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NINE-TEN

Name: NINE-TEN
Address: 910 Prospect St., San Diego, CA, United States, 92037
Telephone: (858) 964-5400
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

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$31 to $50

Californian

910 Prospect St., San Diego, CA 92037

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN Plate2022

From the OpenTable editors: Nationally recognized chef Jason Knibb brings a sophisticated touch to local fish and produce at this restaurant inside the longstanding Grande Colonial Hotel. Whether you’re in the ocean-accented dining room or score a sought-after seat on the terrace to watch the seals and surf, you’re in for a quintessential San Diego experience.

Staff spotlight

Philosophy

MICHELIN-recognized NINE-TEN offers globally inspired, locally sourced cuisine with an emphasis on produce from local artisan farmers, featuring the unique seasonal style of cooking with menus dictated by the local harvest. The service is enthusiastic and spirited, while gracious and unassuming. The staff is exceptionally well trained and educated in food preparation and wine pairings.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Farm-to-table, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Wed–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon, Tue 2:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 964-5400
Website
https://www.nine-ten.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
All catering is provided by NINE-TEN chefs.
Private party facilities
NINE-TEN offers a unique selection of recently renovated private dining rooms for your private event. Over 2,300 square feet of indoor space is available in three private rooms and an ocean-view terrace.

Location
910 Prospect St., San Diego, CA 92037
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Description
Led by award-winning, nationally-recognized chef Jason Knibb, NINE-TEN offers the perfect combination of sophistication and casual elegance and an ideal location along lively Prospect Street in the Village of La Jolla. Recognized with MICHELIN distinction, NINE-TEN’s globally-inspired, locally-sourced cuisine features the best of the harvest from local artisans where products are selected daily for the restaurant’s seasonal menus. Dine indoors or al fresco on our sidewalk patio or back terrace with peek views of the Pacific Ocean. Heaters and blankets are available during the colder weather. Private dining rooms are also available for groups of 8 or more. Breakfast is served Wednesday through Friday, 7 am to 11 am. Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday, 7 am to 2 pm. and features $6 mimosas and $8 Bloody Marys. Lunch is served Wednesday through Friday, 11:30 am to 2 pm. And dinner service is available Wednesday through Sunday, 5 pm to 9 pm. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Cross street
Girard
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Mercy of the Chef Tasting Menu
$130.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A Chef driven tasting menu experience, highlighting the best that NINE-TEN has to offer. Start with an amuse bouche followed by 6 courses including selections from our menu with a nightly specials or Chef's creations tossed in. Add in wine pairings chosen by our Sommelier with each course to round out your meal. Please inform us of any allergies or dietary preferences so we can craft the perfect menu for you. A 20% service charge will be included for all Mercy of the Chef reservations.

Popular dishes

Little Gems "Caesar" Salad$16.00
shaved parmesan, croutons, white anchovy dressing
Charred Asparagus Salad$21.00
baby artichokes, pickled blueberries, date & yogurt puree, sesame leaf, mizuna greens, barigoule vinaigrette
Jamaican Jerk Pork Belly$19.00
baby carrots, Swiss chard, plantains, black-eyed peas, spicy jellies & sweet potato purée
Tuna Tartare$23.00
strawberries, pickled green strawberries, shallots, avocado, cilantro, lemongrass, strawberry jus
Ahi Crudo$23.00
citrus segments, kumquats, vanilla, nasturtium, orange/yuzu/habanada vinaigrette, burnt yuzu powder
Hamachi Sashimi$23.00
marinated baby shiitake mushrooms, watercress, scallion vinaigrette
Cacio e Pepe$24.00
porcini mushroom spaghettini, cured egg yolk, parmesan, cracked black pepper, shaved mushroom
Agnolotti$25.00
peas, carrots & ricotta cheese, oxtail, snap peas, chives, crispy carrots, carrot gastrique, lemon

Entrées

Roasted Honeynut Squash$31.00
delicata squash, cipollini onion, whipped ricotta, roasted pecan, arugula, honey/sherry gastrique
Grilled Half Jerk Chicken$39.00
Confit Japanese sweet potato, broccolini, pickled green onion, Jimmy Nardello peppers, Fresno chili sofrito
Pan Seared Verlasso Salmon$44.00
morel mushrooms, beech mushrooms, wild onions, sorel, citrus cured trout roe vin jaune
Smoked Liberty Duck Breast$48.00
fava beans, Chino farms rappini, rhubarb, radishes, green garlic puree, cocoa nibs, lamb jus
Pan-Roasted Cascade Creek Lamb Loin$48.00
roasted fennel, spinach, tangerine, radicchio, vadouvan/squash puree, preserved yuzu salsa verde, lamb jus
Maine Sea Scallops$46.00
baby leeks, roasted Granny Smith apples, Swiss chard, watercress, begonia petals, herb/buttermilk emulsion
Grilled Prime Ribeye$54.00
maitake mushrooms, roasted spring onions, lettuce, shaved cipollini onions, burnt tortilla purée, guajillo demi
NINE-TEN Burger$29.00
half pound angus beef, house-made pickles, butter lettuce, tomato, mustard seed aioli, choice of mixed greens or fries

Dessert

Seasonal Sorbet$12.00
three scoops of house-made sorbet
Lemon Torte$13.00
mascarpone mousse, lemon cream, sponge cake, yuzu gel, peanut crumb, buttermilk ice cream
Banana Parfait$13.00
banana cake, caramelized bananas, banana ice cream, salted caramel espuma, white sesame seed tuile
Pavlova$14.00
Strawberry sorbet, rhubarb compote, candied pistachios, vanilla cream
Half Baked Chocolate Cake$14.00
caramel sauce, choice of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

What 2,994 people are saying

NINE-TEN 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Californian
San Diego
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

NINE-TEN offers an exquisite dining experience with "exceptional service" and "creative cuisine." The restaurant is celebrated for its "delicious and well-prepared" dishes, including the standout jerk pork belly and lamb. Guests appreciate the "fantastic ambiance" and "attentive service," making it a "gem" in La Jolla.

2,994 Reviews

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Wayne VIP
San Diego81 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful meal with great friends. Delicious spaghettinì appetizer. The halibut, jerk chicken, and ribeye were delicious. Had a nice corner table where we could converse. Highly recommend.
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John VIP
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great locals place with ambiance, great food and service...
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Karen VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food and excellent, friendly service. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Les VIP
Orange County71 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice Easter brunch. The strawberry pancakes were incredible!! Would return just to order them again. The rest of the meal was also outstanding and the service was very, very good. Nice views as well. Great restaurant.
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Taryn
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food!! Great service , will 100% be back to this great restaurant.
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Dan VIP
San Diego9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, amazing gluten free bread, the Jerk pork belly was outstanding. Inventive dishes that taste amazing. The cocktails and wine selection was also superb.
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Jack VIP
Chicago14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere is classy; the views amazing. Service and good exceeded expectations. We split the burger (stellar) and halibut. Elevated flavors. ThT sourdough bread was warm and also tasty.
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Meghan
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing experience and meal at Nine-Ten. It was some of the best food we've had in recent memory. The staff was attentive and accommodating and the ambience was relaxed. We hope to return if we are ever in town again!
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Sara
San Diego3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had the Marcy of the chef tasting menu. It is just ok. The only item stood out was the pork belly. Our son & his wife joined us and they liked the presentation but comparing to other places this one didn’t hit my spot.
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Susan VIP
San Diego47 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We were very happy with our dinner and experience last night. The food was delicious and well prepared. Service excellent …. friendly yet not intrusive. Was noisy but it is the same everywhere … glad you are busy.
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FAQs

NINE-TEN offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 964-5400.

NINE-TEN is rated 4.7 stars by 2994 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

910 Prospect St., San Diego, CA 92037

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Description
Led by award-winning, nationally-recognized chef Jason Knibb, NINE-TEN offers the perfect combination of sophistication and casual elegance and an ideal location along lively Prospect Street in the Village of La Jolla. Recognized with MICHELIN distinction, NINE-TEN’s globally-inspired, locally-sourced cuisine features the best of the harvest from local artisans where products are selected daily for the restaurant’s seasonal menus. Dine indoors or al fresco on our sidewalk patio or back terrace with peek views of the Pacific Ocean. Heaters and blankets are available during the colder weather. Private dining rooms are also available for groups of 8 or more. Breakfast is served Wednesday through Friday, 7 am to 11 am. Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday, 7 am to 2 pm. and features $6 mimosas and $8 Bloody Marys. Lunch is served Wednesday through Friday, 11:30 am to 2 pm. And dinner service is available Wednesday through Sunday, 5 pm to 9 pm. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Cross street
Girard
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Hours of operation
Breakfast Wed–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon, Tue 2:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Farm-to-table, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.nine-ten.com/
Phone number
(858) 964-5400
Catering
All catering is provided by NINE-TEN chefs.
Private party facilities
NINE-TEN offers a unique selection of recently renovated private dining rooms for your private event. Over 2,300 square feet of indoor space is available in three private rooms and an ocean-view terrace.

Featured in

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NINE-TEN

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Why they're an Icon

Staff spotlight

Jason Knibb

Executive Chef

Jose Alonzo, III

Pastry Chef

Chris Russo

Sommelier

Philosophy

Dining areas

Additional information

50 San Diego Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Mercy of the Chef Tasting Menu

Cacio e Pepe

NINE-TEN Burger

Hamachi Sashimi

First Course

Little Gems "Caesar" Salad$16.00

Charred Asparagus Salad$21.00

Jamaican Jerk Pork Belly$19.00

Tuna Tartare$23.00

Ahi Crudo$23.00

Hamachi Sashimi$23.00

Cacio e Pepe$24.00

Agnolotti$25.00

Entrées

Roasted Honeynut Squash$31.00

Grilled Half Jerk Chicken$39.00

Pan Seared Verlasso Salmon$44.00

Smoked Liberty Duck Breast$48.00

Pan-Roasted Cascade Creek Lamb Loin$48.00

Maine Sea Scallops$46.00

Grilled Prime Ribeye$54.00

NINE-TEN Burger$29.00

Dessert

Seasonal Sorbet$12.00

Lemon Torte$13.00

Banana Parfait$13.00

Pavlova$14.00

Half Baked Chocolate Cake$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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