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Donovan's Steak And Chop House is a two star restaurant in La Jolla. This is a moderately priced, popular place. It's known for its steak. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence award. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, and fine wines. This restaurant is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Donovan's has been on my bucket list for San Diego for a long time. Everyone raves about the quality of steak and also the expensive price tags that they come with. I finally got to cross it off my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My DH and I headed here Thursday night for a celebration dinner and had a great experience. We were promptly seated and had excellent 5 star service the entire night. We were attended to by three...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I picked this placed over Morton's due to higher ratings. I was blown away at the great service and very fresh food. You can taste top notch quality ingredients that went into the creamed spinach,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A true great steakhouse. I was working a film shoot in La Jolla for a week and I ate there twice. The steaks are very good and of course the service was too.
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For a little anniversary celebration, the BF picked Donovan's because he was craving some top-notch meat. The ambiance is nice, and I was surprised to see the dining room so full on a weekday night....
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Because of you, Donovan's, no other steak compares. You made me understand what a perfect steak should be like and taste like. You make me feel like fine dining is worth all the money because I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Cajun seasoned rib eye chop, or bone-in rib eye, or the cowboy rib eye. Over one pound of prime beef basking in its own marbled awesomeness. Flavors so familiar but so extensively developed that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When one of your waiters says that your macaroni and cheese is "yummy", you know that this is a baller steakhouse.I've been to donovan's before and it was yummy but I wasn't EXTREMELY impressed. But I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand why I haven't had a knock your pants off experience in any fancy steak house yet. Donovan's was no exception. I think our party may have been too large that it took a while for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have not been to too many great steakhouses so take my review with a huge grain of salt.However, I HAVE been to many French restaurants serving steaks and so on...Anyway, the filet mignon I tried...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to eat a steak, go to Chili's. They have good steaks at Chili's, I'd know. I used to work there. If you want to dine at by far the finest steakhouse in San Diego, go to Donovan's in LA...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Donovan's is the best steakhouse I've been to in San Diego (I've been to most of them), and anywhere else for that matter. The steaks are simply phenomenal. I am prone to selecting the filet mignon,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried Morton's... the Grill... and DONOVAN's is by far the best. I want to go back to la jolla just to eat there again. I tried the prime filet mignon with skillet fried potatoes and asparagus....
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was told Donovan's was rated second best steakhouse in the nation. How is that I never heard of it then? I guess because there aren't any in OC or Boston. Alright, so I got the opportunity to go...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It can be argued that there are better steakhouses, but that is like comparing a Ferrari and a Lamborghini. At the level of quality offered by Donovan's, what restaurant is better is purely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Service: Excellent! There are two waitstaff to attend to you - a knowledgeable waiter and a courteous and efficient server. Thank you Michael and Matthew for making our dining experience so marvelous,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love a good steak house for the ambiance and side dishes. I do not like the crowd who crash this Donovan's, typical under achievers looking to patron La Jolla restaurants to be seen. Do not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I need to take some stars away....sorry Donovan's. They hubby and I came here last night for dinner, and I was a little disappointed with the steak. Was it large? Oh yes. Was it tender? Definitely....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Donovan's steakhouse in La Jolla was an experience that I most definitely will not forget. Although the food, ambiance, as well as coursing was excellent the service had completely ruined the evening. Our...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The quick line: Donovan's consistently provides the best steakhouse experience I have ever had. The service and food are topnotch. There is nowhere else I'd rather go. The details: I've been to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Donovan's last Christmas season when I got a gift certificate from my work. It was the first time visiting the place. I've heard about it many times from radio advertisements so it seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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The high prices don't equate to the quality of food or service delivered. There is a lack of quality ambiance. I think I can get a better steak, and better service, with a similar ambiance at Sizzler...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
[3.5 Stars]Growing up, I watched my parents host a lot of dinner parties and get-togethers. At the house, in restaurants, ballrooms, you name it. No matter the location, cuisine, or festivities, it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hands Down, this is the one of the ultimate steak houses i go to or at least try to go to often. The ambiance is superb. Dress up folks, this is not a place to get your hands dirty. The Peppercorn...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. My boyfriend & I decided to go here for our 1yr anniversary (New Years Eve), & were surprised at our ability to call in for a 10:30pm reservation at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Donovans is a great place for a special occasion. They have the best steaks in San Diego. The service is the type that you end up feeling somewhat guilty about. I mean they really service you....
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great service, stiff drinks and free valet.the portions are nice. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu.But I won't give it 5 stars becaue the server said he'd add an additional...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is a nice steakhouse so going in you already know what to expect. I've noticed the quality of Donovan's to be better than other steak houses not only in the actual food itself, but also in the way...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had the Fillet Mignon special of the night--three Fillet Mignon medallions served with pieces of crab meat topped with a hollandaise sauce along with mashed potatoes, carrots, and asparagus.I asked...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came to Donovans for a New Years Eve dinner. Was very excited which turned into very disappointed once we were seated. I had already mapped out what i was going to order in my head til my boyfriend...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Donovan's is maybe the best steak in town. The restaurant is one of those dark and somewhat subdued environments that you would expect in an old school style steak & chop house. The service is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I are steak lovers and Donovans definitely gets both thumbs up. The minute we walked in we were treated as if we were their most valuable customers. Our hostess was friendly and so...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
believe the hype.i first read about donovan's in high school on some 10-best-steakhouse list. as the steakmaster in my group of friends (yes, i threw steak parties) i vowed to eat at every single...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place. i had the steak and it was yummy, you have the choice of like a bake potato, or mashed potato, and more probably, i don't really remember. but the veggies yummy. i usually hate...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a friend last night (his treat of course)... We were quickly seated by a very cool and funny waiter who was constantly on the ball and knew what we wanted and needed before we even...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The wife and I love this place. They have top-grade filet and the ambiance is perfect for an exquisite evening out. We always get the royal treatment there as we have friends that reserve a booth...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely an all-time favorite of mine! The steaks are amazing, but so is everything at Donovan's. However, I do like the La Jolla location more than their downtown location. I don't know what it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How the hell can this guy give Outback 5 stars and Donovan's 4?I guess you can say I rate on a comfort/value scale - how comfortable I am at the place and how much I get for my green. For the answer,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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off the top ,ill have the asparugus salad foloowed with a rare barely singed...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'll admit up front I don't love steak. Every once in a while, I'll crave it, but if I'm not in the mood there's no point. It never really tastes all that good. That being said, my family is big on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Everytime I go, I get outstanding service that makes me feel like a king without having an overly snooty feel to the place. Prime beef cooked to perfection. What more is there to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place! I've been many times and they are always top notch. I usually get the petite filet mignon with garlic mashed potatoes and the steak is always perfect. Add a little...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a steak lover, and this is definitely a place that I recommend people to go visit. The qualities of the steaks are excellent. I've tried the Ribeye, Filet Mignon, and Bone-in New York; all of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been a white meat man my whole life, don't take that the wrong way folks, what I am trying to say is that I have only eaten white meat and never tried red meat until recently. I came here with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good meat, but what really shone for me was their service. Extremely attentive wait staff. You leave for the rest room and they fix your napkin. Had their filet mignon and scampi combination,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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The staff is friendly and very professional. The waiters are freindly, attentive without being bothersome, knowledgable, and handle any request to make your experience wonderful. The wine list is excellent and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service was almost great (I was slightly disappointed when the two guys who's supposed to tell you their daily special went over to a different table-who came later, eventually never come around)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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I have only gone here for drinks and it is fabulous!! Their appetizers are hearty and the martinis are potent. Despite the super dark lighting I thoroughly enjoyed my happy hour and look forward to going there...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Move over Ruth Chris - Donovan's takes the steak! I've only dined at Donovan's once, but the food was absolute perfection. I ordered the New York strip and scalloped potatoes (yes, buttery fillets...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food and 5-star service. The filets are perfect, awesome martinis (w/ bleu cheese stuffed olives), and we've always had a very attentive and considerate waitperson. Go there now!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow, here you go. top-of-the-line steak house. this place really does live up to its name. i was simply in awe that every table have 3 people waiting on them...there was always someone there!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love steak. This place has great steaks. Very nice atmosphere. For a good night on the town it is worth the drive for us east county people!
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Donovan's. Thinking about the name makes me salivate for their fantastic steaks. I can't say much else about this place. Great steak and great service = perfection.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They over cooked my wife's Med. Rare Filet twice in row. I have to say though, they made every effort to make up for this. So I'll give them 4 Stars for trying. The service here is unbeatable even...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went in August, service was SUPERB.The food was unquestionably good, but I was really blown away with the service. It seemed like the staff was psychic, appearing just when they were needed....
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There isn't much that hasn't already been said for this place, but I will give it a go anyway.A well established steakhouse that offers you only the best. We were among a group of about 20-25 and had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad going away from San Diego dinner. In here, you don't even know that there is a nationwide recession happening with gasoline over $4/gallon and people losing their homes. It was packed up...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
had the ribeye, medium rare.bad side: you will not enjoy steak ANYWHERE ELSE after eating here.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really good meat period.The service is top notch too, table was kept clean with the cool crumb scooper, water and drink glasses never less than half. I did order the crab cakes appetizer but they were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Assuming for a moment that Vegas is the center of the universe (and it is sooo not), Donovan's provides the best steakhouse experience west of the Strip! Or at least southwest of the Strip...And the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Very disappointing!! I was not impressed by Donovan?????'s at all. The food and service were mediocre at best. The booth was old and worn. I do not recommend this place... not worth the money.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Started off with fried calamari and caesar salad - which my friend said were "good, not great" - i agreed - calamari was bland and the salad too salty for some reason. however, the ribeye was great....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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My wife and I dined at Donovan's on 7/8/08 and were underwhelmed, to say the least. Aside from a salad that was served with yellow lettuce, tasteless "homemade" bread, the least impressive crab cakes (cake,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Steak House in San Diego hands down. The steaks are so delicious and cooked to perfection every time. If you are looking for a steak that is dripping in butter to give it flavor then you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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We asked for a quiet setting with a table allowing us to both sit at the same corner so I could speak directly into my husband's right ear (hearing issue). They sat us right next to the only other occupied...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
donovan's is one of my favorite steakhouses ever!! if you go on your birthday, as i did, they even give you free creme brulee. i had the porterhouse cooked medium and it was delicious. the meat is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dining solo during business trips can be a lonely affair. My own personal way of dealing with it, since my travel schedule never seems to end or even slow down, is to indulge in fine dining. I mean...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Great Chop House . Excellent Service, Excellent Dinning Great for taking your clients too ! Thank-You! Mr & Mrs Jefferey Cudmore
kudzu.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Donovan's in La Jolla by far serves the most delicious steaks on earth. I went here for an anniversary dinner and what a lovely evening it turned out to be.First of all, the bread that they give you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Apparently this restaurant prefers if you don't bring your little ones. We were out celebrating my dad's birthday and brought our 10 mo. old (still in infant car seat) and 2 1/2 yr old. Of course I made...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The minute you walk in you feel like a Goodfella. When you sit at the bar, you'll notice people have nameplates on the bar. Turns out these are people who spent a small fortune...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Donovan's it the greatest. If I ever get to choose a nice restaurant this is my choice. They get the greatest quality of product and execute it flawlessly. I would bath in their soup there if I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVED the service here. I went for my wedding anniversary and it was amazing. Our waiter was awesome. HE greeted my husband and I and from that point on I knew our dinner would be a plus. I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i haven't had the privilege of visiting many steakhouses in my life (if at all), but i was offered a free meal here, and .. well fuck, i happily obliged ! it was my first time having veal in my life...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the lamb here. It is simply juicy and mouth watering. Their creme brulee is also very tantalizing. I have been here a couple of times and have had a lot of fun. The service is great and they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Disney's Haunted Mansion in its heyday, before the ghosts arrived and when high society graced its doors, was the feel upon entering Donovan's. We squinted to adjust to dark wood and non-existent...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Ambience and serviceGood foodoverpriced
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh..fabulous! The service is impeccable, the food is spectacular. My rib eye was cooked perfectly (medium rare, on the rarer side), and my crab cakes were perfect. No complaints at all! Victory is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Much better than the rest. Steak is cooked perfectly. Appetizers used to be good, but have gone down hill lately (would have given a 5 star if this was not the case).
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a long time this place has won my heart for their prime rib. On Fridays night they would serve it until they ran out, and they ran out fast. This place definitely gives you the biggest slice of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Compared to all of the other steakhouses that I've been to (Flemings, LG, Butchershop, Strip Club)...Donovan's wins, hands down. Our waiter (Jyan) was wonderful. The service was perfect, not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update 5/20/08Several less enthusiastic reviewers talk about having a better steak elsewhere but they don't tell us where. Chicago? Illinois? Indiana? Iowa? Argentina? Australia? Ruth's Chris,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ambience reminded me of Morton's. The food was decent, but it was no Morton's. I ordered the ribeye and it was tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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the have a bone in new york steak that is so good you will not know what to do with your self after. There are no words to how good this place it! the service is great and the food is even better.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Quality of meat in San DiegoBest Service of any steakhouse in San DiegoGreat AmbianceThis is one of my favorite places to go out to dinner. It has a great atmosphere and wonderful food. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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After hearing rave reviews about Donovan's, we finally tried it out. Food was excellent, service great. Prices comparable to Ruth's Chris and Flemings, but you get sides with the entree, which is a nice extra.
kudzu.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I only went here once but I thought it was slightly overrated, though still good. When I made reservations, they asked if it was for a special occasion and I said it was for me and my boyfriend's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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The first time that I went, I was with some friend and while we were waiting for our table, we sat in the bar and a few drinks. The hostess then came and told us that our table was ready. So, we proceeded to...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I read Sean's review and couldn't believe there was only one review on the place. It was then I realized he was reviewing the downtown restaurant which I have yet to try. I've probably been to the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking to impress by breaking the bank, then go eat here. The steaks are indeed good as well as the service. However, it is not a restaurant you would frequent because, again, it has that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Steak House!!! I only get the filet but it's the most juiciest steak I've ever had. What I love about Donnovan's is that their plates aren't a la carte like most steak houses....
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Toss up between Donovan and Ruth Chris. Both decent restaurants. Still think that outback steakhouse has better flavor. However, if you want to have a traditional steak experience Donvovan is a good place in...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
vday. when the zombie masses give in to consumer impulses and buy overpriced roses, chocolates and expensive steak dinners to appease their loved ones.hell yea i'm part of this obnoxious tradition....
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great steak, good prices for what you're getting and an awesome wine list (if I only had an expense account......)
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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I've been to Donovans a few times. The weird thing is sometimes I think it's great and sometimes I think it's so-so. I always get the same cut, ribeye.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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This fine establishment is designed for both mid-day business meetings and for romance in the evening. It has an excellence bar with some of the best top-shelf drinks around. Although this restaurant is best...
kudzu.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only times I eat here are during business-sponsored meals. But, the steaks and crab are top notch. Great happy hour with complimentary mini-sandwiches.
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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they had such a great reputation but DID NOT come anywhere close! we were the first seated in an empty room that made u feel like it was for the "step children". service did not come for some time however,...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is for the Gaslamp branch, 6th & K.I took my wife and teenage girls for a nice pre-holiday dinner at the newly-opened (former Trophy's) Donovan's Gaslamp. I was never a fan of the layoput for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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We went to Donovan's with another couple and I ordered the special of the day, which was Beef Medallions, and the waiter rated it very highly. When I got my dish, I found that the meat tasted "beefy" as though...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best filet minion in SD. That's it. I love my filet. They always have a great cut (well I was a little disappointed one time, but it was only good and not great). I always order rare to medium...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came to Donovan's a while back with a few friends because one had a big gift card. I'm used to going to Fleming's for steak, so I found the Donovan's experience to be vastly different than what I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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One of the best steak houses in San Diego. The menu is smaller than other restaurants, such as Flemings, but the quality and service are extraordinary. Can't go wrong with anything you order here. Decent...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What's all the hype about? Every time I fly, I read that Donovan's is one of the top ten steak houses in the U.S. Huh? It's good, sure. But amazing? I've had better. Service was friendly, but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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This is the quintessential fancy restaurant. The food is impeccable, the wine list is nearly unrivaled, and the service is world-class. I can't say anything bad about Donovan's. It's a great restaurant in...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A bit overrated? I think so,We went here for a company Christmas party. There is either valet or self-parking but you can get a validation for parking inside.We started off with drinks and I ordered a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This a happy hour review. I arrived at about 6pm on Wednesday, when happy hour was technically over, but things were still in full swing. All the tables in the bar area were full and there was no...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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We love Donovans and wish it was in downtown La Jolla instead of La Jolla Village and we would go there more. If we're going out for steak it's worth paying a little more for the best. I highly recommend...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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We've been to Ruth's, Mortons, Flemings and Donovans. If you want a stuffy place that makes value judgements based on one person's appearance, this is the place to go. Steaks were good, but I wouldn't call...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I heard so many outstanding things about Donovan's from friends, I couldn't wait to try it. When I did....I was very, very disappointed.The service was terrible. My filet mignon was average. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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What I like about this steakhouse is that you get a complete meal, you don't have to order your steak and sides separately. The portion is very reasonable, not gigantic like other places.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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I liked Donavans, dont' get me wrong. But it's well over priced. There are too many other great steakhouses in SD to only choose Donovans for good food. The place is extremely dark so it kind of felt like a...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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it's reputation speaks for itself, with a hefty pricetag to go along with it
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A very special place to go....if you're old. It's not an Outback or a Black Angus or anything. It's still a good place to eat steak but there are better places. Donovan's has a lot of hype and it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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My wife had ordered rib eye but was given filet mignon. Not really mad about that. When we informed the waiter that the order was wrong, he said "you ordered filet mignon but now you want rib eye?" I felt the...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Great food and wine, but I wouldn't expect anything less for the price.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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good chops love them
kudzu.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: Filet mignon was amazing. The medallion also very good with the lobster sauce. Creme burlee is the best I've ever hadAmbiance: Dining area spacious. Dimly lit and quiet. Has an old charm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i know , i know, i know....Not another 5 star review. But yes, this place deserves it. Everything about this place is great. The location is kinda out of the way in a business park, but that is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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a steak has always been a steak to me. I don't care if it's prime, choice, or select, as long as it's medium rare to medium. however, donovan's made me change my mind! i ordered a top sirloin on a bed of...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's very good. It's not as robustly flavorful as Peter Luger's in Brooklyn, but it's a heck of a lot nicer. The potatoes, in all shapes and sizes, are delicious, and the miniature lamb-chop...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmm Donovan's! DROOLCaveat: I haven't ever paid for my meal here thanks to it being my birthday or my mom's.....I love Donovans. I always order the peppercorn filet and two out of the three times...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this place twice. The service is pretty gosh darn good. The steaks and salad were all good too. It is very pricey, so either be rich or do it on a special occasion. You can get a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely amazing. I took my boyfriend for his birthday and several days later, we're still talking about it. The service was good and the food was fabulous. Wine, crab legs, shrimp, steaks...all...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this restaurant because I'm a big steak fan and it was recommended by many people... Unless you like the snooty country-club type atmosphere, do not go here. There are also NO WINDOWS in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The environment was a bit too dark for me....The steak I thought was just ok...maybe it was an off day.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big steak fan, but this place rocks in that genre...puts Ruth's and Fleming to shame
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Are their steaks good?YES!!It's satisfying to get real steak...from a real steakhouse. Sometimes I just don't want to settle for a chain...such as Ruth's Chris. No offense to their delicious side...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cant really be beat around here when it comes to Steak. Been all around the US and Id have to say the only place that gives it a run for its money would be Charley's (no not the chain) out in Tampa....
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks Yelpers for turning me on to Donovans. I was not disappointed! Tucked away in the business and banking section of La Jolla, it has that old boys club feel. Dark interior, lots of wood and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as you walk in, the expectations are high. Luckily, Donovan's never disappoints. I always get the bone-in ribeye and interestingly, the server recommends it rare with a cool center. When you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Donovan's has the most amazing service I've ever experienced...great steak and appetizers...you get what you pay for. Read Vicky L.'s review...I think she's got everything covered...however...I like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here 3 times, and only once did the service suck! The bad part was this was the first time we went, and first impression is big.But we tried it again and I have to say this is one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Now this is what you expect from a "steakhouse". My experience here did not start off to well once I saw the "appropriate attire required" sign on the front entrance and realized I was wearing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best meals i have ever had, and some of the best wines as well. The silver oak cabernet was velvety and supple, the steak was tender and delicious, and the creme brulee was the best i've...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best service and steak in San Diego. I have yet to find a restaurant that even comes close.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I looked forward to coming here after seeing it voted one of the top steakhouses in America (I forgot where...or maybe it was just a dream? What a weird dream though...anyway, I digress...) For the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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My wife and I have had some great steaks and this was certainly great. We enjoyed the atmosphere. The service was very good and we were seated in a romantic setting so it was very enjoyable. We both ordered a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I find it to be overly-priced, contrived, dark and cavernous with a decidedly subterranian feel. For what you pay, the food isn't incredibly impressive. I'd rather drop $200 on good sushi, but that's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not a big fan of the steak...found it too dry and the waiter tried overly hard to push the specials on it (we got it and it wasn't that impressive either). I would not go back again....ruth chris is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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My boyfriend had just gotten back from Iraq and we wanted to celebrate. They gave us a $50 gift card to show their appreciation for his service and they place the "Our Hero" placard at our table. Alos, they...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
overrated. too much hype. did not enjoy my filet mignon, and the menu was boring. will not go back.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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Hands Down best steak house in San Diego, I've been to them all, and Donovans remains at the top of the list. Classy, comfortable, and amazing dining experience.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love, love Donovan's. This place has really good food, and the ambiance is just the way I like it -- dark, lush, wood, rich... and the service is impeccable. Every time I have been to Donovan's,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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If you want to spend a little money and be treated well, this is the place. From the valet to the table service, you will really enjoy your evening out. Drinks, food and prices are reasonable and the service...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is usually my "birthday restaurant" when I am not paying.Excellent service in a nice atmosphere - you feel like you are in a steakhouse. The front of the house can get a bit crazy during happy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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Each year my husband takes me to a different steak establishment for my birthday. Last year it was Donovan's in La Jolla, and to this day, I still rave about it! The ambiance was perfect and romantic... dark...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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Donovan's has a dim setting which gives it a real nice ambiance. The food is very well priced (esp for a steakhouse) and I ended up spending less than I anticipated. Their wine selection is good too, everyone...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can i say about Donovan's....Awesome Service, from the hostess all the way to the waiter's, excellent food and great ambiance. I've been to Donovan's three times and I've never been...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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I just went here yesterday for my bf's bday little skeptical since it was our first time, but it was Perfect. Took us right in at our resv time. Explained us a lil history, said we'd never try a better steak...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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The price at DOnovan's has always stopped me from going here. But I ended up trying it a few months back and it could have never been better. The plates were delicious. It is worth every penny. Customer...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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superb!
kudzu.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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Donovan's is the very best food in town for beef..better than all the other steak houses...great, classy service!
kudzu.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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Great restaurant. I had their prime rib which was excellent and for dessert I had their creme brulee which was nice and creamy. Romantic atmosphere. Prices are kind of high.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Donovans has the best service and best food. They have a wonderful wine list and every recomendation we have taken has been perfect. I have eaten here numerous times and it has never been less then perfect....
kudzu.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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I love Donovan's! The only other steak place I like as well in San Diego is LG's. The deciding factor for me is how easy it is to get to and get in and out of Donovan's. The rib eye chop is one of the best I...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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Yes the steak and Wine a awesome and the staff is very friendly, you can order anything you want BUT for a price- it's it not a place to have your kids party unless you are Tony Soprano.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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After my experience at Donovan's in La Jolla, I have not had another steak that tasted the way their 20 Oz. Porterhouse did, again. Don't go casual, the setting is chic and sophisticated, and the food, and the...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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There service was excellent, the ambiance was nice and the food was ok. Just a little pricey for the quality of the food.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good steak house. Good Service. I went there for my wedding anniversary and it was a great fine-dine restaurant. The steaks are flavorful, Juicy. The Lobster was also Juicy and tender. BUT it's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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Donovan's has the best restaurant service I've ever experienced. My boyfriend and I always celebrate special occasions at Donovan's with their stellar service and awesome food. I swear there's always at least...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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This place does think a lot of itself. Food is good if pricey, wine also pricey. Nice place to got to but I'm not rushiing back. Good place if you're incognito, it's really dark inside!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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Not only is the food and service unbeatable, the wine selection at Donovan's is second to none. My favorite is the Duckhorn merlot.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love a good flavorful steak, and I don't have a problem being discriminatory towards a steakhouses aging process. Unfortunately most restaurants seem to think they can get away with wet aging their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
la jolla...family dinner brought my yelping adventure to donovan's....at the recommendation of my 18 year old cousin....she raved about it...but what does a 18 year old know about steak...well..lot...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very tender steak, although not as flavorful as the one I had at Flemings. Nice veggies on the side. Dim lit atomosphere, bottled water at the table, courteous waiters. Good selection of wines. Be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh hell yeah it is SO on! SWANKTACULAR STYLE. roll up your sleeves and get ready to go face down in the feed trough. start yourself in the stately bar where you can throw back some $12 cocktails...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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I have been to Donovan's quite a few times and it has never failed to disappoint. At other steakhouses, I usually suffer the horrified looks of waiters when I ask for my filet mignon cooked well done. At...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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I felt that donovan's offered a great menu and good service. The food was great and the service was ...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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This place has the best steaks and prime rib I have tasted in a long time. They also have a wonderful atmosphere and awesome customer service (That is what you pay for!). I have been to other places such as...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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the service is great and the drinks are made well. in addition, there are complimentary prime rib sandwiches. who could pass that deal up. it's monday through friday 4-6pm. PROS: free prime rib sandwiches...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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There are very few places in california that serve Prime beef and this is one of them. You will never be disappointed with any steaks from this restaurant, guaranteed. The mood is very intimate, so take...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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A little on the pricey side but great food to make it worth it. Servers are nice and not uptight. Good atmosphere and great place for a date. You'll leave more than satisfied.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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Went on a special occassion with my significant other; the food was okay but definetely not worth the price. Would've been better off at Black Angus to be honest; the service was nothing to boast about either....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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I came to Donovan's expecting top-notch food and service, since it came highly recommended and is vo...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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Last June I went here for my birthday and wow the food here was amazing. I love steak and this restuarant definently knows how to make it. Donovans has the best steak in town and I will be comming back for my...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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donovans probably makes the best steaks in all of san diego, but for those who are price concious, this might be a bad choice. steaks can go around 50 dollars a piece here, so unless you want to taste some...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2005
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Donovans is the best steakhouse to eat anywhere ive ever been. They will serve you the best steak you will ever eat. The tender, juicy steak is prepared just to your liking with excellent staff on hand to tend...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2005
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Donovans is the best steakhouse to eat at in San Diego. This restaurant is located in beautiful La Jolla, San Diego and serves the best steak you will ever eat. The tender, juicy steak is prepared just to your...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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Donovan's... a making in the rough. Never knew this place existed but when i went man was i suprised. There were many things that i never knew. The way that they cooked their steak, extremely well done and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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Wow I never knew a place as good as Donovans exsisted! There steaks are exceptional and delicious. The waiters are there to make sure you have the best time possible.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2005
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Donovans has the best food. It's not a restaurant that you would go to everyday, because of the price, but it is definately something for special events. It has a wonderful atmosphere, and the service there is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2005
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One of the best steaks I have ever had in my entire life, and by far the best in San Diego. I enjoyed my experience here and all of the employees were friendly.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2005
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There was no question. These steaks are juicy, prepared to your liking, and full of flavor. They are definitely the best steaks I have had and it is easy to say that they are the best in San Diego.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2005
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When you think of steakhouses, Donovan's should come to mind immediately. Going their for our weeding anniversary was more than we had hoped for. Other than having to wait a little longer, even after having...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2002
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Donovan's rich and intimate ambience is enhanced by world-class unobtrusive service. The Chef serves 100% USDA Prime beef 100% of the time. Donovan's wine list of over 700 wines features the best the world has...
opentable.com - user review
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ah, the good life...
signonsandiego.com - user review
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Donovan's Steak & Chop House in La Jolla, California. Locate additional information on sights, attractions...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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donovanis is quite popular with the business set, perhaps because it feels like an old-time private club. this elite atmosphere is extended by the efficient, well-trained staff and high-caliber ingredients....
gayot.com - user review
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fine wine list. porterhouse 20 oz ($40)...
usrg.com - user review
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the finest chophouse in town, bar none...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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donovan's rich and intimate ambience is enhanced by world-class unobtrusive service. the chef serves 100% usda prime beef 100% of the time. donovan's wine list of over 700 wines features the best the world has...
opentable.com - user review
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over priced...
dine.com - user review
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in a world of pasta and seafood entrees, you sometimes have to search out a top-notch steak and chophouse. this place will more than satisfy your carnivorous cravings. do not let the booth seating deceive...
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