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1. Milton's Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(439)
Price: Moderate
• American • Del Mar
Booked 8 times today
Your hosts, David Levy and Barry Robbins, welcome you to their version of a traditional deli! When we opened in 1995 our goal was to remind our customers what a deli experience is like. From crunchy kosher pickles to piled high pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, steaming bowls of matzo ball soup, traditional brisket dinners and a bakery boasting homemade recipes, we hope to please our customers from start to finish. We work hard to source the best meats, vegetables, and ingredients all while developing new items to keep up with current culinary trends!
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2. Rustic Root - Solana Beach
4.2
Awesome(174)
Price: Moderate
• American • Del Mar
Booked 45 times today
The concept behind Rustic Root is simple: Create the kind of neighborhood place you can eat at every week and never get tired of going back.
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3. Steak 48 - Del Mar
4.9
Exceptional(2002)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Del Mar
Booked 152 times today
At Steak 48, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. Our diverse menu will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood, and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Also enjoy classic cocktails and an extensive award-winning wine list. At Steak 48, We encourage all of our guests to get dressed up for a great experience, here is a link to our dress code that you can share with your guests. https://www.steak48.com/steakhouses/del-mar-california/dress-code/ You are going to have a great time!If you need any special accommodations or flowers reach out to us at the host desk! We look forward to seeing you soon!
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4. Poseidon
4.8
Exceptional(5746)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Del Mar
Booked 90 times today
The minute you walk into Poseidon, you’ll be swept by the fabulous view. You couldn’t be closer to the sand and the beach than sitting at Poseidon on their beautiful outdoor patio. With such a spectacular ocean view, you’ll experience breathtaking sunsets and during the right season even catch a glimpse of the whales migrating up or down the coast. The bar offers a large circular firepit, which is nice on those chilly fall or winter nights. Off to the side of the bar is a split level dining room offering every table a panoramic view of the beach and the ocean. For decades, Poseidon has delighted both local San Diegans and the tourists that love the beach.
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5. Jake's Del Mar
4.7
Exceptional(10741)
Price: Moderate
• American • Del Mar
Booked 121 times today
Aloha friends of Jake’s Del Mar! We are open for indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery. Visit jakesdelmar.com to view our menus or place a takeout order online!Jake’s is the quintessential California oceanfront dining experience. The eclectic menu compliments the casual, yet elegant restaurant atmosphere right on the Del Mar shore. With chef-driven California coastal fare, craft cocktails, and unforgettable ocean views, it’s the best of the west coast. Whether for a date night or a celebration with friends and family, Jake’s serves up something special every time.
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6. Culinary Dropout - Del Mar
4.5
Awesome(92)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carmel Valley
Booked 75 times today
At Culinary Dropout, it’s all about raising a glass to good friends and even better vibes. A spot where flavor and music fuel the soul, kick off happy hour with ice-cold beer and our famous soft pretzels and provolone fondue. Staying for dinner? Dig into our handcrafted cocktails and 36-hour slow-braised pork ribs. Did we mention you won’t want to leave when the band starts? Come hang out and stay a while. We’re always serving damn good food for damn good people.
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7. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff
4.7
Exceptional(9545)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Cardiff By The Sea
Booked 130 times today
Pacific Coast Grill's oceanfront venue features unique Pacific Coastal cuisine, an oyster bar, select sushi rolls, and a plethora of seafood choices, delicious steaks and more! There are two levels of dining at the new PCG with every dining seat in the house carefully planned to have an ocean view. There are bars on both levels and a heated outdoor patio and a deck with one of the best views of the Pacific Ocean and the line up at Cardiff Reef. You can watch surfers, kite surfers, dolphins, whales and spectacular sunsets from throughout the restaurant.
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8. Nick's Del Mar
4.8
Exceptional(1517)
Price: Moderate
• American • Del Mar
Booked 86 times today
Nick's Del Mar is a hot spot in Del Mar with its classic American comfort food, unique cocktails, and extensive wine list. Reviewers praise the restaurant for its excellent food, great ambiance, friendly and attentive staff, and reasonable prices. One reviewer even called it 'probably one of the best niche restaurants I’ve ever been to.' So, if you're looking for a casual yet upscale dining experience, Nick's Del Mar is definitely a go-to place.
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9. Rare Society - Solana Beach
4.7
Exceptional(40)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Solana Beach
Booked 30 times today
Sink your teeth into Rare Society - a modern homage to the golden age of the American steakhouse. Chef and owner Brad Wise reimagines vintage upscale dining with a bold, contemporary edge: a wood-fired grill fueled by red oak, an in-house dry-aging program, sustainably sourced seafood, and a progressive cocktail menu that nods to the classics while pushing boundaries. The space hums with energy - smoke curling from the grill, the scent of fire and flavor wafting through the air. It’s easy to picture a Rat Pack-era dinner party in full swing: elegant, indulgent, just a little unruly. Rare Society doesn’t just pay tribute to steakhouse tradition - it revives it, reinvents it, and serves it with just a little bit of swagger.
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10. The Pony Room
4.8
Exceptional(1608)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Rancho Santa Fe
Booked 43 times today
The Pony Room is a favorite among locals and resort guests alike. In addition to an extensive selection of all expressions of agave spirits, it is also home to one of Southern California's most impressive wine and hand-crafted, seasonally inspired signature cocktail lists. The Pony Room serves exceptional, American inspired comfort classics with daily specials.Live Music 7 nights a weekJoin us every Saturday and Sunday for Brunch on our beautiful hacienda inspired terraces from 11am to 2pm.
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