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Paradisaea

Name: Paradisaea
Address: 5680 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA, United States, 92037-7523
Telephone: (858) 255-8011
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

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$50 and over

Californian

5680 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037-7523

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2 people

Jul 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

A celebration of food, cocktails, art, and warm hospitality. Housed in the historic Piano Building, in the heart of the vibrant community of Bird Rock, Paradisaea is a destination restaurant and bar, that San Diegans frequent for crave-able, accessible fare, executed at the highest level.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: Paradisaea comes from culinary industry heavyweights, including an Eleven Madison Park alum. Its mid-century tropical interiors, imaginative tiki cocktails, and fresh-caught fish entrees mean it's a casual spot that’s equal parts neighborhood gem and dream date-night destination.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Bar Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 255-8011
Website
http://www.paradisaea.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
5680 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037-7523
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Menu
$125.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Make your experience at Paradisaea even more memorable by joining us for our wonderful Chef's Menu where Anders Rubini will take you on a beautiful food journey.

Popular dishes

Baked Alaska Flambé$22.00
grand marnier, passion fruit sorbet, white chocolate parfait, coca cake
Lavender Lemon Cheesecake$18.00
blueberry gelée
Gâteau Royal$22.00
chocolate mousse, almond dacquoise, hazelnut feuilletine, black cocoa
Olive Oil Cake$15.00
lemon glaze, crème fraîche
Strauss Milk and Honey Sundae$15.00
soft serve, honey oat shortbread, avocado blossom honey
Affogato$13.00
vanilla ice cream and espresso
Seasonal Ice Creams and Sorbets$15.00

Drinks

The Whaler$20.00
stars milk soft serve, bourbon cream, grand mariner, coffee liquor, cocoa rum
Sandeman Cream Sherry$16.00
Lustau Pedro Ximenez Sherry$16.00
Sandeman Ruby Porto$13.00
Amaro Nonino$19.00
Amaro Meletti$13.00
Lazzaroni$13.00
Château Laribatte, Sauternes, France 2022$22.00
Banyuls Rimage, Roussillon, France, 2012$19.00

What 661 people are saying

Paradisaea 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Californian
San Diego
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Paradisaea in San Diego is a culinary gem offering "amazing food, service, and atmosphere." Known for its "creative delicious food" and "impeccable service," it features a diverse menu and lively bar scene. Despite some noise and pricing concerns, its "extraordinary" chef's tasting menu and "attentive waitstaff" make it a must-visit.

661 Reviews

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Megan VIP
San Diego8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and ambiance was great. And our servers were all so kind and gave great recommendations. Will definitely be going back!
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Robyn VIP
Key West / Florida Keys21 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner and fabulous location. We will be back again soon.
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DAVID VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing decor, service and food. It bats 1000%. Only quibble is its a tad pricey. But worth every penny.
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jeff
Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great! Went there for our anniversary hoping for 'special' and got it! Great service, delicious food, interesting menu, delicious cocktails. Very special!!
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Hans-Christian VIP
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a really amazing place, one of the best on the west coast
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John VIP
New York City28 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Paradisaea is always a great time but Sundays are the best because you can often get a seat at the bar! It’s a very popular and fun place to have cocktails and the bartenders are the best around.
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Francisco
Tucson1 review
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best in San Diego rigth now. Great food and drinks
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Liz
Las Vegas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service! The staff is knowledgeable and fun.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Obsessed! The entire team was amazing and the food was incredible. Can’t recommend more.
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Marcos VIP
San Diego14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best Restaurants in SD...Food and service...
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FAQs

Paradisaea is rated 4.8 stars by 661 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

5680 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037-7523

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
La Jolla
Hours of operation
Bar Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.paradisaea.com/
Phone number
(858) 255-8011

Paradisaea

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Chef's Menu

Hamachi crudo

Pan Seared Scallops

Scallops

Desserts

Baked Alaska Flambé$22.00

Lavender Lemon Cheesecake$18.00

Gâteau Royal$22.00

Olive Oil Cake$15.00

Strauss Milk and Honey Sundae$15.00

Affogato$13.00

Seasonal Ice Creams and Sorbets$15.00

Drinks

The Whaler$20.00

Sandeman Cream Sherry$16.00

Lustau Pedro Ximenez Sherry$16.00

Sandeman Ruby Porto$13.00

Amaro Nonino$19.00

Amaro Meletti$13.00

Lazzaroni$13.00

Château Laribatte, Sauternes, France 2022$22.00

Banyuls Rimage, Roussillon, France, 2012$19.00

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