"Hotel Restaurant Exceeds Expectations!
My friend and I both work around the area and decided to grab a quick bite to eat. Since it was a Friday we knew the Del Mar/La Jolla area might be a little congested and wanted to find a simple spot to dine before calling it a night. Hiltons have never disappointed in the past so we decided on a Hotel restaurant that was situated at a great location right next to the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Both of us can agree that dining at Coastal Kitchen can be equated to finding a hidden gem. We were greeted immediately by Adam and sat outside where the live music was playing.
Suemi was our server and was great! She was not only knowledgeable of the menu but also very attentive and personable.
They were having their new dinner launch with the new Executive Chef Alex Emery. We ordered the oven roasted bone marrow and salmon belly tartare to start. The bone marrow on the cranberry bread was melt in your mouth perfection and the tartare was light and satisfying.
My friend ordered the play on the animal style burger which he loved.
I got the braised bone in short rib that was (surprise!) amazing. The portions were great for the price.
Besides the taste, the presentation of each plate was impressive. It is the little things that count and you can definitely see the dedicated time that was placed on each dish. It was much appreciated.
The ambiance and staff turned up the volume to our intended casual Friday night. We will definitely return to this new found treasure. Thank you, Coastal Kitchen! Cheers!"See more
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