The Kitchen @mcasd - La Jolla, California

LBIG

The place is absolutely stunning, the food is delicious, and overall, everything was great. But… all six of us were disappointed with the cocktails. That’s why I’m taking off one star. None of us liked them, and when we mentioned it to the waitress, she just said they were made correctly. That was disappointing because it simply wasn’t true! Not sure if we’ll be back or if we’ll find a spot where we can enjoy breakfast without unnecessary debates.

Fahad E.

A fantastic spot for breakfast! From perfectly brewed coffee to beautifully plated dishes, everything is thoughtfully prepared.
The highlight for me was the Avocado Toast, especially with the addition of feta cheese, fresh herbs, and za’atar—absolutely delicious.
The Shakshuka was equally comforting and packed with flavor.
You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. With friendly service and an amazing ambiance, it’s one of the best places to enjoy a relaxing Sunday breakfast.

Lanie

If you're looking for a cool spot to watch the sunset while enjoying pretty good food and drinks, check this place out. The ocean views are gorgeous. I wish I could give it 5 stars, but the service was incredibly slow despite there not being many people there. Our appetizer that we ordered didn't come out until after we finished our meal.

The drinks were pretty good - I wouldn't say they were anything special. We ordered the mexican shrimp pimenton as our appetizer and the flavors went very well with eachother, but the shrimp was overcooked. We ordered the beet salad and roasted chicken as our main courses and those were both incredible - enough to make us want to go back!

Despite the slow service, I look forward to trying this place again. You really can't beat this spot for a beautiful sunset and great ambiance.

Lynn R.

I had high hopes for this place when we booked it for brunch. The ambiance is marvelous. It has a nice view of the ocean and the La Jolla coast. The hostess was friendly and welcoming. The food was not to die for but relatively good.
What disappointed me was the “phony” customer service from our server. She wasn’t rude but there was this weird passive aggressive behavior. She gave my daughter the wrong drink. When we pointed it out, she agreed to replace it. Again, she wasn’t rude… but she was just robotic and indifferent about it. She answers a seemingly scripted “of course” to every question or request you make but never delivers. We asked for more water, for our receipt…. “Of course” was the answer but we never got them.

Eugene S.

This place has some unbelievable ocean views, probably one of the best in San Diego. Located next door to Contemporary museum of art. You can get two birds with one stone. Mushroom omelet with goat cheese is quite good.

Adrian P.

We were five for dinner. Everyone enjoyed their choices. The sea bass was delicious. Filet mignon was cooked perfectly. Nice wine selections were available and desserts were another highlight.

Derrith S.

Incredible find! Gorgeous ocean views! Best omelette- mushroom and asparagus. Friendly service. Reasonable prices for great food with ocean views. Beautiful outdoor patio and indoor seating. Not crowded.

Kaylee S.

I attended the monthly themed dinner. The food was unique and very well prepared. The service was slow and descriptions of the dishes were not exactly enthusiastic however staff was friendly and accommodating when they were able. The atmosphere of the restaurant is relaxing and beautiful.