Great Maple La Jolla Utc - San Diego

We really wanted to like this place because the atmosphere is really cozy. The problem came food and service. The food is delicious, but WAY to large portions, probably justifying the high price tag. Do you really need 2 donuts and then two little tenderloins from chicken? Balance was gone. Our server also changed without any announcement that caused confusion and we waited for 45 minutes after our plates were done for everyone to ask if we wanted our bill. We had to wait 20 minutes for a straw and more water. Everything was a waiting period and had to be asked. Do not come with big groups, it only causes frustration and ruins the experience. The best option would be to get to the bar with a friend or two and just take a drink. Be ready, drinks were almost $20 per.

We stopped by chance at lunch and sat in the bar. The place jumped. I couldn't imagine how the breakfast brunch is crazy on the weekend. We had some appetizers and drinks. The service was solid. The food was very good. Would definitely go back to have a full meal (mental note.... check if they take reservations).

Great service and great food!!! My husband and I went here at 8:30 and it wasn't busy with any means, so we were sitting right away. I got the French Toast Logs and it was delicious. If you want something sweet for breakfast, it's that! It was deceptive filling I could eat only two of the French toast logs and the other half boxed up and it was just as delicious the next morning. My husband ordered the house smoked bovine brisket hash and he was not disappointed. The eggs were perfectly stabbed and the dish prahled with flavors. Needless to say he had no remains! Definitely recommend this place If I could, I would have ordered almost everything on the menu!

Got the Brisket Burger/Sandwich that is smoked in the house and it was fantastic. How can be, the grill sauce was not excessively sweet, as 90% of the generic sauces are, it was perfect. I got a side salad, because if I had pommes, I would have been in a dining room, the portions are huge! They were great so that the dog allowed inside, they even gave the pup a water cup. The amazing customer service and the beautiful venue hold me back here for a long time. Plan to wait for a little bit, even with a reservation, it is a busy place on weekends.

Food and service was both equally amazing. As for prices, you definitely get more than expected with the breakfast items, the rest of the menu is fairly priced but on the pricey end of things. My kids ordered the French toast logs, and silver dollar pancakes (adult serving). Both said their food was fluffy through out all of it, and my youngest said they were the best pancakes he ever had. I ordered the salmon board. Not only did the salmon melt in my mouth but what they put on it to caramelize (I think it was brown sugar) enhanced the flavors so much. We also ordered the portobello fries. My boys don't like mushrooms but loved these. I love mushrooms and thought these were amazing and will try to make them myself. I also ordered the key lime pie and it was the perfect blend of sweet and tasty and had the consistency of cheesecake (which is how prefer it). Our server was Claire, and she was very kind, accommodating (we were a party of 10, with lots of kids), and professional. She entertained the kids, got all of our orders down flawlessly, and kept us very informed on the status of our food as well as just checking to see if we needed anything else. Highly recommend this establishment.