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Whisknladle is a new-again La Jolla restaurant and lounge, taking the Fresh and Fresh-er roots back to the basics. This new neighborhood bistro features Executive Chef Ryan Johnston’s gourmet “tapas-style” dishes, served in a modern, minimalistic lounge design. Whisknlade may be known for comfort food, but these dishes surpass the standards. Influenced by the Mediterranean Riveria, Johnston buys only local organic produce and bakes, churns, smokes, and ages everything in-house, creating a new vibe with his old-world approach. Share a few tapas-style dishes with friends in the dining room, or opt for the wine program within the after-hours bar and lounge.
About San Diego Whisknladle Restaurant
Whisknladle is a neighborhood spot that takes a back to the basics approach to food and dining. The restaurant specializes in Gourmet Comfort Food that is tasty, honest, healthy and fresh, meant to satisfy the belly and satiate the soul.
Arturo Kassel, owner and proprietor and Ryan Johnston, executive chef and partner have created a signature restaurant that is an extension of their personalities and reflection of who they are: fun, playful, energetic and obsessed with using the highest-quality ingredients, from responsible and sustainable farming and ranching sources. Whisknladle purchases all of its ingredients from local organic farms and growers like Chino Farms and La Milpa. Chef Johnston also bakes, churns, smokes, ages, cures and pickles everything in-house, from baking bread, curing and aging meats, to churning ice-cream and making pasta – taking a very old-world approach in his kitchen creating dishes hand-made dishes made from scratch.
Patrons will enjoy the pours of Whisknladle’s Signature Wine Program, which offers uncompromisingly fine wines from reputable and conscientious wine makers at a value driven price. Wines are sold by the bottle, glass or ½ glass, and can be perfectly paired with menu items such as Brick Chicken with saffron risotto, pea vines and harissa; Spicy Catalan Shrimp with crushed garlic & chili oil; and Niman Ranch Hangar Steak with au poirve and fries. Traditional snacks such as Truffle Potato Chips and Chicken Wings with chilies, basil and Italian fish sauce can also be found on the menu and are perfect with a late night brew or cocktail.
Whisknladle also offers an after-hours lounge that will provide a casual atmosphere for live music and a “late-night” menu. The double-sided bar – positioned partly indoor and partly on the covered outdoor patio– allows patrons to socialize in the open evening air or cozy up indoors. A unique environment and concept for La Jolla, the lounge will serve until 1:30am on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Price : $$$
- Cuisine : Desserts, Fusion, Mediterranean, Sunday Brunch
- Featuring : Beer, Bar, Full Bar, Bar Dining
, Wine List
, Lounge, Happy Hour, Late Night
, Patio / Outdoor Dining, Banquet / Private Rooms, Weekend Brunch
- Location : La Jolla
- Dining Style : Casual Dining
- Dress Code : Business Casual
- Hours of Operation:
Monday-Sunday:11:00AM - 1:30AM
- Payment Options : All Types
- Executive Chef : Ryan Johnston
- Does this Restaurant Accepts Walk-Ins : Yes
- Private Party / Banquet Phone : 858-551-7575
- Entertainment Description : After-Hours Lounge – An after hours lounge with double-sided bar - half indoor and half outdoor - featuring live music and a limited menu served until 1:30 a.m. on the weekends provides a casual atmosphere that fills a much needed niche in downtown La Jolla.
- Restaurant Website : Visit the Website
- Reservations Phone : 858.551.7575
