Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in La Playa

We've collected top 10 mentioned must try restaurants in La Playa from other articles such as Female Foodie, toyotaofpoway.com, Family Destinations Guide, including seafood, with a view, and different cuisines.

Top Best Restaurants in La Playa

George's at the Cove
George's at the Cove
4.5 (2696 ratings)
Renowned chef Trey Foshee's New American cuisine served in an elegant setting with ocean views.
1250 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Californian restaurantBarNew American restaurantRestaurant
The Marine Room
The Marine Room
4.5 (860 ratings)
Select seafood & French fare in a chic setting with waves crashing against the windows at high tide.
2000 Spindrift Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Restaurant
NINE-TEN Restaurant & Bar
NINE-TEN Restaurant & Bar
4.6 (270 ratings)
Inventive takes on seasonal cuisine amongst chic, contemporary decor in the Grande Colonial Hotel.
910 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
RestaurantBar
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
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"Located in the Grande Colonial Hotel on (910) Prospect Street, NINE-TEN is definitely one of the best restaurants in La Jolla for a menu determined by what is in season while still keeping some guest favorites on the menu. It’s perfect for a night out, whether it’s a celebration or just date night. The veteran Executive Chef, Jason Knibb, has been at the helm for the past decade and trained under highly-respected names like Wolfgang Puck."
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
A Wine Lover’s Guide to La Jolla
"The wine selection here is highly various on a global level. Feel like you’re on a vineyard in Spain or gazing at mountains in New Zealand while sampling wines from these lands. If you’re a true wine lover, take note: Wednesdays all bottles are half off!"
Mentioned by OpenTable
The Most Famous Restaurants in San Diego
"NINE-TEN, located on Prospect Street in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, is a casually elegant eatery featuring globally-inspired, locally-sourced food. It has an ongoing co"
Mister A's
Mister A's
4.6 (1295 ratings)
Bay & skyline views draw diners to this elegant eatery, serving French-hued American cooking.
2550 Fifth Ave 12th floor, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantFrench restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Bertrand at Mr. A's just might be one of the best places to enjoy a skyline view of Downtown San Diego, Coronado, Balboa Park and Point Loma, with the occasional plane landing or taking off from the airport. The restaurant is perpetually voted one of the most romantic places to eat in the city. However, its casual elegance is also welcoming to families and you may leave your jacket and tie at home."
Mentioned by RE/MAX City Real Estate
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"Visit Bertrand at Mister A’s primarily for the panoramic view of Hillcrest, Midtown, and Downtown. Sip your drink and become one with the city of San Diego. They serve lip-smacking American cuisine with French and Mediterranean influence."
Duke's La Jolla
Duke's La Jolla
4.5 (2713 ratings)
Airy two-story destination for Hawaiian-inspired fare with outdoor seating & ocean views.
1216 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Hawaiian restaurantRestaurant
Agave Coffee & Café
Agave Coffee & Café
4.2 (392 ratings)
303 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910, USA
CafeCoffee shopGluten-free restaurantRestaurantSalad shopSandwich shopSoup restaurantVegetarian cafe and deli
Plant Power Fast Food
Plant Power Fast Food
4.6 (1565 ratings)
Casual counter for plant-based vegetarian & vegan fast-food fare such as tempeh burgers & smoothies.
2204 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107, USA
Fast food restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by The Dana on Mission Bay Blog
The Best Vegan Restaurants in San Diego | The Dana on Mission Bay
"For a quick bite, head to this friendly counter service spot in Ocean Beach. The menu is packed with vegan versions of fast food favorites, from crispy “chicken” sandwiches to chili “cheese” fries. For those with further dietary restrictions, the entire menu is cholesterol-and GMO-free, and the fries, sauces, and even sodas are made from organic and all-natural ingredients."
Pho Bo
Pho Bo
4.5 (201 ratings)
1900 Newton Ave #1134, San Diego, CA 92113, USA
Vietnamese restaurantRestaurant
Jimmy's Famous American Tavern
Jimmy's Famous American Tavern
4.4 (1660 ratings)
Casual tavern with comfy booths features sandwiches, burgers & a varied beer selection.
4990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"Point LomaJ-FAT’s general store carries produce, eggs, butter, baked goods like hamburger buns and tortillas, and a variety of proteins including Wagyu and Beyond burgers, rib roasts, baby back ribs, ground Italian sausage, shrim, and cooked sliced ribeye. The bar also has Jameson and ginger or Tito’s mule kits and family meals and party kits, including a Taco Tuesday package -- perfect for Cinco de Mayo (which happily falls on Tuesday this year)!. How it works: Order online for pickup or delivery"
The Purple Mint
The Purple Mint
4.7 (535 ratings)
Easygoing, family-run eatery preparing vegetarian Pan-Asian meals, plus fruit smoothies & iced teas.
6171 Mission Gorge Rd UNIT 118, San Diego, CA 92120, USA
Vegan restaurantRestaurantVietnamese restaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
12 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in San Diego, CA
"Set in Grantville in the Allied Gardens neighborhood, the Purple Mint Vegetarian Restaurant blends traditional culture and nutritious eating to create a friendly, inviting vegan and vegetarian café in which to enjoy the delicious, healthy food. Boasting a menu of vegetarian and vegan dishes with an authentic Asian twist, the restaurant promotes a vegetarian lifestyle by healthy eating and healthy living. The Asian fusion restaurant offers a variety of sumptuous 100% vegetarian dishes such as Lemon Grass Chicken, Crispy Egg Rolls, and Yam & Sweet Potato Curry, accompanied by a selection of fresh juices and other beverages."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Vegan Restaurants in San Diego 🥇
"The Purple Mint Vegan Bistro prepares vegetarian Asian meals, smoothies, and iced teas. Authentic Asian dishes with modern twits dominate the menu. There are colorful entrees to choose from."

Best Breweries and Beer Places in La Playa

FruitCraft - Fermentery & Distillery
FruitCraft - Fermentery & Distillery
4.5 (65 ratings)
Stylish outfit serving fruit wine, cocktails & appetizer plates in an airy space with a patio.
1477 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
WineryBreweryCider barEvent venueRestaurant
Mentioned by San Diego Travel Blog
7 Craft Distilleries to Tour and Sip at in San Diego
"Where: 1477 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92103Neighborhood: HillcrestThis employee-owned business launched by two brothers exists to experiment beyond the grapes, apples, potatoes, and starchy grains that make up the vast majority of their fermented and distilled alcoholic drinks. As such, this operation—a kombuchery, cidery, meadery, and distillery—makes suds from pineapples, pomegranates, cranberries, mangos, pumpkins, and blends thereof. Their Hillcrest digs are open Friday through Sunday, and appetizers, and other bites are available to supplement the brews."
Rose's Tasting Room
Rose's Tasting Room
4.6 (71 ratings)
Small, colorful hangout with a focus on San Diego-area beers & wines, plus daily happy hour.
inside Fiesta de Reyes, 2754 Calhoun St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
BarBeer hallBeer storeGift shopWine barWine store

Top Best American Restaurants in La Playa

Werewolf
Werewolf
4.5 (1663 ratings)
Hopping hangout featuring American bar fare, plus creative cocktails, karaoke & brunch.
627 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
American restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
10 Best Places to Eat in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter
"Werewolf is a New American pub in the Gaslamp Quarter that has really upped its food game at prices that are hard to beat for what you get in the area, especially if you go for all-you-can-eat tacos for $9.95 on Tuesdays. The space is dominated by a par that has 33 beer taps and great cocktails. Most of the food is made from scratch and ranges from salads to gourmet sandwiches to hearty breakfasts."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The 10 Best Restaurants In San Diego
"Werewolf has seating for dining at a mix of booths and high top tables. Some walls are hung with TVs, others with framed portraits; a back wall that glitters gold was assembled by a score of spent bullet shells. Two signature burgers from their other bars’ menus have carried over here, in addition to a couple of favourite appetizers."
Bare Back Grill
Bare Back Grill
4.6 (630 ratings)
Artisanal burgers, pints & sides in a kitschy, wood-heavy setting with a New Zealand motif.
4640 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
Bar & grillAmerican restaurantBarBrunch restaurantFamily restaurantFast food restaurantHamburger restaurantNew Zealand restaurantRestaurant
Kensington Cafe
Kensington Cafe
4.5 (796 ratings)
Easygoing American restaurant with a dog-friendly patio serving classic American eats.
4141 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116, USA
American restaurantCafeRestaurant

Best Vegan Restaurants in La Playa

Thotsakan Thai and Vegetarian Cuisine
Thotsakan Thai and Vegetarian Cuisine
4.6 (226 ratings)
Easygoing venue offering Thai standards & specialties in a casual space with colorful statues.
1153 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Thai restaurantGluten-free restaurantSouth Asian restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Sab Lai Thai Kitchen
Sab Lai Thai Kitchen
4.1 (635 ratings)
A variety of traditional Thai dishes served in a brick-lined space with contemporary decor.
500 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Thai restaurantAsian restaurantChinese restaurantGluten-free restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Spoiled Vegans Cafe
Spoiled Vegans Cafe
4.7 (54 ratings)
440 16th St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Vegan restaurant
Mentioned by NBC San Diego
Black-Owned Vegan Eateries in San Diego County You Need to Try
"Look no further than to Spoiled Vegans Cafe for a hearty sandwich or rich sausages wrapped in waffles that are vegan and cruelty free. This eatery, which was founded by co-owners Todd Anderson and Samantha Aaron, serves as a perfect brunch option during the weekends. “We want to use Spoiled Vegans to break barriers,” Anderson said."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near La Playa

4.3 (296 reviews)
La Avenida Inn
Hotel
$249.55 /night
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Bayside Unit 2 - Bay View II
House
$402 /night
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5.0 (3 reviews)
La Jolla/Pacific Beach Dream House!
Guest Suite · 10 Guests · 4 Bedrooms
$1995 /night*
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