George's at the Cove
Cuisine: American, California, Regional
Price Range: $$$
10Best Says
Dramatically situated on Prospect Street in La Jolla overlooking the blue Pacific, George's at the Cove combines exceptional California cuisine and service with spectacular views from every level of... Read More
Dramatically situated on Prospect Street in La Jolla overlooking the blue Pacific, George's at the Cove combines exceptional California cuisine and service with spectacular views from every level of the multi-tiered restaurant. All tend to fall into the romantic category, but California Modern is our top choice. The goal of the restaurant is to tell the story of San Diego through food. It's a seasonal menu featuring expertly prepared and presented locally-grown and harvested ingredients. George's is famous for fish tacos and here, they're as elegant as they are tasty. The menu never disappoints. If you'd really like to impress, reserve the TBL3 experience, 12-14 course tasting menu at table 3, which has the best views in the restaurant.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Katie Dillon
San Diego Local Expert
- Romantic Dining: "The entire table can enjoy a chef's tasting menu with or without beverage pairings."
- Waterfront Dining: "San Diego is known for its fish tacos, but if you are a lover of this California staple, you must try the ones at George's. Recently lauded by a Food Network star as "The Best Thing I Ever Ate," George's non-traditional fish tacos feature fresh tuna, battered and fried avocado, and a list of other ingredients."
- La Jolla's Best Restaurants, Lunch, Group Friendly: "Don't forget to order the famous black bean soup which happens to pair well with an order of fish tacos."
- Outdoor Dining: "Popular orders include fish tacos and black bean soup. Wikki Stix are handed out to kids and they will customize a dish for them, like plain pasta, if there's nothing on the regular menu to please them."
- Best Restaurants: "San Diego is known for its fish tacos, but if you are a lover of this California staple, you must try the ones at George's."
- Best for Romantic Dining Because: Go for excellent Modern California cuisine paired with romantic ocean views.
- Best for Waterfront Dining Because: Ask a local where they take visitors and this is likely to be the most popular answer for the view, ambiance, great service and menu.
- Best for La Jolla's Best Restaurants Because: This is where locals take out-of-town guests for dining with an ocean view. You can't go wrong.
- Best for Lunch Because: The panoramic ocean view, food and upscale-casual ambiance is one-of-a-kind here. It's a quintessential San Diego experience.
- Best for Outdoor Dining Because: George's Ocean Terrace is by far one of the most spectacular places to watch the sunset in San Diego. Plus, the California cuisine is excellent.
- Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: Ask a local where they take visitors and this is likely to be the most popular answer for view, ambiance, great service and menu.
- Best for Group Friendly Because: Multiple rooms and venues in the three-level restaurant can suit private parties of any size with customized menus and ocean views. Fantastic.
