The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel

4.2

2445 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Jan 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Welcome to beach dining – La Jolla style. Walk straight from the sand into The Shores Restaurant, where you’ll enjoy fantastic ocean views, our open-air patio, a casual ambiance with warm hospitality, and a family-friendly menu meant to please any kind of taste. A big part of the California lifestyle is beach-style dining. The Shores Restaurant is a perfect example with dishes designed by Executive Chef Michael Vaughn. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beachside cocktails, the delicious fare is complimented by unparalleled views of the Pacific Ocean just outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Californian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–8:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:45 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–1:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:45 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–3:45 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 551-4660
Website
http://www.theshoresrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mike Minor
Catering
The Shores Restaurant in La Jolla is perfect for special occasions and offers you and your guests the rare opportunity to dine on the beach. Located along the sands of La Jolla Shores, the Shores Restaurant offers innovative cuisine delicately prepared with freshest ingredients in an unparalleled waterfront setting. For more information or to book your next special event, call (858) 551.4658 or email ShoresDining@TheShoresRestaurant.com today.
Private party facilities
Plan your next event against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean in a semi-private dining venue just steps from the sand. Creatively prepared dishes and an ever-changing seasonal and California coastal-inspired menu will wow your guests in every bite. Our waterfront setting and laid-back beach vibe inspire great conversation. Mingle as you sip cocktails and savor fresh seafood. Let our friendly staff coordinate seating arrangements and menu options for a memorable event.

Location
8110 Camino Del Oro, San Diego, CA 92037
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Cross street
Avenida de la Playa
Parking details
Underground parking is available at the La Jolla Shores Hotel for a nominal fee. Shores Restaurant patrons receive a discounted parking fee.
Public transit
*Please note, Avenida de la Playa will be closed to vehicular traffic through September 27, 2020.
Entertainment
Stunning ocean views of the La Jolla coastline.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Galentine's Day Flick by the Fire
$400.00 per party
Feb 13, 2025 only
Chick Flick and Chill fireside this Galentine's Day. Gather your besties and indulge in a delightful evening featuring gourmet charcuterie, a bottle of champagne for the table, and a sweet s'mores kit to toast by the fire. Top off the night with a feel-good chick flick under the stars, creating memories you will cherish forever. Perfect for laughter, bonding, and a little seaside luxury, this is the ultimate way to honor your squad! WHEN: Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Up to 6 guests per firepit Inclusions: Firepit table and chairs for up to 6 guests Bottle of Champagne Charcuterie Board S'mores Kit The movie begins at 6:00 pm. No outside food and beverage is permitted.
Valentine's Day Dinner
$70.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 only
This Valentine's Day, treat your special someone to an intimate dining experience at Shores Restaurant. With stunning coastal views and a relaxed yet elegant ambiance, enjoy a 3-course prix fixe menu featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and a complimentary glass of champagne to toast the special occasion. WHEN: Friday, February 14 | 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM $70 Per Person | Inclusive of 1 glass of champagne *Excludes tax and gratuity

What 2,445 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Shores Restaurant at La Jolla Shores Hotel offers a "wonderful experience" with its "stunning ocean views" and "excellent service." Diners appreciate the "delicious food," particularly the seafood and brunch options. While some mention slow service, the "friendly staff" and "romantic ambiance" make it a "gem" for special occasions.

2,445 Reviews

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Richard
VIP
Washington DC
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A good, solid place to eat in the area but nothing special or worth a specific trip. Good quality food but no pizzaz or “extra” about it.
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Ellen
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service was friendly but slow for a simple Friday afternoon lunch.
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Rami
San Francisco
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was an average place. The place is just for the views.
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Jacki
VIP
San Diego
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quiet La Jolla restaurant with good food, good service, and on site parking
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MICHELLE
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Having the beach close by was an amazing experience
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Nicole
San Diego
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We eat at the Shores Restaurant on a weekly basis. We live close and it is convenient for my mom who is 92. We always enjoy the wonderful service and good food. We also have attended the Thanksgiving buffet which has always been fantastic in both service and food selection and quality. This year, we decided to try the three course dinner event on New Years Eve. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed! Every dish we ordered (we tried most of them) was unsatisfactory except for perhaps the beet salad and lobster bisque starters. The charred cauliflower vegetarian dish was hard to cut because the pieces were so big and tough, and apart from a few unsavory large beans was absolutely bland. My mom and I only ate half of this dish. The mixed seafood bowl did not even have ONE scallop in it (this item was listed first and was supposed to be the large scallops) and it was so full of liquid that it definitely needed rice or pasta or even bread to complement the consistency. We then were all disappointed that we could not even order a side of just regular bread for the table (all we could get was chips and salsa which didn’t go with what we ordered!). My friend ordered the duck and he said the meal was only slightly warm and definitely left him still hungry as it was a very small portion. He didn’t want to mention this because there was already so much wrong with our meals and orders. The crème brûlée was not crème brûlée but FLAN…in taste and consistency…not what we ordered! The chocolate cake was OK. The cocktails were good but my latte coffee order came when we were ready to leave. There were not many customers there when we attended between 6 to 7.30pm. However, we did feel sorry for the very few servers who were not able to cover the tables adequately. They looked frazzled and tired although were always friendly and tried to be accommodating. We did receive a 10% reduction in cost for all our issues but sadly, we won’t be attending NY Eve again.
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constance
VIP
San Diego
67 reviews
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful !! We have dined here for years on every occasion- menu and food getting better every time we come! Service always great and view can't be matched! a GEM!!
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Doris
VIP
San Diego
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food in general was good. The oysters were bad. More variety would have been better. I thought the options were very limited. The a pasta station ran out of the pasta I wanted. So better stock would have been nice. The dessert was not great. No quality desserts. Lack of serving utensils as well. You should allow longer validations for parking.
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May
San Diego
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Christmas buffet was very good - so many choices that I didn't try everything. Service was good and attentive. I had a lovely view of the colorful sunset.
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Rachel
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very pleasant evening. Good food. Great ambiance. Nice waiter.
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The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 551-4660.

The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel is rated 4.2 stars by 2445 OpenTable diners.