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Best Restaurants with a Notable Wine List in Cardiff By The Sea

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1. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff
4.7
Exceptional(9603)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Cardiff By The Sea
Booked 138 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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2. Pacifica Del Mar
4.6
Exceptional(4948)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Del Mar
Booked 41 times today
Perched atop the Del Mar Plaza in the heart of the Village, Pacifica Del Mar has remained a local gem for years as one of the neighborhood’s most sought-after places to dine, wine and gather with friends and family. Their menu showcases casual and inspired fare - like fresh seafood, steak and pasta - complimented by an award-winning wine list and creative cocktails.Whether you choose to dine on their cozy ocean view patio, or join them in our vibrant dining room or bar, their warm service and great food and drink will provide a memorable dining experience.We look forward to seeing you at Pacifica Del Mar. Please note that in an effort to give our staff enough time to turn over and sanitize tables between diners, reservations will be limited to an hour and a half for parties of 4 or less, and 2 hours for parties 5+. We thank you for understanding and helping us keep things safe for you.
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3. Il Fornaio - Del Mar
4.3
Awesome(2425)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Del Mar
Booked 24 times today
Il Fornaio - Del Mar has a notable wine list, which has been recognized with the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, repeated winner. The reviews often highlight the restaurant's diverse wine selection, with one guest stating, 'The diverse wine list also doesn't disappoint.' Furthermore, the staff is commended for their wine recommendation skills, enhancing the dining experience.
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4. Mille Fleurs
4.9
Exceptional(2368)
Price: Very Expensive
• French American • Rancho Santa Fe
Booked 12 times today
Mille Fleurs' wine list is highly praised by reviewers. It's described as 'thoughtfully curated', 'not only curated but radically wonderful value', and 'a good range of new and old world wines that are reasonably priced'. The restaurant is noted for its excellent wine selection, which is appreciated by many patrons.
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5. Firenze Trattoria
4.7
Exceptional(1800)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Encinitas
Booked 11 times today
OPEN FOR DINE IN~ We are accepting online and phone reservations. Please be patient with wait times **IF YOU HAVE A SEATING PREFERENCE FOR EITHER THE INSIDE DINING ROOM OR OUTSIDE HEATED PATIO, PLEASE SPECIFY WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATION. **SEATING PREFERENCES CANNOT BE GUARANTEED** Sun-splashed by day and romantically lantern-lit at night, Firenze's flower-bedecked patio, with it's gentle fountain, is like a private courtyard in some romantic Italian villa. Come see what all the buzz is about we are certain that you will enjoy this one of a kind experience in this beautiful San Diego Italian restaurant.
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6. Sbicca - Del Mar
4.5
Awesome(2560)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Del Mar
Booked 19 times today
We look forward to having you join us! San Diego's favorite "Neighborhood" restaurant. Located in beautiful, quaint Del Mar and winner of the "Gold Medallion Award" for Best Neighborhood Restaurant awarded by the San Diego Chapter of the California Restaurant Association. Dine up on the Ocean View deck and take in the blue pacific while enjoying our award winning cuisine or sit on our ocean view sidewalk cafe and sip on one of our Wine Spectator award winning wine list wines. SPECIALS: 1/2 price on Wine Bottles Tuesdays & ThursdaysHappy Hour Daily 3-5pm (excluding holidays) Please note we cannot guarantee seating requests, we will do our best to accommodate but it is not a guarantee for inside or outside
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7. The Pony Room
4.8
Exceptional(1623)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Rancho Santa Fe
Booked 54 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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8. The Grill at The Lodge at Torrey Pines
4.6
Exceptional(2487)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Jolla
Booked 41 times today
The Grill at The Lodge at Torrey Pines is a restaurant that offers an exclusive view of the iconic Torrey Pines Golf Course. Guests can enjoy wood-fired dishes, craft beer choices, and an expanded patio. The restaurant is known for its decadent Drugstore Hamburger, but it also offers a variety of other dishes, including salads, seafood, and steaks. The Grill is committed to using local ingredients and sound craftsmanship. The restaurant's ambiance is welcoming and thoughtful, and the team is dedicated to providing a memorable experience for guests.
A photo of Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa restaurant
9. Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
4.6
Exceptional(1575)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Carlsbad
Booked 25 times today
Relish in coastal California cuisine handcrafted with a fresh and flavorful approach at our ocean view restaurant in Carlsbad, CA. Our menu continues to be reinvented with innovation and craft, but always with upscale ingredients to savor with every bite. Ocean views served complimentary. Discover this coastal and comfortable gem right here in North County San Diego.
A photo of AR Valentien at The Lodge at Torrey Pines restaurant
10. AR Valentien at The Lodge at Torrey Pines
4.8
Exceptional(2535)
Price: Very Expensive
• Farm-to-table • La Jolla
Booked 19 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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