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Restaurants near Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

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A photo of Puesto La Jolla restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2066)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • La Jolla
Booked 101 times today
Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos. Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, Baja craft beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere. We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, LA Times and the Michelin Guide.
A photo of NINE-TEN restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2882)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • La Jolla
Booked 29 times today
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. 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.
A photo of Catania restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2009)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 31 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.)
A photo of Piazza 1909 restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(781)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 20 times today
Welcome to Piazza 1909 in the heart of La Jolla! Enjoy chef Stefano's exquisite Italian cuisine and daily specials in a beautiful Mediterranean setting. Great outdoor patios and private event spaces. Gluten free pasta, pizza and Vegan menu available. Best homemade Pasta in La Jolla. Organic, free range meat and fresh Seafood. Dog friendly. DINNER Tuesday-Sunday. HAPPY HOURS Tuesday-Friday 4:30-6:00pm. Team Building cooking Classes. Private Chef Dinners & Catering. WEEKEND BRUNCH will resumes next Summer, but we welcome private luncheons any day of the week. What else to say? If you are looking for a memorable Italian dining experience, you got to the perfect spot! Grazie e ci vediamo in Piazza!
A photo of The Kitchen at MCASD restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(20)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • La Jolla
Booked 45 times today
The Kitchen @ MCASDOcean view dining in the heart of La Jolla.Menu draws inspiration from the regions of southern Europe, northern Africa, and the Middle East. Including Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey, Israel, Morocco, and otherslocated at the newly renovated Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
A photo of Manhattan of La Jolla restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1695)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 19 times today
Manhattan of La Jolla transports you to the best of New York via the cozy, upscale village of La Jolla. Located in the Empress Hotel on Fay Avenue, it is an elegant, casual and classy place where you would expect to see Old Blue Eyes or Danny Ocean romancing a beautiful woman while she sips her Cosmo over dinner. With quality Italian charm, Manhattan offers classic cocktails that get you into that New York swing--and the entrees are as good as it gets. Liberal olive oil, garlic, lemon and pepper complement the Zagat Award winning veal chop, steaks and seafood. Signature scampi, classic cannelloni, pasta al dente, and other succulent dishes, plus professional service and decor make this a terrific spot for a romantic dinner or mixing business and pleasure. Manhattan in La Jolla gets you the best of both worlds. Manhattan is an award winning La Jolla favorite, celebrating its 36th year.
A photo of Isola La Jolla restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(765)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 28 times today
Isola is proud to serve the finest local ingredients from our wood fired oven, dalla vite, from the vine. I hope you enjoy every bite, plucked from my family tree for your table. Buon appetito!
A photo of ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(657)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • La Jolla
Booked 7 times today
Welcome to Zentrl! Located in the lively heart of Downtown La Jolla, our restaurant offers a unique and inviting environment that reflects the energy of its surroundings.Our thoughtfully designed space, with its cozy and stylish decor, invites you to sit back and enjoy. Our brunch and dinner menus feature a variety of dishes from crisp salads and shareable plates to satisfying mains like seafood, steak, and tacos.Enjoy our signature cocktails, a curated wine list, and refreshing draft beers. Our vibrant happy hour is the perfect opportunity to savor great drinks and good company.With marble tables, wooden accents, and captivating artwork, Zentrl provides a dining experience that is both comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. Discover why Zentrl is a favorite destination in Downtown La Jolla for a memorable meal and welcoming atmosphere.Join us at Zentrl, where exceptional food, friendly service, and a fantastic ambiance come together to make your visit truly special.
A photo of Duke's La Jolla restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(6422)
Price: Moderate
• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • La Jolla
Booked 175 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.
A photo of Marisi restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(966)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 69 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.

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  • Lynnvip
    San Diego •31 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    This was our first time at The Kitchen and we had a delicious meal. I enjoyed the roasted chicken and the vegetarian eggplant received high marks from my dining companion. The sleek contemporary decor overlooking the ocean was peaceful and elegant and the service was attentive. I loved it!
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    The Kitchen at MCASDPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• La Jolla
    4.8
  • Vivianvip
    Chicago / Illinois •101 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food was the absolute best meal I’ve ever had and I eaten all over the world. The service was excellent too. The restaurant is small, casual and not fancy, but the food is superb. We will go back.
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    NINE-TENPrice: Expensive• Californian• La Jolla
    4.7
  • Ritavip
    San Diego •51 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had a lovely friends’ dinner with delicious food and exceptional service. Always happy to go to our favorite place!
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    Piazza 1909Price: Moderate• Italian• La Jolla
    4.6
  • Brianvip
    San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Went for 3rd anniversary. Excellent food, service, ambience. The restaurant gave my wife and I a prime table for our celebration (which is always appreciated) The patio is very nice, there are heaters for a lot of the tables but would still recommend bringing a light jacket if you are prone to coldness. Food was excellent. The kale salad and arancini were delicious. The duck orecchiette was flames. The crab and corn pasta was also superb. Will definitely return.
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    CataniaPrice: Expensive• Italian• La Jolla
    4.7
  • Marcos
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 3, 2024
    Overall was great and so was the food. I would recommend this place. I recommend getting at least 3 tacos if you’re a hungry guy like me, maybe even 4. They’re pretty small.
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    Puesto La JollaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Jolla
    4.6
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