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Cottage

7702 Fay Ave, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-4309
858-454-8409
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Ranked #1 of 203 restaurants in La Jolla
Price range: S$0 - S$25
Cuisines: American, Contemporary, Californian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I never write bad reviews. I choose not too but this place always has a huge line. I've eaten here twice and the breakfast is good but if there is a line then walk down to Aroma cafe. It was just ok and nothing super fab that I need to wait forever. There are many places you can eat in... More

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Dallas, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Get the mahi mahi. You will be happy. I thought seafood there won't meet my expecetations but it did and it exceeded it

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East Hampton, Connecticut
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94 reviews 94 reviews
68 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 54 cities Reviews in 54 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We arrived at 7:45 am on Mother's Day and there were already at least 25 people in line. A coffee urn and crumb cakes were set out on a table on the sidewalk to help pass the time. We were seated within 15 minutes. The menu was varied with very interesting choices. The food and service were excellent!!! We liked... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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63 reviews 63 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

One of the nicest lunches we've ever had on our holidays. Really fresh ingredients, lovingly made, and fantastic service in a really nice, small relaxed restaurant. I had the fish wrap - recommended by the waiter - which was incredibly tasty.....if only it was a bit closer to home.

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Minneapolis, MN
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

adorable little restaurant, worth the wait, food was outstanding and service was really good. We will come back again. It was a walkable distance from the cove and hotels.

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Canada, Kentucky
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22 reviews 22 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Many people have written about the wonderful food at this restaurant, and I agree, but I want to also mention the relaxing ambiance which really makes this restaurant a gem. The menu is varied and everything I saw looked delicious. My meal was yummy. There is a woman who creates different desserts for this restaurant, so the desserts keep changing,... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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18 reviews 18 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We had a wonderful breakfast on the patio with perfect weather. Their unique eggs Benedict were the best I think I have ever had, and the lemon ricotta pancakes were a refreshing change of pace. Service was great once the waiter found us. Atmosphere is VERY relaxed. Pleasant place to start the day,

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las vegas
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138 reviews 138 reviews
86 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

Lunch yesterday on the patio at the Cottage was very, very good. Food, weather and service were all excellent.

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San Diego, California, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We went for a Sunday morning breakfast, were seated within 10 minutes at a patio table. The food was excellent, wait staff was knowledgeable about menu items. The lemon ricotta pancakes were divine, the California scramble was fresh and delicious. The coffee cake was a little plain, but certainly yummy. There were many interesting items to choose from on the... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

If eating outside, near the ocean, and enjoying absoutley wonderful food is your idea of a good time, this is THE place.

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