Georges at the Cove
New American restaurant · San Diego
1250 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Highlights
New American cuisine with Pacific Ocean views and craft cocktails
New American cuisine with Pacific Ocean views and craft cocktails
"Celebrating more than 40 years in La Jolla this year, George’s offers three levels: the first is reserved for private events while the other two are available for everyday dining. All with equally arresting views, patrons can dive into California coastal cuisine on the recently-renovated Level2 or on the Ocean Terrace for a rooftop and laidback experience with a special bar menu — think grilled cheese, tinned sardines, mussels, and potato chips. Specialties from partner-chef Trey Foshee include George’s Famous Soup with smoked chicken and black beans, local swordfish and seared rare yellowtail, and the lobster roll. Reservations are recommended, especially at sunset." - Roxana Becerril
"A multi-level coastal dining complex offering a rooftop terrace cafe and cocktail bar lounge, recommended for ocean-view dining in the upscale coastal community." - Kelly Bone
"A landmark La Jolla restaurant, George’s at the Cove has been going strong for over 40 years now. The culinary team is led by chef Trey Foshee, executive chef Masa Kojima, and pastry chef Anna Adams. The restaurant’s three levels, each with different vibes, all have sweeping views of the Pacific shoreline. The rooftop Ocean Terrace features a full bar and a new snacks menu with fresh anchovies, sardines, mussels, and grilled cheese. Right below is the newly renovated Level 2 dining area and bar with a high-top counter facing the ocean. Hit up the spring and summer happy hour for half-price beer and wine, along with bar bites. The lowest level works well for large gatherings. Must-try dishes: For lunch, don’t skip on the lobster roll and rockfish tacos. For dinner, try the seared rare yellowtail or prime flat iron steak." - Candice Woo
"Celebrating its 42th year, this La Jolla institution is overseen by chef-partner Trey Foshee and executive chef Masa Kojima. Known for its seasonally minded cuisine and equally impressive views, take your pick for dining at Ocean Terrace (an open-air rooftop venue) or the recently renovated Level2 (a covered open-air bar area). Diners can’t go wrong with any of the seafood options on the menu, but favorites include the albacore tataki, mussels, and local rockfish tacos topped with mango salsa and crisp cabbage (the latter served for lunch). Reservations are encouraged, especially at sunset." - Helen I. Hwang
"This classic La Jolla restaurant may have the fanciest fish tacos on the list — or at least the most arresting views to take in while eating them. The lunch menu at George’s Ocean Terrace has a great rendition of the classic made with local rockfish, mango salsa, cabbage, habanero crema, cilantro, and slivers of pickled onion. Wash it all down with a beer on draft or spicy bloody mary." - Candice Woo
