
Georges at the Cove
Known For
- •Local Spiny Lobster Spaghetti with red chili and lemon cream
- •Beef Tartare paired with bone marrow and sourdough
- •Spice-Crusted Local Swordfish with herbed farro and yuzu yogurt
- •Banana Sticky Toffee dessert
- •Hamachi appetizer with lime and chopped wasabi peas
Insider Tips
Best Time
Late afternoon into sunset for terrace views; early weekday lunch to snag window seating
Ideal For
Pro Tip
Request a terrace or window table when you reserve; paying for a view or arriving mid-afternoon increases your chance of scoring it.
Perched on Prospect Street with windows that spill sunlight and salt into every table, Georges at the Cove treats its view like the main ingredient. You hear gulls and the clink of glass, feel the ocean breeze at the terrace, and watch servers move with a quiet, practiced efficiency. The kitchen favors confident, coastal New American: beef tartare paired with bone marrow that tastes like mischief, local spiny lobster spaghetti bathed in red chili and lemon cream, and a spice-crusted swordfish lifted by yuzu yogurt and herbed farro. Three levels give you options: rooftop for sunsets, the lively midlevel with an open window bar, and a quieter indoor floor. It flatters celebrations and casual lunches with equal aplomb, though nothing saves you if you do not secure a window seat. Ask for the terrace when you book.
Price Level
$$$$
Website
www.georgesatthecove.comContact
+1 858-454-4244
Outdoor Seating
Reservations Available
Hours
- Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Drifter Insights
Major destination with tourist appeal
TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#21 of 1400)
Popular With
Tourist Awareness
TripAdvisor: #21 of 1,400 Places to Eat in La Jolla
- Outdoor seating available
- Reservations accepted
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