The 16 best steakhouses in La Jolla (2024)

Overall excellent. The atmosphere was nice, sitting outside was considerable as they have heaters. The prefix menu was great, we enjoyed the duck, the mushrooms and the pasta the most! Their wine pairing was spot on and their servers were prompt and responsive

Came here for the tasting menu for our wedding anniversary. Just visiting here in San Diego for a couple of months and we usually like to try out tasting menus in different places. For the price per head, the food didn't really live up to our expectations. It was good, but not that creative, and didn't feel like an "experience" so much. We've had $50/head tasting menus in NYC that were so much better.Service was great though, and the staff was really friendly.

Beautifully presented and tasty food. Service is excellent.We came here a few years ago for San Diego restaurant week. Thoroughly enjoyed it the first time, second time. And now our third.Our server was friendly and knowledable.Only wish the vodka martinis were better.

Very great brunch choice by my cuz who hosted our visit in La Jolla.We ordered sourdough bread with sea salt butter, lettuce wrapped burger, ranchos huevos, truffle fries, shrimp sandwich. They were all delish 😍😍😍The restroom is marbled like the Ritz. Nice ambience here at Nine Ten.Fun and reliable service as well

The food quality is great. They serve brunch lunch and dinner on weekdays and only brunch and dinner on weekends. Staff are friendly. If the weather is good, choose to seat outside. Make sure to make a reservation if it is a busy time. The burger and the sashimi are awesome, don't forget about them.

The pork belly appetizer was very salty, the blue cheese foam in the beet salad was overpowering, the lamb was decent, the duck was tasty and well cooked. The donuts for dessert were delicious.

Fantastic fine dining experience with friends! Beautiful view when seated outside. Everything was scrumptious - I was full; but still could've eaten more! A beautiful display of plating with loads of flavor. I'd recommend. Make sure to take a walk down to the La Jolla Cove after to see the Sealions.

A bistro-style restaurant with an emphasis on seafood and nice view of the sea. I first discovered this place through the Michelin guide and decided to give it a try. The atmosphere is beautiful and the service is professional. As per my server's recommendation, I ordered the Jerk Pork Belly appetizer, which I greatly enjoyed. The tender pork pairs really well with the sweet glaze and sweet potato puree, and hints of Jerk seasoning elevates this dish and the plating is also elegant. I highly recommend this dish to anyone who likes sweet and savory combinations.Things came to a sharp decline when I moved to my entree. I ordered the catch of the day, which is halibut sauteed in brown butter with seasonal veggies. The plating was beautiful, but as soon as I set my knife on the fish, I knew it was overcooked. The fish was so dry and fibrous that pieces got stuck in my teeth. The sauce was also on the sour side and the whole dish was not very well balanced. My server was quite busy with the newer guests and did not come to check my food. When I raised my concern to another server, she simply told me that she would inform the kitchen and left, never to be seen again. I had high hopes for the halibut but was very disappointed. I know the kitchen can do better (as the pork earlier was very good) but probably would not go back anytime soon.Overall, this place is still worthy of trying out but be prepared for some rough dishes.

Fantastic dinner! There is nothing better than having Celiac Disease and being able to feel as if you don't. My husband, son and I dined last evening for our anniversary. To start, we the had fresh Cesar salad and our son had the jerk pork belly. I had the salmon with truffles, my husband had the chicken and our son had the best burger. For dessert there was banana cake and ice cream, for me without the cake, and my husband had stuffed donuts. The staff was absolutely professional, kind and understood what I could and could not eat. The great news was most dishes were fine for me to select. We added Nine-Ten to our rotation of local restaurants recently and I am happy we did!

I came to San Diego last month to visit a friend and tour one of the alleged greatest foodie cities in the country. I did a lot of cross-referencing of multiple sources, and I deduced that this was one of the best breakfast restaurants in town. So I had to come here. It's in the lobby of a fancy hotel, and it is absolutely gorgeous inside. Huge wine racks, huge windows, a nice bar.We get inside, get seated, and look at the delightful menu to see what looks good. We started off with some baked good. I had an everything bagel, and I also sampled a blueberry scone. Both were served with butter, house-made jam. Both were amazing. A giant scone, which wasn't too dry, surprising. And a perfectly crunchy bagel. Each warm bite with various amounts of butter and/or jam. I felt like I was in freaking France or something.After munching on those delicious treats, I got a main dish, an amazing Shakshuka (two eggs baked in tomato sauce, onions, peppers, feta cheese, parsley & grilled bread). I could not believe how good this was. Acidic tomato sauce with a slew of soft, flavorful veggies. The egg gave the dish a nice protein to focus on, and then the ooey gooey pop of the yolk.All of the heaviness was contrasted with the tang of that beautiful feta, and the pile of fresh herbs on top. All of this deliciousness was perfectly accompanied by the four giant, perfect slices of sourdough that was served on the side. Lovely dish. Six stars.I also got to sample the NINE-TEN Omelette (asparagus, cherry tomato, onion, goat cheese, herb-roasted potatoes, choice of toast). I don't use this word very often, but this omelette was epic. Massive, but not overcooked, also not undercooked. The toppings were masterfully selected. The freshness, the acid, the bite, and the creeaaminess of the goat cheese. So good.Add in the perfectly roasted potatoes on the side, and the wonderful toast. This was an excellent omelette. I was a fan.Overall, this was the perfect breakfast. I already had an amazing dinner. Add in this amazing breakfast, and San Diego was starting to live up to its culinary hype. Five stars. Will return.

I had heard about this restaurant multiple times and was finally able to check it out. You definitely need a reservation even in the middle of the week because the restaurant isn't exceptionally large and it's popular. The inside was classically designed and elegant.Service was excellent, and we happen to go on Wednesday when bottles of wine are half price. We decided to go with a bottle, and we ordered the duck and the striped bass for our entrees.We also got the tuna crudo which was incredible, as well as the Napoletano dessert which was top five desserts I've ever had at a restaurant. It had an incredible blend of textures and flavors that wasn't too sweet but incredibly dynamic and unique.Absolutely go again. With the appetizer, to entrees and a dessert plus a half-price bottle of wine, after tip it was around $215 for two of us. Well worth it.

I can’t believe I lived in San Diego, my whole life and just went to this restaurant for my first time. This place is a true hidden gem with phenomenal food, an amazing wine list, and great service. Chris was our waiter and he’s also the house sommelier. He was extremely knowledgeable and walked through the entire dining experience. We ordered an amazing bottle of burgundy as well as a bottle of Bordeaux. The food was ethereal. Not only did it look beautiful, but the flavors were amazing. I had a ribeye with a pomegranate sauce that was out of this world. My wife had these perfect scallops. We went with some friends, and everyone was blown away. We will definitely be back.

My brother is a foodie, and I took him here for his birthday. He loved the whole experience, and every bite of the food! He said it was “exceptionally excellent”! He liked it better than our dinner last year at Animae. I also thought everything was consistently delicious, and especially loved the panna cotta. Soooo smooth and yummy!Ambiance was pleasant, I’d say it’s “easygoing elegance”. Parking at 6pm on a Wednesday was easy, down the street.

Service is good 👍🏻Pretty basic breakfast.But if your looking for early breakfast this is something to think about before going. Bacon is dry and burnt when we ate not a big deal for some. But overall it’s a spot to try.“There’s always room for improvement”.