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Ocean Terrace and George's Bar

1250 Prospect St, San Diego, CA
858-454-4244
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Ranked #70 of 2,636 restaurants in San Diego
Price range: INR1,711 - INR2,760
Cuisines: American, Seafood
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: Ivanhoe
Description: Occupying the lower level of iconic George’s at the Cove in the heart of La Jolla overlooking the Pacific coastline, George’s California Modern is an upscale contemporary restaurant featuring the thoughtful and inventive cuisine of acclaimed Executive Chef/Partner Trey Foshee. Working with mostly locally sourced products, Foshee artfully combines ingredients to create modern dishes that tell a story, with pure, intensified flavors and interesting flavor combinations. Combined with stunning ocean views, a modern design aesthetic, extensive wine list, seasonal craft cocktails and a relaxed yet refined service approach, the California Modern experience has been described as “evoking San Diego and capturing its culinary essence.” George’s California Modern serves dinner nightly, including an a la carte menu or new six-course tasting menu with smaller tastes of items Foshee and his team are especially proud of and that may be fleeting in their availability
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Atlanta
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36 reviews 36 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

The view of the sunset is super! Couldn't have wanted a better sunset! Saw seals frolicking in the water, enjoyed a great drink at the bar and then the food--- some of the best we have ever had!

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Sacramento, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013 via mobile

The views are some of the best in La Jolla and worth the price of admission. Also, George's soup consistently remains an A+ dish and is worth getting. The happy hour menu has some great deals and is the better way to go. However, on the dinner menu it says there is a $15 per person food purchase requirement to... More

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Long Beach,Ca
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28 reviews 28 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

We eat here on every trip down to San Diego. We had the Mahi Special it was awesome. You look out to La Jolla cove. While eating you can watvh the seals, swimmers and kajackers.

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La Jolla, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

We had lunch here during restaurant week on January 17, 2013. Our server was Megan who was excellent (as are all the people at this very well run establishment). We had a margarita then went right to a Cuban sandwich for Rhonda and the Clam Spaghetti for me (in the shells). Both dishes were excellent as usual. Per Megan’s suggestion... More

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Portland, Oregon
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

Excellent food, nice staff, wonderful view. Staff even pulled out blankets for customers when the evening cooled down.

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New York
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46 reviews 46 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

Love George's. The location is right on the ocean, the food is delicious, and the service is always outstanding. Started with George's famous soup. This is a must have. For the main tried the flank steak with bleu cheese. Absolutely delicious. Finished with the creme brûlée. What a treat! Go early to both stroll along the cove and get e... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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64 reviews 64 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2012

Fabulous view high above the ocean in La Jolla. Fish tacos are a must try . Unusual presentations and superb service is why o love eating here. Could not think of anything I did not like.

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Cardiff by the Sea, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

Undoubtedly, the views from the rooftop at sunset are supreme. Unfortunately, we were told the wait would be about 20 minutes and it was more than double. It can feel a bit overcrowded, and don't be in a hurry or you'll be disappointed. The Grilled Loch Duart Salmon was worth the wait, as was the view.

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Potsdam, New York
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29 reviews 29 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2012

We had reservations but still had a 1/2 hour wait. The staff was friendly and courteous but the food was not as upscale as some of the competitors in the area. While we had dinner there I think it was more of a lunch place.

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New Haven, Connecticut
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

I had made a reservation 2 weeks prior to arriving. The female and male at the reservation desk seemed to act like they were doing us a favor upon arrival, they were having their own conversation and didn't even want to make eye contact with us. Thankfully our server was down to earth and on the ball. George's soup was... More

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