Where to Find the Best Late Night Eats in La Jolla
After a night out at La Jolla Playhouse or after spending a whole day at the beach, we all need a little something to fill our empty stomachs. However, it can be hard to find a La Jolla restaurant open after 10 pm! To help, we’ve rounded up all the best late night eats in La Jolla.
Open 24 Hours
Rigoberto’s is a locals go-to late night eatery known for their salsa bar and substantial burritos. If you need a good chile relleno, carne asada burrito, California burrito, or some dank carne asada fries you won’t be disappointed. Find them at 6990 La Jolla Blvd.
Open Late on Weekdays
Popular with students, the Living Room Coffeehouse (cover and top image) is open until 2 am every day and offers a variety of coffee drinks, desserts, and meals. The first floor has both a bistro and a full bar, and lots of tables and other seating to recharge or wind down or chill out upstairs in their Hookah bar where you can order drinks and food. Find them at 1010 Prospect St.
Hennessey’s Tavern La Jolla is an Irish-style pub, open until 2 am every day (according to their Facebook page). Stop by for great deals on drinks and food and daily specials! Find them at 7811 Herschel Ave.
Jose’s Courtroom is a Mexican restaurant and bar, open until 11 pm on Thursday and until 1 am on Friday and Saturday. Known for tasty dishes like ceviche, albondigas, and mahi mahi tacos, Jose’s also serves margaritas, beer, tequila and mezcal, and other drinks. Find them at 1037 Prospect St.
Shore Rider Bar along La Jolla Shores Beach is open until 11pm on weekdays and midnight on Friday and Saturday. Cold beers and seafood are Shore Rider’s specialties (try the Crispy Squid starters!) though the menu is mainly centered around classic burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Find them at 2168 Avenida De La Playa.
The Spot restaurant and bar is famous for their deep-dish Chicago style pizza and fine wines. The kitchen is open until 11 pm on weeknights and open until midnight on Friday and Saturday, though the bar serves until 1 am on on weeknights and 2 am on Friday and Saturday. Find them at 1005 Prospect St.
Herringbone La Jolla is open until 11 pm nightly serving drinks and savory bites! If you’re looking for something larger, they also serve dinner until 10 pm. Don’t miss Herringbone’s specialty cocktails and selection of local craft beers. Find them at 7837 Herschel Ave.
Open Late on Weekends Only
If you’re looking for some late night eats on the weekend, you have a few more options! Enjoy a crispy wood-fired pizza at Wheat and Water, open until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Find them at 5737 La Jolla Blvd.
You’ll find amazing Italian food at Piatti La Jolla! Piatti is open until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday. Find them at 2182 Avenida De La Playa.
Manhattan of La Jolla, located inside the Empress Hotel, serves fine Italian food and cocktails. Catch live music performances with the style of an old New York jazz club! Manhattan of La Jolla is open until 11 pm on Friday and Saturday. Find them at 7766 Fay Ave.
What are some of your late eating spots in La Jolla?
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