From 1940s diners in North Park to the Zoo's first doughnut burger stand, these restaurants are open and ready to serve. Be sure to wear masks when dining here as San Diego provides guidelines for safe dining practices.
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experience California cuisine on an exquisite menu featuring its diverse and succulent flavors, starting with Chestnut and Sunchoke Bisque and moving on to Campbell River Salmon or Kurobuta Pork Shank served with Kabocha Squash Risotto.
A.R Valentien
Named in honor of Albert Robert Valentien, this fine dining restaurant at Lodge Torrey Pines overlooks La Jolla's scenic golf course and Pacific Ocean for breathtaking views. Serving fresh regional cuisine in an elegant Craftsman setting complete with metal strap post and beam architecture, plush booth seating and stained glass lanterns, this fine dining restaurant provides fresh regional dining in La Jolla.
Jeff Jackson is well known for his market driven approach to seasonal cooking. He sources ingredients from small farms, local ranchers and specialty food purveyors – thus assuring quality dishes like his famous grilled Ahi with sesame seeds and heirloom vegetables or his braised Veal Osso Bucco and free-range Roast Chicken dishes.
California wines from boutique wineries round out our menu choices perfectly, while on Thursday evenings the restaurant hosts communal Artisan Table dinners for 10-16 diners. Additionally, guests can also take advantage of breakfast, lunch and dinner service on our terrace; its cozy vibe and natural surroundings make it the ideal location for romantic dining experiences.
Marine Room
Since 1941, Marine Room has welcomed residents and visitors of San Diego alike for an unparalleled dining experience along La Jolla Shores. Its prime location and top-of-the-line service provide guests with an unforgettable dining experience.
The menu at Grazie features locally-sourced ingredients inspired by both its French origins and worldwide travels, with items like Tuno Duo consisting of tartar and tiradito; swordfish crudio; taglioni allo Scoglio featuring lobster, mussels, shrimp and calamari among its appetizer offerings.
Marine Room's elegant oceanfront lounge offers the ideal setting for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, featuring Executive Chef Mike Minor's delicious oceanfront menu of whimsical small plates, one-of-a-kind seafood dishes and marine Room Mixology specialty drinks.
At Marine Room, guests can unwind with delicious appetizers, cocktails, rare single-malt whiskies, bourbons and scotches; indulging in select wines including Champagne. Furthermore, this space is committed to sustainable restaurant practices as it runs off solar energy.
Nine-Ten
Nine-Ten is an informal restaurant located within the century-old Grande Colonial Hotel that serves up sandwiches and salads at lunch. Their back terrace provides stunning ocean views while you dine. Their menu focuses on seasonal products from local artisan farmers while they also provide a tasting menu called "Mercy of the Chef," designed at his discretion and inspiration by Executive Chef Jason Knibb.
This drama follows four middle schoolers from different regions of the U.S. as they travel back and forth through an airport during the two days before and following 9/11. Naheed, who wears a head scarf as part of her religion, must deal with questions regarding it as well as hostility directed against her family; Sergio is living with his grandmother after losing both parents in an unexpected car accident; Aimee serves as support to help both children navigate grief.
Fort Oak
Trust Restaurant Group's Mission Hills woodfire-fueled Fort Oak has proven an enormously popular dining spot, prompting chef Brad Wise and General Manager Steve Schwob to expand their portfolio into new neighborhoods. Cardellino will open in Mission Hills where Brooklyn Girl once stood; Hundred Proof in Hillcrest will become 4130 West for midcentury steak dining experience.
Fort Oak opened its doors in 2019, featuring rustic urban wood-fire cooking with seasonal menu of small plates and entrees such as the 40-day dry-aged ribeye with herb-infused beef fat butter served alongside loaded coal roasted potatoes or the grilled octopus with spicy squid ink sauce. Additionally, this modern outpost features two patios as well as a U-shaped 23-seat bar built into the circular showroom of its former 1940s Ford dealership.
Trust and Hundred Proof's philosophy of pairing good food with quality beverages continues at their onsite bar with signature cocktails, low-abv options, wine, beer and spirits available from an impressive list of offerings – signature cocktails with one-dollar oysters being featured during Happy Hour by guest bartenders serving special cocktails as part of Oyster Monday With Friends series each month.
