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NINE-TEN

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN Plate2022

From the OpenTable editors: Nationally recognized chef Jason Knibb brings a sophisticated touch to local fish and produce at this restaurant inside the longstanding Grande Colonial Hotel. Whether you’re in the ocean-accented dining room or score a sought-after seat on the terrace to watch the seals and surf, you’re in for a quintessential San Diego experience.

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Philosophy

MICHELIN-recognized NINE-TEN offers globally inspired, locally sourced cuisine with an emphasis on produce from local artisan farmers, featuring the unique seasonal style of cooking with menus dictated by the local harvest. The service is enthusiastic and spirited, while gracious and unassuming. The staff is exceptionally well trained and educated in food preparation and wine pairings.

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Additional information

Location
910 Prospect St., San Diego, CA 92037
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Description
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.
Phone number
(858) 964-5400
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Farm-to-table, American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Wed–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon, Tue 2:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa

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Experiences

Mercy of the Chef Tasting Menu
US$130.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A Chef driven tasting menu experience, highlighting the best that NINE-TEN has to offer. Start with an amuse bouche followed by 6 courses including selections from our menu with a nightly specials or Chef's creations tossed in. Add in wine pairings chosen by our Sommelier with each course to round out your meal. Please inform us of any allergies or dietary preferences so we can craft the perfect menu for you. A 20% service charge will be included for all Mercy of the Chef reservations.

Private dining

Popular dishes

Little Gems "Caesar" SaladUS$16.00
shaved parmesan, croutons, white anchovy dressing
English Pea SaladUS$19.00
charred snap peas, purple ninja radish, ricotta, smoked rhubarb jam, pea tendrils, mint, matcha, sherry pea dashi vinaigrette
Roasted Vegetable SaladUS$19.00
carrots, turnips, caulilini, hazelnuts, frisée, crispy spigarello, hazelnut/sorghum vinaigrette
Jamaican Jerk Pork BellyUS$19.00
baby carrots, Swiss chard, plantains, black-eyed peas, spicy jellies & sweet potato purée
Cacio e PepeUS$22.00
porcini mushroom spaghettini, cured egg yolk, parmesan, cracked black pepper, shaved mushroom
Smoked Potato AgnolottiUS$23.00
confit Chino farms potatoes, black truffles, crispy black trumpets, crème fraiche, brown butter potato dashi
Ahi CrudoUS$23.00
citrus segments, kumquats, vanilla, nasturtium, orange/yuzu/habanada vinaigrette, burnt yuzu powder
Hamachi SashimiUS$23.00
marinated baby shiitake mushrooms, watercress, scallion vinaigrette

Entrées

Roasted Honeynut SquashUS$31.00
delicata squash, cipollini onion, whipped ricotta, roasted pecan, arugula, honey/sherry gastrique
Grilled Half Jerk ChickenUS$39.00
Confit Japanese sweet potato, broccolini, pickled green onion, Jimmy Nardello peppers, Fresno chili sofrito
Pan Seared Verlasso SalmonUS$44.00
morel mushrooms, beech mushrooms, wild onions, sorel, citrus cured trout roe vin jaune
Smoked Liberty Duck BreastUS$48.00
golden beets, grilled radicchio, pistachio, chanterelle mushrooms, duck demi
Pan-Roasted Cascade Creek Lamb LoinUS$48.00
roasted fennel, spinach, tangerine, radicchio, vadouvan/squash puree, preserved yuzu salsa verde, lamb jus
Maine Sea ScallopsUS$46.00
baby leeks, roasted Granny Smith apples, Swiss chard, watercress, begonia petals, herb/buttermilk emulsion
Grilled Prime RibeyeUS$54.00
maitake mushrooms, roasted spring onions, lettuce, shaved cipollini onions, burnt tortilla purée, guajillo demi
NINE-TEN BurgerUS$21.00
half pound angus beef, house-made pickles, butter lettuce, tomato, mustard seed aioli, choice of mixed greens or fries

Dessert

Seasonal SorbetUS$12.00
three scoops of house-made sorbet
Lemon TorteUS$13.00
mascarpone mousse, lemon cream, sponge cake, yuzu gel, peanut crumb, buttermilk ice cream
Banana ParfaitUS$13.00
banana cake, caramelized bananas, banana ice cream, salted caramel espuma, white sesame seed tuile
PavlovaUS$14.00
Strawberry sorbet, rhubarb compote, candied pistachios, vanilla cream
Half Baked Chocolate CakeUS$14.00
caramel sauce, choice of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

What 2,979 people are saying

NINE-TEN reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Diego
Californian
San Diego
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

NINE-TEN offers an exquisite dining experience with "outstanding food and service," highlighted by inventive flavors and beautiful presentations. The "Mercy of the Chef" tasting menu is a standout, offering a memorable culinary journey. With its welcoming atmosphere and skilled staff, it's a top choice for special occasions and everyday indulgences.

2,979 Reviews

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SDdiner
San Diego6 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
They forgot to bring a birthday dessert for my friend, even though I wrote a note on Open Table and also confirmed with the hostess when I checked in.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional all around. Would highly recommend asking your server for recommendations. Our server’s recommendations weee top notch.
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Victor VIP
San Francisco10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Everything was really good; our only complaint was that everything seemed a bit rushed. Just a little slower between courses etc would have been great.
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Rosa VIP
Greater Boston14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding! We did the tasting menu for our anniversary. This is the second time we have done it. We loved the food and the service. Would definitively come back.
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marilyn VIP
San Diego13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and service outstanding as always. But the noise level was so loud.
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Eric
Montreal3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Le restaurant est combiné au bar de l’hôtel. Ce fut très bruyant pour la moitié du repas. Nous nous attendions à un environnement plus agréable pour un restaurant supposément primé Michelin. Le nourriture était apprêtée avec raffinement, mais des doutes sur les pétoncles qui avaient un léger goût d’ammoniac. Service moyen. Nous ne recommandons pas.
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Diner
San Diego12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Favorite place in town - great food and service - try it.
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Alexander VIP
San Diego16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I have lived in Manhattan, Austin, LA, Miami, Brooklyn, and finally settled in San Diego after having kids... We love SD, but the one thing that is consistently disappointing is the restaurants. I get that SD might rank lower than NYC and LA... but it's just annoying how much (MUCH) better the dining scene is in Austin, Miami, and Brooklyn. Not only is SD food disappointing, but the prices are HIGHER. Ug. So once in a while, when we have a great meal, it's something to remark on. I'd say that Nine-Ten represents the best meal we've had so far in SD. Looking forward to returning.
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Lori VIP
Palm Springs10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was so good we can’t wait to go back. Service was excellent also.
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Jeff
Seattle9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great service, good food, good value for a fine dining establishment. It is rare to find such a trifecta in any restaurant that claims to be a rated restaurant in a high priced neighborhood.
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FAQs

NINE-TEN offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 964-5400.

NINE-TEN is rated 4.7 stars by 2979 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

910 Prospect St., San Diego, CA 92037

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Description
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.
Phone number
(858) 964-5400
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Farm-to-table, American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Wed–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon, Tue 2:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa

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NINE-TEN

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About this restaurant

Why they're an Icon

Staff spotlight

Jason Knibb

Executive Chef

Jose Alonzo, III

Pastry Chef

Chris Russo

Sommelier

Philosophy

Dining areas

Additional information

50 San Diego Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Mercy of the Chef Tasting Menu

Parlor Room

Grande Terrace

NINE-TEN Restaurant Buy-Out

La Jolla Room

Sun Room

Custom inquiry

Cacio e Pepe

NINE-TEN Burger

Hamachi Sashimi

First Course

Little Gems "Caesar" SaladUS$16.00

English Pea SaladUS$19.00

Roasted Vegetable SaladUS$19.00

Jamaican Jerk Pork BellyUS$19.00

Cacio e PepeUS$22.00

Smoked Potato AgnolottiUS$23.00

Ahi CrudoUS$23.00

Hamachi SashimiUS$23.00

Entrées

Roasted Honeynut SquashUS$31.00

Grilled Half Jerk ChickenUS$39.00

Pan Seared Verlasso SalmonUS$44.00

Smoked Liberty Duck BreastUS$48.00

Pan-Roasted Cascade Creek Lamb LoinUS$48.00

Maine Sea ScallopsUS$46.00

Grilled Prime RibeyeUS$54.00

NINE-TEN BurgerUS$21.00

Dessert

Seasonal SorbetUS$12.00

Lemon TorteUS$13.00

Banana ParfaitUS$13.00

PavlovaUS$14.00

Half Baked Chocolate CakeUS$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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