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A photo of The Grill at The Lodge at Torrey Pines restaurant
1. The Grill at The Lodge at Torrey Pines
4.6
Exceptional(2390)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Jolla
Booked 67 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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2. RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla
4.5
Awesome(2728)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • La Jolla
Booked 26 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. Le Papagayo Encinitas
4.4
Awesome(2271)
Price: Moderate
• American • Encinitas
Booked 29 times today
Le Papagayo blends New American and Pacific Coast cuisine to create an amazing fine dining experience. The Chef and Myself combine the freshest of local ingredients and flavor to create a unique character for each meal created from scratch. Dining at Le Papagayo is a full experience that will delight all your senses. Amazing food and a warm and inviting dining room which looks like an art gallery are all part of the experience.We also offer a heated patio and unplugged live music every night.
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4. Ember & Rye
4.6
Exceptional(1278)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Carlsbad
Booked 21 times today
Dine overlooking the 18th green at this Richard Blais steakhouse... of sorts. This delightful collaboration with acclaimed chef and television personality offers delectable steaks and fresh seafood dishes rooted in fine local ingredients, served in a casual, vintage clubhouse setting located at the signature Arnold Palmer designed Aviara Golf Club.
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5. Isola La Jolla
4.8
Exceptional(799)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 16 times today
My Nonna's name was Isola, a wonderful cook who gave me a passion for food and fresh, simple ingredients.I have vivid memories of my grandmother turning plain bread into amazing desserts, simple apples into incredible fritters sprinkled with a little sugar and honey, and even treating my sunburns with olive oil. Thirty years later, I still savor every meal and moment.Isola is proud to serve the finest local ingredients, dalla vite, from the vine. I hope you enjoy every bite, plucked from my family tree for your table. Buon appetito!
A photo of Beeside Balcony La Jolla restaurant
6. Beeside Balcony La Jolla
4.4
Awesome(181)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary European • La Jolla
Booked 14 times today
Beeside Balcony is a hidden gem in La Jolla Village, CA with a relaxed seaside chic décor where guests enjoy global mediterranean cuisine and ocean views from interior and the balcony. A third generation chef of Spanish and Italian descent, and hailing form Paris, France, Christophe's restaurant career began at 17 in the kitchen of his father's restaurant in Pasadena when they first emigrated to the USA. Upon returning to southern California in 2011, Christophe spent 8 years as the managing partner of Eddie V's Prime Seafood in La Jolla. Here he deepened his knowledge of sourcing and cooking the freshest seafood available, while delivering world class service. The laid back coastal vibe of La Jolla, combined with the attention to detail from Christophe's fine dining background, infuses Beeside Balcony with an easy elegance that elevates any gathering, and makes the perfect backdrop to showcase his global mediterranean menu. Ask About our Speakeasy!

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  • MariaVIP
    San Diego •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Love Ember & Rye restaurant. Most delicious meal. Many favorites, as I keep coming back. We enjoyed the Wedge salad, Filet Mignon, Ahi Tuna Tostada, Shrimp Cocktail & Osetra Caviar dip, simply the best.!! Perfection!! Pepared by Chef Jon and his team. Amazing service by Jessie. Perfect location, stunning views of the Aviara golf course.
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    Ember & RyePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Carlsbad
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    4.6
  • LindaVIP
    San Diego •31 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Wonderful lunch. Great location. Outstanding service.
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    The Grill at The Lodge at Torrey PinesPrice: Moderate• American• La Jolla
    •
    4.6
  • John
    San Diego •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Everything was amazing. Omar and Chris had super friendly vibes the whole entire staff were amazing had a warm and inviting feeling some of the most amazing food thanks to the chef omar 🙌🏼 me and my wife will be back thank you Red O for making it a memorable night.
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    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• La Jolla
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    4.5
  • Giovanna
    San Diego •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Absolutely enjoyed every minute of our dining experience. Everyone was nice, knowledgable, friendly and professional. We were given time to enjoy starting with drinks, our appetizers were fresh, full of flavor and will definitely have them on our next visit. Our main courses were full of flavor, the pizza was delicious, some of the best that I have had in a long time. The pasta was fresh with generous portion ( enough to bring home for lunch). Everything was well presented and full of flavor. Ended the evening with coffee and dessert, left fully satiated and looking forward to our next visit.
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    Isola La JollaPrice: Moderate• Italian• La Jolla
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    4.8
  • Jeff
    Greater Boston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 7 Feb 2025
    Live the vibe, music, food, and location. Service was also great from time I checked in
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    Le Papagayo EncinitasPrice: Moderate• American• Encinitas
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    4.4

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