La Jolla California is known by many throughout the world as an incredible place to visit and live. Despite its relatively small size, La Jolla has achieved its fame due to its natural beauty and many attractions including its world-class shopping, dining, art and educational institutions. And with near perfect weather, La Jolla allows people to play golf, tennis and all sorts of water and on-land activities far more days each year than almost any other local in the world.
With its fame, residents are not the only people enjoying what La Jolla has to offer. To satisfy the combination of many hungry residents and visitors, La Jolla is home to a plethora of dining options that people can visit to find a great meal. With so of the best restaurants in San Diego, no matter what cuisine you feel like, you will find something to satisfy your appetite and craving within the La Jolla community.
If formal dining is your desire, there are some great options serving gourmet steak and seafood cuisine in beautiful settings including the Marine Room, the Sky Room at La Valencia and Fleming’s Steakhouse among many others. If sushi is what you want, you came to the right place as La Jolla has some of the best sushi restaurants including the elegant Café Japengo, Fugu’s Sushi, and Tabu Sushi among other great dining options. For Italian food, Manhattan of La Jolla is intimate and authentic, Bistro Pazzo is a neighborhood eatery that locals love and Carino’s Italian restaurant is a hidden gem with some of the best pizza in San Diego. The community also has great Mexican food, Thai cuisine, and just about anything and everything you might ever possibly desire.
If you find yourself in La Jolla village at lunchtime, there are some great casual options. If you would like to take your lunch to go so that you can eat overlooking the ocean, Girard Gourmet offers delicious salads and sandwiches, El Pescador Fish Market serves up the freshest fish on salads and sandwiches, and you can order coffee, tea or food from Goldfish Point Café which overlooks the ocean and seals at La Jolla Cove. For sit down, there are some great eateries to enjoy including Harry’s Cofffee Shop, Brockton Villa and Museum Café By Giuseppe. There are obviously many options to consider beyond just the few included here.
With the proximity to the Pacific Ocean, you won’t have to look hard to find a romantic restaurant in La Jolla offering a view of the ocean. Simply choose from the many different restaurants on Prospect Street perched up above La Jolla Cove area or visit the La Jolla Shores where you will find Italian favorite Piatti Ristorante and many other restaurants located just steps from the sand. Most restaurants in La Jolla offer takeout as well which is great you romantics who want to enjoy dinner while watching the sunset dip behind the Pacific.
Whether you are searching for the perfect restaurant for business, for the entire family or to help spark romantic fireworks, hopefully by now you can see that La Jolla is home to number of unique options offering both great atmosphere and great food.
Although there are many great La Jolla restaurants to choose from, the good news is that you are likely to enjoy your time in town no matter where you choose to dine in La Jolla.