Best Date Night Restaurants in University City/Golden Triangle

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1. Javier's - La Jolla

4.6

Exceptional(3556)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • La Jolla

Booked 153 times today

Javier's in La Jolla is a fantastic spot for date night. Reviews rave about its 'romantic' ambiance and 'fantastic atmosphere'. The 'authentic' Mexican cuisine, rich in flavors, is a bonus. The place is described as 'inviting', 'sophisticated', and 'setting the stage for an extraordinary meal'. It's the perfect setting for any special occasion, making it a top pick for a memorable date night.

2. Lucrezia

4.5

Awesome(585)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 29 times today

A contemporary twist on Italian cuisine, Lucrezia is a culinary delight. Located in the heart of La Jolla in San Diego, we offer unique culinary experiences that transport our guests to a sunny terrace overlooking the Amalfi Coast. Join us for the next voyage.The ingredients and combinations found in our kitchen evoke the very mystique of Italian summers. We are curators of fine ingredients – the way they translate beautifully into our dishes is what makes us unique. Our dishes were carefully crafted to transport our guests to the most beautiful regions of the land. Travel the Italian countryside through our menu, and select your dish for the evening.La Nostra Famiglia: Passionate about food and good service, Grupo Hunan was born in 1993 in Mexico City to create unique experiences that become part of the best moments of your life. As an expert in over five different gastronomies, Grupo Hunan is set to satisfy all senses.Looking forward to welcoming you soon ! :)

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3. RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla

4.4

Awesome(2700)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • La Jolla

Booked 28 times today

Dining at RED O is an experience like no other that offers a unique combination of Prime Steak and Seafood with Rick Bayless’ signature Mexican inspired influences. With sustainably sourced and local ingredients, RED O creates flavorful dishes true to the authentic flavors of Mexico. RED O’s team of friendly employees creates a welcoming atmosphere that parallels the luxury resort interior of the restaurant. RED O also features an impressive bar and lounge where you’ll find specialty cocktails, an extensive tequila list and an award winning wine list. The bar also offers Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. daily and Late Night Happy Hour from 9-11pm Friday-Saturday.

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4. True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTC

4.5

Awesome(1075)

Price: Expensive

• American • La Jolla

Booked 15 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in San Diego for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located in San Diego at Westfield UTC center in The Pointe, next to Soul Cycle in the Nordstrom wing. Entrance closest to La Jolla Village Drive and Genesee Avenue. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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5. California English

4.4

Awesome(495)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sorrento Mesa

Booked 23 times today

Located in the Sorrento Valley, California English is the newest culinary creation from celebrity chef, Richard Blais. Blais is creating an all-day menu for California English that’ll interpret classic British dishes through the lens of Southern California ingredients.The idea is a fusion of sorts: the laid-back California lifestyle that makes San Diego so unique, mixed with a cozy pub convivial atmosphere where you can meet friends (or mates) for a pint after work, set up a client lunch with fresh oysters on the menu or have a cozy family dinner over a Sunday roast. Everything on the menu is made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients that make for fresh and flavorful dishes. The effortless vibe of casual yet stylish makes for the perfect place to celebrate the joy of the unexpected coming together to make the perfect culinary match.

6. The Marine Room

4.6

Exceptional(8231)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 129 times today

For generations of San Diegans, the “Seahorse” symbol of The Marine Room has long stood for its dramatic on-the-surf location and California coastal cuisine. Considering this rare blend of culinary excellence, uncompromising service and beachfront setting, it’s no wonder The Marine Room has become a true San Diego landmark. We invite you to San Diego's iconic dining destination and experience how each tide brings something new to The Marine Room. You’re not reserving a table – you’re joining a 80-year tradition.

7. Barbarella

4.3

Awesome(842)

Price: Moderate

• European • La Jolla

Booked 15 times today

Barbarella is a restaurant and full bar located on Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores. Adorned with an eclectic mix of art and boasting plenty of outdoor seating, Barbarella a one-of-a-kind culinary gem with executive Chef Lynn Crawford!

8. Le Coq

4.5

Awesome(320)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • La Jolla

Booked 41 times today

Le Coq is James Beard Best Chef finalist Tara Monsod’s new wave French steakhouse. Inspired by the modern Parisian culinary landscape, chef Tara reinvents classic dishes through her signature approach, blending cross-cultural references and ingredients for a distinctly SoCal expression of French cuisine. Bright touches and hyper-seasonal products ground the menu with San Diego style, while nods to chef Tara’s Southeast Asian background are interwoven throughout. Located in downtown La Jolla in a 1930’s historic building with exposed brick walls, steel trusses, and a barrel-vaulted ceiling. Into this storied shell is inserted a posh 1970’s diner club.

9. Marisi

4.6

Exceptional(1077)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 122 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.

10. Catania

4.8

Exceptional(2078)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 59 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.)

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Ericson
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The Marine Room offers an exquisite fine dining experience with exceptional coastal views, innovative dishes, impeccable service, and a romantic ambiance perfect for special occasions.
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The Marine RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• La Jolla
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4.6
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TomVIP
Los Angeles •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
6pm reservation. Very, very loud club music. Had to yell to speak to the guests at our own table. Their music choice and volume ruined the beautiful ambiance of the restaurant.
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LucreziaPrice: Expensive• Italian• La Jolla
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4.5
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Bob
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We travel around the country and try to make the dining experience part of our vacation. We had learned about red O the last time we went to San Diego and didn’t have time to experience the restaurant. So we made a point of it this year. I will say that it has to be one of the best restaurants we’ve ever had the pleasure of dining. We come from a state that serves a lot of beef and I will say that the 18 ounce ribeye was better than anything I had from our home state. My spouse had the half a pound lobster and it was done to perfection. So I highly recommend anyone experiencing this restaurant if they have the opportunity. The weight staff was incredible. And we will definitely put in our plans for next time we’re in San Diego.
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RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• La Jolla
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4.4
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LunchBunchVIP
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Beautiful restaurant and excellent food. I definitely recommend Javier's for a special evening.
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Javier's - La JollaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Jolla
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4.6
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LauraVIP
San Diego •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
It was a perfect Christmas Eve dinner. The decor was on point. Food was great and reasonable. The steak was just undercooked so we had to send back to redo. Overall great!
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BarbarellaPrice: Moderate• European• La Jolla
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4.3

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136 restaurants available nearby

1. Javier's - La Jolla

2. Lucrezia

3. RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla

4. True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTC

5. California English

6. The Marine Room

7. Barbarella

8. Le Coq

9. Marisi

10. Catania

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