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    Shorehouse Kitchen

    4.3 (2.4k reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
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    Dogs allowed

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    Crispy Parmesan Risotto & Honey Cured Bacon
    Paulina M.

    Came to shoreline kitchen during a quick san diego trip! We came on a saturday morning around 9:30 AM and there was no wait. Parking around is a bit hard to find, ultimately had to park a few blocks down. We got the maple chicken sandwich and an eggs benedict and both were really good. Service was 10/10

    Bloody Mary
    Tanner G.

    I came for brunch on a Thursday around 11:30 and the place was busy, but not overly packed so seating was quick. I got the Classic Benedict, with the Crispy Hash Browns, and though the hollandaise was delicious there were some problems with the texture of the English Muffin. One side (that came with an already punctured-ish egg) was really tough and hard to cut through. However, the other side was light and fluffy. Another part I wasn't a fan of was that their Canadian Bacon leaned on a thicker cut and a saltier side; but there was still a generous amount of slices. Service was great and were kind in making some modifications to the menu with the scramble. There was also not a long wait time for the food to come out. Ambience leans towards beachy with a nice outside patio and a cozy seating on the inside. Though I didn't fully enjoy the item I got, I would go again and try others of their classic brunch or lunch menu.

    Egg white Mediterranean omelette
    Michelle R.

    It pains me to leave 3 stars but the service was SO slow. Maybe it was just this timing or being understaffed but it didn't seem busy when we arrived. The food was delicious and the service was slow. After our day date doing kayaking on Sunday morning (11am) across the street at EveryDay California, we saw Shorehouse across the street and the reviews looked good. We came in at 1pm on Sunday and quickly got a table. Thankfully we just had our party of 2. I did see the Yelp waitlist showed 17-30 min but we got right in and seated outside. We were quickly seated but I wish the rest of the experience would have been faster. Our server took our order after 10 min. FOOD- it took a while to get our food. 40 minutes after ordering and a guest that came after us got their food before us. -Monterey omelette - 8.5/10- my husband thought it was good with the chiles and made with quality bacon. -Egg white Mediterranean omelette- 8/10 - I liked that they offered healthy options. The omelette wasn't soaked in oil which was appreciated! -Caramelized Tahitian French toast 10/10 - I had a bite and this was delicious. We did have to ask for syrup though. Overall, this is a tasty place but maybe avoid sitting out front or going on a busy day.

    Quinoa, Roasted Beet & Asparagus Salad
    darnise p.

    Enjoyed a few hours at the beach. Asked a local where to get food was directed to the strip of restaurants. Fee options but when we stopped at Shorehouse Kitchen we knew we'd be happy with the choice as the person who greeted us was friendly and said "take your time". The roasted red pepper bisque had grilled cheese toast that was tasty and filling. The cucumber avocado sandwich with the seasoned fries complimented the soup perfectly. They also serve breakfast foods as well. Plenty of seating indoor, covered patio and on the street dining. Any seat is the right seat

    Christine D.

    You can never go wrong with having brunch in La Jolla. The atmosphere is nice and it's a small quaint corner restaurant. You can find parking on the street. I found 90 minute parking on a Thursday morning across the street. Bobby was our waiter and he did a great job accommodating us. My sister and I ordered the coffee dream. It's like an espresso martini. It was really good. Sweet coffee is always fun. We were seated outside. It was a beautiful day. My sister had mushroom omelet and I had the chicken pistachio pesto burrata sandwich. My meal was ok. It came with thin fries which was good enough. The bread was kind of stiff and the taste was bland. It was a decent sandwich but I probably should've just ordered breakfast. I might try the Carlsbad location next time.

    Smoked Salmon & a Bagel
    Alice Y.

    They have a yelp waitlist which is perfect for planning your wait. We came on a Saturday morning and got seated immediately since we were at the top of the list. I ordered the salmon avocado bagel which comes deconstructed and it was great! The bagel was warm and perfectly toasted and portions were perfect for me. It was really nice to sit out on the patio - perfect weather and there are umbrellas that provide shade outside. Service was nice but a bit slow - they seemed like they might be understaffed and it was pretty busy at the restaurant.

    Egg white Mediterranean
    Jason Y.

    I ordered the Egg White Mediterranean omelet and it was pretty good. Service was nice and working hard during brunch rush. Overall great spot in the shores. Only street parking.

    St. George Ibarra Mocha
    Vivian H.

    Cute spot at one end of the La Jolla shores downtown strip with lots of outdoor, dog-friendly seating. They even have a full doggie menu! We arrived at 1 on a Sunday and I added us got the yelp waitlist while walking up. However upon arrival a minute later there were multiple tables available and they were able to seat us right away. Yelp said there was a 10-min wait with a few parties in front of us, so would not rely on yelp waitlist in the future.. Menu looked great, with classics as well as special items. Something for everyone between the breakfast and lunch menus, as well as a pretty extensive cafe and alcoholic menu. I was eyeing the Kyoto coffee, juices, and samovar teas, but landed on the St. George Ibarra Mocha instead since my MIL went for a spritz and we're on holiday! It wasn't too sweet but definitely a nice treat and best as a dessert after our savory lunches. Her limoncello spritz was also super yummy and both were booooozy. Carnitas poblano cornbread benedict - I don't typically get Benedicts but this sounded intriguing and so glad we got it. Perfectly poached eggs and flavorful carnitas on this great cornbread - no hollandaise needed (kept on side). The hashbrowns were crispy as promised. Quinoa pear pomegranate salad was a great combo of flavors and textures! Filling even without adding more protein (though recommend adding perhaps salmon). Tarragon chicken salad was ok - surprisingly underseasoned, not very flavorful, and the chicken was chopped smaller than I prefer. I'd skip. It was a very light dish, if that's what you're feeling! Great friendly service which we appreciated. The pastries inside looked really good too. I'd love to try a bite of those, their mango guava pancakes, and poblano white chicken chili in the future.

    Danielle G.

    I've been here three times, each times breakfast was delicious! It seems like there's always going to be a long wait, the longest we've ever been is about 15 or 20 minutes. Staff are always very friendly and attentive, even when they're busy. They have great French toast, yummy avocado toast, and then the good basics like scrambled eggs and bacon.

    Salted Caramel Waffle
    Zan L.

    I grew up in La Jolla, so I have been coming to this street for decades to dine and can honestly say Shorehouse Kitchen is one of my favorites, in terms of breakfast. We stopped in this morning for brunch and had a wonderful meal. We were a party of four and arrived around 9:30 and did not have to wait at all for a table. Inside is quite large they have outdoor and indoor seating available and many different table size options. Our server was polite and everything that we ordered came out very fast. Parking this area is pretty easy, we were able to find a free street spot very close to the front door. I started off my breakfast with a Salted Caramel Latte and honestly loved it. Salted caramel is one of my favorite flavors so I was expecting to like it and was happy to see it was as good as I hoped. With that theme going I decided to get the Salted Caramel Waffle and also really liked it. It was a thin waffle, not one of the fluffy Belgian types, but more so the type at a Waffle House. My waiter advised me that it wasn't very much in terms of size so I ordered a side of scrambled eggs and cheese and thought it was a nice addition and felt it was a good size for one person. I would highly recommend this place to anyone and I plan to be back again in the near future.

    Conner J.

    While Le jolle is not necessarily the place to go for food, this is the exception. We ended up getting a bloody marry and veggie benidict and both were great. In fact the bloody marry inspired us to start making them at home so we got the stuff for it right after. The benidict had a nice mix that even included a pistatio spread which worked well. The hash was probably the best hash I have had. A perfect ballance of crispy edges and tender insides. It all might be a bit pricy for breakfast but worth it. The atmosphere was nice but nothing crazy either. There was a decent amount of natural lighting and seating next to it which was nice. One of the small touches that I liked was the addition of a dog menu that they post on their front stand. The staff was friendly and had plenty of good recommendations. We lucked out on parking but It seems like normally pretty rough to find a spot. Overall a great place to grab breakfast.

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    Matthew H.

    Our drinks were fine...after several tries. Two of our three drinks were messed up. Our daughter's smoothie had bits of plastic in it. Fortunately, she's old enough she didn't choke. My wife's chai came in the wrong size with regular milk, despite ordering almond milk...good thing she wasn't allergic. Then, the replacement drink was the wrong size and missing the espresso shot. Moral of the story, go when they're To Go counter is slow...seems that they can't handle the perceived pressure of a rush. Frankly, seems that they are in need of systems. Drinks were dropped off on the counter without a receipt or announcement, which led to other customers wondering which order was whose, and drinks were left getting cold. The ambiance was a perfect fit for La Jolla, tasteful beach vibes.

    Egg White & Tofu Frittata
    Marlene G.

    This place has a long wait on Sunday but I'd say it was worth it! I'm glad that they used the yelp wait list since it made it a lot easier to know when the table was ready for us. We got the following: Monterrey omelette - the plate was a lot smaller than the frittata but the omelette tasted great and also came with a side of toast and hash browns Tofu frittata - this came with a side of hash browns and I got the homemade biscuit. The frittata was super yummy and the hash browns were perfectly crispy and seasoned. The biscuit was light, fluffy and buttery! Really enjoyed this! There is plenty of outdoor and indoor seating! It's located at the corner of a street that isn't too busy so ambiance is really nice! My only issue was that service was a bit slow and we had to ask for waters multiple times - and then our water wasn't refilled for a while

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    Ask the Community - Shorehouse Kitchen

    Do they serve breakfast burritos? Because I can't see it in the menu...

    Yes they do. Just not on the menu

    Do they have bottomless mimosa?

    No they do not. I do recommend their pineapple mimosa.

    Do they offer any decaf coffee?

    Yes, they have decaf

    Is there on site Parking?

    No. Street parking only, which can be frustrating in the summer. There's a free public parking lot at La Jolla Shores beach that's ~10 minute walk. Also, the #30 MTS bus stops one block from the restaurant. Parking tip: arrive for breakfast… Read more

    Is there a kids menu?

    I have not seen a kids menu at Shorehouse. You may want to call them directly at 858.459.3300.

    Do they have much indoor seating? Wondering how it would be with rain

    Decent amount. Open air but still covered.

    How can i make a reservation for 6 people?

    Are you able to call? Check the website.

    Do they offer bottomless mimosas?

    Not that I seen when I had my mimosa, but who knows, they may accommodate that or work that into their menu. :)

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