Insider Pages Reviews for George's at the Cove

5 Stars: Great La Jolla Dining Experience (by PatrickActon)

PatrickActon — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: Great for a Fancy Night out (by laylabee)

laylabee — Mon, 04 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT

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.

4 Stars: Good restaurant for a romantic dinner (by Lauren M.)

Lauren M. — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:36:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: Beautiful and tasteful (by Jessica S.)

Jessica S. — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:07:00 GMT

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!

5 Stars: great food for price (by RT W.)

RT W. — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 10:26:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: One of my Favorite.... (by Frances C.)

Frances C. — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:05:00 GMT

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.

4 Stars: great (by Vy P.)

Vy P. — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:34:00 GMT

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

5 Stars: awesome (by Adam A.)

Adam A. — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:10:00 GMT

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

5 Stars: Still the best (by Neal R.)

Neal R. — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:23:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: Best of La Jolla in my opinion (by Sunflower C.)

Sunflower C. — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:53:00 GMT

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!

4 Stars: GREAT LUNCH VIEW (by theriches)

theriches — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: Excellent Seafood (by epv)

epv — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT

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!

3 Stars: I was disapointed. Good, but it does not live up the hype. (by coup36)

coup36 — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:00:00 GMT

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.

1 Stars: Incredibly disappointing! (by knbarron)

knbarron — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:00:00 GMT

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!

5 Stars: Definitely the best restaurant in La Jolla (by emalnati)

emalnati — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:00:00 GMT

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!

5 Stars: Soup at George's Upstairs: My favorite San Diego Eats (by jhoolko)

jhoolko — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:00:00 GMT

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?

5 Stars: Ocean Terrace (by sugarywitch)

sugarywitch — Sun, 20 May 2007 02:00:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: Upper scale Restaurant in San Diego (by Jeff H.)

Jeff H. — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 09:49:00 GMT

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:

5 Stars: A quick lunch bite... (by patee333)

patee333 — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 02:00:00 GMT

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!!!

5 Stars: Amazing food and service (by bessca)

bessca — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 02:00:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: World class place! (by Gary K.)

Gary K. — Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:54:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: pricey, but delicious and great view (by Katherine T.)

Katherine T. — Tue, 20 Sep 2005 19:03:00 GMT

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.

5 Stars: Ocean Terrace Fine Dining (by K. Y.)

K. Y. — Tue, 20 Sep 2005 14:34:00 GMT

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.