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Our menu is meant to be shared with others! - California English, San Diego, CA

California English

4.6
4.6
530 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
Located in the Sorrento Valley, California English is the newest culinary creation from celebrity chef, Richard Blais. Blais is creating an all-day menu for California English that’ll interpret classic British dishes through the lens of Southern California ingredients.
The idea is a fusion of sorts: the laid-back California lifestyle that makes San Diego so unique, mixed with a cozy pub convivial atmosphere where you can meet friends (or mates) for a pint after work, set up a client lunch with fresh oysters on the menu or have a cozy family dinner over a Sunday roast. Everything on the menu is made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients that make for fresh and flavorful dishes.
The effortless vibe of casual yet stylish makes for the perfect place to celebrate the joy of the unexpected coming together to make the perfect culinary match.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, British, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Tue–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 201-3461
  • Website
    http://www.californiaenglishsd.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Blais

Experiences

  • Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Escape to the British countryside without leaving California, where hearty British comfort meets the freshest local bounty. Indulge in timeless brunch classics reimagined by renowned chef Richard Blais with a sun-kissed twist. It's a transatlantic culinary journey that promises farm-fresh charm in every bite!

  • Lunch

    Multiple dates available
    Escape to the British countryside without leaving California, where hearty British comfort meets the freshest local bounty. Indulge in timeless lunch classics reimagined by renowned chef Richard Blais with a sun-kissed twist. It's a transatlantic culinary journey that promises farm-fresh charm in every bite!

  • Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in a unique culinary journey where elevated English pub fare meets the vibrant, fresh ingredients of the California coast. At California English, we blend traditional British comfort food with a modern, Californian twist. Savor our expertly crafted dishes in a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for any occasion. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates the rich flavors and diverse ingredients of two distinct culinary traditions.

Menu

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What 530 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
California English delights with its "fantastic" fusion of Californian and British cuisines. Known for "amazing fish and chips," and a "fantastic" Beef Wellington event. The restaurant boasts "friendly service" and a "beautiful atmosphere," making it ideal for special occasions, afternoon tea, or a memorable date night. Highly recommended!

530 Reviews

  1. Miriam

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! The look is beautiful, good delicious & impeccable service. Sam was our server, he is amazing! We look forward to eating here at least once a month!

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  2. Benjamin

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The craft cocktails were great. The decor is awesome. Food was delicious and not something you can necessarily get anywhere. We had a really great date night. Will definitely be back.

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  3. Jennifer

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife is from the UK and she was pleasantly surprised with the food. She said that it was the best fish and chips she’s had since she’s been here and most like a “proper chippy” back home. I had the prime rib and it was absolutely delicious with an amazing cut of meat and the flavor was outstanding. The cocktails were delicious as well and the ambience was perfect. We both highly recommend California English.

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  4. Sarah

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food therefore prices on the nibs were a bit too high for what my group expected

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  5. Tori

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a random spot in terms of location but food was wonderful and ambiance was great!

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  6. ELLEN

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vibe was great, wonderful service, but I didn’t like the heavy amount of mustard seeds on the short rib. It’s not shown on the menu that the meal had mustard seeds, or pickled onions. Not a fan of that. However the beef Wellington was amazing! The scones were delicious, and the drinks were phenomenal.

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  7. Darlene

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for tea time/ HH on Valentine’s Day, since that was the only option available for last minute reservations. We were an hour early, and they were able to seat us which was great. We chose to have the tipsy tea which was a pot of tea & a cocktail each along with a tower of carbs. I ordered a fish taco on the side which was delicious. My husband ordered the ahi poke hand which was also yummy. Our drinks…dangerously good. We were happy with the experience and full at that. They gave us macaroons for Valentine’s Day which we took home because we were so full. Service was great. We’ll have to try dinner next.

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  8. Alyssa

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. Yes service is delicious and always hard to eat everything so plan on taking some home. The cocktail hour Old Chap drink was lovely.

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  9. Vanessa

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks and dessert were amazing, but the apps and the dinner were not worth the price tag for me.

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  10. Dale

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best teas in San Diego. The food was amazing and a must do experience.

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California English is rated 4.6 stars by 530 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for California English

9276 Scranton Rd, San Diego, CA 92121-7701

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Sorrento Mesa
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Tue–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, British, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Blais
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