Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in University City/Golden Triangle

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1. The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla

4.4

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 17 times today

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar has been focused on successfully pairing contemporary California regional cuisine, with a hip, vibrant, sophisticated setting, to create a cutting-edge dining experience. When Partners JC Clow, William Lewis and Chef Yvon Goetz set out to deliver a culinary experience straight from wine county, little did they know that they would also earn the title of Restaurateurs of the Year for their achievements and have their restaurants in Newport Beach and Tustin earn the title of Restaurant of the Year multiple times!The three partners strive to deliver the best dining experience In Orange County on a nightly basis. Chef Goetz, whose accolades include the AAA Five Diamond Award and multiple Chef of the Year honors, describes his menu at The Winery Restaurant as wine country-driven a perfect match for a wine program that features a list with 650 selections that change weekly and climate-controlled cellars, which can house up to 7,500 bottles!

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2. RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla

4.3

Awesome(2670)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • La Jolla

Booked 45 times today

Dining at RED O is an experience like no other that offers a unique combination of Prime Steak and Seafood with Rick Bayless’ signature Mexican inspired influences. With sustainably sourced and local ingredients, RED O creates flavorful dishes true to the authentic flavors of Mexico. RED O’s team of friendly employees creates a welcoming atmosphere that parallels the luxury resort interior of the restaurant. RED O also features an impressive bar and lounge where you’ll find specialty cocktails, an extensive tequila list and an award winning wine list. The bar also offers Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. daily and Late Night Happy Hour from 9-11pm Friday-Saturday.

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3. Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC

4.8

Exceptional(4956)

Price: Expensive

• American • University City/Golden Triangle

Booked 88 times today

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

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4. True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTC

4.6

Exceptional(1059)

Price: Expensive

• American • La Jolla

Booked 36 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in San Diego for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located in San Diego at Westfield UTC center in The Pointe, next to Soul Cycle in the Nordstrom wing. Entrance closest to La Jolla Village Drive and Genesee Avenue. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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5. Bazille - Nordstrom University Town Center

4.8

Exceptional(187)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • La Jolla

Booked 3 times today

This full-service restaurant with a casually sophisticated atmosphere features bistro cuisine and a full bar. Enjoy fresh salads, specialty entrées, signature cocktails, a wine list and housemade desserts.Nordstrom is located along Genesee Avenue, between La Jolla Village Drive and Nobel Drive. Bazille is located on the 2nd floor, overlooking the main courtyard of the newly expanded UTC. We offer a full bar with wine, beer & hand crafted cocktails, as well as open patio dining. We are open for dine-in service, covered, heated outdoor patio dining and to-go orders with Curbside Pickup. Call (858) 812-3582 to place your order.Join us for Brunch on weekends;July 4th hours: 11am-5pm

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6. The Amalfi Llama - San Diego

4.4

Awesome(335)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • University City/Golden Triangle

Booked 56 times today

The Amalfi Llama reimagines the culinary landscape by seamlessly merging the allure of a rustic live-fire steakhouse with the flavors of Italian cuisine, a culinary haven where genuine cooking, down-to-earth cuisine and stylish flair intertwine. Guests embark on a journey from Southern Patagonia to the Mediterranean coast of Italy as they indulge in a multisensory experience that transcends boundaries – from the soothing cream decor to the intimate ambiance of crackling embers accompanied by the melodies of vintage Italian vinyls. Embracing the essence of a modern farmhouse, The Amalfi Llama revolves around an open parrilla grill and wood-burning oven, harnessing fire, smoke, coals and embers to craft dishes. The restaurant’s ethos also meets design with Latin American and Mediterranean influences, resulting in an inviting environment adorned with light woods, natural light and subtly elegant finishes, defying traditional steakhouse and Italian restaurant conventions.

7. Duke's La Jolla

4.6

Exceptional(6513)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • La Jolla

Booked 118 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.

8. Le Coq

4.4

Awesome(259)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • La Jolla

Booked 58 times today

Le Coq is James Beard Best Chef finalist Tara Monsod’s new wave French steakhouse. Inspired by the modern Parisian culinary landscape, chef Tara reinvents classic dishes through her signature approach, blending cross-cultural references and ingredients for a distinctly SoCal expression of French cuisine. Bright touches and hyper-seasonal products ground the menu with San Diego style, while nods to chef Tara’s Southeast Asian background are interwoven throughout. Located in downtown La Jolla in a 1930’s historic building with exposed brick walls, steel trusses, and a barrel-vaulted ceiling. Into this storied shell is inserted a posh 1970’s diner club.

9. Catania

4.7

Exceptional(2055)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 27 times today

Inspired by an Italy road-trip Chef Ryan and I (Arturo) took back in 2008, we’re pleased to introduce Catania, the newest member of the Whisknladle Hospitality family. Here, we’ll be featuring simple, seasonal and authentic Italian Coastal Cuisine (None of the Italian version of TexMex you see most other places). Our commitment to authenticity will be evident in our use of wood burning ovens and grills, an all Italian wine list as well as an exclusively craft Italian Beer program. (Yes, Italy has an amazing craft beer movement nobody’s heard about.)

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10. Eddie V's - La Jolla

4.9

Exceptional(5584)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 69 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic creative cocktails and enjoy signature appetizers.

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alhamza
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined today
It was an amazing experience food is 10/10 service 10/10
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RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• La Jolla
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4.3
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Julievip
San Diego •38 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Sam is just the best server! And one of our group had had the butter fish, so five of us tried it tonight and it was absolutely outstanding and perfectly prepared. It was a little noisier tonight because the place was packed As always., a wonderful experience.
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Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTCPrice: Expensive• American• University City/Golden Triangle
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4.8
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Michael
Virginia •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Delicious food beautifully presented. I had the shrimp and scallops with risotto special. There were many specials so don’t judge by the regular menu. Service was a tad slow - kitchen issue I think - but it was worth the wait.
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The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La JollaPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• La Jolla
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4.4
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Alanvip
San Diego •33 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 Nov 2024
Food is amazing as always. You can taste the quality in each bite. Great service.
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True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTCPrice: Expensive• American• La Jolla
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4.6
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Julie
San Diego •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Nov 2024
Excellent service, food and ambience. Special thank you to our kind and courteous server Sofia. Sofia went above and beyond to ensure our evening was perfect. She was warm, attentive, and knowledgeable, making us feel truly cared for throughout the evening.
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Bazille - Nordstrom University Town CenterPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• La Jolla
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4.8

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114 restaurants available nearby

1. The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla

2. RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla

3. Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC

4. True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTC

5. Bazille - Nordstrom University Town Center

6. The Amalfi Llama - San Diego

7. Duke's La Jolla

8. Le Coq

9. Catania

10. Eddie V's - La Jolla

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