La Jolla's latest village hangout focuses on a slow-food menu full of local ingredients, including beer and house-infused liquors
(858) 952-1736
1044 Wall St
(Girard Avenue)
San Diego,
CA
92037
32.8468
-117.2739
Neighborhoods: Northern, Village, Northern San Diego
Hours:
Sun-Thu 11:30am-9:30pm
Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:30pm
Price:
$$$
Whisknladle
Last updated 9.05.09
What People Are Saying About Whisknladle
The Owner
Whisknladle
Owner
Having been rated "Top New Restaurant Worldwide" by Conde Nast publications should tell you how good this restaurant really is & if that's not enough validation, ask the locals. Their philosophy is simple, "just as important as what is on the plate or how it tastes is where it came from and what it took to get there." That is why they have partnered up with local farmers, ranchers & fisherman committed to providing the best possible product in the most conscientious way. They have also dedicated themselves to baking, curing, ageing, pickling & churning everything in house so expect an…
The Editor

Erin Chambers
Citysearch
In Short – From the large patio in front full of garden-like tables, Whisknladle still shows signs of it's past life as "ladies-who-lunch" mecca, Fresh. But one glimpse of the sleek new bar and lounge zone with pendant lighting and shiny white ottomans, and we're reminded of its new life as simple, hip, neighborhood spot for drinks and food. Owner Arturo continues to work with chef Ryan on the slow food-focused menu, compiled of mostly local and sustainably produced produce. Standout appetizers include a tangy beet and tangerine salad, smokey grilled asparagus and rotating soups made…
One of the Best Restaurants in SD
by DangLad at Citysearch
From the second we reaced the door, our expectations were met and exceeded at Whisknladle. Our server was very knowledgable and explained the philosophy of the owner and restaurant. The food was amazing! The "Cutting Board" was excellent, and featured house cured and prepared meats and cheeses that were some of the best my wife and I had ever had. The flatbread pizza was very good as well. We got an additional side of veggies (locally organically grown, like most food here) which was also stupendous. The veggies including yellow squash, zuccini, corn, green beans, and eggplants. For dessert, my wife and I split a scoop of the chocolate peanut butter ice cream, which included some berries and a wafflecone-esque cup. Completely out of this world! All throughout our meal, servers would stop by very often and ask how we were doing or take our empty dishes. Highest recommendations!
- Pros: Excellent, inventive food and wonderful service
- Cons: A little pricey, but you get what you pay for!
All Around Great Place
by pocachica at Citysearch
My friends and I tried Whisk & Ladle on a recommendation from a friend. We arrived on a Friday night and sat out on the covered patio. We started by ordering one of the many unusual cocktails on the menu containing everything from lavender to chili peppers. The menu lists the dishes in order of light to heavy dishes. We ordered asparagus, spicy shrimp, flatbread pizza and mussels to start. Everyone was really happy with the variety and freshness of the dishes. I had butternut squash ravioli in a delicious rich and sweet sauce and others tried fish or steak dishes. We thought the ambiance and service was great.
favorite place for late night drinks and friends
by jd105 at Citysearch
A couple of my girlfriends mentioned a cool new restaurant and lounge they had just been to. They suggested that we go there for our next get together. So the other night a couple of us headed there in the later evening to have a few drinks and some late night food. I was surprised to find drinks with ingredients that I had not really seen around town. We all tried to order a different one to get to try all of them. There was a passion fruit sangria, one with smoked pear and vanilla pear with rum, and another with Sweet & Vicious basil rum, watermelon, habanero syrup. We also ordered some of the food off the Happy Hour meeting it was really great too. What a fun night!
The Details on Whisknladle
Where to Sit:
The tables in the covered patio are perfect for discrete people-watching.
Parking:
Up to two hours of validated parking is available at Hotel Parisi on Herschel Avenue.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Quiet, View Dining, Private Rooms, Date Spot, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Outdoor Dining, Theater District Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Fireplace, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Prix Fixe Menu
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Message from Whisknladle
- Freshest Local Ingredients
- Happy Hour 7 Days a Week
- Private Parties
Having been rated "Top New Restaurant Worldwide" by Conde Nast publications should tell you how good this restaurant really is & if that's not enough validation, ask the locals. Their philosophy is simple, "just as important as what is on the plate or how it tastes is where it came from and what it took to get there." That is why they have partnered up with local farmers, ranchers & fisherman committed to providing the best possible product in the most conscientious way. They have also dedicated themselves to baking, curing, ageing, pickling & churning everything in house so expect an ever-changing seasonal menu designed to satisfy the seasoned gourmand or the simple eater. Be sure to try some of the house favorites like the cutting board with house cured meats and cheeses, some foodie selections like roasted bone marrow, sweet breads or braised pork belly and for everyone else, there's







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