The Best Restaurant in La Jolla, San Diego

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This tony enclave that hugs the ocean from the Bird Rock area to Torrey Pines draws diners from around the world to experience an amazing collection of relaxed fine and casual dining establishments, ranging from classic French bistro fare to California modern cuisine. Ocean-view restaurants along Prospect Street are very popular, but there are many affordable neighborhood favorites that serve tasty food in attractive settings like La Jolla Cove.

El Pescador Fish Market

$$ | La Jolla

This bustling café first opened as a full-service fish market in 1974, and has been popular with locals ever since. Step up to the counter and order the chargrilled, locally caught halibut, swordfish, or yellowtail on a toasted torta roll to enjoy in-house or to go for an oceanfront picnic. Other delicious choices include seafood cocktails, ceviche, Dungeness crab and shrimp salad, and fish and shrimp tacos. The fresh, sushi-grade fish arrives daily from local anglers, making it a great spot to grab your catch without getting wet. 

Seafood $$ Lunch Dinner
634 Pearl St., San Diego, CA, 92037, USA
858-456–2526
www.elpescadorfishmarket.com
Known For
  • Clam chowder
  • Bustling on-site fish market
  • Daily-caught cuts to go
Restaurant Details
Reservations not accepted

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