The Best Places to Eat and Drink in San Diego | La Jolla

1. • A.R. Valentien 78

   • Elegant San Diegan Gof Course Fine Dining
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   3. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Outdoor Dining

   
   

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   • 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA | La Jolla
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Le Coq 73

   • Unexpected French/Asian Steakhouse
   
   

   1. Sunset
      Where to Eat and Drink 2025 | Fabulous French

   2. Eater San Diego
      Chef of the Year, Tara Monsod

   3. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025, Tara Monsod | Best Chef

   
   

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   • 7837 Herschel Ave, La Jolla, CA | La Jolla
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Paradisaea 65

   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Esquire
      The Best Martinis in America, 2024 | The Pelican

   3. Eater San Diego
      The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

   
   

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   • 5680 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA | La Jolla

4. • NINE-TEN 65

   • Elegant Global Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Eater San Diego
      The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

   3. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Hotel Restaurant

   
   

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   • 910 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA | La Jolla
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • The Fishery 65

   • Casual Seafood Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Eater San Diego
      The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

   3. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Seafood

   
   

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   • 5040 Cass St, Pacific Beach, CA | La Jolla
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • The Marine Room 51

   • Excellent Coastal Californian Fine Seafood Restaurant
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Waterfront Dining

   
   

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   • 1950 Spindrift Dr, La Jolla, CA | La Jolla
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Wayfarer Bread 45

   • Modern Bakery
   
   

   1. San Diego Magazine
      The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Bakery

   2. Eater San Diego
      The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

   
   

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   • 5525 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA | La Jolla
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Dodo Bird Donuts 26

   
   

   1. Sunset
      Where to Eat & Drink 2024 | Markets and Bakeries

   
   

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   • 369 Bird Rock Ave, La Jolla, CA | La Jolla

9. • Raised by Wolves 25

   • Elaborate Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

   
   

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   • 4301 La Jolla Village Dr, Unit 2030, San Diego, CA | La Jolla
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Bistro Du Marché 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best French Restaurant

    
    

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    • 7437 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA | La Jolla

11. • Marisi 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Italian Restaurant

    
    

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    • 1044 Wall St, La Jolla, CA | La Jolla

12. • Smallgoods 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Cheese Shop

    
    

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    • 7524 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA | La Jolla

13. • La Perla Cocina Mexicana 23

    
    

    1. San Diego Magazine
       The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 | Best Burritos in San Diego

    
    

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    • 745 Emerald St, San Diego, CA | La Jolla

14. • Catania 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 7863 Girard Ave, FL 3, La Jolla, CA | La Jolla

15. • Himitsu 21

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1030-G Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA | La Jolla

16. • George's at the Cove 20

    • Iconic San Diegan Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater San Diego
       The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego

    
    

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    • 1250 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA | La Jolla
    • Website
    • Instagram