Best Restaurants with Dancing in Cardiff By The Sea

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Cardiff By The SeaCarlsbadCarmel ValleyDel MarEncinitasLa Jolla

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1. Ki's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1080)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Cardiff By The Sea

Booked 10 times today

Daytime service is as it always has been: order at the counter and the food will be brought to you in the seating area upstairs or out under our tent. Night-time is full service in the upstairs seating area. On Friday nights, we also have live music from 7-9pm.Ki's is a perfect fit for its local beach community culture. We provide food options that serve the needs of people who enjoy the outdoors and have a high degree of awareness for their health, fitness and well being. And Ki's is more than just a 'health food' option for many. It is simply great food for anyone-professionals, families looking for a home-cooked meal or friends hanging out enjoying some tasty eats.

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2. Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(238)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Encinitas

Booked 34 times today

Located in beautiful Cardiff by The Sea, Waverly is a full-service restaurant serving Progressive American cuisine & specialty cocktails with a European influence.Evening Dining Reservation tables will be reserved for 1 hour and 45 minutes for parties of up to 2 and for 2 hours for parties of up to 6.Reservations are weather permitting and may be rescheduled if inclement weather is forecast. You will be contacted by one of our Hospitality Leaders should modifications need to be made to your reservation.*We offer a limited menu happy hour Tuesday through Sunday from 3 to 5 PM. No reservations needed – first come, first served

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3. Rare Society - Solana Beach

4.8

Exceptional(46)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Solana Beach

Booked 43 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.

4. Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(617)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Solana Beach

Booked 5 times today

Newly remodeled, the much airier Tavern is all about art, music, and above all great food. Open for lunch and soon to include evening dining, the Tavern adds a distinctly Mexican/Pacific Coast set of flavors to the local fine dining scene.We are located in the heart of the Cedros Design District, within walking distance of the Amtrak station. The style is casual with indoor and outdoor dining ( plus bar seating). The patio, which can accommodate 18 guests, looks out onto the shop-lined Cedros Avenue and can be separated from the main dining area for private events.*Please note* Our restaurant welcomes walk-ins during our Lunch hours from 11:30 am- 3:30 pm. *Tavern restaurant will be closed for dinner (Lunch will remain open Monday and Tuesday when the belly up is dark)*Please check our website for the most up-to-date hours*

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5. Ocean View Bar & Grill Restaurant in Hotel Indigo Del Mar

3.7

Very Good(26)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Del Mar

Booked 2 times today

Hotel Indigo's Ocean View Bar & Grill serves authentic local favorites, creative appetizers, sharable plates and signature cocktails. Along with its enticing menu, guests enjoy ocean views and contemporary décor. The grill also features live local music on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Bring your furry friend and enjoy al fresco dining by the fire pit, or belly up to the bar for one of our signature cocktails.

6. Grand Social at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

3.6

Very Good(94)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Carmel Valley

Booked 4 times today

The fine unwinds into the fun across three distinct levels at Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s outdoor lounge, Grand Social. Relax over a late afternoon apéritif and spirited games of bocce on our new courts situated on the second level. As evening unfolds, venture to our newly installed ground-level lawn to savor irresistible wood-fired dishes and skillfully crafted cocktails.

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7. Benihana - Carlsbad, CA

3.5

Very Good(3986)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Carlsbad

Booked 45 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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8. AR Valentien at The Lodge at Torrey Pines

4.7

Exceptional(2532)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • La Jolla

Booked 13 times today

A.R. Valentien, the signature restaurant at the AAA Five Diamond resort The Lodge at Torrey Pines, features innovative California cuisine served in a breathtaking setting overlooking the Torrey Pines Golf Course and Pacific Ocean coastline. Executive Chef Kelli Crosson uses only the best local provisions, and the menu changes daily depending on what's offered at local farmers' markets, as well as from other local growers, ranchers and fishermen. The restaurant's wine list features California wines exclusively, including a variety of boutique wineries from throughout the state. A.R. Valentien’s sophisticated design includes artwork from the restaurant’s namesake, Albert Robert Valentien, and a spacious outdoor terrace. Special events include the seasonal Artisan Table dinner series and Celebrate the Craft, an annual charity event benefiting The Ecology Center.PLEASE NOTE: We will be temporarily closed starting Dinner, October 13 - March 2025, due to kitchen enhancement renovations

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9. Canyons at The Crossings

4.2

Awesome(779)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Carlsbad

Booked 10 times today

The Canyons Restaurant is located inside the clubhouse of The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course in North County San Diego, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean! With our unique culinary flare, stone clubhouse, vaulted ceilings, rustic feel, multiple patios, and private dining rooms, The Canyons is perfect for any occasion. We are located right next to Legoland and the Sheraton/Westin Carlsbad Resorts!*Please note that the Canyons Restaurant is open until 3pm daily and Player's Lounge is open after 3pm. Player's Lounge seating is outdoors with the exception of bar seating. There is heaters and fireplaces outside as well as a wind wall for guest comfort.

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10. Black Rail Kitchen + Bar

4.5

Awesome(353)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Carlsbad

Booked 10 times today

Black Rail Kitchen + Bar is a vibrant and unique neighborhood gathering space serves inventive California global fare crafted by renowned Michoacán-born executive chef Moises Hernandez. Cozy up next to one of our expansive patio’s many firepits and enjoy deliciously prepared dishes, weeknight happy hour, craft beverages, a glorious sommelier-driven wine list, local beer and live music from some of the area’s top jazz musicians and Black Rail Kitchen + Bar’s very own house band, the E.S.P. Collective.We are proud to bring our longtime Carlsbad neighbors and newcomers alike diverse dining experiences including Black Rail Kitchen + Bar, Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen and Yelp Top 100 breakfast spot Beach Plum Kitchen. Stop by, grab a drink and soak in the best of La Costa!

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WendyVIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
First time at The Tavern, our meals and drinks were great!
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TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Solana Beach
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4.8
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Michael
California Central Coast •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent meal. Service on point. Filet mignon cooked perfectly and lobster was delicious.
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Rare Society - Solana BeachPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Solana Beach
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4.8
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Matthew
London •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent food and service!!! Thank you very much.
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Waverly Restaurant & LoungePrice: Expensive• American• Encinitas
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4.7
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ChefVIP
San Diego •73 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
The waitresses have gotten so much nicer and more professional. It's a pleasure to dine here. I always order the Santa Fe Wrap from downstairs. It's a little more expensive than lunchtime, but it's totally delicious and comes with either a small salad or fries. I love, love, love their peanut sauce, so that what I use instead of the yogurt dressing! One thing you can count on. Their food is fresh, healthy and consistently good!
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Ki's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Californian• Cardiff By The Sea
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4.6
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KennyKazVIP
San Diego •51 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 30, 2024
It was a great evening eating dinner with an ocean view!
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Ocean View Bar & Grill Restaurant in Hotel Indigo Del MarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Del Mar
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3.7

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