Jack's La Jolla

Frommer's Review

This multistory epicurean funhouse rises from sidewalk coffee stop to third-floor sushi bar, with a fine dining component and a couple of bars and lounges (with live music and DJs) thrown in for good measure. Jack's is built around an open-air courtyard that can take full advantage of sunny days and mild nights but can also button up when it gets chilly. Jack's is also built around the talents and modern American fare of chef/owner Tony DiSalvo, formerly chef de cuisine at Jean-Georges in New York City. Jack's middle level features the chic Wall Street Bar, the most sedate of Jack's lounge areas, and The Dining Room at Jack's. This formal dining space is modern but warm. One caveat: The closer you get to the atrium, the more sound you'll hear welling up from the lower depths. Entrees here may include Muscovy duck breast with kumquat preserve, cocoa, and clove; slow-baked king salmon with artichokes and bacon; Jidori chicken in a pineapple-cardamom broth; and lamb loin with spice crumbs and sour cherries. Jack's Grille provides more casual, less expensive dining; the Ocean Room offers lunch and dinner (and has private cabanas with ocean views); while the Sidewalk Cafe serves baked goods, pizzas, panini, smoothies, and salads.

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