Recently visited here for brunch with family. There was nice outdoor seating but as it was raining, the staff accommodated us inside. There was great, pleasant live music. Food was delicious, although a couple of mix ups with the orders but the staff were great.
db7477
We thoroughly enjoyed Saturday brunch at the Farmer & Seahorse. It’s located on the top floor of the Alexandria in the Bio-Technology research park across from Torrey Pines Golf Course. The restaurant is large, has a huge outdoor patio, playground and an antique McCormick farm tractor… surreal. It also offers great service, food options, large portions and reasonable (for La Jolla) prices. I loved the Breakfast Burrito (sans tortilla) with a smoothie… ordinarily I would have opted for the Bloody Mary but there were children present.
My L
This place is so cute and a hidden gem tucked away near The Lodge and connected to The Alexandria. I’ve been here before for happy hour and this is my first for brunch. Very pet friendly, kid friendly, lots of grass and outdoor seating. We had reservations at 10 for a party of 16 that crammed at a table with 14 of us and two people sat at another table. At about two hours, they kindly kicked us out of our table for another party. We hung around for another two hours at the backyard lounge chairs on the grass. Lots of shade and great atmosphere. I had a toss up between getting lobster benedict ($32) or short rib Benedict ($29). Their food is more on the pricy side. I couldn’t get myself to spend that much on lobster and went with the short rib. Really good. You had choice of fries, potatoes or greens. I got greens. Our server didn’t ask everyone so some people had fries as default and got it changed to greens when it came out. For my drink, I got the lychee rum punch. It was sweet and fruity with lots of kick especially being on an empty stomach. They don’t split checks and added on 20% gratuity. Make sure you bring cash or Venmo each other. Overall, this place is a great hang out and loved the atmosphere.
my82pink
This place is so cute and a hidden gem tucked away near The Lodge and connected to The Alexandria. I’ve been here before for happy hour and this is my first for brunch. Very pet friendly, kid friendly, lots of grass and outdoor seating. We had reservations at 10 for a party of 16 that crammed at a table with 14 of us and two people sat at another table. At about two hours, they kindly kicked us out of our table for another party. We hung around for another two hours at the backyard lounge chairs on the grass. Lots of shade and great atmosphere. I had a toss up between getting lobster benedict ($32) or short rib Benedict ($29). Their food is more on the pricy side. I couldn’t get myself to spend that much on lobster and went with the short rib. Really good. You had choice of fries, potatoes or greens. I got greens. Our server didn’t ask everyone so some people had fries as default and got it changed to greens when it came out. For my drink, I got the lychee rum punch. It was sweet and fruity with lots of kick especially being on an empty stomach. They don’t split checks and added on 20% gratuity. Make sure you bring cash or Venmo each other. Overall, this place is a great hang out and loved the atmosphere.
394MichaelP
best place to eat brunch, loved it. great food, great service, great location. will go here everytime in SD. A must eat place. Can get crowded so make reservations.
Getaway40326673692
We enjoyed a delicious Saturday brunch in this beautiful spot. Comfortable & contemporary atmosphere. The food was fresh and delicious.
378cmcs
Super tasty food. The portions weren’t huge, but they were filling and very well seasoned. Lovely location, quiet, peaceful.
jsoukup7
My wife and I spent 5 days at the Lodge at Torrey Pines and went to Farmer and Seahorse for at least one meal everyday. The first day was on a Saturday for brunch and the place was absolutely buzzing. Every table seemed to be full yet we were greeted cheerfully and seated promptly. Our server (Theodora?) was excellent. I had the Sunrise over Nashville and my wife had the seasonal fruit. It was a delightful experience from start to finish, hence the returning every day afterwards. During the course of the week, we had something different on the menu everyday and everything was good. Great menu and the staff runs like a well-oiled machine. Highly recommend.
495deanm
We've gone there for brunch twice on the weekends. Their Banana Foster French toast is amazing. Everyone who had the Sunrise Over Nashville said it was so good. The chicken is a little spicy. The Lobster Benedict has a lot lobster. Definitely worth the money. I was really surprised how flavorful the Avocado Benedict was. I will say the no one was impressed with their potatoes. The French fries or salad is a better side. All their "For The Table" are good.
Michele C
Awesome venue in a bit of a strange location. Lots of available parking. Great restaurant for large groups as well. Service was excellent, the Blueberry & Stracciatella was fabulous. Nutty Professor alcohol free beverages were great. Would not recommend Chiaquiles as the portion was smaller than expected. A must do when in San Diego.
Great service and food! We had the lobster roll and the Wagyu burger. Both were tender with fresh bread. The lobster roll had lots of lobster which was great, very little stuffing or mayonaise. The Wagyu burger was juicy and nicely done on "medium". Save room for the truffle fries!
CoronadoCarol
We have been to lunch/brunch at Farmer and the Seahorse three times (and tried several more times). We love the place--it is hopping, the servers are great, and the vibe is wonderful. We have had three dishes during our visits. Two were unbelievably good--the lobster benedict, and the beet-cured salmon. The reason for 4 instead of 5 stars this time was the blue crab Louie salad. Most of the dishes at F and S are delightful to look at; this salad was not. We expected halves or quarters of hard boiled egg, slices or halves of tomato, and pieces of crab. We got a pile of lettuce with shredded crab and a few bits of egg and tomato mixed in. The butter lettuce was fresh and good, but there was way too much of it. The dressing was good--but not enough. Worst of all, the crab had fishy bits. Shreds of frozen or jarred crab is not worthy of this place. We will be back though ! There are lots of other things we are waiting to try. O
colinlR2386IA
Great place with good food and atmosphere. Of course the tractor is a hit for the kids and lot’s of space for them to run around.
CoronadoCarol
Everything about this place says, "awesome brunch venue." The patio seating area was hopping, with children and dogs playing on the adjacent lawn. The atmosphere is cheerful and welcoming. The service is excellent, as is the food. The lobster benedict with smashed fingerling potatoes was fantastic, with layers of flavor. The white wine sangria was good, and different. We can't wait to come back for the cheddar cheese waffle with Nashville fried chicken. They are open for Thursday and Friday Happy Hour and dinner too, but since we drive from Coronado we will stick to brunch.
nellie0212
I was looking for a location during Covid for my husband and I as well as another couple to have some wine and nice food. Farmhouse was a great selection. It sits within a beautiful landscape with lots of room between tables. Great selection of wines, light foods, great service and a feeling of pre-Covid. We spent 2 1/2 hrs enjoying the late afternoon and sunset. I highly recommend for a m perfect place to unwind and can’t wait for them to open again for dinner.
Recently visited here for brunch with family. There was nice outdoor seating but as it was raining, the staff accommodated us inside. There was great, pleasant live music. Food was delicious, although a couple of mix ups with the orders but the staff were great.
We thoroughly enjoyed Saturday brunch at the Farmer & Seahorse. It’s located on the top floor of the Alexandria in the Bio-Technology research park across from Torrey Pines Golf Course. The restaurant is large, has a huge outdoor patio, playground and an antique McCormick farm tractor… surreal. It also offers great service, food options, large portions and reasonable (for La Jolla) prices. I loved the Breakfast Burrito (sans tortilla) with a smoothie… ordinarily I would have opted for the Bloody Mary but there were children present.
This place is so cute and a hidden gem tucked away near The Lodge and connected to The Alexandria. I’ve been here before for happy hour and this is my first for brunch. Very pet friendly, kid friendly, lots of grass and outdoor seating. We had reservations at 10 for a party of 16 that crammed at a table with 14 of us and two people sat at another table. At about two hours, they kindly kicked us out of our table for another party. We hung around for another two hours at the backyard lounge chairs on the grass. Lots of shade and great atmosphere. I had a toss up between getting lobster benedict ($32) or short rib Benedict ($29). Their food is more on the pricy side. I couldn’t get myself to spend that much on lobster and went with the short rib. Really good. You had choice of fries, potatoes or greens. I got greens. Our server didn’t ask everyone so some people had fries as default and got it changed to greens when it came out. For my drink, I got the lychee rum punch. It was sweet and fruity with lots of kick especially being on an empty stomach. They don’t split checks and added on 20% gratuity. Make sure you bring cash or Venmo each other. Overall, this place is a great hang out and loved the atmosphere.
This place is so cute and a hidden gem tucked away near The Lodge and connected to The Alexandria. I’ve been here before for happy hour and this is my first for brunch. Very pet friendly, kid friendly, lots of grass and outdoor seating. We had reservations at 10 for a party of 16 that crammed at a table with 14 of us and two people sat at another table. At about two hours, they kindly kicked us out of our table for another party. We hung around for another two hours at the backyard lounge chairs on the grass. Lots of shade and great atmosphere. I had a toss up between getting lobster benedict ($32) or short rib Benedict ($29). Their food is more on the pricy side. I couldn’t get myself to spend that much on lobster and went with the short rib. Really good. You had choice of fries, potatoes or greens. I got greens. Our server didn’t ask everyone so some people had fries as default and got it changed to greens when it came out. For my drink, I got the lychee rum punch. It was sweet and fruity with lots of kick especially being on an empty stomach. They don’t split checks and added on 20% gratuity. Make sure you bring cash or Venmo each other. Overall, this place is a great hang out and loved the atmosphere.
best place to eat brunch, loved it. great food, great service, great location. will go here everytime in SD. A must eat place. Can get crowded so make reservations.
We enjoyed a delicious Saturday brunch in this beautiful spot. Comfortable & contemporary atmosphere. The food was fresh and delicious.
Super tasty food. The portions weren’t huge, but they were filling and very well seasoned. Lovely location, quiet, peaceful.
My wife and I spent 5 days at the Lodge at Torrey Pines and went to Farmer and Seahorse for at least one meal everyday. The first day was on a Saturday for brunch and the place was absolutely buzzing. Every table seemed to be full yet we were greeted cheerfully and seated promptly. Our server (Theodora?) was excellent. I had the Sunrise over Nashville and my wife had the seasonal fruit. It was a delightful experience from start to finish, hence the returning every day afterwards. During the course of the week, we had something different on the menu everyday and everything was good. Great menu and the staff runs like a well-oiled machine. Highly recommend.
We've gone there for brunch twice on the weekends. Their Banana Foster French toast is amazing. Everyone who had the Sunrise Over Nashville said it was so good. The chicken is a little spicy. The Lobster Benedict has a lot lobster. Definitely worth the money. I was really surprised how flavorful the Avocado Benedict was. I will say the no one was impressed with their potatoes. The French fries or salad is a better side. All their "For The Table" are good.
Awesome venue in a bit of a strange location. Lots of available parking. Great restaurant for large groups as well. Service was excellent, the Blueberry & Stracciatella was fabulous. Nutty Professor alcohol free beverages were great. Would not recommend Chiaquiles as the portion was smaller than expected. A must do when in San Diego.
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Great service and food! We had the lobster roll and the Wagyu burger. Both were tender with fresh bread. The lobster roll had lots of lobster which was great, very little stuffing or mayonaise. The Wagyu burger was juicy and nicely done on "medium". Save room for the truffle fries!
We have been to lunch/brunch at Farmer and the Seahorse three times (and tried several more times). We love the place--it is hopping, the servers are great, and the vibe is wonderful. We have had three dishes during our visits. Two were unbelievably good--the lobster benedict, and the beet-cured salmon. The reason for 4 instead of 5 stars this time was the blue crab Louie salad. Most of the dishes at F and S are delightful to look at; this salad was not. We expected halves or quarters of hard boiled egg, slices or halves of tomato, and pieces of crab. We got a pile of lettuce with shredded crab and a few bits of egg and tomato mixed in. The butter lettuce was fresh and good, but there was way too much of it. The dressing was good--but not enough. Worst of all, the crab had fishy bits. Shreds of frozen or jarred crab is not worthy of this place. We will be back though ! There are lots of other things we are waiting to try. O
Great place with good food and atmosphere. Of course the tractor is a hit for the kids and lot’s of space for them to run around.
Everything about this place says, "awesome brunch venue." The patio seating area was hopping, with children and dogs playing on the adjacent lawn. The atmosphere is cheerful and welcoming. The service is excellent, as is the food. The lobster benedict with smashed fingerling potatoes was fantastic, with layers of flavor. The white wine sangria was good, and different. We can't wait to come back for the cheddar cheese waffle with Nashville fried chicken. They are open for Thursday and Friday Happy Hour and dinner too, but since we drive from Coronado we will stick to brunch.
I was looking for a location during Covid for my husband and I as well as another couple to have some wine and nice food. Farmhouse was a great selection. It sits within a beautiful landscape with lots of room between tables. Great selection of wines, light foods, great service and a feeling of pre-Covid. We spent 2 1/2 hrs enjoying the late afternoon and sunset. I highly recommend for a m perfect place to unwind and can’t wait for them to open again for dinner.