Cottage

"Warm, moist sweetened oats, fresh from the oven, mixed with pecans and Craisins, topped with fresh fruit, and served with milk."
Dale Fine






"One of the things that distinguishes some of Southern California's very best hamburgers is the way they are dressed. While the beef here is superb, the fresh garnishes, grilled onions, homemade 1000 Island dressing and melted cheese take this hamburger to a higher plane."
Michael Stern



"The Cottage's fish tacos are positively elegant. Chunks of mahi-mahi are grilled, not deep-fried, but have a brilliant crunch to their fire-seared crust. Instead of the thick white sauce that is customary on fish tacos, these come with a robust-flavored cilantro-avocado condiment, black beans and chunky papaya relish. "
Michael Stern



"Buttermilk coffee cake -- in the foreground -- is baked each morning, and if you arrive relatively early during breakfast, it will still be warm. Behind it are equally wonderful nut-topped cinnamon rolls."
Michael Stern



"Good morning! How about starting the day with a glass of freshly squeezed tangerine juice?"
Michael Stern



"Homey but not homely, Cottage chicken pot pie is a comfort-food triumph."
Michael Stern



"Is the salmon fresh? Does the sun shine in La Jolla?"
Michael Stern



"Cottage bread pudding is choc-a-bloc with fresh fruit that in no way diminishes its luxury."
Michael Stern



"Rocky Road Brownie. Sorry, there are no words to describe how good it is."
Michael Stern