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The Main Dining Room at Paradisaea - Paradisaea, La Jolla, CA
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Paradisaea

$50 and over
Californian

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2 people
20:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
A celebration of food, cocktails, art, and warm hospitality. Housed in the historic Piano Building, in the heart of the vibrant community of Bird Rock, Paradisaea is a destination restaurant and bar, that San Diegans frequent for crave-able, accessible fare, executed at the highest level.


Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: Paradisaea comes from culinary industry heavyweights, including an Eleven Madison Park alum. Its mid-century tropical interiors, imaginative tiki cocktails, and fresh-caught fish entrees mean it's a casual spot that’s equal parts neighborhood gem and dream date-night destination.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 255-8011
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Menu

    US$125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Make your experience at Paradisaea even more memorable by joining us for our wonderful Chef's Menu where Jeff Armstrong will take you on a beautiful food journey.
  • Christmas Eve Dinner at Paradisaea

    US$125.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Experience an exquisite Christmas Eve at Paradisaea, where Chef Jeff Armstrong has curated a delightful four-course menu for your enjoyment. We look forward to hosting you and your loved ones for an elegant and memorable holiday gathering. Please see our menu on our open table page in the menu tab! Price is $120/person and $60/kids
  • NYE CELEBRATION AT PARADISAEA

    US$135.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Come celebrate the end of 2024 with us at Paradisaea. Chef Jeff Armstrong has curated a delightful four-course menu for your enjoyment. We look forward to hosting you and your loved ones for an elegant and festive gathering. Please see our menu on our open table page in the menu tab! Price is $125/person and $65/kids

What 559 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Californian

  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paradisaea offers an unforgettable dining experience with "amazing food and service," making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "unique and appealing ambiance" and the "exceptional culinary journey." While the menu is creative and refined, some find it "a bit pricey." Overall, Paradisaea promises a memorable visit with its passionate dedication to detail.

559 Reviews
  1. Sharon

    New York City

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was just great!! Great drinks and veal milanese to die for!!

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  2. Jennifer

    London

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience. I love this stylish restaurant, exquisite food and friendly, yet professional staff. 5 stars!

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  3. Dr. Bill

    San Diego

    238 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    238 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & yummy cocktails once again, only neg is new auto 5%,”Service Charge” on top of their already high prices, not allowing customers to TIP their gift or present or bonus $$$ to servers/helpers. Owners trying to force & “squeeze” their own customers to pay more to them besides food & bev prices is a not smart action. Cheap, a TURN-OFF, low-class, aggressive, no bueno.

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  4. David

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was everything we expected and more! The ambiance, the culinary adventure, the fabulous and knowledgeable wait staff, the pianist, and the interior decor were utterly fabulous! DEFINITELY will go back!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Gretchen

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining at Paradisaea. We had a great experience. The service was 5+ stars, the team really exceeded our expectations. There was a mix up in communication on one of our entrees but they went above and beyond to make it right. The food was amazing, we had the fresh baked sourdough starter, Chicken and Trout entrees, the ravioli and Creme Brulee for dessert. We will be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. David

    San Diego

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A great, low-key dinner in our favorite neighborhood locale. The chef's menu (salad, chicken with fantastic glaze, dessert) was particularly satisfying for my wife.

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  7. Estee

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best steaks I’ve ever had, great food and drinks and ambiance

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  8. Patty

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and cocktails. Service was amazing and so was the ambience, but like others have mentioned the serving sizes are incredibly small given the price point.

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  9. Analina

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paradisaea is on of my favorite restaurants in San Diego. Always excellent food and service.

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  10. Paul

    Thailand

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Hostess not present at front to greet patrons. My wife had to go find her in the back and when she did the hostess had an attitude with my wife. The service was great to start with then it felt like we were abandoned. We went 20 minutes without anyone checking on the table and waited 30 minutes for the check. The food was cool and had very little flavor. The steak served is advertised as a Snake River Farms Gold Wagyu NYS, it is not. The meat was tough and full of gristle. I eat SRF on a regular basis and their wagyu is so tender you can almost cut it with a fork. The ambience was great. The seats are comfortable.

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FAQs

Paradisaea is rated 4.7 stars by 559 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
20:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Paradisaea

5680 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037-7523

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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