Excellent food, beautiful ambiance and Casey gave wonderful service by being friendly and attentive.read more

Having visited Dukes in Hawaii and Malibu, my expectations were not too high given the off street…read morelocation of the entrance. Boy was I surprised! A fantastic view overlooking LaJolla cove and the BEST SERVICE with the spirit of Aloha from each employee we met! It was just before 4pm and we popped in after shopping on our first day visiting from Phoenix. Because the dining room doesn't open until 4:30, we went upstairs to the bar area. There were PLENTY of seating options both inside and on the outside patio. There was ample shade outside but we opted for the high tops at the bar. The bartender Shaun/Shawn served us and was super professional! We shared a Cesar salad with Chicken (thank you for the info on the proteins Shaun!)- and the all-famous coconut shrimp which did not disappoint. All in all this is a great location, with a fabulous view and outstanding service and I highly recommend for drinks and appetizers if you're in the area! PRO TIP: go ahead and spring for the $35 12-hour ACE parking just around the corner- it's worth your sanity rather than driving around like the Griswalds in London looking for a parking space. Don't be cheap- that's a great rate for LaJolla!

We love Amber & Kate so much. They take care of us every time we visit…read more Shore Rider is a must.

Top notch services - super friendly and helpful... Food was…read moregood, especially the tuna poke nacho Ambiance was great - we watches a few World Cup games there...like the breezy indoor outdoor setting

I'm giving this place five stars because, usually, it's a great experience. This time, though,…read morethere were a few things that were a little off. First, while we were waiting for our table, we were told that the coffee near the check-in area was complimentary while we waited. When we were seated, we brought our coffee cups with us, only to find out later that we had been charged $5 each for our coffees. We didn't say anything, but it definitely didn't leave the best taste in our mouths. So double check your bill if you pick up a free coffee while waiting for your table. One of my favorite meals here is the risotto Benedict. It was still good, but unfortunately, it didn't taste quite as good as it normally does. After we left, my stomach was very upset, and I ended up having to make an emergency stop at the La Jolla Shores bathrooms before heading home. Our waiter was also a little slow. It took quite a while for our water to give us water after a long walk on the beach and then our bill took forever as well. On top of that, the waiter commented "Impressive" because I had finished my entire plate. I had been fasting for 24 hours, but regardless, I don't think commenting on how much a customer eats is really appropriate. It was just a little strange. Anyway, just a heads-up. I'm sure I'll come back, and hopefully everything will be back to normal and great as usual!

Shorehouse Kitchen is a popular coastal-casual brunch spot in San Diego known for its scratch-made…read moreAmerican comfort food and dog-friendly patio. Conveniently located a few blocks away from La Jolla shores. It's the ideal spot to grab some breakfast or lunch and head to the beach! Bobby (our server) was great. Greeted us with a smile. Made some great recommendations. And checked in on us periodically to make sure we had everything we needed. The vibe was definitely busy and upbeat with a relaxed beach-style atmosphere! The covered outdoor patio was the perfect spot for me and my friends to bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy some good food! I ordered the Angus Short Rib Hash Brown Potato Cakes with Braised Beef 7/10. Unfortunately, I wasn't wowed by this dish. It definitely lacked a bit of flavor. My wife ordered the Caramelized Tahitian Vanilla Bean French Toast 10/10! Now this is a dish worth trying! The Tahitian Vanilla Bean- chefs kiss! But the real highlight for me was the Lilikoi Mai Tai 11/10! This tropical cocktail featured a classic rum base topped with a distinct, tart-sweet honey-liliko'i (passion fruit) foam. It was an absolute gem of a drink! I didn't think anyone could replicate the famous Monkeypod recipe! Shorehouse just did!!!

Service was good. Vibes were good. Unfortunately the pasta had no flavor but the pizza did.read more

A high-quality restaurant with a relaxed vibe, serving very good coastal Italian with homemade…read morepastas. Great spot for a nice dinner in La Jolla, with gorgeous sunset views to boot. The ravioli was the standout of the night, thin pasta with just enough filling for a delightful bite. The bucatini all'amatriciana wasn't quite what I'm accustomed to, the guanciale was ground rather than diced, and the sauce leaned more toward a meat sauce with an oily finish, not really my style, though the pasta itself was cooked well al dente. The steak, on the other hand, was excellent. Cocktails were great, and the staff were attentive throughout. For dessert, the trio was a nice way to sample a few things, though I wish they offered smaller sampler portions instead of full-size pieces. The Basque cheesecake was excellent and the semifreddo was perfect with a nice crust. The chocolate torte was good but couldn't compete with the other two. Overall a strong dinner spot in La Jolla, especially for pasta lovers and sunset views.

We've been to Cody's a few times now, and every visit has been consistently delicious. We arrived a…read morebit before lunchtime and were seated right away. The views alone make this place worth visiting - you're literally facing the ocean, with a nice breeze coming through. It's such a relaxing spot to start the day. Our food came out incredibly fast. We ordered the steak and cheese eggs, the chilaquiles, the bacon cheddar omelet, and of course the French toast - everything was so good, but that French toast deserves its own shout-out. Soft, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweetness. Parking can be a bit of a hassle, but there's 2-hour street parking around the area if you circle a bit. Once you're seated with that ocean view, it's totally worth it. Definitely a must-visit for breakfast or lunch if you're in La Jolla. Great food, great service, and incredible views.

Please save your time and money. I was excited to come to this restaurant given the reviews it has…read morereceived and its reputation as a "staple" in La Jolla. Please stay away, the food was unacceptable, especially for the price. I had the fish and chips. The fries tasted old, as if they had been reheated from the day before. The fish was overly battered, had no flavor, and was completely tasteless. I ate a small piece of fish and a couple of fries, but I had to stop eating because it was honestly gross. My husband ordered the steak frites and received the same fries as I did. The steak had a strange taste, and the "chimichurri"-type sauce was inedible. My husband also stopped eating his food. We let our server know that the food was not good. He asked what was wrong and then asked my husband if he had ever had Gorgonzola cheese before. I'm not sure how that was relevant, considering we had simply explained that the food did not taste good. I told the server that we were sorry we couldn't eat the food and that we were happy to pay for our drinks and appetizer, which we did. For a restaurant that charges a significant amount of money for mediocre food, you would think a manager would come to the table and ask why two guests returned their meals after barely eating them. Unfortunately, it was clear that customer satisfaction was not a priority. Very disappointing experience. There are plenty of better options where your money will be much better spent. Puesto! around the corner is one.

Travis was excellent!! We were thankful they could get our large party seated. The succulent wall…read moreis incredible

Really enjoyed this place! The environment is probably my favorite part -- having some drinks, good…read morefood and watching the sunset in La Jolla is hard to beat. Food was really good and the churros were DELICIOUS. Definitely don't skip those. Also huge shoutout to Gian, our waiter. Super nice guy, attentive without being too much, and just made the whole experience better. Great vibes, great sunset, good drinks and even better service. We'll definitely be back!

Came here with the family while on vacation. Very family friendly, and the food was incredible. I…read morehad the Avocado Smash (toast) with smoke salmon. The bread was amazing, as was everything else. Everyone loved their food. I also had the Green Devotion drink, which tasted... very healthy. Wouldn't get that again, but not sure if it's possible to make somethign that healthy taste good :)

Brunch is something we take seriously, especially when in La Jolla. We went to the Cottage to have…read morethis brunch experience, which I would say was full of great vibes and good service. The food was just okay in my opinion. My friends got different entrees, so I will just talk about what I got: - Pork belly benedict - the eggs benedict were good, but the pork belly was tough and hard to chew through, not as tender as I expected. I will say, the meal overall was pretty flavorful and the cottage potatoes and hollandaise sauce saved it a little I'd try something else if I came back to visit, since the rest of their menu looks promising! Parking is rough around this area as there are a lot of other popular brunch spots, so you might want to get here early on weekends; we went on a weekday at lunch so parking wasn't too hard to find.

This is one of the places that has lots of ratings and a long line, but it really was worth it. I…read morecame in for the crab stone Benedict because that is their top rated item, but I quickly found a ahi tuna taco (3) with grilled pineapple when I ask the server which one do you recommended (thinking definitely the signature crab stone Benedict) she actually said that the tuna tacos and grilled pineapple was her favorite! Honestly, the price was going. The flavor was way better than what I had expected. I subbed the chips for potatoes and asked for a side of the chili Benedict gravy, which was the best decision you ever made the best gravy I've ever. Some kind of chili gravy (not spicy) was the perfect dip for the side roasted potatoes

Great location overlooking the water. I was staying at the cormorant so the location couldn't have…read morebeen better. Love all the outdoor seating. I had the crab Benedict. So much crab and big chunks of hatch chilies. So flavorful. I wasn't expecting the crab to be cold but it didn't matter. I liked it so much I got it two days in a row!

They who love unicorn maximalist breakfast spots, for you this place was made…read more A rec by a friend's ex, Sugar and Scribe did not disappoint for breakfast number one of a girlfriend get-away in La Jolla. After being sat on the patio and before ordering, we checked out all the merch inside, an explosion of color and sparkle. The indoor seating is a room of inviting, plush, forest green chairs and the walls dripping in white and blush pink flowers. The quote "Cooking is my soul's desire, eating is my heart's calling" catches your eye on the north wall. One of my friend's and I decided to order 2 entrees and split them - the Spicy Shakshuka Sunrise Skillet (2 eggs poached with fire-roasted tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, fresno pepper, cilantro, yellow onion, feta, harissa, cumin, chili flakes, and sourdough bread) and the Windansea Breakfast Bagel (with scrambled egg whites, Irish cheddar, sauteed garlic spinach, and avocado on a Big City everything bagel). That was a smart call because both were amazing and re-orderable. The shakshuka was flavorful but not intolerable spicy hot. The bagel made the sammich. All was washed down with a Cafe Viennese (coffee with honey, cinnamon, and vanilla, a great sub for my usual Cinnamon Dolce Latte from Starbies). The service was great and engaging and not a hustle for us to churn and burn our meal. Would love to return and indulge in some of the retail in addition to some pancake or waffles. I only had 1 bite of the single fluffy pancake that my other girlfriend ordered...quite the tease.

This bakery provided great service in making my colleague's special order 60th birthday cake…read more Adorably shaped like a mini keg on the outside, the cake was so much fun to behold and made an excellent centerpiece for the dessert table. While the snickerdoodle interior had good flavor, however, it was a bit dry. If only the cake tasted as fantastic as it looked!

We are giving Destiny Coast 10 out of 5 stars! Our waiter, Kevin Hart (Yes you read that correctly)…read morewas absolutely amazing and served us so well. After a delayed, long flight from the East Coast to San Diego this was our first stop and we could not say more about the amazing food and how welcoming they were. We were really close to their last seating and they still were able to accommodate us and offer us our first meal of our anniversary trip. Not only was Kevin absolutely incredible and a generous host, our food was amazing. For appetizers, we had the tuna and the salmon belly which was so fresh and flavorful. For dinner, we had the steak and short ribs with the smashed potatoes which were all absolutely divine. They were so great with my gluten allergies and providing gluten-free options, and checking into any accommodations that we needed. Drinks were fabulous and cannot recommend this place for some amazing food and a great atmosphere and views. Unfortunately, we missed the sunset by a few minutes but we were able to see some spectacular ocean views and have a wonderful meal at the same time. Thank you to everyone at Destiny Coast for making our first night in San Diego so special! Can't wait to go here again for dinner!

My team at work decided to check out this spot for lunch. As soon as we arrived, finding parking…read morewas relatively easy and it was complimentary. We were seated immediately and got a beautiful table over looking the ocean. It was a bit sunny but a much needed vitamin D dose. They require you to place the order at the counter. Being a vegetarian, I did request them to highlight the veggie options. Luckily, they had a vegetarian exclusive menu! I got the heirloom tomato, stone fruit and burrata sandwich with a side of truffled chips. The food came out relatively quickly. My food looked spectacular! My colleague got the scrambled eggs. The presentation was top notch. The sandwich itself had an interesting flavor. The mishmash of pesto, burrata and tomato was delicious. I did wish that there was some protein in the sandwich, given the high price. The focaccia bread was crisp. The chips were a good addition. My colleague enjoyed their dish too. Overall, we had a great time! I highly recommend checking out this spot. It is a bit pricey but worth the views!