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NINE-TEN, San Diego, CA
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NINE-TEN

$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals

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Why they're an Icon

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Plate2022

From the OpenTable editors: Nationally recognized chef Jason Knibb brings a sophisticated touch to local fish and produce at this restaurant inside the longstanding Grande Colonial Hotel. Whether you’re in the ocean-accented dining room or score a sought-after seat on the terrace to watch the seals and surf, you’re in for a quintessential San Diego experience.


Staff spotlight

Philosophy

MICHELIN-recognized NINE-TEN offers globally inspired, locally sourced cuisine with an emphasis on produce from local artisan farmers, featuring the unique seasonal style of cooking with menus dictated by the local harvest. The service is enthusiastic and spirited, while gracious and unassuming. The staff is exceptionally well trained and educated in food preparation and wine pairings.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Farm-to-table, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Wed–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon, Tue 2:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 964-5400
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    All catering is provided by NINE-TEN chefs.
  • Private party facilities
    NINE-TEN offers a unique selection of recently renovated private dining rooms for your private event. Over 2,300 square feet of indoor space is available in three private rooms and an ocean-view terrace.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Description
    Led by award-winning, nationally-recognized chef Jason Knibb, NINE-TEN offers the perfect combination of sophistication and casual elegance and an ideal location along lively Prospect Street in the Village of La Jolla. Recognized with MICHELIN distinction, NINE-TEN’s globally-inspired, locally-sourced cuisine features the best of the harvest from local artisans where products are selected daily for the restaurant’s seasonal menus. Dine indoors or al fresco on our sidewalk patio or back terrace with peek views of the Pacific Ocean. Heaters and blankets are available during the colder weather. Private dining rooms are also available for groups of 8 or more. Breakfast is served Wednesday through Friday, 7 am to 11 am. Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday, 7 am to 2 pm. and features $6 mimosas and $8 Bloody Marys. Lunch is served Wednesday through Friday, 11:30 am to 2 pm. And dinner service is available Wednesday through Sunday, 5 pm to 9 pm. We look forward to seeing you soon.
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Cross street
    Girard
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mercy of the Chef Tasting Menu

    $130.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A Chef driven tasting menu experience, highlighting the best that NINE-TEN has to offer. Start with an amuse bouche followed by 6 courses including selections from our menu with a nightly specials or Chef's creations tossed in. Add in wine pairings chosen by our Sommelier with each course to round out your meal. Please inform us of any allergies or dietary preferences so we can craft the perfect menu for you. A 20% service charge will be included for all Mercy of the Chef reservations.
    Mercy of the Chef Tasting Menu Photo

What 2,978 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Californian

  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
NINE-TEN offers an exquisite dining experience with "outstanding food and service," highlighted by inventive flavors and beautiful presentations. The "Mercy of the Chef" tasting menu is a standout, offering a memorable culinary journey. With its welcoming atmosphere and skilled staff, it's a top choice for special occasions and everyday indulgences.

2,978 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional all around. Would highly recommend asking your server for recommendations. Our server’s recommendations weee top notch.

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  2. Victor VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was really good; our only complaint was that everything seemed a bit rushed. Just a little slower between courses etc would have been great.

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  3. Rosa VIP

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! We did the tasting menu for our anniversary. This is the second time we have done it. We loved the food and the service. Would definitively come back.

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  4. marilyn VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service outstanding as always. But the noise level was so loud.

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  5. Eric

    Montreal3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Le restaurant est combiné au bar de l’hôtel. Ce fut très bruyant pour la moitié du repas. Nous nous attendions à un environnement plus agréable pour un restaurant supposément primé Michelin. Le nourriture était apprêtée avec raffinement, mais des doutes sur les pétoncles qui avaient un léger goût d’ammoniac. Service moyen. Nous ne recommandons pas.

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  6. Diner VIP

    San Diego12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite place in town - great food and service - try it.

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  7. Alexander VIP

    San Diego16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I have lived in Manhattan, Austin, LA, Miami, Brooklyn, and finally settled in San Diego after having kids... We love SD, but the one thing that is consistently disappointing is the restaurants. I get that SD might rank lower than NYC and LA... but it's just annoying how much (MUCH) better the dining scene is in Austin, Miami, and Brooklyn. Not only is SD food disappointing, but the prices are HIGHER. Ug. So once in a while, when we have a great meal, it's something to remark on. I'd say that Nine-Ten represents the best meal we've had so far in SD. Looking forward to returning.

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  8. Lori VIP

    Palm Springs10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so good we can’t wait to go back. Service was excellent also.

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  9. Hungyen

    San Diego6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was amazing. Food was very good. Got the tasting menu and wine pairimg. Pricing was reasonable. 20% Gratuity was required. Would prefer for them to raise the pricing instead of forcing a gratuity on me.

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  10. Jeff

    Seattle9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service, good food, good value for a fine dining establishment. It is rare to find such a trifecta in any restaurant that claims to be a rated restaurant in a high priced neighborhood.

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FAQs

NINE-TEN offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 964-5400.

NINE-TEN is rated 4.8 stars by 2978 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for NINE-TEN

910 Prospect St., San Diego, CA 92037

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Description
    Led by award-winning, nationally-recognized chef Jason Knibb, NINE-TEN offers the perfect combination of sophistication and casual elegance and an ideal location along lively Prospect Street in the Village of La Jolla. Recognized with MICHELIN distinction, NINE-TEN’s globally-inspired, locally-sourced cuisine features the best of the harvest from local artisans where products are selected daily for the restaurant’s seasonal menus. Dine indoors or al fresco on our sidewalk patio or back terrace with peek views of the Pacific Ocean. Heaters and blankets are available during the colder weather. Private dining rooms are also available for groups of 8 or more. Breakfast is served Wednesday through Friday, 7 am to 11 am. Brunch is served Saturday & Sunday, 7 am to 2 pm. and features $6 mimosas and $8 Bloody Marys. Lunch is served Wednesday through Friday, 11:30 am to 2 pm. And dinner service is available Wednesday through Sunday, 5 pm to 9 pm. We look forward to seeing you soon.
  • Cross street
    Girard
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Wed–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Bar Mon, Tue 2:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Farm-to-table, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (858) 964-5400
  • Catering
    All catering is provided by NINE-TEN chefs.
  • Private party facilities
    NINE-TEN offers a unique selection of recently renovated private dining rooms for your private event. Over 2,300 square feet of indoor space is available in three private rooms and an ocean-view terrace.
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