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Nice view and fancy food, but the high oil content made us sick the rest of the night and felt really heavy... best part is the view. Everything else is okay. Not a great drink selection even though there is a "full bar".
Beautiful view and exceptional food! We ordered the little neck clam appetizer--the sauce was absolutely to die for and paired perfectly with the bread and truffle butter. The ribeye steak was cooked to perfection, and our cocktails were delicious as well. Service was fast and efficient throughout the meal. Definitely coming back!
Arthur is amazing. What a great host/bartender. Knows every menu, and just makes the evening a pleasure. The baby beats were incredible. The sunset was unbelievable. The restaurant was outstanding. Beautifully decorated interior with all the seating along the windows. Stunning roof-top restaurant/bar.
the food is delicious, our server Laila is very knowledgeable and courteous. the view 10/10 . I will definitely comeback and try their other food. Im very pleased by the way they served us.
Sea & Sky Restaurant is on the 11th floor inside the Hotel La Jolla. Parking is validated. It was over a year ago since my last visit. Last week, I had a late lunch meeting. Was greeted and seated by the male staffer, who was apparently also the bartender and waiter. The kitchen and kitchen staff of 2 were visible from my booth seat. An older female staffer set my utensils and stemware. I asked her a question about the restaurant, and her immediate grumpy reply was, ' I'm off the clock,' and so I had to brace myself for the service that follows... We ordered off the restaurant week and the happy hour menus: Chardonnays, oysters, truffle fries, crudité hummus and salmon salad for me. The food too longer than expected, I had to constantly ask the waiter. He was apologetic, saying the main chef quit recently and the kitchen staff were new...ugh! The food was presented and tasted good but not memorable. The oysters I had last year had better mignonette and this time none. The salmon salad took forever and when it finally appeared, the taste was subpar for the anticipation, presentation was lackluster but nonetheless edible. Kitchen staff lacked creative presentation of dishes. The restaurant is stylish and I noticed the continuation of the Leaf decor from the garden entry, main lobby and here on the ceiling lighting. The draw here is the view of La Jolla and the ocean, from a distant but still makes for nice ambiance. Additionally, this is a business appropriate place for business meetings as there was hardly any diners. When happy hour started, I noticed people fill the bar and lounge area. If you're looking for a quiet restaurant setting for a private business meeting, this is an amazing place. The food is satisfactory but the lack service staffing slows service which might be ok if you're not in a rush. Recommend
Eddie our server was fantastic. Food was delicious. We will definitely come here again. The views were nice.
Their happy hour is so amazing! From 3-5pm and drinks are fabulous and food is amazing. Laila helped me with order the food and she helped me take these lovely photos, what a view on the 11th floor! She was the best server I've met!
I had an incredible brunch at Sea & Sky! The coastal views are absolutely breathtaking and create such a relaxing atmosphere. I ordered the Smoked Salmon Bagel, and the ingredients were fresh and delicious. A huge thank you to Eddie for the exceptional service. He was professional, attentive, and made sure our experience was perfect from start to finish. If you're looking for great food and a world-class view, this is the place. Highly recommend asking for Eddie!
I dined at Sea & Sky Restaurant and left questioning how the happy hour menu could be this poorly executed. The view is beautiful, and the service was attentive and professional. The food, however, fell far short. The burger was overly sweet, the oyster with strawberry sauce was a mismatch that didn't make sense, and the fish taco was dry. The Brussels sprouts were overcooked, and the chips tasted like they came straight out of a bag. For the price, this was some of the worst food I've had in months. It felt like paying restaurant prices for something worse than groceries at home.
I have to start off my review by clarifying that I am from La Jolla and grew up here so I really have been to all of the restaurants in town over the decades and have been to this restaurant many times, both before the remodel and after. My last time was 2.5 years ago and we decided to stop in last night for an early Christmas week dinner. The hotel itself needs a lot of work and is far from somewhere that I would stay, but this restaurant location is honestly unbeatable, especially if you go during sunset or daytime because the views are really the best part. The food and the service is also pretty good, but honestly the best part of this place will be the view and it being in a sleepier part of La Jolla with easy parking. It's located on the top floor of the La Jolla Hotel and there is self parking available on site. Our server was very polite and everything that we ordered had a bit of a delay this past evening, but that maybe is to be expected during Christmas week and potentially shorter staffed. The menu here is actually very small, it's much smaller than it was 2 years ago when I visited, but they do have some good options on it. I started off the meal with a Baby Beats Salad and this one was better than it was two years ago. This version had a lot more beats and more flavor to it so it was definitely improved from the last time I had it. For my entrée, I chose the Rockfish because the Seabass was not available this time unfortunately. The Rockfish was actually surprisingly good and I would recommend it. It had some very delicate flavors and was not overly fishy; in general I really enjoyed it. I finished the meal with a Caramel Macchiato and for $7.50 I was expecting more than just a single shot so I honestly felt that was not a fair option so I would not recommend that. Overall a nice meal in a sleepy part of La Jolla. The Village always gets most of the attention, but it's nice to dine over near The Shores even though I grew up near Windansea myself. Sea & Sky would be a great spot for a date and try to book it during sunset hours, you won't be disappointed.
Lovely bar for the view alone! We timed to catch sunset before dinner and found a perfect spot belly up at bar. They have a decent happy hour selection of drinks and appetizers which are half of not close to that of regular priced items. Shishito peppers were good as were the fries and house red wine wasn't bad. Mixed drinks are the route to go and we both enjoyed our libations! The bartender was by himself and the place was packed so service was slow but not his fault. Hotel should really have another bartender available for these times. All in all a great evening and would return for sunset drinks again!
Breakfast in the sky! Love the ambiance of this place. As we walked in, Eddie recommended a great spot overlooking the view of the city. Since it was our first time, he had great recommendation and service was fast. We ordered avocado toast and steak and egg. Definitely will come again.
3 months ago
Came here for breakfast the week of my stay at the hotel and also dinner one night. I tried a variety of items and everything was high quality, well-presented and delicious. The view is hard to beat, looking over the coast and ocean for every meal. Laila helped me for breakfast every morning and was always smiling, attentive and helpful. Will definitely be back here in my next visit to San Diego to see her again! read more
4 months ago
Eddie is THE BEST. Amazing service and so friendly. He made this whole experience so much better we came for the view and food, but ended up talking and laughing. He is truly a delight. Eddie, our server, was very kind and friendly. The service was amazing. We love the view- but the service makes it extra special. I would for sure recommend it, I would certainly come back again. If you are coming for dinner come early so you can get a good seat to see the sunset and the food is good read more
4 months ago
We had a wonderful experience at Sea & Sky while celebrating with friends. The atmosphere was beautiful, the food and drinks were excellent, and the service made us feel truly welcome. A special thank you to Laila, who was fantastic throughout our visit. She was great at recommending menu items, attentive to our table, and helped make our celebration even more enjoyable. Her hospitality made our stay feel warm and welcoming. read more
2 months ago
Nice view and fancy food, but the high oil content made us sick the rest of the night and felt really heavy... best part is the view. Everything else is okay. Not a great drink selection even though there is a "full bar". read more
Beautiful view and exceptional food! We ordered the little neck clam appetizer--the sauce was absolutely to die for and paired perfectly with the bread and truffle butter. The ribeye steak was cooked to perfection, and our cocktails were delicious as well. Service was fast and efficient throughout the meal. Definitely coming back! read more
Arthur is amazing. What a great host/bartender. Knows every menu, and just makes the evening a pleasure. The baby beats were incredible. The sunset was unbelievable. The restaurant was outstanding. Beautifully decorated interior with all the seating along the windows. Stunning roof-top restaurant/bar. read more
6 months ago
the food is delicious, our server Laila is very knowledgeable and courteous. the view 10/10 . I will definitely comeback and try their other food. Im very pleased by the way they served us. read more
Sea & Sky Restaurant is on the 11th floor inside the Hotel La Jolla. Parking is validated. It was over a year ago since my last visit. Last week, I had a late lunch meeting. Was greeted and seated by the male staffer, who was apparently also the bartender and waiter. The kitchen and kitchen staff of 2 were visible from my booth seat. An older female staffer set my utensils and stemware. I asked her a question about the restaurant, and her immediate grumpy reply was, ' I'm off the clock,' and so I had to brace myself for the service that follows... We ordered off the restaurant week and the happy hour menus: Chardonnays, oysters, truffle fries, crudité hummus and salmon salad for me. The food too longer than expected, I had to constantly ask the waiter. He was apologetic, saying the main chef quit recently and the kitchen staff were new...ugh! The food was presented and tasted good but not memorable. The oysters I had last year had better mignonette and this time none. The salmon salad took forever and when it finally appeared, the taste was subpar for the anticipation, presentation was lackluster but nonetheless edible. Kitchen staff lacked creative presentation of dishes. The restaurant is stylish and I noticed the continuation of the Leaf decor from the garden entry, main lobby and here on the ceiling lighting. The draw here is the view of La Jolla and the ocean, from a distant but still makes for nice ambiance. Additionally, this is a business appropriate place for business meetings as there was hardly any diners. When happy hour started, I noticed people fill the bar and lounge area. If you're looking for a quiet restaurant setting for a private business meeting, this is an amazing place. The food is satisfactory but the lack service staffing slows service which might be ok if you're not in a rush. Recommend read more
3 months ago
Eddie our server was fantastic. Food was delicious. We will definitely come here again. The views were nice. read more
Their happy hour is so amazing! From 3-5pm and drinks are fabulous and food is amazing. Laila helped me with order the food and she helped me take these lovely photos, what a view on the 11th floor! She was the best server I've met! read more
4 months ago
7 months ago
I had an incredible brunch at Sea & Sky! The coastal views are absolutely breathtaking and create such a relaxing atmosphere. I ordered the Smoked Salmon Bagel, and the ingredients were fresh and delicious. A huge thank you to Eddie for the exceptional service. He was professional, attentive, and made sure our experience was perfect from start to finish. If you're looking for great food and a world-class view, this is the place. Highly recommend asking for Eddie! read more
6 months ago
I dined at Sea & Sky Restaurant and left questioning how the happy hour menu could be this poorly executed. The view is beautiful, and the service was attentive and professional. The food, however, fell far short. The burger was overly sweet, the oyster with strawberry sauce was a mismatch that didn't make sense, and the fish taco was dry. The Brussels sprouts were overcooked, and the chips tasted like they came straight out of a bag. For the price, this was some of the worst food I've had in months. It felt like paying restaurant prices for something worse than groceries at home. read more
I have to start off my review by clarifying that I am from La Jolla and grew up here so I really have been to all of the restaurants in town over the decades and have been to this restaurant many times, both before the remodel and after. My last time was 2.5 years ago and we decided to stop in last night for an early Christmas week dinner. The hotel itself needs a lot of work and is far from somewhere that I would stay, but this restaurant location is honestly unbeatable, especially if you go during sunset or daytime because the views are really the best part. The food and the service is also pretty good, but honestly the best part of this place will be the view and it being in a sleepier part of La Jolla with easy parking. It's located on the top floor of the La Jolla Hotel and there is self parking available on site. Our server was very polite and everything that we ordered had a bit of a delay this past evening, but that maybe is to be expected during Christmas week and potentially shorter staffed. The menu here is actually very small, it's much smaller than it was 2 years ago when I visited, but they do have some good options on it. I started off the meal with a Baby Beats Salad and this one was better than it was two years ago. This version had a lot more beats and more flavor to it so it was definitely improved from the last time I had it. For my entrée, I chose the Rockfish because the Seabass was not available this time unfortunately. The Rockfish was actually surprisingly good and I would recommend it. It had some very delicate flavors and was not overly fishy; in general I really enjoyed it. I finished the meal with a Caramel Macchiato and for $7.50 I was expecting more than just a single shot so I honestly felt that was not a fair option so I would not recommend that. Overall a nice meal in a sleepy part of La Jolla. The Village always gets most of the attention, but it's nice to dine over near The Shores even though I grew up near Windansea myself. Sea & Sky would be a great spot for a date and try to book it during sunset hours, you won't be disappointed. read more
3 months ago
Lovely bar for the view alone! We timed to catch sunset before dinner and found a perfect spot belly up at bar. They have a decent happy hour selection of drinks and appetizers which are half of not close to that of regular priced items. Shishito peppers were good as were the fries and house red wine wasn't bad. Mixed drinks are the route to go and we both enjoyed our libations! The bartender was by himself and the place was packed so service was slow but not his fault. Hotel should really have another bartender available for these times. All in all a great evening and would return for sunset drinks again! read more
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Breakfast in the sky! Love the ambiance of this place. As we walked in, Eddie recommended a great spot overlooking the view of the city. Since it was our first time, he had great recommendation and service was fast. We ordered avocado toast and steak and egg. Definitely will come again. read more
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We came up to the restaurant to use our food credit from our hotel stay, and wow--the view was absolutely breathtaking! I wish I had known about it sooner because we definitely would have dined here the night before. We were seated right away, but unfortunately, it took over 10 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us. Other tables around us were seated after us and managed to place their orders before we did, which was frustrating. That said, the food made up for it. Breakfast was delicious, and sipping coffee while taking in the stunning view was the perfect way to start the day. If the service had been quicker, it would have been an all-around perfect experience! read more
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Joshua L.
Yvelisse., It’s wonderful to hear you had such a delightful…
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7 months ago
We are absolutely in love with this place. Steven was a delight. The food was VERY impressive. Everyone super helpful and kind, incredible view and the music hit the spot too. A very lovely experience we would highly recommend. read more
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Amazing view and food here . Also shout out to Eddie made us feel at home! Definitely visit if you are here read more
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Great service, excellent food, wonderful view! Had breakfast here. Had the green shashuka and coffee, $32 total. The server was friendly and personable. Shashuka had fingerling potatoes, butternut squash, wilted kale, 2eggs, verde, jack cheese, and avocado. Freaking amazing! Nice jazz retro music and phenomenal veiw. What a great start to my day. read more
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Joshua L.
Ginger., thank you for sharing your feedback. It's appreciated that…
7 months ago
Laila was amazing and the view incredible. Breakfqst was bomb!l! We ordered a 3 egg omelette with goat cheese, spinach, and tomato. We also ordered the French toast and mimosas. Everything was great I definitely recommend read more
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Eddie was incredible! Lovely views, great martini, incredible oysters. Above and beyond service read more
7 months ago
Great atmosphere. The view is absolutely stunning. Jimmy was the bartender and my server, and he was fantastic. I had the beet salad and the Rockfish, and both were quite tasty. Great wine list too. read more
Where do I begin? This isn't your average hotel restaurant serving just hotel guests. This is a million-dollar, five-star dining experience with stunning views! It deserves to be a destination in itself, attracting visitors specifically for the food. From the ambiance, music, and jazz nights to the exceptional cuisine and staff, everything is top-notch. Make sure to ask for the complementary bread, to die for.. we ordered it twice. I wish Yelp allows me to upload more content to show everything we ordered and the ambience. Plus, you get validated parking! Enjoy a meal in La Jolla without the hassle of street parking--just luxurious convenience! This is my 3rd time at the place. Never disappoint! read more
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