Excellent service. Very attentive. Yummy food. Parking somewhat of a challenge but the ocean view…read moremade up for the effort.

Beautiful setting. Lots of outdoor seating. I was by myself and selected railing seating. Plenty of…read morespace to perch. The buildings blocked my total view of the sunset so would recommend sitting at a table outside. Service was friendly. Always checking in. I had the green salad (perfectly dressed with tons of pistachios) and squid ink pasta. It was amazing. They don't say it but the squid ink is only the pasta. Lots of crab.

We arrived at The Whaling Bar just after the La Jolla Concours, on a mission for dessert--and…read morewalked straight into the buzz of their Martini Hour. The place was lively, but luck was on our side: one perfect booth remained for the four of us sweet seekers. We settled in and immediately starting gabbing (versus checking out the menu). George came over to take our order. Without even glancing at the dessert menu (a bold move, I'll admit), I asked for one of each dessert to share--paired, of course, with a couple glasses of Scarpetta Rosé bubbles (okay so I glanced at te wine menu). Priorities . What arrived was equal parts surprise and delight. First, a charming little glass jar filled with lightly whipped crème fraîche and topped with salted caramel--simple, elegant, and absolutely delicious. And then... the "hamburger." Cue the table going completely silent. Naturally, we had questions. Our server walked us through this masterpiece from the bottom up: a golden caramel cake "bun," topped with a chocolate-coated ice cream "patty," a delicate mango gelée "cheese," and even "pickles" made from matcha cake. Finished with a second warm cake layer and a touch of garnish we were too excited to fully catch--because at that point, we were already diving in. The contrast of warm cake, cool ice cream, and rich chocolate was nothing short of fantastic. Playful, unexpected, and genuinely delicious--exactly the kind of dessert experience you hope to stumble upon. Thank you, The Whaling Bar, for the sweet surprises. We'll absolutely be back--next time for martinis, and I've already been told the duck meatballs are not to be missed.

Note to self: happy hour red blend is disgusting…read more Service was nice but not fast. Vibes very cute.

I am happy to update my original review based on our most recent experience at Raised by Wolves. I…read morewanted to give them another go since our first experience didn't live up to the hype that surrounds this establishment. My husband and I just finished our dinner at Teleferic Barcelona when I suggested we give Raised by Wolves another try - as we had about an hour before picking up the kids. For a Saturday, I was pleasantly surprised that as walk-ups we only had to wait a few minutes before we were seated at the bar inside. While we waited, we enjoyed perusing their bottle selections for purchase and I'm happy to say that playing music slightly louder in the waiting/market area helped dull the sounds from the inside bar. It helps create more of a 'moment' when you sit at the fireplace and slowly turn inside. This time we were seated right at the bar, which was perfect for us. Chuck was our bartender and 10/10 on the cocktails he made. This time, I went with their Tiki Room and my husband an off-menu Boulevardier (which I have to say I'm impressed he knew what that was because even I didn't, lol). Both drinks were perfectly crafted and enjoyed by both of us. We only had a moment for just one drink this time, but I have to say our experience was so much better than our first (perhaps a fluke of an evening). The staff were all welcoming and knowledgable, other guests were dressed well, and the ambiance lent itself to the vibe we were looking for. After doing some homework, I made the connection that Raised By Wolves was part of the hospitality group that also owns Lafayette Hotel, The Baby Grand, Ironside, etc...all locations my husband and I absolutely adore. Happy to support such amazing places around San Diego and I look forward to more!

Located in the UTC mall by La Colombe and the Apple Store. Parking is first hour free, $2 per hour…read moreafter with a $15 daily max. Check in with hostess. Reservations are encouraged but not mandatory as I saw numerous people get in as walk ins before my reservation. Walk-ins are seated at the bar and limited to 1 hour. For reservations they do not seat early even if you check in early. No dress code, saw people with tube tops and flip flops. They sell lots of different types of alcohol in their store. I purchased a $33 bottle of Amaretto that said it had a cookie essence. Bar Entry: The hostess will check ID and then you sit or stand on the platform and it slowly spins you around to the inside. Bathrooms are on the left and exit on the right. Our server was great and listened to what we wanted in a drink and offered options. Tried: Amuse $4 - we were celebrating a birthday so these were offered as birthday shots. Amaretto sour $18 - very good. Smooth and not too strong. French kiss - very strong. Didn't like this one. Mint mojito mocktail (aka dealers choice) $11 - this was so good and refreshing. I love the atmosphere inside. We were seated in throne like chairs which was very cool. A good speakeasy spot to take friends and dates!

Ok, wow. Ambiance: 10/10. Food: 10/10. Service: 11/10…read more My husband and I came here to celebrate our anniversary, and it was truly an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was beautiful, every dish was unique and absolutely delicious, and the level of service exceeded every expectation. Our server, Britnee, was genuinely special. She didn't just know the menu--she had a true passion for the food and guided us through the entire experience with such warmth and enthusiasm. We trusted all of her recommendations, and she essentially planned our whole dinner. Every single choice was a hit. We left feeling so well taken care of and already talking about when we'd come back. Highly, highly recommend.

Most horrible restaurant in La Jolla. Made lunch reservation for July 4 with the family and the…read moreservice for beyond horrible. This establishment must abd should close down with the type of servers that are working on July 4th. If your staff DO NOT want to work on Independence Day, CLOSE IT FOR THE DAY. BUT don't open your restaurant and give us BAD service and CHARGE a mandatory "employee surcharge benefit" of 4% for crappiest service. You lost my business and all of my contacts. I will NOT step into this restaurant again, ever! I'm a local La Jolla resident...

Where do I start? This place was superb. I had a party of seven from work. Reservation experience…read morewas great. We called to add a couple extra people, and then those people didn't show; they rolled with the punches. The table was set when we got there. Service throughout was friendly, prompt, over and above. Ambiance was great, in a very important way: There was nice music, but you could hear yourself think! Nobody had to repeat themselves a million times. Perfect sound level for a group our size. But the food was the absolute star of the show. Literally everything was perfect. For shareable appetizers, we got both the trio and the mezze plate. It was basically hummus flights, with pita triangles and multicolored carrots. All the hummus types were delicious. But a special shout-out to the truffle hummus--it was divine. It was very truffle-y, but it was also very light and creamy. Somehow that's not a combo I expected. Next, I'm already a falafel fan, but good *Lord* their falafel was unreal. Some kind of perfect crispiness on the outside and soft flakiness inside that I've never experienced before in falafel. I asked the server what he'd recommend, and he said beef kebab. I got the beef kebab. He was not wrong. The meat itself was sumptuous. And I just moved from Texas, where every other backyard BBQ has someone smoking their brisket for 18 hours. This was the kind of cook where even the marbling melts in your mouth. Even the carrots were good, I don't know what to tell ya. 10/10.

Not sure what race is all about with this place. Waited to…read moreget seated while this other customer came in and started talking to one of the staff and the others didn't pay attention. Food - blah. Spicy Caesar not spicy at all. Falafel - not good. Overall I didn't care for it

Great place chill relax ! Friendly staff ! Nick great guy at the bar he makes you feel welcome…read moreand guides you through the menu and recommends great beer ! Definitely thumbs up !

Stopped by hungry after kayaking the caves and was greeted at the front by a cardboard cutout of…read morethe rock lol. After we sat ourselves, a nice waitress came and gave us menus and some water. Music was blasting and the atmosphere was great! We decided on the yellowfin ahi poke bowl (seared ginger scallion style) and paid a bit extra for the load it up! option, which added seaweed salad, avo, edamame, cucumber, and cabbage salad. It was yummy! The ginger flavor was not too overwhelming, and it really came through in the ahi. We also got the carne asada beach bowl, which unfortunately didn't have as much flavor as we had hoped. The portion size was pretty generous and overall the ingredients seemed fairly fresh. Thanks for filling our bellies!

SOLE was quote possibly the best server we have ever had the honor of being served by. From the…read moremoment she greeted us to the extra tip we provided, it was top notch service and she always knew exactly what to say and how to answer any question we had. We were also very pleasantly surprised at how delicious every item was that we ordered. We had the wagyu salisbury steak (nostalgic!) which was really great. Trimmings are used from the other steak entrees and the jus was to die for. We also really enjoyed the cabbage with fried garlic chips and homemade chili crisp sauce. Do not forget to get their sourdough which was deliciously crispy on the outside with a brown butter wash. It was quite possibly the best sourdough we have had and well worth the extra stomach space. The frozen dirty martini was a bit overdiluted for our taste so we opted for a classic martini up, which was great. Their cocktail menu is fun and worth trying one or two. We also had some bad luck and the fresh Cacio e Pepe we ordered was inedibly salty. Sole was polite in letting us know how it is prepared and that the pecorino could be a bit salty, unfortunately we have had many variations in the past and were familiar. They may have generously over salted the water it was boiled in, or the fresh pasta itself was over salted. We did not want it comped, we just couldn't take more than a bite nor did we want to take it home. Needless to say they worked to have it removed anyway. We would've paid for it no problem. The service and food was fantastic otherwise. It was really thoughtful of her/them to remove it anyway. The drinks came without delay and even their manager would stop by to help out. A great team, a great experience. Would definitely come again.

I sat at the bar for dinner with my wife last night. They take a long time to acknowledge us. No…read morebig deal. They are very nice. My drink was empty for quite a while and I wanted another. Every time I try to flag a bartender down, they do that thing were act like they can't see you. I finally ordered my drink. No big deal. I wanted pepper for my salad. Again it's hard to flag someone down. I finally do and after waiting for a while, I noticed he must have forgotten because he was washing glasses. Again, it was hard to flag someone down but I finally got pepper for my salad. No big deal. My wife's drink was almost empty and they took it without asking if she was done or wanted another drink. Again, it was hard to flag someone down but we finally got it. No big deal. I wanted a glass of wine with my meal. After again flagging someone down, I ordered my glass of wine from the same bartender who forgot my pepper. I was almost finished my meal and hadn't gotten my wine. I flagged another bartender down. He went and said something to the original bartender. I waited another 15 minutes and was done with my meal. Still no wine. That pissed me off. I flagged another bartender down, canceled my wine order and paid my check. I didn't leave a tip. I have not "not" tipped in probably 20 years. I worked as a busboy and waiter growing up and I always tip big. Not this time. This is a great place otherwise.

I'd heard about Bernini's so many times over the years, and I'm so glad I finally went. The service…read morewas amazing from start to finish. I'm trying to get better about catching names, but the whole team made us feel taken care of. I tend to grade my Italian spots by their focaccia, and theirs was perfectly soft. We also ordered the lasagna and the spaghetti & meatballs to keep it classic, and it didn't disappoint. There are so many Italian restaurants in San Diego, but I see why Bernini's has been able to thrive here for over 20 years. I'll be back and will highly recommend!

Caesar no Chicken picatta no…read moreDon't go I have been here many times but they need to improve.