Reviews for NINE-TEN Restaurant & Bar in La Jolla, CA
We were at Nine Ten for Restaurant Week. We did the 3 course with wine paring. EVERYTHING was beyond our expectations. Our... server Greg was very knowledgeable and professional. The chefs parings and presentation was spot on. We will highly recommendNine Ten to everyone we know. We are in from Tucson, and we will be back. Read more
Came here for the tasting menu for our wedding anniversary. Just visiting here in San Diego for a couple of months and we... usually like to try out tasting menus in different places. For the price per head, the food didn't really live up to ourexpectations. It was good, but not that creative, and didn't feel like an "experience" so much. We've had $50/head tasting menusin NYC that were so much better. Service was great though, and the staff was really friendly. Read more
I had heard about this restaurant multiple times and was finally able to check it out. You definitely need a reservation even in... the middle of the week because the restaurant isn't exceptionally large and it's popular. The inside was classically designedand elegant. Service was excellent, and we happen to go on Wednesday when bottles of wine are half price. We decided to go witha bottle, and we ordered the duck and the striped bass for our entrees. We also got the tuna crudo which was incredible, as wellas the Napoletano dessert which was top five desserts I've ever had at a restaurant. It had an incredible blend of textures andflavors that wasn't too sweet but incredibly dynamic and unique. Absolutely go again. With the appetizer, to entrees and adessert plus a half-price bottle of wine, after tip it was around $215 for two of us. Well worth it. Read more
The food quality is great. They serve brunch lunch and dinner on weekdays and only brunch and dinner on weekends. Staff are... friendly. If the weather is good, choose to seat outside. Make sure to make a reservation if it is a busy time. The burger andthe sashimi are awesome, don't forget about them. Read more
Very great brunch choice by my cuz who hosted our visit in La Jolla. We ordered sourdough bread with sea salt butter, lettuce... wrapped burger, ranchos huevos, truffle fries, shrimp sandwich. They were all delish ???????????? The restroom is marbled likethe Ritz. Nice ambience here at Nine Ten. Fun and reliable service as well Read more
I came to San Diego last month to visit a friend and tour one of the alleged greatest foodie cities in the country. I did a lot... of cross-referencing of multiple sources, and I deduced that this was one of the best breakfast restaurants in town. So I had tocome here. It's in the lobby of a fancy hotel, and it is absolutely gorgeous inside. Huge wine racks, huge windows, a nicebar. We get inside, get seated, and look at the delightful menu to see what looks good. We started off with some baked good. Ihad an everything bagel, and I also sampled a blueberry scone. Both were served with butter, house-made jam. Both were amazing.A giant scone, which wasn't too dry, surprising. And a perfectly crunchy bagel. Each warm bite with various amounts of butterand/or jam. I felt like I was in freaking France or something. After munching on those delicious treats, I got a main dish, anamazing Shakshuka (two eggs baked in tomato sauce, onions, peppers, feta cheese, parsley & grilled bread). I could not believehow good this was. Acidic tomato sauce with a slew of soft, flavorful veggies. The egg gave the dish a nice protein to focus on,and then the ooey gooey pop of the yolk. All of the heaviness was contrasted with the tang of that beautiful feta, and the pileof fresh herbs on top. All of this deliciousness was perfectly accompanied by the four giant, perfect slices of sourdough thatwas served on the side. Lovely dish. Six stars. I also got to sample the NINE-TEN Omelette (asparagus, cherry tomato, onion,goat cheese, herb-roasted potatoes, choice of toast). I don't use this word very often, but this omelette was epic. Massive, butnot overcooked, also not undercooked. The toppings were masterfully selected. The freshness, the acid, the bite, and thecreeaaminess of the goat cheese. So good. Add in the perfectly roasted potatoes on the side, and the wonderful toast. This wasan excellent omelette. I was a fan. Overall, this was the perfect breakfast. I already had a Read more
Overall excellent. The atmosphere was nice, sitting outside was considerable as they have heaters. The prefix menu was great, we... enjoyed the duck, the mushrooms and the pasta the most! Their wine pairing was spot on and their servers were prompt andresponsive Read more
I can’t believe I lived in San Diego, my whole life and just went to this restaurant for my first time. This place is a true... hidden gem with phenomenal food, an amazing wine list, and great service. Chris was our waiter and he’s also the housesommelier. He was extremely knowledgeable and walked through the entire dining experience. We ordered an amazing bottle ofburgundy as well as a bottle of Bordeaux. The food was ethereal. Not only did it look beautiful, but the flavors were amazing. Ihad a ribeye with a pomegranate sauce that was out of this world. My wife had these perfect scallops. We went with some friends,and everyone was blown away. We will definitely be back. Read more