How is Market Restaurant and Bar restaurant rated?

Name: Market Restaurant and Bar
Address: 3702 Via de la Valle, Del Mar, CA, United States, 92014
Telephone: (858) 523-0007
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

Market Restaurant and Bar

4.7

2855 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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MARKET Restaurant + Bar, where Chef Carl Schroeder's passion for
product-driven cuisine inspires him to change the menu daily and the food is complemented with casual, yet upscale service by a well trained staff.

We search out the best produce, seafood and meat from local markets. Chef Schroeder's passion for perfection and the spontaneous nature of what is available to us are showcased in our daily changing menu.

We pour ourselves into every aspect of Market to ensure a unique dining experience. We change our craft cocktail menu to accent local fruit. Our award winning wine list has a worldwide selection of boutique wineries whose obsession with quality mirrors our own.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Our bar opens daily for Cocktails at 5:00 pm. Dinner is served nightly. Sushi Served nightly in the Bar and Lounge. Sunday - Thursday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm. Friday - Saturday, 5:30pm - 10:00pm.
Phone number
(858) 523-0007
Website
http://www.marketdelmar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Carl Schroeder
Private party facilities
Semi-private dining available.
Private party contact
Annie Lawrence: (858) 523-0007

Location
3702 Via de la Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014
Neighborhood
Del Mar
Cross street
El Camino Real
Parking details
Complimentary Valet.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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TOMATO GAZPACHO & MARINATED SHRIMP
Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumber, Sweet Peppers, Red Onion, Avocado, Spring Squash
SPRING VEGETABLE SALAD
Field Lettuces, Sweet Peas, Cherry Tomatoes, Baby Beets, Cauliflower
LOCAL GRAPEFRUIT & AVOCADO SALAD
Honey Sugar, Arugula, Frisée, Purple Haze Goat Cheese, Toasted Pistachios, Dates

Entrée Course

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CABERNET BRAISED PRIME BEEF SHORT RIBS
Snap Peas, Italian Kale Sauté, Sweet Onion-Potato Purée, Forest Mushroom Roast
MISO MARINATED SEA BASS & PORK FRIED RICE
Neuske Ham, Sweet Peas, Cilantro, Bok Choy Sauté, Nori Goma
PORCINI MUSHROOM RAVIOLI
Chardonnay Braised Artichokes, Olive Oil Roasted Tomatoes, Truffle Cream

Dessert

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BUTTERSCOTCH CUSTARD
Salted Caramel, Chopped Toffee, Chantilly Crème
TAHITIAN VANILLA BEAN CHEESECAKE
Graham Cracker Crust, Citrus Roasted Blueberry Compote

What 2,855 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

2,855 Reviews

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VKlipper
Washington DC
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an amazing meal at Market! We go every time we are in San Diego. It’s worth the ride!!!
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bleset
San Diego
198 reviews
vip
5.0
198 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very innovating dishes with great taste. You won't get bored here. There is something for everybody and all dishes are expertly prepared. Great wine list and exceptional service. Well run machine
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CharlesB
Orange County
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2019
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food was outstanding maybe as good as I have every had and that includes the French Laundry. Service was not as good as the food a little slow.
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FrequentFlyer
San Diego
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Service was a bit slower than previous visits and entres took longer than expected (based on experience at Market) to come out of the kitchen. Food was, as always, excellent. My wife's gluten allergy was forgotten (waiter asked when we arrived as they always do) when the restaurant brought out a cake based desert to celebrate our aniversary - somebody dropped the ball.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
One of the best meals I’ve had. Creative dishes. Friendly attentive wait staff.
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RelaxLiveRight
San Diego
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
We went to Market to celebrate my wife's birthday. Market is one of our favorite restaurants. The food is always great. The decor of the restaurant is lacking (needs a refresh) but the food is amazing. We both did the tasting menu and I have to tell you it ranks up there with the few times I've eaten at Addison. Since the portions are bigger at Market I would say it was my best dining experience in the 5 years we have lived in San Diego. We will certainly visit again but really wish they gave the place a face lift.
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Eddie
Chicago
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal. Food was excellent.
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DieterM
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience3
The unpleasant part of this evening for me was that the A/C was blowing directly on my shoulders all evening long and there was no way of getting away from it. And believe me I always love A/C everywhere I go.
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VJM1
San Diego
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
The “complimentary valet” is a confusing concept... you still want to tip the valet, but who carries cash these days? So just be prepared to bring cash so you can tip the valet. Hostess was not warm, as a hostess should be. However, the waiters were exceptional! Thank you. Very friendly. I don’t think management should require them to memorize specials of the day, as it comes across very rehearsed, awkward, and off-putting. Save them the embarrassing stress & just write it on a simple menu card. I love a dark, cozy ambiance & this place is that exactly. The food was good but I noticed on the tasting menu the same base sauces and ingredients were repeated a few times. If you don’t like salmon, don’t order the trout... it tastes identical. The Cabernet braised short rib was insanely delicious. I was accidentally given a restaurant week menu & the manager was kind enough to honor the discounted prices on the menu I was presented with. Thank you. Very generous gesture. Some of the side panel wood near my table was very dusty (attention to cleanliness details always appreciated), and there were a few annoying gnats buzzing around that I had to keep swatting away & this interfered with my relaxed dining mood.
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Pamela
San Diego
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always an amazing experience eating at Market. Food is truly awesome!!
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mike
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just outstanding. The food is the best in town.
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foodnwinelvr
San Diego
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Market is in my top two restaurants in San Diego! Always delicious, service is great, a fabulous experience. My only wish is that some of the tables were a little bit further apart so we don't hear every word of the conversation next to us. Of course, this will not keep us from returning again and again for Chef Schroeder's amazing cuisine!
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webefine
San Diego
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are never disappointed. The food is amazing matched only by the service.
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SusanC
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2019
overall3food2service3ambience4
Food was salty. Our main dish came late. I will not come back again. It's our 2nd time here.
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TomM
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
PROBABLY THE BEST RESTAURANT WE HAVE VISITED IN SAN DIEGO...AND WE HAVE VISITED QUITE A FEW. FOOD WAS JUST OUTSTANDING! WOULD LIKE IT EVEN BETTER IF IT WAS A BIT LESS EXPENSIVE.
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Exhigirl
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2019
overall3food3service5ambience4
I really think the food is way too salty. Too saucy, drenched in sauce, to be honest. If you claim to use great ingredients, let the flavor shine through.
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CheersCharlie
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is one the few restaurants in San Diego that we go to if we want a special treat. We partook of the SD Restaurant Week menu and it was outstanding, beautifully plated and wonderful flavors. No skimping on quality. The waiter was respectful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
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MariA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
We were impressed by the way you creat each dish- subtle but colorful balance of the well chosen ingredients! Particularly blue cheese soufflé. Only one disappointment was the beef for the main- it was a little too salty and was the sauce, too. Other than that all great and we will come back in future.
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MichaelB
Dallas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Über Jahre hinweg konsistent bestes Restaurant in San Diego. Wir wurden noch nie enttäuscht. Immer innovativ, wunderbare Zutaten und wunderbaren Kreationen. Service regelmäßig ausgezeichnet. Großes Restaurant mit vielen Gästen und trotzdem logistisch perfekt organisiert.
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Biewel
Las Vegas
88 reviews
vip
4.0
88 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience5
Dinner for 4 during restaurant week. Arrived a bit early waited at the bar and were seated promptly at the reservation time. The dining room is set up nicely and (kudos) for once no stupid tables. The place was busy but the noise level moderate!! Food overall was excellent - an interesting take on a tuna tartar, excellent corn soup with smoked port. Entrées were trout, duck and beef tenderloin - all very well prepared - portions very adequate. Desserts yummy. Attentive, efficient and polite service!!!! Bar selection OK - not really great and along with the wine list insanely overpriced. A clear indication that they are catering to the Rancho Santa Fe crowd. In all a very enjoyable evening and will visit again when in the area
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eva5
San Diego
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed the food and the service was excellent. We will return for next restaurant week.
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RandyJ
San Diego
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ate off the restaurant menu with wine pairing. Great food, and our waiter was outstanding. Expensive, but still great value.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always love Market and this was no exception. Delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service, as always at this gem of a restaurant!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Have eaten here many times... thought the food was heavy on the salt as did everyone else. Two meals were fish, two were beef. This has never occurred before. We were disappointed as the the food has always been perfectly seasoned...the desserts and wine pairings were wonderful.
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MelissaH
San Diego
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite restaurant in San Diego! The food was and is always amazing. Service is top notch!
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VivienneS
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the atmosphere , food, service. They’re truly professional . Enough waiters so you don’t feel left out. My favorite 😄👍
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DeMaloney
San Diego
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simple put, there is no other restaurant like Market. The food is always delicious and unique. Its our favorite place to dine.
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foodiegirl123
San Diego
55 reviews
vip
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Restaurant week and date night. All was amazing but the tenderloin was too salty. The wine pairing was great. The green apple sorbet and berry dessert were amazing. The pear salad was to die for!
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SanDiegoFoodies
San Diego
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined during Restaurant Week and had a great experience. Nice selection of starters, entrees and deserts. Our waiter was terrific. The wine pairings were not quite as well paired as in the past, but were still interesting. Of course, we'll keep coming back to this marvelous restaurant.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect and delicious
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday - was wonderful!
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SusanM
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in the San Diego area. The freshest ingredients, exquisite on the palate, awesome wines.....Market has it all!
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RudyH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2019
overall4food3service5ambience4
Went to the Market for my wife’s birthday - overall an enjoyable evening. We started with the corn soup (great) and burrata cheese & peach salad (good) - we then shared the forest mushroom ravioli (good but incredibly rich & salty) and the grilled beef tenderloin/lobster combo - the tenderloin was again much too salty. Both my wife and I left with a lingering salty aftertaste and told the waiter as much. The waiter was very attentive & we appreciated the birthday dessert - just cut back on the copious amounts of salt.
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JimA
Salt Lake City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great staff and food!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
great neighborhood favorite. we order the market salad (off the menu). the fig salad was very good. duck special was excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good service and staffs, Amazing cuisine!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a delicious meal. Party of four and we each ordered a different app and entree so that we could try a variety of menu items. Everything was wonderful. Best meal we’ve had in a long time.
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AquaV
Dallas
227 reviews
vip
5.0
227 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food here is ALWAYS amazing!!! We did not love our server this visit though... she was below par the others we have had in past visits. We will absolutely return... just hope to have a different server that’s a true representation of this fine dining establishment.
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ElaineM
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
My favorite restaurant..Recommend it to all my friends
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Market Restaurant and Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 2855 OpenTable diners.

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3702 Via de la Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014

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Additional information

Cross street
El Camino Real
Neighborhood
Del Mar
Hours of operation
Our bar opens daily for Cocktails at 5:00 pm. Dinner is served nightly. Sushi Served nightly in the Bar and Lounge. Sunday - Thursday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm. Friday - Saturday, 5:30pm - 10:00pm.
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Complimentary Valet.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Carl Schroeder
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.marketdelmar.com/
Phone number
(858) 523-0007
Private party facilities
Semi-private dining available.
Private party contact
Annie Lawrence: (858) 523-0007

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Menu

Salad Course

TOMATO GAZPACHO & MARINATED SHRIMP

SPRING VEGETABLE SALAD

LOCAL GRAPEFRUIT & AVOCADO SALAD

Entrée Course

CABERNET BRAISED PRIME BEEF SHORT RIBS

MISO MARINATED SEA BASS & PORK FRIED RICE

PORCINI MUSHROOM RAVIOLI

Dessert

BUTTERSCOTCH CUSTARD

TAHITIAN VANILLA BEAN CHEESECAKE

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