James' Place

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

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   Katie VIP

   San Diego14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

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

   Really great atmosphere and ambiance. The wait staff was very nice and the food and drinks very good. Very pricey on items that normally would be about $10-$15 less even at high end restaurants. Salads were $20 and up for the most part. Again, very good, but very high in price.
   

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   Alicia

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

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

   I had a wonderful experience and looking forward to enjoying this again!
   

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   Pam

   San Diego5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

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

   The food was good, though no sushi on the evening's menu seemed to upset many diners. Service was acceptable, setting was nice. Loved the adjacency to the theatre though it was very pricey.
   

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   Denise VIP

   San Diego15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 31, 2025

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

   Great sushi and attentive service Highly recommend
   

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   Paul VIP

   San Diego93 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

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

   In the theater complex of the La Jolla Playhouse, so it is very convenient to have dinner or drinks before a show. Nice menu and good quality food.
   

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   James

   New York City10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

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

   A nice place but the VERY LIMITED hours makes it inconvenient. Next to a theatre and they are NOT open before matinees nor are they open after the show. Food was tasty but a little overdone. Portions were large and the prices were higher than I expected for the food.
   

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   ROGER

   San Diego4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 27, 2025

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

   Very nice dinner before seeing a show next door. The food was delicious, excellent service, and overall very enjoyable.
   

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   John VIP

   San Diego52 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 20, 2025

   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 on March 20, 2025

   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 on March 20, 2025

    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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