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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 27 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Easter at Paradisaea

    $120.00 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    Celebrate Easter at Paradisaea. Indulge in a 4-course prix fixe menu, Sunday, April 20th, 2025. This new Spring menu, thoughtfully crafted by Chef Anders. We look forward to celebrate with you!

What 615 people are saying

Paradisaea 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

4.7
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 offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food, service, and atmosphere." The restaurant features a "unique menu" with standout dishes like the Jalapeño Caesar and Chef's Tasting Menu. Guests praise the "beautiful decor" and "impeccable service," making it a "must" for special occasions. Despite some noise and seating issues, patrons find the overall experience "incredible."
615 Reviews
  1. Alisa VIP

    San Diego35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience with knowledgeable server and attentive staff who are obviously well trained and take pride in what they do, resulting in a great customer experience. Waiter recommended Caesar salad which was killer (please make sure to share, it is a large portion). We shared the veal and sourdough bread, both were perfection. Lovely bottle of wine (maybe a bit pricey?) Will return, highly recommend and love to see something this good on the always iffy San Diego restaurant scene. Not inexpensive but worth it.

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  2. CindyVH

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was lovely, terrific smile, terrific service!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It's difficult to write this review because this restaurant truly is a gem, with remarkable attention to detail in its decor, service, and presentation. However, as a local committed to supporting neighborhood businesses, I find the price point increasingly challenging. I've been fortunate enough to travel frequently and dine at some of the finest restaurants worldwide, yet I remain consistently surprised by the prices here. On our most recent visit, even our guest from England remarked on the exceptionally high cost and small portion sizes. I genuinely hope the restaurant can reconsider and better balance pricing with portion size, as I'd love to continue supporting this otherwise wonderful establishment.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food but the tables were close together and the ceilings are low so the acoustics are terrible- I could not hear my mom across the table at all once a party was seated next to us and behind us. It ruined the dinner experience. The staff were very kind but it’s too bad it’s so noisy for a 5pm dinner. The manager was very kind and discounted our bill.

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  5. Rock VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most beautiful dinning experience!! We can't wait to go again.

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  6. Darjené VIP

    San Diego18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time visiting this restaurant and it was amazing!

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  7. Marsha VIP

    San Diego17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were pleased to find the Bar had a happy hour with Oysters for $1 before 5pm. They were delicious! At 5pm we sat at our reserved table. The menu was unique! We decided to split a number of dishes! They were all amazing! We started with the Hamachi! It was fabulous! Then we had the mashed potato dish as a side! We ordered next the ravioli! Just a delicious small treat! Finally we order the fish and chips which had a taste sauce. We also tried the goat cheese appetizer and salad. Very well done! We saw the chicken dish which was beautiful but large enough for the family! We will definitely revisit this wonderful restaurant.

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  8. Tamra VIP

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Drinks were spectacular and the best Haddock I’ve ever eaten. Highly recommend!

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  9. janette

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The bartender was amazing but our server was not the best. We constantly had to call for him because he was never around to assist any st the bar.

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  10. Jesus

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They made our night gorgeous very friendly staff gave us a night we won’t forget thank you.

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FAQs

Paradisaea is rated 4.7 stars by 615 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 27 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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