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Scratch-made counters, ocean-view seafood rooms, and patio brunch spots — 98 American restaurants line La Jolla from Prospect to the Shores. Browse listings or return to Dining & Drink.

American in La Jolla

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Urban Plates

4.8 (7,591)

8707 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-263-0818

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Zoya

4.8 (409)

1000 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-203-7049

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Honey Cafe & Store

4.8 (73)

5544 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-275-4383

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Cove House

4.7 (943)

8030 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-999-0034

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The Promiscuous Fork

4.7 (765)

6984 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-454-3663

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Café Vahik

4.7 (470)

6780 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-459-1895

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Jeffs’ Beach Burgers

4.7 (431)

2134 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 888-535-2227

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A.R. Valentien

4.7 (331)

11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-777-6635

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LUCIEN

4.8 (45)

7863 Girard Ave #308, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 619-786-3082

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Taco Time Cantina

4.7 (159)

7556 Fay Ave Suite A, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-352-6310

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El Pescador Fish Market

4.6 (2,925)

634 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-456-2526

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The Taco Stand

4.6 (5,963)

621 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-551-6666

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Harry's Coffee Shop

4.6 (1,823)

7545 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-454-7381

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The Melt

4.6 (1,900)

8849 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-926-7517

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858 Burger

4.6 (136)

615 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-732-0034

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KnB Bistro

4.6 (11)

1030 Torrey Pines Rd #102, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-459-1124

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ZENTRL Kitchen + Bar

4.5 (17)

Located inside, THE LOT, 7611 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-777-0069

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Candor by Giuseppe

4.5 (137)

1030 Torrey Pines Rd B, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-246-7818

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Paradisaea

4.5 (203)

5680 La Jolla Blvd, San Diego, CA 92037

+1 858-255-8011

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NINE-TEN Restaurant & Bar

4.5 (510)

910 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-964-5400

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Brick & Bell Cafe - La Jolla

4.5 (735)

928 Silverado St, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-551-0928

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Public House La Jolla

4.5 (1,070)

830 Kline St, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-551-9210

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Shore Rider Bar

4.5 (1,313)

2168 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-412-5308

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Brockton Villa

4.5 (2,098)

1235 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-454-7393

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Cody's La Jolla

4.5 (1,592)

1025 Prospect St #210, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-459-0040

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Shorehouse Kitchen

4.5 (1,761)

2236 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-459-3300

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Duke's La Jolla

4.5 (5,470)

1216 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-454-5888

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The Cottage La Jolla

4.5 (2,811)

7702 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-454-8409

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S T U D I O (previously Humphreys La Jolla Grill)

4.4 (77)

3299 Holiday Ct, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-452-4000

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The Whaling Bar

4.4 (101)

1132 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-551-3758

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Lark and Owl

4.4 (123)

5604 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-886-7028

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Fresheria

4.4 (247)

627 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-551-8786

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Queenstown Village

4.4 (321)

1044 Wall St, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-667-7925

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Nautilus Tavern

4.4 (472)

6830 La Jolla Blvd #103, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 619-866-5454

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Wheat & Water

4.4 (500)

5737 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-291-8690

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Beaumont's

4.4 (668)

5662 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-459-0474

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The Grill at Torrey Pines

4.4 (662)

11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-777-6641

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Hennessey's Tavern

4.4 (962)

7811 Herschel Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-551-8772

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Sugar and Scribe

4.4 (1,012)

7660 Fay Ave UNIT I, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-274-1733

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Burger Lounge

4.4 (1,115)

1101 Wall St, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-456-0196

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The Marine Room

4.4 (1,789)

1950 Spindrift Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-459-7222

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Sea & Sky

4.3 (330)

7955 La Jolla Shores Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-551-3600

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The Spot La Jolla

4.3 (1,673)

1005 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-459-0800

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Blue Whale

4.2 (249)

834 Kline St, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-352-6580

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The Shack Bar & Grill

4.2 (634)

6941 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-454-5280

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Roppongi Restaurant & Lounge

3.9 (53)

875 Prospect St Ste 102, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-551-5252

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Caroline's Seaside Cafe by Giuseppe

4.2 (1,921)

8610 Charles F, Kennel Way, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-202-0569

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Le Coq

4.1 (220)

7837 Herschel Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-427-1500

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Birdseye Rooftop Restaurant and Bar

4.1 (278)

1110 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-203-3565

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The Shores Restaurant

4.1 (791)

8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-456-0600

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Living Room Coffeehouse La Jolla

4.1 (1,641)

1205 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-459-1187

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Street Corner

3.3 (29)

3789 Miramar St, La Jolla, CA 92037

+1 858-203-7027

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JOEY La Jolla

4489 La Jolla Village Dr, Suite 1600, San Diego, CA 92122

8588347639

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American Restaurants in La Jolla — Brunch, Seafood, Farm-to-Table Dining in 92037

Highest-Rated American Restaurants in the Village and La Jolla Shores

Urban Plates serves scratch-made plates from a fast-casual counter on La Jolla Village Drive and holds a 4.8-star Google rating. The Taco Stand on Pearl draws lines for street tacos despite its American-category listing. Duke's La Jolla pairs Hawaiian-inspired seafood with ocean views on Prospect, 4.5 stars on Google. El Pescador Fish Market, a Pearl Street fishmonger and lunch counter since the 1980s, earns a 4.6-star Google rating. Weekend brunch crowds pack The Cottage La Jolla on Fay Avenue for patio seating, fresh-squeezed juice, and eggs Benedict.

Nearby Seafood, Mexican, and Coastal Dining Options

Seafood fans should also check Eddie V's Prime Seafood and the full seafood category. Puesto La Jolla leads Mexican dining with hand-pressed tortillas and a mezcal bar. More American restaurants extend south into Pacific Beach along Garnet Avenue.

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