Prime Seafood and a View

With its expanse of windows, a très chic lounge, and two decks overlooking the La Jolla Cove, Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a strong contender for the city’s best view. As for the California cuisine, it’s a matter of splurging on top-notch steaks and fresh seafood with a few Asian twists thrown in. A Wine Spectator award-winning wine list doesn’t hurt either. Premium hand-cut steaks include a 12-ounce filet mignon embellished with cracked black peppercorns and cognac sauce and an enormous 22–ounce USDA Prime bone-in rib eye that’s enough for two to share. Experience the joined tang and texture in the broiled Pacific swordfish with Jonah crab and avocado, perked up with red chile vinaigrette, or the North Atlantic scallops sautéed with citrus fruits, almonds, and brown butter. The bananas Foster flambéed tableside is the only way to close!  -Maria Desiderata Montana

1270 Prospect St., La Jolla

789 West Harbor Drive, San Diego