Donovan's SteakhouseEmail Me
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4340 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92122 Get Directions
San Diego, CA 92122 Get Directions
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Top Sentiments among Donovan's Steakhouse Reviewers
Best steaks
Great wine list
Expensive family meal
Outstanding Filet Mignon
Great ribeyes
Perfect dinner date
Good husbands Cajun Prime Rib
Excellent side dishes
Pricey menu items
Best creme brulee
Customer Reviews (33)
Conor
on Citysearch Jul 08, 2009On my visit in May of 2009 I went here as part of a business dinner. While at dinner a busser spilled a gravy boat of ketchup on my lap. Apologies were profuse and appreciated. The manager came over and told me to send him a ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 14, 2009Donovan's steakhouse in La Jolla was an experience that I most definitely will not forget. Although the food, ambiance, as well as coursing was excellent the service had completely ruined the evening. Our server, ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 09, 2009The high prices don't equate to the quality of food or service delivered. There is a lack of quality ambiance. I think I can get a better steak, and better service, with a similar ambiance at Sizzler Steakhouse. Very ... (more)
Cocobilli
on Citysearch Sep 29, 2008The staff is friendly and very professional. The waiters are freindly, attentive without being bothersome, knowledgable, and handle any request to make your experience wonderful. The wine list is excellent and ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 22, 2008I have only gone here for drinks and it is fabulous!! Their appetizers are hearty and the martinis are potent. Despite the super dark lighting I thoroughly enjoyed my happy hour and look forward to going there for ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 21, 2008Very disappointing!! I was not impressed by Donovan??????s at all. The food and service were mediocre at best. The booth was old and worn. I do not recommend this place... not worth the money. ... (more)
Fdobrian
on Citysearch Jul 09, 2008My wife and I dined at Donovan's on 7/8/08 and were underwhelmed, to say the least. Aside from a salad that was served with yellow lettuce, tasteless "homemade" bread, the least impressive crab cakes (cake, ... (more)
Debra10
on Citysearch Jul 06, 2008We asked for a quiet setting with a table allowing us to both sit at the same corner so I could speak directly into my husband's right ear (hearing issue). They sat us right next to the only other occupied table in the ... (more)
happymom22
on Citysearch Jun 01, 2008Apparently this restaurant prefers if you don't bring your little ones. We were out celebrating my dad's birthday and brought our 10 mo. old (still in infant car seat) and 2 1/2 yr old. Of course I made reservations ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 16, 2008Toss up between Donovan and Ruth Chris. Both decent restaurants. Still think that outback steakhouse has better flavor. However, if you want to have a traditional steak experience Donvovan is a good place in SD ... (more)
