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The Main Dining Room at Paradisaea - Paradisaea, La Jolla, CA
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Paradisaea

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$50 and over
Californian
5680 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037-7523

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
A celebration of food, cocktails, art, and warm hospitality. Housed in the historic Piano Building, in the heart of the vibrant community of Bird Rock, Paradisaea is a destination restaurant and bar, that San Diegans frequent for crave-able, accessible fare, executed at the highest level.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: Paradisaea comes from culinary industry heavyweights, including an Eleven Madison Park alum. Its mid-century tropical interiors, imaginative tiki cocktails, and fresh-caught fish entrees mean it's a casual spot that’s equal parts neighborhood gem and dream date-night destination.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Menu

    $125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Make your experience at Paradisaea even more memorable by joining us for our wonderful Chef's Menu where Anders Rubini will take you on a beautiful food journey.

What 636 people are saying

Paradisaea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Californian

  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

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Paradisaea offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food, ambiance, and service." Guests rave about the "creative and flavorful" Chef's Tasting Menu, lively atmosphere, and "outstanding" service from attentive staff. While some find it pricey, the "intimate and beautiful" setting and "first-class" culinary adventure make it a "must-try."
636 Reviews
  1. susana

    Hawaii3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Evening started off on a very dour note. We arrived at our reservation time and was told they were getting the table ready. 15 minutes later, we were still waiting to be seated so we checked back in with the hostess-the table has paid but the party is still sitting there. We ended up not getting seated for another 20 minutes. They did comp us a round of cocktails to make up for the wait. We ordered the chef’s tasting menu which was very good. The wagyu beef was very tough but the other dishes were excellent.

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  2. Dawn

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and cocktails! Great ambiance, love the bird theme, clever! Glassware was really fun, heat lamps were great, plus live piano! And very friendly to our dog :))

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  3. rachel VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience. Beautiful space, excellent service and great food. Drinks/wine were pricey but good selection. Not too loud but still energetic.

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  4. Brittany

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been to a restaurant this fabulous in a very long time! LOVED it!

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  5. David

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I absolutely loved our night dining at PARADISAEA. We both enjoyed an amazing Chef's Tasting, 6 courses meticulously plated and cooked perfectly. The dishes were creative and flavorful, I wanted to go back the next day, for real. We will definitely be back and can not wait to spend another night enjoying the music food and ambiance. Huge thanks to the culinary team and staff for the lovely experience. PARADISAEA is a must try.

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  6. Carlos VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant in San Diego ! The chef’s menu it is a formidable experience !

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  7. Chen

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent, but unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to expectations. We tried the chef’s menu at $125 per person (before tax, tip, and an additional 6% service fee), but most of the dishes lacked premium ingredients and were either overly sweet or excessively oily. Overall, it didn’t feel worth the price.

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  8. meagan VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Excellent service. Fun and lively atmosphere.

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  9. Jonathan VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great diverse menu. All the dishes were excellent and the drinks were very unique and good as well.

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  10. Deven VIP

    San Diego34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal and our waitress Taylor was amazing along with all the support staff. Cannot wait to go back! The bread, pasta, hamachi, and Salisbury steak was perfect. Best dirty martinis also!

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Paradisaea is rated 4.8 stars by 636 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Paradisaea

5680 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037-7523

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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