The Top Shelf
Delivery Service | La Jolla, California, 92037Client Reviews on The Top Shelf
- 3.9 / 5.0
24 Reviews
Feedback:
The customer service was very good and very informative. The only thing is that he wasn't very fast or attentive especially when the establishment wasn't at all packedThe views are wonderful so that a definite plus. Please check this place out if you're in the area.
Feedback:
My absolute favorite restaurant in La Jolla with an amazing view that you cannot beat! If you want a sit down meal I typically reserve well ahead of time. During the summer I’ve had to reserve months ahead of time. I’ve sat at the bar for dinner and the seats surrounding the bar are first come first serve, sits about two with small tables, but even at the bar itself you get an amazing view. Love to go here before sunset. Such a great view and cool vibes. Love coming here and bring all my visitors here.
Feedback:
Service wasn't great, noticed other people getting better service and for the price of the food would have expected the place to be cleaner. Table was sticky and the salt and pepper shaker look like they hadn't been cleaned in awhile. Food was also okay especially for the price. Reserved a table for our anniversary, if it wasnt for the view would give 1 star
Feedback:
This is the 2nd year in a row I have traveled to beautiful, sunny California for my birthday....and the 2nd year in a row that I went to LaJolla and dined at Georges. We were there for lunch...and believe it or not, sat at the same corner table on the deck, looking out at the ocean. It is a gorgeous view!! The food and drinks were as good as the view, if not better, with excellent attention to detail by our server. They even gave me another bottle of their special olive oil for my birthday....how can it get better than this?
Feedback:
I do not recommend this establishment. Arrived ten minutes early for our reservation on Friday, February 14, 2020 at 5:00PM. Greeted ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’ by a non-smiling hostess in a robotic tone. A male host led to our table a few minutes later in a primarily empty main dining room closest to the wait station and away from the windows. He stood behind my chair but failed to pull it out. He placed menus in front of us and departed without a word. The ambience is throwback from a different generation and regulars were greeted by the waitstaff with familiarity. The staff to patron ratio is high as we walked through a line of waitstaff on our way to the table. Each one extending a greeting.Our server, Nick, approached cautiously and stared at me making me feel uncomfortable. He went through the Valentine’s 3-course menu and noted a dessert addition. He offered a pre-dinner drink; we declined. We ordered the tasting menu along with the wine pairing. We noticed other parties being seated and promptly provided a glass of sparkling wine. Our appetizer course arrived, and we waited several minutes for the wine pairing to be delivered. Nick quickly ran though a long monologue on the wine. Our appetizers (soup and carpaccio) were beautifully presented, appropriate temperature and paired beautifully with the wines selected. The quantity of wine in the wine pairing was a good deal for the value ($40). The quantity of each food course was quite large. The entrée (pork chop and swordfish) were both beautifully presented, moist and appetizing. The accompanied wines enhanced each dish. The dessert (pound cake and chocolate fudge cake) were well presented. The pound cake was dry, and the fudge cake was burnt looking (edges blackened) and had a burnt odor. Nick hovered on the edges of our table, but rarely spoke to us directly. Nick offered coffee or after-dinner drink and at that time, we inquired about the sparkling wine that was supposed to come with the meal. He stumbled saying, “It could have been brought ahead of time” or, “I can bring it now”. We said we did not want it and he finally said, “I’m sorry” but did not offer any type of compensation (nor did we ask for any). The fastest thing he did was pick up and process our payment which he set down with boxes of chocolates and no farewell. The Manager was seen in the dining room several times, walking amongst the tables, but we did not see him speak to any tables. Upon leaving the dining room, he said, “Thank you for coming in” but did not ask about our visit nor ask us to return. Two staff members struck us as having the professional service attitude 1. The gentleman who continually filled our water glasses was prompt, efficient and unobtrusive. 2. The gentleman who cleared our dishes and, since I ate very little soup, inquired if everything was okay. I appreciated his noticing and asking at the beginning of the meal. It was considerate and spoke to a level of service I anticipated from the moment we stepped in the door and throughout the meal. Upon reading the reviews on Open Table, I’ve learned that apologies are the only thing you get here. A common theme is for the Manager to apologize and suggest they ask for him at their next visit and he will make sure they have a positive experience. Good service should be given not requested.
Feedback:
We had a sunset reservation on the ocean terrace for our 5th anniversary. Being that we were expecting something more upscale, we were less than impressed with the decor and feel. Of course, we enjoyed the view. But there are many places in La Jolla in which you can experience a similar view. The service was acceptable, but thats it. The food was decent, but thats it. Id say if youre expecting to have a special experience while parting with your money, Im sure there are better places to go.
Feedback:
Fancy dinner spot with amazing views. Expect high quality food and drinks with a price to match. Had the seared tuna and a hot cider drink, both were top notch. Great place for a fancy date if you don't mind spending a lot. Only gripe is that some dishes aren't very filling, like the scallops, but that is to be expected for fancy cuisine. Definitely recommended
Feedback:
Thanksgiving day 2019. Got into town this morning at 8am. Found that the food at the hotel just was not going to do. Found this area on google maps but most of the restaurants that claimed to be open were closed. Found this place and wow. Got our own table looking out over the sea. Watching the waves come in. Sitting under a heater(it’s mid 50’s out tonight)! Such great staff! And the food is outstanding. If you’re into that sort of thing really look at the customized floral cocktail book. Sure to make a great conversation piece on your coffee table since you can take it home for a small fee.
Feedback:
The OT burger was good. I originally asked for it lettuce wrapped as I am trying to stick to a good Keto diet but it came with a bun. When I got it back, it was "lettuce wrapped" but it was basically just lettuce put on the top and bottom of it. I tried to pick it up to wrap it myself but the lettuce was not crisp and the burger just slipped around. Once I was able to get it manageable (it was never really wrapped just lettuce everywhere) I was able to taste how delicious it was. Very good burger and wish it came with crisper lettuce and "wrapped" not just with extra lettuce.
Feedback:
Wow, what a wonderful evening. The view the company and the staff. Our food (party of 6) was amazing, we all shared everything. All absolutely delicious. We started with apps Grilled Octopus and fried calamari, both very fresh and prepared perfectly. Our entrees were Pork Chop, Halibut, Skirt Steak, Tuna, Rigatoni w/chicken, Spaghetti with Clams. So flavorful and visually appealing.Our server was friendly and knowledgeable, he easily answered all menu questions and was very attentive. (Forgot his name, Middle age Asian American) a fantastic experience.
Email Us
Our team would love to communicate with you and generally responds within 24 hours.
