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Paradisaea

$50 and over

Californian

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Innovative

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.

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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
Website
http://www.paradisaea.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

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

Thanksgiving Celebration
$110.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Experience an exquisite Thanksgiving at Paradisaea, where Chef Jeff Armstrong has curated a delightful three-course menu for your enjoyment. We look forward to hosting you and your loved ones for an elegant and memorable holiday gathering. Please see our menu on our open table page in the menu tab! Price is $110/person and $60/kids
NYE CELEBRATION AT PARADISAEA
$135.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Come celebrate the end of 2024 with us at Paradisaea. Chef Jeff Armstrong has curated a delightful four-course menu for your enjoyment. We look forward to hosting you and your loved ones for an elegant and festive gathering. Please see our menu on our open table page in the menu tab! Price is $125/person and $65/kids
Christmas Eve Dinner at Paradisaea
$125.00 per person
Dec 24, 2024 only
Experience an exquisite Christmas Eve at Paradisaea, where Chef Jeff Armstrong has curated a delightful four-course menu for your enjoyment. We look forward to hosting you and your loved ones for an elegant and memorable holiday gathering. Please see our menu on our open table page in the menu tab! Price is $120/person and $60/kids

Popular dishes

Coconut Crème Brûlée$15.00
rum braised pineapple, coconut praline
Tarte Tatin$15.00
farmers market apples, hazelnut brittle, vanilla ice cream
Baba's Cake$15.00
olive oil cake, Valencia orange syrup, whipped cream
Strauss Milk and Honey Sundae$15.00
soft serve, honey oat shortbread, avocado blossom honey
Affogato$13.00
vanilla ice cream and espresso
Seasonal Ice Cream and Sorbets$15.00

Drinks

The Whaler$20.00
stars milk soft serve, bourbon cream, grand mariner, coffee liquor, cocoa rum
Sandeman Cream Sherry$16.00
Lustau Pedro Ximenez Sherry$16.00
Sandeman Ruby Porto$13.00
Amaro Nonino$19.00
Amaro Meletti$13.00
Lazzaroni$13.00
Château Laribatte, Sauternes, France 2022$22.00
Banyuls Rimage, Roussillon, France, 2012$19.00

What 556 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
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Californian
San Diego
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Paradisaea is a standout dining destination in San Diego, praised for its "amazing food" and "impeccable service." The ambiance is lively with a unique decor, making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the chef's tasting menu and the creative cocktails. Despite being on the pricier side, the restaurant offers a "memorable dining experience" that many consider worth every penny.

556 Reviews

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David
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was everything we expected and more! The ambiance, the culinary adventure, the fabulous and knowledgeable wait staff, the pianist, and the interior decor were utterly fabulous! DEFINITELY will go back!
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Gretchen
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time dining at Paradisaea. We had a great experience. The service was 5+ stars, the team really exceeded our expectations. There was a mix up in communication on one of our entrees but they went above and beyond to make it right. The food was amazing, we had the fresh baked sourdough starter, Chicken and Trout entrees, the ravioli and Creme Brulee for dessert. We will be back!
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David
San Diego
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A great, low-key dinner in our favorite neighborhood locale. The chef's menu (salad, chicken with fantastic glaze, dessert) was particularly satisfying for my wife.
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Estee
San Diego
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best steaks I’ve ever had, great food and drinks and ambiance
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Patty
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and cocktails. Service was amazing and so was the ambience, but like others have mentioned the serving sizes are incredibly small given the price point.
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Analina
San Diego
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Paradisaea is on of my favorite restaurants in San Diego. Always excellent food and service.
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Paul
Thailand
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Hostess not present at front to greet patrons. My wife had to go find her in the back and when she did the hostess had an attitude with my wife. The service was great to start with then it felt like we were abandoned. We went 20 minutes without anyone checking on the table and waited 30 minutes for the check. The food was cool and had very little flavor. The steak served is advertised as a Snake River Farms Gold Wagyu NYS, it is not. The meat was tough and full of gristle. I eat SRF on a regular basis and their wagyu is so tender you can almost cut it with a fork. The ambience was great. The seats are comfortable.
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Muriel
San Diego
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and the staff very efficient and friendly. They were knowledgeable about the food and the wine choices. We will definitely go back.
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Norma
San Diego
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at Paradisaea and it was amazing! The ambience is beautiful with gorgeous decor. We bagan with drinks, I ordered one off the little drink book of birds and it wasn’t quite my taste. The server was accommodating and replaced it with my go to, a perfect Cosmo. Next was the sourdough loaf which was lovely! So soft on the inside and crunchy crust on the outside, still warm. We also ordered the beef tartar. Fabulous!! My husband and I shared the veal Milanese to finish the meal. Perfect for both of us and we accompanied it with the potatoes 3 ways. We loved it!! Highly recommend.
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CoryS
New Mexico
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were exceptional. A little over priced
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FAQs

Paradisaea is rated 4.7 stars by 556 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
http://www.paradisaea.com/
Phone number
(858) 255-8011

Paradisaea

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Thanksgiving Celebration

NYE CELEBRATION AT PARADISAEA

Christmas Eve Dinner at Paradisaea

Steak Frites

Scallops

Hokkaido Scallops

Desserts

Coconut Crème Brûlée$15.00

Tarte Tatin$15.00

Baba's Cake$15.00

Strauss Milk and Honey Sundae$15.00

Affogato$13.00

Seasonal Ice Cream and Sorbets$15.00

Drinks

The Whaler$20.00

Sandeman Cream Sherry$16.00

Lustau Pedro Ximenez Sherry$16.00

Sandeman Ruby Porto$13.00

Amaro Nonino$19.00

Amaro Meletti$13.00

Lazzaroni$13.00

Château Laribatte, Sauternes, France 2022$22.00

Banyuls Rimage, Roussillon, France, 2012$19.00

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