Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters

This casual neighborhood sister restaurant to La Jolla’s esteemed George’s at the Cove and just blocks from La Jolla Shores is also one of our fave spots for slurping oysters in San Diego. Savor a leisurely dinner in the cozy indoor dining room and bar or on the outdoor patio near the fireplace. Executive chef Marty Fay’s kitchen is centered around fire grilling, which touches nearly every part of the menu. There’s luscious gochujang-honey glazed Sticky Ribs, blistered shishito peppers, and cast-iron focaccia to share along with a house-made banger plate, Niman Ranch pork chop, and Snake River trout, plus slow-grilled prime rib on Friday and Saturday for mains. The cocktail menu leans toward the classic and spirit-forward, along with fun tropical favorites like Mai Tais and Colada Daiquiris, and there’s an extensive wine list curated by resident advanced sommelier Evan Vallee.
How to book: Walk-ins are accepted if seating is available; otherwise, reserve a table online.

This casual neighborhood sister restaurant to La Jolla’s esteemed George’s at the Cove is just blocks from La Jolla Shores—in addition to being one of our fave spots for oysters in SD. Savor a leisurely dinner in the cozy indoor dining room and bar or on the outdoor patio near the fireplace. The kitchen is centered around fire grilling, which touches nearly every part of the menu. There are blistered shishito peppers and cast-iron focaccia to share, along with a house-made sausage platter, double-cut pork chop, and ricotta cavatelli, plus prime rib on Friday and Saturday. The cocktail menu leans toward the classics and spirit-forward, along with fun tropical favorites like Mai Tais and Coconut Lime Daiquiris, and there’s a compelling wine list from resident advanced sommelier Evan Vallee.
How to book: Walk-ins are accepted if seating is available; otherwise, reserve a table online.

Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters, the La Jolla Shores sister restaurant to Trey Foshee’s Georges at the Cove, will be serving an á la carte Thanksgiving dinner featuring two delectable entrées—Slow-Roasted Turkey Breast or Slow-Roasted Prime Rib, served with gravy and cranberry sauce. Sides include all the classics: cornbread and house-made Sausage Stuffing, Smoked Turkey Collard Greens, Candied Yams, Sharp Cheddar Baked Mac and Cheese, and Parker House rolls, and Aly’s Pecan Pie for dessert. Sandpiper’s regular menu of wood-fired entrees and raw and cooked seafood will also be available, in case you want a non-traditional feast. Sandpiper is also offering a limited number of Thanksgiving meals to-go that serve four people, including Slow-Roasted Turkey Breast with gravy, cranberry sauce, cornbread, house-made Sausage Stuffing, Smoked Turkey Collard Greens, Candied yams, Sharp Cheddar Baked Macaroni and Cheese, and Parker House rolls. Slow-Roasted Prime Rib and Aly’s Brown Butter Apple Crumb Pie can be added at an additional cost. Call to order at 858-228-5655 by Tuesday, November 22 for pickup on Thanksgiving Day.
Cost: Dine-in Thanksgiving a la carte items range from $8-$50. Take out dinner costs $115, prime rib option is $50 and Aly’s brown butter apple crumb pie is $38.
How to book: Reservations can be made online.

Landing in the spot that most recently housed Galaxy Taco, Trey Foshee and the team from George’s at the Cove’s latest venture is Sandpiper, a casual neighborhood spot headed by Galaxy’s Christine Rivera. Dressed in Bullwhip hot sauce, mignonette, and lemon, a half-dozen oysters goes for $18, a dozen for $34. Stop by during happy hour from 4-5:30 pm when the price drops to $2 per oyster, or order a bottle of Champagne and get a dozen on the house.
How to book: Reservations can be made via Tock. Walk-ins are accepted if seating is available.