Serving infamous homemade bread, this place also offers traditional Italian cuisine and an extensive wine selection, all in an informal setting. Although not frequented by tourists, La Jolla locals are fiercely loyal to this establishment. Pasta is naturally a food of choice here. Try the Rolled Pasta, served with spinach, mushrooms and ricotta. Veal, served with mushrooms, and Homemade Sausage are other local favorites. Regardless of which entree you order, do not forget to taste the homemade bread.
This family-owned restaurant has been serving the heart of La Jolla for more than 40 years. Frequented by locals and businesspeople, the cafe is simply a part of the La Jolla tradition. The informal setting serves regular customers consisting of locals and the business crowd. Paintings and other works of art decorate the walls. Some of these artistic creations are for sale. Lovingly assembled versions of traditional American specialties top the menu here. For breakfast try oatmeal, banana pancakes or French toast. The lunch menu consists of salads, soups, burgers and other hearty diner fare. Don't forget to pick up a souvenir t-shirt. See website for complete menu, online souvenir shopping and more.
The decor is virtually non-existent and the atmosphere is ultra-casual, yet this place is arguably the most crowded cafe in all of La Jolla. It is not on the beaten path of La Jolla's main streets, making it a well-kept secret among locals who flock here daily. Expect a busy and noisy atmosphere, compliments of the full-view kitchen. Breakfast options include Blackberry Pancakes and Mission French Toast. With sandwiches and other lunch options available, this makes for an excellent meeting spot or just a spot to meet new people.
Michele Coulon, the chef of this dessertier, loved baking desserts from a young age as she grew up in a family with generations of chefs. She aims to create desserts that are beautiful and elegant, but that above all you can't wait to bite into. The Dessertier uses local, organic products and Belgian chocolate to create their wedding cakes, desserts by the dozen, and a petit menu of savory luncheon plates. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. every day except Sunday.
This wildly popular SoCal restaurant has been designed to offer views of the magnificent Cardiff Reed and the Pacific, with its glass-walled interiors and heated rooftop dining. The cuisine assumes a Pacific identity as well, with coastal cuisine, a raw oyster bar and a handful of sushi dishes. Start off with the Baked Oysters or West Coast Black Mussels for a taste of California, and then sample the Pacific Paella which is served with saffron Arborio rice. The restaurant enjoys a fairly upbeat vibe during peak hours, as regulars throng to the beachside for breezy weekend dining.
You can be sure to get gleaming off the boat seafood at this unique place which is a top seafood market with a casual restaurant on one side and an open kitchen on the other. The restaurant is is quite inviting and charming, with its wooden decor, fish mounts, and black and white landscape photo frames. The menu is inspired by the seasons and is quite dynamic from sushi rolls and clam chowder to Scottish salmon and Mexican lobster. The restaurant holds a weekly 'Tuesday Tastings' for diners to relish the excitement of fresh fish and organic veggies and fruit. Their bar has an impressive wine list to accompany your delicious food. The Fishery Market displays not only fresh fish and prepared seafood, but also salads, sauces and marinades. Seafood lovers will just rejoice here.