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Barbarella, San Diego, CA

Barbarella

4.4
4.4
873 Reviews
$30 and under
European
2171 Avenida De La Playa, San Diego, CA 92037

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
Barbarella is a restaurant and full bar located on Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores. Adorned with an eclectic mix of art and boasting plenty of outdoor seating, Barbarella a one-of-a-kind culinary gem with executive Chef Lynn Crawford!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    European, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Barbarella Restaurant is the perfect place for your event, a one-of-a-kind culinary gem with an authentic European menu featuring organic locally sourced ingredients. We offer an array of choices that will suit every need - whether it is a formal wedding rehearsal, a casual brunch, a business dinner, or simply a get together with good friends!
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Cross street
    La Jolla Shores Drive
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop is located within walking distance.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 873 people are saying

Barbarella reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barbarella offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing service" and "spectacular food." Known for its festive decor, particularly during holidays, it creates a lovely atmosphere for special occasions. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, highlights include the smoked salmon benedict and strong holiday-themed cocktails. "Great place for the dog to join!"

1,078 Reviews
  1. Aishwarya

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was very average. I ordered a classic breakfast and the sausage was burnt, the eggs lacked salt and overall experience was very mediocre. Highly unlikely I will return for the food or the service

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  2. Yolanda VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve seen Instagram posts of Barbarella so I was eager to try. We were seated outside under umbrellas which was nice since it was a nice day. I enjoyed the Eggs Benedict and a glass of Chardonnay and had coffee mid -breakfast. It was a pleasant experience.

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  3. Marcy

    San Diego16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the most wonderful restaurant! The menu is very diversified and had some vegan dishes. The ambience was lovely! Right in La Jolla shores. My family will definitely be back!

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You guys made my friend’s birthday celebration. Incredible. Thank you so much. We celebrated the birthdays of the Surf Diva ladies and it was so fun!

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  5. Jessica

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service! Our waiter was amazing. Food was spectacular!!!

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  6. Alexandra

    San Diego2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Not impressed! The service was super bad. Long waits for service, drinks and food. Food not impressed, it was simply ok. Our server was super charming and sweet but super slow in getting to us. We literally had to ask for someone to clean our table from dishes and drink glasses sitting around. I don’t think we’ll be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Jennifer VIP

    Phoenix5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    There were a few delays in getting service, but the server was really nice. Food was good, but pricey.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Richelle VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here multiple times and never disappointed! The quality of the food and drinks is top notch, as well as the decor during certain holidays or seasons.

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  9. Marisol

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food! I recommend making reservations within time!

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  10. Maya

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was very busy on Valentine's day which made the service slow. My soup came to the table before my wine. My server Casey was sweet and as attentive as possible. The steak was a bit tough but I could tell it was seasoned well.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Barbarella offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 454-7373.

Barbarella is rated 4.4 stars by 873 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Barbarella

2171 Avenida De La Playa, San Diego, CA 92037

Additional information

  • Cross street
    La Jolla Shores Drive
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    European, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop is located within walking distance.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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