Menus
Below is a sampling of our daily menus. Some items may change based on seasonality and the creative inspiration of our culinary team.
In-Room Dining
Guests of Hotel La Jolla are welcome to enjoy our menu in the comfort of their guestroom, suite, or poolside
Desserts
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Red Velvet Pearl
Red Velvet sponge | Vanilla | Whipped Cream Cheese
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Raspberry Pistachio Bombe
Vanilla Sponge | Raspberry confit | Pistachio Mousse | Orange Blossom
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Lemon Mousse Cake
Vanilla Sponge | Lemon Curd | Meyer Lemon Mousse
Bar Menu
Sunday - Saturday 5pm - 10pm
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French Fries
$10sea salt | garlic aioli
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Tuna Poke
$22Yellowfin | spicy mayo | sweet onion | toasted macadamia | crispy garlic | furikake | taro chips
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Caesar Salad
$18Baby romaine lettuce | parmesan | garlic croutons | classic dressing
Salmon filet $14
Grilled prawns $18
Marinated chicken breast $11
Flat iron steak $17
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Sea & Sky Smashburger
$22House blend wagyu patty | bacon | gruyere | bacon jam | arugula | garlic aioli | toasted brioche | house salad or fries
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Chicken Bacon BLT Sandwich
$22Chicken breast | crispy bacon | herb aioli | heirloom tomato | rustic sourdough
Breakfast
Starters
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Bread & Cie Pastry Basket
Whole butter | seasonal preserve
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Seasonal Fruit Plate
Chef’s weekly selection of locally sourced seasonal fruits and berries
gluten free, vegetarian
Local Classics
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Sea and Sky Breakfast
Two cage free eggs any style | toast | Yukon potato | applewood smoked bacon or chicken apple sausage
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B.E.C
Toasted sourdough | two cage free eggs any style | applewood smoked bacon | aged cheddar | wild arugula | garlic aioli
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Steak & Eggs
4 oz angus sirloin cap | two cage free eggs any style | salsa verde | Yukon potato
gluten free
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Chilaquiles
Crisp tortilla | salsa roja | queso fresco | avocado | crema Oaxaquena | cilantro | two cage free eggs any style
gluten free
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La Jolla Shores Omelet
Three cage eggs | pork chorizo | avocado | queso Oaxaca | Yukon potato
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Egg White Frittata
Cage free egg whites | roasted cherry tomato | baby spinach | avocado | goat cheese | heirloom tomato relish | basil aioli
gluten free, vegetarian
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Crab Benedict
Poached cage free eggs | toasted English muffin | house made crab cakes | Old Bay hollandaise | Yukon potato | simple green salad
Clean Eating
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Avocado Toast
Toasted sourdough | Japanese cucumber | breakfast radish | heirloom tomato | red onion | zaatar | California olive oil
Add cage free egg any style
vegetarian
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Greek Yogurt
Hilliker’s ranch honey | seasonal berries | banana | house made granola
gluten free, vegetarian
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House Cured King Salmon
Heirloom tomato | capers | red onion | lemon | California olive oil | toasted bagel | whipped cream cheese
From the Griddle
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Buttermilk Pancakes
Seasonal curd | whole butter | maple syrup
vegetarian
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Brioche French Toast
Citrus custard | seasonal berries | house whipped cream
vegetarian
Sides
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Applewood Smoked Bacon or Chicken Apple Sausage
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Cage Free Egg Any Style
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Toast
Sourdough | wheat or gluten free
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Bagel & Cream Cheese
Plain or everything
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Avocado
Lunch
Monday – Friday 11AM – 2PM
To Start
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Ahi Poke
Yellowfin | spicy mayo | sweet onion | toasted macadamia | furikake | taro chips
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Shrimp Cocktail
Poached Mexican white shrimp | house cocktail sauce | “Marie Rose” | grilled lemon
From the Garden
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Caesar Salad
Artisanal romaine | salted anchovy fritto | parmigiano-reggiano | garlic croutons | classic dressing
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Louie
Butter lettuce | Hilliker’s ranch fresh eggs | heirloom tomato | avocado | garden radish | dungeness crab | grilled white shrimp | “1000” island dressing
Entrees
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Sunset Burger
House blend wagyu patty | gruyère | bacon jam | arugula | garlic aioli | toasted bun
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Crispy Fish Taco
Ensenada style batter | wahoo | shaved cabbage | sweet onion | lime | crema | salsa roja
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Grilled Chicken BLTA
Grilled chicken breast | vine-ripe tomato | butter lettuce | applewood smoked bacon | avocado | toasted sourdough
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Spaghetti & Clams
Littleneck clams | garlic | white wine | lemon | Italian parsley | chile flake
Desserts
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Red Velvet Pearl Cake
Chocolate sponge | milk chocolate-hazelnut mousse vanilla ganache | toffee center
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Lemon Mousse Cake
Vanilla cheesecake | graham cracker crust | vanilla custard
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Pistachio Raspberry Dome
Vanilla sponge | coconut ganache | passionfruit-mango compote
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Moo Time Creamery Ice Cream
Scoop
Brunch
Saturday & Sunday 7AM – 2PM
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Banana Bread
Maple butter
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Fruit + Granola
Honey yogurt / blueberries / banana / house made nutty granola
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Smoked Salmon
Everything bagel / wild salmon / whipped cream cheese / heirloom tomato / onions / capers / cucumbers
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Avocado Toast
Sunny side up egg / radish / cucumber / tomato / girl & dug farms herbs / sourdough
Add smoked salmon
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Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
Wild salmon / hollandaise / fried capers / fines herbs / poached eggs / English muffin / roasted potatoes
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Green Egg Shakshuka
Two eggs / raclette cheese / wilted kale / roasted winter squash / avocado / tomato salsa / roasted potatoes
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Pancakes
Pink lady apples / cinnamon anglaise / pecan + oat crunch
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French Toast
Brioche / seasonal berry compote / maple syrup / coconut whipped cream
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Huevos Con Chorizo
Two eggs / chorizo / cotija cheese / guajillo pepper sauce / lime crema / avocado / warm corn tortillas
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Classic Breakfast
Two eggs / applewood bacon or chicken & apple breakfast sausage / crispy potatoes / choice of toast
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Three Egg Omelet
Choice of three (additional items $1 each): tomato / mushroom / roasted peppers / onion / spinach / ham / applewood bacon / vegan chorizo / cheddar / swiss / goat cheese / crispy potatoes
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Grain Bowl
Quinoa / roasted winter squash / cherry tomato / broccolini / herb salad
Add ons
Salmon filet
Grilled prawns
Marinated chicken breast
Flat iron steak
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Brussels Sprouts Salad
Shaved California brussels sprouts / baby arugula / toasted almonds / grainy mustard lemon dressing
Add ons
Salmon filet
Grilled prawns
Marinated chicken breast
Flat iron steak
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Smash Brunch Burger
House blend beef / sunny side up egg / bacon / caramelized onions / cheddar cheese / brioche bun / crispy fries
Sides
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Avocado
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Applewood Bacon
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Chicken Apple Sausage
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Two Farm Fresh Eggs
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Bagel & Cream Cheese
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Sourdough, Wheat
Cold Pressed Juices
PLEASE NOTE JUICES CAN NOT BE MODIFIED-
"Pure Greens"
Apple / cucumber / celery / spinach / lemon / ginger
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"Golden Girl"
Turmeric / carrot / pineapple / lemon / ginger
Brunch Libations
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Mimosa
Choice of classic / elderflower / grapefruit
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Highball
Maker’s mark bourbon / club soda / lemon
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Sea & Sky Bloody Mary
Organic vodka / spicy mix / horse radish / olives
Wine
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Sparkling
Bianchi Brut Paso Robles CA
Glass
Bottle
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Sparkling Rosé
Domaine Carneros Napa Valley CA
Glass
Bottle
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Dry Rosé
Fleur De Mer Provence France
Glass
Bottle
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Pinot Grigio
Scarpetta Friuli Italy
Glass
Bottle
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Sauvignon Blanc
Gellegos Napa Valley CA
Glass
Bottle
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Chardonnay
Neyers '304' Sonoma CA
Glass
Bottle
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Pinot Noir
Sea Sun CA
Glass
Bottle
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Pinot Noir
Williams Selyem Russian River Valley CA
Glass
Bottle
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Merlot
Duckhorn Napa Valley CA
Glass
Bottle
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Brea Paso Robles CA
Glass
Bottle
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Chappellet ‘Mt Cuvee’ Napa CA
Glass
Bottle
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Zinfandel
Seghesio Sonoma CA
Glass
Bottle
Draft Beer
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Pilsner
Modelo Especial 4.4% abv Mexico
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Lager
Mother Earth ‘Tierra Madre’ 4.25% abv San Diego
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Wheat
Coronado ‘Orange Ave.’ 5.2% abv San Diego
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IPA
Elysian Space Dust 8.2% abv Washington
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IPA
Society Pupil 7.5% abv San Diego
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Haziy IPA
Stone Delicious 7.2% abv San Diego
Dinner
Sunday – Thursday 5pm – 9pm
Saturday & Sunday 5pm – 10pm
Starters
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Baby Beet Salad
Wild arugula | chicory | winter citrus | blue cheese | walnut brittle | avocado | pressed olive oil
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Citrus Salad
Fennel | Pistachio | Hilliker's Ranch Honey | Labneh | Mint | Chicory
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Caesar Salad
Baby romaine lettuce | parmesan | garlic croutons | caesar dressing
Salmon filet
Marinated chicken breast
Flat iron steak
Grilled prawns
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Little Neck Clams
Heirloom pork | 3 crabs fish sauce | coconut milk | palm sugar | lime | coriander | Sadie Rose sourdough
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Yellowtail Crudo
Avocado | radish | ponzu | house made chili sauce | furikake
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Ahi Poke
Yellowfin | spicy mayo | sweet onion | toasted macadamia | furikake | taro chips
Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked. For guests with food allergies, please inform your server before placing your order.
Entree
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King Salmon
Celery root | local apple | brussels sprouts | pancetta | hazelnut | warm mustard vinaigrette
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New York Strip
Red kuri squash | creamed Swiss chard | sauce bordelaise
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Cacio E Pepe
Spaghetti | Parmigiano Reggiano + pecorino crema | cracked black pepper | fleur de sel
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Cioppino
Tomato fumet | Dungeness crab | king salmon | yellowfin tuna | little neck clams | Mexican white shrimp | Sadie Rose sourdough
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Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast
Arroz Negro | Okra | Goan Curry
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Grilled Local Rockfish
Smoked Eggplant | Dandelion | Greens | Radish | Tamarind Fish Fumet
A 4% Surcharge will be added to each bill to help cover increasing operations and labor costs.
Drinks
Cocktails
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Shiso Lovely
Toki japanese whisky, shiso, sugar, angostura + orange bitters
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North Beach Negroni
London style american gin, campari, carpano antica
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White Lady Cave
Avocado-washed hangar 1 vodka, olive brine, rosemary with blue cheese stuffed olives
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Catching Rays
Saffron-infused espolon silver tequila, ginger, tamarelo tamarind liqueur, lemon, agave
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Life’s a Beach
Appleton estate signature rum, chinola passionfruit liqueur, orgeat, lemon, vanilla
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High Tide Heat
Silver tequila, chambord, blackberry, spicy bitters, lime, agave
Draft Beer
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Modelo Especial Pilsner 4.4% ABV Mexico
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Mother Earth ‘Madre’ Lager 4.25% ABV San Diego
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Coronado Orange Ave. Wit 5.2% ABV San Diego
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Society Pupil IPA 7.5% ABV San Diego
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Stone Delicious Hazy IPA 7.2% ABV San Diego
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Elysian Space Dust IPA 8.2% ABV Washington
Wine
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Sparkling Bianchi Paso CA
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Sparkling Rosé, Domaine Carneros CA
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Dry Rosé, Hampton Water France
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Pinot Grigio, Scarpetta Friuli Italy
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Sauvignon Blanc, AXR Napa CA
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Chardonany, Sonoma Cutrer CA
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Pinot Noir, Sea Sun CA
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Zinfandel, Seghesio Sonoma CA
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Brea Paso CA
Cognac & Brandy
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Moletto Grappa di Barbera
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Camus VS Cognac
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Hennessy VS Cognac
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Martell VSOP Cognac
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Remy Martin VSOP Cognac
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Courvoisier XO Cognac
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Remy Martin XO Cognac
Scotland - Blends
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Johnnie Walker Black Label
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Monkey Shoulder
Scotland - Single Malt
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The Glenlivet 12yr
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Highland Park 12yr
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Lagavulin 16yr
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Laphroaig 10yr
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The Macallan 12yr
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Talisker 10yr
Kids Menu
Lunch & Dinner
Available after 11 AM-
Burger
$16Single patty | cheddar cheese | fries
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Chicken Tenders
$14French fries
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Chicken Breasts
$15Spring vegetables | roasted potatoes
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Fish & Chips
$15Cripsy fried local fish | french fries
Breakfast
7 AM - 11 AM-
Pancakes
$10Maple syrup | butter
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1 Egg
$12Crispy bacon | choice toast
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Fruit
$9Yogurt & granola
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Oatmeal
$9Apple | honey
Beverages
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Chocolate Milk | Milk
$5 -
Soft Drink
$5Coca Cola | Diet Coke | Sprite | Ginger Ale | Lemonade
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Juice
$5Orange | apple | grapefruit | pineapple | tomato
Happy Hour
Daily 3PM - 5PM
Offered in the bar and lounge only
(Please note we do not accept reservations)
Drinks
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Draft Beer
$8 -
Wines By The Glass
$10CA sparkling | white | red
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Well Drinks
$10 -
Sea & Sky Spritz
$10Aperol | elderflower | sparkling wine | orange
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Paloma
$10 -
House Margarita
$10 -
Cucumber Crush (Non-Alcoholic)
$8Ritual non-alcoholic 'gin' | cucumber | ginger | elderflower
Cold & Hot Plates
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Oyster (only available Friday - Sunday)
$3Kumiai Baja Oyster | house mignonette
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One Fried Fish Taco
$8ONO | shaved cabbage | pico de gallo | chipotle creme
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Beef Slider
$6House blend beef | bacon | raclette cheese | onion confit | umami sauce
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Crispy Brussels Sprouts
$9Bacon | balsamic | chili aioli
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Shishito Peppers
$9ponzu | furikake
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Hummus
$10olives | crudites | grilled pita
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Crispy Fries
$6Garlic Aioli
Appetizers
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Grilled Asparagus Salad
$20Parmigiano-Reggiano crema | foraged mushrooms | grilled ramps | sherry-ramp vinaigrette
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Strawberry Salad
$18Harry’s berries | whipped goat cheese | toasted almonds | tender greens | vanilla-ginger vinaigrette
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Greek Yogurt
$14House-made granola | seasonal berries | Hilliker’s ranch honey | chia seed
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Bread & Cie Pastry Basket
$14Whole butter | seasonal preserve
Entrees
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Lobster Benedict
$45Poached cage-free eggs | toasted English muffin | butter-poached lobster | Old Bay hollandaise | Yukon potato | simple green salad
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Egg White Frittata
$26Cage-free egg whites | roasted cherry tomato | baby spinach | avocado | goat cheese | heirloom tomato relish | basil aioli
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Steak & Eggs
$304oz angus sirloin cap | two cage-free eggs any style | salsa verde | Yukon potato
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Shrimp & Grits
$34Mexican white shrimp | stone ground grits | aged cheddar | scallions | andouille | oregano | 7-minute egg
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Brioche French Toast
$22Vanilla-citrus custard | Harry’s berries | whipped butter | maple syrup
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Garganelli Pasta
$30bloomsdale spinach | roasted heirloom tomato | garden herbs | parmesan cream
Desserts
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Tiramisu
$16House-made lady fingers | local coffee & Kahlua soak | tiramisu mousse
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Strawberry Kiss
$16Vanilla sponge | strawberry confit | vanilla bean cream | strawberry mousse