Whisknladle

Item: Whisknladle
Author: Katie Dillon

Cuisine: American

Last updated on October 14, 2017

Price Range: $$$

10Best Says

With a farm-to-table approach, Whisknladle succeeds in making simple food taste extraordinary. The menu changes with the season and is void of fuss. Everything is made from scratch, including the tonics and purees for the artisanal cocktails. Brunch is served on both Saturday and Sunday. Favorite dishes include banana butterscotch bread, spicy buttermilk fried chicken and hangar steak and eggs though guests can also order off of the popular lunch menu. Happy hour is 7 days per week from 3:00-6:00pm with discounts on tapas, sangria, wine and cocktails. They also have a private dining room that seats up to 16 people.

Address:

1044 Wall Street
La Jolla, CA 92037

Phone:

8585517575

Website:

whisknladle.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Katie Dillon
San Diego Local Expert

Brunch: "Try the banana bread french toast with peanut butter caramel, banana, candied bacon, peanuts and vanilla ice cream."
La Jolla's Best Restaurants: "Order the Cutting Board which is a beautifully-presented artisanal cheese and meat platter complete with housemade condiments and dried fruits."
Best Restaurants: "Order the Cutting Board which is a beautifully-presented artisanal cheese and meat platter complete with mustards and dried fruits."

Best for Brunch Because: The indoor/outdoor vibe of the restaurant makes it an ideal spot for a cucumber mimosa (yum) on a sunny day in La Jolla.
Best for La Jolla's Best Restaurants Because: Food is simple and consistently delicious. The ambiance is casual and the servers are extremely knowledgeable about the wine selection and menu.
Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: The servers know their wine and make excellent pairing recommendations. It's casual and hip, with mostly housemade ingredients and a La Jolla favorite.