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James' Place, San Diego, CA

James' Place

4.2
4.2
1055 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Asian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Healthy
****JAMES PLACE IS NOT CURRENTLY SERVING SUSHI****

James’ Place is a high quality and moderate price dining establishment. Specializing in Asian fusion cuisine, with a large variety of appetizers, and a nice selection of entrees.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Unspecified, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 638-7778
  • Website
    http://jamesplacesd.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    James Holder
  • Catering
    James' Place Prime and Seafood offers on site and off site catering
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a Private screened in dining area that can fit up to 18 people, or the out side patio can be reserved for up 32 people for sit down dining, you can also reserve the entire restaurant.

Menu

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What 1,055 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
James' Place is a delightful pre-theatre dining experience for La Jolla Playhouse patrons. Guests rave about the "great food and ambiance," with standout dishes like the crispy rice and grilled spicy BBQ shrimp. Service is attentive, ensuring timely arrival at the theater. "Convenience cannot be beat" for a seamless evening.

1,055 Reviews

  1. Leslie

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Though the location is convenient, there is no longer any sushi on the menu - making this destination less exciting and with less of a draw than in previous years.

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  2. Olga

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat here often on our way to the theater. We are always impressed with the quality of the food and service. We enjoy the meal, and are always served and finished in time for the show!

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  3. Ann

    San Diego

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite place to dine before seeing a wonderful performance in the La Jolla Theater district. Atmosphere is quiet with an elegance. Varied selection of entrees with a decent wine list.

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  4. Ethel

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the restaurant. Delightful atmosphere, good food and excellent service. Perfect place to dine before theatre.

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  5. Mike

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Disappointed the sushi bar wasn’t open. We enjoyed everything else though.

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  6. Derelynn

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Missed the sushi during our visit last night— I tried something different and it was ok but I was really looking forward to the California tolls, my usual go-to before theater. Lovely service.

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  7. William

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic menu, food and ambiance! And the location at La Jolla Playhouse could not be better!!

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  8. Lewis

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We go to plays often at the La Jolla Playhouse and finally were able to dine beforehand at James Place. While the service was very good and the ambiance relaxing, the seating was uncomfortable. But by far the most disappointing aspect was the food itself. The lobster tail was tough, the shrimp just okay, and the soup was bland. Unacceptable at a place that prides itself on steak and seafood, especially at their prices. We will not be going back.

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  9. Barbara

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is the place to go to before a play/musical at La Jolla Playhouse. The cocktails are great and the menu provides a range of choices to satisfy even the pickiest eater.

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  10. linda

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    No sushi available on menu - lost their sushi chef. Scallop appetizer was awful. Scallops were over cooked and lacked any real taste. Appearance on plate looked unprofessional. I would definitely take this appetizer off the menu - at least they figure out how to make it!

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James' Place is rated 4.2 stars by 1055 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for James' Place

2910 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, CA 92093

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Gilman Dr.
  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Unspecified, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free on Weekends $2 on weekdays after 4:30pm.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    James Holder
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://jamesplacesd.com/
  • Phone number
    (858) 638-7778
  • Catering
    James' Place Prime and Seafood offers on site and off site catering
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a Private screened in dining area that can fit up to 18 people, or the out side patio can be reserved for up 32 people for sit down dining, you can also reserve the entire restaurant.
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