Best Date Night Restaurants in Torrey Pines

111 restaurants available nearby

1. The Marine Room

4.7

Exceptional(8206)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 56 times today

For generations of San Diegans, the “Seahorse” symbol of The Marine Room has long stood for its dramatic on-the-surf location and California coastal cuisine. Considering this rare blend of culinary excellence, uncompromising service and beachfront setting, it’s no wonder The Marine Room has become a true San Diego landmark. We invite you to San Diego's iconic dining destination and experience how each tide brings something new to The Marine Room. You’re not reserving a table – you’re joining a 80-year tradition.

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2. Javier's - La Jolla

4.6

Exceptional(3524)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • La Jolla

Booked 145 times today

Javier's in La Jolla is a fantastic spot for date night. Reviews rave about its 'romantic' ambiance and 'fantastic atmosphere'. The 'authentic' Mexican cuisine, rich in flavors, is a bonus. The place is described as 'inviting', 'sophisticated', and 'setting the stage for an extraordinary meal'. It's the perfect setting for any special occasion, making it a top pick for a memorable date night.

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3. California English

4.4

Awesome(486)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sorrento Mesa

Booked 15 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.

4. Barbarella

4.3

Awesome(828)

Price: Moderate

• European • La Jolla

Booked 72 times today

Barbarella is a restaurant and full bar located on Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores. Adorned with an eclectic mix of art and boasting plenty of outdoor seating, Barbarella a one-of-a-kind culinary gem with executive Chef Lynn Crawford!

5. Le Coq

4.5

Awesome(292)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • La Jolla

Booked 44 times today

Le Coq is James Beard Best Chef finalist Tara Monsod’s new wave French steakhouse. Inspired by the modern Parisian culinary landscape, chef Tara reinvents classic dishes through her signature approach, blending cross-cultural references and ingredients for a distinctly SoCal expression of French cuisine. Bright touches and hyper-seasonal products ground the menu with San Diego style, while nods to chef Tara’s Southeast Asian background are interwoven throughout. Located in downtown La Jolla in a 1930’s historic building with exposed brick walls, steel trusses, and a barrel-vaulted ceiling. Into this storied shell is inserted a posh 1970’s diner club.

6. Marisi

4.6

Exceptional(1059)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 64 times today

Discovering Italy by way of La Jolla, Marisi focuses on Italian hearth cooking with an emphasis on handmade pastas, fine wine and classic cocktails. The menu celebrates the rich diversity of cuisine from across Italy, fashioned in a time-honored tradition of handmade all day, every day. A dream that lives between the Italian and La Jolla coasts, suspended between tides instead of time — a mood more than a plot. A visit that feels a lot like coming home, if home was a warm, charming villa off the Amalfi coast. Marisi is a taste of something you want to remember. We hope you love it.

7. Catania

4.8

Exceptional(2069)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 13 times today

Inspired by an Italy road-trip Chef Ryan and I (Arturo) took back in 2008, we’re pleased to introduce Catania, the newest member of the Whisknladle Hospitality family. Here, we’ll be featuring simple, seasonal and authentic Italian Coastal Cuisine (None of the Italian version of TexMex you see most other places). Our commitment to authenticity will be evident in our use of wood burning ovens and grills, an all Italian wine list as well as an exclusively craft Italian Beer program. (Yes, Italy has an amazing craft beer movement nobody’s heard about.)

8. Lucrezia

4.5

Awesome(573)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 55 times today

A contemporary twist on Italian cuisine, Lucrezia is a culinary delight. Located in the heart of La Jolla in San Diego, we offer unique culinary experiences that transport our guests to a sunny terrace overlooking the Amalfi Coast. Join us for the next voyage.The ingredients and combinations found in our kitchen evoke the very mystique of Italian summers. We are curators of fine ingredients – the way they translate beautifully into our dishes is what makes us unique. Our dishes were carefully crafted to transport our guests to the most beautiful regions of the land. Travel the Italian countryside through our menu, and select your dish for the evening.La Nostra Famiglia: Passionate about food and good service, Grupo Hunan was born in 1993 in Mexico City to create unique experiences that become part of the best moments of your life. As an expert in over five different gastronomies, Grupo Hunan is set to satisfy all senses.Looking forward to welcoming you soon ! :)

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9. Addison By William Bradley

4.8

Exceptional(1884)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Del Mar

Booked 15 times today

Addison, Southern California’s first three-star Michelin restaurant, showcases the beauty and allure of California Gastronomy. Chef William Bradley offers his distinct culinary perspective through an experience that celebrates regional ingredients and influences. With its picturesque views of the surrounding hillside, the dining room creates a transportive setting for Bradley’s ten-course tasting menu. To further enhance the experience, Addison’s 10,000 bottle wine program showcases small producers, rare Champagnes, and new discoveries from around the world.Since 2006, the purity and precision of Addison's approach has led to global recognition for the restaurant and the San Diego culinary scene. Addison is among an exclusive selection of stand-alone Relais & Châteaux restaurants worldwide, and, in addition to its three-star Michelin designation, is honored on La Liste. It has consistently received the highest recognition from Wine Spectator for its wine program.

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10. The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla

4.4

Awesome(1447)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 6 times today

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar has been focused on successfully pairing contemporary California regional cuisine, with a hip, vibrant, sophisticated setting, to create a cutting-edge dining experience. When Partners JC Clow, William Lewis and Chef Yvon Goetz set out to deliver a culinary experience straight from wine county, little did they know that they would also earn the title of Restaurateurs of the Year for their achievements and have their restaurants in Newport Beach and Tustin earn the title of Restaurant of the Year multiple times!The three partners strive to deliver the best dining experience In Orange County on a nightly basis. Chef Goetz, whose accolades include the AAA Five Diamond Award and multiple Chef of the Year honors, describes his menu at The Winery Restaurant as wine country-driven a perfect match for a wine program that features a list with 650 selections that change weekly and climate-controlled cellars, which can house up to 7,500 bottles!

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DianaVIP
Baja California •50 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The restaurant is gorgeous and the Food is good, we ordered family style because the portions are big. We had the caesar salad, the mussels and three pastas spicy rigatoni, one that had black truffle and one with sausage that was the one I liked best.
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LucreziaPrice: Expensive• Italian• La Jolla
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4.5
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Angela
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Went in December and it was so nicely decorated for the holidays, food was great except for the gnocchi which was undercooked and doughy but they recooked it for us (lamb chops were 10/10), had holiday drinks (ornamentini was so good), service was great and so friendly, overall 4.5 stars! (0.5 marked off for the gnocchi)
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BarbarellaPrice: Moderate• European• La Jolla
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4.3
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Amber
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This place was incredible! The food was not only delicious but thoughtfully prepared, and the flavors were amazing. Our server was exceptional—attentive, friendly, and made the experience even better. Definitely a spot we’ll be returning to!
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MarisiPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• La Jolla
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4.6
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Jeffrey
San Diego •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Memorable holiday lunch w/out-of-town family. Always a pleasant experience with good food.
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Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTCPrice: Expensive• American• University City/Golden Triangle
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4.8
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LouiseE
San Diego •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Apr 2023
worth every penny and every calorie - bravo chef bradley and staff!
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Addison By William BradleyPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Del Mar
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4.8

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111 restaurants available nearby

1. The Marine Room

2. Javier's - La Jolla

3. California English

4. Barbarella

5. Le Coq

6. Marisi

7. Catania

8. Lucrezia

9. Addison By William Bradley

10. The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla

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