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The Kitchen at MCASD, San Diego, CA

The Kitchen at MCASD

4.6
4.6
70 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Innovative
The Kitchen @ MCASD
Ocean view dining in the heart of La Jolla.
Menu draws inspiration from the regions of southern Europe, northern Africa, and the Middle East. Including Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey, Israel, Morocco, and others

located at the newly renovated Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 880-8719
  • Website
    http://www.kitchenatmcasd.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • fruits de mer: the study of shellfish + fish

    US$40.00 per person

    Prepaid

    12 Mar 2025 only
    fruits de mer: the study of shellfish + fish | $120 per person Seasonal Ingredients Paired with Luxury Proteins celebrate the season with Chef Tim Kolanko with a five-course dinner and welcome toast each month. over-looking the pacific ocean, enjoy picturesque views and coastal mediterranean vibes in the heart of la jolla $40 per person deposit is due at time of booking and will be deducted at the night of the dinner.
    fruits de mer: the study of shellfish + fish photo

Menu

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What 70 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Mediterranean

  • San Diego

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Kitchen at MCASD delights with "delicious food," exceptional service, and stunning ocean views. Guests recommend it for brunch and themed dinners, praising its "fantastic" location and ambiance. While some note noise and service issues, the menu's creativity and unique presentations shine, making it a "perfect place" for a memorable dining experience.

70 Reviews

  1. Dorena

    Houston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous setting and food. Quiet. Grain bowl was so delicious!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu has been revamped with some great all day options. Special flavors and fresh ingredients.

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  3. Lizette

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was excellent

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  4. Amy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience! Highly recommend this lovely spot.

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  5. Tonnia

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The location is wonderful - beautiful views, easy parking. The food is delicious. The staff is fantastic. The music is great - picked out by the GM. And, it’s dog friendly. Highly recommend it.

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  6. Joel

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, but too noisy. Good service, interesting, unique food choices.

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  7. Peter

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice food, friendly service, exceptional views. We were inside the restaurant, and unfortunately, seated next to a very loud group of drinking women. It was much nicer after they left.

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  8. Fahad

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    fantastic spot for breakfast. Perfectly brewed coffee to beautifully plated breakfast dishes. The highlight for me was the avocado toast, especially with the addition of feta cheese, herbs and Zattar The shakshuka was comforting and flavorful. You can’t go wrong with anything in the menu Friendly service and amazing ambiance and one of the best places for relaxing Sunday breakfast

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  9. Minou

    VIP

    San Diego

    140 reviews

    3.0

    140 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were expecting to have a lovely experience at The Kitchen at MCASD, but frankly it was a let down. We went for lunch, the coffee and the carrot/squash soup were great, however the chicken schnitzels that we ordered were inedible, so much so that we could not cut into it with our knives. We initially decided not to say anything, however, on second thought we told our server and asked to see the Manager. The Manager was very nice and understanding - offered us other options and even if we wanted something else off of the menu to take home, but we did not accept her offer. What was interesting is that she mentioned other people that day had ordered the same item and had no issues - all I can say is they either had sharper knives, stronger teeth or perhaps a freshly made schnitzel. All in all, we probably will go back and just not order the schnitzel but something else since the location and the view is fantastic ...

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  10. Olivia

    VIP

    London

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and service, kind of brunch. The kids loved the parmesan pasta and the chicken. See view is great.

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The Kitchen at MCASD is rated 4.6 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Kitchen at MCASD

700 Prospect St, San Diego, CA 92037-4228

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Prospect and Silverado at The Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options
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