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Floral barstools, a patio that catches every bit of the La Jolla sun, and tiki drinks that mean it, this is a destination restaurant where the tropical theme actually does the work rather than just hanging on the walls. The kitchen leans into it too, with local ingredients pulled in Asian and tropical directions. The robata-grilled coconut shrimp is a good signal of the mood: familiar enough to order without thinking, specific enough to make you glad you did.
The awards strongest first
- Esquire The Pelican · The Best Martinis in America
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego
One number, weighted & current 78
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Jalapeno Caesar salad
“Start with the colorful Jalapeno Caesar salad with lemon anchovy and the Thomson Heritage beef tartare served with rye toast points”
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Thomson Heritage beef tartare
“Start with the colorful Jalapeno Caesar salad with lemon anchovy and the Thomson Heritage beef tartare served with rye toast points”
Eater -
Copenhagen sourdough bread
“Make sure to try the Copenhagen sourdough bread, a nod to Jensen’s heritage.”
Eater -
Coconut shrimp
“A classic coconut shrimp, though here it's grilled over a robata and served with a coconut-lime dipping sauce.”
Michelin Guide
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