The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel

Name: The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel
Address: 8110 Camino Del Oro, San Diego, CA, United States, 92037
Telephone: (858) 551-4660
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

2473 Reviews

$30 and under

American

8110 Camino Del Oro, San Diego, CA 92037

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2 people

Apr 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Welcome to beach dining – La Jolla style. Walk straight from the sand into The Shores Restaurant, where you’ll enjoy fantastic ocean views, our open-air patio, a casual ambiance with warm hospitality, and a family-friendly menu meant to please any kind of taste. A big part of the California lifestyle is beach-style dining. The Shores Restaurant is a perfect example with dishes designed by Executive Chef Michael Vaughn. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beachside cocktails, the delicious fare is complimented by unparalleled views of the Pacific Ocean just outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Californian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–8:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:45 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–1:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:45 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–3:45 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 551-4660
Website
http://www.theshoresrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mike Minor
Catering
The Shores Restaurant in La Jolla is perfect for special occasions and offers you and your guests the rare opportunity to dine on the beach. Located along the sands of La Jolla Shores, the Shores Restaurant offers innovative cuisine delicately prepared with freshest ingredients in an unparalleled waterfront setting. For more information or to book your next special event, call (858) 551.4658 or email ShoresDining@TheShoresRestaurant.com today.
Private party facilities
Plan your next event against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean in a semi-private dining venue just steps from the sand. Creatively prepared dishes and an ever-changing seasonal and California coastal-inspired menu will wow your guests in every bite. Our waterfront setting and laid-back beach vibe inspire great conversation. Mingle as you sip cocktails and savor fresh seafood. Let our friendly staff coordinate seating arrangements and menu options for a memorable event.

Location
8110 Camino Del Oro, San Diego, CA 92037
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Cross street
Avenida de la Playa
Parking details
Underground parking is available at the La Jolla Shores Hotel for a nominal fee. Shores Restaurant patrons receive a discounted parking fee.
Public transit
*Please note, Avenida de la Playa will be closed to vehicular traffic through September 27, 2020.
Entertainment
Stunning ocean views of the La Jolla coastline.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Mother's Day Buffet Brunch
$45.00 - $89.00 per person
May 11, 2025 only
Celebrate Mother's Day at The Shores Restaurant with a delightful brunch buffet featuring a variety of dishes to satisfy every palate. WHEN: Sunday, May 11th | 10:00 am-4:00 pm $89 per person | $45 per child under 12 years old | $23 Bottomless Mimosas

What 2,473 people are saying

The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel 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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Shores Restaurant at La Jolla Shores Hotel offers a "spectacular view" of the ocean, making it a top spot for dining with a scenic backdrop. While service can be "friendly," some reviews note occasional delays. Guests appreciate the "excellent menu choices" and dishes like "yummy and fresh" seafood. The oceanfront setting is praised as "perfect for celebrations" and offers "a relaxing, casual vibe." However, some guests report issues with parking fees and music volume. Overall, it's a "great place for brunch" with "delicious food" and "friendly staff."

2,473 Reviews

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Nikki
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Will was great! Great spot for ocean front dining that’s not fancy or busy and kids on the lawn / beach.
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Pamela VIP
San Diego41 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely Easter Brunch. The food selection was very good. The service was good and you just can’t beat the view.
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Jay
Orlando1 review
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We expected this brunch to be expensive. But that typically comes with great service and food. The reality is that place has a great view, poorly prepared food, and some of the worst service you can get at a restaurant. Probably because they force a MINIMUM 20% tip on top of their outrageous prices. Also, they charge PER CUP of coffee. Each refill they pour you, they charge $7. Luckily the service is so slow, you rarely get your coffee refilled.
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Olga
Los Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We waited for food for more than 1 Hour! No apologies , no proper explanation about what was going on. Food over all was not great!
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Thomas VIP
San Diego6 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Friendly helpful staff and excellent menu choices. Loved steak frites.
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Andrea
San Diego18 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant was empty but it still took a very long time to get our food.
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Nathan
San Diego4 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The host stand was a little hard to find in the beginning but that was because we went through from the back so that’s okay. We started with the chips and guacamole/salsa hoping to nibble on that while we waited for our main entrees to come but it took quite a while and shortly after w got the app, our mains arrived. The food was very yummy and fresh. Our server unfortunately did not really check up on us and felt a bit stranded and ended up having to ask the other server lady for help so we could order the brownie and close out. Overall though the food and ocean scenery made up for it and was lovely.
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Ann
Denver4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside on the porch and the view was great and there was very little wind. We had the fish tacos, salmon, ceviche, and chips/salsa and Guacamole. Everything was excellent. Sitting by the ocean eating great food was exactly what we’d hoped for.
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Caroline
San Diego14 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
I’m a frequent guest here. Have been twice this week. This is the first time I heard loud obnoxious pumping music. This venue is great by itself, hearing the waves and watching the sunset. I brought another out of town guest and talked up the venue. The experience was ruined by the music! Please keep the old school vibes and lose the obnoxiously LOUD music.
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Cynthia
San Diego8 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great juicy burger, fabulous onion rings and a big Wow birthday dessert! My friend can't have dairy but they made a lovely acai sorbet bowl with granola, honey and fruit. It would have easily fed a party of four. Nice touch!
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FAQs

The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 551-4660.

The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel is rated 4.2 stars by 2473 OpenTable diners.

The Shores Restaurant - La Jolla Shores Hotel does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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