The Kitchen at MCASD

4.6

70 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Innovative

The Kitchen @ MCASD
Ocean view dining in the heart of La Jolla.
Menu draws inspiration from the regions of southern Europe, northern Africa, and the Middle East. Including Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey, Israel, Morocco, and others

located at the newly renovated Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 880-8719
Website
http://www.kitchenatmcasd.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
700 Prospect St, San Diego, CA 92037-4228
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Cross street
Prospect and Silverado at The Museum of Contemporary Art
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

fruits de mer: the study of shellfish + fish
$40.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 12, 2025 only
fruits de mer: the study of shellfish + fish | $120 per person Seasonal Ingredients Paired with Luxury Proteins celebrate the season with Chef Tim Kolanko with a five-course dinner and welcome toast each month. over-looking the pacific ocean, enjoy picturesque views and coastal mediterranean vibes in the heart of la jolla $40 per person deposit is due at time of booking and will be deducted at the night of the dinner.

What 70 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Mediterranean
San Diego
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Kitchen at MCASD delights with "delicious food," exceptional service, and stunning ocean views. Guests recommend it for brunch and themed dinners, praising its "fantastic" location and ambiance. While some note noise and service issues, the menu's creativity and unique presentations shine, making it a "perfect place" for a memorable dining experience.

70 Reviews

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Dorena
Houston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous setting and food. Quiet. Grain bowl was so delicious!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The menu has been revamped with some great all day options. Special flavors and fresh ingredients.
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Lizette
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service was excellent
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Amy
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding experience! Highly recommend this lovely spot.
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Tonnia
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The location is wonderful - beautiful views, easy parking. The food is delicious. The staff is fantastic. The music is great - picked out by the GM. And, it’s dog friendly. Highly recommend it.
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Joel
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food, but too noisy. Good service, interesting, unique food choices.
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Peter
San Diego
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very nice food, friendly service, exceptional views. We were inside the restaurant, and unfortunately, seated next to a very loud group of drinking women. It was much nicer after they left.
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Fahad
VIP
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
fantastic spot for breakfast. Perfectly brewed coffee to beautifully plated breakfast dishes. The highlight for me was the avocado toast, especially with the addition of feta cheese, herbs and Zattar The shakshuka was comforting and flavorful. You can’t go wrong with anything in the menu Friendly service and amazing ambiance and one of the best places for relaxing Sunday breakfast
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Minou
VIP
San Diego
140 reviews
3.0
140 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were expecting to have a lovely experience at The Kitchen at MCASD, but frankly it was a let down. We went for lunch, the coffee and the carrot/squash soup were great, however the chicken schnitzels that we ordered were inedible, so much so that we could not cut into it with our knives. We initially decided not to say anything, however, on second thought we told our server and asked to see the Manager. The Manager was very nice and understanding - offered us other options and even if we wanted something else off of the menu to take home, but we did not accept her offer. What was interesting is that she mentioned other people that day had ordered the same item and had no issues - all I can say is they either had sharper knives, stronger teeth or perhaps a freshly made schnitzel. All in all, we probably will go back and just not order the schnitzel but something else since the location and the view is fantastic ...
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Olivia
VIP
London
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food and service, kind of brunch. The kids loved the parmesan pasta and the chicken. See view is great.
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The Kitchen at MCASD is rated 4.6 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

700 Prospect St, San Diego, CA 92037-4228

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Prospect and Silverado at The Museum of Contemporary Art
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kitchenatmcasd.com/
Phone number
(619) 880-8719

The Kitchen at MCASD

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

fruits de mer: the study of shellfish + fish

Menu

What 70 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is The Kitchen at MCASD restaurant rated?

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