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Discover Restaurants offering the best Contemporary food in San Diego, California, United States. San Diego embodies laid-back California culture, complete with a Boardwalk, surfing communities, and outstanding Mexican food. Breathe in the fresh ocean air at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, then gobble down a fresh fish taco at a La Jolla seafood joint. The naval aircrafts at the USS Midway Museum will have you standing at attention. A free Sunday concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion is the perfect way to unwind after a Saturday night bar-hop in the thumping Gaslamp Quarter.
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6. George's at the Cove
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3317 reviews
George's at the Cove is a renowned three-level dining destination located in the heart of La Jolla overlooking the Pacific Ocean and northern coastline. We offer three distinct restaurant and bar concepts â one fine dining and two casual â with stunning o
Reviewed By drheath2015
I was on a business trip and chose the Terrace at George's at the Cove for dinner. The challenge was that our reservation was after sundown so the beautiful view was black. We may have well dined inside. The restaurant is busy and when we visited, crowded. Tables are close together and it can be challenging to carry on a conversation.We ordered appetizers, drinks, and dinner. Service was very good and accommodating. The appetizers we ordered were fine, but not particularly special. The grilled octopus was excellent, but the hummus plate and chips and salsa were pedestrian.The dinner menu is relatively small but has something for everyone. Each entree in our party was good, but not perfect. My halibut was overdone. My colleague's pork chop looked amazing, but didn't come with the advertised grilled peaches. In place of the grilled peaches, my colleague got a dessert on the house. Even so, it seemed that George's on the Cove took for granted that we would love our dining experience because of the location- however the food should be the star.If visiting La Jolla, George's at the Cove is a fine place to dine... just go before sundown to enjoy the view... as that is the main entree.
5. The Marine Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 759 reviews
Embark on a culinary adventure featuring seafood creations made with globally-influenced flavors, and enjoy an elegant fine dining experience at our La Jolla restaurant on the surf. Take part in an over 75-year tradition and join fellow San Diegans, visit
Reviewed By Sergey S
View from the restaurant is unbeatable. Outstanding. Food mostly very good. Over-priced but very good. Service was definitely below average. For this price, we had to ask for waiter several times. We had to literally get up to call for waiter. Absolutely unacceptable for this price. We were celebrating wedding and it was especially annoying. Quality of service and wonderful view was absolutely over-shadowed by very non-attentive service.
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4. The Promiscuous Fork
Overall Ratings
4 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By Leesuzy71
Amazing restaurant...gorgeous food, great menu. I had the Mac n cheese with the short ribs (pictured), hubby had chicken tacos, eldest had ring of fire burger and youngest had a cheeseburger...all delicious. We also had a bottle of the local Chardonnay (also yum). Location and style is informal but also pretty cool. Will probably re-visit which is uncommon for us as we like to try out different places.
3. The 3rd Corner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 232 reviews
We are a French inspired American Bistro with a retail wine shop inside. You can buy a bottle of wine for retail prices and enjoy it at your table for a $5 corkage fee.
Reviewed By MicheleColette
We are in California the winter, for the past 16 years. We enjoyed 3rd Corner last time so we joined their Wine Club. Each Sunday we would receive their menu special for that day. We have now been three times on a Sunday. Their special menu is excellent value with a choice of adding wine pairings. The three course dinner varies from Shrimp Pasta, short ribs and fish with. Ikerosine options. The only problem is parking so we have learnt to go early and park on Bacon Street and walk!
2. The Cottage La Jolla
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1504 reviews
The Cottage La Jolla has been serving delicious breakfast, brunch, and lunch to the citizens of La Jolla, CA for over twenty-five years. Our restaurant specializes in traditional American and Southern Californian cuisine, with a clean, Victorian-style int
Reviewed By Wheretogowhattodo
We had to wait for a table because this place is popular! It was well worth the wait. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious. Staff was attentive and quick. The only negative is that we wanted to sit on the patio instead we were seated upstairs next to the bathroom. Not exactly the view I would have liked to have had. At least there were plenty of windows to look out of.
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1. Veranda Fireside Lounge & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 474 reviews
Inspired by the olive trees, gardens and villas that dot the Mediterranean coastline, the Veranda Fireside Lounge & Restaurant melds the classic and the unexpected, making it a place one simply has to experience. Add breathtaking golf course views and our
Reviewed By Angie R
We decided to walk in to the Veranda around 7:30 last Friday night. It was busy, but we requested Vickie and knew there would not be a problem. Even the hostess mentioned "Vickie is a strong one, she can handle another table." We sat and were greeted within a minute, by an energetic and surprised Vickie! Whenever we come in we sit in her station. She did not know we were coming and she was so happy to see us.We decided to share a bottle of wine and split a few appetizers tonight instead of ordering entrees. We munched on some bread and tapenade while we waited. Tapenade = A+, bread = C... it was cold and dry. We had the margherita pizza, brisket quesadilla and shrimp bruschetta. The shrimp and brisket were out of this world and we wished we had ordered one order of shrimp each! The pizza was ok - it would have been better with a thinner (by at least half) crust. It was pretty thick and dry.Our daughter had a kid's burger with fries. The burger was a bit overdone, but I assume because it was on the kid's menu... but the fries and the bay seasoning were delicious and crispy.Creme brulee for dessert ended the meal well.Even if the food is not always ***** (5 stars), we know our experience will be if we are in Vickie's section.. and that was the case. She's always so happy, efficient and upbeat. 5 stars for Vickie, 3.5-4 for the food tonight, for an overall 4. We will be back.
