La Jolla restaurants you'll love
Top restaurants in La Jolla, California
La Jolla is a lively metro area of California. Three sides of this city are surrounded by water making it one of the best places to enjoy the beach as well as the local art scene and extensive shopping. Whether you’re searching for a place to explore the rich culture of the town or stop for a bite to eat, there are plenty of both to explore. Enjoy local cuisines such as fresh seafood, American fare, and Californian-inspired restaurants.
Visit La Jolla Cove for beachside food and drinks or the Pacific Beach area for pizza, Mexican cuisine, and sandwiches. There are many local coffee houses, bakeries, and breakfast restaurants in La Jolla to choose from for morning cravings and evening meals like sushi, new American, and French fare. No matter what time of day, there is a delicious dish to curb your hunger.
Wind down for the weekend at a local bar and grill or settle down for a craft brew from a nearby taproom. You can even enjoy a glass or two of wine at trendy restaurants in La Jolla. Ask the staff about the best pairings for a plate of locally caught seafood, you won’t be disappointed. From quick-service restaurants, delivery, and upscale dining, La Jolla will meet your every need.
La Jolla's top cuisines
Must-try La Jolla restaurants
PIES • COOKIES • SMOKED SALMON • PASTRY
Sugar and Scribe Bakery - Fine Foods
7660 Fay Ave, La Jolla
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Biscuit And Gravy | $16.00 |
buttermilk biscuit ı chicken gravy ı chicken sausage ı chives | |
California Skillet | $18.00 |
egg whites ı roasted chicken ı roasted tomatoes ı parmesan cheese ı micro cilantro ı on roasted potatoes | |
BLAT | $17.00 |
bacon ı greens ı avocado ı cherry tomatoes ı dill aioli ı on levain |
Piazza 1909
7731 Fay Avenue, La Jolla
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COSTOLETTE d'AGNELLO al PORTO e FUNGHI | $35.00 |
New Zealand Racks of Lamb/Italian Mushrooms/Port Wine Reduction Roasted Potatoes & Organic Seasonal Veggies | |
PIZZA DIAVOLA | $22.00 |
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, D.O.P Spicy Calabrese Salame | |
ARANCINI di RISO ai PORCINI | $19.00 |
Fried Saffron Risotto Balls stuffed with Peas & Mozzarella San Marzano Tomato Sauce & Porcini Mushrooms |
SEAFOOD • SANDWICHES
Beaumont's Neighborhood Eatery
5662 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla
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Coast Toast | $18.00 |
our world famous french toast, similar to a souffle, extra rich with a hint of orange | |
Char Burger | $19.50 |
1/2 lb 100% angus beef, house aioli, butter lettuce, tomato, red onion, bread and cie gourmet bun w/ fries | |
Large Fries | $7.00 |
ketchup |
Taco Villa UCSD - Student Center
Eucalyptus Grove Ln, La Jolla
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Veggie Avocado burrito | $8.95 |
Fresh sliced avocado, Mexican rice, whole pinto beans, sauteed veggies, lettuce and pico de gallo | |
Pollo Asado burrito | $8.95 |
Grilled chicken with guacamole and pico de gallo | |
Fish taco | $2.95 |
Battered fish, cabbage, pico de gallo and white sauce |
PIZZA
American Pizza Manufacturing
7402 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla
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14" Flyer | $19.00 |
premium shoulder pepperoni, homemade ruby red tomato sauce, fresh grated mozzarella. a reliable go-to. fly higher with some Crystal hot sauce! | |
14" Edsel | $25.00 |
earthy mix of wild mushrooms, EVOO base, fresh grated mozzarella, truffle oil drizzle, Parmigiano dusting. one of a kind - add prosciutto $3.00 | |
Palm Desert Salad | $15.00 |
organic greens mix, house candied walnuts, gorgonzola, seasonal citrus slivers, micro arugula, orange poppy seed vinaigrette |
SANDWICHES
Rubicon Deli
4130 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla
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The Stallion | $0.00 |
genoa salami, applewood smoked ham, provolone, tomato, onion, pepperoncini, spicy chop-chop, lettuce, mayo, mustard | |
Achin' 4 Bacon | $0.00 |
roasted turkey, thick-cut bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayo | |
Super Mario | $0.00 |
roasted turkey, prosciutto, asiago, roasted red pepper tapenade, wild arugula, pesto mayo, balsamic glaze |
Caroline's Seaside Cafe
8610 Kennel Way, La Jolla
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Mediterranean Egg Scramble | $14.00 |
Feta, Tomatoes, Garden Basil, Fruit or Potatoes, Toast | |
All American Egg Scramble | $14.00 |
White Cheddar, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Fruit or Potatoes, Toast | |
Cove Burger | $16.00 |
1/2 lb Prime Ground Chuck, Onion Marmalade, White Cheddar, Chipotle Aioli, Lettuce, Local Tomatoes |
The Taco Stand - La Jolla
621 PEARL ST, LA JOLLA
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CHURROS | $4.00 |
3PC FRESH CHURROS | |
BAJA TACO | $3.50 |
BATTERED FISH, CABBAGE, PICO DE GALLO, CHIPOTLE SALSA | |
CALIFORNIA BURRITO | $8.89 |
FLAME GRILLED ANGUS STEAK (100% CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF), MELTED CHEESE, TOMATO, FRIES, GUACAMOLE, SALSA MILD, SOUR CREAM |
Sushi Nekosan - 1119 wall street
1119 wall street, La Jolla
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Shiro Maguro Roll | $22.00 |
Avocado, spicy tuna, shrimp tempura topped with albacore, soy mustard, green onions, dot of siracha | |
Crispy Rice Roll | $22.00 |
Chopped seared albacore and yellowtail, jalapeños, scallions, garlic aioli | |
Special Hawaiian Roll | $22.00 |
Spicy krab, avocado, cucumber, shrimp tempura, topped with spicy tuna, spicy mayo |
Pacific Cafe & Catering
9452 Medical Center Dr, La Jolla
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Blackened Chicken Caesar | $10.00 |
Romaine, avocado, Parmesan, croutons, jalapeño, and Caesar dressing | |
PANINI: Turkey & Provolone | $9.25 |
Boar’s Head® Ovengold® Turkey, sliced tomato, and pesto aioli | |
Chicken Bahn Mi | $8.50 |
Lemongrass and ginger marinated grilled chicken, do chua (pickled carrots and daikon), jalapeno, cilantro, mayo, on a baguette |
Crafted @ Minerva's Cafe
3180 Voigt Drive, La Jolla
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Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl | $9.75 |
Steamed white rice with teriyaki chicken and fresh vegetables | |
Kimchi Fried Chicken Sandwich | $9.25 |
Served with Japanese spicy mayo | |
Hamburger | $8.35 |
Angus beef, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, and mayonnaise |
Jeffs' Beach Burgers
2134 Avenida de la playa, La Jolla
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El Jefe | $12.45 |
A double double! | |
Hamburger | $8.95 |
Our famous burger! | |
Cheeseburger | $9.45 |
Our famous burger with cheese! |
Zanzibar Cafe - 9500 Gilman Drive Price Center East, 2nd Floor
9500 Gilman Drive Price Center East, 2nd Floor, La Jolla
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1/2 Combo | $11.00 |
Choose any half of a cold sandwich, soup & side | |
Italian Meats | $11.00 |
Genoa salami, hot capicolla, prosciutto, arugula, tomato, red pepper, fresh mozzarella, red wine aioli, baguette | |
Zanzibar House Salad | $9.00 |
Mixed greens, tomato, kalamata olives, red onion, feta cheese, sprouts, avocado, hearts of palm, sunflower seeds, side of house made balsamic vinaigrette |
BBQ • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
The Promiscuous Fork
6984 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla
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Poke Bowl | $18.00 |
Beef Sliders | $13.00 |
Code Blue Burger | $17.50 |
NOODLES
Mandarin House - La Jolla
6765 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla
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Fried Dumplings | $12.00 |
From the Skins to the fillings! Our legendary Dumplings are 100% handmade in house. Filled with Pork and cabbage. Plump, Juicy and delicious. | |
Orange Chicken | |
Crispy chunks of Chicken breast sautéed with garlic in our house made Orange peel and chili pepper infused sauce. | |
Egg Rolls | $6.00 |
Our Famous hand rolled Egg Rolls made with our special blend of pork, shrimp, cabbage and eggs. |
Wheat & Water - Bird Rock
5737 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla
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Gabagool | $26.00 |
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, spicy capicola, Calabrian chile, spiced honey, basil. | |
Margherita | $22.00 |
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil. | |
The Mushroom | $21.00 |
Béchamel, mozzarella, mushroom, garlic, fresh herbs. |
GRILL
Nautilus Tavern
6830 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla
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Gilroy Garlic Cheese Bites | $10.00 |
Breaded garlic cheese curds served with a side of our in-house marinara sauce | |
12 Wings | $20.00 |
Sauces - BBQ|Sweet Chili| Sriracha Ranch|Classic Buffalo| Teriyaki Dry Rubs - Old Bay, Lemon Pepper | |
Nautilus Tavern Burger | $21.00 |
Grass fed beef patty topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, & tavern sauce. |
The Pizza Taproom
8657 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla
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Classic Vegan | $0.00 |
Homemade marinara sauce, vegan cheese, vegan sausage, roasted zucchini, baby tomatoes, roasted mushrooms, roasted red onions, bell peppers. | |
Meat lover | $0.00 |
House-made marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni, smoked ham, fennel sausage, smoked bacon, fresh oregano. | |
Bone-in chicken wings | $0.00 |
Crispy chicken wings and tossed in your choice of sauce. |
Shiku Sushi
1277 Prospect Street, La Jolla
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Cucumber Roll | $5.00 |
cut roll | |
Spicy Yellowtail Roll | $9.00 |
cut roll | |
Jewel | $18.00 |
no rice! tuna, yellowtail, fresh salmon, crab, avocado. all wrapped in cucumber - served with ponzu vinaigrette. |
PIZZA • FRENCH FRIES
Isola Pizza Bar - 7734 Girard Ave
7734 Girard Ave, La Jolla
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rigatoni al ragú | $21.00 |
slowly braised bolognese meat ragú, dry porcini mushrooms, parmigiano | |
Pizza 4 carni | $24.00 |
Arugula parma | $14.00 |
PIZZA • FRENCH FRIES
Bernini's Bistro - 7550 Fay Ave.
7550 Fay Ave., La Jolla
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Mediterranean | $0.00 |
mozzarella, tomato sauce, feta cheese, spinach, kalamata olives, roasted red pepers, artichokes | |
Fettucini Nero | $29.90 |
homemade black squid ink organic pasta with leeks, shallots, garlic, shrimp, local wild scallops, cream sauce | |
Meat Lovers | $0.00 |
pepperoni, beef short ribs, ham, bacon, mozzarella, tomato sauce |
Showa Ramen - Showa Ramen
9625 Scholars DrNorth Torrey Pines Living and Learning A1 BLDG 1, La Jolla
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CHASHU BUNS | $9.00 |
delicious, warm, fluffy treat of stuffing wrapped inside a sweet sauce ,green onions, chashu ,sesame seeds and red ginger | |
FRIED RICE BOWL | $13.00 |
White Rice, Green Onions, Corn, Shoyu, Sweet Cooking Sake, and Red Ginger. | |
TAKOYAKI | $10.00 |
dish made of wheat batter and octopus filling with our homemade sauce ,ginger and nori flakes |
Public House - La Jolla
830 Kline Street, La Jolla
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Chicken Cobb | $21.00 |
Parmesan Garlic Fries | $9.00 |
La Jolla Cove Burger | $22.00 |
PIZZA • PASTA • SEAFOOD
Catania
7863 Girard Ave., La Jolla
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CAT Sicilian Pistachio Pizza | $20.00 |
Mortadella, Pistachio Pesto & Burrata Cheese | |
CAT Duck Sugo ' | $24.00 |
Braised Duck, Porcini Mushrooms, Tomato, Juniper and Parmesan | |
CAT Portofino Pasta ' | $21.00 |
Creamy Tomato Sauce, Pesto & Parmesan |
Dodo Bird Donuts
369 Bird Rock Avenue, La Jolla
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GRINGO | $13.00 |
Hilliker's eggs, American cheese, crispy bacon, butter lettuce, dijonaise and tomato jelly | |
ITALIANO | $16.00 |
Hilliker's eggs, provolone, creamy garlic, prosciutto di parma, arugula, shaved parmesan and giardiniera | |
MATCHA LATTE | $8.00 |
Ceremonial grade green tea |
Fan-Fan - 9625 Scholars Drive North, Suite 0125
9625 Scholars Drive North, Suite 0125, La Jolla
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Fan-Fan Oreo Brown Sugar Fresh Milk | $5.00 |
As shown in the image: Fan-Fan Oreo Brown Sugar Fresh Milk $5.75 | |
Braised Pig Trotters with Rice | $12.50 |
Pig Trotters, Vegetables, served w/ veggies and rice. | |
Sichuan Boiled Beef with Rice | $15.99 |
Sichuan Boiled Beef, is a tantalizing and spicy dish hailing from the Sichuan province. This culinary masterpiece features tender slices of beef, briefly boiled until succulent, and then generously immersed in a fiery and aromatic broth infused with Sichuan peppercorns, dried chili peppers, garlic, and ginger. |
Candor
1030 Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla
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Little Gem Caesar | $13.00 |
Prime Beef Burger | $22.00 |
Orecchiette | $22.00 |
Tahini - UCSD
9625 Scholar's Drive N. Suite 0113, San Diego
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Tahini Fries Full Order | $10.00 |
French Fries topped w/ bell peppers, red onions, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and your choice of House-Made Sauces. | |
Falafel 6 Piece | $8.00 |
No pre-packaged powder mixes. Just Grandma's recipes. Ground fava beans, veggies, herbs, and spices. Fried upon order and served with Tahini sauce and our house baked Pita. | |
The MTW | $11.00 |
Our Egyptian, Mother of The World pita. Our homemade Falafel in pita, with a swipe of hummus, and stuffed with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, fresh cucumbers, pickled turnips, and our signature Tahini sauce. |
La Jolla Shores Pizza
2152 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla
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House Salad | $12.00 |
Romaine Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Onion, Black Olives, Croutons, Pepperoncini, Italian Dressing on the side. Add Chicken Breast or Prosciutto for $5. | |
'Kick Butt' Meatball Whole Pie | $27.00 |
Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Meatballs, Ricotta, Momma's Little Peppers | |
Veggie Whole Pie | $27.00 |
Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Herb Roasted Tomatoes, Spinach, Red Onions, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Black Olives, Garlic |
SANDWICHES
Deli-icious - La Jolla
1237 Prospect St, La Jolla
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Chef’s Choice | $12.95 |
Turkey breast, avocado, Swiss cheese, sprouts, tomato and onion on whole wheat bread with mayo and deli mustard. | |
Bacon, Egg and Cheese | $6.95 |
Two fresh eggs, crispy bacon, pepper jack, tomato and onion. | |
Create Your Own Sandwich | $11.95 |
Your choice of bread, meat and cheese. Add whatever topings you want. Avocado - Add $1.50. Sprouts - Add $1.50 |