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Javier's - La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(3,596)La Jolla - 2
Cesarina
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(5,589)Ocean Beach - 3
Steak 48 - Del Mar
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(1,596)Del Mar - 4
LEILA
Price: Expensive•Middle Eastern•4.7(691)North Park - 5
Benihana - San Diego, CA
Price: Moderate•Japanese•4(7,461)Mission Valley
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insideOUT
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.8(2,379)Hillcrest - 2
STK- San Diego
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.3(3,367)Downtown - 3
Mister A's
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.9(8,727)Downtown - 4
Juniper & Ivy
Price: Expensive•Unspecified•4.7(8,097)Little Italy - 5
The Marine Room
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.6(8,264)La Jolla
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Great Maple San Diego
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(4,419)Hillcrest - 2
Duke's La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Hawaii Regional Cuisine•4.6(6,602)La Jolla - 3
CUCINA urbana
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(7,123)Banker's Hill - 4
Cloak + Petal
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.6(979)Little Italy - 5
Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(9,261)Cardiff By The Sea
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- LLizethSan Diego •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe service was great, and the food was delicious! I recommend this place.More infoQueenstown Bistro - UTCPrice: Moderate• New Zealand• University City/Golden Triangle•4.8
- DDavidVIPSan Diego •28 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAlways a great dinner at Javier’s. My favorite is the Arrechera. Ask for a side of corn tortillas. It won’t disappoint.More infoJavier's - La JollaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Jolla•4.6
- SSandySan Diego •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoExcellent service thanks to our great server, Cathryn, and the rest of the staff.More infoRED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• La Jolla•4.4
- SStevenVIPSan Diego •111 reviews4.0Dined on Jan 15, 2025We normally have a great meal here but it seemed to be a bit off today. We ordered French fries and they came out soggy. I ordered a sandwich and the bread was a bit stale. Service was good.More infoBazille - Nordstrom University Town CenterPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• La Jolla•4.6
- DDylanGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 11, 2025We were treated like royalty, I couldn’t recommend this place more. Although it’s a busy UTC mall and hard to find at first it is worth it. Incredible service and staff and amazing food too. Ambiance was on point, the decorations make you feel like you’re in a fancy mansion for dinner. Overall, amazing spot for a date night.More infoLucreziaPrice: Expensive• Italian• La Jolla•4.5
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Bordered by La Jolla, North Claremont, and Sorrento Valley, San Diego's Golden Triangle is an upscale neighborhood populated by dozens of health and wellness centers. The local emphasis on health carries over to University City and Golden Triangle restaurants as well; many of the eateries serve light, organic, and locally sourced foods. If you want something international, you can find fusion sushi, Mediterranean bistros, and upscale Italian cuisine. Make sure you don't leave San Diego without trying the Mexican food. The Golden Triangle area is home to fish tacos, ceviche, and carne asada crafted with some of the freshest ingredients grown in fertile California. Local wines like San Pasqual Valley, Rancho Bernardo, or Julian would make a great addition to your meal.
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The best reviewed restaurant in University City/Golden Triangle is Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC
The restaurants with the best service in University City/Golden Triangle are Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC, Queenstown Bistro - UTC and The Amalfi Llama - San Diego
The restaurants with the best ambiance in University City/Golden Triangle are Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC, The Amalfi Llama - San Diego and Queenstown Bistro - UTC
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