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George's at the Cove

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1250 Prospect St
La Jolla, CA 92037

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(858) 412-2251
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George's at the Cove - La Jolla, CA
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George's at the Cove - La Jolla, CA
George's at the Cove - La Jolla, CA
George's at the Cove - La Jolla, CA
George's at the Cove - La Jolla, CA
George's at the Cove - La Jolla, CA
George's at the Cove - La Jolla, CA
George's at the Cove - La Jolla, CA
George's at the Cove - La Jolla, CA
George's at the Cove - La Jolla, CA
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Best

The whole experience was breathtaking. The desserts were the best in my opinion and I will go back on that simple merit.

Worst

overrated. expensive. there was always too much of something, needs better balance with flavors. nice view...

GREAT LUNCH VIEW 7/16/2008

The view from the open terrace is amazing during the day, so bright and airy. It was very noisy and I don't even know if there was music playing at all. The service was good, the bussers kept our water very full all the time. My friend had the burger w/ aged cheddar and bacon- which was excellent and worth every penny. I had the 'most popular dish' I was told- the fig mustard, ham, and arugala panini. It was okay. The figs were so sweet and syrupy that was all one could taste, and no taste of mustard was to be found if there was supposed to be. The side salad and the fries were also great. they promptly brought us our check when ready. Pros: BURGER, VIEW Cons: NOISY, PARKING more
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Excellent Seafood 6/16/2008

I had a lovely meal at George's California Modern last Friday. Haven't been there since they remodeled and I was pleasantly surprsed how modern, young & non-stuffy it felt. I had been there prior and the food was excellent, but the atmosphere felt too stuffy. NO MORE! The great bar in the bottom level was very cool. Creative & unique cocktails! Our dinner was beautifully prepared (we had the swordfish, albacore & seafood stew) and tasted excellent. The service was top notch too! Highly recommended for locals & a great place to take your out of town guest. Especially for lunch at the top level of Georges which has such an amazing view. Pros: Excellent Food, beautiful views, impressive wine & cocktail list Cons: parking more
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I was disapointed. Good, but it does not live up the hype. 1/3/2008

Ok, I understand that George's is an impressive restaurant. Creative, innovative, amazing, whatever. It's nice but not one of the best. As a foodie ,we enjoyed 5 great nights of dining in the SD area but I would rate George's at the bottom of the list of what we had. The food was fresh, beautifully presented with impeccable service all in a beautiful setting. But, it just didn't do it for me, it tasted, well, ok. Our group ordered the tasting menu because our waiter did a great job selling it. Skip it. It's items off the menu, instead pick what you want and move on. It's also very expensive, over $600 plus tip for 4 people. Pros: View, good wine list and great service. Cons: The food is OK where it should be amazing. Expensive, $150pp +. more
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Definitely the best restaurant in La Jolla 12/28/2007

George's is awesome - The food is amazing (but not over-priced), the specialty mixed drinks at each of the bars are outstanding (they have an on-site mixologist that creates interesting, seasonal drinks with fresh fruits), the atmosphere is fun and inviting, and the view is spectacular (especially at sunset). Great date (or anytime) place! more
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Incredibly disappointing! 12/28/2007

I went to George's California Modern for a special occasion with family expecting to have a terrific dining experience. I was really looking forward to showing my family what I believed to be one of the top restaurants in San Diego. We started off with mixed drinks that were good and fairly creative but nothing earth-shaking. From there the meal got progressively worse--out of three salads, one was good, one mediocre, and one down-right bad. They were even less successful with the entrees. Of the four entrees (one pork, two fish, and one vegetarian), three were salted to the point of inedibility. I certainly consider myself a salt lover and often add salt to my food but these dishes were so salty that they actually burned one's mouth and literally could not be eaten. Even beyond the extreme saltiness there dishes as a whole were simply unimpressive. The descriptions sounded creative, fresh, and interesting but nearly every entree disappointed. What was described as a delicous sole dish ended up being a poorly cooked, pan fried piece of sole, atop some greens and potatoes that tasted like licking a salt block, and covered in a pathetic hollandaise sauce. Not only did the dish lack any hint of creativity but it was executed terribly at that. It was all really quite bad and uncreative. Overall...a HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT! more
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Soup at George's Upstairs: My favorite San Diego Eats 12/20/2007

It is an understatement to say that I love George's Upstairs, and it is for one reason only: Their turkey, broccoli, black bean soup. It is literally the best thing I have ever consumed in my life, and on more than one ocassion I have skipped the entree entirely and just gotten more soup. I think I'va had the pork chop and something else before as a main, but I can't even remember them because my soup is clouding my memory. If you're visiting La Jolla, the views are absolutely incredible, and what better way to enjoy them than with a hot bowl of the world's best soup? Pros: The soup, obviously. The views, the other food is good too! Cons: Parking, there's usually a wait, and the downstairs portion is a whole different place: classier and way pricier. Make sure you know where you're supposed to be going! more
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The food is awesome on the top floor Ocean... 9/6/2007

The food is awesome on the top floor Ocean Terrace, and the view is wonderful as well. It's a bit pricey,... more
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The food is awesome on the top floor Ocean... 9/6/2007

CharlieL Provided by Partner
The food is awesome on the top floor Ocean Terrace, and the view is wonderful as well. It's a bit pricey, but compared with other restaurants of th... more
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The food is awesome on the top floor Ocean... 9/6/2007

CharlieL Provided by Partner
The food is awesome on the top floor Ocean Terrace, and the view is wonderful as well. It's a bit pricey, but compared with other restaurants of th... more
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The food is awesome on the top floor Ocean... 9/5/2007

The food is awesome on the top floor Ocean Terrace, and the view is wonderful as well. It's a bit pricey,... more
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overrated. expensive. there was always too much of someth... 8/1/2007

overrated. expensive. there was always too much of something, needs better balance with flavors. nice view... more
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overrated. expensive. there was always too much of someth... 8/1/2007

overrated. expensive. there was always too much of something, needs better balance with flavors. nice view... more
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overrated. expensive. there was always too much of someth... 8/1/2007

JanetChoi Provided by Partner
overrated. expensive. there was always too much of something, needs better balance with flavors. nice view though. more
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overrated. expensive. there was always too much of someth... 8/1/2007

JanetChoi Provided by Partner
overrated. expensive. there was always too much of something, needs better balance with flavors. nice view though. more
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GREAT view, meh food 7/10/2007

First of all, I'd go during lunch, since its cheaper than dinner; the view is also great during the day... more
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GREAT view, meh food 7/10/2007

First of all, I'd go during lunch, since its cheaper than dinner; the view is also great during the day... more
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GREAT view, meh food 7/10/2007

Timmy Provided by Partner
First of all, I'd go during lunch, since its cheaper than dinner; the view is also great during the day (especially from the top floor bistro). Its... more
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GREAT view, meh food 7/10/2007

Timmy Provided by Partner
First of all, I'd go during lunch, since its cheaper than dinner; the view is also great during the day (especially from the top floor bistro). Its... more
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The Last time we were there will be the last 6/23/2007

Incredibly good food... Terrible experience. We were with friends that live in La Jolla... we all knew... more
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The Last time we were there will be the last 6/23/2007

Terri and Paul Provided by Partner
Incredibly good food... Terrible experience. We were with friends that live in La Jolla... we all knew George's to be well know for excellent food... more
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Owner Message

  • Spectacular ocean views accentuate three distinctive dining experiences at George's At The Cove, in the heart of La Jolla Village, Calif. The elegant fine dining room features fresh seafood, steak and creative regional cuisine. Upstairs, the Pacific View Bar and rooftop Ocean Terrace Bistro offer a casual menu and breathtaking coastal scenery. Located on the main floor, the fine dining restaurant provides a casually elegant setting for award-winning executive chef/proprietor Trey Foshee's seasonally-tempered menu. Conversation flows easily alongside wall-to-wall windows overlooking the sparkling La Jolla Cove. Located above the main dining room, the Pacific View Bar offers panoramic views, an extensive wine list. Enjoy a breath of fresh air on the Ocean Terrace Bistro, where the magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean and George's sensational menu combine to create a memorable, informal dining experience. All restaurants are open for lunch and dinner.

Editorial

  • Classy La Jolla institution gets a modern facelift, but maintains top-notch ocean views, award-winning menu and wine list.

  • 10/16/2007 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Monday To Sunday From 11:00 AM To 02:00 PM Monday To Sunday From 04:00 PM To 10:00 PM
  • Payments: Master Card, Discover, American Express, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Northern San Diego, Village, Northern
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