Best Restaurants for Foodies in University City/Golden Triangle

23 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla

4.5

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 2 times today

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar has been focused on successfully pairing contemporary California regional cuisine, with a hip, vibrant, sophisticated setting, to create a cutting-edge dining experience. When Partners JC Clow, William Lewis and Chef Yvon Goetz set out to deliver a culinary experience straight from wine county, little did they know that they would also earn the title of Restaurateurs of the Year for their achievements and have their restaurants in Newport Beach and Tustin earn the title of Restaurant of the Year multiple times!The three partners strive to deliver the best dining experience In Orange County on a nightly basis. Chef Goetz, whose accolades include the AAA Five Diamond Award and multiple Chef of the Year honors, describes his menu at The Winery Restaurant as wine country-driven a perfect match for a wine program that features a list with 650 selections that change weekly and climate-controlled cellars, which can house up to 7,500 bottles!

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2. RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla

4.4

Awesome(2689)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • La Jolla

Booked 59 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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3. Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC

4.8

Exceptional(4986)

Price: Expensive

• American • University City/Golden Triangle

Booked 61 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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4. Addison By William Bradley

4.8

Exceptional(1884)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Del Mar

Booked 15 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'.

5. Sea & Sky

4.3

Awesome(218)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • La Jolla

Booked 22 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

4.4

Awesome(1711)

Price: Expensive

• American • La Jolla

Booked 34 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(836)

Price: Moderate

• European • La Jolla

Booked 48 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!

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8. Eddie V's - La Jolla

4.9

Exceptional(5640)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 101 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.

9. NINE-TEN

4.7

Exceptional(2934)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • La Jolla

Booked 17 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.

10. Catania

4.8

Exceptional(2070)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 22 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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SandraVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
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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San Diego •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Table service was outstanding. We got the filet mignon, truffle Mac n cheese, 1/2 order of oysters, bread, and the Maine scallops w/ shrimp on risotto. It was all delicious and cooked perfectly. Only thing I would have changed is adding a little more seasoning to the risotto but honestly it was cooked pretty well.
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The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La JollaPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• La Jolla
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4.5
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Nora
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our server today was kinda off push and rush us to order. I didn’t know because it was Christmas Eve and people were waiting for a table or just she wanted to get the job done . The margarita I ordered today was not much alcohol in it, even I ordered a second one with double shot, still pretty light. Other than that, the food was good like always.
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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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Miguel
Baja California •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Service was very attentive and fast. Food was amazing!
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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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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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23 restaurants available nearby

1. The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla

2. RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla

3. Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC

4. Addison By William Bradley

5. Sea & Sky

6. Mediterranean Room - La Valencia Hotel

7. Barbarella

8. Eddie V's - La Jolla

9. NINE-TEN

10. Catania

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