Courtesy Fleming?s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Having lived in San Diego for well over a decade I?ve had the pleasure of eating at Fleming?s La Jolla location on numerous occasions. With each, the award-winning restaurant exhibited why it?s remained a North County staple for classic steakhouse fare since opening in 1999. Fleming’s La Jolla was, in fact, the third restaurant this brand launched in the United States, not far behind the original Newport Beach location that opened in December of 1998.
Fleming?s La Jolla, conveniently situated in the Aventine Center across the courtyard from the Hyatt Regency Hotel, is not one to rest on its laurels or nearly two-decade strong reputation, alone. For his part, for the past nine years Chef Partner Derek Reshaw has worked tirelessly to assure each dining experience stands on its own merits. With that in mind, I checked in with Wayne Jarret, Operating Partner of Fleming?s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar La Jolla, to find out what?s new and noteworthy on the menu and otherwise. The interview revealed these seven mouthwatering reasons to make your way to the revered restaurant this season.
MK: Steakhouses abound in San Diego. How would you sum up Fleming?s approach to traditional American steakhouse cuisine"

WJ: Fleming?s offers an engaging ambiance and lively environment, where guests can enjoy great food and a broad selection of fine wine, which is further complemented by attentive and knowledgeable service. We set o...