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    The Promiscuous Fork

    4.2 (855 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    THE PROMISCUOUS FORK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Mac and Cheese
    Brian B.

    We ate outside with the pooch and enjoyed wonderful service with a smile. Blood Orange beer is refreshing with the tacos. The inside ambience is beach taco shop as it should be and it delivers mouth popping flavors

    Kelly B.

    Fresh product, great flavor. Hidden gem when the air is refreshing and clean to the senses.

    The BBBLT with garlic fries
    Destiny M.

    Food was good! Prices are fair, especially for La Jolla. We felt a little awkward with the service, I think it was because we were the only two inside but it kinda felt like we were a bother to the staff. I really enjoyed my burger and took half to go. I wanted seafood since we were by the water but some of the menu combinations were a bit odd for my taste. Seems like they had regulars that were coming and going so that's a good sign of a promising spot!

    Chandra P.

    Hands down during our visit our best meal was served by The Promiscuous Fork in La Jolla. The ambiance and service is extremely laid back making this a place for everyone to come, converse, and experience well crafted food. I can't even explain how delicious and layered my Veggie bowl was; the rice had a green sauce that gave the rice a velvety texture and the veggies were crispy, not overly charred, or stemmed. I wish The Promiscuous Fork would do me the greatest favor and just add location in Seattle that would be forever happy. Until then I will keep finding reasons to plan trips to La Jolla so I can have dinner at The Promiscuous Fork; I highly recommend!

    Blackened salmon bowl
    Lara H.

    When I tell you I dream about this place I mean it. Everything is incredibly tasty and fresh. The service is top tier and the ambiance is great. I love their blackened salmon bowl. Will forever be my favorite meal in SD!

    La Jolla plate
    Megan W.

    We came hungry and we left utterly satisfied. This is my kinda food. If I lived in La Jolla, I'd be here weekly and I'd try everything on the menu. Can't go wrong. Nutrient dense options, distinct flavors, well executed and beautifully plated. Tried the following: Salmon bowl Beetnick salad w/ delicious lemon basil dressing Crispy Brussels sprouts La Jolla Plate Recommend it all! Service was great, too. I wanted a traditional NA kombucha. They don't serve that, but she suggested I could go next door to the convenience store that sold what I was looking for and she approved me bringing that to the table. Kind customer service. We ate outdoors and enjoyed the small parklet and fresh air. I'll be dreaming of my next visit. What a gem of an eatery.

    Poke bowl
    Nate G.

    My wife and I came here to try the food based on some of the pictures and reviews that we had seen. I tried the poke bowl and she had the yuck mouth burger. Neither blew us away. The rice was hot with the poke bowl, which caused the poke to be warmer than you would normally want. They had a pretty good taste, but wasn't one of the better Poké bowls I've ever had. The burger had a pretty good flavor, but was a little lackluster. We liked that they fry their fries in beef, tallow, and pretty decent.

    Poke bowl
    Emily O.

    After a long day of travel, we picked up dinner here to bring back to our hotel room. The space is small but so cozy and uplifting. The owner answered all my questions and helped me decide on menu items and they did not disappoint. Their poke bowl was refreshing and comforting at the same time. One of the best things I had on my trip. My kids inhaled the Mac and cheese and loved it. Would definitely come back again to try more menu items.

    Burger and fries
    Kimberly W.

    Found this place when we were checking out a nearby coffee shop.. Good juicy burger and fries fried in beef tallow.. Great friendly service Unassuming spot with casual indoor and outdoor dining

    Interior
    Angeline A.

    Ambiance in the inside of this place was amazing! The decor was like a little snip in Hawaii with beautiful paintings. The woman who took our order was well-versed in the menu and what would fulfill our cravings. She was super sweet as well! It was a little pricey though. The fries were nothing out of the ordinary. We also got: The Notorious P.I.G.: Super savory and the pork belly was juicy and tender! Would definitely get again! Best Fork'n Chicken Sandwich: Super good and I loved the pesto sauce that it came with!

    Scott L.

    Excellent example of little hole-in-wall with helpful, friendly service and fantastic food. Nice little tap selection. Of every place we've eaten in La Jolla, this was The One we'd return to! When local patrons sing praises to you upon entering, it's great.

    Shortrib Mac and Cheese and fish tacos
    Shena R.

    I ordered the shortrib mac and cheese and IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! The meat was moist and seasoned well and the cheese wasn't so gooey that it wasn't enjoyable. It was delicious and although I felt it could've been priced lower for a place that you order at a counter, it was a good experience. There is plenty of free parking and only blocks away from a quiet beach.

    Yuck Mouth burger with garlic Parmesan fries
    Kelly Y.

    We were in the area and stumbled on this place. Parking was easy but very tight or there's street parking. I ordered the yuck mouth; it was delicious with the bun on the sweet side. It's called yuck mouth for a reason, keep that in mind if you are going out after or you are on a date. It's a small place but they do have outdoor seating which is nice and service was great.

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    8 years ago

    Better than average sandwich. Don't really understand the hype. Will go back but nothing special. The place is really small.

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    A cute little place in la Jolla. I had the hippie burger and it was amazing!

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    13 years ago

    My favorite sandwich is the surf & turf, a must have! Great food, great vibe, give it a try!

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    13 years ago

    The food was amazing. Parker (the big smile that greets you when you come in) is amazing. End of story.

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    13 years ago

    Fun place, awesome name, slightly pricey but good food. Also great selection of high quality microbrews on tap. Not a lot of seating.

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    11 years ago

    Really great food. Great prices too. Table was a bit sticky and the serving time took a little long (it was busy). But service was great.

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    Very cute little place. Good food and not pretentious. Only a few blocks from the beach. Nice vibe. Try salmon tacos. Yummy!

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    So amazing! I had the coconut shrimp with bbq sauce and jalapeno rice. Unreal. Can't wait to eat here again :)

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