Only steps away from the famous La Jolla Shore, this establishment is always crowded with locals, ranging from college students to business professionals. An eclectic assortment of tables and chairs is accompanied by lively jazz music playing overhead. In addition, a surprisingly extensive menu features breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Popular entrees include the Tuna Melt, Shrimp Pasta Salad, and Turkey Lasagna. Meanwhile, dozens of pastries line a glass display case at the order counter. Choose from tarts, cakes, croissants and danish.
The atmosphere at this popular restaurant and bar is best characterized as colorful. The bright yellow sign, along with a front door featuring yellow, blue and green prints, welcome guests into the restaurant. Once inside, guests will notice colorful tabletops as well as mural-covered walls. The small, busy restaurant offers juke box music and a big bar. Carne asada- grilled steak, tops the menu, including combination of tacos, tortas and burritos. The place also offers marinated steak with a cheese enchilada and guacamole. Jose's Court Room is the place for great craft cocktails and delectable eats done the authentic Mexican way.
Fresco Trattoria & Bar at Carlsbad is an upscale Italian restaurant with an extensive menu of pasta, pizza, soup and salads. The restaurant is cozy and charming with its cream and coffee hues, dark wooden furniture, hand painted murals, lovely outdoor patios and its close proximity to the ocean. You can just hear the waves calling out to you if you are dining at the patio. The food is a work of love, deliciously hearty and soul warming such as the Rigatoni Salsiccia alla Siciliana, Veal Milanese, Pizza Rustica and Linguine Mare Mosso. And a delightful end with desserts like chocolate souffle, raspberry sorbet and pastries. Fresco has an amazing wine list, so whether you are a wine aficionado or a newbie, you will have plenty to choose from. The restaurant has got two patios while one is by the sidewalk with a lot of tables laid in front, the other is wonderfully landscaped. Fresco is ideal for a memorable evening of romance.
Visit Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse if you want to indulge yourselves. From magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean, to the sublime prime steaks and seafood with the heartiness of Italian cooking, will just make you want for more. Their full bar features an impressive wine list. The Seafood & Steakhouse is a great place for parties and special events with an awe inspiring ocean backdrop or just dine in their grand private dining room for an atmosphere of the classic Italian charm. Godere!
Combine your favorite ice cream flavors with your choice of "mix-ins" at Cold Stone Creamery. Each day, the store features several ice cream flavors, such as French vanilla or coffee. Guests select an ice cream and then choose from a vast line of "mix-ins," ranging from oreos to pecans. The servers at cold stone set your slab of ice cream and mix-ins on a clean metal counter. Then, with the use of two spatulas, the server mixes your ice cream to order.
Fresco Grill is the sister restaurant of Fresco Trattoria and is nestled in the River Village shopping center of Bonsall. The restaurant serves traditional Italian food with an innovative twist using the freshest ingredients available. The ambience is casual yet chic with features like Italian music every Wednesday and Friday, alfresco dining and a wine bar with an award winning wine list and signature cocktails. If you want to savor wholesome, ambrosial and appetizing Italian food paired with excellent wine, then step into Fresco for a lovely dining experience.
Dining at Addison, named after its architect, provides the experience of a lifetime in taste and ambiance. Tastefully done bites wear tiny herbs and flowers or are perched atop dabs of sauces. The seasonal menu is complemented by an extensive selection of wines from around the world. Located at The Grand Del Mar resort destination, this is the only 3 Michelin-star restaurant in Southern California. It does not disappoint! The attentive service staff work like clockwork. You can meet up with the chef and observe the staff at work. Every dish is incredible. If you are seeking out a life-changing dining experience, go to Addison! The night starts with four champagnes from which to choose. The tableside Louie XIII is the icing on the cake. You could go in for a progression of cocktails instead of wine pairing if that’s your thing. The mixologist makes amazing signature drinks for you to enjoy throughout the meal. The food is delicious, and the food train is seemingly endless.
Vine San Clemente is warm, intimate and features wines and a menu inspired by Napa Valley. Following a similar aesthetic, the restaurant and bar offers guests a choice of dining spaces from the chef's pub, dining room to the semi-private dining space and a lovely outdoor patio. The menu features the use seasonal ingredients to prepare fresh, flavorful dishes like the Grilled bone-in ribeye steak, Baby belgian endive & black kale salad and House made pumpkin raviolis. Besides an impressive selection of over 100 wines including 25 by the glass varieties, the bar also offers craft beers on tap and craft cocktails. For reservations, call the restaurant.
Named after an ancient port city on Sicily’s east coast, Catania offers an assortment of coastal Italian delicacies that are sure to delight your palate. Menu offerings include contemporary Italian dishes like Braised Beef Tongue, Crispy Octopus and Wild Boar Pasta. Complement the meals with draft and bottled brews, wines or Italian sodas. Situated atop La Plaza Center, the restaurant also allows you to enjoy sweeping views over La Jolla Cove while you enjoy the creative delicacies and delectable drinks. If you are craving for inventive Italian food, on a clear evening in the middle of summer, it’s hard to think of a better place to be.
Trilogy Sanctuary Café is a health café serving organic vegan food to heal the body and mind. Treat yourself with fresh juices, creamy desserts and smoothies that will surely make you feel nourished inside out. The café also has a well equipped rooftop aerial yoga studio where yoga and meditation is practiced. Backed by inspiring instructors, a variety of classes are conducted every day. Rental space is also available to host workshops promoting health and wellness.
Big Jim's 395 Grill is an American restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and brunch items. It is a pet friendly place where you can make your pets comfortable at the outdoor deck area and also enjoy the meal alongside in an open setting. It is a family owned restaurant good for groups and families. They also offer takeout, delivery and catering options.
Market Restaurant + Bar is a high-end place that specializes in seasonal menus and some fixed menus. Owned by the award-winning chef Carl Schroeder, it is a promising place that assures you of a unique fine dining experience with delectable, world-class food. The ingredients that constitute the meal are fresh and hand-selected by the expert culinary team. The focus of the restaurant is creative cooking which reflects in the ample variety offered on the menu. Some constant favorites are Short Ribs, Satiron Steak and Caramel Souffle. The decor of the restaurant is upscale and welcoming with sufficient lighting and polished wooden furniture, perfect for an intimate dining experience. They offer wines from the world's finest wineries and handmade craft cocktails to go with your exotic meal. The attentive and polite staff pamper you and indulge you in a royal dining experience. The fancy dinner comes at fancier prices but the experience is worth every penny. It is fine dining in its truest form.