The Shores Restaurant

The restaurant is located inside the hotel, has a beach front view with inside and outdoor seating facing the beach and ocean. We went on Saturday morning around 11am and there wasn’t a wait for tables. The food took about 15 minutes to come out, tasted not bad, but also not amazing. Standard American brunch food - omelette and turkey sandwich (the sweet potato fries tasted off). Server was great, really friendly and attentive! Would come back for the vibes.

We had come here for the Easter Brunch. It was decent. Great Ahi poke,Prime Rib,salmon, crab legs, shrimp,chicken with spinach and mushroom, root vegetable, omelet station, salad, fruit, cookies. Total per person after tip and tax $125. I should have taken more photos but I was to busy eating pounds of Ahi and prime Rib. Service was great and the view is perfection

The Shores was a gem! The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. The coffee and lattes were spot on, which made the morning even better. Service was excellent—friendly, attentive, and thoughtful. They even offered to split our dishes so my husband and I could each enjoy different meals without the hassle. Such a great touch. We’ll definitely be back.

I’ve had breakfast, lunch, and dinner at The Shores, and every time, it’s been a great experience. The food is always delicious, and I never skip the ceviche - it’s a must. But for me, it’s never just about the food. I love places where all my senses are engaged: the ambiance, warmth, service, and of course, the views. The Shores is part of a hotel, and while the hotel isn’t the newest, the restaurant is well-maintained, welcoming, and beautifully set up. The staff is always friendly, the dishes are colorful and beautifully presented, and the whole space just feels good. The view is phenomenal. My favorite spot is in the arch booth by the bar, looking out through the arched windows to the ocean. Any time of day, it’s beautiful, but for sunset, book in advance. Also, very kid-friendly, which makes it even better.

located at the Shores hotel, very quaint, reasonably priced lunch menu. sit indoor or outdoor and people watching along the boardwalk. the yellowtail tacos 🌮 were filling, but their sweet potato fries were yummy 😋

Portions are huge here, service is top notch. Came here for a second mother's birthday. Short Rib Ragu is what I got, I couldn't finish it - it was huge. Great views overlooking the beach onto the water.

Wonderful place to dine out with your love. We very much enjoyed the ocean sunset view from our table.

Shores Restaurant exceeded all my expectations! The meal was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. The highlight, though, was the stunning San Diego beach view—perfectly complemented by the ocean breeze. If you want to catch the breathtaking sunset, I highly recommend booking ahead. A truly memorable dining experience!

From the moment we walked in, the service was top-notch--attentive, friendly, and truly welcoming. The staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and their knowledge of the menu made ordering a breeze. The food? Absolutely outstanding. Every dish was executed flawlessly, with bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and beautiful presentation. Each bite was an experience in itself, making it clear that the kitchen takes pride in what they serve. The views were nothing short of breathtaking, offering a stunning backdrop to an already amazing meal. However, the one downside was the scratched windows. While they didn't take away from the dining experience, they did interfere with capturing the perfect photo of the scenery. And then there was dessert--the cereal cake. It was delicious, but the choice of fudge felt a little heavy. A caramel pairing would have taken it to the next level, adding the perfect balance of sweetness and depth. Overall, this restaurant delivers an incredible experience, from impeccable service to unforgettable food and stunning views. A few minor tweaks, and it would be absolute perfection!

We came for the Christmas buffet, at $89 per person. It was good, yes, just good. Service was lacking big time. I ended up asking the person who kept filling our waters who the server actually was and he said the bartender, Dylan. Odd, since he only came to our table when we first sat down. He was really just standing behind the bar chatting it up with another worker. The bill was $192 and I only left him $25. BUT.....I gave another $40 to the 2 workers who continuously kept our waters full. We ended up having to ask one of them for our bill because Dylan was non existent. A table next to us had to get up and ask for a few things as well. If it was busy I could understand but it wasn't at all. Beautiful place, ocean view.

Parking was free and easily validated for the beautiful restaurant. Service was excellent. The menu was disappointing. Chef lead Christmas Eve fixed three course offer with Turnip Bisque? Are you kidding me? Seriously? We passed and ordered the Short Rib Ragout Papparadella. Pasta was way overcooked. If it had been my order it would've been returned to the kitchen. My Poke was ok, but the rice seemed dried out. Really, for the price, the food was way below expectations. Had our waiter not brought lots of olives with my warm martini, I'd have subtracted another star.

The service is great here and I love that you can sit by the ocean. They have heat lamps for when it's windy too. Very cute hotel on the beach. I got a drink with gin and lemonade in it and it was great plus very strong. The guac was really good and flavorful. My friends love their wings and Cobb salad. French fries were nice and crispy! I got the tuna poke and it was really fresh and delicious. Prices are fair as well!

Decent service Beautiful view Parking is a bit of a hassle to find but the restaurant does offer a discount if you park in the garage. Our server was not as attentive as we would have liked we sat with empty glasses for most of our dinning experience. They don't have a large menu but the Caesar salad with shrimp was delicious. Luckily there are signs when you enter the hotel that guide you to the restaurant- I was still a bit lost but the man at the front counter was very friendly and pointed me in the right direction.

Excellent food and friendly people. We will be back. The views are outstanding and so fun to see the pacific.

Shores Restaurant exceeded all my expectations! The meal was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. The highlight, though, was the stunning San Diego beach view--perfectly complemented by the ocean breeze. If you want to catch the breathtaking sunset, I highly recommend booking ahead. A truly memorable dining experience!

Both Bathrooms where dirty, food was bland and service was not good. It's more of a local pub than a nice restaurant. We got fooled because we thought it was on the beach and in La Jolla. Also we asked to see if they had some Tartar sauce the salmon needed some flavor and the waiter never came back, just avoided us till we left. Highly disappointed.

As a local from La Jolla, we have been coming to this place for a very long time. It is now under newer management and I have to say it's gone completely downhill unfortunately. Yesterday I went and we sat at the bar and the service was horrific, couldn't even get a drink from the three bartenders that we're working and on top of that when we did interact, they were very rude. I'm sad to say we will not be going back. We did ask for the manager and told her, she was at least pleasant but this was not her fault.

Excellent seafood with an incredible view. The staff is friendly and attentive. I always order the Fish Trio with veggies--three types of fish, each cooked and paired with a different sauce.

This is the third time I've been here. I come for the view but always surprised by how good the food is. This time we watch dolphins jump in the waves from our table. I was kind of bummed when I saw the menu this time because it had changed. They had a really good loaded fries, burgers, etc but now the menu was on the healthier and pricier side. Yet, the chopped salad with steak I ordered was very good. The mud pie was good but I would like it better without nuts. I also received a complimentary cheese cake dessert so that was very nice. The service was good. My recommendations are allow happy hour to go until at least 5:30 pm and not end at 5:00 pm (too early) or just add some of the old items from your menu. We had a lovely dinner.

What a wonderful place for a nice, quiet lunch! Service was a bit slow, but the cocktails and food were amazing! Thank you!

Great view of the beach (and a sunset if you're lucky) and good food make this a worthwhile place to finish your day in La Jolla. Right off the boardwalk, The Shores has a nice ambience. The ribeye was tasty, the fish tacos were fine. The ceviche was delicious but they shouldn't have charged me $5 for a few more chips to finish it. My cioppino was very good, with large chunks of fresh seafood and good crisp bread for dunking We didn't eat on ground level, which was fine by me; it was even better to be up the stairs on the patio so I could look over all the umbrellas down to the surf. Our server Luke was very helpful and gregarious. We appreciated all of his insight on the meal and the area. We finished the dinner with two helpings of the churros and ice cream, and none of it survived. Come for the view. Stay for the view. But the meal was also pretty darn good.

The food was so good!! I love coming to the shores for lunch and dinner. The service is top notch and the manager Zach makes sure you are well taken care of. I can't remember our servers name but he was also great! Get the mussels! Such a decent portion and the broth is so yummy

Came here for brunch Sunday. We sat by the window over looking the water. A bit gloomy but still enjoyed it. The BLT was good. Also enjoyed a mango margarita. Our waiter was amazing as well

I would like to start off with saying the food was amazing and priced very well, with that being said though the lack of customer service skills was concerning. we went to get a table and they quoted us 20 minutes. It ended up being 30 but I understand this is a nice restaurant so we weren't entirely disappointed. when we first walked in, though, one of the hostess was giving us a really nasty unwelcoming look. we ordered lattes and they brought out hot latte, but we sat in the sun, so I expected them to bring out ice latte no one really asked but that was our fault. I suppose then we asked for ice latte and it took 20 minutes for the new drinks. The wait on the food was just OK but we ordered the turkey club sandwich that promoted having avocado on it, but we lacked the avocado. when we finally got the iced lattes, the server seem to have some attitude and slammed the cups on our table and didn't say anything when we said thank you they just walked away. again the food was great, but the customer service was undeserving I feel.

I had a salad that was delicious. It was huge and I made 2 meals of it. Fresh ingredients and very tasty. Presentation was perfect. It's always wonderful to sit on the patio and watch the ocean. They had live music for the holiday and Susanna was my server. It's always so nice to see her every time I visit. Definitely recommend!

We love to stay at La Jolla Shores and at the La Jolla Shores Hotel - everyone that works here is personable and considerate - but we didn't like the restaurant for breakfast. It took a long time for a waitress to come over, and she acted like she wanted to be somewhere else. It took a long time for the coffee and orange juice to come out. It took a long time for the food to come out and when it did it was lukewarm. I'm sure if we complained they would have remade it but we were hungry. How can it ALL be cold unless the waitress wasn't paying attention? Ugh I hate when my food isn't hot. Kind of a bummer. I ordered huevos rancheros, others just ordered your basic eggs, hashbrowns (soggy, goes along with lukewarm), and I think a Mediterranean scramble. The coffee wasn't very good, but hey it's better than the stuff you get to make in the room lol. We checked out the buffet - it looked sad. We love staying at this hotel, I'm sure we will give the restaurant another try for breakfast, probably hit up the Marine Room for dinner, though.

I love this restaurant with beautiful views and an opportunity to go for a long walk on the beach after a meal. The bushes have been removed in front of the restaurant and now there are two areas for outdoor seating! You can even play corn hole! Sometimes there is wait service, sometimes not (in outdoor area). The staff is very friendly and they do a great job. I don't know what happened, but the food quality started going downhill at the end of summer. The menu changed and so did the food, not in a good way. We don't want to give up on this restaurant because we love it so much. I hope they make the menu/food better because there is stiff competition in La Jolla. We stopped in for breakfast this morning, the meat in the burrito was poor quality. Very disappointing. We will give it another try in hopes that things improve.

The hotel and restaurant are extremely dated, and feels very 'worn out'. The signage in the hotel has that cheap industrial feel to it- like one click above 'we got these signs at staples'. It's dark and cavernous. The bathrooms feel like old church basement... little rusty 'eljay' pipes sticking out, leaning partitions with rusty screws and builder basic tile. The restaurant was 'meh'. The prices were high and the taste was very basic. I had the tequila citrus chicken. Basically fried chicken with a dash of something like lemon pepper rub on it, right outta the jar. Maybe there could have been a sprinkle of tequila in the salsa verde? Not clear. My wife had the fish tacos. She said they were 'okay'. The iced tea was good though!!!! The view was great!!! The service was good. The place was nearly empty though on a Friday night. Parking is a nightmare too. I wouldn't put THE SHORES on my list again.

A very nice day to enjoy the beautiful view of the ocean, listening to the waves while relaxing with a beverage. Lol This is a cute place right on the boardwalk. Had a nice time here.

Parking was easy peasy. Thank goodness for the hotel's parking garage, or we wouldn't have been able to find parking. They validate, so that was another plus! We asked to be seated outside on the lawn, which was great for people watching. The weather was perfect and the view was entertaining. I've never had a sunny side up egg on my burger, but that, along with the jalapeno bacon was incredibly delicious. You know it's a good burger when you need multiple napkins. Hubby enjoyed his club sandwich, but agreed that my burger was the star of our brunch.

I made a reservation for my husband, his brother visiting from out of the country and their mother... From the moment I called until they finished their dinner the experience was superb. The gentleman with whom I made the reservation was kind, efficient, and gathered enough information to be sure we were choosing the best options. Parking was easy in the garage, the view from the table was lovely, the weight staff was kind and accommodating and according to them, the food was delicious! It is such a pleasure to find a venue that still treats visitors like guests. We will most definitely be back.

What a lovely little spot! We stopped by on our way out of San Diego & it was a chill brunch spot with stunning views. The chilaquiles had the perfect kick & the breakfast burger was an instant hangover cure. The espresso martinis were A solid hotel restaurant with free parking and a beach you can stroll afterwards!

Brought my wife for our 8th anniversary and it did NOT disappoint!!! Partnering with The Shores Restaurant in La Jolla was fabulous Shelby, Riley, Katie, and our server, Heather, were phenomenal with getting my flowers and champagne all set and ready to go before we arrived. And that window seat in an intimate little corner was perfection for watching the sunset. I know it couldn't be a guarantee, but it worked out famously. The octopus starter was epic, full of flavor and so enjoyable. The ribeye with the chimichurri on top and addicting chilequiles was chef's kiss. The fish trio was delicious, three different fish and flavor profiles, but they all complimented each other on the plate. The mudd pie was to die for. That oreo crust was the perfect texture pair to the silky pie. YUUUMMMMM. Well done, you guys. You exceeded my expectations in every way and helped make my anniversary the most memorable one yet. Can't wait to come back!

The food is amazing, the ambiance is great, the cocktails were on point! The grilled adobo octopus appetizer was insanely delicious. We tried the Birria short ribs and the Baja fish Trio. Definitely recommend!

We came here for brunch with family. I must start by saying that the location could not be more prefect! It's right by the beach and the accessibility to the beach is a 10/10! The food and dining experience were great with a lot of vegetarian options. I got the Baja Bowl and my family ordered Chilaquiles Avocado Toast Burrito My only complaint is that for being such a big restaurant, they did not have a single plant based protein option. The food tasted and looked really good and the hospitality was amazing. Kid friendly restaurant and free 2 hr parking after validation at the restaurant.

such a great time at the shores! I was a little skeptical based on the reviews but I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. My husband made a reservation for my birthday during sunset on a Friday. We were sat at a booth and the views were so gorgeous. The place wasn't packed either so it made the experience better and more relaxing to be able to see the views! We had the ceviche, shrimp tacos and fish trio. Everything was delicious! This is a more upscale, American version of Mexican food but it was still great. Perfect serving sizes as well! For cocktails we tried their berry mojito and mango margarita- soo good. I'd love to come back again to try something else with a killer view!

The staff were friendly and seated us promptly! This place is great, just off the beach, we sat at a lovely table outside with an umbrella for shade...I mean we were so close to the ocean we got to watch a pod of dolphins swim past. I had the muscles and a side salad and my partner had the burrito....the muscles were super fresh tasted amazing the broth had chorizo so it was slightly spicy, the burrito was really tasty and unique, there were french fries in it which tasted better than it sounds! Perfect low key place to grab lunch or stop by and enjoy a meal while watching the sunset on the water!

Nice place to stay and eat. I had several meals here as I stayed at the hotel for a few days. The muscles were great and the chips and guacamole were the best items I had. Plus the nice bar tender made me a couple pina coladas that we're amazing. The worse thing was the Caesar salad. It was super fishy and disgusting. I could eat more than two bites. I think I heard them say they were short staffed abd my waiter made sure that night to let me know. He was very unfriendly. This is a great place for light bites during the day.

we went here for the Fourth of July so keep that in mind. The food was good but this place is crazy expensive, appetizers are like $20. I understand the restaurant was busy, but the servers were high school students who got easily distracted. Not sure if I would go back

Great service, delicious food and beautiful ambiance right on the beach make this restaurant a memorable dining experience!

Absolutely beautiful view. The food is good but not great. I ordered the ribeye steak "medium well" and it was very well done. A disappointment for sure. Hubby ordered the hamburger that looked delicious but he asked for no sauce and they served it with the sauce so he had to get new bun! A little pricey for the quality but expected in the La Jolla area. I had the steak and an iced tea, hubby had a burger and the check came to $70.04 plus %20 tip Ambience is very nice although I'd prefer less upbeat music and more laid back. Why is every one trying to have this laid back soft rock vibe at a nice dining space? Service is fabulous. Our waiter Jesse was very attentive and was the best part of our visit here We have come here on occasion for their brunch and it was soooo good so we decided to try the dinner. The menu is limited but all in all we had a nice experience and you can't beat the gorgeous VIEW!! We would come back here again but maybe order something different....

We dined here two (2) days in a row; once for brunch the day-after my daughter's wedding, and the next day for brunch before we checked out. Both times, we loved the delicious food, fantastic service, and awesome ocean and people watching view on the patio. Their Huevos Rancheros and Chilaquiles were top notch!! Everyone else enjoyed their meals as well. Please ignore the poor Yelp reviews. You won't regret giving this place a try! I was pleasantly surprised and look forward to coming back.

We decided to check out The Shores Restaurant as we were staying at the attached hotel, La Jolla Shores Hotel. First off, the ambiance was excellent. It's hard to beat a patio with an ocean view, and while we opted for outside, the inside looked modern and clean. Our server was Jesse. We found him to be friendly and attentive for the most part (it was quite busy). He was knowledgeable about the menu and made us feel comfortable. The food in general was very slow to come out. The food was hit or miss. We started with the Loaded Fries and the Quesadilla (we added shrimp). The Loaded Fries were delicious, with a great amount of steak and cheese on them. The Quesadilla was also delicious, the shrimp tasted super fresh. We also split a Chipotle Ceasar Salad and their "soup of the day", which was a Chicken Clam Chowder. It sounded strange but it was really good. For entrees, we did the Baja Fish Trio, The Chili Rubbed Ribeye, and the Fish Tacos. The Baja Fish Trio was a bit of a small portion but the seafood was fresh. We liked the Swordfish the best and the Tuna the least. The Fish Tacos were also good but the Ribeye was terrible. It was so overcooked and fatty. The only flavor was lighter fluid. We were comped for the dish by our server, though. Overall, I would say that this is a decent restaurant but it's a bit overpriced, and they should stick to seafood.

The only good thing about the place was the ambiance. Gorgeous views of the beach and ocean! Perhaps we came at a bad time, but... It took 15min after being seated to get our drinks ordered. Then, 45min until our waiter returned with 1 of the drinks, and then took our food orders. It was not until another hour passed and our main arrived before the starter. When I asked our waiter how things were going, the stern response was, "We are extremely busy!" as if that's our problem. But the bar was empty, more than half the tables were empty, and half the wait staff was not doing anything. Not sure what was holding up the kitkitchen. When the food finally arrived, it was luke warm. Bottom line, this place probably has seen better days, but this was definitely not it. I'm not sure if I'd ever go back just yet...but I do wish them the best and hope things change for the better.

If I could give 0 stars, I would. This place looked nice from the online photos, so my family and I came here for New Year's Day lunch. We got seated, but no waiter ever came by to take our order or ask for drinks. Only the bus boy came by to give us water. We brought this up to a few servers, and then we finally asked the host to speak to the manager. The host said the manager would come by. After an hour of waiting, a server finally came by to take our order. But they gave no explanation on why it took so long. Nothing about being short staffed or how busy they were (A few tables were filled, but overall not that many people were there). The manager never came by, and we waited another 30 minutes until we finally got up and left. Needless to say, it was a terrible experience for the New Year. I would not recommend that anyone dine at this place.

The service was the most disappointing thing confusion with servers we were there for at least 2 hours the food came to hours into us being seated. Zero starts I will won't be going again.

The location of this restaurant is fantastic... right on the beach, live music and the bar has a great view. But the service was awful!!!! It was busy what so ever but I took over 5 minutes for some to greet me, 7 minutes to figure out where to sit and then another 8min for the sever to come. I decided to just have a cocktail and eat elsewhere.

this place is AMAZING!!! We stayed here for NYE and had a great time. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and they did not disappoint! We loved it so much that we decided to go back again for dinner and it was so fun! We even had a manager surprise us with a glass of champagne, which was a super cute touch! We definitely plan to come back and stay again, as this was our first time staying in La Jolla. I want to say an extra special "Thank you!" to Zachary and David for making NYE so fun and for starting our new year - 2025 smiling! Cheers til next time!

First time here and it was amazing! The food, the service, and of course the ocean views. Both managers came over and greeted us and we even got a glass of complimentary champagne Found our new date spot!

We celebrated our anniversary there the other night. We had traveled into San Diego for work and my husband napped a table for our anniversary dinner. The location is incredible, on street parking but manageable for sure. Our server was great, the food was very good. I wish the menu was a bit more rounded out but was able to find something yummy. Truly a great night out with an amazing view.

This restaurant is located inside a hotel of the same name. Good location beach side. Lots of open windows and natural light. The hotel/restaurant looks dated, could use a remodel, but it's cute if you prefer an old fashioned style. Many of the restaurant guests seemed older, we didn't notice many younger people, so keep that in mind. My group came specifically because we wanted a good view and bottomless mimosas. We got the mimosas, but the view was disappointing. It was very crowded, which the restaurant can't control, but it does downgrade the vibe. Maybe at sunset the beach is empty and it will be better. The food was ok. Nothing was particularly great, but nothing was terrible either. The steak was well seasoned. Portions were good. The prices on the menu were much higher than what I'd expect from this type of restaurant. They also added a 20% tip plus a 5% fee to our bill because we had 8 people (not including tax) I've never had to pay 25% in fees to a restaurant. The service was fine, also nothing positive or negative standing out. I gave 3 stars because the food was 3.5 stars Service was 4 stars Ambiance 2 stars- I didn't like the messy beach view, no dress code (people were walking in in towels and sandy feet, sand in the restrooms. I wouldn't mind if this was a beach shack restaurant, but the prices and decor seem more upscale.) it's a great location, but it didn't meet the expectations we had.

Delicious food, amazing view and beautiful inside ! The view is stunning but so is the interior design. The food was very good and I feel lived up to the prices. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the Caesar salad because I miss under stood what was on it. My only complaint was how long it took for our server to come back in between things, especially since it was a very slow time on a Thursday afternoon. But over all I will come back, and I definitely recommend coming at happy hour to enjoy the great food for a little cheaper.

What was supposed to be celebrating my mom's birthday dinner turned into an odd experience and a place I'll never return. From an innocent incorrect drink that shouldn't be an issue (which 3 staff members came over to ask about telling me I was wrong) to pouring water in my moms cocktail and not correcting it ruined a very nice birthday dinner. We left very unpleased and frustrated over things that could have easily been corrected. The staff is under trained and lacks enthusiasm to run a great restaurant.

As a local to San Diego, I usually stay away from La Jolla Shores.. its touristy, expensive, and crowded. I had some people from out of town ask specifically to come to La Jolla so we made a reservation at the Shores Restaurant. As expected, parking was a nightmare. I always scope out the menu before I go to a restaurant and I was a little perplexed on why they have a breakfast menu and then a brunch menu, but the two don't overlap. Just my luck, I found items I wanted to eat on the breakfast menu, but we arrived too late to order from it. I don't like to eat seafood so my options were a little minimal. I ended up ordering the cheeseburger. it was a double patty on a soft bun with an egg and bacon. Overall, it was good but I don't think it was worth the price plus the hassle to get to this place. The Kale Caesar had too strong of an anchovy taste for me, plus it was oddly spicy.. which I wasn't expecting. Was the food tasty? Yes. Would I come back? Not likely. Would I recommend it? Only if you're staying in the area or at this hotel.

It was my birthday lunch with my husband. I listed it was my birthday on my reservation. I mentioned it again when we checked in with the hostess. Not one person ever mentioned it to me the whole time we were there! We went for lunch since their website says "lunch served daily (in addition to brunch). Well, their website is NOT CORRECT. The photos on the website are NOT CORRECT. Such a big disappointment. My brunch was horrible, our waiter was horrible, but my husband liked his brunch, hence the 2 stars.

Had a wonderful seaside lunch at the Shores restaurant. Not only were the view and ambience amazing, but the food and our server, Buya, were excellent. I will definitely be back.

My shrimp tacos were so good the taste the corn tortillas and the dressing on top of the cabbage. Buenisimos