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Javier's - La Jolla
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Campfire
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(5,403)Carlsbad - 2
The Marine Room
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.7(8,369)La Jolla - 3
Addison by William Bradley
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.9(1,881)Del Mar - 4
Herb & Sea
Price: Moderate•Californian•4.6(2,945)Encinitas - 5
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Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.7(617)La Jolla
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Jeune et Jolie
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French•4.9(4,205)Carlsbad - 2
Le Coq
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French•4.5(437)La Jolla - 3
NINE-TEN
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.7(2,987)La Jolla - 4
AR Valentien at The Lodge at Torrey Pines
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Pacifica Del Mar
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.5(4,910)Del Mar
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- TtobeyVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •22 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat food, service and ambience especially when sitting outside on patioMore infoPacific Coast Grill - CardiffPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Cardiff By The Sea•4.8
- DdanielleLas Vegas •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoCame for happy hour and the food and cocktail’s were amazing! Great service and good atmosphere.More infoHerb & SeaPrice: Moderate• Californian• Encinitas•4.6
- NNiallVIPSan Diego •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoOpen doors means draughty and cold. Thurs time of year, close doors Food and service excellentMore infoWaverly Restaurant & LoungePrice: Expensive• American• Encinitas•4.7
- LLeahPalm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoFood was awesome. Service was great. Views were perfection. Staff knowledge of gluten free items was excellent.More infoKi's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Californian• Cardiff By The Sea•4.6
- TTSUILINGSan Diego •4 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 27, 2025Every thing was very good, we really enjoy the lunch.More infoChart House Restaurant - CardiffPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Solana Beach•4.4
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Cardiff By The Sea is a beach community in southern San Diego County. As a planned community with a walkable beach and a lagoon with a boardwalk surrounding it, the city got its name through its planner's Welsh wife. Because of the year-round mild climate, you'll find plenty of casual dining restaurants featuring outdoor seating. The cuisine is centered around fresh Pacific seafood, especially Asian fusion and sushi. Coffee and tea houses are also popular in the area, and weekend mornings often find the coffee bars bustling. Italian and Mexican foods also provide a strong influence, particularly at the beachside restaurants. Two of the regional specialties include tilapia scampi and fish tacos with fresh tomatoes.