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Manhattan of La Jolla, San Diego, CA

Manhattan of La Jolla

4.8
4.8
1742 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
  • Charming
Manhattan of La Jolla transports you to the best of New York via the cozy, upscale village of La Jolla. Located in the Empress Hotel on Fay Avenue, it is an elegant, casual and classy place where you would expect to see Old Blue Eyes or Danny Ocean romancing a beautiful woman while she sips her Cosmo over dinner. With quality Italian charm, Manhattan offers classic cocktails that get you into that New York swing--and the entrees are as good as it gets. Liberal olive oil, garlic, lemon and pepper complement the Zagat Award winning veal chop, steaks and seafood. Signature scampi, classic cannelloni, pasta al dente, and other succulent dishes, plus professional service and decor make this a terrific spot for a romantic dinner or mixing business and pleasure. Manhattan in La Jolla gets you the best of both worlds. Manhattan is an award winning La Jolla favorite, celebrating its 36th year.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 459-0700
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please call for details. The Garden Room at Manhattan seats up to 60 people. Manhattan of La Jolla can seat up to 120 and can be bought out for the evening.
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Cross street
    Silverado Street
  • Parking details
    We offer curb side valet parking or you may self park on street. Valet is offered by The Empress Hotel.
  • Entertainment
    We offer live music 6 DAYS A WEEK! Our Schedule is Tuesday through Sunday. Tuesday evenings Edward Gabrielyan is playing from 6:00 to 8:15. Wednesday evenings Mikan Zlatkovich’s Jazz Trio will perform 6:00-9:00pm. Thursday evening 6:00-9:00 world-class entertainer Tad Sisler will be performing. Friday and Saturday Tad Sisler will continue with outstanding vocals plus excellent musicianship on piano and keyboards from 7:00-10:00pm. Sunday Mike Wofford will be jazzing up the evening on the piano from 6:00-8:15. Additionally, the first Sunday of every month Mike Wofford and Holly Hofmann will have a Jazz Quartet 6:00 to 8:15.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,742 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Manhattan of La Jolla is a "hidden gem" celebrated for its "amazing service" and "delicious food." Diners adore the "old school charm" and live piano music, perfect for special occasions. The "tableside Caesar salad" and "best NY steak in town" are standout dishes. Ideal for a memorable dining experience!

1,743 Reviews
  1. Lucio

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Muy buena experiencia, comida y servicio muy buenos!

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  2. Heidi

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing old school chop house. The table side Caesar salad was perfect. We also shared the Manhattan pasta trio and a Veal Florentine chop which was juicy and delicious. We had no room for dessert but the selection looked great. Definitely a place to come back to next time in San Diego. Service and atmosphere were excellent and rivals our favorite chop house Golden Steer in Las Vegas.

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  3. R

    VIP

    Dallas

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun experience with authentic Italian food in a loud old style Italian setting. Service was good, not the best we’ve had , but no real huge complaints. Our server just wasn’t that friendly or informative. We had to ask for refills and dessert menu. The whole family enjoyed it but it is a loud, boisterous place with lots of action. Other than our server the staff was pretty friendly.

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  4. Cyndi

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The service was great even though they were busy. And the food 👌🏼. We’ll be back soon.

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  5. Renee

    VIP

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in all categories; a lovely evening. Always great food, drinks and service.

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  6. Francisco

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Surprise that both our veal chops were very tufted, long waits to get our meal.

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  7. Michelle

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming to Manhattans for years, we always sit at the same two tables, and usually have exceptional service .Our waitress this time seemed as though she didn’t want to be at work. When we asked questions about the entrees she responded with sarcasm as if we were stupid and didn’t offer suggestions of any kind. It was a very special birthday that we were celebrating which made the service even more of a disappointment.

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  8. Dina

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Since we moved to Bird Rock this past year this has become our favorite restaurant

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  9. Sanford

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We like Manhattan, but is seems the food has gone down in the last twelve month. The steak was properly prepared but a bit dry. The service was not as good as usual.

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  10. Adrienne

    VIP

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super cute and entertaining restaurant- definitely feels family run which is awesome. Food is good and hearty. Singer is enjoyable. Service was great!

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FAQs

Manhattan of La Jolla does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Manhattan of La Jolla also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 459-0700.

Manhattan of La Jolla is rated 4.8 stars by 1742 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Manhattan of La Jolla

7766 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA 92037

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Silverado Street
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer curb side valet parking or you may self park on street. Valet is offered by The Empress Hotel.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We offer live music 6 DAYS A WEEK! Our Schedule is Tuesday through Sunday. Tuesday evenings Edward Gabrielyan is playing from 6:00 to 8:15. Wednesday evenings Mikan Zlatkovich’s Jazz Trio will perform 6:00-9:00pm. Thursday evening 6:00-9:00 world-class entertainer Tad Sisler will be performing. Friday and Saturday Tad Sisler will continue with outstanding vocals plus excellent musicianship on piano and keyboards from 7:00-10:00pm. Sunday Mike Wofford will be jazzing up the evening on the piano from 6:00-8:15. Additionally, the first Sunday of every month Mike Wofford and Holly Hofmann will have a Jazz Quartet 6:00 to 8:15.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (858) 459-0700
  • Private party facilities
    Please call for details. The Garden Room at Manhattan seats up to 60 people. Manhattan of La Jolla can seat up to 120 and can be bought out for the evening.
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