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.
This trendy La Jolla joint is "the spot" for nightlife and premium cuisine. The bar is popular among thirty-something professionals. Expect to find large crowds, particularly on weekends. Many customers visit this place for one main culinary reason: steak. Utilizing the famous Al Farber's Char-Crust Spices, this restaurant offers a bevy of tantalizing steak specialties. Try the hometown-favorite Junior Seau Steak. And, for those customers who cannot get enough of the homemade barbeque sauce, purchase a bottle to take home. They also serve great hamburgers and sandwiches.
Established in 2009, Craft & Commerce has been delighting Little Italy's locals with its take on American specialties served in a relaxed atmosphere. Start of with the snack selection, offering specialties like crispy chickpeas, fried dill pickles and mini corn dogs. Mains include the popular Ode To The Burger as well as familiar favorites like escarole salad, pastrami sandwich and mac & cheese. Craft cocktails are a specialty on the drinks menu that also offers beers and other spirits. An industrialized yet cheerfully decor marks the interiors of this restaurant with bright red chairs, textured wooden tables and comfy bright-green booths. There's a little outdoor section as well. Check website for more.
Nobu is a popular Japanese fusion restaurant located inside of the Hard Rock Hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter. Matching nicely with its Asian fusion cuisine, Nobu stays in theme with its decor, blending different elements of Asia into a modern, sleek design. Service is prompt, attentive and friendly. The ambiance is lively and energetic. The food plays off of Nobu's other elements perfectly, serving as the grand crescendo of the evening. Dishes include Japanese classics like sushi, tempura and miso coup, while fusion dishes include Nobu's rendition of fish 'n chips and beef tenderloin.
Hennessey's Tavern offers a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, along with an expansive bar. Green umbrella-topped tables crowd the outside seating area. Meanwhile, the indoor area features a large bar, several tables and televisions facing every direction. For breakfast, the Hennessey's Benedict offers Corned Beef with Poached Eggs on an English Muffin! Later in the day, soups, sandwiches and burgers are customer favorites. The Earth Burger combines Swiss Cheese, Avocado, Sprouts, Tomato and Pineapple. Traditionalists will find basic cheeseburgers and mushroom burgers on the menu as well.
Rose Donuts is the place to go when you desire soft donuts right in the middle of the night. The menu is written on a board and the glass cabinets are full of donuts with colorful sprinkles, custard, strawberry glaze, chocolate sauce and other toppings. Besides the confectioneries, this 24-hour eatery is also visited by professionals to grab a quick breakfast. Popular snacks include apple fritters and croissant sandwiches, served with beverages such as Vietnamese coffee, iced tea from Thailand and a variety of milkshakes. Kids will delight in the donuts with flavors like red velvet, orange and vanilla icing. These donuts are so delicious that they often make guests forget their diets. If you desire a takeaway, the desserts are arranged attractively in boxes. Be sure to carry sufficient cash as this place does not accept credit cards.
Overlooking the picturesque beach waters, Mike’s Taco Club is known for serving flavor packed Mexican meals and fresh seafood delicacies. The restaurant has a laid back vibe with beautiful bright lighting and wooden furnishings. The pet-friendly patio is attractively laid out and is a favorite of many. The menu is high on tradition and features zesty tacos and burritos. They also serve crafty cocktails and other mixed drinks.
A cozy wine bar and restaurant, the 3rd Corner Wine Shop and Bistro offers fine dining in the middle of scenic yet dive-joint plentiful Ocean Beach. Wine crates stacked throughout the dining area imbue an authentic wine-cellar atmosphere where customers can sample local wines within hands' reach. Customers can dine on a Ceasar salad, an olive sampler, or Pan seared sea scallops along with a variety of red and white wines.
Established in 2009, Craft & Commerce has been delighting Little Italy's locals with its take on American specialties served in a relaxed atmosphere. Start of with the snack selection, offering specialties like crispy chickpeas, fried dill pickles and mini corn dogs. Mains include the popular Ode To The Burger as well as familiar favorites like escarole salad, pastrami sandwich and mac & cheese. Craft cocktails are a specialty on the drinks menu that also offers beers and other spirits. An industrialized yet cheerfully decor marks the interiors of this restaurant with bright red chairs, textured wooden tables and comfy bright-green booths. There's a little outdoor section as well. Check website for more.
Mr. Peabody's epitomizes simple pub food done right. The casual eatery features a delicious selection of sandwiches, subs, soups, salads, tacos and breakfast plates. You won't find any canned food or frozen produce here - they pride themselves on their made-from-scratch original fare. Favorites here include the turkey tacos, flying pig sandwich, Alaskan cod sandwich, biscuits and gravy and ribeye steak and eggs. Live events every evening makes this a great place to enjoy a casual evening out with friends or colleagues. Unleash your inner rock star at karaoke night, jam to some great jazz or let out your inner Seinfeld at open mic night - there is always something on at Mr. Peabody's.
A swanky two-story building houses the very stylish Kettner Exchange, which is already winning accolades for its grand debut. The talented Chef Brian Redzikowkski has curated the 'progressive American' menu with Asian elements, wowing the crowds in the Little Italy neighborhood. The delicious handcrafted cocktails are imaginative and do justice to the plushly designed bar here, all thanks to mixologist Steven Tuttle. In addition to the lovely food and drinks, go here for the glamour-soaked ambiance which is brought alive by the sweeping views of the harbor.