Shooters Bar & Grill

our server Travis was the best. So polite, so attentive and very personable. We will definitely…read morecome back because of his service. Thank you

We visited from New York and stopped in for lunch, and we are so glad we did! Brittney was…read moreabsolutely the best. She was attentive, friendly, and made our meal even more enjoyable with her top-notch service. If you're looking for a great lunch spot with staff that truly cares, this is it. Thanks again, Brittney! The lemonade was amazing!!!

Mezcal flight

Fun drinks and apps!

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Rooftop Dining with amazing views

Catania

Stopped in to Catania one day for an early dinner/late lunch and it was delicious! I had pasta and…read moremy husband had pizza and they were both excellent! The food was tasty, the staff were incredibly friendly, and the restaurant has beautiful views and interior. Overall it was a great experience and we will definitely be back!

10/10 Catania delivered. Our server Robert was a top notch professional and coursed us out…read moreperfectly. We got a helpful run down of the menu and everything we tried was excellent. Favorite pasta was TAGLIATELLE ALLA PORTOFINO, and our favorite pizza was the Wild Mushroom with added Sausage. You have to get the Snow Pea salad if it's in season, so delicious! The vibes are great, as you'd expect.

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Zoya

4.7(178 reviews)

3.0 mi•La Jolla

Amazing pizza, hummus, falafel, and chicken shawarma sandwich!!! Got us in towards the end of the…read morenight and we were very happy with the overall ambiance and delicious food!! We're from out of town and I hope it is still here when we come back to visit!!

Where do I start? This place was superb. I had a party of seven from work. Reservation experience…read morewas great. We called to add a couple extra people, and then those people didn't show; they rolled with the punches. The table was set when we got there. Service throughout was friendly, prompt, over and above. Ambiance was great, in a very important way: There was nice music, but you could hear yourself think! Nobody had to repeat themselves a million times. Perfect sound level for a group our size. But the food was the absolute star of the show. Literally everything was perfect. For shareable appetizers, we got both the trio and the mezze plate. It was basically hummus flights, with pita triangles and multicolored carrots. All the hummus types were delicious. But a special shout-out to the truffle hummus--it was divine. It was very truffle-y, but it was also very light and creamy. Somehow that's not a combo I expected. Next, I'm already a falafel fan, but good *Lord* their falafel was unreal. Some kind of perfect crispiness on the outside and soft flakiness inside that I've never experienced before in falafel. I asked the server what he'd recommend, and he said beef kebab. I got the beef kebab. He was not wrong. The meat itself was sumptuous. And I just moved from Texas, where every other backyard BBQ has someone smoking their brisket for 18 hours. This was the kind of cook where even the marbling melts in your mouth. Even the carrots were good, I don't know what to tell ya. 10/10.

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Chicken shawarma

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Packed on a Thursday

Slowly Restaurant & Lounge

Stopped by on a Tuesday evening and it was pretty much empty. Would have been nice if they had a…read morededicated parking lot but most places don't. The obvious lots on either side are reserved for other businesses. Staff were very friendly - the perfect balance between helpful and leaving us alone. The only food complaint was the wings appetizer was a bit boring. Porkchop and cauliflower were cooked perfectly. Margaritas were good. Creme brulee dessert was perfect size for 2. I don't go to PB often and there's lots in this area but I'd consider going again. We thought the EDM playlist was unique and an unexpectedly good choice while still being plenty quiet for conversation.

Great atmosphere, service, and drinks!…read more I've been on the hunt for a Pisco Sour and found myself at Slowly! Dropping by for drinks, we were seated on their patio beside a warm fire pit. I got their Patient Pisco Sour while my partner got the Pomegranate Mojito. The Pisco Sour definitely packed a punch! Quite strong, yet rich and palatable. The real star, however, was surprisingly the Pomegranate Mojito. Pomegranate happens to be one of my favorite fruits, and it's quite rare to find anything pomegranate flavored, let alone a drink! Tart and refreshing, this might just be my new go-to drinky drink.

$1.50 Oysters Are Back. *Social Hour Only

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Limoncello Negroni, Dragonfruit Margarita, and Yuzu Mezcal Sour -- some of our most popular cocktails in Pacific Beach

The Whaling Bar

3.9(130 reviews)

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We arrived at The Whaling Bar just after the La Jolla Concours, on a mission for dessert--and…read morewalked straight into the buzz of their Martini Hour. The place was lively, but luck was on our side: one perfect booth remained for the four of us sweet seekers. We settled in and immediately starting gabbing (versus checking out the menu). George came over to take our order. Without even glancing at the dessert menu (a bold move, I'll admit), I asked for one of each dessert to share--paired, of course, with a couple glasses of Scarpetta Rosé bubbles (okay so I glanced at te wine menu). Priorities . What arrived was equal parts surprise and delight. First, a charming little glass jar filled with lightly whipped crème fraîche and topped with salted caramel--simple, elegant, and absolutely delicious. And then... the "hamburger." Cue the table going completely silent. Naturally, we had questions. Our server walked us through this masterpiece from the bottom up: a golden caramel cake "bun," topped with a chocolate-coated ice cream "patty," a delicate mango gelée "cheese," and even "pickles" made from matcha cake. Finished with a second warm cake layer and a touch of garnish we were too excited to fully catch--because at that point, we were already diving in. The contrast of warm cake, cool ice cream, and rich chocolate was nothing short of fantastic. Playful, unexpected, and genuinely delicious--exactly the kind of dessert experience you hope to stumble upon. Thank you, The Whaling Bar, for the sweet surprises. We'll absolutely be back--next time for martinis, and I've already been told the duck meatballs are not to be missed.

Note to self: happy hour red blend is disgusting…read more Service was nice but not fast. Vibes very cute.

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Ceasar Twinkies

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The Long Goodbye

Sea & Sky

4.4(142 reviews)

1.8 mi•La Jolla

Laila was amazing, very friendly, and knowledgeable! Would…read morerecommend this restaurant

For food I had the steak and eggs which was amazing though, kinda small, and service was amazing…read more The ambiance felt welcoming as the waiters were super kind and talked to our table a lot (in a good way). Our servers were Laila, and Eddie, amazing people.

Beautiful décor

Hokkaido Scallops with english peas and morels mushrooms

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Drinks at sunset.

Hideaway

4.3(507 reviews)

5.3 mi•Pacific Beach

This place has great drinks and overall such a great time. Highly recommend the Spicoli. Spencer is…read morethe man!

hideaway is the best place to be, it's one of my favorite bars here in pacific beach! the food is…read moredelicious and you cannot go wrong with their weekly deals! the staff is so friendly and makes every trip memorable:) shoutout to spencer, he made my first trip memorable back in November. he is kind and always has a smile on his face and treats everyone well! you gotta come on their college nights on Thursdays (especially if you love house), the music and DJs are such a vibe!

Pretzel with warm cheese fondue and mustard

Cookie and Vanilla Ice Cream Dessert

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Frozen Moscow mule

The Honey Pot

3.8(23 reviews)

We went here for our office Christmas party. The place is beautiful. The room we were in was…read moregorgeous. Had a very art deco/gatsby vibe. The service was excellent and the food was great. I had a perfectly cooked steak! Highly recommend it!

CLOSED FOR "REMODELING" as of 5/12/26. They are unsure if/when they will reopen. The Beeside…read moreBalcony is still open and operating as usual. They have good food and a great location on Prospect

1.8 mi•La Jolla, La Jolla Shores

The interior

Cheese board, truffle fries, slider, and Mexican Mule.

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Bee's cheese plate

Shore Rider

4.4(867 reviews)

Stopped by hungry after kayaking the caves and was greeted at the front by a cardboard cutout of…read morethe rock lol. After we sat ourselves, a nice waitress came and gave us menus and some water. Music was blasting and the atmosphere was great! We decided on the yellowfin ahi poke bowl (seared ginger scallion style) and paid a bit extra for the load it up! option, which added seaweed salad, avo, edamame, cucumber, and cabbage salad. It was yummy! The ginger flavor was not too overwhelming, and it really came through in the ahi. We also got the carne asada beach bowl, which unfortunately didn't have as much flavor as we had hoped. The portion size was pretty generous and overall the ingredients seemed fairly fresh. Thanks for filling our bellies!

FOOD 10/10 We had the poke nachos , it was fresh, crunchy,…read moretasty. It was so good, I did not even take a picture. Service 10/10 My party was 4 adults/4 kids and the servers were so good about getting our kids food out first. They were patient and def was family friendly. The ceviche was 10/10, Poke bowl 10/10 , tacos 10/10

Shore Rider Interior from West Wing, featuring wrap around bar seating.

Salmon Tacos. Seasonal.

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Shore Rider Burger with Tots.

Cove House

4.4(545 reviews)

Delicious for a quick drop-in in La Jolla. Prompt and friendly service. Outdoors with a view of the…read moreocean... what more can you ask for. No need for a full meal if you just need a holdover. We grabbed the waffle fries (just the right amount of salt, I thought, plus great aioli and spicy Sriracha ketchup) and the beet and burrata salad and split them both. Wife got the margarita; it was nice. I really enjoyed my peach and ginger mocktail. Great stuff. If you get the waffle fries but don't like spicy food, consider asking for 2 aiolis instead of aioli + Sriracha ketchup. Not sure if they'll do it but the Sriracha ketchup is definitely spicy. I didn't mind because I just moved from Texas.

Beautiful location, and food to match! Stopped here for lunch/brunch and ordered the chilaquiles…read moreand a mezcal Marg. The chilaquiles were amazing, I got it with the chicken tinga and although it was a large portion it was so good I was determined to finish it lol . The service was quick and just a great all around stop while in La Jolla which isn't as pricey as some of the other spots around the village. Highly recommend!