Im writing this because I wanted to point out how every time we go there, Jessica seems to be…read moreworking and she is always so friendly and attentive. She's so awesome! This place gets 4 stars- 5 if Jessica is working. We come to La Jolla from L.A. once every two months or so and this restaurant is part of the reason. I usually get the snapper sandwich with the Cajun / blackened spices and Its probably my most favorite fish sandwich I've ever eaten. The staff all look like they were born in the ocean and could surf before they could walk. One thing I did not appreciate- and this is not to get anyone in trouble but it needs to be addressed - as someone who was previously in the food industry for 10 years, the manager should really bring his employees to the side or talk quieter if he has an issue with them, not call them out on the floor within earshot of the entire patio. I'd be pissed if that was me. People can't afford to lose their job and can't say anything, so I'll say it here. Lets remember who actually makes the restaurant what it is. 10/10 WILL be back every time I'm in La Jolla.

This is a longtime fish market and restaurant that has been in the downtown La Jolla area for over…read more50 years. I believe El Pescador may have switched its physical address at some point. The current corner location had four dedicated parking spaces and one designated for the handicapped. A small outdoor back patio and covered sidewalk seating along the south edge of the building were available for al fresco dining. The inside had a row of tables along the windows and a set of high-top tables in the middle of the room. Since the business doubled as a market and restaurant, long display cases of refrigerated seafood on sale were set up next to the service counter. Menu sheets were posted on the wall adjacent to the counter, and additional items were written on a chalkboard above. The displays looked fabulous as many fresh products were laid out on crushed ice. Nearly twenty chargrilled seafood choices were offered as a sandwich, salad, or plate. Sauteed and specialty items, soups and salads, oysters and crudos, ceviches and cocktails, seafood sandwiches and salads, burros, and sides made up the rest of the categories. The line to order extended all the way to the entrance when I arrived on a weekend afternoon. It's spiny lobster season right now, and El Pescador is one of the purveyors that has this delicacy in stock. A whole grilled lobster cost about $45 which was too pricey for a lunch. I ended up ordering an 8 oz serving of Clam Chowder and a Grilled Mexican Octopus a la carte for my meal. After taking a numbered sign, I sat at a table to wait for my food. A server delivered the two items within 15 minutes. A packet of oyster crackers came with the chowder which was rich and creamy. The octopus was served as two tentacles cooked with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and oregano. A lemon wedge was provided on the side of the plate. It was a rather simple preparation, but at least there were a couple of pieces for the price. Maybe some potatoes or a leafy vegetable would have been a reasonable side dish to the octopus which could have been cooked softer. I gave a rating between three and four stars for my visit to El Pescador Fish Market & Restaurant.

Wonderful service all the time! Thanks Joey & Macael afor…read morebeing such an excellent servers for my cousin's wedding party, Oct. 3rd. Duke's La Jolla never fails to disappoint. At this location, they have live music, Tuesdays & Fridays from 3- 6 PM. I've been a fan of their restaurant since 2005 when I first visited their Waikiki location!! From tonight's dinner, I enjoyed the first round of ahi tacos although the second round was a tad too salty. I've indulged in the mahi mahi, mashed potatoes and Korean sticky ribs!!

This was another great rooftop restaurant in La Jolla, overlooking the La Jolla Cove!…read more We lucked into a great seat near the rails...but a bit of problem as it turned out. SO many folks came to take pictures right in front of our table...so it turned out to be a bit of nuisance. In any case, this restaurant was bustling with people...very high in energy! Quite casual, but very nice nevertheless. This restaurant also turned out to specialize in Hawaiian food...something I haven't had since our 2nd honeymoon to Maui decades ago!! We started with Crispy Coconut Shrimp, which was delish! Then shared this huge Rib & Chicken plate and this Vegan Ravioli dish. We were stuffed by the end of it. But then, given that they knew that this was our anniversary trip, the restaurant treated us to this amazing dessert (huge serving of ice cream with fudge etc.etc.)...and WOW! We really appreciated this generosity!! Also enjoyed their Margarita (Boomers, I think?). Service was good, but a tad slow...given how bustling the crowd was. Overall, we had a great time here (minus all the touristy picture-taking in front of us lol!).

Food was good but sneaky waitress trick ... brought the card debit machine before showing the bill…read moreand ended up double tipping !!

Just consistently delicious food and wonderful views. The…read morestaff is always very helpful and understanding. Valet is easiest and most convenient way to enjoy food and area. Staff is always helpful. I love the tucked away booth in the corner for a private feel. Soup and steak frites are my go to. Daughter loves butter noodles. Wife clam pasta

We had a romantic evening dinner with an ocean view, celebrating my husband's latest…read moreaccomplishment. Our server was Shannon, she was absolutely amazing. Very articulate and thorough explaining the menu items. Great smile, and welcoming personality. We ordered the yellowtail sashimi which was my favorite. The burrata and the goat cheese salad were also delicious. The Hong Kong style Sea Bass was another favorite for me. My husband ordered the rib eye steak which he enjoyed with the lobster mashed potatoes. We finished with the banana dessert which was one of the best desserts we've ever had. The only thing that was a little less than pleasant was the stuffy musty temperature of the dining room. We sat by the window that was towards the back of the restaurant. When you first walk into the restaurant you can feel the air conditioning, but as you make your way towards the back it gets warmer and had a bit of a smell to it. I realize we are right next to the ocean where there are many animals, but I do feel that the air conditioning should be cranked up higher to make it more comfortable and fresh in the dining room. Granted, we did go on a day that had 98° weather. I'm sure they don't have that problem on a cooler day. Besides that I would say everything was perfect and I would highly recommend celebrating something here with your loved ones.

V Lounge setting. Food overpriced, Really small quantities…read more The Cod does not taste like true wild caught Cod from Alaska or the Pacific/Atlantic light and flaky, but rather black Cod buttery rich. Dessert except the fresh berry and cream are not that great. Ambiance good when live bands playing and brasero lightened. Bad luck, I always missed the Jazz bands. My husband left behind at the valet counter his custom made beautiful walking cane silver handle. Did not recovered it. Gone. For a pricey place you would expect to recover your left behinds. Service is good. View is great.

Lovely spot for sunshine & girl talk! Good amount of tables and nearby parking available for lunch…read morehours. Margarita hit the spot and we shared yummy ahi poke nachos. Love when there's plenty of tuna :) Definitely staying longer next time and walking the shores after!

Portions are large. Fans are going, but no AC. Friendly service…read more Fried fish taco (5/5) solid fish taco. Poke bowl (3/5) I would rather just get a fish taco :/ Street parking in the neighborhood.

My best friend and I share birthdays and this year our friend group came to visit me in my hometown…read moreto celebrate our birthday. My friends had really wanted to have a cute experience and have delicious food, so when I suggested Blue Ocean/Harumama they were all in. I've been to the Harumama in Little Italy but thought that the La Jolla location would be a better option because of the views. They don't offer reservations, but the Saturday we came they had plenty of seating. You can request to be sat by the window but the wait time was almost an hour and half long. Our server was great, super sweet and really wanted to make sure we had a good time. For food, we ordered karraage, takoyaki and garlic edamame to start. The karraage was so tender and crispy and the flavor of the chicken was great. This was my first time having takoyaki and it was pretty good and the garlic edamame was perfect it had so much garlic I was really happy. For sushi, we ordered a regular spicy tuna roll, Chef's Special Roll (shrimp tempura, krab, avocado and topped with spicy tuna) and the dynamite roll (deep fried California roll with baked langoustine on top). My friend on his own got the ramen and we ordered a the pork and cow buns. The service was great food came out so quickly and our water was always topped off. The sushi was so fresh, I just wish the spicy tuna was a little more spicy. I definitely want to come back, the views are gorgeous and I feel like this would be a cute date night or a fun place to go with your girlfriends to celebrate a birthday.

The views at Blue Ocean/Harumama are definitely the highlight! Such a beautiful location where you…read morecan enjoy your meal while watching people kayak and even seals swimming nearby. The atmosphere alone makes it worth visiting! As for the food, it was okay. The fried rice was a bit dry, but the bunny baos were absolutely adorable and delicious! Definitely a favorite. Unfortunately, the service was pretty lackluster and dampened the overall experience. Our server was wearing a name tag that said Wyatt, and when we asked, he confirmed that was his name. He didn't seem particularly welcoming or accommodating. We constantly had to ask for basic things rather than having him check in on us. Even when our drinks were empty, there was no effort to offer refills. It's those small gestures and attentiveness that really make a difference when dining out. Overall, the views were amazing, and the bunny baos were a hit, but the service left much to be desired. With such a beautiful location, I really wish the hospitality matched the atmosphere!

Went with a PARTY of 7 yesterday and we were shocked at how good this place is. My friends wanted…read moreto see the sunset at the La Jolla Cove so we watched the sunset at around 7:30pm and then walked to CRAB CITY... COMBO A with DOUBLE SHRIMP: 10/10 Wow!! This was delicious. The seafood was all so FRESH!! They had JUMBO SIZED shrimps with heads on. The mussels and clams were so tender. I loved everything about it and my favorite part was THE SAUCE!!!! ONION RINGS: 10/10 So good!! Thick and meaty. It's perfect and I wished I ordered another one... GARLIC NOODLES: 8/10 Pretty good. We ordered 2... THE SAUCE was the STAR OF THE SHOW!!! In my opinion, their sauce is BETTER than BOILING CRAB and CRAB HUT!!! Their sauce is NOT watered down and it's actually thick and flavorful... SERVICE: Excellent service. But, I did not get my bowl and fork. Besides that they are very friendly and professional. I also left my PHONE there and they kept it nice and safely for me to pick up the next day. A very trustworthy facility. BRAVO! They deserve to have a FULL HOUSE and LONG LINES like Boiling Crab... I hope they will open MORE locations closer to the Inland empire!! I know they will be very successful!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND CRAB CITY!!!!

Enjoyed a nice seafood dinner on a Friday night. Not very busy at 7. Beautiful views from the deck…read morewith good service. Sangria was good. Ordered the garlic noodles as an appetizer in hopes they'd be as good as what I'd had in San Francisco, but they just weren't. Overcooked and not that much flavor despite all of the visible garlic in them. Ordered the Combo B (which is Combo A with a lb of snow crab legs) and an extra lb of the crab legs in the garlic butter sauce, spicy. Excellent presentation, all cooked well and plenty of it. Unfortunately no way that was spicy. Had to be mild. Still very much enjoyed it all and we did not mention it to the waiter. Overall a good dinner and night seaside.

Lovely fresh light food deliciously prepared. Excellent…read moreservice Relaxing casual atmosphere.

I ordered the grilled octopus to go and was asked if I wanted a whole portion or half. I chose…read morehalf. When I got home and opened the container, I couldn't believe it. Aren't octopus supposed to have six legs? I got three. I've always liked this restaurant, so this was especially disappointing. I understand that portions can vary, but half should still mean half--not three legs out of six???

while in la jolla, my friend and i decided to check out this resturant…read more - there was no wait when we got there around roughly 10 AM on a sunday and we got indoor seating. the decor was nice inside and the view from the windows of the beach was very refreshing - we got the stone crab blat and the california benny. the stone crab blat (4.5/5) was packed with ingredients that paired very well together with the crab. the waffle fries were delicious and crunchy. the california benny (4.4/5) had an interesting sauce that i never had before but it was good and also loved the biscuit too. the potato wedges that it came with were also crunchy and paired well with the overall dish - the servers were very nice and helpful to our needs. parking around the area is tricky but we found street parking a few minutes away. overall, this was a nice resturant to check out when visitng la jolla area and would love to come back here whenever i'm down here

Not a negative thing I could say about this place. They seated us almost immediately on a Friday…read moremorning and the service was quick AND friendly. We were seated inside but it still had a nice beach vibe to it. The food...WOW! Everything was cooked to perfection and it was even appetizing to the eyes. I wanted to eat off of everyone's plate, it all looked incredible! It was a local recommendation and it was definitely the right one! Even accommodated for our toddler and infant. If visiting this area again, it will absolutely be on the list. (My table would add that they only had espresso as part of cocktails so drip coffee was the only option, but it was still pleasant).

Brockton Villa is a greaaat coastal breakfast spot in La Jolla! Inside this historic restaurant is…read morevery welcoming because of the super friendly staff. There's both indoor and outdoor seating-I definitely prefer outdoors. I looove sitting there looking out over the water but I had to tolerate the smell coming from the sea lions. It didn't take long for my server to come over. I'm glad it wasn't too busy. I placed in order for something traditional and happy I did...sooo comforting and enjoyable. Overall, good brunch food with a beauuutiful ocean view is always a perrrfect combination for me. I definitely recommend it to the Yelp Community :-)

Great Views, Great Coast Toast, but Everything Else Was Disappointing…read more The oceanfront view and the Coast Toast are honestly the only two reasons I would recommend visiting Brockton Villa Restaurant. Everything else was a huge disappointment. We ordered the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, which were a complete bust. I've had much better elsewhere, especially for a restaurant that highlights them as one of its signature dishes. Nothing about them stood out. The Big Bad Wolf Bowl was even worse. The eggs tasted like they were made from powdered eggs rather than fresh eggs. They were bland, lacked seasoning, and desperately needed salt. The meats seemed like they were just thrown on top instead of being incorporated into the dish. There was no balance of flavors, no real effort in the preparation, and nothing that made the bowl enjoyable. To top it off, the Bloody Mary was watered down and lacked flavor. Another disappointment. For a restaurant in such a beautiful location, I expected much better quality and attention to detail. The food simply did not live up to the setting or the hype. My recommendation: Go for the ocean view, order the Coast Toast, and skip everything else. Unfortunately, the location is doing most of the work for this restaurant. Service was ok