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Delicious Kobe Wagyu burgers and an amazing selection of beers from around the world, draft & bottles!
18 locals recommend
Public House La Jolla
830 Kline StDelicious Kobe Wagyu burgers and an amazing selection of beers from around the world, draft & bottles!
Walk down the alley, cross the street and you'll be at the best taco stand in La Jolla! Local's tip, order online and go to the head of the line to pick up.
132 locals recommend
The Taco Stand
621 Pearl StWalk down the alley, cross the street and you'll be at the best taco stand in La Jolla! Local's tip, order online and go to the head of the line to pick up.
Walk to the end of the alley and walk across the street, you'll be at the best pizza place in La Jolla. Right next to the Taco Stand, order online for quicker service.
21 locals recommend
Pizza On Pearl
617 Pearl StWalk to the end of the alley and walk across the street, you'll be at the best pizza place in La Jolla. Right next to the Taco Stand, order online for quicker service.
You don't even have to cross the street for this one, go to the end of the alley and turn left, you'll find the best fresh fish in La Jolla. Wide selection of locally caught and imported fresh fish, delicious white clam chowder in a bread bowl.
114 locals recommend
El Pescador Fish Market
634 Pearl StYou don't even have to cross the street for this one, go to the end of the alley and turn left, you'll find the best fresh fish in La Jolla. Wide selection of locally caught and imported fresh fish, delicious white clam chowder in a bread bowl.
Prepkitchen La Jolla
7556 Fay AveGreat small plates for 'foodies'.
Local favorite, casual sit down restaurant with full bar. Try the chicken enchiladas verde with rice & beans.
16 locals recommend
Verdes El Ranchero
7404 La Jolla BlvdLocal favorite, casual sit down restaurant with full bar. Try the chicken enchiladas verde with rice & beans.
Chedi Thai Bistro
737 Pearl StIf you're in the mood for Thai food it's tasty.
Some very interesting dishes in a beautiful old hotel. Ask to sit out on the patio for a table with a view.
33 locals recommend
Prospect Bar and Lounge
1025 Prospect StSome very interesting dishes in a beautiful old hotel. Ask to sit out on the patio for a table with a view.
Great coffee, tasty snacks with a hookah bar upstairs, don't miss it on your way to the cove.
27 locals recommend
Living Room Cafe
1205 Prospect StGreat coffee, tasty snacks with a hookah bar upstairs, don't miss it on your way to the cove.
Burger Lounge
4116 Adams AveDelicious organic burgers, even have a decent GF bun option.
Wahoo's Fish Taco
637 Pearl StHealthy Mexican food with Brazilian/Asian influence.
Soak up some local color, eat yummy baked goods and breakfast sandwiches, great coffee. Check out D.G. Wills next door!
46 locals recommend
Pannikin La Jolla
7467 Girard AveSoak up some local color, eat yummy baked goods and breakfast sandwiches, great coffee. Check out D.G. Wills next door!
Delicious breakfast and lunch, drawing influence from Latino roots and inspired by Korean, Thai, and Japanese flavors. Unique dishes from decadent to healthy all in one location.
25 locals recommend
Coffee Cup
1109 Wall StDelicious breakfast and lunch, drawing influence from Latino roots and inspired by Korean, Thai, and Japanese flavors. Unique dishes from decadent to healthy all in one location.
Great place to pick up some yummy sandwiches for a day at the beach!
10 locals recommend
Jersey Mike's Subs
5657 Balboa AveGreat place to pick up some yummy sandwiches for a day at the beach!
Famous for Coast Toast, Steamers and Cinnamon Rolls (coffee is just so so). Ocean view when you sit on the patio.
51 locals recommend
Brockton Villa Restaurant
1235 Coast BlvdFamous for Coast Toast, Steamers and Cinnamon Rolls (coffee is just so so). Ocean view when you sit on the patio.
Amazing Vegan food, you've got to try the carrot cake, cheese cake, brownies and tacos!~
62 locals recommend
Trilogy Sanctuary
7650 Girard AveAmazing Vegan food, you've got to try the carrot cake, cheese cake, brownies and tacos!~
Hana Cafe
456 Pearl StreetTasty teriyaki, burgers and kalbi!
Be sure you have a BIG appetite when you go to Richard Walkers! More than 100 items to chose from, massive baked pancakes made from scratch, crepes, omelettes, if you can think of it they probably have it!
46 locals recommend
Richard Walker's Pancake House
520 Front StBe sure you have a BIG appetite when you go to Richard Walkers! More than 100 items to chose from, massive baked pancakes made from scratch, crepes, omelettes, if you can think of it they probably have it!
Herringbone La Jolla
7837 Herschel AvenueGorgeous interior, master chef, unique menu!
Whisknladle Bistro & Bar
1044 Wall StFoodie paradise, delicious!
Puesto La Jolla
1026 Wall StNot your typical Mexican food, interesting and tasty!
Tandoori Chef
613 Pearl StreetClose to cottage.
Taste of the Himalayas
1260 University AveDelicious momos!
Best steak in La Jolla, elegant atmosphere, great views! Cons: A bit pricey and they don't do well under pressure, I would not recommend them on a holiday, or during any special offering, the kitchen can't keep up. If you order off of their regular menu you're golden.
156 locals recommend
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
1270 Prospect StreetBest steak in La Jolla, elegant atmosphere, great views! Cons: A bit pricey and they don't do well under pressure, I would not recommend them on a holiday, or during any special offering, the kitchen can't keep up. If you order off of their regular menu you're golden.
Bigger place, better food selection, not as many beers as Public House. This place is more flashy, Public House has more of a locals vibe.
60 locals recommend
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
9675 Scranton RdBigger place, better food selection, not as many beers as Public House. This place is more flashy, Public House has more of a locals vibe.
Everything Else
La Jolla's largest collection of new and used scholarly books; and home of the La Jolla Cultural Society.
9 locals recommend
D G Wills Books
7461 Girard AveLa Jolla's largest collection of new and used scholarly books; and home of the La Jolla Cultural Society.