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For two star Mediterranean, try Azul La Jolla in La Jolla. Find this expensive restaurant in the La Jolla area. It's been awarded the 10 Best San Diego Brunch and 10 Best Views in San Diego awards. Know before you go: this place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, and brunch. This place is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place with superb food. My friends and I always enjoy this restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Azul Friday night with friends. Incedible view with food and service to match. The service was attentive, but not overbearing. The food was great - good portions and perfectly prepared....
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, my husband (okay...boyfriend) took me here for my 25th (okay...27th) birthday a couple of weeks ago...so the first thing I have to comment about is their CRAB CAKES!! Oh my fgoodness! Their crab...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would recommend this place at least once for happy hour. It's on the water. The cocktails are $6...I think they're the best deal. Wine by the glass is $2 off $10-12, and beers are more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife took me here for my birthday. I really have to say i had a great experience. The food was perfectly cooked, flavored, and presented. I mean that's all there is to say! They say dress code is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why do I continue to go to La Jolla? Out of town friends. We walked around La Jolla and ended up coming to Azul. Expensive place. We didn't park there since we spent the day in La Jolla, but it is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great meatloaf sandwich from the Happy Hour menu - all Happy Hour items are half the price listed in menu. Good artichokes with dip. Beautiful view from the mermaid statue.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here for an event and liked it. Parking is a little inconvenient unless you valet. The view inside was breathtaking, but not sure why they have a huge fireplace smack in the middle of the room....
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Azul for the Monday night happy hour from 4pm to 9:30pm in the patio. I didn't drink anything so I forgot to check the prices but I did eat and the prices for the food were marvelous at 50%...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
after having the busser looming over me while leave a tip (vulture like)i have no intention of eating at this dive again food was undercooked and watching the staff chain smoking by the mermaid statue...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to check out the brunch. The view is amazing. The whole side of the restaurant facing the cove is clear glass, giving you a great indoor view of the cove. It's surprisingly not crowded for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The boyfriend's parents came into town, so I had to take them to a place with a view to impress them! Here are my thoughts on brunch:AMBIANCE: 5/5. The view was truly breathtaking! A wall of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
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yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
From the Azul website:"Outdoors, a lush garden courtyard patio features starlight dining around an oversized fire pit. A casual patio menu is offered 7 nights a week, with featured items at half-price...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great service and meal. A bit pricey but you are paying for the scenery. Ask for a window (or close to the window) seat if possible. This restaurant overlooks the beach/boardwalk. Extremely beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here often, love the food. The Ahi poke and the beef flatbread is my favorite got to try it, especially when the curly haired cook cooks it. I love setting at the bar and watching him run back...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Prospect drive in La Jolla, CA. A very toney, turista spot down in San Diego with nice BMWs, Mercedes, Range Rovers and Ferraris lining the street. Then there is me with my small compact rental car, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my girlfriend was visiting, so i decided to bring her to azul.the view is badass. the entire wall is a window. unfortunately for us it was a cloudy day. i made reservations for 6:30, but there was no...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great view, great steaks (melts in your mouth..mm mm mmmm).For the price, I believe this place offers all prime steaks (at least the ones I've had). Nice decor, cozy and you get a great view of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I actually went here because the patio menu offered cheaper prices than the nearby restaurants. I shared 4 sides with 3 of my friends while another member of our group got a steak. The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this restaurant. It has a really good menu, it's a bit expensive, but it's worth it. The view is nice and the inside is really cozy. I would definitely go back!
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Window seat= kickass view, service was good, food was not bad as well. I was pretty satisfied :), not exceptional though but met my expectations. Steak was marinated and cooked well, crab cake...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was overall very impressed with this restaurant. When I first walked in I was greeted very politely and walked to the main dining area where my buddy and I were seated right by the window with in my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it, its very pricey for me but I have to cave once in a while to just hang out on the patio and enjoy a drink by the fire side. Staff is just as warm as the fire, I was seated, and served very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Four foodies went to Azul for Happy Hour. We emerged very happy, sated and satisfied. Sat in the bar area as we were not planning to get an entire meal and though we did not see the famous view (it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Time Arrived: 7:45pm FridayTime Waiting: We were 15 minutes late, but it wasn't a problemParty: 2Atmosphere: Dim, candlelight romantic. Big glass windows with a nice ocean view during the day. Food:...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am upgrading my review due to the response from Azul. I appreciate that they read my review and reached out. It shows that they care. I suppose that I should have let the waitstaff know that my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First and foremost - I had trouble finding this restaurant on Yelp, as it is locally known as Azul (and not "The Steakhouse"). In fact, if you drive down Prospect Street looking for "The Steakhouse,"...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW. The food was AMAZING. The service was AMAZING. The ambiance was AMAZING. If you want to splurge and go to a nice dinner, this would be a great place. There is a full glass wall on the back side...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have no comment about this place because they totally changed their concept and canceled the all-you-can-eat tapas JUST DAYS before my birthday when I was looking forward to the $25 gift certificate...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. This is probably my favorite restaurant in SD. I recommend their happy hour. Mon thru Sun, 4 to 6 pm, their tapas menu is half off as well as beer and wine is 1/2 off. The Kobe Burger...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Would have been a 5 star rating if this hadn't had happened...I walked up to the podium and the woman snaps, "Do you have reservations?, because, you know... it's restaurant week." Here manager was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was okay. Nothing special. I thought that I'll be able to sit outside with a nice view but there was none because they sat us on the totally different end. For some reason our server didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Props to my company for picking this joint for the Holiday Party!We were in the glass wine room, and the service was amazing! And the food! Our menu was pre-arranged, but I'm pretty sure it is all...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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I've eaten here many times since I moved to San Diego. I always make a reservation and always wait. Getting a table with a view is dicey. If you request one, be sure to arrive early and wait for it. You'll be...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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Kind of pricey, but ok if you want a special treat. The service is wonderful and if you go to a wine pairing dinner, you can have 4-7 courses (wine included) for under $100 per person.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just went there last Saturday for my mom's birthday, being my mother is a grandma as well, we had two kids with us a 3 year old and a 3 month old. Let me tell you 5 adults, and 2 children and this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I walked into this place dressed casually and with no idea what to expect. The place was great, the food was good and the server was attentive. They didn't skimp on the Crown in my Crown and 7, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to Azul once for a work dinner, but I had a great time! The food is delicious. I forget what I got though, even though it wasn't that long ago, because I was too caught up in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well I went here for my birthday dinner last night and let me tell you, it was amazing! The view is absolutely gorgeous and the ambiance of the restaurant is beautiful. We had a reservation so they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went for restaurant week, all i can say is the view is amazing and the food complements the view. I would recommend anything off that menu.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The view was lovely and for that alone I can forgive an omelet that wasn't really well-cooked. The entree selection is extensive and a bit creative, although sometimes I'd go for "less is more" with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service = fabulous.Views = spectacular. It is La Jolla, folks!Dress code = looks like a dressy place, but you can pass with casual wear.I've only been here for the lunch buffet with my siblings, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my preferred places to go when I'm in San Diego or La Jolla. The high view over La Jolla Cove and the Pacific Ocean is dazzling. I think George's next door has a nicer view, there's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten their lunch buffet twice. Meh. It's not you Azul, it's me. I always thought I don't like buffets, being a grazer and all, but I am beginning to realize it's American buffets I don't like....
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm all for the macadamia crusted mahi-mahi. Duck confit appetizer is great as well.Service was so-so..definitely not as attentive as other similarly-priced restaurants.Decor & view were amazing, you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ever had a steak that made you pause after each bite? Taste, and then revel in the orgasmic deliciousness? Yeah, so I'm a big fan of NY Strip, and yeah, so lobster risotto is flipping perfect. But...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the top fine dining experiences in La Jolla thus far. Came here for restaurant week after hearing so many great things about this restaurant. We made reservations for 7:45 on a Friday night,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to take my cousin and her husband to Brockton Villa for Sunday brunch, but at an hour wait, that wasn't happening. So we made out way upstairs to prospect to check out the other options....
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Azul is ocean front dining with a upscale menu and classy ambiance. The menu is small but the food is very good and the service to match.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I think about Azul, I only have pleasant thoughts about the place, and I can't ever forget about the delicious entrees I've tried there.I've tried the "Tour of the Mediterranean" appetizer which...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Azul is a nice restaurant set in downtown La Jolla. You can get a great view of the ocean while you eat. I went here during restaurant week and the food was delicious. The scallop and desserts were amazing. It...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OH MY GOSH! THE VIEW!!! That in itself deserves five stars! We got a table right by the windows.The BF and I came here for lunch and did the buffet. Yes, $18/person and for that price, I'm not sure if...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Kobe Burgers! Kobe Burgers! Kobe Burgers!Kobe Burgers! Did I say, Kobe Burgers! Try a Kobe Burger and you'll thank me.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here for the restaurant week first, but since then I was coming back for a happy hour or for dinner. Azul has never disappointed me: the view is great (and when you make reservations, ask...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never been here until today, but I've always wanted to come. Finally had the chance after a couples massage at Gaia Day Spa a couple blocks away. We just so happened to come in at happy hour at Azul....
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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I had a very wonderful dinner at Azul during the restaurant week. The menu was $40 per person which included appetizer, dinner and dessert. I had the roasted duck with kumquat puree and it was amazing. The...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The view from this restaurant cannot be beat, even at lunch time it was picture perfect! Blue skies as far as the eye can see, emerald blue bay waters, dolphins swimming along divers - everything you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is where my bf takes me when he is feeling like going "nice". (I know this because he puts his fancy socks on when we eat here). View of the water (looove), really fabulous food, and super...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great location. View of the ocean while dining. Good prices (for LaJolla) Friendly staff and prompt service.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife, sister and I had a chance to check this place out during San Diego restaurant week, and I am SO glad that we did. After having a hugely disappointing exp. at Rainwater's on Kettner, we opted...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for their Lunch buffet which was $18. The food was pretty good for a buffet, there was a nice variety of things to eat which included chicken, fish, pastas, and desserts. I am not a big...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been there a number of times since it opened for special events and regular dinner. The menu is anything but regular. Margaritas are served in a glass with blue salt on the rim (get it-Azul=blue)....
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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This restaurant was very good, and it had an amazing view over the ocean. The food was very good and it was not too pricey. you got a good meal for an ok price.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars are truly deserved. Azul is the perfect place to take out-of-towners (and locals alike) because it shows off the beautiful views of the beaches and you experience the caliber of fine dining...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We visited Azul last night for the 1st time - would Definitely return & Definitely recommend it. First off, it was Wednesday Wine Night (we didn't know!) & most of their wines are 1/2 price (on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Azuls for lunch with my coworkers, and I feel like I have not had such horrible service before. I am not sure if they were understaffed or just discriminating against our age or race. A...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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Super great tasting food and amazing location.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for their happy hour with a girlfriend and everything we had was incredibly tasty. I think their happy hour is one of the best in town given how good the food is plus the prices are hard...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Personally, it's the best restaurant on Prospect. Doesn't have the notoriety and arrogance of George's. What does that mean? A better menu. One disappointment is that they are not too creative with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To celebrate my fiance's new job...and the fact that we wouldn't have to be subsisting on Ramen for the foreseeable future...we decided to have a nice brunch in La Jolla. After a little research, we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I felt like going for fine dining one night, so my friends and I picked Azul being that it was on the "top 10" fine dining list in SD. The place is really nice....everything was cute, painted,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was really excited about getting a fine dining experience on a date night with my boyfriend. The atmosphere was nice and the staff was friendly. However, we made reservations about a month in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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I was on vacation in San Diego last week from NY and decided to make reservations for Azul. My first impression was how beautiful the view was from our comfortable booth. Then the menu came and after listening...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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The food here is really good and the atmosphere is good too with a view of the ocean. I love their brunch! It is only served on Sunday from 10-2:30, but it is not to be missed! I've had brunch at a few other...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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The elevated view over La Jolla Cove and the Pacific Ocean is stunning and only visible from Azul or one of its neighboring restaurants. Be sure to step outside onto the terrace/stairway for an even better...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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with a sweeping view of la jolla cove and the northward-stretching cliffs, azul probably could get away with effectively renting out its tables by peddling high-priced but mediocre fare. but it offers...
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this restaurant is located on a hill just above la jolla cove, featuring an unobstructed view of the pacific waters. beautiful green plants and white tablecloths enhance the elegant atmosphere. while the menu...
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another cool place on prospect street in la jolla, azul is a romantic mediterranean restaurant. it is reached downstairs from the sidewalk level. you are drawn in by its beautiful courtyard with open gas fire...
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this place is fantastic for families too...
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cal-med coastal cuisine that stands up to the spectacular view...
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exceptional california coastal cuisine with a spectacular view of the la jolla cove and pacific ocean. azul features friendly and gracious service in a comfortable and elegant setting with the best view in la...
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la jolla's prospect ave. we were first drawn in on a foggy spring evening by the fire pit in the courtyard lounge area adjacent to the entry. we were looking for a more casual dining spot, but thought we might...
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tremendous view matched by great menu...
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blessed with what may be the most glamorous view of la jolla cove and the cliffs racing to the north, this sizable restaurant has a broad, sheltered terrace. the interior, like the menu, takes its inspiration...
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Located on fashionable Prospect Street, tucked in alongside La Jolla's most exclusive shops, boutiques and galleries, The Steakhouse at Azul La Jolla is La Jolla village's premier ocean-view steakhouse. The...
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