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Pamplemousse Grille, Solana Beach, CA

Pamplemousse Grille

4.8
4.8
2078 Reviews
$50 and over
French
Recently renovated Pamplemousse Grille is known for their New American - French Cuisine featuring grilled seafood, meats, game, and daily specials. Come taste their infamous lobster and truffle grilled cheese, smoked seafood medley, or their duo of game in the upscale yet casual French Country Kitchen atmosphere.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    French, Continental, Asian

  • Hours of operation

    Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (858) 792-9090

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Jeffery Strauss

  • Catering

    Have award-winning Chef Jeffrey Strauss cater your next event for an unforgettable evening that your guests will cherish for years. Please contact Melissa Tomlin, Director of Private Events, for bookings and details at info@pgrille.com.

  • Private party facilities

    With two intimate private rooms, we offer a space for every occasion. Please contact Melissa Tomlin, Director of Private Events, for bookings and details at info@pgrille.com.

  • Private party contact

    Priscilla Rondeau info@pgrille.com: (858) 792-9090

  • Neighborhood

    Solana Beach

  • Cross street

    Jimmy Durante Blvd.

  • Parking details

    Street parking available as well.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 2023 Opening Day

    $145.00 per person

    Jul 21, 2023 only
    Whether celebrating your wins at the track or indulging in a meal that will make you forget your losses, our Opening Day menu has choices for everyone. (Menu can be viewed on our website under the "Menu" tab) ***Taxes, fees, and service charge is not included*** You will be charged at the restaurant for your dinner, but will be asked to provide your credit card to secure the reservation. Your card will not be charged unless you have not met the cancellation policy outlined.

Popular dishes

What 2,078 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. BruceS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Though appeared to be Grad night, the ambiance was nevertheless very pleasant for our anniversary dinner. The asparagus soup was outstanding and both my wife’s and my fish dishes were excellent and presented beautifully. Our cocktails (my wife had the mescal special and I had a Rusty Nail) were generous and quite enjoyable.
  2. MichaelF

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Pamplemousse is a must on your choice for dining. Prices have gone up noticably but the quality of the food and especially the service has held high. Kudos to Len, our server, who tops the list of people I enjoy.
  3. JimD

    San Diego

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Can't find better food in San Diego area and Kris is the BEST of the BEST.
  4. RobertH

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Pamplemousse was excellent--including the salads, entrees, wine and service...we are already talking about going back for the lobster ravioli and salads.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mother’s Day
  6. SuzanneD

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Good place to celebrate a special occasion. A little chilly and I should have requested to turn down the AC a degree or two.
  7. BernieS

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always good here I had the chicken schnitzel my husband had the duck The service is very good as well. I also had the Soup and my husband had the seafood We like to bring our own wine because we like older wines and the $45 corkage I thought was a little steep
  8. DianeB

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Our table of 8 enjoyed 8 dinners that were superb--followed by dessert, which is often where fine restaurants don't deliver. Not Pamplemousse--they were excellent.
  9. carlp

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The ladies restroom only had one stall so there was always a line. The halibut with risotto had too much bone broth which made it soupy. The crispy duck was excellent. The wine list was extensive. The bar had a very nice selection.
  10. GTRIZ

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding….Short Rib Entree was delicious!! Chef never disappoints.
  11. Norwichman

    San Diego

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Couldn't have picked a busier day. They did their usual terrific job. No complaints and the Bison was quite good as was my wife's Salmon
  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat at the bar as we always prefer to do. Ilias is a great bartender and we enjoy chatting with him while we dine.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was great and exactly what I have come to expect from this restaurant. Always a great experience.
  14. ChristopherP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We went for happy hour. Great value for high quality food and drink.
  15. TomH

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The service was excellent, the surroundings were elegant, but the food - not so good. The bison was charred on the outside to the point of being inedible. The pan seared three fish grill dinner was greasy and the ahi was tough.They did not offer a conventionally grilled fish dinner. The dessert we wanted from the menu (an apple tart) was not actually available. Overall a significant disappointment.
  16. DavidI

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The Mousse is world headquarters for anything worthwhile around here.
  17. JulieP

    Tucson

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food, great service, not at all intrusive, but there when you needed them. A remarkable experience.
  18. BluJeans

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From walking into the restaurant and being warmly welcomed to picking up our leftovers at the evening, every detail was paid attention to. Our delightful waiter, Bruno was personable, professional, and quite versed with the menu; he assisted with understanding and compassion, regarding my allergies, as to what could be made, and he had wonderful suggestions and recommendations. Our evening with a birthday celebration 🎂 was greatly enjoyed, memorable and why we will be back, again- this is one of our top considerations when we have that Special event that we want to acknowledge with old and new shared moments. Thanks for making our evening one will be discussing amongst ourselves and with friends and family for some time. Bruno, should be credited and given Kudos. Additionally, I hope that he sees this. Best regards, ~L Kelley
  19. GregF

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow, we dine out every weekend and have hit nearly ever spot in San Diego county worth trying. However, we have never gone here before. Mainly because the location / building is kind of lame IMO and always seemed old folksy … Well, the ambience is OK, not super lively with mainly older people ( I’m 58 and was on the younger side of the crowd although there was a table of 10 with a bunch of kids too). The decor was not my style and felt dated but it had nice details and was certainly beautiful . Now the food, was just incredible, from the bread to the main to the desert. And our waiter, who has worked there for 15 years was fantastic, knowledgeable, honest, and had a good humor. The prices are insane. Every good restaurant in San Diego is expensive so we are used to high prices but not this high. But, I tell you, the quality of the food and the preparation was so awesome and spot on compared to other places the extra $10 or so per plate was a 100% worth it. If you can handle the sticker shock and are not trying to impress a date with awesome views or the latest fad in restaurant decor it’s impossible to go wrong here. This was definitely the best meal I’ve had in San Diego since I moved here 21 years ago.
  20. Cruella

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Excellent oysters, outstanding green beans and white corn. We also appreciated the wine list.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kai was our wonderful server. Food was delicious as usual.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and the service was absolutely fantastic. We had a beautiful evening.
  23. Discriminating2016

    San Diego

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had yet another outstanding dinner @ Pamplemousse! Got started with classic Roasted Beet Salad and the amazing Lobster Ravioli. Pamplemousse Martini and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc complemented our appetizers. Entrees were Porcini Dusted Branzino and Skirt Steak special with shrimp fried rice complemented by a fine glass of Bordeaux. Passion fruit Tart with Whipped Milk Chocolate Ganache and Raspberry Coulis was the ultimate ending to our magnificent dinner. Bruno provided his usual top notch service and great recommendations 🙏🏻. Can’t wait for our next outing!
  24. MarcK

    Phoenix

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So nice to see a top flight place run so well. From the careful sourcing of ingredients to the attentive but never interfering wait staff, a class act in every way.
  25. Gail

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited in April. Excellent food and service. Would recommend for a special occasion. You can also sit at the bar. Same menu.
  26. DB92075

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Happily our food was prepared very well and all of the dishes were quite tasty. We had not been back in several years because our previous experience the past 2 time’s was spotty service and poorly prepared dishes. Especially their lamb stew.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. It is expensive but, the quality is so high, that it was worth it. Best steak and Chilean sea bass we have had in a long time. Glad we went.
  28. YingX

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The waiter was professional, we really like the food he receommended. The appetizers and entrees were very delicious. The dessert was so-so, a bit too sweet.
  29. WendiB

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The food was very good, but not outstanding. The Iberico ham was not as good as what we've been able to purchase and have shipped to us. And the duck was very good, but a bit bland. In hindsight, I should have asked for some extra sauce. The mixed fish grille was very good, but overly buttered. It's very expensive and would expect 5 out of 5 for food quality. But it is a very lovely place and the wait staff were attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. We would go back. Maybe try some other dishes. We've had other dishes in the past that were outstanding, such as the seafood sampler appetizer and the scallop entree.
  30. Norwichman

    San Diego

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For Pete's sake what can you continue to say about the best restaurant in San Diego. Maybe ever so slightly more than many of the great city eateries but none come close to the excellent service, lovingly prepared dishes, reasonably priced wine list etc. Last night I had the lamb stew which has been on the menu since day one and my wife had the Korean skirt steak. Nice night.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was so fresh and spectacular. 15/10 would recommend
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful meal and lovely service. A fine night out in Solana Beach.
  33. JulieP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lobster avocado salad was as beautiful as it was delicious. The miso cod was fabulous - too much to eat and difficult to let go. Cocktails were yummy. Our waiter was lovely, informative and helpful to those with food allergies.
  34. Vfd1

    Denver

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were impeccable. I had the Sea Bass and my wife had the mixed game grill. Our server made some wine and cocktail recommendations that were spot on. Looking for a gourmet meal, this is you spot.
  35. Toby

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    My "date," Marion, was received like Royalty. Service was spot on. The owner was so kind to visit Marian for a heartfelt hug. Oh, the cuisine was marvelous save for a rather drunk duck dish that was promptly replaced with an "amuse bouche" of 3 sushi-like exquisite tuna, lobster and..."what was that!" My bouche was amused and YOU just found a great place to bring your significant other! Christopher
  36. MichaelG

    Columbus

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Visiting from Ohio… found this gem by accident. Menu provided numerous exquisite starter, main course and desert options! Wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Pamplemousse! Server was awesome!
  37. StephanieK

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my son’s birthday and he loves Pamplemousse, it’s a family favorite!!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful. Would very happily go again. Quality service, creative and seasonally inspired food. Fantastic.
  39. Stan

    San Diego

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Great food and service. A most enjoyable evening.
  40. 1123b

    Edmonton

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food and wine. Service was a bit weak. Would go back

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Pamplemousse Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 792-9090.

Pamplemousse Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 2078 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pamplemousse Grille

514 Via de la Valle, Suite 100, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Jimmy Durante Blvd.

  • Neighborhood

    Solana Beach

  • Hours of operation

    Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    French, Continental, Asian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street parking available as well.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Jeffery Strauss

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (858) 792-9090

  • Catering

    Have award-winning Chef Jeffrey Strauss cater your next event for an unforgettable evening that your guests will cherish for years. Please contact Melissa Tomlin, Director of Private Events, for bookings and details at info@pgrille.com.

  • Private party facilities

    With two intimate private rooms, we offer a space for every occasion. Please contact Melissa Tomlin, Director of Private Events, for bookings and details at info@pgrille.com.

  • Private party contact

    Priscilla Rondeau info@pgrille.com: (858) 792-9090

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