Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in La Jolla

111 restaurants available nearby

1. Duke's La Jolla

4.6

Exceptional(6513)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • La Jolla

Booked 124 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.

2. Le Coq

4.4

Awesome(259)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • La Jolla

Booked 59 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.

3. 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.)

4. The Whaling Bar

4.5

Awesome(62)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • La Jolla

Booked 20 times today

Rediscover The Whaling Bar in La Jolla, blending historic charm and modern luxury. Once beloved in the La Valencia hotel, it's back after ten years, mixing its rich legacy with today's elegance. Known for its cozy atmosphere and top-notch service, it's been updated for contemporary tastes without losing its heritage essence. Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski, with a background in America's top kitchens and Iron Chef America, leads the culinary journey, offering a menu that combines classic and innovative approaches. The Whaling Bar invites both old fans and new to enjoy luxury and become part of La Jolla's ongoing story.

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5. Eddie V's - La Jolla

4.9

Exceptional(5585)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 79 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.

6. Puesto La Jolla

4.6

Exceptional(2107)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • La Jolla

Booked 54 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.

7. NINE-TEN

4.7

Exceptional(2922)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • La Jolla

Booked 23 times today

Led by award-winning, nationally-recognized chef Jason Knibb, NINE-TEN offers the perfect combination of sophistication and casual elegance and an ideal location along lively Prospect Street in the Village of La Jolla. Recognized with MICHELIN distinction, NINE-TEN’s globally-inspired, locally-sourced cuisine features the best of the harvest from local artisans where products are selected daily for the restaurant’s seasonal menus. Dine indoors or al fresco on our sidewalk patio or back terrace with peek views of the Pacific Ocean. Heaters and blankets are available during the colder weather. Private dining rooms are also available for groups of 8 or more. Breakfast is served Wednesday through Friday, 7 am to 11 am. Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday, 7 am to 2 pm. and features $6 mimosas and $8 Bloody Marys. Lunch is served Wednesday through Friday, 11:30 am to 2 pm. And dinner service is available Wednesday through Sunday, 5 pm to 9 pm. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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8. Queenstown Village

4.6

Exceptional(247)

Price: Moderate

• New Zealand • La Jolla

Booked 17 times today

La Jolla's new hot spot has arrived!! NZ eats opens its newest Queenstown location in La Jolla village. With a beautiful design and decor the vibe is what everyone is raving about. Serving brunch and dinner every day with a mix of New Zealand fare and American comfort food. Full bar offerings with on trend craft cocktails, local beers on draft. and the first retail wine list for a restaurant in La Jolla. Come in and discover your new favorite restaurant!

9. Isola La Jolla

4.6

Exceptional(780)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 19 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!

10. Aldea La Jolla

4.0

Excellent(50)

Price: Expensive

• Regional Mexican (Baja Med) • La Jolla

Booked 1 time today

Aldea is a Baja Coastal inspired kitchen & bar located in the heart of La Jolla village. It's menu, crafted with passion and precision, is an inspiration of the vibrant flavors of Baja and SoCal coastline. Aldea, Spanish for "village," is committed to making your visit one you'll be sure to remember. Aldea, where community thrives and memories are made.

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Christopher
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined today
What amazing date spot. We love Tara Monsod’s Animae and her unique come packaged in an exciting new way. Maybe best gnocci we have ever had!
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Le CoqPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• La Jolla
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4.4
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Charlie
San Diego •14 reviews
5.0
Dined today
As always, the food was delicious! The service was top notch! And the ambiance was perfect with a nice ocean view of the La Jolla cove! My only suggestion to the restaurant is to have more beer selections, particularly IPAs and draft. They have no draft beer at all, they have four different types of beer only! And they need a waiting food. Otherwise, we had a great experience, we will return again.
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Eddie V's - La JollaPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• La Jolla
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4.9
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Hamiltonvip
San Diego •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Man, I noticed a few bad reviews for this place but we totally disagree. This is a cool, smaller restaurant attached to the Hotel Valencia. It has a nice u-shaped bar with what seemed to be mostly locals hanging out talking with the staff. Upscale vibe but not "stuffy" La Jolla vibe. The cocktails were amazing and fairly creative. We also thought the food was excellent, contrary to what a few other folks have said. The braised short rib Mao, crispy pumpkin squash, and twinkie ceaser were the standouts. Only minor downsides were that you can smell the seals a little bit and it was a bit chilly inside, as the door was kept open. Overall we really enjoyed our experience.
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The Whaling BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• La Jolla
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4.5
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Kami
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Service was incredible for a birthday celebration for 6 of us. Duck Crostini and Lamb Ribs were outstanding.
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CataniaPrice: Expensive• Italian• La Jolla
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4.7
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Christy
Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great experience all the way around. Food is amazing and the service is fantastic!
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Duke's La JollaPrice: Moderate• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• La Jolla
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4.6

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111 restaurants available nearby

1. Duke's La Jolla

2. Le Coq

3. Catania

4. The Whaling Bar

5. Eddie V's - La Jolla

6. Puesto La Jolla

7. NINE-TEN

8. Queenstown Village

9. Isola La Jolla

10. Aldea La Jolla

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