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Best Comfort Food Restaurants in La Jolla

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A photo of Queenstown Village restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(249)
Price: Moderate
• New Zealand • La Jolla
Booked 7 times today
La Jolla's new hot spot has arrived!! NZ eats opens its newest Queenstown location in La Jolla village. With a beautiful design and decor the vibe is what everyone is raving about. Serving brunch and dinner every day with a mix of New Zealand fare and American comfort food. Full bar offerings with on trend craft cocktails, local beers on draft. and the first retail wine list for a restaurant in La Jolla. Come in and discover your new favorite restaurant!
A photo of Piatti - La Jolla restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5037)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 36 times today
Established in 1987, Piatti offers finely crafted fresh Italian cuisine. The soul of the menu is our housemade pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand everyday. Offering a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian trattoria, Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and an immersive market experience so you can enjoy Piatti at home. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.
A photo of Beaumont's restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(915)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • La Jolla
Booked 9 times today
Established in the heart of La Jolla’s Bird Rock seaside community in 2005, Beaumont’s Neighborhood Eatery has been a central meeting spot for locals to gather for fabulous food, hand-made cocktails, and top-rated entertainment in a casual, yet contemporary atmosphere earning its title as the “heart and soul of Bird Rock”. Nightly happy hour and a fantastic dinner menu are just the beginning, because a full bar and live local music add to the great vibe. You’ll find Beaumont’s weekends a need to be at event for brunch!
A photo of Queenstown Bistro - UTC restaurant
4.5
Awesome(186)
Price: Moderate
• New Zealand • University City/Golden Triangle
Booked 5 times today
We are the lil sis of Queenstown Public House located in the Little Italy district of San Diego. Slightly smaller, but with the same basic ingredients.A beautiful, comfortable, unique, fun setting. A friendly, smiling, courteous staff we hope you get to know. Guests enjoying the moment, sharing a laugh, whom we hope we get to know. Freshly made dishes; locally sourced, passionately created, many unique…and all delicious. A beer list changing daily, proudly from our award winning local craft SD brewers, and a wine list chosen with care from select vineyards and varietals. With a kiwi inspired lineage, and the spirit, love and good nature from the land of the Maori, we hope you will join us. And if we are so fortunate, then, we hope you will have a little too much of a good time, have a few too many laughs, stay a while, and return again soon to see us.
A photo of Woodstock's Pizza - Pacific Beach restaurant
4.5
Awesome(16)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Pacific Beach
Booked 1 time today
Legendary taste meets the party scene at Woodstock’s Pizza in Pacific Beach. Woodstock's offers a fast casual dining experience with counter ordering and delivery to your table.Bring your friends for award-winning pies, sides and suds. Your choices are endlessly customizable; we have options for most dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and lactose-intolerant. Try our signature wheat crust and exclusive extra zesty sauce, and watch us load on the freshest, highest-quality toppings. Woodstock's has 18 taps serving some of the most innovative craft beers, along with a selection of bottled beers and wines. We specialize in groups of all sizes, with flexible seating and a pet-friendly heated patio. Join the fun at our weekly Trivia and Pint Nights. We're open from lunch to late night, and we deliver throughout San Diego. We accept reservations for party sizes of 4 or larger.
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4.5
Awesome(2998)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • University Heights
Booked 40 times today
With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends. ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴅᴏɢꜱᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅᴊ ꜱᴘɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴠɪɴʏʟꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ & ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴢʏ ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴅᴊꜱꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ
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4.9
Exceptional(5452)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 165 times today
Cesarina is a grandmother, a mother, a daughter—our personification of a nurturer who feeds and cares for her community. From meticulous attention to detail and fresh ingredients to the warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a celebration of the power of food and family.
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4.3
Awesome(467)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sorrento Mesa
Booked 17 times today
Located in the Sorrento Valley, California English is the newest culinary creation from celebrity chef, Richard Blais. Blais is creating an all-day menu for California English that’ll interpret classic British dishes through the lens of Southern California ingredients.The idea is a fusion of sorts: the laid-back California lifestyle that makes San Diego so unique, mixed with a cozy pub convivial atmosphere where you can meet friends (or mates) for a pint after work, set up a client lunch with fresh oysters on the menu or have a cozy family dinner over a Sunday roast. Everything on the menu is made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients that make for fresh and flavorful dishes. The effortless vibe of casual yet stylish makes for the perfect place to celebrate the joy of the unexpected coming together to make the perfect culinary match.
A photo of Grand Social at Fairmont Grand Del Mar restaurant
4.2
Awesome(77)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carmel Valley
Booked 5 times today
The fine unwinds into the fun across three distinct levels (25,000 square feet) at Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s outdoor lounge, Grand Social. Relax over a late afternoon apéritif and spirited games of bocce on our new courts situated on the second level. As evening unfolds, venture to our newly installed ground-level lawn to savor irresistible wood-fired dishes and skillfully crafted cocktails.Secure your two-hour reservation by selecting one of the Cabana Package options or a regular reservation for a fire pit table*. *Fire pit tables and cabanas have a rental fee. Walk-in’s welcome upon availability.LIVE LIMITLESS - Join the rewards program designed with you in mind. As a member of ALL – Accor Live Limitless, you’ll earn points on dining, experiences and hotel reservations at more than 5,000 hotels worldwide.
A photo of Sbicca - Del Mar restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2510)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Del Mar
Booked 12 times today
We look forward to having you join us! San Diego's favorite "Neighborhood" restaurant. Located in beautiful, quaint Del Mar and winner of the "Gold Medallion Award" for Best Neighborhood Restaurant awarded by the San Diego Chapter of the California Restaurant Association. Dine up on the Ocean View deck and take in the blue pacific while enjoying our award winning cuisine or sit on our ocean view sidewalk cafe and sip on one of our Wine Spectator award winning wine list wines. SPECIALS: 1/2 price on Wine Bottles Tuesdays & ThursdaysHappy Hour Daily 3-5pm (excluding holidays) Please note we cannot guarantee seating requests, we will do our best to accommodate but it is not a guarantee for inside or outside

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  • Jennifer
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Last night we celebrated my fiance's birthday and we had a FANTASTIC Time. We checked in with the hostess, she was welcoming and we noticed that special menus had been printed and personalized for our special birthday dinner together; that is ABOVE and BEYOND. We enjoyed starter bread with the amazing dipping sauce, wonderful entrees, desserts and ended the night with cappuccinos. The food was spectacular, the service was unparalleled and the night was very memorable. I am so grateful to Piatti...for a dinner we will always remember. I am so grateful to all the staff; thank you so much.
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    Piatti - La JollaPrice: Moderate• Italian• La Jolla
    4.7
  • Tomvip
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 19 Nov 2024
    Beautiful and creative decore sets it apart from most other restaurants. Menu was creative and affordable. Food was very good.
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    Queenstown VillagePrice: Moderate• New Zealand• La Jolla
    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Diego •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 17 Nov 2024
    Delicious menu, enough diverse options without overdoing it - everything we had was amazing! Breakfast tacos yum! The Benedict (their take on it is smaller which gives you some room for potatoes or bacon!) and it is mouth watering good. I’ll be dreaming about the Coast Toast until I have it again! Excellent service! The servers and bartenders are total pros, so you feel well taken care of. It feels so easy and nicely casual, yet Beaumont’s is a well- oiled machine! And the drinks! We loved the Don’t You Judge Me (bubbly refreshing, but powerful) and the Bloody Mary. I’m going back as soon as possible 😋😍
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    Beaumont'sPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• La Jolla
    4.6
  • JANvip
    San Diego •39 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 14 Oct 2024
    Always delicious, especially the pretzel best in town . Larry is wonderful. Always makes our evening special . Will return soon
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    Queenstown Bistro - UTCPrice: Moderate• New Zealand• University City/Golden Triangle
    4.5
  • CaptainMikevip
    San Diego •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 29 Jan 2023
    Group of 8 friends were able to get together and have a nice casual evening out. The pizza and the salads were good and atmosphere was casual and comfortable.
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    Woodstock's Pizza - Pacific BeachPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Pacific Beach
    4.5

Discover best comfort food restaurants in La Jolla

Discover the heartwarming allure of comfort food in La Jolla, San Diego, where culinary indulgence meets coastal charm. La Jolla's dining scene shines with a variety of restaurants dedicated to serving up comfort food that soothes the soul and excites the palate. From contemporary American dishes to authentic French cuisine and fresh Mediterranean flavors, each establishment offers a unique twist on classic comfort food, crafted with high-quality ingredients and a touch of local flair. Patrons can expect not only delicious meals but also a welcoming atmosphere, characterized by friendly service and often, picturesque views that enhance the dining experience. Whether you're in the mood for a casual brunch or a sophisticated dinner, La Jolla's comfort food venues provide the perfect backdrop for every occasion. Embrace the inviting vibes and exceptional culinary offerings that make La Jolla a prime destination for anyone seeking comfort food with a dash of elegance.

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