The hotel and restaurant are extremely dated, and feels very 'worn out'. The signage in the hotel has that cheap industrial feel to it- like one click above 'we got these signs at staples'. It's dark and cavernous. The bathrooms feel like old church basement... little rusty 'eljay' pipes sticking out, leaning partitions with rusty screws and builder basic tile. The restaurant was 'meh'. The prices were high and the taste was very basic. I had the tequila citrus chicken. Basically fried chicken with a dash of something like lemon pepper rub on it, right outta the jar. Maybe there could have been a sprinkle of tequila in the salsa verde? Not clear. My wife had the fish tacos. She said they were 'okay'. The iced tea was good though!!!! The view was great!!! The service was good. The place was nearly empty though on a Friday night. Parking is a nightmare too. I wouldn't put THE SHORES on my list again. read more

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such a great time at the shores! I was a little skeptical based on the reviews but I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. My husband made a reservation for my birthday during sunset on a Friday. We were sat at a booth and the views were so gorgeous. The place wasn't packed either so it made the experience better and more relaxing to be able to see the views! We had the ceviche, shrimp tacos and fish trio. Everything was delicious! This is a more upscale, American version of Mexican food but it was still great. Perfect serving sizes as well! For cocktails we tried their berry mojito and mango margarita- soo good. I'd love to come back again to try something else with a killer view! read more

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We had a very disappointing experience here. We wanted to have some drinks along the beach before sunset and saw half price margarita mondays advertised on their website. When we sat down we were not told about happy hour even when we asked about drink specials they said there weren't any. Then we asked again about happy hour and were finally told yes. When we went to pay the drinks were full price and it took several rounds with a manager to have this fixed. We were told that you don't get happy hour or any specials unless you explicitly ask. If you don't ask you don't get the special the restaurant is advertising? On top of all that the service was half hearted and very sporadic. This was a huge disappointment. read more

Place is cool, right on the beach in a nice hotel. However the food is just not good and super expensive. Our medium rare burger came out dry and well done. The ranch chicken sandwich was dry with no flavor. Fries were good, but couldn't save it. read more

It's nothing crazy when it comes to food but the location is amazing. The food is still solid and can serve as a great place to eat that is basically right on the beach. Great to take people who are from out of town. read more

Came in for lunch and found that this was a very nice restaurant for being in a hotel. I expected average service with average food but was pleasantly surprised. My wife had a mimosa flight and I had a Bloody Mary that were both very good. If you're looking for a nice spot for lunch with some nice views, stop at the Shores Restaurant. read more

Great view of the beach (and a sunset if you're lucky) and good food make this a worthwhile place to finish your day in La Jolla. Right off the boardwalk, The Shores has a nice ambience. The ribeye was tasty, the fish tacos were fine. The ceviche was delicious but they shouldn't have charged me $5 for a few more chips to finish it. My cioppino was very good, with large chunks of fresh seafood and good crisp bread for dunking We didn't eat on ground level, which was fine by me; it was even better to be up the stairs on the patio so I could look over all the umbrellas down to the surf. Our server Luke was very helpful and gregarious. We appreciated all of his insight on the meal and the area. We finished the dinner with two helpings of the churros and ice cream, and none of it survived. Come for the view. Stay for the view. But the meal was also pretty darn good. read more

Shores Restaurant - Clockwise from left: ribeye, cioppino, fish tacos, birria. Yum! - New American Near Me - La Jolla, California

A very nice day to enjoy the beautiful view of the ocean, listening to the waves while relaxing with a beverage. Lol This is a cute place right on the boardwalk. Had a nice time here. read more

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Excellent food and friendly people. We will be back. The views are outstanding and so fun to see the pacific. read more

Delicious food, amazing view and beautiful inside ! The view is stunning but so is the interior design. The food was very good and I feel lived up to the prices. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the Caesar salad because I miss under stood what was on it. My only complaint was how long it took for our server to come back in between things, especially since it was a very slow time on a Thursday afternoon. But over all I will come back, and I definitely recommend coming at happy hour to enjoy the great food for a little cheaper. read more

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The location is the reason to dine here. You have the option of sitting outdoors, basically on the beach at beautiful La Jolla shores. The prices are very reasonable considering it is La Jolla. The service that evening was attentive but ours was not very knowledgeable about the food he was serving. The food was good and an excellent value given the price. The flat iron steak was very tasty and tender. I prefer eating here over the super expensive and crowded places up on Prospect that are packed with mostly entitled tourists. Parking can be challenging, like a lot of LA Jolla. I took an Uber. read more

I made a reservation for my husband, his brother visiting from out of the country and their mother... From the moment I called until they finished their dinner the experience was superb. The gentleman with whom I made the reservation was kind, efficient, and gathered enough information to be sure we were choosing the best options. Parking was easy in the garage, the view from the table was lovely, the weight staff was kind and accommodating and according to them, the food was delicious! It is such a pleasure to find a venue that still treats visitors like guests. We will most definitely be back. read more

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What a lovely little spot! We stopped by on our way out of San Diego & it was a chill brunch spot with stunning views. The chilaquiles had the perfect kick & the breakfast burger was an instant hangover cure. The espresso martinis were A solid hotel restaurant with free parking and a beach you can stroll afterwards! read more

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Brought my wife for our 8th anniversary and it did NOT disappoint!!! Partnering with The Shores Restaurant in La Jolla was fabulous Shelby, Riley, Katie, and our server, Heather, were phenomenal with getting my flowers and champagne all set and ready to go before we arrived. And that window seat in an intimate little corner was perfection for watching the sunset. I know it couldn't be a guarantee, but it worked out famously. The octopus starter was epic, full of flavor and so enjoyable. The ribeye with the chimichurri on top and addicting chilequiles was chef's kiss. The fish trio was delicious, three different fish and flavor profiles, but they all complimented each other on the plate. The mudd pie was to die for. That oreo crust was the perfect texture pair to the silky pie. YUUUMMMMM. Well done, you guys. You exceeded my expectations in every way and helped make my anniversary the most memorable one yet. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Came here for brunch Sunday. We sat by the window over looking the water. A bit gloomy but still enjoyed it. The BLT was good. Also enjoyed a mango margarita. Our waiter was amazing as well read more

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What a wonderful place for a nice, quiet lunch! Service was a bit slow, but the cocktails and food were amazing! Thank you! read more

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this restaurant is hands-down five stars. The atmosphere is beautiful if you like the beach that is a place to be great customer service great food overall I give this place five stars my friends and family love it. read more

The food is amazing, the ambiance is great, the cocktails were on point! The grilled adobo octopus appetizer was insanely delicious. We tried the Birria short ribs and the Baja fish Trio. Definitely recommend! read more

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As a local to San Diego, I usually stay away from La Jolla Shores.. its touristy, expensive, and crowded. I had some people from out of town ask specifically to come to La Jolla so we made a reservation at the Shores Restaurant. As expected, parking was a nightmare. I always scope out the menu before I go to a restaurant and I was a little perplexed on why they have a breakfast menu and then a brunch menu, but the two don't overlap. Just my luck, I found items I wanted to eat on the breakfast menu, but we arrived too late to order from it. I don't like to eat seafood so my options were a little minimal. I ended up ordering the cheeseburger. it was a double patty on a soft bun with an egg and bacon. Overall, it was good but I don't think it was worth the price plus the hassle to get to this place. The Kale Caesar had too strong of an anchovy taste for me, plus it was oddly spicy.. which I wasn't expecting. Was the food tasty? Yes. Would I come back? Not likely. Would I recommend it? Only if you're staying in the area or at this hotel. read more

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We decided to check out The Shores Restaurant as we were staying at the attached hotel, La Jolla Shores Hotel. First off, the ambiance was excellent. It's hard to beat a patio with an ocean view, and while we opted for outside, the inside looked modern and clean. Our server was Jesse. We found him to be friendly and attentive for the most part (it was quite busy). He was knowledgeable about the menu and made us feel comfortable. The food in general was very slow to come out. The food was hit or miss. We started with the Loaded Fries and the Quesadilla (we added shrimp). The Loaded Fries were delicious, with a great amount of steak and cheese on them. The Quesadilla was also delicious, the shrimp tasted super fresh. We also split a Chipotle Ceasar Salad and their "soup of the day", which was a Chicken Clam Chowder. It sounded strange but it was really good. For entrees, we did the Baja Fish Trio, The Chili Rubbed Ribeye, and the Fish Tacos. The Baja Fish Trio was a bit of a small portion but the seafood was fresh. We liked the Swordfish the best and the Tuna the least. The Fish Tacos were also good but the Ribeye was terrible. It was so overcooked and fatty. The only flavor was lighter fluid. We were comped for the dish by our server, though. Overall, I would say that this is a decent restaurant but it's a bit overpriced, and they should stick to seafood. read more

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We love to stay at La Jolla Shores and at the La Jolla Shores Hotel - everyone that works here is personable and considerate - but we didn't like the restaurant for breakfast. It took a long time for a waitress to come over, and she acted like she wanted to be somewhere else. It took a long time for the coffee and orange juice to come out. It took a long time for the food to come out and when it did it was lukewarm. I'm sure if we complained they would have remade it but we were hungry. How can it ALL be cold unless the waitress wasn't paying attention? Ugh I hate when my food isn't hot. Kind of a bummer. I ordered huevos rancheros, others just ordered your basic eggs, hashbrowns (soggy, goes along with lukewarm), and I think a Mediterranean scramble. The coffee wasn't very good, but hey it's better than the stuff you get to make in the room lol. We checked out the buffet - it looked sad. We love staying at this hotel, I'm sure we will give the restaurant another try for breakfast, probably hit up the Marine Room for dinner, though. read more

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I am generally willing to let a bad meal go, but this experience at the Shores Restaurant was unacceptable. This used to be a great place for happy hour. Not anymore. The waitress was poorly trained and rude. She screwed up the order, didn't apologize or fix it, and made us wait a long time for no reason. The drinks were bad. The food was bad. It's a shame what they've done to a formerly great place. Will never go back. read more

Location is superb but the food was just ok. My chicken tortilla soup had no chicken in it (aside from 5 or 6 threads, and I mean thread-size); the fish tacos were unsalted and sort of spicy/sour but not in a great way. The view was so so nice, steps from the sand and waves. Nice place to chat with friends over lunch. read more

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This restaurant is located inside a hotel of the same name. Good location beach side. Lots of open windows and natural light. The hotel/restaurant looks dated, could use a remodel, but it's cute if you prefer an old fashioned style. Many of the restaurant guests seemed older, we didn't notice many younger people, so keep that in mind. My group came specifically because we wanted a good view and bottomless mimosas. We got the mimosas, but the view was disappointing. It was very crowded, which the restaurant can't control, but it does downgrade the vibe. Maybe at sunset the beach is empty and it will be better. The food was ok. Nothing was particularly great, but nothing was terrible either. The steak was well seasoned. Portions were good. The prices on the menu were much higher than what I'd expect from this type of restaurant. They also added a 20% tip plus a 5% fee to our bill because we had 8 people (not including tax) I've never had to pay 25% in fees to a restaurant. The service was fine, also nothing positive or negative standing out. I gave 3 stars because the food was 3.5 stars Service was 4 stars Ambiance 2 stars- I didn't like the messy beach view, no dress code (people were walking in in towels and sandy feet, sand in the restrooms. I wouldn't mind if this was a beach shack restaurant, but the prices and decor seem more upscale.) it's a great location, but it didn't meet the expectations we had. read more

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Great service very accommodating had the grilled fish taco for sensitive stomach without the cream light on the cabbage, mild sauce and the Caesar salad with a wonderful dressing that actually tasted better on the fish taco and the sauce too nice guy very good prices. Glad we came for my husband 76th birthday in two days. read more

We came here for brunch with family. I must start by saying that the location could not be more prefect! It's right by the beach and the accessibility to the beach is a 10/10! The food and dining experience were great with a lot of vegetarian options. I got the Baja Bowl and my family ordered Chilaquiles Avocado Toast Burrito My only complaint is that for being such a big restaurant, they did not have a single plant based protein option. The food tasted and looked really good and the hospitality was amazing. Kid friendly restaurant and free 2 hr parking after validation at the restaurant. read more

The ceviche and sunset sparkler paired with the actual sunset made for a great end to a busy day in La Jolla. The ceviche had a wonderful jalepeno aioli and the sunset sparkler was refreshing with its prickly pear. It wasn't overly busy and service was a little slow but it meant we had more time to enjoy the sunset. read more

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We celebrated our anniversary there the other night. We had traveled into San Diego for work and my husband napped a table for our anniversary dinner. The location is incredible, on street parking but manageable for sure. Our server was great, the food was very good. I wish the menu was a bit more rounded out but was able to find something yummy. Truly a great night out with an amazing view. read more

Shores Restaurant - View at sun set. - New American Near Me - La Jolla, California

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What a great buffet experience for an Easter brunch. The best part was the staff. Often during holidays staff is pushed to the limit, but they were prepared and well staffed. We were seated right away, offered a delivered drinks right away. Check ins often. We requested an umbrella, they were out but they got one from the pool to move over. The staff stole the show. On top of that the ocean views were incredible and the crab legs and poke were excellent. Truly the best crab legs at a buffet ever. After we ate we walked on the beach, so nice. Thank you staff for making our holiday so great. read more

Was slower when we went which was kind of nice but a bit later and in the middle of the week which I'm certain is a slow period anyhow. The atmosphere was nice, the service was good and the food was good also. Not mind blowing, but definitely tasty. read more

I love this place for a special meal. I try to come in whenever I'm in the San Diego area. You can't beat the video and the food is amazing. I like that I can eat quality restaurant/finer dining food and not worry that I'm wearing beach clothes. We had a wonderful meal. Everything I have is always delicious and you can see the care the chef puts into creating the dishes! read more

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The ambiance is beautiful, especially if you're seated outside with a view of the bay -- truly a lovely setting. The food, however, was just okay. The paella was a bit too salty for our taste, and we had an issue with the New York steak being overcooked. When we asked to have it corrected, our server insisted it was medium rare, which led to an uncomfortable exchange. A great atmosphere, but the service and food could use improvement. read more

Stellar happy hour with unbeatable views! This place is right on the beach. The outdoor patio has glass walls so you can always see the ocean. They even have a lower front patio where you re right next to the sidewalk that's next to the sand. Happy hour bites and drinks are $7 and very tasty! I've tried the ahi tuna, truffle fries, and nachos. All have been very good and a great value at happy hour prices! The restaurant hasn't been too busy either when I've gone for happy hour. Service is pretty quick once you're seated. read more

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Both Bathrooms where dirty, food was bland and service was not good. It's more of a local pub than a nice restaurant. We got fooled because we thought it was on the beach and in La Jolla. Also we asked to see if they had some Tartar sauce the salmon needed some flavor and the waiter never came back, just avoided us till we left. Highly disappointed. read more

Came here for brunch and had such a great time. The Golden Hour Latte was amazing, and the views of the beach made it even better. Sarahi, our host, was so sweet and super accommodating--even when we couldn't decide between sitting in the sun or shade and asked to move after we were already seated. Really great service and a beautiful spot. Definitely coming back! read more

My husband and I are locals and have been coming here for over 10 yrs. Happy hour sure has changed. 4 items at elevated prices eg. cheese enchilada-$15 and plain ole fries $18! We ordered our food, it was served and that was our last contact with anyone. Since the fries were served cold we repeatedly tried to signal the bartenders with no results. No one came to check if everything was ok. Completely ignored. Then stopped at the hostess desk to have our parking ticket stamped as we were there under 2 hrs and no one was there. After a quick search for her and a considerable wait someone finally showed up. If you don't mind paying over $30 for meager, cold food then you won't mind paying $20 for parking!!! We have in the past always brought out of town friends here for enjoyable food and drink. Sorry to say this was our last visit. 3/11/24 4:15 pm read more

i didn't expect this place to be anything special and it was totally amazing! definitely would come back !right on the beach and a lot going on but if you're in la jolla you need to visit this place! you won't regret it! read more

As a local from La Jolla, we have been coming to this place for a very long time. It is now under newer management and I have to say it's gone completely downhill unfortunately. Yesterday I went and we sat at the bar and the service was horrific, couldn't even get a drink from the three bartenders that we're working and on top of that when we did interact, they were very rude. I'm sad to say we will not be going back. We did ask for the manager and told her, she was at least pleasant but this was not her fault. read more

we went here for the Fourth of July so keep that in mind. The food was good but this place is crazy expensive, appetizers are like $20. I understand the restaurant was busy, but the servers were high school students who got easily distracted. Not sure if I would go back read more

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While waiting for our reservation to KAYAK to go inside the LA JOLLA CAVES , we went to try this place called "THE SHORES RESTAURANT and BAR " When we came the place wasn't busy at all, so we got our order fast. We had: *SMOKED SALMON *HUEVOS RANCHEROS *STEAK and EGG *CRAB AVOCADO *CUCUMBER MARTINI Among the food we had the HUEVOS RANCHEROS was the one that I found was good. It has a lot of flavor going on. My Husband's CRAB OMELET is nothing special, but it's still okay. My son's STEAK & EGGS is good, but he said he that he hoped that there were more selections on the menu, my SMOKED SALMON was good and fresh. I loved my CUCUMBER MARTINI, it has a strong alcohol on it. The food wasn't bad at all, it's just okay. But the View here is nice, we see different activities going on like Kayaking, Snorkeling, Paddle boarding, boogie boarding, surf boarding, and more while we are dining. We will still be dining here when we are in the area, it's convinient 'coz it's right in front of the Beach. Next time we will try their Dinner menu since my son and his friends always hang out in this part of LA JOLLA. read more

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