James' Place

4.1

1078 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Asian

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 23 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Fancy

James’ Place is a high quality and moderate price dining establishment. Specializing in Asian fusion cuisine, with a large variety of appetizers, and a nice selection of entrees.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Asian, Unspecified, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Fri 17:00–19:30 Sat 17:00–20:00 Sun 17:00–19:00
Phone number
(858) 638-7778
Website
http://jamesplacesd.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
James Holder
Catering
James' Place Prime and Seafood offers on site and off site catering
Private party facilities
We offer a Private screened in dining area that can fit up to 18 people, or the out side patio can be reserved for up 32 people for sit down dining, you can also reserve the entire restaurant.

Location
2910 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, CA 92093
Area
La Jolla
Cross Street
Gilman Dr.
Parking details
Free on Weekends $2 on weekdays after 4:30pm.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,078 people are saying

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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James' Place offers a "great dining experience" before shows at the La Jolla Playhouse, with "excellent sushi" and a "convenient location." Patrons appreciate the "friendly staff" and "delicious food," though some mention the service can be "slow" on busy nights. Overall, it's a "lovely" pre-theater option.

1,078 Reviews

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Jeff VIP
San Diego9 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again excellent. Very busy but Anthea stepped in to help and we had another great dinner.
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Wendy
San Diego20 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good cocktails. Sushi rolls were great. Seabass was good but a bit bland. Overall overpriced but good. We ordered an extra sushi roll but after 30 minutes it didn’t arrive so we had to cancel in order to get to the show on time.
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SusanH
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Great place to dine before going to a play at the LaJolla Playhouse. Food was delicious. Sound level only drawback.
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CGSMD VIP
San Diego10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A perfect pre-theater place to dine. Very pleasant and easy. They are very ready to handle the theatre crowd and time limitations.
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Guy
San Diego44 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The perfect dinner before the theater. The food never disappoints.
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Rayme
San Diego33 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great service. A little pricey but portions are good size. Surprisingly loud with customers talking. Not sure why this is - so the ambience for a pricey meal can be a bit disappointing.
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Suzy VIP
San Diego6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious appetizers with a Manhattan drinkers Manhattan.
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Kelly
San Diego57 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a very nice dinner here before the show we were seeing and our server was awesome. Not sure how you get the parking price that's advertised tho.
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Thomas VIP
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming staff. Great location before the play at La Jolla playhouse. Food is always delicious and interesting
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Paula VIP
San Diego24 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I am so disappointed there is no sushi. I understand it could be me due to waste. The food is solidly good. My mussels were a little overcooked. There was quinoa with the fried tofu which makes no sense. Quinoa's wetness un-crisps the tofu. The ahi tacos were very pleasant. I'm thankful they are right next to LJP for convenience.
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James' Place is rated 4.1 stars by 1078 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 23 times today

2910 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, CA 92093

Additional information

Cross Street
Gilman Dr.
Area
La Jolla
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Fri 17:00–19:30 Sat 17:00–20:00 Sun 17:00–19:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Asian, Unspecified, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free on Weekends $2 on weekdays after 4:30pm.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
James Holder
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://jamesplacesd.com/
Phone number
(858) 638-7778
Catering
James' Place Prime and Seafood offers on site and off site catering
Private party facilities
We offer a Private screened in dining area that can fit up to 18 people, or the out side patio can be reserved for up 32 people for sit down dining, you can also reserve the entire restaurant.

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