The Adults-Only Restaurant In Alabama Where You Can Enjoy A Peaceful Meal
By Lisa Battles|Published December 14, 2023
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Since 2002, people have counted on the fresh, seasonal menus and refined, warm atmosphere at La Jolla, an adults-only restaurant in Montgomery, Alabama. The establishment is transparent about its desire to maintain a mature atmosphere, requesting guests be age 12 or older. In other words, you must have fully graduated from the kids’ table to the big table for meals here. Let’s take a look at what makes this place a destination worth anticipating adulthood.
La Jolla is located in the Shops at Peppertree retail development, east of the city core on Vaughn Road. While reservations aren't required, they're encouraged, especially around peak occasions.
While the ambiance is mature and upscale, the decor and dress code are modern and moderately casual. It's a favorite for date nights, anniversaries, and other milestone meals.
And yet any evening can be special if you make it so, right? A sumptuous meal here can be THE occasion. La Jolla promises 100% fresh ingredients in its seasonal menus. It cultivates relationships with area food producers to source locally as much as possible.
The restaurant opens Tuesday through Saturday at 4 p.m. starting with happy hour, which extends to 6 p.m. People can choose from a selection of craft cocktails, eight beers on tap, and a wine list of over 100 selections.
Big plates can include pan-seared scallops with herb pappardelle, a grilled wagyu picanha steak, or the La Jolla burger, which is made with ground beef, duck, and elk.
A popular pick at La Jolla is to customize your order with a choice of meats, a sauce, and a side. Meats include a 24-ounce prime double-bone pork chop, seared snapper, blackened gulf swordfish, creole-spiced gulf shrimp, seared New Bedford scallops, seared snapper, or an eight-ounce Linz Heritage Angus filet.
As noted, the menu changes to make the best use of seasonal ingredients, so you will see new options every time. That also applies to the desserts. Typically there are three from which to choose, like this turtle cheesecake topped with pecan caramel sauce. The restaurant also offers a dessert drink menu. Salted caramel martini, anyone?
Have you dined at this adults-only restaurant in Montgomery, Alabama? Let us know what you thought of it! If you’re considering a visit, why not make your adventure a full weekend of fun by booking a two-night stay? I’d recommend a first-night dinner at La Jolla and a good night’s rest, then exploring downtown Montgomery the next day. Top off your trip with a visit to Goat Haus Biergarten.
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