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George's at the Cove

February 16, 2007
Rated 5 of 5 by thestickman23 from Saddle Brook, New Jersey

George’s at the Cove, on the main drag in La Jolla, is THE most popular restaurant in all of San Diego. Sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean to take your breath away are the norm at this divine restaurant that serves Californian cuisine. George’s uses seasonal ingredients from local producers, so only the finest and best product is used. The restaurant is separated into three dining venues: George’s at the Cove is the fine dining venue; Pacific View Bar has a more casual atmosphere; and finally, the Ocean Terrace Bistro has less expensive fare, but the quality of food does not diminish.

Food: The menu at George’s is Californian with an emphasis on seafood. Executive Chef Trey Foshee was selected by Food & Wine Magazine as one of America’s top ten chefs. I started my night off by having a watermelon and crabmeat carpaccio with local sweet corn. The sweetness in the watermelon really brought out the flavors in this dish. I highly recommend this appetizer if you are lucky enough to see this item on the menu. For my entrée I enjoyed one of Chef Foshee’s signature dishes, a Molasses Cured Niman Ranch Pork Chop. This dish is served with roasted garnet yams, bacon wilted swiss chard, pomegranate, and pork jus. The pork chop was ultra tender, but the sauce is what made this dish.

Décor: My wife and I ate in the main dining room and did not visit the upstairs bistro, but I heard the views from up there are just as beautiful. Ask for a window table so you can get a better scene of La Jolla cove. The furnishings were tasteful and modern, but to be honest I don’t remember it much. We were too busy looking out of the floor to ceiling windows at the ocean.

Service: As soon as we walked through the front door at George’s we felt like regulars. The hostess was friendly and accommodating, and our waiter was extremely knowledgeable. He knew the menu upside-down and inside-out. George’s has a sommelier on hand and he helped us choose the right wine for our entrées. One of the more pleasurable dining experiences on our trip was had at this establishment.

If you decide to go to George’s, be prepared to open your wallet because meals, service, and views like this don’t come cheap in La Jolla. Be prepared to spend around $125 minimum. That price would include appetizers, entrées, and desserts for two. Then tack on wine and a couple of martinis and you might need to take out a loan, but if you are looking for that one top-notch restaurant to go to on your vacation, George’s at the Cove would be my first choice.

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George's at the Cove

April 10, 2006
Rated 4 of 5 by crystalpsmith from Dallas, Texas

This was our anniversary dinner. Instead of eating in the restaurant (which is a bit stuffy), my husband made reservations for the rooftop called the Ocean Terrace Bistro. It was a little more casual but still had great food.

We ate steak and chicken—both were great. We each had drinks that were wonderful. The service was amazing. The best part of the place—the view.

You should make reservations—and you can do it online at their web site as well as review their entire menu.

From journal Week in La Jolla, California