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NINE-TEN, San Diego, CA
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NINE-TEN

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$31 to $50
Californian
910 Prospect St., San Diego, CA 92037

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2 people
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8:30 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming

Why they're an Icon

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Plate2022

From the OpenTable editors: Nationally recognized chef Jason Knibb brings a sophisticated touch to local fish and produce at this restaurant inside the longstanding Grande Colonial Hotel. Whether you’re in the ocean-accented dining room or score a sought-after seat on the terrace to watch the seals and surf, you’re in for a quintessential San Diego experience.


Staff spotlight

Philosophy

MICHELIN-recognized NINE-TEN offers globally inspired, locally sourced cuisine with an emphasis on produce from local artisan farmers, featuring the unique seasonal style of cooking with menus dictated by the local harvest. The service is enthusiastic and spirited, while gracious and unassuming. The staff is exceptionally well trained and educated in food preparation and wine pairings.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Farm-to-table, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    All catering is provided by NINE-TEN chefs.
  • Private party facilities
    NINE-TEN offers a unique selection of recently renovated private dining rooms for your private event. Over 2,300 square feet of indoor space is available in three private rooms and an ocean-view terrace.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Description
    Led by award-winning, nationally-recognized chef Jason Knibb, NINE-TEN offers the perfect combination of sophistication and casual elegance and an ideal location along lively Prospect Street in the Village of La Jolla. Recognized with MICHELIN distinction, NINE-TEN’s globally-inspired, locally-sourced cuisine features the best of the harvest from local artisans where products are selected daily for the restaurant’s seasonal menus. Dine indoors or al fresco on our sidewalk patio or back terrace with peek views of the Pacific Ocean. Heaters are available during cooler weather. Private dining rooms are also available for groups of 8 or more. Breakfast is served Monday through Friday, 7 am to 11 am. Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday, 7 am to 2 pm. and features $6 mimosas and $8 Bloody Marys. Lunch is served Monday through Friday, 11:30 am to 2 pm. And dinner service is available nightly, 5 pm to 9 pm. We look forward to seeing you soon.
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Cross street
    Girard
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mercy of the Chef Tasting Menu

    $130.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A Chef driven tasting menu experience, highlighting the best that NINE-TEN has to offer. Start with an amuse bouche followed by 6 courses including selections from our menu with a nightly specials or Chef's creations tossed in. Add in wine pairings chosen by our Sommelier with each course to round out your meal. Please inform us of any allergies or dietary preferences so we can craft the perfect menu for you. A 20% service charge will be included for all Mercy of the Chef reservations.
    Mercy of the Chef Tasting Menu Photo

What 3,006 people are saying

NINE-TEN reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Californian

  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
NINE-TEN offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Patrons highlight its creative dishes, including "outstanding" jerk pork belly and "best burger in town." The ambiance is "classy," making it perfect for special occasions. Despite some pricing concerns, the restaurant consistently delivers a "fantastic" culinary journey, earning high recommendations.
3,006 Reviews
  1. Chris

    New York City43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience with very capable wait staff and sommelier. The portions were appropriate for a multi-course tasting menu and the wine pairings were spot on. The highlight of the meal is the porcini infused pasta plate. Nice atmosphere within the restaurant.

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  2. David VIP

    San Diego31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A consistently wonderful dining experience for many years. Great food, great service, and an excellent wine list.

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  3. Stephen VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton99 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    French toast and smoked salmon avocado toast were fab. Sat outside so we could people watch.

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  4. Ron

    Sacramento58 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our last visit to Nine-Ten was approximately 15 years ago and we loved it. However, this time we were somewhat disappointed. First, the delicious short rib with mushrooms was missing from the menu. Second, all the entries seem to be Paleo, i.e., without carbs. Finally, the prices were simply too high. 

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  5. Victoria

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The asparagus salad and shrimp tacos were very good!

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  6. Dave

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food served quickly. Excellent service, very attentive and accommodating and not picky at all. Valet parking was quick and well priced and super convenient. Will return!

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  7. Jaime VIP

    Mexico City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambiance! Wen enjoyed a great dinner with our family

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  8. Sisay

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, services and very nice restaurant. it was our first time with my wife to celebrate her birthday, we had a great time and the cake they brought her was so delicious and beautiful. it was worth of every penny! We will surely go back again!

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  9. Howard VIP

    San Diego19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    7 of us for a Birthday dinner. Birthday boy wanted a "great" hamburger. Gotta say, Nine-Ten came through. While a little pricey at $29, they do make a great burger. They also do one of the best Caesar salads in San Diego. Good service and great food. Thanks Nine-Ten I do need to add, that I am not a fan of the added 5% surcharge. It is not a surcharge, it is a permanent increase in your prices. Get rid of it. I find it offensive

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  10. Eric VIP

    San Diego22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easy, relaxed dinner here tonight. Halibut was perfectly cooked and we shared a half bottle of Sineann Pinot Noir. Elegant table placement, we could hear one another perfectly in our booth.

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FAQs

NINE-TEN offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 964-5400.

NINE-TEN is rated 4.8 stars by 3006 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
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910 Prospect St., San Diego, CA 92037

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Description
    Led by award-winning, nationally-recognized chef Jason Knibb, NINE-TEN offers the perfect combination of sophistication and casual elegance and an ideal location along lively Prospect Street in the Village of La Jolla. Recognized with MICHELIN distinction, NINE-TEN’s globally-inspired, locally-sourced cuisine features the best of the harvest from local artisans where products are selected daily for the restaurant’s seasonal menus. Dine indoors or al fresco on our sidewalk patio or back terrace with peek views of the Pacific Ocean. Heaters are available during cooler weather. Private dining rooms are also available for groups of 8 or more. Breakfast is served Monday through Friday, 7 am to 11 am. Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday, 7 am to 2 pm. and features $6 mimosas and $8 Bloody Marys. Lunch is served Monday through Friday, 11:30 am to 2 pm. And dinner service is available nightly, 5 pm to 9 pm. We look forward to seeing you soon.
  • Cross street
    Girard
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Farm-to-table, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    All catering is provided by NINE-TEN chefs.
  • Private party facilities
    NINE-TEN offers a unique selection of recently renovated private dining rooms for your private event. Over 2,300 square feet of indoor space is available in three private rooms and an ocean-view terrace.
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