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Barbarella, San Diego, CA

Barbarella

4.3
4.3
870 Reviews
$30 and under
European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
Barbarella is a restaurant and full bar located on Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores. Adorned with an eclectic mix of art and boasting plenty of outdoor seating, Barbarella a one-of-a-kind culinary gem with executive Chef Lynn Crawford!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    European, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 870 people are saying

Barbarella reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barbarella delights with "fabulous food" and a festive atmosphere. Situated in La Jolla Shores, it offers delightful holiday decor and attentive service. Guests enjoy a diverse menu from lemon pancakes to seafood linguine, and "amazing cocktails." While some find it pricey, the "excellent service" and vibrant setting make it a must-visit.

1,075 Reviews
  1. Marcy

    San Diego16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the most wonderful restaurant! The menu is very diversified and had some vegan dishes. The ambience was lovely! Right in La Jolla shores. My family will definitely be back!

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You guys made my friend’s birthday celebration. Incredible. Thank you so much. We celebrated the birthdays of the Surf Diva ladies and it was so fun!

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  3. Jessica

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service! Our waiter was amazing. Food was spectacular!!!

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  4. Alexandra

    San Diego2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Not impressed! The service was super bad. Long waits for service, drinks and food. Food not impressed, it was simply ok. Our server was super charming and sweet but super slow in getting to us. We literally had to ask for someone to clean our table from dishes and drink glasses sitting around. I don’t think we’ll be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Jennifer VIP

    Phoenix5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    There were a few delays in getting service, but the server was really nice. Food was good, but pricey.

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  6. Richelle VIP

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here multiple times and never disappointed! The quality of the food and drinks is top notch, as well as the decor during certain holidays or seasons.

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  7. Marisol

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food! I recommend making reservations within time!

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  8. Maya

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was very busy on Valentine's day which made the service slow. My soup came to the table before my wine. My server Casey was sweet and as attentive as possible. The steak was a bit tough but I could tell it was seasoned well.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This is our second time dining at Barbarella. Our first time was fantastic. Last night (Valentine’s Day)- we wish we had gone somewhere else. The entire restaurant was so cute- however, they stuck us in the back room. Our table was still dirty when they sat us… 5 minutes later, someone came by to clean it. Then they brought us plastic water cups? It was so odd. Our candle was never lit. The food was good. The service was meh. Honestly, we won’t be back..

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  10. Jake

    Sacramento2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We ordered steak and a chicken parm. We also order French onion soup and a Cobb salad. French onion soup - 7.5/10 Cobb salad - 5/10 Chicken parm - 2/10 (the gnocchi and chicken tasted like it was frozen and then microwaved. Quality was very very poor) Steak - 6/10 (mashed potatoes were 5/10, green beans were cold 2/10) Overall very disappointed in the food quality. The service was average. Ambience was fine. I did like how they made it a theme for the holiday.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Barbarella offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 454-7373.

Barbarella is rated 4.3 stars by 870 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Barbarella

2171 Avenida De La Playa, San Diego, CA 92037

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    European, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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