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- SDSanDiegoManvipSan Diego •76 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoFish and Steak Tacos are great! Agua Frescas great too.More infoUrbana Del Mar$$$$• Contemporary Mexican• Carmel Valley•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerAlabama •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoDelicious food, not cheap but worthy. The only thing we didn’t enjoy was the noise levelMore infoAmbrogio15 Del Mar$$$$• Italian• Carmel Valley•4.5
- MmdcnluzSan Diego •13 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoMenu included choices that met all our palates and the quality was very good and service was attentive.More infoDavanti Del Mar$$$$• Italian• Del Mar•4.3
- JMJamesMackayJMMvipSan Diego •125 reviews5.0Dined on May 22, 2023Excellent sushi restaurant with amazing quality fishMore infoGlass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar$$$$• Sushi• Carmel Valley•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023I have come to Craft House multiple times, and have tried 10-12 things on the menu. Every single item has been delicious. Tomahawk, Bone Marrow, Lobster Roll, Buffalo Cauliflower, Charred Octopus. Really good food. Zero complaintsMore infoCraft House at Sky Deck$$$$• American• Carmel Valley•4.3
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Discover Carmel Valley
As a northern San Diego neighborhood, Carmel Valley is an ideal place dine on authentic Mexican food, Italian cuisine, and even Japanese fare. Order fresh guacamole or a large Mexican platter that includes fish, beans, steak, and cornbread. If you’re craving something Italian, then consider ordering the paccheri Emiliana or the salmone escada. When it comes to the area’s Japanese fare, try menu items such as a rice bowl, the vegan miso shoyu or a fusion dish like the carnitas-filled steamed buns. If traditional American cuisine is your thing, then you’ll come across plenty of dining choices that fit this bill. Bar and grill establishments in the area serve up burgers, steak, and chicken. In Carmel Valley, the good food makes it easy to stay full.
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Healthy restaurants located in Carmel Valley include Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar, Amalfi Cucina Italiana - Carmel Valley and Ambrogio15 Del Mar
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Carmel Valley are Amalfi Cucina Italiana - Carmel Valley, Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar and Ambrogio15 Del Mar
The most romantic restaurant in Carmel Valley is Amalfi Cucina Italiana - Carmel Valley