George’s at the Cove’s Ocean Terrace closes for two months for major update

George’s at the Cove’s ocean-view dining terrace is undergoing a major remodel that will force the popular La Jolla venue to shut down for more than two months.

The renovation, which is expected to cost nearly $1 million, started Monday, with the Ocean Terrace expected to reopen the third week in January.

While the winter months are typically a slower time for restaurants — especially so for a La Jolla landmark like George’s — the upper-level terrace still accounts for 50% of the revenue among George’s at the Cove’s three levels of dining venues on Prospect Street.

To help compensate for the closure, the lower-level fine dining restaurant, George’s at the Cove, will offer lunch and dinner service when it’s not closed for special events, and its Level2 dining room and bar will remain ope