Eat in La Jolla, San Diego

The Marine Room ★ 4.6

The Marine Room in La Jolla is Bernard Guillas's coastal fine-dining room at La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club since 1994, with waves breaking on the glass.

OrderKing-tide-table seating for the surf-on-the-window experience; the crab cake is the room's signature.

TipCheck the king-tide calendar at marineroom.com for the dramatic high-tide nights; book the window six weeks ahead.

George's at the Cove ★ 4.6

George's at the Cove in La Jolla is George Hauer's three-level Prospect Street institution since 1984: George's Level2 fine dining upstairs.

OrderThe smoked tomato soup with grilled cheese; the roasted duck on the Level2 menu.

TipBook Ocean Terrace at sunset for the casual ocean-view version; Level2 is the fine-dining tasting menu room.

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters ★ 4.6

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters in La Jolla, San Diego, the 2008 roastery that scoops cup-of-excellence lots from Ethiopia, Colombia and Burundi across eleven.

BeansEthiopia, Colombia, Guatemala, Burundi

BrewsEspresso, Filter, Whole bean retail

We Olive and Wine Bar La Jolla ★ 4.0

We Olive and Wine Bar on Prospect Street in La Jolla, San Diego, an artisan California-only wine list with complimentary olive oil tastings and Cove views.

PourCentral Coast Rhone-style flight

WinePremium California artisan domestic wines, by the taste and flight

FoodOlive oil tasting plates, tapas, charcuterie

Raised by Wolves ★ 4.6

Raised by Wolves cocktail bar at Westfield UTC in San Diego, CH Projects' Art Nouveau library hidden behind a spinning fireplace, featuring a 442 World's Top.

DrinkCarbonated and aged cocktails from Erick Castro and Chris Patino

FoodSnacks, bottles for sale, no full kitchen

El Pescador Fish Market and Restaurant ★ 4.4

El Pescador on Pearl Street in La Jolla, San Diego, the day-boat fish counter pulling local catch into grilled sandwiches and ceviche just blocks.

TryGrilled fish sandwich, ceviche, smoked fish tacos

Puesto La Jolla ★ 4.3

Puesto's original counter on Wall Street in La Jolla, San Diego, the award-winning blue-corn taqueria two blocks from the Cove with crispy-cheese filet.

TryFilet Mignon taco, Chicken Al Pastor, blue corn tortillas

So Diego ★ 4.3

So Diego's Sip, Savor and Sea walks La Jolla Village for savoury stops at three restaurants plus gelato at a fourth, taking in the Cove sea lions and a contemporary art gallery en route.