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The Crown Room at Hotel Del Coronado
by: Jenny Bengen
The Crown Room at Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118
Locals call it “The Del,” and the elaborate Sunday brunches once served in the Prince of Wales restaurant are now being served in the beautiful Crown Room towards the front of the hotel. At over 13,000 square feet, The Crown Room manages to fill to capacity its impressive space every Sunday between 9 and 2 for hot buffet brunch. Tasty temptations include eggs Benedict, fresh sea food, quiche Lorraine and various types of pasta. Sushi, Mexican entrees, salads and grilled salmon are available as well, so plan to come with a stomach that’s bigger than your eyes, for once. A polite and friendly wait staff will quickly attend to your every need, including refills of Mimosas.
Cuisine Type: Californian, New American
Nine-Ten
by: Jenny Bengen
Nine-Ten 910 Prospect St, La Jolla, 92037 (858) 964-5400 Situated between Fay and Girard in downtown La Jolla next to the Grande Colonial Hotel, Nine-Ten offers patrons some of the best and classiest sidewalk dining in San Diego. Beautiful views of the ocean can be viewed from the indoor Grand Terrace. The restaurant is known for its fresh menu selections, many of which use produce from local farms or international locales, including the sizeable and impressive wine menu. If you’re feeling adventurous or simply can’t decide, go for the “Mercy of the Chef” option, which is $70 or $110 with paired wine selections. Nine-Ten offers intriguing selections such as the Harissa Marinated Shrimp. Cuisine Type: Californian, Asian