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NINE-TEN, San Diego, CA
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NINE-TEN

$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals

Why they're an Icon

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Plate2022

From the OpenTable editors: Nationally recognized chef Jason Knibb brings a sophisticated touch to local fish and produce at this restaurant inside the longstanding Grande Colonial Hotel. Whether you’re in the ocean-accented dining room or score a sought-after seat on the terrace to watch the seals and surf, you’re in for a quintessential San Diego experience.

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Philosophy

MICHELIN-recognized NINE-TEN offers globally inspired, locally sourced cuisine with an emphasis on produce from local artisan farmers, featuring the unique seasonal style of cooking with menus dictated by the local harvest. The service is enthusiastic and spirited, while gracious and unassuming. The staff is exceptionally well trained and educated in food preparation and wine pairings.

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Additional information

  • Location
    910 Prospect St., San Diego, CA 92037
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Description
    Led by award-winning, nationally-recognized chef Jason Knibb, NINE-TEN offers the perfect combination of sophistication and casual elegance and an ideal location along lively Prospect Street in the Village of La Jolla. Recognized with MICHELIN distinction, NINE-TEN’s globally-inspired, locally-sourced cuisine features the best of the harvest from local artisans where products are selected daily for the restaurant’s seasonal menus. Dine indoors or al fresco on our sidewalk patio or back terrace with peek views of the Pacific Ocean. Heaters and blankets are available during the colder weather. Private dining rooms are also available for groups of 8 or more. Breakfast is served Wednesday through Friday, 7 am to 11 am. Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday, 7 am to 2 pm. and features $6 mimosas and $8 Bloody Marys. Lunch is served Wednesday through Friday, 11:30 am to 2 pm. And dinner service is available Wednesday through Sunday, 5 pm to 9 pm. We look forward to seeing you soon.
  • Phone number
    (858) 964-5400
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Farm-to-table, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Wed–Fri 07:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 07:00–14:00 Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30–14:00 Bar Mon, Tue 14:00–20:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa

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Experiences

  • Mercy of the Chef Tasting Menu

    US$130.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A Chef driven tasting menu experience, highlighting the best that NINE-TEN has to offer. Start with an amuse bouche followed by 6 courses including selections from our menu with a nightly specials or Chef's creations tossed in. Add in wine pairings chosen by our Sommelier with each course to round out your meal. Please inform us of any allergies or dietary preferences so we can craft the perfect menu for you. A 20% service charge will be included for all Mercy of the Chef reservations.
    Mercy of the Chef Tasting Menu photo

Menu

NINE-TEN's menu was last updated 2025-03-01.

Enjoy our globally-inspired, locally-sourced dinner menu, served Wednesday – Sunday, 5 pm to 9 pm. Indoor Dining & Outdoor Dining (heat lamps and blankets available for outdoor diners).

First Course

  • Little Gems "Caesar" SaladUS$16.00

    shaved parmesan, croutons, white anchovy dressing

    • English Pea SaladUS$19.00

      charred snap peas, purple ninja radish, ricotta, smoked rhubarb jam, pea tendrils, mint, matcha, sherry pea dashi vinaigrette

      • Roasted Vegetable SaladUS$19.00

        carrots, turnips, caulilini, hazelnuts, frisée, crispy spigarello, hazelnut/sorghum vinaigrette

        • Jamaican Jerk Pork BellyUS$19.00

          baby carrots, Swiss chard, plantains, black-eyed peas, spicy jellies & sweet potato purée

          • Cacio e PepeUS$22.00

            porcini mushroom spaghettini, cured egg yolk, parmesan, cracked black pepper, shaved mushroom

            • Smoked Potato AgnolottiUS$23.00

              confit Chino farms potatoes, black truffles, crispy black trumpets, crème fraiche, brown butter potato dashi

              • Ahi CrudoUS$23.00

                citrus segments, kumquats, vanilla, nasturtium, orange/yuzu/habanada vinaigrette, burnt yuzu powder

                • Hamachi SashimiUS$23.00

                  marinated baby shiitake mushrooms, watercress, scallion vinaigrette

                  Entrées

                  • Roasted Honeynut SquashUS$31.00

                    delicata squash, cipollini onion, whipped ricotta, roasted pecan, arugula, honey/sherry gastrique

                    • Grilled Half Jerk ChickenUS$39.00

                      Confit Japanese sweet potato, broccolini, pickled green onion, Jimmy Nardello peppers, Fresno chili sofrito

                      • Pan Seared Verlasso SalmonUS$44.00

                        morel mushrooms, beech mushrooms, wild onions, sorel, citrus cured trout roe vin jaune

                        • Smoked Liberty Duck BreastUS$48.00

                          golden beets, grilled radicchio, pistachio, chanterelle mushrooms, duck demi

                          • Pan-Roasted Cascade Creek Lamb LoinUS$48.00

                            roasted fennel, spinach, tangerine, radicchio, vadouvan/squash puree, preserved yuzu salsa verde, lamb jus

                            • Maine Sea ScallopsUS$46.00

                              baby leeks, roasted Granny Smith apples, Swiss chard, watercress, begonia petals, herb/buttermilk emulsion

                              • Grilled Prime RibeyeUS$54.00

                                maitake mushrooms, roasted spring onions, lettuce, shaved cipollini onions, burnt tortilla purée, guajillo demi

                                • NINE-TEN BurgerUS$21.00

                                  half pound angus beef, house-made pickles, butter lettuce, tomato, mustard seed aioli, choice of mixed greens or fries

                                  Dessert

                                  • Seasonal SorbetUS$12.00

                                    three scoops of house-made sorbet

                                    • Lemon TorteUS$13.00

                                      mascarpone mousse, lemon cream, sponge cake, yuzu gel, peanut crumb, buttermilk ice cream

                                      • Banana ParfaitUS$13.00

                                        banana cake, caramelized bananas, banana ice cream, salted caramel espuma, white sesame seed tuile

                                        • PavlovaUS$14.00

                                          Strawberry sorbet, rhubarb compote, candied pistachios, vanilla cream

                                          • Half Baked Chocolate CakeUS$14.00

                                            caramel sauce, choice of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

                                            Last updated: 1 March 2025

                                            What 2,978 people are saying

                                            NINE-TEN reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                            4.8
                                            4.8 based on recent ratings
                                            • 4.7Food
                                            • 4.8Service
                                            • 4.6Ambience
                                            • 4.3Value

                                            Noise • Moderate

                                            Loved For

                                            • San Diego

                                              Californian

                                            • San Diego

                                              Californian

                                            Review summary

                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                            NINE-TEN offers an exquisite dining experience with "outstanding food and service," highlighted by inventive flavors and beautiful presentations. The "Mercy of the Chef" tasting menu is a standout, offering a memorable culinary journey. With its welcoming atmosphere and skilled staff, it's a top choice for special occasions and everyday indulgences.

                                            2,978 Reviews

                                            1. OpenTable Diner

                                              Los Angeles3 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined 6 days ago

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Exceptional all around. Would highly recommend asking your server for recommendations. Our server’s recommendations weee top notch.

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                                            2. Victor VIP

                                              San Francisco10 reviews

                                              4.0

                                              Dined 6 days ago

                                              1. Overall 4
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 4
                                              4. Ambience 4
                                              Everything was really good; our only complaint was that everything seemed a bit rushed. Just a little slower between courses etc would have been great.

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                                            3. Rosa VIP

                                              Greater Boston14 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined 6 days ago

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Outstanding! We did the tasting menu for our anniversary. This is the second time we have done it. We loved the food and the service. Would definitively come back.

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                                            4. marilyn VIP

                                              San Diego13 reviews

                                              4.0

                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                              1. Overall 4
                                              2. Food 4
                                              3. Service 4
                                              4. Ambience 4
                                              Food and service outstanding as always. But the noise level was so loud.

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                                            5. Eric

                                              Montreal3 reviews

                                              3.0

                                              Dined on 28 February 2025

                                              1. Overall 3
                                              2. Food 4
                                              3. Service 3
                                              4. Ambience 2
                                              Le restaurant est combiné au bar de l’hôtel. Ce fut très bruyant pour la moitié du repas. Nous nous attendions à un environnement plus agréable pour un restaurant supposément primé Michelin. Le nourriture était apprêtée avec raffinement, mais des doutes sur les pétoncles qui avaient un léger goût d’ammoniac. Service moyen. Nous ne recommandons pas.

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                                            6. Diner

                                              San Diego12 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on 27 February 2025

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Favorite place in town - great food and service - try it.

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                                            7. Alexander VIP

                                              San Diego16 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on 24 February 2025

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              My wife and I have lived in Manhattan, Austin, LA, Miami, Brooklyn, and finally settled in San Diego after having kids... We love SD, but the one thing that is consistently disappointing is the restaurants. I get that SD might rank lower than NYC and LA... but it's just annoying how much (MUCH) better the dining scene is in Austin, Miami, and Brooklyn. Not only is SD food disappointing, but the prices are HIGHER. Ug. So once in a while, when we have a great meal, it's something to remark on. I'd say that Nine-Ten represents the best meal we've had so far in SD. Looking forward to returning.

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                                            8. Lori VIP

                                              Palm Springs10 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on 22 February 2025

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              The food was so good we can’t wait to go back. Service was excellent also.

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                                            9. Jeff

                                              Seattle9 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on 22 February 2025

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 3
                                              Great service, good food, good value for a fine dining establishment. It is rare to find such a trifecta in any restaurant that claims to be a rated restaurant in a high priced neighborhood.

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                                            10. Hungyen

                                              San Diego6 reviews

                                              4.0

                                              Dined on 22 February 2025

                                              1. Overall 4
                                              2. Food 4
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 4
                                              Service was amazing. Food was very good. Got the tasting menu and wine pairimg. Pricing was reasonable. 20% Gratuity was required. Would prefer for them to raise the pricing instead of forcing a gratuity on me.

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                                            FAQs

                                            NINE-TEN offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 964-5400.

                                            NINE-TEN is rated 4.8 stars by 2978 OpenTable diners.

                                            Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                            2 people
                                            19:00
                                            Booked 32 times today
                                            Experiences are available.
                                            Google Map for NINE-TEN

                                            910 Prospect St., San Diego, CA 92037

                                            Dining areas

                                            Additional information

                                            • Award-winning
                                              1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
                                            • Description
                                              Led by award-winning, nationally-recognized chef Jason Knibb, NINE-TEN offers the perfect combination of sophistication and casual elegance and an ideal location along lively Prospect Street in the Village of La Jolla. Recognized with MICHELIN distinction, NINE-TEN’s globally-inspired, locally-sourced cuisine features the best of the harvest from local artisans where products are selected daily for the restaurant’s seasonal menus. Dine indoors or al fresco on our sidewalk patio or back terrace with peek views of the Pacific Ocean. Heaters and blankets are available during the colder weather. Private dining rooms are also available for groups of 8 or more. Breakfast is served Wednesday through Friday, 7 am to 11 am. Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday, 7 am to 2 pm. and features $6 mimosas and $8 Bloody Marys. Lunch is served Wednesday through Friday, 11:30 am to 2 pm. And dinner service is available Wednesday through Sunday, 5 pm to 9 pm. We look forward to seeing you soon.
                                            • Phone number
                                              (858) 964-5400
                                            • Price
                                              $31 to $50
                                            • Cuisines
                                              Californian, Farm-to-table, American
                                            • Hours of Operation
                                              Breakfast Wed–Fri 07:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 07:00–14:00 Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30–14:00 Bar Mon, Tue 14:00–20:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–21:00
                                            • Dress code
                                              Smart Casual
                                            • Parking details
                                              Valet
                                            • Payment Options
                                              AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa

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