Best Restaurants for Anniversaries in University City/Golden Triangle

9 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel

4.2

Price: Moderate

• American • La Jolla

Booked 19 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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2. Manhattan of La Jolla

4.7

Exceptional(1754)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 20 times today

Manhattan of La Jolla transports you to the best of New York via the cozy, upscale village of La Jolla. Located in the Empress Hotel on Fay Avenue, it is an elegant, casual and classy place where you would expect to see Old Blue Eyes or Danny Ocean romancing a beautiful woman while she sips her Cosmo over dinner. With quality Italian charm, Manhattan offers classic cocktails that get you into that New York swing--and the entrees are as good as it gets. Liberal olive oil, garlic, lemon and pepper complement the Zagat Award winning veal chop, steaks and seafood. Signature scampi, classic cannelloni, pasta al dente, and other succulent dishes, plus professional service and decor make this a terrific spot for a romantic dinner or mixing business and pleasure. Manhattan in La Jolla gets you the best of both worlds. Manhattan is an award winning La Jolla favorite, celebrating its 36th year.

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3. The WineSellar & Brasserie

4.9

Exceptional(1006)

Price: Expensive

• French • Sorrento Mesa

Booked 4 times today

Established in 1988, The WineSellar & Brasserie is San Diego's premiere destination for fine wine and exquisitely crafted locally sourced, organic fare. Consistently ranked among OpenTable's Top 10 local restaurants, The Brasserie has been honored with either Wine Spectator's "Grand Award" and "Best Of Award Of Excellence" every year since our inception. With your meal, enjoy a bottle from the adjoining WineSellar boutique wine shop or choose a wine from our award-winning list. Either way, you’ll find an outstanding selection of unique small-production wines not found anywhere else. Not in the mood for wine? Choose from our rotating list of craft beers or seasonally available craft cocktails.

4. Torreyana

3.8

Excellent(126)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Torrey Pines

Booked 1 time today

From breakfast to dinner and everything in between, the dining options at Torreyana are designed with you in mind. Savor delicious dishes prepared with only the freshest ingredients, or unwind with a craft cocktail by the outdoor fire pits at sunset. Additionally, enjoy an all-star selection of craft beer while you catch a game in the lounge on our 14 HD TVs including an 82-inch TV with surround sound.

5. Ambrogio15

5.0

Exceptional(842)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Pacific Beach

Booked 5 times today

An authentic but unique Milano gourmet pizza, a special dough recipe, an innovative pizza-making process, high-quality Italian ingredients, a holistic approach to the food and beverage world, a focus on sustainable agriculture and farming, along with a deep love for Milano, where Andrea, Giacomo, and Luca grew up, and for San Diego, where they studied, worked and became who they are now. These are some of the concepts that make up the Ambrogio15 project. The idea was born in both Milano and San Diego, in the minds and the hearts of three young Italian guys who decided to leave the corporate world to begin a new adventure of passion, friendship, and a bit of foolishness.

6. The Pony Room

4.8

Exceptional(1513)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 40 times today

The Pony Room is a favorite among locals and resort guests alike. In addition to an extensive selection of all expressions of agave spirits, it is also home to one of Southern California's most impressive wine and hand-crafted, seasonally inspired signature cocktail lists. The Pony Room serves exceptional, American inspired comfort classics with daily specials.Live Music 7 nights a weekJoin us every Saturday and Sunday for Brunch on our beautiful hacienda inspired terraces from 11am to 2pm.

7. Pacifica Del Mar

4.5

Awesome(4875)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Del Mar

Booked 34 times today

Perched atop the Del Mar Plaza in the heart of the Village, Pacifica Del Mar has remained a local gem for years as one of the neighborhood’s most sought-after places to dine, wine and gather with friends and family. Their menu showcases casual and inspired fare - like fresh seafood, steak and pasta - complimented by an award-winning wine list and creative cocktails.Whether you choose to dine on their cozy ocean view patio, or join them in our vibrant dining room or bar, their warm service and great food and drink will provide a memorable dining experience.We look forward to seeing you at Pacifica Del Mar. Please note that in an effort to give our staff enough time to turn over and sanitize tables between diners, reservations will be limited to an hour and a half for parties of 4 or less, and 2 hours for parties 5+. We thank you for understanding and helping us keep things safe for you.

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8. Baci Restaurant - San Diego

4.9

Exceptional(1910)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Old Town

Booked 8 times today

Baci Ristorante offers diners a hint of old world Italian charm, with plush booths, white tablecloths, and gracious servers clad in tuxedos. While the decor is subtly modern, the menu is classic, celebrating Northern and Southern Italian cuisine. Specialties include classic pasta dishes, veal, and fresh seafood, with especially tempting daily specials offered by Executive Chef Domenico Alioto. In addition to the cuisine, the restaurant's charming and welcoming features--include an extensive wine list, elegant patio setting, and romantic main dining room--have made Baci a consistent favorite among locals for over 30 years.

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9. Rosina's Italian Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1222)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Poway / Rancho Bernardo

Booked 25 times today

Rosina's Italian Restaurant is a family-run, casual, and traditional Italian spot that's perfect for anniversaries. As one reviewer mentioned, it's a 'go to restaurant' and another expressed it as a 'hidden gem'. The restaurant prepares its pastas and sauces fresh daily, offering a great Italian dining experience.

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MartiVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We each had a delicious Cobb salad and a cosmopolitan, just the light meal we needed on a chilly Friday evening. The convenience of free parking in their garage is a great perk! And the beach views from the dining room are superb. Best of all was our server, Sarahí, who was delightfully friendly and very efficient. We would return just to enjoy her sparkling personality!
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The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores HotelPrice: Moderate• American• La Jolla
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4.2
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Scott
San Diego •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We love this place. Classic look and feel. Great live music at just the right volume. Standards, pop, classic rock. The food is also excellent.
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Manhattan of La JollaPrice: Expensive• Italian• La Jolla
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4.7
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CarlosVIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
An unbelievable restaurant in an unlikely location. Small, cozy, elegant. Great food and service. An old world feel. And it’s on top of a wine shop. Lunch, happy hour, dinner… you can’t go wrong.
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The WineSellar & BrasseriePrice: Expensive• French• Sorrento Mesa
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4.9
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bruceVIP
San Diego •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This neighborhood gem is a favorite off ours, has been for years. With new expanded menu, and upgraded ambience Ambrogio 15 is headed for new heights. Food is excellent, Italian wine list is diverse and interesting. Having Giacomo and Jacques on premisis is a real plus.
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Ambrogio15Price: Moderate• Pizzeria• Pacific Beach
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5
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ChristyVIP
San Diego •15 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 4, 2024
Service was wonderful, beautiful setting. Food was just OK, we had the bread with hummus, which was a little heavy, the cauliflower bowl had too much lettuce and not enough vegetable.
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TorreyanaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Torrey Pines
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3.8

Best Restaurants for Anniversaries in University City/Golden Triangle

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel

2. Manhattan of La Jolla

3. The WineSellar & Brasserie

4. Torreyana

5. Ambrogio15

6. The Pony Room

7. Pacifica Del Mar

8. Baci Restaurant - San Diego

9. Rosina's Italian Restaurant

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