Beginning our pre-theater La Jolla explorations, in the wake of Jai's decline. Before Limelight (not great, but good enough to stay past intermission), we tried Clay's.
--great ocean/LJ view
--not really a hot spot
--prices high but decent if you do happy hour in the bar or get a restaurant.com gift certificate
--comfy chairs - did I mention the view?
--my ahi tuna tower was delicious; really liked my wild mushroom ravioli
--awesome mojito: lots of lime and mint
--they have a whole vegetarian menu
Was this my favorite restaurant ever? No.
Was it pleasant? Yes.
Would I go back? Sure - why not, if I need something pre-theater.
Definitely worth a visit!
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I expected it to be hipper, given the location, view, etc. Further proof that most places with a fab view in San Diego stop trying after they reach "decent" (e.g Marine Room, Bertrands). Exceptions: C-Level, Georges (roof terrace only)? I still like Clay's, but wouldn't do it if I only had one night out and wanted something really good. The Ahi tower was our favorite as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting, Dr. T! I totally agree: it is not a must-visit for one meal for tourists. But the ahi tower is quite delicious and that view really is awesome. I will probably try it again with a restaurant.com certificate!
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