James' Place

James' Place reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   John VIP

   San Diego52 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server, Kohana, was exceptionally competent, professional, and friendly. The food was fabulous, and despite the fact that virtually every seat in the restaurant was occupied, including bar seats, our meals were hot and delivered promptly. A terrific experience!
   

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   Carolyn VIP

   San Diego5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The restaurant was conveniently located right next to the La Jolla Playhouse. We ordered edamame, a rainbow roll and the salmon caesar salad. The edamame came out right away and was very good. But for some reason, our main dishes took forever. Patrons that came in 20 minutes after us and looked to order the same thing were served and we were still waiting. By the time the food arrived, we had to wolf it down to be able to make the show on time. These things happen sometimes so we considered it a one off. But the server (who was very good) told us the anchovies were excellent, so we made sure to ask they be served with the salad. But the salad showed up with no anchovies (turned out they ran out) and no dressing; so definitely some kitchen issues. The rainbow roll was excellent as was the salmon on the salad. Just be sure to give yourself some extra time in case your meal is delayed. (Our reservation was for 6pm and the show started at 7:30). BTW, the manager gave us the salad at 50% off for our issues, which was nice.
   

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   DeniseL

   Seattle9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A wonderful experience before a fantastic show at the La Jolla playhouse. !
   

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   Thomas VIP

   San Diego5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always an easy delight for dinner before show at La Jolla Playhouse
   

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   Alfred VIP

   San Diego15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Although the menu changed recently, the food and service have the same outstanding quality they had in the past.
   

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   PatriciaC VIP

   San Francisco11 reviews

   1.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Arrived punctually. Waited 20 minutes before flagging down a waitress since we were being ignored and had tickets to a show. Food took 40 minutes to arrive and was lukewarm. Food was mediocre and absurdly priced. Had mentioned a birthday on the reservation but wait staff never mentioned it. Don’t recommend and will never return.
   

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   Jeff VIP

   San Diego9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Once again excellent. Very busy but Anthea stepped in to help and we had another great dinner.
   

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   Wendy

   San Diego20 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 13, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Good cocktails. Sushi rolls were great. Seabass was good but a bit bland. Overall overpriced but good. We ordered an extra sushi roll but after 30 minutes it didn’t arrive so we had to cancel in order to get to the show on time.
   

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   SusanH

   New York City5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Great place to dine before going to a play at the LaJolla Playhouse. Food was delicious. Sound level only drawback.
   

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    CGSMD VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    A perfect pre-theater place to dine. Very pleasant and easy. They are very ready to handle the theatre crowd and time limitations.
    

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