Best Restaurants for Groups in Sorrento Valley

Waverly is one on my favorite restaurants. We had friends in town and I suggested Waverly for Saturday night. There were six of us, so, I wrote in the comments, “Please call me so we can discuss seating for our group of six.” Hint: You need to know “lounge vs Dining.” They never called so I called them to discuss seating. I made it clear that we didn’t want to sit outside by the grassy area where kids play loudly. The receptionist on the phone said she would make every effort to seat us at a traditional table in the dining area. One of the members of our group had an emergency so, I called and said there would just be five. When we arrived at the restaurant, my husband and I looked at the options: 1) outside west with seating at a banquette on one side and stools with no backs on the other side. The stools were out of the question for dining. We asked if they could be changed them out with chairs, and the response was, “Oh, no, we couldn’t do that!” 2) Then, she said that there were tables she could set up for 5 outside, but that was in the loud kiddie area. 3) An area with two round cocktail tables that she could push together, but there were only 3 chairs, but when we asked if we could pull other chairs close to the tables, she said, “no we can’t do that!” 3) The one last option was on the east side, inside, so three of us would sit on a high banquette and two on chairs, but she had a 7 o’clock reservation there, so we would have to leave at 7pm. My husband heard her comment, but I did not, as the others in our party were just arriving and I was greeting them. At 7pm, as we were deciding about our dessert options, our waitress said “the 7 O’clock guests will be here in three minutes and you will have to leave.” Our guest who was treating us was quite upset! In summary, we will continue to dine here, but never again with 5 or 6 people. The food and server were great, except for a dish that was very spicy, with no indication showing it on the menu.

Beautiful ocean view, laid back viben great food choices & fair prices good value fun place for b'day!

Stopped by for dinner while attending a conference. Great friendly service, food was very good.

Havana Night at the Del Mar Fairmont – An Unforgettable Experience! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Havana Night at the Del Mar Fairmont, what an incredible evening! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was electric, filled with vibrant energy, stunning decor, and the perfect blend of music, culture, and elegance. What truly elevated the night, though, was the exceptional service, especially from Sean, who went above and beyond to make sure every detail was flawless. He was extremely attentive, making sure we were always comfortable and never without a drink in hand. His friendly, kind, and professional demeanor stood out in the best way. It’s rare to encounter someone so genuinely thoughtful and committed to creating a memorable guest experience. If you're looking for an immersive night of fun, flavor, and festivity Havana Night is a must. And if you're lucky enough to be taken care of by Sean, you’re in for an unforgettable treat. We’ll absolutely be back!

It was a great evening eating dinner with an ocean view!