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Top of the Cove


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4 of 5 stars 21 ratings
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#93 of 167 restaurants in La Jolla
  • Cuisines: American, French, Californian
  • Price range*: $25-$60
  • Address: 1216 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Phone:  8584547779
  • Fax:  8584543783
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 25, 2008

A Happy hour favorite. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 16, 2008

Lobster Bisque is awesome . more

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1 of 5 stars
DONTONY 9 contributions
San Diego Calif
Dec 7, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Ok, for a local 'Die Hard" restaurant freak. I only search out the best in dinning atmosphere. Top O' the cove in La Jolla was my "Go to" place what I wanted to impress only the Loveliest ladies. There was only one table I would ever select and it was called 'Table # 6" tucked away in the middle of... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 25, 2007

they used to have a great happy hour more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 11, 2007

Bad Service. Not flexible for individual tastes. Totally gone down hill. more

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1 of 5 stars
sandiegolover 1 contribution
San Diego, CA
Aug 21, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Try not to be drawn in by the pretty facade of this restaurant, as the restaurant is actually one of the worst in San Diego. Granted, the restaurant may have a lovely view and decent food, but the poor, pretentious service is bound to completely ruin your experience. My boyfriend and I dined at this restaurant in July 2006. From... more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
los angeles
Jul 7, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

My boyfriend made a reservation about three or two weeks before the fourth of July. When he made the reservation, he specifically made it for buffet dinner. When we got to the restaurant about 7:30 pm, we were sent to the top level of the restaurant. Then, we were sent to the lower level. When we finally got to the... more

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5 of 5 stars
msucheer 30 contributions
Clinton, MS
May 19, 2006

Dinner at this restaurant made my trip to Southern California. After walking up and down the coastline, my husband and I ate at the Cafe at the Top of the Cove for dinner to watch the sunset. The cafe is the more casual, bistro version atop the fine dining restaurant, Top of the Cove. My husband ordered a burger but... more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
San Diego
Feb 25, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

Tope of the Cove is a mockery of fine dining. Old and dilapidated surroundings, mighty than thou attitude, snail service with a sneer, 20 year old home depot patio furniture, grime filled walls, a wine list from the bargain section of Vons & then there is the food...... tasteless microwave fodder that arrived cold! A truly horrendous restaurant. Avoid like... more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
San Diego
Jan 22, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

We went expecting a nice setting, good food and good service and were disappointed on all three counts. We were ushered to the deck, which resembled a construction area with plastic sheeting pulled down on all sides as it was a very cold night. The room was very drafty, but our requests to be seated inside were refused. We made... more

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Top of the Cove Address

1216 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: 8584547779 Fax: 8584543783
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.