Good great, service excellent! Mackenzie was our Host and Server and did a fantastic job. Made suggestions and helped us through a lot of special requests. We will definitely ask for her when we return! Manager material! Bill read more

Pretty darn good. They have plenty of pizza options and I think that's the way to go. We got the meatballs and some pastas for the kiddos. Very kid friendly. The staff are all so nice. read more

Good vibe and ambiance, good service, good pizza. Bad salad, overly battered/too crispy buffalo wings. Wouldn't seek it out but would stop in for pizza if I was in the area. Definitely would be a great place for a couple drinks and sharing a pizza with a friend. read more

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Been here a few times. Great spot to hang out and have a few cocktails. Recommend flat bread and cocktails are well thought out. Damon was our server and provided great recommendations for food and drinks. Cool dude. Cheers! read more

Wheat & Water - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

Wouldn't recommend ordering pick up here. When we got home we noticed they didn't honor any of the modifications we chose and the chicken sandwich was undercooked. This used to be one of our favorite spots but this was super disappointing experience. read more

Great place awesome food. We had the burrata Brussels and bbq pizza it was all so tasty! Our server Damon was such a pleasure gave us great recommendations on drinks and food. Very attentive and such a fun personality which really made our experience! Will definitely be coming back! read more

Dined on the dog-friendly patio tonight. Hostess was really nice but unfriendly server negatively impacted the experience. Food was mediocre - the $18 Hamachi Crudo was disappointingly small, and the Potato Pizza was just okay. Poor value for money combined with rude/subpar service makes this an unlikely return visit.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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While our go to is the mushroom pizza, we decided to switch it with the arugula prosciutto pizza. This pizza lacked luster. My kid was happy with the kids burger so we couldn't get the photo. The fries were good too though. read more

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Portions are very generous. I mean hefty as it gets. The service staff- Daemon really took care of our family. He's Knowledgeable of the menu and confident with his answers. We unfortunately have a peanut allergy and he has us at ease. No worries at all. He's got this Swagger but professional side to it. A true asset to the team with a brilliant future The music was great and really set a lively vibe. Can't wait to come back. Corkage fee is $12. Very reasonable if you care to bring your own bottle of wine. One more thing, the cookie a la mode dessert is phenomenal. read more

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A group of four of us went for lunch and split two pizzas, and also got drinks. It was the perfect amount of food, and the Pool Boi cocktail was a tasty spin on a mojito type drink. They have indoor and outdoor seating, including a patio are that seemed to be reserved for a private event today. They have lunch and daily specials that the waitress explained once we sat down. She was friendly and helpful the whole time, checking to make sure we were all good and bringing fresh water. read more

Excellent pizza crust. Chopped salad was divine. Damon is super helpful and kind. We will be back.

My friend and I went last night 12/13/2025. We went for the 2 for 1 margarita special they have advertised on their instagram. Neither the waitress nor the bartender knew what i was talking about even though I showed them the post, so they did not honor the deal. We were served cold food. Service was terrible. We've been there many times and this is the first time this has happened. Super disappointing service has gone down. read more

$5 draft beers !!! Mia, our waitress, was extremely friendly and attentive as we were celebrating cinco de mayo (eve). Food and drinks came out super fast. There's even a deal where it's $15 for a full pizza and beer. Perfect place to grab a drink with friends on the weekend. You really can't beat $5 drinks... especially in San Diego. read more

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I want thank you for the delicious drinks Mia was my bartender so cute and super nice make really good cocktails Great environment and nice place read more

Wheat & Water - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

What a great place! All I can say is, if we had service like this in the town I come from, we'd could do a lot more business. Tonight, we come in and they're very welcoming to our family, including the toddlers. Then after the kids spilled stuff off the table the staff has to come and clean up... this adorable waitress, Makenzie, laughs and says, "clean up on aisle one!" She teases the toddler and cleans everything up and asks us what else she can do for us . Oh and by the way, did I tell you how great the food is ? The pizza with bechamel sauce was wonderful and so is the beet salad. This was a really fun night and it's a great restaurant. Oh I forgot to say they also play a great soundtrack: I heard the Rolling Stones at least three times. read more

The atmosphere is absolutely great. The location is perfect, the food is wonderful, hands down to chef Junior. We tried the steak, pizzas, salads, dessert, and everything was great. This is our favorite spot from now on. read more

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warning pizza's are small. also we asked for ready and delivered at 7. and they dropped them off to early. sorta bummed. oh and 5 small pizzas and 2 salads was $241 so bring your dad's wallet read more

Ugh this place. We live in the neighborhood and have tried this place FIVE times, really because there are only a few places to eat in bird rock for lunch. The food is nothing to write home about but it's not bad. However the service is and has always been horrible, to the point of insulting. This review is for Sunday, the bartender was already clearly drunk when we arrived and ignored us. I had to ask a passing waitress (who was the only bright spot here) to wipe the messy bar off. Bartender did at least 2 more shots while we sat there, and then another male server came on and he did a shot immediately. I don't get it, is it a job or a party??? And who cares as long as you're serving customers. Not sure how this place stays in business. 2 stars only cuz the female server was great. read more

Wonderful diverse menu and especially good pizza. Our waitress suggested just the right beers and and her name created quite a sensation at the table "Destiny". We will be back! read more

IMO- if you can walk there, it's pretty good. I wouldn't drive out of my way to go there. I do go there quite often but they need to step it up a little bit. Bbq chicken pizza is yummy, burger is ok. If you're hungry, you will be happy here! read more

Great spot for pizza and trivia! The food is wonderful and loved the energy. Also I could actually hear the questions during trivia!

I always forget about Bird Rock, but they have such cute restaurants! We met up with friends at Wheat & Water. They made sure we had reservations since this place can fill up quickly on a Friday night. The space has a casual and comfortable feel and we enjoyed sitting on the heated patio. Our food was tasty! I ordered the krabby patty which is a crab cake sandwich. The sandwich was really good! You can order it with either a side salad or fries. I went with the salad, but it had lots of arugula and spicy greens, so make the decision you want and get the fries! Their pizzas are phenomenal. My husband got the gabogool and it was perfectly spicy with crisp and thick meat on top. The crust was perfection! Solid spot! read more

Went for pizza and pitcher night and was not disappointed! Any pizza and any pitcher for $11 off? Yes please! So many delicious pizzas to choose from, we went with the Gabagool. Very tasty and spicy! We were sat right away, ended up sitting at the bar and had great service while also getting to catch some of the football game. Will definitely be back to check out their other daily specials, happy hour, and other pizza options! read more

Went here with some friends on a week night and wasn't overly impressed. I will say the interior is super cute, has that beachy La Jolla feel to it. Lots of tables both indoor and outdoor. Service was so so- took forever to get our initial drink order so we just ordered food and drink at the same time. We ordered a few of the cocktails which all were very sweet, flavors weren't well balanced either so one of them was overwhelming with mint. We ordered a salad and charcuterie board and the kitchen was super slow, given the time we waited for the food I would've thought it would've been higher quality. As we approached closing the team looked antsy walking around eyeing us and made us feel super rushed to finish up and get out. Overall not a bad spot but make sure you've got time and I would go well before closing... read more

Food was good but the pizzas were very thin and very wet -- the kind you either need to eat with a fork or wrap around the crust. Very messy meal! Wish they were thicker. Went through maybe ten napkins each but they do give you a bucket with napkins and extra utensils so maybe they know. Service was great, very attentive. read more

Wheat & Water - Gabagool - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

Loved the atmosphere at this little joint in Birdrock. We had a few pizzas, drinks and I had the burger. It was really good for the price. Damon is seriously the best. Super friendly, on it with everything, and just makes the whole vibe better. He gave awesome recommendations and made me and my family feel right at home. If you go, definitely ask for Damon! read more

Holy . This place is SO good! I got the ceaser with chicken and meatballs and it was legit the best of both I've ever had! Our sever was Destiny and she was the sweetest most attentive server. A+++ service and food!! Plus I love how they are dog friendly. Muffin also gives the food and service an outstanding review!! read more

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We hosted a Welcome Party on the Wheat and Water outdoor patio a couple of weeks ago for our daughter's wedding weekend. We worked closely with Andrew on our needs and special requests and he did an amazing job of accommodating our group. Everything from the food and beverage we selected, table placement, and layout of the space, could not have been better. In addition to the party, we had a private family dinner before hand ordering directly from the menu and bar on a separate tab. Everything was delicious. The food came out hot and on time and was refreshed throughout the evening. Our server, Makenzie, along with Andrew, handled the entire event with grace, efficiency, and humor. The evening could not have been more perfect. Note about the photos, we did bring in some of our own decor! read more

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Great time here, our server Mackenzie was amazing! Loved the vibe, energy, and the food was so good! Definitely will be coming back!

Great service and atmosphere. Food is mediocre. A little bland but it's a good local staple.

I had been wanting to go to Wheat & Water for a while now because people in Birdrock have recommended it to me and they were right - didn't disappoint! It's a casual spot but also cute enough for a date night. Portions are big and great for sharing. We got the linguini and meatballs, caesar salad and cheese pizza. The pizza was by far the best but the meatballs and garlic bread were also so good. If you want to get some wine, the house wine was surprisingly good. It was a french wine from Cotes-du-Rhone, not too dry and not too sweet. We had tons of left overs and were too full for dessert so definitely will have to come back to try those! read more

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My husband and I hosted our family of 20 at Wheat and Water after our small wedding ceremony and the entire experience from start to finish exceeded our expectations. I was in contact with Whitney months before and she was so helpful answering all of our questions. We sat in their side patio and it was decorated so nice, perfect for hosting any type of gathering. Whitney personally took care of us and our family, she was so sweet and gave us amazing service, I cannot rave about her enough. Their food is amazing, woodfire pizza and wings were my favorite. Drinks were delicious and came out super quick. Our entire family loved the entire experience. Don't let the bad reviews fool you, this restaurant has great food and awesome people running it. Special thank you to WHITNEY and her team for making our day so special. read more

We love Wheat&Water. Great food-our current fav-the shareable-steak/chimmichuri on a bed of arugula-and toast points-YUMMMMM!! Great service!!Yummy drinks-espresso martinis-and nice Mexi beer. Walkable distance to our house. When you are there, you are family. Great addition to the LJ-BirdRock community. We are glad you are here!! read more

So thankful I live so close to this restaurant. Their pizza is insane with clever flavors (my favorite is the classic and baked potato). I love the vibes here and it's always going to keep me coming back :) read more

Wheat & Water - Baked Potato - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

They brought the crust baaaaaack! If you're looking for a great gluten free crust, definitely go here and get it!!! SO. GOOD.

This was a great dinner spot for kids. We were quickly seated, and our waitress brought a paper menu and crayons before we got settled. Their kids menu is great, and the kids had exactly what each wanted. The food came out very quickly and was all good: we shared a bbq chicken pizza and Brussels sprouts, while the kids got a cheeseburger, grilled cheese, and pasta. Good food, and great service that caters to the littles: Wheat and Water is a huge win for parents. read more

Pizza was very small. The back of the restaurant was too dark. We had to turn on our phone light to see the menu. Service was ok. You have a horrible happy hr. It's from 4 to 5. It's a joke since people get off at 5. Why don't you have it til 6. Not going to this place again. read more

Awful. Stood outside for 20 minutes waiting for them to open. The specials are listed for Dec 23, per their website they are open today. Awful when you tell your hungry and thirsty kids we are going out for pizza and they randomly aren't open but the lights are on. read more

This is the spot! Our servers, Damon and Mackenzie were the best and the food and drinks were on point. If you are ever in the area, slide through and you will have a great time. read more

What's more bitter than beer? Their pizza! It was burnt. Been wanting to try this place for a while and sad to say I don't think I will be in a hurry to come back. Complementary water was lukewarm (can't really complain since it's free) Their Chicken Wings with house-made Calabrian chile buffalo sauce was too chewy and fatty. The Spinach & Strawberry Salad sounds refreshing. But it lacks flavor, I think they forgot to put the honey vinaigrette we didn't taste any dressing at all! Other than that, the atmosphere is nice and the servers are friendly, but the food needs improvement. read more

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