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Paradisaea

$50 and over

Californian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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.

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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.

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Additional information

Location
5680 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037-7523
Phone number
(858) 255-8011
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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 Anders Rubini will take you on a beautiful food journey.

Popular dishes

Baked Alaska FlambéUS$22.00
grand marnier, blackberry sorbet, vanilla parfait, coca cake
Honey and Chamomile Crème BrûléeUS$15.00
strawberries
Chocolate MousseUS$16.00
chantilly, hazelnut brittle
Olive Oil CakeUS$15.00
lemon glaze, crème fraîche
Strauss Milk and Honey SundaeUS$15.00
soft serve, honey oat shortbread, avocado blossom honey
AffogatoUS$13.00
vanilla ice cream and espresso
Seasonal Ice Creams and SorbetsUS$15.00

Drinks

The WhalerUS$20.00
stars milk soft serve, bourbon cream, grand mariner, coffee liquor, cocoa rum
Sandeman Cream SherryUS$16.00
Lustau Pedro Ximenez SherryUS$16.00
Sandeman Ruby PortoUS$13.00
Amaro NoninoUS$19.00
Amaro MelettiUS$13.00
LazzaroniUS$13.00
Château Laribatte, Sauternes, France 2022US$22.00
Banyuls Rimage, Roussillon, France, 2012US$19.00

What 609 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
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Diego
Californian
San Diego
Innovative
San Diego
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Paradisaea delights with its vibrant ambiance and "exceptional culinary journey" that leaves diners eager to return. The menu features standout dishes like the jalapeño Caesar salad, Wagyu Au Poivre, and creative mocktails. Service is "top notch" with attentive staff like Taylor and Bridget enhancing the experience. Enjoy diverse indoor and patio seating options.

609 Reviews

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Darjené VIP
San Diego16 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time visiting this restaurant and it was amazing!
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Marsha VIP
San Diego17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were pleased to find the Bar had a happy hour with Oysters for $1 before 5pm. They were delicious! At 5pm we sat at our reserved table. The menu was unique! We decided to split a number of dishes! They were all amazing! We started with the Hamachi! It was fabulous! Then we had the mashed potato dish as a side! We ordered next the ravioli! Just a delicious small treat! Finally we order the fish and chips which had a taste sauce. We also tried the goat cheese appetizer and salad. Very well done! We saw the chicken dish which was beautiful but large enough for the family! We will definitely revisit this wonderful restaurant.
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Tamra
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Drinks were spectacular and the best Haddock I’ve ever eaten. Highly recommend!
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janette
San Diego7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The bartender was amazing but our server was not the best. We constantly had to call for him because he was never around to assist any st the bar.
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Jesus
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They made our night gorgeous very friendly staff gave us a night we won’t forget thank you.
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Julie
Northern MI17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Go for the bread alone, it’s that good!! But every dish we had was fantastic. Well curated menu, depending on what’s in season. A “must” destination for foodies. Service was almost 5 star also, except our server left us with obviously finished plates for a solid 15 mins. Was just about to go find her when she reappeared. Host stand very welcoming!
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marjaneh VIP
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always such a great time at paradesea. I love everything about it. And their new chef is fabulous
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Sara VIP
Sacramento3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible! Wonderful options. Great staff. New fave restaurant.
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Dalmira
Mexico City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Todo excelente, servicio, ambiente y comida. Teníamos dudas de cenar en la terraza y no nos decepcionó en absoluto! La recomiendo bastante.
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Terry VIP
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great service and food. had a wonderful timed will be back soon
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FAQs

Paradisaea is rated 4.7 stars by 609 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(858) 255-8011
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Paradisaea

Make a booking

Why they're an Icon

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Menu

Popular dishes

Diver Scallops

Pan Seared Scallops

Hand Rolled Tagliatelle

Menu

Desserts

Baked Alaska FlambéUS$22.00

Honey and Chamomile Crème BrûléeUS$15.00

Chocolate MousseUS$16.00

Olive Oil CakeUS$15.00

Strauss Milk and Honey SundaeUS$15.00

AffogatoUS$13.00

Seasonal Ice Creams and SorbetsUS$15.00

Drinks

The WhalerUS$20.00

Sandeman Cream SherryUS$16.00

Lustau Pedro Ximenez SherryUS$16.00

Sandeman Ruby PortoUS$13.00

Amaro NoninoUS$19.00

Amaro MelettiUS$13.00

LazzaroniUS$13.00

Château Laribatte, Sauternes, France 2022US$22.00

Banyuls Rimage, Roussillon, France, 2012US$19.00

What 609 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is Paradisaea restaurant rated?

Is Paradisaea currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information