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The Main Dining Room at Paradisaea - Paradisaea, La Jolla, CA
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Paradisaea

$50 and over
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
A celebration of food, cocktails, art, and warm hospitality. Housed in the historic Piano Building, in the heart of the vibrant community of Bird Rock, Paradisaea is a destination restaurant and bar, that San Diegans frequent for crave-able, accessible fare, executed at the highest level.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: Paradisaea comes from culinary industry heavyweights, including an Eleven Madison Park alum. Its mid-century tropical interiors, imaginative tiki cocktails, and fresh-caught fish entrees mean it's a casual spot that’s equal parts neighborhood gem and dream date-night destination.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 255-8011
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Menu

    $125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Make your experience at Paradisaea even more memorable by joining us for our wonderful Chef's Menu where Anders Rubini will take you on a beautiful food journey.

What 596 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Californian

  • San Diego

    Innovative

  • San Diego

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paradisaea is a standout dining destination in San Diego, celebrated for its "incredible food," "amazing ambiance," and "exemplary service." Guests appreciate the creative menu, exceptional cocktails, and attention to detail in both decor and presentation. The venue is perfect for special occasions and offers unique culinary experiences that keep patrons coming back.

596 Reviews
  1. Leah

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fabulous! Loved the decor & music too. My only problem was the price per quantity. Food was delicious but I didn’t feel satisfied after I felt like the price was too high. 

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  2. Samantha

    VIP

    London

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great decor, food quality and interesting preparations.

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  3. Judy

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very small portions for the price. We had a shared appetizer, one salad entree, and a small main dish of 2 scallops and one desert because I was starving after the meal. Only one of us was drinking alcohol. Price: $200 with tip. We left hungry. For reference, we are not big eaters weighing 160 and 130 lbs.

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  4. Natalie

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! We were served by Taylor, who was very knowledgeable of the menu and gave excellent recommendations! We can’t wait to go back!

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  5. Miguel Cuevas

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente todo, buena cocina buen ambiente excelente servicio

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  6. Kitty

    VIP

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time dining here, and the food was outstanding each time. We chose the Chef's Tasting Menu both times so we could experience a variety of dishes. It changes frequently. I would highly recommend ordering it especially on your first visit. Portions are sized correctly - we had plenty of food, but didn't leave feeling too full. Our server was very knowledgeable about the food which we really appreciated. They have a very imaginative cocktail menu which also includes a variety of non alcoholic choices. We will definitely be back!

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  7. Abigail

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sitting at the chef's table, we had a view of the kitchen which was so cool! Seeing their work flow and how fast they came together to put beautiful orders up at the pass was a mix of entertaining and inspiring. We really loved the sunday supper option, the beef taretare with egg yolk emulsion and rye bread, the tomato mozzarella stracciatella, the perfect sourdough and the chicken ballotine. We ended up ordering three desserts, our favorite being the baked alaska that was flambeed in front of us with grande marnier. Super impressive and perfect for date night!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food and beautiful restaurant. Service was excellent after we were finally seated 15 minutes after our reservation time. Also for parties of 2 the tables are far too close together. It is not very comfortable or intimate if you are planning a date night.

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  9. jeff

    Salt Lake City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience curated by Patrick, who was exceptional in his recommendations and execution. A truly enjoyable experience that we will be back for!

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  10. dan

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved this restaurant. Creative delicious food, great personal service, great ambience. Being evacuated from LA fires and knowing all the restaurants there, I can say LA has a lot to learn from this dining experience.

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FAQs

Paradisaea is rated 4.7 stars by 596 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 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Paradisaea

5680 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037-7523

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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