Best Date Night Restaurants in University City/Golden Triangle

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1. Javier's - La Jolla

4.6

Exceptional(3503)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • La Jolla

Booked 172 times today

Javier's in La Jolla is a fantastic spot for date night. Reviews rave about its 'romantic' ambiance and 'fantastic atmosphere'. The 'authentic' Mexican cuisine, rich in flavors, is a bonus. The place is described as 'inviting', 'sophisticated', and 'setting the stage for an extraordinary meal'. It's the perfect setting for any special occasion, making it a top pick for a memorable date night.

2. Lucrezia

4.4

Awesome(552)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 46 times today

A contemporary twist on Italian cuisine, Lucrezia is a culinary delight. Located in the heart of La Jolla in San Diego, we offer unique culinary experiences that transport our guests to a sunny terrace overlooking the Amalfi Coast. Join us for the next voyage.The ingredients and combinations found in our kitchen evoke the very mystique of Italian summers. We are curators of fine ingredients – the way they translate beautifully into our dishes is what makes us unique. Our dishes were carefully crafted to transport our guests to the most beautiful regions of the land. Travel the Italian countryside through our menu, and select your dish for the evening.La Nostra Famiglia: Passionate about food and good service, Grupo Hunan was born in 1993 in Mexico City to create unique experiences that become part of the best moments of your life. As an expert in over five different gastronomies, Grupo Hunan is set to satisfy all senses.Looking forward to welcoming you soon ! :)

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3. The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla

4.4

Awesome(1436)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 18 times today

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar has been focused on successfully pairing contemporary California regional cuisine, with a hip, vibrant, sophisticated setting, to create a cutting-edge dining experience. When Partners JC Clow, William Lewis and Chef Yvon Goetz set out to deliver a culinary experience straight from wine county, little did they know that they would also earn the title of Restaurateurs of the Year for their achievements and have their restaurants in Newport Beach and Tustin earn the title of Restaurant of the Year multiple times!The three partners strive to deliver the best dining experience In Orange County on a nightly basis. Chef Goetz, whose accolades include the AAA Five Diamond Award and multiple Chef of the Year honors, describes his menu at The Winery Restaurant as wine country-driven a perfect match for a wine program that features a list with 650 selections that change weekly and climate-controlled cellars, which can house up to 7,500 bottles!

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4. RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla

4.3

Awesome(2675)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • La Jolla

Booked 24 times today

Dining at RED O is an experience like no other that offers a unique combination of Prime Steak and Seafood with Rick Bayless’ signature Mexican inspired influences. With sustainably sourced and local ingredients, RED O creates flavorful dishes true to the authentic flavors of Mexico. RED O’s team of friendly employees creates a welcoming atmosphere that parallels the luxury resort interior of the restaurant. RED O also features an impressive bar and lounge where you’ll find specialty cocktails, an extensive tequila list and an award winning wine list. The bar also offers Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. daily and Late Night Happy Hour from 9-11pm Friday-Saturday.

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5. Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC

4.8

Exceptional(4969)

Price: Expensive

• American • University City/Golden Triangle

Booked 47 times today

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

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6. True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTC

4.6

Exceptional(1062)

Price: Expensive

• American • La Jolla

Booked 46 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in San Diego for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located in San Diego at Westfield UTC center in The Pointe, next to Soul Cycle in the Nordstrom wing. Entrance closest to La Jolla Village Drive and Genesee Avenue. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

7. The Marine Room

4.7

Exceptional(8174)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 44 times today

For generations of San Diegans, the “Seahorse” symbol of The Marine Room has long stood for its dramatic on-the-surf location and California coastal cuisine. Considering this rare blend of culinary excellence, uncompromising service and beachfront setting, it’s no wonder The Marine Room has become a true San Diego landmark. We invite you to San Diego's iconic dining destination and experience how each tide brings something new to The Marine Room. You’re not reserving a table – you’re joining a 80-year tradition.

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8. California English

4.3

Awesome(468)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sorrento Mesa

Booked 8 times today

Located in the Sorrento Valley, California English is the newest culinary creation from celebrity chef, Richard Blais. Blais is creating an all-day menu for California English that’ll interpret classic British dishes through the lens of Southern California ingredients.The idea is a fusion of sorts: the laid-back California lifestyle that makes San Diego so unique, mixed with a cozy pub convivial atmosphere where you can meet friends (or mates) for a pint after work, set up a client lunch with fresh oysters on the menu or have a cozy family dinner over a Sunday roast. Everything on the menu is made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients that make for fresh and flavorful dishes. The effortless vibe of casual yet stylish makes for the perfect place to celebrate the joy of the unexpected coming together to make the perfect culinary match.

9. Marisi

4.6

Exceptional(1041)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 52 times today

Discovering Italy by way of La Jolla, Marisi focuses on Italian hearth cooking with an emphasis on handmade pastas, fine wine and classic cocktails. The menu celebrates the rich diversity of cuisine from across Italy, fashioned in a time-honored tradition of handmade all day, every day. A dream that lives between the Italian and La Jolla coasts, suspended between tides instead of time — a mood more than a plot. A visit that feels a lot like coming home, if home was a warm, charming villa off the Amalfi coast. Marisi is a taste of something you want to remember. We hope you love it.

10. Catania

4.7

Exceptional(2057)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 24 times today

Inspired by an Italy road-trip Chef Ryan and I (Arturo) took back in 2008, we’re pleased to introduce Catania, the newest member of the Whisknladle Hospitality family. Here, we’ll be featuring simple, seasonal and authentic Italian Coastal Cuisine (None of the Italian version of TexMex you see most other places). Our commitment to authenticity will be evident in our use of wood burning ovens and grills, an all Italian wine list as well as an exclusively craft Italian Beer program. (Yes, Italy has an amazing craft beer movement nobody’s heard about.)

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Laurenvip
San Diego •68 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Hello, our friends. Have been there many times, but not for thanksgiving, the day my father died. Over the years we have been to Ritz Carlton, George’s at the Cove, etc. Oh, and Inn at Rancho Santa fe. So, of late, we have traveled locally here to Paon. It is lovely, but getting too expensive. Recently at UTC, and thought Seasons might be a good choice. We even have two friends who felt they could afford to join in. All of had no children, so we enjoy having a “strays” holiday for us “only children”. Thank you as my husband called it a ‘magical night’ with frienda!
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Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTCPrice: Expensive• American• University City/Golden Triangle
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4.8
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Daravip
San Diego •84 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The Winery was quite nice for a late afternoon Thanksgiving meal. The food was delicious and the service pleasant. It made for an elegant and enjoyable holiday.
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The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La JollaPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• La Jolla
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4.4
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Karen
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a great experience and the ambience was beautiful. We loved the Christmas decor inside and out. 10/10 recommend. I went on a date last night and she loved it . During the holiday season is the best time to go !
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BarbarellaPrice: Moderate• European• La Jolla
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4.4
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Shiela
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great experience, highly recommend for any occasion. Shout out to our server Stefano, he was exceptional, great customer service 👍. Everyone was so friendly and nice. Dined here with my fam on my birthday, food was excellent especially my grilled lamb chops which was cooked in perfection, hubby and our son loved their food too. Ambience was very good and not too noisy. Loved it here will dine again someday. Highly recommended 👍
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LucreziaPrice: Expensive• Italian• La Jolla
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4.4
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Suzannevip
San Diego •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had delicious food, a lovely attentive waiter, the interior is beautiful, the only thing we found annoying was the elevator type music that kind of drove us crazy, but we still plan to go back!
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RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• La Jolla
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4.3

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135 restaurants available nearby

1. Javier's - La Jolla

2. Lucrezia

3. The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla

4. RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla

5. Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC

6. True Food Kitchen - San Diego UTC

7. The Marine Room

8. California English

9. Marisi

10. Catania

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