Best Restaurants for Foodies in University City/Golden Triangle

22 restaurants available nearby

A photo of RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla restaurant

1. RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • La Jolla

Booked 45 times today

Dining at RED O is an experience like no other that offers a unique combination of Prime Steak and Seafood with Rick Bayless’ signature Mexican inspired influences. With sustainably sourced and local ingredients, RED O creates flavorful dishes true to the authentic flavors of Mexico. RED O’s team of friendly employees creates a welcoming atmosphere that parallels the luxury resort interior of the restaurant. RED O also features an impressive bar and lounge where you’ll find specialty cocktails, an extensive tequila list and an award winning wine list. The bar also offers Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. daily and Late Night Happy Hour from 9-11pm Friday-Saturday.

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2. Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC

4.8

Exceptional(4999)

Price: Expensive

• American • University City/Golden Triangle

Booked 58 times today

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

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3. Addison By William Bradley

4.8

Exceptional(1884)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Del Mar

Booked 28 times today

Addison Restaurant is a foodie's paradise, with its three Michelin stars and rave reviews. It's renowned for its Californian cuisine with a twist, featuring Japanese, French, and Mexican influences. As one reviewer put it, 'the food is so good you can’t imagine it'. The presentation of each dish is like a work of art, and the service is exceptional, with one reviewer noting 'it was as if they read the travel pages of my diary'. The restaurant's ambiance is also top-notch, creating an experience that is 'food and dining as theater'.

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4. Eddie V's - La Jolla

4.9

Exceptional(5661)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 113 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic creative cocktails and enjoy signature appetizers.

5. Sea & Sky

4.3

Awesome(220)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • La Jolla

Booked 9 times today

Welcome to Sea & Sky, Hotel La Jolla’s new penthouse dining experience with breathtaking ocean views. Indulge in a meticulously crafted menu that highlights the bounty of coastal California. Feast on the freshest seafood and locally sourced ingredients as Sea & Sky takes you on a culinary journey, where the flavors of the ocean meet the infinite horizon.Sea & Sky will also offer an innovative drink menu with regional California and Valle de Guadalupe wines, as well as handcrafted cocktails with ingredients from around the world. Please join us for Jazz brunch every Sunday. Happy hour offered daily in the bar and lounge from 3PM - 5PM (reservations not accepted). Please note on Mondays we offer a limited menu in our lounge and bar.

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6. Mediterranean Room - La Valencia Hotel

4.3

Awesome(1719)

Price: Expensive

• American • La Jolla

Booked 33 times today

La Valencia Hotel's premier ocean view dining destination, the Mediterranean Room, is a nod to the property's transportive Mediterranean-inspired look and feel. Formerly The Med, the reimagined space celebrates an all new menu inspired by the California coast and seasonally-driven, locally-sourced ingredients. Dine in the reimagined ocean view dining room, the transformed patio under the palms or the ocean view terrace. Enjoy your favorites daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and enjoy brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Reservations highly encouraged. Ocean View Terrace seating IS NOT GUARANTEED and will be given to GUESTS PRESENT for their reservation based on what is AVAILABLE AT THE TIME. Bring your four-legged friend to enjoy our dog menu available on our dog-friendly patio.

7. Barbarella

4.3

Awesome(842)

Price: Moderate

• European • La Jolla

Booked 15 times today

Barbarella is a restaurant and full bar located on Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores. Adorned with an eclectic mix of art and boasting plenty of outdoor seating, Barbarella a one-of-a-kind culinary gem with executive Chef Lynn Crawford!

8. NINE-TEN

4.7

Exceptional(2939)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • La Jolla

Booked 28 times today

NINE-TEN is a foodie haven, known for its exquisite, locally-sourced Californian cuisine. With a focus on seasonal ingredients, the menu is consistently high-quality and creative. Reviewers rave about the 'imaginative flavor combinations', 'exceptional execution and presentation', and the 'inventive and delicious' food. The service is also frequently lauded, with many noting the 'perfect balance' of attentiveness and space. With a Michelin star to boot, it's no wonder it's a favourite among foodies.

9. Catania

4.8

Exceptional(2076)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 46 times today

Inspired by an Italy road-trip Chef Ryan and I (Arturo) took back in 2008, we’re pleased to introduce Catania, the newest member of the Whisknladle Hospitality family. Here, we’ll be featuring simple, seasonal and authentic Italian Coastal Cuisine (None of the Italian version of TexMex you see most other places). Our commitment to authenticity will be evident in our use of wood burning ovens and grills, an all Italian wine list as well as an exclusively craft Italian Beer program. (Yes, Italy has an amazing craft beer movement nobody’s heard about.)

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10. AR Valentien at The Lodge at Torrey Pines

4.8

Exceptional(2507)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • La Jolla

A.R. Valentien, the signature restaurant at the AAA Five Diamond resort The Lodge at Torrey Pines, features innovative California cuisine served in a breathtaking setting overlooking the Torrey Pines Golf Course and Pacific Ocean coastline. Executive Chef Kelli Crosson uses only the best local provisions, and the menu changes daily depending on what's offered at local farmers' markets, as well as from other local growers, ranchers and fishermen. The restaurant's wine list features California wines exclusively, including a variety of boutique wineries from throughout the state. A.R. Valentien’s sophisticated design includes artwork from the restaurant’s namesake, Albert Robert Valentien, and a spacious outdoor terrace. Special events include the seasonal Artisan Table dinner series and Celebrate the Craft, an annual charity event benefiting The Ecology Center.PLEASE NOTE: We will be temporarily closed starting Dinner, October 13 - March 2025, due to kitchen enhancement renovations

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San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined today
We had an amazing experience here. Everything from the food, service, and special requests was perfect. Thank you for making our birthday/ post engagement special!
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Eddie V's - La JollaPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• La Jolla
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4.9
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Bob
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We travel around the country and try to make the dining experience part of our vacation. We had learned about red O the last time we went to San Diego and didn’t have time to experience the restaurant. So we made a point of it this year. I will say that it has to be one of the best restaurants we’ve ever had the pleasure of dining. We come from a state that serves a lot of beef and I will say that the 18 ounce ribeye was better than anything I had from our home state. My spouse had the half a pound lobster and it was done to perfection. So I highly recommend anyone experiencing this restaurant if they have the opportunity. The weight staff was incredible. And we will definitely put in our plans for next time we’re in San Diego.
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RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• La Jolla
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4.4
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MarleneVIP
San Diego •68 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
My friend had never been there. Our lunch was delicious and our server Michael could not have been more pleasant... he made it such a good experience
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Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTCPrice: Expensive• American• University City/Golden Triangle
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4.8
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SandraVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
Had a nice private room for our party of 7. Our server Steven was excellent & informative As usual. Food was very good & creative. Good wine list & view.
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Sea & SkyPrice: Expensive• Californian• La Jolla
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4.3
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LouiseE
San Diego •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 1, 2023
worth every penny and every calorie - bravo chef bradley and staff!
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Addison By William BradleyPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Del Mar
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4.8

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22 restaurants available nearby

1. RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla

2. Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC

3. Addison By William Bradley

4. Eddie V's - La Jolla

5. Sea & Sky

6. Mediterranean Room - La Valencia Hotel

7. Barbarella

8. NINE-TEN

9. Catania

10. AR Valentien at The Lodge at Torrey Pines

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