Romantic Restaurants in La Jolla

La Jolla, California, just 15 minutes north San Diego, is an Oceanfront community with dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean. This upscale community has a wealth of fantastic restaurants for a romantic dinner. Many of these restaurants have spectacular views of the Ocean, with magnificent sunsets during the dinner hour. Following are wonderful, romantic restaurants in La Jolla for an impressive, romantic dinner.

A.R Valentien Restaurant
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
11480 Torrey Pines road
La Jolla, California 92037
8585-453-4420
AAA Four Diamond California Cuisine.
This romantic restaurant is named after a talented early 1900's California artist, some of whose original artworks are exhibited in the restaurant. A.R. Valentien features fresh regional cuisine. The timbered dining room overlooks the 18th hole of Torrey Pines Golf Course, Dinner $30 to $42.

Cafe Japengo
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, California 92122
858-450-3355
AAA Three Diamond Pacific Rim
Located across the street from the Hyatt Regency, Cafe Japengo is an exotic, innovative sushi and Pacific Rim Restaurant. Cafe Japengo has won Gold Medallion awards for "Best Sushi" and "Best Fusion Cuisine". The daring menus incorporate Asian, French and Mediterranean influences into sumptuous signature dishes. Delicious dinner entrees include dishes such as :Thai Style Flat Iron Steak, 10 Ingredient Fried Rice and Hawaiian BBQ Salmon. Dinners $15 to $25.

Donovan's Steakhouse
4340 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla, California 92122
858-450-6666
AAA Three Diamond Steak House
Elegant steakhouse atmosphere with mahogany walls and eye catching fine art on the wall. The main attraction here is the excellent, flavorful, tender USDA Prime Beef. There is an extensive wine list.

The Marina Room
La Jolla, California
858-459-7222
AAA Three Diamond American
Romantic dining has dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean and the crashing waves. Fresh global cuisine is rooted in the French classics. The award winning wine list complements the meal. Dinner $16 to $32.

NINE -TEN Restaurant and Bar
4540 La Jolla Villa Drive
La Jolla, California
858-964-5400
AAA Three Diamond California Cuisine
Innovative California cuisine, award winning wine list, and elegant presentation. Menu changes daily. Dinners $18 to $35.

Roy's La Jolla
8670 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, California
858-455-16167
AAA Three Diamond Hawaiian Cuisine
Tantalizing Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine blends fresh local ingredients with European sauces and bold Asian spices with a focus on seafood. Roy's offers a vast range of wines from well known and newly discovered wineries alike. Dinner $19 to $33.

Sante
7811 Hershel Avenue
La Jolla, California 92037
858-454-1315
AAA Three Diamond Italian
Fine dining features Northern Italian cuisine with sophisticated New York style. Dine in the formal dining room or in the covered patio style setting. Dinner entrees including upscale dishes such as Grilled King Salmon with Capers, Grilled Prime Black Angus Filet Mignon with Black Truffle Sauce, and Roasted Herb Colorado Lamb Chops. Dinner entrees $16 to $39.

Tapenade French Restaurant
7612 Fay Avenue
La Jolla, California 92037
858-551-7500
AAA Three Diamond French
French restaurant with classic atmosphere offers seating in the dining room and on the patio for outdoor dining. This fine French restaurant is well known for it's distinctive dishes created by the chef.. The Chef / Owner prepares dishes such as Braised Wild Boar, Beef Tenderloin with Sauteed Duck Foie Gras and Maine Diver Scallops. Dinners $24 to $52.

Trattoria Acqua
1298 Prospect Street
La Jolla, California
858-454-0709
AAA Three Diamond Italian
Enjoy fine Italian Mediterranean dining along with scenic view of La Jolla Cove and the Pacific Ocean. The menu features an extensive selection of fresh pastas, grilled fresh fish, fowl, meats and salads. There is an extensive selection of wine and beverages. Dinner entrees $13 to $32.

Tutto Mare La Jolla
858-597-1188
AAA Three Diamond Italian
Upscale restaurant serves cuisine of the Mediterranean coastline. Dinner entrees include dishes such as Veal medallions and Burgundy braised Colorado Lamb Shank. Dinners $15 to $33.

Enjoy any of these fine restaurants for an exquisite, romantic dinner.

All prices subject to change without notice. Contact the restaurant for further information and to make reservations.