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California Native, San Diego, CA

California Native

3.5
3.5
12 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian
12955 El Camino Real Suite G-2, San Diego, CA 92130

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
We celebrate the quality and lifestyle of sunny California, infused with the homegrown freshness that our coastal waters and land provides. Our fresh, coastal California cuisine inspired menu combines the best of California’s local meat and vegetable farms along with the freshness and variety of our coastal waters. We embody the essence of true farm and sea to your table.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Wine Bar, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chris Carriker
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel Valley
  • Cross street
    El Camino Real and Del Mar Heights Rd
  • Parking details
    Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 12 people are saying

California Native reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.5
3.5 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

12 Reviews
  1. Paxton

    San Diego8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on January 31, 2021

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    No comment here because the restaurant was closed. Open table let us booked the table. We got there on time and found the restaurant is all dark and empty. This is on a Saturday evening. Very disappointed.

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  2. CATKAT VIP

    San Diego68 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on January 31, 2021

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    OpenTable took my reservation but the restaurant was closed. When we got there they were not even open. We were looking forward to experiencing the new restaurant but it will have to be another time.

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  3. TerryC VIP

    San Diego20 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on January 16, 2021

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They weren’t even open. They could ensure they update open table and website

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  4. GinaE VIP

    San Diego24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great - food was good. Nice neighborhood restaurant.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. LizJ

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took my daughter and her husband to dinner and everyone had a great meal! My daughter is Vegan and she ordered the Butternut squash noodles with a cashew cream sauce deliciously decorated with cashews and fresh mint on top. She raved about her dish. My husband and I had the Korean Bbq wings- they were amazing! Crispy on the outside with perfectly cooked chicken inside. We are still talking about the delectable sauce. He ordered the Sea Bass and said it was tender, moist, and loaded with flavor. We will definitely go back!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service! Happy hour deals are incredible. We ordered a bunch of happy hour small plates and made it a tasting meal. Great live music on the patio Friday night. Highly recommend for good food and a chill setting.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Roberts

    San Diego60 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 10, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Split the Cali Burger with friend . Was pretty good... sweet potato fries and regular fries were pretty good too. Other friend had Lamb gyros dish, was just ok as allot of the meat was fatty. The service was good however for not being extremely busy seemed like allot of time to get pour and get served our wine. Unfortunately 2 gals were seated right behind me in the patio and one of the gals was very loud. Louder than the three of us. With allot of eating venues in the area would think this restaurant will have to be more competitive with all around better food and service. Would try again.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Luv2dine

    San Diego49 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 29, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Easy to get there. Outside patio is much more inviting than indoor seating. Portions are very small for the cost. I ordered the lobster mac-n-cheese. It wasn't baked as the menu said, there were 2 tiny claws on top and the cheese sauce was as thin a water. However, my guests has the breakfast tacos and the fried tomato po boy and both said it was adequate. Would we go back...probably not.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. JimS

    San Diego26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 22, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleasant. Service and food were excellent. Nice,casual, atmosphere.

    2 people found this helpful

  10. garyw VIP

    San Diego12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 15, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun atmosphere, good food, reasonable prices. I'll be back.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

California Native offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 280-8055.

California Native is rated 3.5 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for California Native

12955 El Camino Real Suite G-2, San Diego, CA 92130

Additional information

  • Cross street
    El Camino Real and Del Mar Heights Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Wine Bar, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Carriker
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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