The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel

4.4

2434 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

Welcome to beach dining – La Jolla style. Walk straight from the sand into The Shores Restaurant, where you’ll enjoy fantastic ocean views, our open-air patio, a casual ambiance with warm hospitality, and a family-friendly menu meant to please any kind of taste. A big part of the California lifestyle is beach-style dining. The Shores Restaurant is a perfect example with dishes designed by Executive Chef Michael Vaughn. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beachside cocktails, the delicious fare is complimented by unparalleled views of the Pacific Ocean just outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Californian, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–8:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:45 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–1:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:45 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–3:45 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 551-4660
Website
http://www.theshoresrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Mike Minor
Catering
The Shores Restaurant in La Jolla is perfect for special occasions and offers you and your guests the rare opportunity to dine on the beach. Located along the sands of La Jolla Shores, the Shores Restaurant offers innovative cuisine delicately prepared with freshest ingredients in an unparalleled waterfront setting. For more information or to book your next special event, call (858) 551.4658 or email ShoresDining@TheShoresRestaurant.com today.
Private party facilities
Plan your next event against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean in a semi-private dining venue just steps from the sand. Creatively prepared dishes and an ever-changing seasonal and California coastal-inspired menu will wow your guests in every bite. Our waterfront setting and laid-back beach vibe inspire great conversation. Mingle as you sip cocktails and savor fresh seafood. Let our friendly staff coordinate seating arrangements and menu options for a memorable event.

Location
8110 Camino Del Oro, San Diego, CA 92037
Area
La Jolla
Cross Street
Avenida de la Playa
Parking details
Underground parking is available at the La Jolla Shores Hotel for a nominal fee. Shores Restaurant patrons receive a discounted parking fee.
Public transit
*Please note, Avenida de la Playa will be closed to vehicular traffic through September 27, 2020.
Entertainment
Stunning ocean views of the La Jolla coastline.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

Christmas Day Buffet
US$45.00 - US$89.00 per person
25 Dec 2024 only
Celebrate Christmas day with a lavish buffet at The Shores Restaurant. Enjoy an array of festive dishes, from traditional holiday favorites to fresh coastal cuisine, all thoughtfully prepared to delight every palate. WHEN: Wednesday December 25 | 3:00pm – 7:00pm $89 Per Adult | $45 Per Child | Exclusive of tax and gratuity
New Year's Dinner
US$67.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Celebrate the final moments of 2024 with stunning ocean views as you indulge in a delightful 3-course menu at The Shores Restaurant. Reserve your table now for a memorable start to 2025. WHEN: Tuesday, December 31 | 4:00pm – 9:00pm $67 Per Person | A La Carte and Kids Menu Available | Exclusive of tax and gratuity

What 2,434 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Shores Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "right on the ocean" views and a warm, welcoming staff. While the menu is limited, dishes like ceviche and crab and avocado omelette receive high praise. Ideal for special occasions, it features a scenic patio and offers a cozy, relaxed atmosphere.

2,434 Reviews

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Chelsea
Las Vegas
27 reviews
2.0
27 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Never again! We have been coming here for 25 Christmas Eves, give or take a couple, as my parents love this place. Lord knows why. This year was extra bad. Arrived at hotel and elevator out of order. Okay so 91 year old grandpa takes the stairs. The restaurant had almost zero holiday decorations. Most un-festive I’ve ever seen it. And it was deserted, should have been a sign. Hostesses unwelcoming and bored. The dining room strangely had all the window tables sitting three feet away from windows. Sat for 10 minutes before a server even approached the table. Given a holiday menu with 4 entrees and no choice of starter or dessert. Asked for regular menu and was given a paired back lunch menu. Odd as the menu has generally been quite good for Christmas. One of the 4 items was already sold out at 6:45pm Food we received was good but it was all cold. Unfortunately only one dessert which was chocolate and 2 in party do not eat chocolate. We were never offered coffees or after dinner drinks. This is one of the nicest ocean front spots in the city. Prime location, yet they have a dated uninviting restaurant with mediocre menu and cold food. To be honest if it wasn’t Christmas Eve we would have left as soon as we saw the menu. We will not be back
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Aileen
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a great Christmas Eve dinner here on my own. The staff were amazing and the food was superb. Looking forward to come back here
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Scott
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Christmas Eve Prix Fixe Menu offered a first course of Turnip Bisque. Not kidding! CREAM OF TURNIP SOUP!!! Then saw the awful drink special, an eggnog concoction that sounded equally horrific. We passed on both, and ordered off the skimpy menu. She had the papparadelle with beef ragout. Overcooked pasta should have been returned to kitchen, but she's too polite. I was happy to have ordered a poke-bowl appetizer for my main, which was OK, even with the slightly dried rice. Maybe it was the warm martini that put me in a charitable mood? We looked over the sad dessert offerings and decided to go elsewhere, paid $100.00, and will never return.
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Suzanne
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The breakfast burrito was delicious and the view is amazing.
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David
VIP
San Diego
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service is always excellent at The Shores! Will and Riley took excellent care of us! The Thanksgiving buffet was out of this world…..huge variety and everything was perfect! A truly wonderful celebration for which we are all very thankful!!🙏🙏🙏
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Jennifer
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful view of the ocean, watching dolphins jump through the waves. Delicious food, excellent service, quick food delivery time, delicious drinks. Dessert was wonderful.
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Diana
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and delicious food. The patio has games and fire pits and is a lot of fun.
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Kaila
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had a great Sunday morning brunch! Service was a little slow for it being not that busy, but overall was a great experience and food was delicious.
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Peter
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love this place- really convenient place to duck in for some beach day eats
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Nick
San Diego
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
It’s a beautiful location. We sat steps from the beach. We ordered an appetizer that took thirty minutes before we got an update that it would be ready in another 5 minutes. That came and went. 10 minutes after, we were told they could not make the appetizer, but our entrees would be out shortly. It took another 10 minutes before our entrees arrived—just two sandwiches. It was about an hour from the time we sat before we got any food. They did deliver the appetizer at the end of the meal, which was a nice touch. The food was just okay. This is more of a place to have a drink and look at the ocean.
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FAQs

The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 551-4660.

The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel is rated 4.4 stars by 2434 OpenTable diners.