The best american in La Jolla, according to people who actually live here.
La Jolla earns its reputation on the cliffs and the cove, but keeping it means knowing which storefronts are here for residents and which exist only for the rental car crowd.
La Jolla
“Three levels, three concepts, one spectacular ocean view”
$$$$ · Restaurants · 2.8
La Jolla
“Waves literally crash against the windows at high tide”
$$$$ · Restaurants · 2.8

La Jolla
“Californian daytime cuisine served on a patio with a white picket fence or inside a vintage home.”
$$ · American · 2.4

La Jolla
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La Jolla
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La Jolla
$$ · American · 2.4

La Jolla
“Buzzy brunch & lunch spot with clever comfort food, ocean views & a patio known for people-watching.”
$$ · American · 2.4

La Jolla
“Cafe serving up locally roasted coffee & an array of brunch-inspired fare on a beachside plot.”
$$ · American · 2.4
La Jolla
“Happening brunch & dinner spot revered for its French toast & patio with views of La Jolla Cove.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4

La Jolla
“Airy two-story destination for Hawaiian-inspired fare with outdoor seating and ocean views.”
$$ · American · 2.4
La Jolla
“Intimate, wood-beamed eatery with elegant, seasonal American fare & a deck with golf-course views.”
$$$$ · Restaurants · 2.4

La Jolla
“Trendy eatery offering hip foodies an innovative menu along with wine & craft beer.”
$$ · American · 2.4

La Jolla
“Simple but revered breakfast menu served all day & an old-school diner decor draw eclectic crowds.”
$ · American · 2.4

La Jolla
“Fresh café & breakfast hotspot in a quaint building displaying scones & pastries in a glass counter.”
$ · American · 2.3

La Jolla
“Classic pub grub & drinks served late in a casual tavern atmosphere with a fireplace.”
$$ · Pizza · 2.3

La Jolla
“Cozy pub in a renovated bungalow offering creative burgers & many beers from all over the world.”
$$ · American · 2.3

La Jolla
$$ · American · 2.3

La Jolla
“Coastal cuisine & craft cocktails served in a sleek space on the Hotel La Jolla's 11th floor.”
$$$ · American · 2.3

La Jolla
“Sophisticated Mediterranean restaurant in an upscale dining & entertainment hub with a bar & cafe.”
$$$ · American · 2.3

La Jolla
$$ · Sushi · 2.3

La Jolla
“Inventive takes on seasonal cuisine amongst chic, contemporary decor in the Grande Colonial Hotel.”
$$$ · American · 2.3

La Jolla
“Laid-back all-day haunt featuring outdoor seating adjacent to a celebrated golf course.”
$$ · American · 2.3

La Jolla
“Modern counter-serve burger spot serving grass-fed beef, free-range turkey & quinoa varieties.”
$$ · American · 2.3

La Jolla
$ · Tacos · 2.3

La Jolla
“Inspired Californian-Mediterranean dishes & revered Sunday brunch buffet in the La Valencia Hotel.”
$$$ · Seafood · 2.3

La Jolla
“Inside the La Jolla Shores Hotel, this refined, oceanfront staple dishes up unique Californian fare.”
$$ · Seafood · 2.2

La Jolla
$$ · Vietnamese