La Jolla/San Diego, CA Restaurants

Restaurants that we have tried and highly recommend in the La Jolla and San Diego area:

1. ROPPONGI 875 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA (858) 551-5252 http://www.roppongiusa.com/

Food 10/10; Ambience 8/10

Go during Happy Hour between 3-6pm for half off spectacular tapas and sushi rolls. Everything on the menu is excellent and beautifully presented. Some favorites are the crab stack, duck quesadilla, lamb & hummus, scallops over potato pancakes.

Must have desserts: English Toffee Pudding with Caramel Gelato, Tahitian bananas, chocolate decadent souffle

2. BLUEFIN FUSION JAPANESE RESTAURANT 4305 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego, CA 92122 858-677-0558 www.bluefinfusion.com

Food 9/10; Ambience 8/10

Besides the excellent sushi, the tofu lettuce wraps and udon soups are a must try. Nice color changing wall, too.

3. GEORGES AT THE COVE 1250 Prospect St, La Jolla, California 92037 858-454-4244 http://www.georgesatthecove.com/ocean-terrace

Food 9/10; Ambience 9/10

Ocean Terrace has outdoor dining with a fabulous view. Super tasty Asian marinated skirt steak and penne with lamb sugo. Chef's special is a best bet.

Desserts: warm chocolate cake, sticky toffee pudding cake, brioch bread pudding

4. SUSHI KI 8650 Genesee Ave. #105 San Diego, CA 92122 At the Costa Verde Shopping Center 858-404-0707 http://www.kisushibar.com

Food 9/10 Happy Hour Ambience 7/10

Some of the best sushi at deep discounted price if you go during Happy Hour (M-F 4pm-6pm; Sat-Sun Noon-5pm). Very fresh and flavorful. Our favorite rolls are California Rolls, Crazy Boy (avocado, crab meat, bread crumbs, eel sauce, spicy mayo), Crunch Roll (shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, crab meat).

Grilled black cod entree is also delicious: black cod marinated in garlic and ginger sweet soy with grilled asparagus

5. AROMA BAKERY AND CAFE 909 Prospect St. Suite 100 La Jolla, CA 92037 858-454-4447 http://aromalajolla.com/

Food: 8/10 Ambience 8/10

Great breakfast/brunch menu. Beautiful fresh pastry selection, delicious eggs benedict, great coffee.

6. PF CHANGS CHINA BISTRO 4540 La Jolla Village Dr. San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 458-9007 www.pfchangs.com

Food 8/10 Ambience 8/10

Try the shrimp with candied walnuts tossed in creamy sauce with honeydew melon, tofu lettuce wraps, and mu shu pork (strips of pork, egg, mushsroom, green onion served with hoisin sauce and warm Chinese pancakes).

7. SAMMY'S WOODFIRED PIZZA and GRILL 8650 Genesee Ave #236 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 404-9898 http://www.sammyspizza.com/

Food 8/10 Ambience 7/10

Our favorites are caprese pizza (roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil, homemade sauce), five cheese pizza (fontina, gouda, romano, mozzarella, gorgonzola), baba ghanoush (roasted eggplant dip, extra virgin olive oil, served with grilled herbed flatbread), tomato basil soup, lobster bisque, balsamic chicken salad.