Restaurants near Birch Aquarium

71 restaurants available nearby

1. Piatti - La Jolla

4.7

Exceptional(5063)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 55 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.

2. Barbarella

4.3

Awesome(842)

Price: Moderate

• European • La Jolla

Booked 18 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!

3. The Marine Room

4.6

Exceptional(8227)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 172 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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4. Javier's - La Jolla

4.6

Exceptional(3554)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • La Jolla

Booked 195 times today

JAVIER'S presents a rich heritage of elevated Mexican cuisine in a friendly, captivating ambiance. Enjoy hand-shaken margaritas, rare tequilas, craft cocktails and a vast selection of beer and fine wines. Dine with us in the main dining room, al fresco patios, one of our semi private dining rooms, or at the exquisite bar surrounded by one of the West Coast's largest selection of the world's finest tequilas. We at JAVIER'S consider all our wonderful customers a part of our family and thank them for their support and sharing in the success and joy that is JAVIER'S. Come experience the freshness of our original Mexican cuisine in a warm, friendly environment at one of our five locations.Please be advised we don't allow strollers. If you bring your stroller we have a designated area to store your stroller while you dine.

5. Marisi

4.6

Exceptional(1077)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 112 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.

6. Le Coq

4.5

Awesome(317)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • La Jolla

Booked 61 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.

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7. Eddie V's - La Jolla

4.9

Exceptional(5661)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 122 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic creative cocktails and enjoy signature appetizers.

8. Duke's La Jolla

4.6

Exceptional(6576)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaiian Regional • La Jolla

Booked 119 times today

We are open for indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery! Visit dukeslajolla.com to view our menus or place an online takeout order.You don’t need to cross the Pacific to get a taste of Hawaii. Duke’s La Jolla is San Diego’s island-inspired home, honoring the Ambassador of Aloha, Duke Kahanamoku, with coastal cuisine of Hawaii, craft cocktails and a genuine spirit of aloha. It’s the same authentic hospitality and panoramic ocean view that you’ll find at all of the California and Hawaii Duke’s restaurants, paying tribute to the Duke and welcoming you to celebrate life like the legend himself.

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9. The Amalfi Llama - San Diego

4.5

Awesome(376)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • University City/Golden Triangle

Booked 75 times today

The Amalfi Llama reimagines the culinary landscape by seamlessly merging the allure of a rustic live-fire steakhouse with the flavors of Italian cuisine, a culinary haven where genuine cooking, down-to-earth cuisine and stylish flair intertwine. Guests embark on a journey from Southern Patagonia to the Mediterranean coast of Italy as they indulge in a multisensory experience that transcends boundaries – from the soothing cream decor to the intimate ambiance of crackling embers accompanied by the melodies of vintage Italian vinyls. Embracing the essence of a modern farmhouse, The Amalfi Llama revolves around an open parrilla grill and wood-burning oven, harnessing fire, smoke, coals and embers to craft dishes. The restaurant’s ethos also meets design with Latin American and Mediterranean influences, resulting in an inviting environment adorned with light woods, natural light and subtly elegant finishes, defying traditional steakhouse and Italian restaurant conventions.

10. Lucrezia

4.5

Awesome(583)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 66 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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Rick
Orange County •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food and service. My wife and I were celebrating our35th anniversary. Highly recommend the Marine Room. Been going there over 40years.
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The Marine RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• La Jolla
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4.6
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jorge
San Diego •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
We were 4 people, we have been here 4 times past 6 months, service was great, food only ok, felt like food needed more taste. Very disappointed, especially what I accustom too. Especially for the money. 600 bucks for 4 people. Quality of food needs to improve.
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Javier's - La JollaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Jolla
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4.6
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Mike
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Loved the food and the vibe. Savannah was a great server who provided solid recommendations.
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Le CoqPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• La Jolla
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4.5
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Marilyn
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great Food and great service. I was surprised by the beef carpaccio because last time I got it. It was wonderful and this time it was very spicy.
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MarisiPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• La Jolla
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4.6
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LauraVIP
San Diego •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
It was a perfect Christmas Eve dinner. The decor was on point. Food was great and reasonable. The steak was just undercooked so we had to send back to redo. Overall great!
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BarbarellaPrice: Moderate• European• La Jolla
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4.3

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71 restaurants available nearby

1. Piatti - La Jolla

2. Barbarella

3. The Marine Room

4. Javier's - La Jolla

5. Marisi

6. Le Coq

7. Eddie V's - La Jolla

8. Duke's La Jolla

9. The Amalfi Llama - San Diego

10. Lucrezia

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