Prospect Bar & Grill is, simply put, La Jolla's premier restaurant and lounge for everything that is fresh, trendy, and enticingly tasteful. Our second story location and glass enclosed patio, complete with dining tables, booths, firepits, and a separate bar, provides guests with a world class view of the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Inside, Prospect Bar & Grill is home to several wide screen televisions displaying the most current sports packages, as well as pool tables, luxurious oversized booths, and a highly impressive full bar.

Let the friendly staff of Prospect Bar & Grill serve you your choice of our expertly-crafted drinks, paired with the signature cuisine that has shaped Southern California's culinary culture. Indulge in our generously portioned appetizers or entrees, and sit back within comfortable view of the ocean vista and famed Prospect Street. Each visit to Prospect Bar & Grill is further complimented by live music during the week.

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32 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

(32 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 32 reviews

5 stars

(9)

4 stars

(13)

3 stars

(5)

2 stars

(4)

1 star

(1)

Food

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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great for outdoor dining(20)
scenic view(20)
great for lunch(8)

neighborhood gem(8)
vibrant bar scene(8)
good for groups(7)

Prospect Bar & Grill Reviews List

Review 1 for Prospect Bar & Grill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

King family fun.

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 6/01/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My wife and I went to listen to live music and have a few cocktails. That's how our night started. The music was really nice not too loud. And then later the DJ started to play and the party was live. We will return for another fun night , with friends next time."

Dined on 6/01/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 2 for Prospect Bar & Grill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/18/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great drinks and food was tasteful. Waiter was attentive and musicians playing during our time there were great."

Dined on 5/18/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view

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Review 3 for Prospect Bar & Grill

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Drinks & Ambiance. NOT FOR FOODIES

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/16/2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Prime location with a spectacular view in La Jolla. Amazing live music which made all the difference in my rating this place. Our server was kind of ditzy but I can't say she was mean. The stars fall when I get to the food: we ordered 4 things. A bottle of wine (they didn't have the 1st white we requested and there are only 2 bottles of Sauvignon on the menu). Clamari was boring. Steak kabobs were overcooked and flavorless. And the fish tacos were forgettable. We were also overcharged for our bill but we didn't realize until after we left. No big deal, it's not worth going back. Overall this place might be fun for some drinks and tunes but DO NOT EAT HERE IF YOU ARE A FOODIE because you will be very dissapointed. Sorry Prospect."

Dined on 5/16/2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, scenic view

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Review 4 for Prospect Bar & Grill

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

More seasoning please!

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The view from outside dining is awesome and love the live music.
The only complain I have was the food I ordered- tequila shrimp taco needs more seasoning. It doesn't really have any taste even with the guacamole and the salsa. The rest of our order though was very good- especially the beef kabobs and the flat iron steak. Overall, I would still go back but not order the shrimp taco."

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem

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Review 5 for Prospect Bar & Grill

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The service was horrible.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2013

2007

Dined on 03/30/2013

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The service was horrible. Our waitress was slow and never came back to take our dinner order. I guess she assumed we were just having drinks even through we had menus. Food was just ok."

Dined on 03/30/2013

2007

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Review 6 for Prospect Bar & Grill

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Frito Misto Appetizer advised

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2013

2006

Dined on 03/21/2013

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Frito Misto Appetizer advised calamari & shrimp-only found two (2)shrimp! Also spent a wee bit too long in the deep fat fryer! Calamari was tender however. We had the fish and the Jumbo Shrimp Diablo.If those were "Jumbo" the next step down in size would have been salad shrimp.....Service somewhat slow,not a full house-what's up??"

Dined on 03/21/2013

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, scenic view

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Review 7 for Prospect Bar & Grill

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

It's a pity...

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2013

2003

Dined on 03/23/2013

2003

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The location is terrific. The waitress was lovely. However they appeared to be understaffed in the kitchen and servers. We waited an hour for our appetizer and 45 minutes more for our entree. Although we had a 6:30 reservation at a fire pit table we were really cold 2 hours later waiting for the check. I had to get up and seek out the waitress who had to ask a fellow server to take care of giving us the check. Of course there was no checking back to see if we wanted additional drinks or dessert or coffee. I think it was a lose lose night for all. The restaurant lost money because the waitress was going in so many directions she couldn't attend to us. I only tipped 10 % and that was generous considering the lack of service."

Dined on 03/23/2013

2003

Special Features: scenic view

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Review 8 for Prospect Bar & Grill

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Loved the atmosphere.....live

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/07/2013

2009

Dined on 03/07/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Loved the atmosphere.....live music was a bonus! Sat outside at one of the fire tables. Had a great meal with the exception of a mix up with the order of one in our party! Otherwise a great time. Food and service were great but especially enjoyed the live music. Will definitely recommend to family and friends. Definitely will return the next time we're in LaJolla too! The Gouda Mac n Cheese was to die for and several in our party had the Buffalo Mac n Cheese and loved it as well!"

Dined on 03/07/2013

2009

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Review 9 for Prospect Bar & Grill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Brannon Ciora and his team

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/24/2013

2011

Dined on 02/24/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Brannon Ciora and his team have an excellent restaurant which we make sure to visit everytime we're in La Jolla. It has a nice view and very good food."

Dined on 02/24/2013

2011

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view

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Review 10 for Prospect Bar & Grill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food was great, not too expensive

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/24/2013

2013

Dined on 02/24/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was great, not too expensive and the view from the deck is great!"

Dined on 02/24/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Review 11 for Prospect Bar & Grill

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent place to have drinks

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/03/2013

2009

Dined on 02/03/2013

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Excellent place to have drinks with decent menu. I went there to watch the SuperBowl and had plenty of TVs to view. Service was great, food was good, and the view of La Jolla excellent. I have been there several times and will continue going back."

Dined on 02/03/2013

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 12 for Prospect Bar & Grill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great location for a first date.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/15/2013

2011

Dined on 02/15/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I went to Prospect bar and grill for a first date. My date, nor myself had ever been there before and i was a little worried that the date could be ruined due to things beyond my control. The staff was courteous and attentive, the food was awesome and surprisingly not as expensive as I was expecting. After a really peaceful and pleasant dinner, my date headed inside to the dance floor. The amount of people on the dance floor was perfect for the night. Not too many people where I was rubbing elbows, but not so little where it felt empty. Overall the date went off great and I'm glad that I chose Prospect bar andd grill for my first date location."

Dined on 02/15/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, scenic view, great for lunch

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Review 13 for Prospect Bar & Grill

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great spot to watch the sun go down

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2008

Dined on 02/16/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I would definitely recommend Prospect Bar & Grill. We made reservations on a Saturday night and they reserved our own private fire pit table with a great view of the ocean & sunset. They also had a singer playing guitar which made for great ambiance during our special night out. Thank you Prospect Bar & Grill- we will definitely be back!"

Dined on 02/16/2013

2008

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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