Must-see restaurants in La Jolla

  • George's at the Cove

    La Jolla

    The Euro-Cal cooking is as dramatic as the oceanfront location, thanks to the bottomless imagination of chef Trey Foshee. George’s has graced just about…

  • Shore Rider Cafe

    La Jolla

    For tasty eats in a surf vibe right near the beach, head to Shore Rider's new mellow open-air patio, where they play California rock and serve beer on tap…

  • Harry’s Coffee Shop

    La Jolla

    This classic 1960 coffee shop has a posse of regulars from blue-haired socialites to sports celebs. The food is American at its best – pancakes, tuna…

  • George's Ocean Terrace

    La Jolla

    For beautiful ocean views and a laid-back atmosphere, this rooftop-dining space is heated during winter months, and gets booked up quick in the summer…

  • Crab Catcher

    La Jolla

    Stellar views look out to La Jolla's coastline at this fresh-fish restaurant, with clean decor, crisp white tablecloths and wrought-iron chairs on the…

  • Cottage

    La Jolla

    Shhh! Don’t tell anybody that the stuffed French toast, eggs La Jolla (with Canadian bacon, mushrooms, spinach and garlic, and balsamic vinegar), fish…

  • Puesto La Jolla

    La Jolla

    A fabulous colorful warehouse-style restaurant dowsed in Californian spray-paint artist Chor Boogie designs. It serves Mexican street food in the form of…

  • El Pescador

    La Jolla

    You could pay three times as much for seafood with the tourists at fancier restaurants in town; meanwhile locals will be at this fish market and…

  • Girard Gourmet

    La Jolla

    This Belgian-influenced deli/bakery has been serving La Jolla for 25 years. Sit in the no-frills cafe in the back of the shop and enjoy home-cooked dishes…

  • Marine Room

    La Jolla

    Yet another only-in-La Jolla experience. When money is no object and you want high-drama cooking and views, book a sunset table at this clubby dining room…

  • California Modern

    La Jolla

    The lower-floor restaurant at George’s at the Cove is the place to come to splash out on a tasting menu (from $75 per person, extra for wine pairing)…

  • Burger Lounge

    La Jolla

    Burger chain serving cage-free chicken and grass-fed beef, local produce, plus fries and shakes.