Discover something special in La Jolla at Cusp Dining & Drinks, featuring new American cuisine set to stunning ocean views. Cusp's shareable menu consists of flavorful dishes with locally sourced ingredients, including seasonal produce, fresh-caught fish, house-made pastas, local meats, and rustic flatbreads from our pizza oven. It’s all paired with an extensive wine list and artful craft cocktails to ensure a meal whose main ingredient is delight.
Experience panoramic ocean views from our 11th floor perch.
Breakfast
Monday-Friday 7-11 am
Weekend Brunch
Saturday & Sunday 7 am-1 pm
Dinner
Sunday-Thursday 4-9 pm
Friday-Saturday 4-10 pm
Happy Hour
Daily 4-6 pm
Executive Chef Ingrid Funes Shelton comes from a lineage of talented cooks, including her mother who ran a small restaurant and instilled in her a sense of pride and passion for the craft. As the head chef of Cusp, she often uses her family’s recipes as inspiration in her dishes. Her cooking style is simple: create menus that focus on bringing out the true flavors of each individual ingredient in the dish, while using the freshest ingredients possible.
March 26 - April 2
Join us for San Diego Restaurant Week. Cusp will be offering a special three course, prix fixe menu that highlights Chef Ingrid Funes Shelton's new American menu. Pricing is $60 per person.
Saturday | April 8 | 11am - 1pm
Join Executive Chef Ingrid Funes Shelton as she celebrates her Latin American heritage. Guests will learn to create three different empanadas.
Traditional - featuring ground beef, potato and onion
Chicken Chipotle - with roasted red bell peppers and sauteed onions
Veggie - highlighting fresh roasted poblanos, onions and mozzarella cheese
Pricing is $30 per person and includes two drinks.
Sunday | April 9 | 7am - 2pm
Celebrate Easter with an ocean view brunch at Cusp.
Enjoy our full menu of brunch favorites with a few new gourmet surprises and a specialty mimosa menu.
Blackberry Mint Mimosa 11
Albacore Tuna Tartar 20
Slow Braised Lamb Shoulder Benedict 22
rosemary garlic hollandaise
Two Cage Free Eggs Any Style 14
choice of applewood smoked bacon, apple-chicken sausage, ham, crispy yukon potatoes
choice of wheat or sourdough toast
Custom Omelet 15
choice of three items: applewood smoked bacon, apple-chicken sausage, bell pepper, onion, tomato,
spinach, mushroom, Swiss cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, avocado (+3)
choice of wheat or sourdough toast
crispy yukon potatoes
Smoked Salmon Egg White Frittata 22
choice of wheat or sourdough toast
roasted cherry tomatoes, arugula, chevre, add avocado (+3)
Salmon a la Plancha Egg Benedict 23
poached cage free eggs, dill hollandaise sauce, rustic sourdough,
crispy yukon potatoes, herb roasted tomato
New York Rib Eye and Eggs 30
crispy Yukon potatoes
choice of wheat or sourdough toast
Short Rib Hash 25
choice of wheat or sourdough toast
yukon potatoes, bell pepper, onion, two cage free eggs, poblano hollandaise
Cusp Burger 23
beef patty, bacon, egg, special sauce, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, brioche bun
BLT Wedge 14
Vine ripe tomato, gorgonzola dolce, applewood smoked bacon, house made blue cheese dressing
Avocado Toast 17
onion, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, radish, rustic sourdough, arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette
add two cage free eggs (+4)
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast 23
cherry tomatoes, citrus cream, capers, pickled shallots, rustic sourdough, arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette
add two cage free eggs (+4)
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes 14
seasonal berries, whipped mascarpone, maple syrup
Overnight Oats 13
rolled oats, seasonal berries, wildflower honey, hemp seed, almonds, oat milk
Granola & Greek Yogurt 14
seasonal berries, almond honey granola
Seasonal Fruit & Berries 12
mint yogurt
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Two Cage Free Eggs Any Style 14
choice of applewood smoked bacon, apple-chicken sausage, ham, crispy yukon potatoes
choice of wheat or sourdough toast
Custom Omelet 15
choice of three items: applewood smoked bacon, apple-chicken sausage, bell pepper, onion, tomato,
spinach, mushroom, Swiss cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, avocado (+3)
cripsy yukon potatoes, choice of wheat or sourdough toast.
Open Faced Egg Melt 14
two cage free eggs, wilted arugula, roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, dijon aioli,
rustic sourdough, crispy yukon potatoes
Chilaquiles 20
crispy tortillas, house tomato sauce, mozzarella, sour cream, cage free eggs, or avocado (+3)
Smoked Salmon Egg White Frittata 22
roasted cherry tomatoes, arugula, chevre, add avocado (+3)
choice of wheat or sourdough toast
Egg Benedict 19
poached cage free eggs, canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce, rustic sourdough
crispy yukon potatoes, herb roasted tomato
Smoked Salmon Bagel 16
hard boiled cage free eggs, capers, red onion, tomatoes, cream cheese
choice of local plain or everything bagel
Avocado Toast 17
onion, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, radish, rustic sourdough, arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette
add two cage free eggs (+4)
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast 23
cherry tomatoes, citrus cream, capers, pickled shallots, rustic sourdough, arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette
add two cage free eggs (+4)
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes 14
seasonal berries, whipped mascarpone, maple syrup
Overnight Oats 13
rolled oats, seasonal berries, wildflower honey, hemp seed, almonds, oat milk
Granola & Greek Yogurt 14
seasonal berries, almond honey granola
Seasonal Fruit & Berries 12
mint yogurt
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Two Cage Free Eggs Any Style 14
choice of applewood smoked bacon, apple-chicken sausage, ham, crispy yukon potatoes
choice of wheat or sourdough toast
Custom Omelet 15
choice of three items: applewood smoked bacon, apple-chicken sausage, bell pepper, onion, tomato,
spinach, mushroom, Swiss cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, avocado (+3)
choice of wheat or sourdough toast
crispy yukon potatoes
Smoked Salmon Egg White Frittata 22
choice of wheat or sourdough toast
roasted cherry tomatoes, arugula, chevre, add avocado (+3)
Salmon a la Plancha Egg Benedict 23
poached cage free eggs, dill hollandaise sauce, rustic sourdough,
crispy yukon potatoes, herb roasted tomato
New York Rib Eye and Eggs 30
crispy Yukon potatoes
choice of wheat or sourdough toast
Short Rib Hash 25
choice of wheat or sourdough toast
yukon potatoes, bell pepper, onion, two cage free eggs, poblano hollandaise
Cusp Burger 23
beef patty, bacon, egg, special sauce, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, brioche bun
BLT Wedge 14
Vine ripe tomato, gorgonzola dolce, applewood smoked bacon, house made blue cheese dressing
Avocado Toast 17
onion, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, radish, rustic sourdough, arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette
add two cage free eggs (+4)
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast 23
cherry tomatoes, citrus cream, capers, pickled shallots, rustic sourdough, arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette
add two cage free eggs (+4)
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes 14
seasonal berries, whipped mascarpone, maple syrup
Overnight Oats 13
rolled oats, seasonal berries, wildflower honey, hemp seed, almonds, oat milk
Granola & Greek Yogurt 14
seasonal berries, almond honey granola
Seasonal Fruit & Berries 12
mint yogurt
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
BLT Wedge 14
Vine ripe tomato, gorgonzola dolce, applewood smoked bacon, house made blue cheese dressing
Caeser 14
parmigiano reggiano, broken croutons, Caesar vinaigrette
Charcuterie 25
cured meats & artesian cheese, guava jam, Mediterranean olives, whole grain mustard,
toasted bread
Empanadas 18
braised lamb, pickled cabbage, salsa de tomate
Baja Striped Bass Tiradito 18
aji amarilla, red onion, avocado, lime
Ceviche de Camarones 18
leche de tigre, sweet potato, hominy, yuca crisp
Smoked Beef Carpaccio 21
whiskey barrel aged soy, pickled cucumber, focaccia
Shrimp Cocktail 21
cocktail sauce, spicy mustard, fresh horseradish
Burrata 19
farmers market baby vegetables, grilled rustic sourdough, extra virgin olive oil
Meat Pizza 21
homemade tomato sauce, Spanish chorizo, salami,
mozzarella, parmesan, pickled chiles
Margherita Pizza 18
homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, tomato, basil
Cusp Burger 23
beef patty, special sauce, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, brioche bun,
french fries or house salad
Catch of the Day 40
fall succotash, corn puree, chorizo sofrito, tomato jam
Grilled Striped Bass 39
olive oil, citrus, seasonal herbs
King Ora Salmon 43
herb black rice, asparagus, leek soubise, dill oil
Chicken Cacciotore 30
polenta, tomato sauce, fresh herbs, parmigiano reggiano
Lamb Bolognese 35
pappardelle pasta, herb ricotta
Steaks- Featuring Double R Ranch
charred scallion chimichurri, bearnaise
foraged mushroom bordelaise (choice of 1)
14oz Ribeye 52
8oz Center Cut Filet 55
Apple Ricotta Fritter 14
vanilla ice cream
Creme Caramel Churro 13
50th Anniversary Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae 13
Dark Chocolate Mousse 14
coffee whipped cream
Celebrate with a special four course, pre fixe menu from Chef Ingrid Funes Shelton. 60 per person
Choice of one per course.
Shared First Course
Shrimp Cocktail
Cusp’s Daily Ceviche
Charcuterie Board
Hummus Plate
Second Course
Tomato Salad
Chef’s Soup of the Day
Main course
Pomodoro Fresco
House made tomato sauce, linguine, fresh tomatoes, burrata cheese, basil oil
Steak Frites
8oz herb flat iron, garlic parmesan fries, demi glazed
Scottish Salmon
Orzo, olive tapenade, romesco sauce, poached tomatoes
Dessert
Cusp’s Apple Fritters
Crème Caramel and Churros
Brownie ala Mode
Join us as we celebrate our Golden Anniversary with modern takes on classic 70’s cocktails.
Sparkling Tequila Sunset 10
Tequila | Oj | Aqua de Jamaica | Sparkling Wine
Golden Anniversary Cadillac 10
Bourbon | Galiano | Chocolate Liqueur | Milk Clarified
Godfather Sour 10
Scotch | Amaretto | Lemon | Aquafaba | Black Walnut Bitters
Signature Cocktails 10
House Wines 8
Draft Beers 6
