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Restaurant Row at The Aventine Invites Locals to Dine Al Fresco

The Aventine, the lifestyle complex home to Truluck’s Seafood Steak and Crab House, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, The Melting Pot and Cafe Japengo, is welcoming spring by inviting diners to enjoy their libations and fare al fresco. With four unique restaurants to choose from, visitors can enjoy outdoor dining while taking in the Aventine’s Italian-inspired architecture and beautifully landscaped grounds.

Truluck’s Seafood Steak and Crab House: With two stunning patios, Truluck’s outdoor dining areas are ready to bloom for spring. For the ultimate warm weather enjoyment, take it outside for happy hour with half price cocktails and 25 percent off all bottles of wine from 4:30 to 7p.m. daily and all night on Sundays. With a circular fire pit featured in the outdoor space, evening dining at Truluck’s is irresistible this spring. Both patios are also available for private parties and receptions.

Cafe Japengo: Cafe Japengo’s open-air patio sets the stage for refreshing sushi and spring inspired beverages. Enjoy Pacific Rim-inspired food and drink specials while watching the sun go down during happy hour Monday through Friday from 4:30-7p.m. and all night on Saturdays. Cafe Japengo’s patio offers intimate table seating and large bench tables for a social dining experience.

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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: Fleming’s patio will rise in popularity along with the temperature this spring! The space features elegant heat lamps and a cozy seating area for relaxing evenings with friends or a romantic date night. Happy hour is available on the patio from 5 - 7p.m. daily and highlights five cocktails, wines and appetizers for $6.

Melting Pot: Melting Pot’s patio is ideal to soak up the La Jolla rays and welcome the warm weather! Located directly in front of the restaurant, this patio provides visitors with plenty of people-watching and the perfect reason to get of the house. Enjoy seasonal spring dishes as well as fresh fruit and vegetables with your fondue favorites. Happy hour is available every day from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and features discounted draft beer, wine, cocktails and small plates.



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