a great flavor. My margarita delicious, super refreshing and tasted like a lemonade (since i asked for no alcohol). My dad said his burger was delicious as well. Staff was friendly and our server was very attentive and made sure we were satisfied. Reason for four stars: Lots of screaming children and yelling sports fans, but food and service made up for it. read more

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Hipper than your average hotel restaurant. Visited a friend staying here, and we decided to stay in to avoid UTC and mall traffic at rush hour. Service: excellent and very friendly. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were very nice. Craft cocktails: On point! I was very pleasantly surprised with my South Side. A very delicious gin cocktail, served up, reddish because of the angoustura bitters. Looked like a cosmo, but much less sweet and a whole lot more well-balanced. An excellent cocktail. Chicken flatbread: decent, and on happy hour special 3-6 Superfood salad with salmon: This was not that exciting. The salad was bland and the "sustainable" salmon tasted bland too. Dessert: chocolate mousse free with Yelp check-in and an entrée: bonus! Very tasty (brownie brittle was yum). Definitely worth eating at if you're staying in the hotel, and a perfectly good place for meeting someone in UTC for a drink and/or food if you don't want to brave the mall, and want easy parking ($12 valet for an hour, or free self-parking with validation). read more

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In the context of hotel lobby restaurants, the food is pretty good, but really only then. This hotel is so nearby UTC, it's better to just go out and experience some of La Jolla. Servers and bartenders are nice enough, the menu is just pretty standard. Can get a little loud depending on any corporate events going on. read more

Awesome experience - great service from Jorge. Even though he was wearing a mask, I could tell he was greeting me with a smile and was always pleasant to talk with when I had a question. We had brief but lovely interactions. This night in particular they had a singer named Andy who sang and played acoustic guitar. Not to loud, not to fast and crazy music. It was perfect ambience for if you were there to catch up with friends or just sit and enjoy the music with a cocktail. read more

Great place for happy hour, which you can have anywhere in the restaurant until 7pm. Conveniently located in the Hyatt's lobby. You get 3 hours validation when you dine at Drift in the self parking garage. Super convenient. Happy hour prices are reasonable. We didn't drink, and concentrated on food items. My friend and I decided to split the shroomy flatbread for $12 on happy hour, and the Drift nachos for $10 on happy hour. Both were great for sharing and we even had leftovers between the 2 of us. The flatbread had a bit too much blue cheese for me, although the mounds of mushroom was really tasty. The nachos always finds comfort in my stomach and was very filling. Service was good, although we had to ask a couple times for drink refills. We came on a Monday and it was fairly busy. There are indoor, outdoor patio, and bar seating available so there are options for groups or individuals to dine alone. The only caveat of this place is that it does get loud. We felt we had to raise our voices just to have a conversation and it was hard to hear what we were saying to one another. There are TVs available playing sports, so a great place to grab a bite or drink alone or with a group. read more

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Was attending a conference there over the weekend and my friends and I popped in for lunch. The menu is very limited but still a nice environment. The service was pretty slow and the waiter kept trying to explain that the kitchen had to prepare each individual meal separately because we ordered separately, which made no sense. Anyway, the food finally arrived. I ordered a vegetarian wrap that managed to be both extremely spicy and tasteless all at the same time. I could barely eat half of it and when the waiter asked me how it was, he just said "oh, no one's ever said that before." No apology or comp. Never going back. read more

I stayed overnight at the Hyatt Regency for a family wedding a couple weeks ago and ended up at Drift at 10:30 for a little late-night snack with my husband, my brothers, and their girlfriends. The place was pretty empty on a Saturday night--I guess it doesn't have a super active bar scene despite being the hotel's main bar--but I found it calm and pleasant rather than depressing or dead. I think it helped that the decor was attractive, hip and modern. Service was solid, too. We sat at a high table and were able to order from a server, who attended to our needs. Everyone else was drinking, and they seemed to enjoy what they ordered--I think Drift has beer and wine as well as a decent selection of cocktails. I just ate with them, digging into the Drift nachos and the pepperoni flatbread, both great, greasy snacks for 10:30 on a Saturday night. The nachos were satisfying and delicious, a mess of corn chips, braised chicken, Oaxaca and cheddar cheese, pickled red onion and jalapeño, pico de gallo, guacamole, and crema. The flatbread was fine. It was the cop-out pizza kind of flatbread, nothing special but perfectly edible, with pepperoni, four-cheese blend, and oregano. I liked Drift and would definitely recommend it if you're staying at the Hyatt Regency, especially if you're not in town to explore La Jolla. It felt like an above-average bar for a business hotel, and that can be very valuable when all you need is a convenient place to grab food or drink. read more

Great HH Spot!! Drift is a cute bar restaurant located at Hyatt Regency in LJ, more inland right by the 5 freeway. I usually do Trulucks or Flemings so it was neat to try a different restaurant at this hotel. The evening I came I started up at the bar and the bartender was a friendly guy.. good service and I ordered only one drink. Later on I went out on the patio to for dinner and it was awesome taking advantage of the Happy Hour Deals. The ambiance and decor outside is beautiful and we were posted up right by the fire-pit. FOOD: *Bistro Flatbread*: braised all natural short rib, white cheddar, pickled red onion, horseradish crema, and crushed potato chips DRINK: *Cocktail of the Day*: Cranberry Moscow Mule... YASSS! Overall, food was delightful!! I loved my Bistro Flatbread which tasted excellent, in addition to trying their Margherita Flatbread and the Shroomy Flatbread which were appetizing as well, and great Chocolate dessert here. The service, vibes, and patio make for a great spot to enjoy some food and drinks. ;D read more

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DRIFT eat + drink a *New American* restaurant and bar located in the Hyatt Regency Hotel in La Jolla / University City area of San Diego. It looks like DRIFT about a year ago in Q4 2016. I was introduced to to DRIFT with 2 Yelp Elite friends, and I love it! I'm usually not one to comment on atmosphere, but I love the vibe there. According to their website, it is inspired by natural beauty and surf culture of the Southern California Coast with both indoor and outdoor seating. My friends and I sat outside by the fire-pit for Happy Hour. According to their website, they also have no fried foods and variety of gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options. Between my friends and I, we ordered their craft cocktail that day (mules) and tried the following flatbreads: - Margherita - fresh mozzarella, 4 cheese blend, heirloom tomato, and basil - Shroomy - roasted mushrooms, goat cheese, parmesan, pinenuts - Bistro - braised all natural short ribs, white cheddar, picked red onion, thick cut potato chips - Chocolate dessert - chocolate pot de creme, milk chocolate, mouse, ganache, whipped cream, smoked salt brownie brittle Loved everything I tried. Definitely will be back! Great for happy hours (personal or work related)! Happy Hour is DAILY from 4 to 7PM! - Shares and Flatbreads - $10 - 16oz Draft Beer - $5 - Craft Cocktail of the Day - $8 - Wines (Carafe Size) - $4 off ENJOY!! read more

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Located at the lobby level of the Hyatt Regency. A fine choice for happy hour which is from 4-7PM daily. All Shares and Flatbreads are $10 during this time and they also have a Craft Cocktail of the day at $8. On the evening I went with some Yelp gal pals, we did so choose to indulge on the aforementioned. The flatbreads were great! Very thin indeed making for a scrumptious, but not overly stuffing meal. The *Shroomy* was the favorite of my night -- very savory with choice ingredients of roasted mushrooms (of course), goat cheese, Parmesan, and pine nuts. The *Margherita* was fresh and very Mediterranean, while the *Bistro* was very meaty and wholesome. The cocktail of the day was a mule with cranberry juice (I believe) and easily was invigorating although not very strong. We sat in the beautiful patio area at a fire pit and service was prompt. Only gripe was that closing out our bill took 20 minutes too long. No matter, very aesthetically pleasing restaurant with an awesome HH, so overall I was pleased! read more

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Delicious Food, Excellent Service and ambiance are important to me when I dine. Drift at The Hyatt La Jolla is fantastic! I recommend the Braised Short Ribs with creamy polenta and grilled king oyster mushrooms. I enjoyed the Brown Butter Cavatelli Pasta with mushrooms, spinach and creamy parmesan sauce. The La Jolla Caesar salad with the cotija cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds was full of flavor. There are gluten free and vegan options, too. The service was great and I definitely will go back again! read more

Drift is a new upscale casual lounge with a beachy SoCal vibe on the lobby level of the La Jolla Hyatt Regency. Happy hour takes place between 4-7pm. You can get 2-hour validation for self parking. During happy hour you can get all Shares and Flatbreads for $10, Draft Beer for $5, Cocktail of the Day for $8, and all wine by the carafe are $4 off. I came with a group of friends on a Thursday afternoon for happy hour and really enjoyed my experience. David provided us with amazing service during our time at Drift. We ordered a handful of carafes, the Cali Meat + Cheese, Seasonal Hummus (olive this season), Baked Chicken Wings, along with the Smoked Salmon, Bistro, and Salami Flatbreads. I highly recommend the Cali Meat + Cheese during happy hour. Best deal. Delicious jam, variety of meat, cheese, dried fruits and nuts, and a nice crusty bread. It went perfectly with the carafe I shared with my friends. Of all the Flatbreads, the Smoked Salmon one was probably my favorite. Great new place for happy hour in the area! read more

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Bottom line: the service was great, the food was delicious, and their cocktail drinks were spot on. This venue is HR La Jolla's signature restaurants on the lobby floor and it's a must try when you're staying at this hotel. The bartenders are friendly and very attentive. The truffle fries are the best option on the menu and it's a great side to munch on while enjoying your drink. It may be hard to get seats for dinner so it may be worth while trying to make a reservation. read more

Won't bore you with a long review of this place; if you're staying at the hotel, AND you care about Hyatt points or need to charge it to your room for corporate expenditure reasons, well, those are about the only two compelling reasons to dine here. The food is average, with the exception of the ceviche, which is horrible. The drinks are priced high. Everything on the menu will have a BS "we're going to charge you more because San Diego raised the minimum wage" add-on of a few percentage points, so look out for that on your bill; just raise your friggin prices to pay your staff and keep your margins where you want them, don't tack it on at the end and pin it on me to pay your employees a proper wage. read more

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