Restaurants near Scripps Institution of Oceanography

69 restaurants available nearby

1. Piatti - La Jolla

4.7

Exceptional(5067)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 70 times today

Established in 1987, Piatti offers finely crafted fresh Italian cuisine. The soul of the menu is our housemade pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand everyday. Offering a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian trattoria, Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and an immersive market experience so you can enjoy Piatti at home. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.

2. Barbarella

4.3

Awesome(842)

Price: Moderate

• European • La Jolla

Booked 43 times today

Barbarella is a restaurant and full bar located on Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores. Adorned with an eclectic mix of art and boasting plenty of outdoor seating, Barbarella a one-of-a-kind culinary gem with executive Chef Lynn Crawford!

3. The Marine Room

4.6

Exceptional(8240)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 78 times today

For generations of San Diegans, the “Seahorse” symbol of The Marine Room has long stood for its dramatic on-the-surf location and California coastal cuisine. Considering this rare blend of culinary excellence, uncompromising service and beachfront setting, it’s no wonder The Marine Room has become a true San Diego landmark. We invite you to San Diego's iconic dining destination and experience how each tide brings something new to The Marine Room. You’re not reserving a table – you’re joining a 80-year tradition.

4. Marisi

4.6

Exceptional(1085)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 98 times today

Discovering Italy by way of La Jolla, Marisi focuses on Italian hearth cooking with an emphasis on handmade pastas, fine wine and classic cocktails. The menu celebrates the rich diversity of cuisine from across Italy, fashioned in a time-honored tradition of handmade all day, every day. A dream that lives between the Italian and La Jolla coasts, suspended between tides instead of time — a mood more than a plot. A visit that feels a lot like coming home, if home was a warm, charming villa off the Amalfi coast. Marisi is a taste of something you want to remember. We hope you love it.

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5. Eddie V's - La Jolla

4.9

Exceptional(5662)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 98 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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6. Javier's - La Jolla

4.6

Exceptional(3567)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • La Jolla

JAVIER'S presents a rich heritage of elevated Mexican cuisine in a friendly, captivating ambiance. Enjoy hand-shaken margaritas, rare tequilas, craft cocktails and a vast selection of beer and fine wines. Dine with us in the main dining room, al fresco patios, one of our semi private dining rooms, or at the exquisite bar surrounded by one of the West Coast's largest selection of the world's finest tequilas. We at JAVIER'S consider all our wonderful customers a part of our family and thank them for their support and sharing in the success and joy that is JAVIER'S. Come experience the freshness of our original Mexican cuisine in a warm, friendly environment at one of our five locations.Please be advised we don't allow strollers. If you bring your stroller we have a designated area to store your stroller while you dine.

7. Duke's La Jolla

4.6

Exceptional(6583)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • La Jolla

Booked 102 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

4.5

Awesome(323)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • La Jolla

Booked 45 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. Puesto La Jolla

4.6

Exceptional(2135)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • La Jolla

Booked 61 times today

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos. Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, Baja craft beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere. We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, LA Times and the Michelin Guide.

10. Catania

4.8

Exceptional(2082)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 61 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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brian
San Diego •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Dukes has the best views and ambiance, and such a great price point! Service was friendly, professional and efficient. We had a great time celebrating our daughter's 21st birthday!
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Duke's La JollaPrice: Moderate• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• La Jolla
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Virginia
Minneapolis - St. Paul •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A perfect dining experience. Brian was our waiter, and he did an excellent job explaining the menu and checking on my food allergies. The meal was delightful and there is no topping that view.
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The Marine RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• La Jolla
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pennyVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Marisi is a lovely restaurant.. The service is excellent the atmosphere is inviting and charming. The food is excellent and innovative. Very fresh ingredients, wonderful fresh pasta. Everything about the restaurant is first class.
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MarisiPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• La Jolla
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4.6
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Anderson
San Diego •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We love it here! Come about 2-3 times a year for special occasions or just date nights. Highly recommend it
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Javier's - La JollaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Jolla
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LauraVIP
San Diego •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
It was a perfect Christmas Eve dinner. The decor was on point. Food was great and reasonable. The steak was just undercooked so we had to send back to redo. Overall great!
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BarbarellaPrice: Moderate• European• La Jolla
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4.3

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1. Piatti - La Jolla

2. Barbarella

3. The Marine Room

4. Marisi

5. Eddie V's - La Jolla

6. Javier's - La Jolla

7. Duke's La Jolla

8. Le Coq

9. Puesto La Jolla

10. Catania

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