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Often referred to as the “Jewell by the Sea”, the coastal community of La Jolla is known for its picturesque beaches and stately home.
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In La Jolla Shores, Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters presents the Banana Hammock ($16) featuring a blend of Jamaican rums, banana liqueur, coconut, pineapple, and lime. The beachy beverage is from Bar Manager Andrew Phillips, who came to Sandpiper from Cellar 335, one of the top-rated tiki bars in the NYC area according to Yelp. Other rum-based cocktails on the menu include the Aloha Kope ($15), which includes rum, espresso, allspice coconut cream, vanilla and cinnamon.
National Rum Day
Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters in La Jolla Shores presents the Banana Hammock, featuring a blend of Jamaican rums, banana liqueur, coconut, pineapple, and lime. The beachy beverage is from Bar Manager Andrew Phillips, who came to Sandpiper from Cellar 335, one of the top-rated tiki bars in the NYC area according to Yelp. Other rum-based cocktails on the menu include the Aloha Kope, which includes rum, espresso, allspice coconut cream, vanilla, and cinnamon. Sandpiper is located a short walk from the beach, offering a host of shareables, seafood, and wood-fired meats from Executive Chef Marty Fay.
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If you're looking for variety, Sandpiper Woodfire Grill & Oysters offers shellfish from three different coasts — West, East and Baja.
New menu items added for Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oyster Bar
Celebrating its second anniversary in La Jolla Shores, Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oyster Bar, a slice of the East Coast in California, recently launched its summer menu with several new additions.
A casual neighborhood restaurant at 2259 Avenida De La Playa blocks from La Jolla Shores Beach, Sandpiper is co-owned by founder George Hauer and chef Trey Foshee.
A sister restaurant to renowned Georges at the Cove in La Jolla, Sandpiper offers numerous amenities including indoor dining, a fireplace, a fresh oyster bar, and a dog-friendly patio.
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Tucked away in the breezy ambiance of La Jolla Shores, Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters offers a dining experience that's as delightful as its seaside location.
Just blocks from the beach, this Fodor's Travel "Best Bet" boasts a menu from Executive Chef Marty Fay that masterfully showcases the smoky allure of the wood-fired grill along with, of course, oysters.
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Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters, a Fodor's Travel "Best Bet" that's a short walk from La Jolla Shores, offers hearty chicken wings with Old Bay Buffalo sauce along with the traditional celery and ranch or blue cheese.
The shareable is discounted during Happy Hour, which is "all day" on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 AM
to 5:30 PM. Happy hour for Sunday to Thursday is from 4 PM to 5:30 PM.
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There’s no ambivalence towards bivalves. Slippery, savory, and sweet oysters trigger a gag reflex in some and moans of delight in others. (I happen to fall firmly in the second camp. Give me a seafood tower over a dessert cart any day.)
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New Summer Menu at Sandpiper
Now Available. Sandpiper Wood-Fired Grill & Oysters—La Jolla Shores’ casual-cool oyster bar and restaurant—debuts a refreshed summer menu by executive chef Marty Fay. New additions include the smoked albacore dip (pictured) accompanied by “everything bagel” crackers, pickles and a soft boiled egg; swordfish schnitzel with German potato salad and marinated cucumbers; cod croquettes with bechamel and lemon aioli; and a panzanella salad with tomatoes, burrata, peaches and sourdough. See website for hours. 2259 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, 858.228.5655. sandpipersd.com
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Often referred to as the “Jewell by the Sea”, the coastal community of La Jolla is known for its picturesque beaches and stately home.
Sandpiper launches summer menu
La Jolla restaurant Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters has launched a new summer menu. Some of the plates include swordfish schnitzel with German potato salad and marinated cucumbers; panzanella with tomato, burrata, peaches and sourdough bread; croqueta de bacalao with cod, bechamel and lemon aioli; and albacore dip with smoked albacore, bagel crackers, soft boiled egg and pickles (above). Executive chef Marty Fay created the summer menu. 2259 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla. (858) 228-5655, sandpipersd.com
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As the sister restaurant of La Jolla’s Georges at the Cove, this laid-back restaurant is the perfect spot to chill with friends after a day in the sand and share oysters from the raw bar or rosemary Parmesan fries dipped in jalapeño ranch. Grab a seat on the dog-friendly patio or head indoors for grilled favorites including octopus, prime rib, and cast-iron focaccia with honey ricotta. A smoky element takes flavors up a notch, with nearly every dish touching the wood-fired grill. Sunday brunch and happy hour (Sunday--Thursday, 4–5:30 pm; Friday and Saturday all day) are both on point, especially with tempting offers that include a dozen oysters on the house with any purchase of a bottle of Champagne.
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The La Jolla Shores restaurant is seriously robust, offered from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with $4 off draft beer, wine, specialty cocktails, and well drinks and an extensive list of food that includes menu favorites like Baja fish tacos, smash burgers, steamed mussels, and crispy shrimp.
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Sandpiper’s Hot New Summer Menu
Executive Chef Marty Fay of Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters in La Jolla Shores has released his summer menu, which includes several new additions:
Albacore Dip (smoked albacore, everything bagel crackers, soft-boiled egg, pickles)
Croqueta de Bacalao (cod, bechamel, lemon aioli)
Panzanella (tomato, burrata, peaches, sourdough)
Swordfish Schnitzel (German potato salad, labne, marinated cucumbers)
Street Corn Rockefeller (Blue Devil oysters, corn, cotija, guajillo, bacon, breadcrumbs)
Fried Oysters (maque choux, remoulade, picked jalepeno)
Fusili Pesto (corn, tomato, squash)
Soft Shell Crab Parm (bucatini, heirloom tomato, mozzarella, basil)
Hawaiian Cheesecake (ube, mango, coconut & rum whipped ganache)
The La Jolla Shores restaurant, located at 2259 Avenida De La Playa, has its second anniversary this month. To celebrate, Happy Hour is “all day” on Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 5:30 PM, as well as from 4 PM to 5:30 PM on Sunday to Thursday.
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Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters, located just blocks from the beach, offers indoor dining, a dog-friendly patio, and a varied menu that includes fresh oysters, pasta, salads, and a wide selection of shareable plates.
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We also talk general San Diego restaurant news: Hillcrest’s Dumplings n More is opening in Escondido, the owners of Las Hadas Bar & Grill in the Gaslamp are opening a new spot next door, and The Lodge at Torrey Pines is launching its Artisan Table Signature Wine Dinners with top California wineries starting June 20, featuring Silver Oak and OVID Wineries. It’s also re-launching its Playing with Fire outdoor grilling sessions, with guests like Drew Deckman, Chef Marty Fay with Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters and Pure Project Brewing, and many more.