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US$17 - US$45
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American, Seafood, Contemporary, Dining bars
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Amazing place very pleasant and great customer service , great atmosphere full of positivity .. excellent view

Date of visit: November 2023
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David Cunningham, General Manager at George's at the Cove, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you for visiting George's and we are so glad that you enjoyed your experience with us! Also, a thank you for leaving such a kind review! Hope to see you back soon.

Reviewed 3 October 2023 via mobile

When we were visiting LaJolla we decided to have lunch at George's which is in the plaza. The view is absolutely beautiful but I must say I was disappointed in the food. I'm a big fan of fish tacos but didn't really care for these....They were rather spicy. My husband got the chicken sandwich and said it was spicy also. I don't think I would eat here again.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 28 September 2023

Not sure what all the hype is about this place other than the view. Our server was very professional but the food was mediocre at best. Both the food and drinks were incredibly over priced ( $26 for an ok cocktail ). Every night in...La Jolla we had fabulous dinners - we would NEVER recommend George's to anyone. Maybe 25 yrs ago it was good? Tourist trap sort of institution and more. Waste of time.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 15 September 2023

The restaurant has a small menu, but wonderful views of the ocean. I actually went on a Wednesday evening with my daughter and her roommate. I wanted to take them out somewhere nice. It wasn't very busy as we were there fairly early. We started...out with some appetizers and a drink, and then ordered dinner. My daughter and her roommate both had steak, and I had the yellowfin tuna. I personally felt that the steak was overcooked, but they were both enjoying it so no issues there. Unfortunately, I ended up sending my tuna back because there was a long dark wavy hair in between the tuna steaks. Normally I'm pretty understanding of issues like that, but I also think that a manager should have come by and discussed it with our table, maybe offered an apology. Our waiter simply offered to bring out another tuna steak, which I declined, not really feeling like eating anymore at that point. That was it, end of story. Probably won't go back.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Mike Grave, General Manager at George's at the Cove, responded to this reviewResponded 17 September 2023

Hello, A manager definitely should have come by; thank you for letting me know and sorry to hear that dinner ended on that note. Please reach out to me directly as I would like to address this personally and hopefully rectify. I'm sorry we were...More

Reviewed 8 September 2023 via mobile

The view, menu, and great service made our experience at George’s outstanding. Seated rooftop with clear views of the gorgeous sunset made everything seem better! Scallop ceviche was fresh with a hearty kick of heat. Yellowtail was prepared perfectly with in season peppers to accompany...it. Restaurant is busy so make reservations and enjoy the experience!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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David Cunningham, General Manager at George's at the Cove, responded to this reviewResponded 9 September 2023

Thank you for visiting us at Georges and also for your wonderful feedback! Glad we could make a lasting impression and provide an exceptional experience.

Reviewed 5 September 2023

Hi Mike , as promised, here is my review. We visited your establishment for 7 or 8 years. Food is ok , service is par . We went for the view. Our last visit was somehow tainted with pomegranate juice all over me. Both of...your bartenders were looking at the sky. Wondering how I got covered in red juice!! 2 clowns in a circus! You said you would take care of things. As your bartenders …. A joke.! Nothing happened. Keep the view. Because nothing else worth the money you ask for any drink or meal.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Mike Grave, General Manager at George's at the Cove, responded to this reviewResponded 22 September 2023

Updated: Hi Ian, Thank you for letting me know you received the reimbursement check. Hi Ian, Good to hear from you again. As I promised, a check was mailed to you the next day after receiving your address to fully reimburse you for this accident....More

Reviewed 4 September 2023

Not only was the food, the drinks and the dessert fantastic, the host, Maddie and our waiter, Emma were amazing with their service. I would highly recommend the restaurant as a must not just for their views but also for their food and service. We...were a group of friends for our 38th year college reunion and it was a great way to kick it off.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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David Cunningham, General Manager at George's at the Cove, responded to this reviewResponded 9 September 2023

We kindly thank you for your amazing feedback and for giving us a visit! Glad you enjoyed everything and we hope to see you back.

Reviewed 20 August 2023

Make a reservation and you will be treated right. The view from the balcony is totally worth sitting outdoors for and they have heaters available even if it's 74 degrees outside.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 10 August 2023

This was our first visit to George's and we had an amazing dinner! Food was delicious, but most importantly the service was excellent! Gerardo waited on us and we felt like regulars! He was friendly and thoughtful, and even though it was close to closing,...he did not rush us at all! I will definitely be going back on our next visit!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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David Cunningham, General Manager at George's at the Cove, responded to this reviewResponded 13 August 2023

Thank you for your wonderful review and amazing words for our employee, Gerardo! We truly value all of our staff and am glad we provided you with an exceptional experience. Come back soon!

Reviewed 8 August 2023 via mobile

Amazing view! My husband and I enjoyed great drinks and food on an overcast day - which made it easy for us to spend several hours soaking up the cool breezes too.

Date of visit: August 2023
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David Cunningham, General Manager at George's at the Cove, responded to this reviewResponded 8 August 2023

Thank you Elizabeth for your amazing review! So glad you all could enjoy some of our fare on such a beautiful afternoon! Look forward to having you again.

Reviewed 6 August 2023

Great Experience for Southern California. We came for lunch with a friend. We had a medley of dishes which was great as it was hot. The crushed Cucumber was great as always along with the Strawberries and Beets. for lunch we split up but I...had the best Medium Rare Burger I have ever had. To be honest the Deserts were a little bit samey but overall the ambience and food quality was superbMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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David Cunningham, General Manager at George's at the Cove, responded to this reviewResponded 8 August 2023

Thank you so much for the review! We are so glad you enjoyed your experience here at George's even though it has been a very hot summer! We look forward to seeing you back sometime.

Reviewed 4 August 2023

The view from here was just amazing and although I just ate fries due to being picky, my business training partners really enjoyed the food. Our waiter was honestly barely seen as he went to get a refill and didn’t return for 30-45 minutes. The...restaurant really wasn’t too busy at that time either.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 31 July 2023 via mobile

Food was good. Service was great. View is amazing. Downside is you can smell I assume the sea lions. Which kind of stink. But overall the food was good. It is a neat place. Well worth a visit

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 24 July 2023

Really enjoyed this restaurant - great vibe, lovely views and the fish tacos were delicious. We enjoyed it so much that we went back again the second day.

Date of visit: July 2023
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David Cunningham, General Manager at George's at the Cove, responded to this reviewResponded 31 July 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words and we are so happy that enjoyed so much to come back two days in a row! Hope to see you back again.

Reviewed 7 July 2023

Terrible service by manager. We ordered a bottle of wine with dinner. Our wine came after we were finished eating. The waitress told us the manager had to get the bottle. She never offered us a glass of wine on the house during dinner. The...manager offered us a desert but didn’t offer us anything off of our bill. Was very disappointed with service. Although it wasn’t the waitress’s fault. She handled it very poorly. We left no tip first time we have ever done that. She brought us the check right after we opened our wine and sent another waiter to take payment of the check. This could have been easily remedied with a couple of glasses of wine. Very bad customer service!!!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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If I was visiting for a special occasion would make a reservation as can get a wee bit busy.
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George's at the Cove is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5