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Poseidon, Del Mar, CA

Poseidon

4.7
4.7
4949 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
The minute you walk into Poseidon, you’ll be swept by the fabulous view. You couldn’t be closer to the sand and the beach than sitting at Poseidon on their beautiful outdoor patio. With such a spectacular ocean view, you’ll experience breathtaking sunsets and during the right season even catch a glimpse of the whales migrating up or down the coast. The bar offers a large circular firepit, which is nice on those chilly fall or winter nights. Off to the side of the bar is a split level dining room offering every table a panoramic view of the beach and the ocean. For decades, Poseidon has delighted both local San Diegans and the tourists that love the beach.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 78 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 755-9345
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mourad Jamal
  • Private party facilities
    In accordance with current Covid-19 regulations we are only accepting larger group reservations for parties up to 40 people. Please use our group contact form for parties of 20-40 people. ​ If your group is 19 or under please call us directly at 858.755.9345 to make your reservation.
  • Private party contact
    Dinner: Chef Jamal - Lunch: Toni Bretzing: (888) 637-3254
  • Neighborhood
    Del Mar
  • Cross street
    15th Street
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,949 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for scenic views

  • North San Diego

    Best Ambiance

  • North San Diego

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North San Diego

    Great for scenic views

  • North San Diego

    Seafood

4,949 Reviews
  1. ReneeDiffer

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    as usual, starting with the the smiling hosts at the front desk, being seated at a roomy table, next to the most beautiful ocean, with great service and delicious food... what could be better?

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  2. JenniferM

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We went with friends for brunch on Sunday and our reservations worked out well. The crossaint bacon and egg sandwich was good, French toast excellent. The hash browns were not great but the sauce on the top served its purpose. Would recommend this place but I am sure busier during the summer time.

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  3. PeterK

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Our server Scott was terrific as was the view. Our fish however ( sea bass and scallops ) was not up to its usual freshness , I think it hit its expiration

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  4. Foodman

    San Diego

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service by the team at the bar. Breakfast was great my wife loved the French toast and my beef chiliquies were awesome. You can’t beat the view either!

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  5. AWG49

    San Diego

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a fantastic evening last night; our server Oscar was very attentive and helpful, as always. The entire staff, from valet, hostess, bartender Jason, and other servers that are always so nice. A special thank you to Lila for her hospitality. Poseidon is our favorite restaurant.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wedding Anniversary lunch on the beach. Low key and very pleasant. Food great, servers very attentive, location second to none :)

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  7. 2DELMAR

    San Diego

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always great food ,location and awesome service.

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  8. kylen

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome experience as usual. One our our favorite local restaurants.

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  9. MollyS

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful way to spend the afternoon celebrating my birthday! The best atmosphere with delicious food. I have celebrated my last two birthdays here and will continue.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, great service and amazing view! …Such a lovey experience! Highly recommend!

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  11. MattB

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arrived a little early and used valet service (well worth it imo). We were asked if we still wanted to sit outside since it was drizzling. Seated at a nice table and watched the dolphins put on a show. Our server, Lupe, was kind, courteous, welcoming and very attentive. Really enjoyed the drinks ( sangria and French 75). For appetizers we had the bread and pistachio crusted Brie, truly amazing. For entrees, my older son and I shared the tomahawk steak, my wife had the rack of lamb and my younger son had the land and sea. Really pleasant, long dining experience just like Europe. I would highly recommend this restaurant for special occasions.

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  12. RobinD

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Poseidon Restaurant is the place to eat in Del Mar, and North County. Not only is it located directly on the beach, the restaurant has evolved with the times and the menu and food are modern and contemporary. I started going here in the 1970's and it has never lost its warm hospitality and spectacular sunset views. If you are visiting San Diego, it's worth the drive up the coast, this is the beach life you read about. Thank you Poseidon Restaurant for so many good years and memories.

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  13. Foodieforvida

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved it and can't wait to return ! Food great , sat outdoors , service was promt , great food selection

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  14. RussC

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food & Service Always look forward to dinner at Poseidon

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  15. DeeJ

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the filet and it melts in your mouth good. The cocktails were well made & tasty. The ocean was blue & beautiful.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a beautiful setting. Ate dinner on the patio overlooking the beach with the sound of the ocean in the background. Our server was professional, personable, and knowledgeable. Delicious and beautifully presented meal. Great menu that offers up standards, as well as creative, unique choices.

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  17. SistersK

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great waiter this morning! Thanks for your accommodating our requests.

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  18. Tish

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    It was a great experience, it was my husbands birthday the view on the water was gorgeous even though it was overcast. We will definitely come back on a clear day.

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  19. BettyL

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food. Beautiful view even on a cloudy day.

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  20. Jennyg

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Portions are on a small side but good is good. Views are great at night.

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  21. RuMo

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious. The service was excellent.

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  22. LindaH

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! Service was exceptional, pleasant staff. Can’t wait to go back .

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  23. stephanieK

    NT

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our service was impeccable. Valerie was simply amazing and very professional. The food was phenomenal. We would definitely go back.

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  24. PhilipH

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The Poseidon has always been a favorite of mine. So it was a disappointment to receive my food and learn it was less than good. The salmon was so salty, I did not eat the entire entre. I did bring it to the attention of the hostess and a $5 discount was applied on a entre cost of $25. I would expect a different response. I know for a fact that when fish tastes saltly, it is generally because the fish is not fresh and salt is applied to cover up any mal taste from the fish. This was extremely salty. Very disappointed that the Poseidon would even serve a dish of this type. No longer one of my favorite places to eat even though they offer such a great ambiance.

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  25. MayA

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter, Dave, was super friendly and encouraged us to relax and not feel rushed even though they appeared to be quite busy. The entire staff appeared to work quickly and efficiently. We had a very enjoyable evening. The only thing that would have made it better was if there hadn't been clouds blocking the sunset!

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  26. AndrewH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food, good service, friendly staff, large crowd at sunset.

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  27. StevenB

    Phoenix

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service. Poseidon never disappoints.

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  28. HappyDad

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful. The ambience was very happy. The food was out of this world. The waiter was very helpful and friendly.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely superb. As was the service with both the bartender, as well as Dave our phenomenal waiter! We had Seabass, scallops, and ceviche, all prepared to perfection. Since it was my birthday, and they knew in advance, they brought out one of their delicious desserts… Crème brûlée . We had outdoor seating with a view of the ocean… What more could we ask for? ;-)

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  30. PatR

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Try the bouillabaisse—it’s why we keep coming back! Fantastic!!

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  31. JulieW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every course was delicious, service was impecable, and we sat beachside listening to the waves!!! Wonderful experience!!!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed dining by sunset with our family from out of town.

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  33. TimR

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, impeccable service and great oceans views will all add up to leave you with a great dining experience that you will definitely want to experience again and again.

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  34. GayleFulbright

    San Diego

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Swordfish was incredible The view amazing The server, Valerie was THE BEST 11 out 10 tonight

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  35. Cherry

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Eggs Benedict was very good. We had classic, crabcake, and smoked salmon. Ordered extra sauce and lemons. Potatoes au gratin were unremarkable, needed more seasoning and salt and pepper, and less and sharper cheddar cheese. Much better at home when we added onion powder, salt and pepper, and grilled.

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  36. Howard

    Orange County

    273 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    273 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never fails Incredibly good. Food, service, ambience, location on the sand in Del Mar. This was our first breakfast there… usually do lunch. Excellent surf and turf omelette. Everything always wonderful

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  37. CarolineP

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic. Great service and food. Catching the sunset during dinner was magical.

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  38. Sara

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, the food was great staff was wonderful. Very nice view, my favorite restaurants in Delmar.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Central Texas

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    The views and ambiance are amazing but I can’t say that about the food. And it’s gotten so ridiculously expensive-fries are $14??!! That it’s really hard to rationalize for other than a drink. I hope they come up with a better and more affordable menu!

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  40. Cameron

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was a great experience! The food was a pretty good value. It was a little expensive but other than that it was a great restaurant!

    1 person found this helpful

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • 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

Poseidon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 755-9345.

Poseidon is rated 4.7 stars by 4949 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 78 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Poseidon

1670 Coast Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    15th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Del Mar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mourad Jamal
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (858) 755-9345
  • Private party facilities
    In accordance with current Covid-19 regulations we are only accepting larger group reservations for parties up to 40 people. Please use our group contact form for parties of 20-40 people. ​ If your group is 19 or under please call us directly at 858.755.9345 to make your reservation.
  • Private party contact
    Dinner: Chef Jamal - Lunch: Toni Bretzing: (888) 637-3254
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