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George's at the Cove recently unveiled its all-new $2.7 million upscale contemporary restaurant in La Jolla. Featuring Chef/Partner Trey Foshee's characteristically California cuisine, GEORGES CALIFORNIA MODERN reflects a distinct sensitivity to design and offers guests the flexibility to reserve a table or find an impromptu spot in the Modern Bar, a prominent feature in the new space. No matter where you're seated, you'll find the ambiance sophisticated yet relaxed, with a transparent energy that reflects the Southern California way of life. Multiple configurations that can accommodate groups from 18 to 193 also make the restaurant ideal for group and private events.
I like George's at the Cove but it's pretty expensive.
It's definitely a "special occasion" type of place. The food is great, the service is great and if you get the right table there are awesome views.
Reserve in advance on holidays like Valentine's Day.
Posted 04/27/09 | Report Abuse
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The view is enough to fill you up! Most seating in the upper part of this restaurant acquires full view to the entire cove, beaches, and sea. It's definitely something to see!
Yet watch out for the angry prices! Something so simple as a salad is beyond okay for price range; I'm shocked that George's has not gone out of business for their extreme prices!
Posted 01/25/09 | Report Abuse
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great view. Love the ocean, decent prices. Different levels of dining for different budgets. Only downside is occaisional wait for the ocean terrace level. However, they give you a beeper and you can walk around la jolla which is always fun.
Posted 12/20/08 | Report Abuse
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You have to like it...
1. Beautiful ocean view
2. Excellent service
3. Very delicious food
4. I love the atmosphere
5. Totally a flexible place - bring a date or family/friends to impress. :)
You have to book it in advance. Just a day before is okay. Otherwise, you may be waiting up to 2 hours for a seat for two.
Posted 12/18/08 | Report Abuse
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this was a great place to bring your date to. The view was nice and romantic, the people were friendly and most of all , the food was the best, definitely will come back if I had the chance to
Posted 12/08/08 | Report Abuse
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i went here once with two of my friends and it was pretty good. the food was great, the service was great, and there were tons of older women for my buddies to hit on ... all around good time
Posted 11/17/08 | Report Abuse
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Still the best view any restaurant could have. Overlook La Jolla Cove while dining on incredible, and unique dishes. The view is excellent, but the food is also.
Posted 10/13/08 | Report Abuse
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A lot of restaurants have come and gone but Georges still remains the king, as far as I am concerned. It remains our go-to place for out of town visitors, as well as when we are looking for a well prepared meal. For those who have not been, the restaurant overlooks the ocean, it is right up against it in La Jolla. Check it out!
Posted 08/22/08 | Report Abuse
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I also took my girlfriend to a dinner at Georges. The service was exceptional and the food was terrific. The menu is a bit pricey but definately worth it.
PROS: Service,Food,View
CONS:
Posted 10/23/06 | Report Abuse
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This restaurant is very upscale and the atmosphere is awesome. I brought a date here once; it is a very good place for a date. The balcony overlooks the shores, and the seafood is top notch. I ordered salmon which was juicy and tender. The prices are high but totally worth it.
Posted 10/14/05 | Report Abuse
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If you're looking for a great place to bring a date, this is it. Request a seat on the balcony to get an amazing view of la jolla shores as you enjoy your fresh seafood catch. During the weekends and nights I recommend making reservations though since it does get extremely busy and the wait could be awhile.
Posted 09/20/05 | Report Abuse
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Their Ocean Terrace is simply beautiful'; you can enjoy a reasonably-priced meal (probably $16-22) with the surf crashing next to you. Every seat has a great view of the ocean; it does get very crowded so be sure to make reservations ahead of time-- I did it online at opentable.com. The halibut with a cherry tomato vinagrette was fantastic; the chicken breast was a little on the dry side but still good. The great view and al fresco dining makes you want to come back again and again.
Posted 09/20/05 | Report Abuse
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Great La Jolla Dining Experience
by PatrickActon
George's is the perfect spot for late summer dinner in La Jolla. Sitting on the upper deck, you have a bird's eye view of the Pacific coast. Try the mussels for an appetizer -- excellent. The spaghetti with clams was great for dinner.
If you're in La Jolla and in the mood to splurge a bit, George's is the perfect spot.
Pros: Setting, Food, Drinks
Cons: A bit pricey
Posted 09/17/09
Great for a Fancy Night out
by laylabee
I've only been to George's at the Cove twice- once on a date and once when my parents took me but both times
were a positive experience.
It's located in a great spot near the ocean and the service is excellent.
Pros: I love the views and food
Cons: It's expensive
Posted 05/03/09
GREAT LUNCH VIEW
by theriches
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
Posted 07/15/08
Excellent Seafood
by epv
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.
Enjoy!
Pros: Excellent Food, beautiful views, impressive wine & cocktail list
Cons: parking
Posted 06/15/08
I was disapointed. Good, but it does not live up the hype.
by coup36
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 +.
Posted 01/02/08
Incredibly disappointing!
by knbarron
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!
Posted 12/27/07
Definitely the best restaurant in La Jolla
by emalnati
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!
Posted 12/27/07
Soup at George's Upstairs: My favorite San Diego Eats
by jhoolko
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!
Posted 12/19/07
Ocean Terrace
by sugarywitch
During the summer you can't beat the Ocean Terrace for a lovely lunch or sunset dinner. The food is wonderful and a great value for what they serve. The specialty drinks are pretty good and the wine pours are generous. The view can't be beat and with great food George's Ocean Terrace isn't missing anything that makes a great dining experience.
Pros: Great food, drinks and view
Cons: Don't go when it's cold
Posted 05/19/07
A quick lunch bite...
by patee333
I've only been here once for lunch up on the patio area and it was superb. It definitely left a lasting impression on me. I wish to try the place out for dinner but the restaurant is a bit far from where I live. We only went there in passing to San Diego.
The service was great and the food we ordered was good. The view from the patio was beautiful on a sunny bright day. Great for pictures!!!
Posted 10/05/06
Amazing food and service
by bessca
The food is amazing, and the service is impeccable. They pay attention to every detail. It truly is worth the price! Ask for a table near the window for a gorgeous ocean view.
Pros: food, service, view
Cons: none
Posted 08/27/06
