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1. True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTC
4.5
Awesome(1094)
Price: Expensive
• American • La Jolla
Booked 34 times today
True Food Kitchen in San Diego UTC is a gem for brunch lovers! With its 'weekend brunch' mentioned in the restaurant description, it's clear they're ready to serve up deliciousness. Reviews rave about the fresh, healthy ingredients and excellent service. Whether you're looking for a hearty meal or just some delicious drinks, it's a great spot to start your day off right!
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2. Queenstown Bistro - UTC
4.3
Awesome(189)
Price: Moderate
• New Zealand • University City/Golden Triangle
Booked 4 times today
We are the lil sis of Queenstown Public House located in the Little Italy district of San Diego. Slightly smaller, but with the same basic ingredients.A beautiful, comfortable, unique, fun setting. A friendly, smiling, courteous staff we hope you get to know. Guests enjoying the moment, sharing a laugh, whom we hope we get to know. Freshly made dishes; locally sourced, passionately created, many unique…and all delicious. A beer list changing daily, proudly from our award winning local craft SD brewers, and a wine list chosen with care from select vineyards and varietals. With a kiwi inspired lineage, and the spirit, love and good nature from the land of the Maori, we hope you will join us. And if we are so fortunate, then, we hope you will have a little too much of a good time, have a few too many laughs, stay a while, and return again soon to see us.
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3. Bazille - Nordstrom University Town Center
4.7
Exceptional(191)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Jolla
Booked 7 times today
Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (858) 812-3582 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Offering Brunch until 3pm on Saturdays & Sundays.
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4. Barbarella
4.3
Awesome(870)
Price: Moderate
• European • La Jolla
Booked 10 times today
Barbarella is a beloved brunch spot in La Jolla. As per the reviews, it offers a variety of delicious options, including tasty brunch dishes like huevos rancheros and pancakes. The service is consistently rated highly, with customers praising the friendly staff. It's also a great place for families and friends to gather.
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5. California English
4.6
Exceptional(539)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sorrento Mesa
Booked 16 times today
Located in the Sorrento Valley, California English is the newest culinary creation from celebrity chef, Richard Blais. Blais is creating an all-day menu for California English that’ll interpret classic British dishes through the lens of Southern California ingredients.The idea is a fusion of sorts: the laid-back California lifestyle that makes San Diego so unique, mixed with a cozy pub convivial atmosphere where you can meet friends (or mates) for a pint after work, set up a client lunch with fresh oysters on the menu or have a cozy family dinner over a Sunday roast. Everything on the menu is made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients that make for fresh and flavorful dishes. The effortless vibe of casual yet stylish makes for the perfect place to celebrate the joy of the unexpected coming together to make the perfect culinary match.
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6. The Grill at The Lodge at Torrey Pines
4.7
Exceptional(2406)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Jolla
Booked 30 times today
The Grill at The Lodge at Torrey Pines is a restaurant that offers an exclusive view of the iconic Torrey Pines Golf Course. Guests can enjoy wood-fired dishes, craft beer choices, and an expanded patio. The restaurant is known for its decadent Drugstore Hamburger, but it also offers a variety of other dishes, including salads, seafood, and steaks. The Grill is committed to using local ingredients and sound craftsmanship. The restaurant's ambiance is welcoming and thoughtful, and the team is dedicated to providing a memorable experience for guests.
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7. Duke's La Jolla
4.5
Awesome(6677)
Price: Moderate
• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • La Jolla
Booked 111 times today
We are open for indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery! Visit dukeslajolla.com to view our menus or place an online takeout order.You don’t need to cross the Pacific to get a taste of Hawaii. Duke’s La Jolla is San Diego’s island-inspired home, honoring the Ambassador of Aloha, Duke Kahanamoku, with coastal cuisine of Hawaii, craft cocktails and a genuine spirit of aloha. It’s the same authentic hospitality and panoramic ocean view that you’ll find at all of the California and Hawaii Duke’s restaurants, paying tribute to the Duke and welcoming you to celebrate life like the legend himself.
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8. Brockton Villa
4.7
Exceptional(2807)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • La Jolla
Booked 29 times today
Great Food * Epic SunsetsBrockton Villa is a beautiful historic home converted into a restaurant located directly across from the ocean. Our seaside location offers a spectacular view of the world-famous La Jolla Cove, and has become a favorite "show off" spot for locals and visitors alike. We are known for our breakfasts, including our famous Coast Toast. Our chef creates many other wonderful dishes seasonally for lunch and our dinner service.Our house is the perfect place for you to host your next party. Whether it be a wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, baptism, bridal shower, baby shower, or any special occasion.Brockton Villa loves families! Please don't forget to include your little ones in your reservation count!
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9. Mediterranean Room - La Valencia Hotel
4.3
Awesome(1750)
Price: Expensive
• American • La Jolla
Booked 27 times today
Mediterranean Room at La Valencia Hotel is a brunch spot that's known for its weekend brunch menu. Reviews rave about the delicious food, excellent service, and beautiful ocean views. The brunch includes classic dishes like Lobster Benedict, Brunch Board, Pancakes, Egg Scramble, and more. Whether you're looking for a Sunday brunch or a nice spot for a Father's Day brunch, Mediterranean Room seems to hit the mark.
A photo of The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel restaurant
10. The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel
4.2
Awesome(2466)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Jolla
Booked 17 times today
Welcome to beach dining – La Jolla style. Walk straight from the sand into The Shores Restaurant, where you’ll enjoy fantastic ocean views, our open-air patio, a casual ambiance with warm hospitality, and a family-friendly menu meant to please any kind of taste. A big part of the California lifestyle is beach-style dining. The Shores Restaurant is a perfect example with dishes designed by Executive Chef Michael Vaughn. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beachside cocktails, the delicious fare is complimented by unparalleled views of the Pacific Ocean just outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.
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