Beeside Balcony La Jolla

4.4

185 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary European

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for happy hour
Great for creative cocktails

Beeside Balcony is a hidden gem in La Jolla Village, CA with a relaxed seaside chic décor where guests enjoy global mediterranean cuisine and ocean views from interior and the balcony. A third generation chef of Spanish and Italian descent, and hailing form Paris, France, Christophe's restaurant career began at 17 in the kitchen of his father's restaurant in Pasadena when they first emigrated to the USA. Upon returning to southern California in 2011, Christophe spent 8 years as the managing partner of Eddie V's Prime Seafood in La Jolla. Here he deepened his knowledge of sourcing and cooking the freshest seafood available, while delivering world class service. The laid back coastal vibe of La Jolla, combined with the attention to detail from Christophe's fine dining background, infuses Beeside Balcony with an easy elegance that elevates any gathering, and makes the perfect backdrop to showcase his global mediterranean menu. Ask About our Speakeasy!

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Mediterranean, Spanish
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 833-0471
Website
http://www.beesidebalcony.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Christophe Cevasco

Location
1025 Prospect St STE 250, San Diego, CA 92037-4167
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Cross street
Girard Avenue & Prospect Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

The Honey Pot Cocktail Lounge
Multiple dates available
Indulge your senses in the Honey Pot, our sultry cocktail lounge tucked behind a secret door. In this otherworldly realm, tickle your tongue with libations and luscious bites, while your ears melt into the buzzy and hypnotic music. Many of our cocktails and food recipes here feature our home grown honey. Whether you lean sweet or savory, you’ll find your nectar in the Honey Pot. Live DJ on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 - 10 pm MENU -Food- Bee's Cheese Plate, Chicken Lolipops, Steak Skewers, Oysters Cote D' Azure, Meatballs, Petite Beet Salad, Berry Bleu Salad, Filet Sliders, Truffle Fries. -Cocktails- The Smoker, Lavender Bee's Knees, Queen Bee, Raw Honey Old Fashioned, Honey Pot Old Fashioned, Apricot Honey House, Honey Sweet Bee.

Trio of Dips$17.00
artichoke hummus, tzatziki, spicy htipiti, toasted pita
Bee's Board$29.00
dips, cheeses, charcuterie, accoutrements, pita
Octopus Ceviche$18.00
pineapple, red onion, lemon juice, jalapeño, tortilla chips
Crab Cake$18.00
panko crusted blue lump crab, lemon remoulade, arugula, paprika oil
Oysters Côte d'Azur$18.00
half dozen grilled oysters, wilted arugula, garlic, feta, pernod cream sauce, shallots, lemon, herb breadcrumbs
Meatballs$17.00
lamb and beef meatballs, onions, parmesan, breadcrumbs, mint, basil, san marzano tomato sauce, feta, micro thyme
Mussels Maison$29.00
lemon, butter, white wine, cream, onions, garlic, chili flakes, toasted country bread
Mussels Espanola$29.00
san marzano tomato sauce, chorizo, white wine, garlic, toast

Salads & Soup

add chicken 10 | add lamb 12 | add shrimp 15 | add salmon 17

Beeside Salad$15.00
mixed greens, cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, red onions, mediterranean olives, feta, tzatziki dressing
Caesar Salad$16.00
romaine, homemade herb-parmesan croutons, shaved parmesan, anchovy-olive tapenade, caesar dressing
Arugula & Roasted Beet Salad$17.00
arugula, roasted beets, honey goat cheese, cinnamon walnuts, champagne vinaigrette, balsamic glaze drizzle
Cioppino Soup$17.00
seafood stew, tomato white wine broth, toast

Main

add side fries or side arugula salad +5

"Gyro"
grilled pita, arugula, cherry tomatoes, onions, tzatziki
- Chicken$18.00
- Lamb$19.00
- Salmon$24.00
- Veggie$16.00
Beeside Burger$21.00
8 oz. grass-fed chuck beef, cheese blend, onions, tomatoes, arugula, garlic aioli, fries
Seaside Sandwich$20.00
panko rockfish, bell pepper tapenade, habanero honey mustard, remoulade
Crispy Chicken Sandwich$18.00
tempura breast, mango-jicama slaw, pepper jack, sriracha aioli, brioche bun, fries
Tacos
mango-jicama slaw, avocado, corn tortillas, remoulade, cilantro
Spanish Octopus$34.00
braised and seared, potato fondant, bacon, arugula salad, feta, red onions, lemon truffle vinaigrette
Fish & Frites$20.00
crispy, tempura battered rockfish, rosemary fries, lemon remoulade, truffle ketchup
Fjord Salmon$32.00
norwegian fjord salmon filet, broccolini puree, sautéed baby carrots, lemon beurre blanc

Plant-Based

BeeYoutiful Bowl$20.00
quinoa, arugula, shaved brussel sprouts, edamame, garbonzo, kale, cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, avocado, lemon vinaigrette
- Add Tempura Tofu$6.00
Buzzy Bowl$17.00
couscous medley, mediterranean pico, olives, feta, hoja santa vinaigrette
Grilled Feta Cheese$18.00
seared cheese blend, caramelized onions, tomatoes, arugula, balsamic glaze, brioche bun, fries
Mediterranean Tofu$28.00
tempura crusted, quinoa, purple rice, edamame, broccolini, tomatoes, onions, lime cilantro vinaigrette

What 185 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Beeside Balcony La Jolla offers a picturesque dining experience with "amazing views" and "delicious food." It's a perfect spot for a date night or gathering with friends. Highlights include exceptional seafood dishes and attentive service. While some reviews mention noise levels, most guests appreciate the lively ambiance and creative cocktails.

185 Reviews

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Kristy
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tasty honey inspired cocktails served by warm and welcoming staff.
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Sarah
San Diego7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thoughtful, delicious food and great ambiance! Our server was perfect too. Can’t wait to come back.
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Kent
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food & service! We enjoyed the charcuterie board, cioppino, mussels in white wine sauce, and pork osso buco. It was a bit cold for patio dining, slightly noisy in the full restaurant. We would be happy to return.
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Pattic
San Diego2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
This was our second time at Beeside. First time was nice and so we returned. This time, we were seated 15 minutes after our reservation because they gave our table to another party earlier. We sat down and didn’t receive our drinks for over 30 minutes from ordering them and our food came out after tables that arrived 20-30 minutes after our table. Food was good.
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julie
San Diego30 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We really wanted to enjoy this experience. It was my second time to eat at Beeside; the first time was for breakfast. We started with the escargot, which was outstanding! My husband ordered a ceasar which came and almost seemed like he was getting punked. The entire bowl of romaine was the white or very pale green ends. It's like they had no good Romaine and tried to make due. It literally was the stuff I throw away at home. My husband ordered the salmon for this main course which was decent but nothing spectacular. I ordered the crab cake appetizer with a side of feta fries to share. The crab cake was large and delicious, but parts of it were cold as if it hadn't stayed in the fryer long enough. The feta fries were literally fries with feta sprinkled on top. If I were going to the trouble of posting "Feta Fries" as an option on a menu, I would try to make it somewhat spectacular (maybe sprinkled with oregano, olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, and (at the very least) MELTED feta or served with a feta whip). My daughter had the Jidori chicken, which was very bland. The potatoes were covered in the demi-glace which we all felt was a detractor. We shared the churro dessert, which was delicious.
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Danielle
Charleston1 review
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall it was an okay experience - nothing too exciting but was overall good for a post dinner drink
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Arthi
Raleigh1 review
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice location, great ambiance, food was good overall but all made with a lot of butter and garlic (what’s not to love except my arteries!) ; baklava ice cream cake was the highlight for us
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Timothy
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Compliments to the chef for the amazing food, compliments to the hosts stand personnel for the amazing service and overall wonderful experience
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warren VIP
San Diego30 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great spot for couples. Small round tables for two. A few on the balcony if weather is good. Food was good but not great. Price’s middle of the road. Nice big bar for those who want drinks only.
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Remy
San Diego1 review
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Awesome place! The food, the service, and the ambiance of the place are relaxing and romantic. I'm coming back!!!
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FAQs

Beeside Balcony La Jolla offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 833-0471.

Beeside Balcony La Jolla is rated 4.4 stars by 185 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1025 Prospect St STE 250, San Diego, CA 92037-4167

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Girard Avenue & Prospect Street
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Mediterranean, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Christophe Cevasco
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.beesidebalcony.com/
Phone number
(858) 833-0471

Beeside Balcony La Jolla

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

The Honey Pot Cocktail Lounge

Starters

Trio of Dips$17.00

Bee's Board$29.00

Octopus Ceviche$18.00

Crab Cake$18.00

Oysters Côte d'Azur$18.00

Meatballs$17.00

Mussels Maison$29.00

Mussels Espanola$29.00

Salads & Soup

Beeside Salad$15.00

Caesar Salad$16.00

Arugula & Roasted Beet Salad$17.00

Cioppino Soup$17.00

Main

"Gyro"

Beeside Burger$21.00

Seaside Sandwich$20.00

Crispy Chicken Sandwich$18.00

Tacos

Spanish Octopus$34.00

Fish & Frites$20.00

Fjord Salmon$32.00

Plant-Based

BeeYoutiful Bowl$20.00

Buzzy Bowl$17.00

Grilled Feta Cheese$18.00

Mediterranean Tofu$28.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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