Paradisaea

"Paradisaea’s heated outdoor patio is ideal for people-watching (and perfectly serviceable if you can’t get a seat inside the ultra popular Michelin-recognized restaurant). Start with the beloved jalapeño Caesar dusted in a snowfall of aged Parmesan before progressing to more formidable plates like hand-rolled cacio e pepe cavatelli or steak frites with duck-fat fries and au poivre sauce. Snacks like oysters with yuzu kosho granita and grass-fed beef tartare served alongside rye toast points will feel extra lush against the breeze on warmer nights." - Helen I. Hwang, Candice Woo

"Perched on the edge of Bird Rock, just south of La Jolla, Praidsaea offers a vibrant, upscale San Diego-style atmosphere with tropical hints — minus the tiki. Its new cocktail field guide, created in collaboration with Sacramento-based artist Lily Therns, features a special section dedicated to non-alcoholic cocktails inspired by flightless birds. The menu showcases spirit-free options from Ritual and Seedlip, complemented by fresh fruits and tonics. Notable drinks include the Ostrich, with Ghia (a fruit and bitters aperitif), blackberry, and lemon, and the vibrant Takahe, made with Seedlip Garden, Blue Majik, and coconut." - Kelly Bone

"This Bird Rock restaurant, helmed by chef Jeff Armstrong, was recently recognized in the California Michelin Guide. In addition to dinner menu highlights like the jalapeño Caesar and SRF gold label wagyu, there are dedicated Sunday supper nights (check the weekend you’re going to see if they are running the service), a smartly curated cocktail menu, and a bar food menu with favorites like fish and chips and duck liver mousse. The tropical-print chairs and psychedelic wall art only add to the experience." - Candice Woo, Helen I. Hwang, Eater Staff

"This stylish Bird Rock restaurant, recently added to the Michelin Guide’s culinary gems of California, features a lively cocktail bar renowned for crafting trendy drinks such as the Cock of the Rock with vodka, falernum, carrot, and ginger. Another standout is the namesake Paradisaea with white rum, banana, and black sesame seeds." - Kelly Bone, Candice Woo

"This stylish Bird Rock restaurant, recently added to the Michelin Guide’s culinary gems of California, features a lively cocktail bar renowned for crafting trendy drinks such as the Cock of the Rock with vodka, falernum, carrot, and ginger. Another standout is the namesake Paradisaea with white rum, banana, and black sesame seeds." - Kelly Bone, Candice Woo