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For three star dining in La Jolla, try Fresh. Check out this popular and affordable place in the La Jolla area. It's known for its seafood. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features a full bar and fine wines. This place is good for groups.
Having been rated "Top New Restaurant Worldwide" by Conde Nast publications should tell you how good this restaurant really is & if that's not enough validation, ask the locals. Their philosophy is simple, "just as important as what is on the plate or how it tastes is where it came from and what it took to get there." That is why they have partnered up with local farmers, ranchers & fisherman committed to providing the best possible product in the most conscientious way. They have also dedicated themselves to baking, curing, ageing, pickling & churning everything in house so expect an ever-changing seasonal menu designed to satisfy the seasoned gourmand or the simple eater. Be sure to try some of the house favorites like the cutting board with house cured meats and cheeses, some foodie selections like roasted bone marrow, sweet breads or braised pork belly and for everyone else, there's
5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for our anniversary and it was fantastic. The food, the service, the atmosphere was all perfect. All the fresh and natural ingredients they use really make a difference as everything we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic place!My boyfriend (spoiled food snob) and I had a delicious dinner at Whisknladle last Sunday. What a pleasant experience that was!Highlights:-Perfect service-Bone Marrow -Scallops with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so maybe my mistake was reading the glowing reviews and creating expectations that no restauant could live up to, but my first meal at Whishnladle was, well, just fine. Not bad, not great, just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here several times and each time we go it get's better and better. Having been in the hotel/restaurant industry for 15 years, I do appreciate 3 things:AmbianceServiceQuality of Food....
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
there's a reason why the happy hour prices are $2!bar tapas are 5-7pm daily... $2 tapas seem like a steal, and not to mention $20 pitchers of house sangria, and wines by the bottle 25% off... but the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a find! I had nailed parking quickly and was on my way to a regular haunt when the decor, lighting and conversation at Wisknladle caught my attention. I bellied up to the bar and ordered a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went for brunch and really wanted to order their pastry sampling option.I love pastries and I was really looking forward to it.When I got there I saw the options...They were all there and yeah they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is only for the happy hour/bar area. We went there to check out the $2 tapas (which is only served in the bar area) and planned to move to the restaurant area for dinner. The restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first thing that caught my eye was a Julia child quote on the menu. "You don`t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces - just good food from fresh ingredients. " That pretty much sums it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had such a great meal last Friday night. All of the food tasted so fresh and amazing. I will definitely be back.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe it has been two weeks since I've been here, and I haven't written a review yet! We met friends here on a Sunday for lunch and were floored by our waiter--- very knowledgeable,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The house philosophy -- use only seasonal ingredients and make everything from scratch -- is admirable, if not unoriginal. But it certainly sets Whisknladel apart from its competition in La Jolla....
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A visit from an out of towner (Boston) and wow is it great. Don't hesitate and nice balance of "adulthood" without being too stuffy. Salads, soups, everything seems home made and very smartly put...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for brunch and ordered the shrimp omelet. The omelet was ok (... I was a little bit hungrier than the actual portion allowed.) But I most appreciated the FREE SELF-SERVE COFFEE! :D Endless...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The scallops were EXCELLENTE (with an E to make it Spanish). The wine was great. the cheese platter was fabulous. Great service. I recommend this place if you like service, ambiance, deliciousness...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best meal that I can remember having in a looooooong time. The service was fabulous and the food even better. Our server was very aware of all of the ingredients and what farms they came...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Roasted corn sangria! What! This place was fantastic. I had never tried sangria quite like this. It was not too sweet, and the corn gave it a very interesting flavor. I would recommend this place on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the 3rd time I have eaten here. I like it best for dinner. Last night I had a lavender cosmopolitan and we ordered the flatbread to start. Let me tell you, I love the flatbread, it's not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is quickly becoming one of my favorite dinner spots. Before I rave about my dinner selections, I will say that their happy hour is decent. The mixologist has some great recipes, but there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the idea of seasonal cooking in S.D.In Augusts menu, I got to try an excellent summer salad, and seared tuna entree, the beef ragout is also nice.Just not sure why the bread isnt included with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally had dinner with friends at this restaurant. The decor is plain and simple and the outdoor still reminds me of what used to be Fresh. The menu appears new american cuisine and not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came across this place wandering back to our hotel and it looked really cool from the outside. We got there around 6:45 for dinner and by 7:00 it was packed! The seating is on front with a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whisknladle is just as great as ever. We've been back for Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner, and it hasn't disappointed. Also, they've adjusted the orange juice portion and it is now generous. We will...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the steak frites better here than at bouchon in Napa. Corn soup of the day was excellent, salad, flatread appetizer, it was all excellent.The only thing was the desert. My tongue coudn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really solid place that's worth a visit. The menu changes constantly based on what's in season, which is always great to see...Plus, they scratch make many things, including bread, pasta, and ice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I did return - I tried the pasta bolognese because of the raves - wow! I did not expect the wow factor from a bowl of pasta, but there you go - it made me like Whisknladle a little more. I was also...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really was hoping to avoid a three star review for a million reasons. The decor is great. (contemporary Cali cool) Our server (Jen from Cape Cod) was beyond amazing. The food was all organic and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
*please reference the owner's comment when reading*Take a stroll to the b-room, you'll see the microwave. For the amount of money paid, that is b-s. Baked to order anything, BS. The simple fact is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Whisknladlle! Great atmosphere and great date night restaurant! Great food and dessert! Friendly staff and hostess. I can't wait to go back!
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
4-stars if the price wasn't so high. Fantastic atmosphere (sophisiticated yet laid back) and super friendly staff- they know what's going on and are ready to help.I ordered the salmon and hubby...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We enjoyed happy hour here back in September. There was one drink however, that was better as a concept - it included hot pepper. We returned with our pup to find out that dogs are unwelcome on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I eat here with my wife and sister and law and loved it. I had the Steak and a London's Burning cocktail. The steak was one of the best I ever had, and the cocktail was no joke either!
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went again in June 09 for our anniversary dinner. All my previous comments apply, but they have added a couple more items that I have to comment on.The Corn Soup was my favorite thing this trip. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If a guy took me here, it means he's classy, romantic, and RICHH RICH RICHH!!!!My amigo Sunny (so cool by the way!) was working the happy hour (5-7pm) on a wednesday night. We got1. 2 orders of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very simple yet elegant food featuring locally grown produce and house-smoked meats. We have been there several times now and had only one negative experience (a lunch salad did not list that it had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went for an anniversary and it was below expectations - which granted, had been raised too high by Yelpers. The food lacked a certain je ne sais quoi though I don't know what that is. Anyway, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun place - interesting menu, good food, nice ambiance. Even the water on the table has a fun twist (cucumber water, very good). The Chorizo date fritters with piquillo sauce is a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Go thirsty. I rarely order specialty drinks, but was compelled by the ingredients. I tried one. It was green and spicy and delicious so I tried another. Again, odd color, innovative, damn good....
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whisknladle was quite a surprise. We went for brunch on Sunday, 6/07/09. I wasn't expecting the quality of food, service, and ambiance we had, all very good... memorable. Chris was our server, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
See, I really liked the food, ambiance, service... everything about this place. The only problem is that my fiance got food poisoning from their mussels. And even though I want to love this place,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Would it be helpful to say that sometimes the best restaurants are the ones you can say nothing about? Probably not. Wonderful service, a casual, laid back atmosphere of the fine dining experience....
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As good as it gets indeed!I come here on special occasions and they never let me down. The service, the atmosphere and food is absolutely amazing.Whisknladle is a more upscale place (least for me...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING! Love Michelle the hostess she is so amazing and so great. We had a New Years dinner in their back room and it was perfect. Easy, great food, great service and awesome drink options.I love...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the martini's at this place. The food is awesome and the mac and cheese with truffle oil is a nice experience. Come to think of it, I never have any bad food at this place....that must be why I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Realized last minute that it was Mother's Day and had brunch at the bar. I didn't appreciate the loud techno music for brunch, and I'm not sure any mothers did either. The service was good and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this kind of place...organic food, gourmet choices, excellent service, an overall unique experience. We were intrigued when we walked by and checked out the menu in the afternoon and returned...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this restaurant for a few yrs now (I saw it change names 3 times now)...but I have to say that this restaurant is my favorite in SD. I've had the best salmon here and best steak frite....
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This cute little place is one of the many unexpected gems in downtown LJ. It's mothers day, and me and my BFF S and I take our moms here for a cute Brunch. The ambiance and the cute waiters do much...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What a difference a few months makes. I normally don't put up too many Yelp reviews unless it makes a significant impact on me, whether it's great/phenomenal or just down right wrong. I went here a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, honest food. Nice variety. A little noisy, but that is intentional. Good casual dining spot our way touristy village.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I had dinner with some very good friends here and I just love this place! I am not saying this just because of the very handsome and great co-owner Gabriel Mauser but it was seriously one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is great - just can't get past the service...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ventured over here with date and date's friends last night. Date was trying to impress by chatting with all the wait staff who knew him and his dog by name (really?). While it didn't exactly put my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jalapeno Gin cocktail is to die for. The ambiance of the restaurant paired with the food presentation and the knowledgeable staff make for an unforgettable experience. I always wondered why La Jolla...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We only stopped by after getting a app and drink next door to get another place in La Jolla. Whiskandladle was much more exciting and fun then their neighbors. We only ordered two drinks at the bar so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I decided to check out this place on a visit down to SD after reading such great reviews about it on Yelp. As soon as we stepped in, I really liked the place because it was really...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oof. Wrote this in my weblog, forgot to copy it here till just now:I hit this place up with a friend this past Friday night, and I've been singing its praises to anyone who'll listen -- and several...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty cool and chill. I would say about 2 steps up (on a scale of 0-10) from Karl Strauss (which is right next to it) and finally an younger crowd for La Jolla.Atmosphere: we set at the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, good vibe, great place! Sat at the bar and the server/bartender was just great. He was so excited and passionate about his suggestions for wine and food. He just gave me great confidence in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, there's nothing like having the 'rents in town to knock out a few on my Bookmarked list (Now I have to round up people to try Indian with me....)!Anyway, we did lunch at Whisknladle today and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whisknladle is by far one of my favorite restaurants in SD. You get the nice La Jolla vibe, sans the formality/stuffiness of some of the other La Jolla gems like Tapenade. Granted, the food is more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The open patio at this place is where its at! Even thought they claim that all their food is organic, local and home made and all that jazz it is just way too greasy and unhealthy. I would come back...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Innovative, enjoyable cooking. Good service. Crazy fact: the online list of recommendations from Food and Wine mag still lists the name they changed over a year ago. I found the current name by...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was here with my best friend after his recent work promotion. This place was recommended to us by close friends and the hype about this place is legitimate. I've dined here several times since then....
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid 4 star review from a downtown yelper for a la jolla restaurant. Whisk n ladle has a vibe similar to the Guild and they execute their combination of small plates and mains with aplomb....
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gosh I tried to really love this place, but it is just ok. I would imagine someone really into the inter-beauty of food would enjoy this place. I went here for V-Day, and was ready to sweep my hot...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was a decent experience.I had the chicken jidori which I thought was great.My date had some kind of dish where the rice pilaf was seriously undercooked. We asked them to take it back and their excuse...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There should be more place like this in SD! I have been wanting to try this place forever and finally we went on a Friday night. Didn't make a reservation but they were able to fit us in at 7:45pm....
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
from our visit for dinner, starting with the positives:-the concept is great with locally sourced and caught ingredients. this set our expectations quite high due to the ocean being a stone's throw...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Restaurant in san diego hands down. The food is always amazing. The servers are friendly and helpful. Cant wait to go back.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Usually when the word "organic" is used, it doesn't mean much. In fact, it tastes worse than the GMO cousin. Nevertheless, I was impressed with the freshness of their foods and the bountiful tastes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HIGH QUALITY BRUNCH!We noticed this place because it was right next to Karl Strauss where we dined at the night before. We came here on a sunny Sunday for brunch. We had made reservations for noon for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whisknladle is one of my favorite fine-dining restaurants in La Jolla. Everything made here is created in-house and uses fresh, seasonal local/organic ingredients to the best of its abilities. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for Sunday brunch after a night partying out on the town. We had reservations for noon and the place was half-empty so I didn't really understand us having to wait outside for ten minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well...let's just say it's not "Fresh" any more.Pluses: We had good service. Attentive but not intrusive. Informative about the menu...though 3 of the 4 of us had an old menu...The mussels were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whisknladle is a perfect place to go to get some good simple food and enjoy the lovely San diego weither. I really like the outside seating since you can feel the warmth of the sunny days yet be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant was all about slow food. The place had the vibe of a typical SF restaurant except we were able to walk right in a sit down. There are pro's to the food scene in San Diego. We ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a romantic place to go to. I went there with my gfriend at around noon on a friday in january. The people were so nice and the first thing I read is that everything is organic and everything is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the idea of this place, but my ravioli tasted kinda funky. The beef reminded me a little of dog food, I think it was the sauce. I knew I should've gone for the scallops.I really, really want to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm yeah. We tried this place a couple months ago. The atmosphere is nice but not stuffy. Someone said it had a Hillcrest vibe which I totally get. The service was great, especially on our first...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dined here a couple weeks ago. I found this restaurant's menu to have some unique and refreshing new flavors. One thing that stood out was the bone marrow appitizer. Don't be scared, it is really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry...was pretty disappointed. Admittedly, I picked some pretty strange items off their menu and was dining alone...long story. This meal marked the end of my business trip, which is good since my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Whisknladle is some of the best dining I have experienced. Everything was cooked perfectly and as for my favorite dish so far, it's definitely a tie between the mushroom/truffle oil/goat cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Without a doubt our favorite find since we moved from SF to SD in June and the first place I've found that merits all 5 of my stars. . We love the food, the feel and the freedom of it all, plus the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There were 10 of us, so we ordered almost everything on the list. This is currently my favorite place in SD (it used to be Market, but I'm not loving Karl's current direction). The house-made...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so, I got engaged after going to this restaurant, so I wanted to wait a little while before I wrote a review, as I was afraid that I would let the rosy glow from that tint my review...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whisknladle is a very unique restaurant. The food is good and very creative. We sat outside and had a great time!
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another fan here!My co-workers and I picked Whisknladle for our Xmas lunch this year. We were seated outside on their patio, which felt comfy and cozy. We ordered: -Their soup of the day, which was a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
well there you go...all I had to do was finally get an opportunity to eat dinner here to know they truly deserve 5 stars. by very bad luck the first attempt they were completely booked. yay for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For a foody, this is just about a perfect place. Everything is just as it should be: the food is (obviously) first rate, the dA�cor is cool, low key and unobtrusive (sign of a place that focuses on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Trying new restaurants is always hard especially since we don't know whether the food is going to be good or even the service. This place is really helpful in trying to give you more information about the new...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading some mixed reviews, I was sincerely going to Whisk not knowing what to expect... Well, I'm happy to say that I found my new favorite dining destination in SD... The place has like a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not too shabby. The beet salad was simple, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. Good cocktails (a big plus). Our mains were thoughtful. I will return.
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Service was terrible. Overall a very disappointing dining experience. My husband and I came for lunch and ordered a hamburger and a tuna melt. The tuna melt received good reviews, but was served...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the many reasons I love great food is that it can lift your spirits . I went here for dinner curious to know if the place would live up to the loving and hyperbole-filled reviews it has gotten....
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was so tempted to give this place a less than great review, just so I can keep it to myself! WhisknLadle has become one of my favorite restaurants in all of San Diego. The food is fresh &...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Amazed by all the great reviews of this place. I'd give it 2.5 stars if I could and I just can't bring myself to round up. The best thing about it was the service at the bar and...don't get me...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool place! Outdoor seating is a must with this weather, which we did for a Saturday brunch. Heir menu is short but intricate with a free coffee station and a pastry station ($3 each, looked dry...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Thankfully, I can cook better, entertain myself and walk because Whisknladle is a place that needs some work. I am over the places that seem trendy, but deliver below OK service. Wait staff at this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes a place is worth the price and I believe Whisknladle absolutely is! I recently saw a great video of it on http://www.shindy.tv and I was very curious after, in fact I was tickled (yes in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Only because six stars are not an option, I picked five. We loved it, loved it, loved it, loved it.We took a group of eight for a breakfast brunch on a Sunday, and everyone left happy and full. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BRILLIANT. I find myself craving this place all the time...The London Burning is unbelievable and the menu is creative without being pretentious. Yummy-deliciousness.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Too much effort and it doesn't show in the end result. Everything is fresh and artisan here but it really doesn't come together. I think it's great that the restaurant focuses on the means (fresh,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After coming here several times, this is a place I can think of for dinnertime for "something healthy & light". I've been here multiple times taking out of town guests & just relaxing dinner with the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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If you want to know about the latest restaurants (and if they are worth the time and money to visit) this is a helpful site to check out before you make your reservations. I don't always agree with them, but I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this restaurant. It is one of my top three favorite places to dine. Their homemade bread is incredible, their cocktails are delicious, and their entrees are to drool for. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I hate traveling for work but when I was told to go to San Diego 2 things came to mind. Food and Beach!I was staying near La Jolla so I took a walk around town and discovered Whisknladle. Wow! I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a friend who always wants to meet in La Jolla. But I hate most of the restaurants in La Jolla. So I did some digging around (thanks, Yelp), and found Wisknladle.Went today with said friend...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place could be really good, but on both occasions that we have visited it has managed to disappoint. It serves local produce, prices typically a little higher than average but worth it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why do stupid asshats on yelp take stars off of this place because of the price when almost everything is under $20 bucks on the menu? I wanna kick people like you in the nuts/vagina, tie you to a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sick of your ordinary lunch or dinner? Has brunch been a little boring as of late? Are you experiencing urinary problems due to an enlarged prostate? Well my friends, if you're suffering from any of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful! Best in San Diego! Whisknladle rivals anything we have been to in Napa or SF. Lovely dining atmosphere, unpretentious but very food-oriented. Everything we had was outrageously good and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
According to the manager, this restaurant is "not a fine dining establishment" which doesn't explain how two people spent $180 at this place. The corkage fee of $25 is an outrage. The food was good.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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From the second we reaced the door, our expectations were met and exceeded at Whisknladle. Our server was very knowledgable and explained the philosophy of the owner and restaurant. The food was amazing! The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wisknladle was a great find for Sunday brunch. The weather was perfect outside, and all of Wisknladle's seating is outdoors. We loved the water with cucumber and lemon, so refreshing. Coffee was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This Place, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE. The food is DELICOUS, the drinks are AMAZING, and the Ambiance, well lets just say that out of a 3 day stay in La Jolla I was here twice. Plus some very close friends...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Obviously, this place does not need my review but, the love is in the food and I want some more. I want to play during happy hour because the price is a little high but, thats what we should be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have never eaten inside, patio here is great, good for dates as well as drinks and dinner with a group of friends.Cocktail selection is top notch, be prepared to make a tough decision.Get the burger,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came in here during the week of the US Open. Requested to sit at the bar b/c we wanted to watch the NBA Finals. Effing Lakers. Whole another issue I don't want to get into right now. Didn't quite...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch today. Heard that it was one of the top 100 hot new restaurants by Conde Nast. Really? We drove from Carlsbad for lunch because of the buzz about this place. It's a lovely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just a girlz nite. My BFF and I went to Whisknladle on a Thursday evening. LUV'D IT! Oh my, we were treated like royalty. The recommendation from the hostess were seats at the bar ... but lookin'...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Somebody wrote earlier that they tried NOT to like this place because it was trying too hard to be trendy and pretentious. Personally, I was drawn to it because i had the exact opposite impression....
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is pleasant & the food has potential... the young owner--Arturo--I believe he almost 28-- is quite ambitious in undertaking such a venture in the competitive & unforgiving culinary...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first went to Whisknladle for brunch, I wanted to NOT like this place. It seemed like it was trying too hard to be trendy and pretentious. However, It completely won me over. The staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You have to wonder about that new restaurant that replaces the other restaurant before it and the one before it and so on and so forth. That one spot in the neighborhood's 'kiss of death'. This was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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My friends and I tried Whisk & Ladle on a recommendation from a friend. We arrived on a Friday night and sat out on the covered patio. We started by ordering one of the many unusual cocktails on the menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM. I was very impressed. Wonderful atmosphere; check out the wine rack inside! The service was very slow for a Tuesday night, which explains the 4 stars instead of 5. I had a mixed green salad...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant breaks the chain of monotony that sucks up every restaurant in the Village area of La Jolla. I suggest you try it next time you are in the area. The menu and atmosphere are a breath...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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A couple of my girlfriends mentioned a cool new restaurant and lounge they had just been to. They suggested that we go there for our next get together. So the other night a couple of us headed there in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was really annoyed by the night-vision spy camera in the corner pointed at my face all evening.The wine list and service were excellent. The portions were rather small.Avoid the leg of lamb. It...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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I went here for dinner last week and it was fantastic. We had been quite some time back when it was formerlly Fresh and they have made some beautiful changes to the restaurant as well as with the menu. I had...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great! The quality of the food is second to none. I had the white almond gazpacho followed by the lamb on a bed of egg noodles. The lamb was perfectly cooked and melted like butter in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place! The server was great, the food was fresh and tasty, and the ambience was priceless. I liked the fact that you can sit near the street and people watch. My BF and I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful place and nice servers. Food decent but VERY expensive:1) grilled asparagus=9.00 on HH2) Tiny grilled cheese sandwich with a cup of potato chips=9.003) Flat bread pizza, delicious but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely loved this place! Sit near the street on the lovely outdoor patio and enjoy some great people watching while dining on excellent food. We were graced with excellent service, delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is an absolute delight. They make everything from scratch, including desserts, breads, and cured meats. The servers and hostesses are knowledgeable and helpful. Brunch is great. They a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I miss Fresh!Went for brunch. The hostess and bartender were lovely, and the cocktails were delicious. I didn't like the serve-your-own coffee at brunch, because I was seated in the middle of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd actually say a 3.75, but our waiter was that fabulous that he brought it up.My sister, wife and I checked this place out on Tuesday nite. I had never heard about this place, but my sister seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute outside seating and really nice for a Sunday brunch but I saw less people than what I expected. The food is good, not oh-my-god good and not $12 good for a the Chef's special Omelette either. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my new favorite restaurants in San Diego. What used to be FRESH is now Whisknladle - more of a Hillcrest-type atmosphere. And what I mean specifically by that is just that it's a newer fresher...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You lika da peppa? I lika da peppa....or da pepper steak or Steak au poire or whatever you want to call it, it was tasty tasty tasty. Ate here on Saturday with my gf and a friend b/c we wanted to try...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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All I can say is what a gem! I would like to thank the people behind...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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After hearing some good things about Whisknladle, I decided to take my mother out for lunch there. Because it was a Sunday afternoon we were able to try some of the brunch additions, which ended up being a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There aren't very many good restaurants in San Diego so having a restaurant like Whisknladle is refreshing. I thoroughly enjoyed their homemade cured meats and cheeses. The best thing on the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After an extensive interior make-over, the reopend Fresh/er continues to offer the same quality level of food and drink as before. The attention to detail about ingredients selections, house-cured...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here the other night with a friend for a few drinks and was SOO impressed. The specialty cocktail list was small yet spectacular, full of homemade syrups , bitters , and fresh quality...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I accidentally found this place last night -- we had intended to just grab some food from Karl Strauss but accidentally walked into here instead (yeah, I'm a bit unobservant) and am glad I did.What...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since everybody else covered all the other topics, I just have to add that there is no men's bathroom. It's either Women or Family. and I almost lost my appetite when I was waiting to go to the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just back from the newly remodeled space now housing Whisknladle (the former site of Fresh/er). We went based on passing by the previous evening after we had already had dinner and a) being intrigued...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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This place is great... I enjoyed the food tremendously... Wonderful service... but I especially loved the wine selection... Im surely coming back!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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I have eaten here many times and taken friends and family there. The food is excellent, I'd say one of the best seafood restaurants in La Jolla.The staff are friendly, the atmosphere relaxed, the menu caters...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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I have eaten here many times and taken friends and family there. The food is excellent, I'd say one of the best seafood restaurants in La Jolla. The staff are friendly, the atmosphere relaxed, the menu caters...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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I've seen their ads claiming to be fresher and I have to say after having been their twice, they are selling themselves short. The food was perfect. Nothing was overdone, just simple, honest and clean flavors....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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Upon arriving for our 7pm reservation my wife and I found the restaurant pleasantly buzzing with people. (Hint - we parked under Hotel Parisi and Fresh paid for it!) The hostess sat us right away and our...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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We stopped for lunch, and it's just a perfect for that. Lots of seafood on the menu, like aweseom mini tuna burgers, and the patio is peacefull but always buzzing with small groups. Never too loud. I want to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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Quick -- before they change their minds or the economics catch up with them -- get yourself to Fresh. You'll find a menu of small- and large-plate fare created from top-quality products (like Chino Farm...
frommers.com - user review
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fragrant cuisine to soothe the senses...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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unlike the dozen or so san diego restaurants that "reopen" each year with new names and a quick coat of paint, sami ladeki's new restaurant in the space that housed tamarindo is decidedly fresh...
signonsandiego.com - user review
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this restaurant, very in with the chic la jolla crowd, features the exquisite contemporary seafood of ex-aureole las vegas executive sous chef matthew zappoli. start with tuna pot stickers or the maine lobster...
gayot.com - user review
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by all means request a patio table when reserving at this hip, very popular eatery that doubles as a fashion show of some of la jolla's ladies-who-lunch. plants partially screen the covered patio from the...
fodors.com - user review
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fresh seafood restaurant features a variety of fresh seafood from around the world and an eclectic, mediterranean menu. stylish and inviting ambiance including a covered and heated patio...
opentable.com - user review
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Recently rated as 1 of 105 hot new restaurants world wide by Conde Nast Publications, Whisknladle lives and breathes the following philosophy, "What you put into the pot is what you get out of the pot."...
opentable.com - user review
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