I have my doubts about hotel restaurants, but Nine Ten overcame them. We had the vegan appetizer and entree - possibly the best vegan food I have ever had. Service was excellent and teh room elegant - what more does one want - oh yes, it has valet parking.
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Nine-Ten
910 Prospect St, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
(858) 964-5400
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Ranked #7 of 244 restaurants in La Jolla
Price range: RM31 - RM157
Cuisines: American, Californian, Bistro
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Girard
Description: An ongoing commitment to innovative cuisine using only the freshest local produce makes NINE-TEN a must visit for culinary aficionados. This intimate restaurant, led by chef Jason Knibb and pastry chef Esteban Acosta, offers the perfect combination of sophistication and casual elegance and an ideal location along La Jolla’s Prospect Street. Enjoy the best of the harvest from local artisan farmers, where produce is selected daily for the restaurant’s Evolving California Cuisine. The bounty of the sea is also featured with local fish selections and items arriving daily from Hawaii and the North Pacific and Atlantic regions. Special prix fixe menus are available and feature matching wines from the extensive wine cellar. Enjoy dining indoors or on the sidewalk patio or ocean-view terrace. A separate bar offers limited menu and happy hour specials daily. Open daily for breakfast and lunch and dinner nightly from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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GrandeColonial, Executive Chef at Nine-Ten, responded to this review
5 June 2013
Dear NJAL:
So glad to hear you tried and enjoyed the vegan options at NINE-TEN and that you felt it was "the best vegan ever"! Really appreciate that! And about that valet parking, let me add that it’s the best deal in La Jolla – only $5 with NINE-TEN validation. And finally, in response to your comment about hotel restaurants…ironically,...
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Baltimore,Maryland
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We celebrated our anniversary here and sat out on the beautiful terrace overlooking the ocean. Our server was so personable and professional. She presented us with a card from the hotel/restaurant staff and delivered two complimentary glasses of champagne. We enjoyed a delicious fresh asparagus soup as an appetizer, I had the salmon entree and my husband had the scallops....
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GrandeColonial, Executive Chef at Nine-Ten, responded to this review
31 May 2013
Thank you so much for choosing to celebrate your anniversary at NINE-TEN Restaurant. I am grateful for the positive feedback you provided regarding your dining experience with us. It sounds like we did exactly what we strive to do each and every day in terms of service and quality of our food and presentation. I do hope next time you...
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Vancouver, Canada
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We should have reserved a table, but managed to squeeze in at the bar. It was very busy indeed and the staff did their best to keep up. We had some great appetizers and drinks. The atmosphere was very jovial. Would book a table next time!
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GrandeColonial, Director of Food & Beverage at Nine-Ten, responded to this review
29 May 2013
Dear Ednacloud:
Thanks for your kind note about the service you received while visiting NINE-TEN. The restaurant can get pretty busy so let me know personally next time you visit so I can reserve a table for you in advance. I am glad, however, that you were able to get a seat at the bar. It's a great spot to...
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Phoenix, Arizona
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This restaurant is located in the Grand Colonial hotel, and has an impressive cocktail list with garden-to-glass tendencies. The food is incredible; I had the hibachi sashimi, and it was the best I've ever had. The beef brisket was fork-tender and toothsome, and desserts showed a similar touch of genius. Service was courteous and knowledgeable.
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GrandeColonial, Sommelier at Nine-Ten, responded to this review
29 May 2013
Hi Niki-
Thanks so much for the kudos about your recent dinner at NINE-TEN! I'm so happy you had a chance to escape the Arizona heat and experience not only our cuisine, but some of our seasonal cocktails, as well. We take great pride in our "farm to table" concept and appreciate your recognition of our "garden-to-glass tendencies". Please do...
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Atlanta, Georgia
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We had breakfast and the French Toast was superb! It was served with very little syrup but it wasn't needed. My husband really enjoyed his omelet also.
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GrandeColonial, Executive Chef at Nine-Ten, responded to this review
16 May 2013
Hi Anita -
So glad you had the opportunity to dine with us during your recent visit to the Grande Colonial hotel. Our Brioche French Toast is one of our best selling breakfast items. Next time I hope you will stop by for lunch or dinner!
Jason Knibb, Executive Chef
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Los Angeles, California
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We were staying at the hotel that this restaurant is located in, Grande Colonial, and decided to grab breakfast here since we thought it would be a good, quick option. It was anything but that.
We were greeted and told to sit wherever we wanted when we walked in, but after waiting over 5 mins for menus and water we...
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GrandeColonial, General Manager at Nine-Ten, responded to this review
15 May 2013
Dear Jasbap8 -
I am very disappointed to read your comments about your breakfast at NINE-TEN. This is clearly not the level of service we strive to provide our customers and I apologize for your experience. Please know that I am following up immediately with our management team to determine why your table did not receive the same kind of...
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Redlands, California
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The food and the presentation was outstanding! We had heard of the executive chef and he didn't disappoint. In addition to the usual menu, you can choose a 3 or a 5 course option from the existing menu choices, It was certainly the best value!
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GrandeColonial, Executive Chef at Nine-Ten, responded to this review
13 May 2013
Dear Polobear99 -
Thank you for dining with us during your trip down to La Jolla. I see you were also a guest of the Grande Colonial hotel and I am happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. I honestly believe our 3-course Market Menu is the best value in town. But if you really want to experience something, try...
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Culver City, California
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I'd been planning a 3-day weekend in La Jolla for some time. But as time approached, I'd completely forgotten to reserve a table at Nine-Ten for dinner. As luck would have it, no tables were available when I checked Open Table. I called the restaurant directly and the young woman who assisted me couldn't have been more gracious. She reserved...
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GrandeColonial, Executive Chef at Nine-Ten, responded to this review
13 May 2013
Dear GareThere:
Your review is exactly the type of review I love to read. Thank you! It sounds like your experience was positive from start to finish. I'm really glad to hear we were able to squeeze you in! Ironically, I am just finishing up the recipe for the Braised Artichokes for a journalist and am happy you enjoyed the...
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Portland, Oregon
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This new restaurant in the Grande Colonial hotel is a real hit with us. The four of us tried the chef's tasting menu with wine pairing, the twist was that we got different dishes so our experience was doubled when shared. The food courses were beautifully presented and close to perfection. The wine pairing was inventive and well done. Service...
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GrandeColonial, Executive Chef at Nine-Ten, responded to this review
11 May 2013
Thanks, 52024Pelle_60:
So glad you had a chance to dine with us while visiting all the way from Portland. And thanks for choosing to put yourselves at my mercy with our "Mercy of the Chef" tasting menu. It's always so fun for me to get creative in the kitchen and try new things on adventurous diners. I hope you'll be...
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We are a swiss foodie family who recentely travelled through California with stops in SF, LA and San Diego - with a stopover in Vegas. We have dinnered two times at nine ten and this easy the best restaurant of the whole trip. Chef Jason Knibb serves a fantastically refined, light cuisine that is definetly worth the price. His talent...
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GrandeColonial, Executive Chef at Nine-Ten, responded to this review
9 May 2013
Thank you very much for your comments about dining at NINE-TEN. I appreciate you choosing our restaurant during your recent trip to the States and am even happier to hear that you came back more than once. We’re really lucky in San Diego to have some of the best farmers around, which allows me to develop our menus around their...
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