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Red Tracton's, Solana Beach, CA

Red Tracton's

4.4 (1762)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
550 Via De La Valle, Solana Beach, CA 92075

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
  • Neighborhood gem
East coast style Steakhouse and Supper Club with roots dating back 75 years plus . Red Tracton's is know for serving only the finest in Prime Beef and Seafood. Quality and quantity is Reds trademark. Live entertainment Tuesday - Saturday at the Piano bar.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mauricio Pineda
  • Catering
    Red Tracton's is here to serve all of your catering needs . Please contact Mason for further information 858-755-6600.
  • Private party facilities
    Red Tracton offers two adjacent banquet rooms for your private party needs. The Triple Crown Room and The Starlight Terrace. Both great venues for hosting birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate outings, board meetings, and holiday parties. Please contact- Mason Meredith mason@redtractonssteakhouse.com
  • Neighborhood
    Del Mar
  • Cross street
    Jimmy Durante
  • Parking details
    Valet with Self parking options available after 4:00PM.
  • Public transit
    Solona Beach Train Station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,762 people are saying

Red Tracton's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red Tracton's offers a "wonderful atmosphere" with live music and "generous portions." Standouts include the prime rib and lobster bisque. The service is often praised as "excellent," particularly from dedicated staff like Anna, Adrienne, and Tracy. While food quality can vary, the old-fashioned steakhouse vibe remains a cherished aspect.
1,762 Reviews
  1. Aimee

    Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In a world of corporate cookie cutter steak houses, Red Tracton’s stands out as a beautiful and classic establishment from a bygone era. The atmosphere was fantastic with dark wood, warm moody lighting, and cozy green leather booths. We were greeted promptly, and welcomed with tasty sourdough bread and butter as soon as we sat down. Our food was delicious! We started with the clam chowder and had the top sirloin steak, salmon, green beans, and the loaded baked potato which was one of the best I’ve ever had. The steak was juicy and flavorful and my husband enjoyed his blackened salmon which was a generous portion and fresh. Everything was high quality, well seasoned, perfectly cooked, and not overly fussy. Our server Katy made us feel at home and made some great suggestions which we took her up on. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and had a warm demeanor which was the cherry on top of our experience. Restaurants like these are a rarity and out of all the options in Del Mar I would highly recommend supporting this legacy business.

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  2. Marie VIP

    San Diego24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a party. The entertainment is wonderful as well as the atmosphere. Food is delicious and drinks generous .

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  3. Ishi VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I go for Bobby and Jimmy! They are each great at what they do. And last night Tracey was our server and she is wonderful. 

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  4. William VIP

    Houston76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, big portions and good service are standard at this Del Mar landmark restaurant. The decor is unchanged for all the years we've gone there and probably from the day it opened. It's a step back in time to an old fashioned steakhouse. Very enjoyable.

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  5. Michael VIP

    San Diego19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointed. We were in restaurant for an hour total.. Busboy removed my husband's bread plate before main course arrived. Before I finished my steak, he removed my husband's plate. The $19.00 cheese cake was smallest I have ever seen. Sad commentary for a restaurant that was a favorite.

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  6. Jennifer VIP

    San Diego14 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    A Father's Day Disappointment We were there to celebrate my dad, and yet he ended up apologizing to me for the poor service and the meal. Our server James was unpolished and rushed. It just made the whole experience feel like a bad transaction. The food quality during our last few visits has been a letdown. The fried chicken was inconsistent again. My dish came out rare, and I sent it back, only to have it returned well done. Sent it back again- and somehow, it came back rare again. James never checked back with me to see if my dish was correct. I didn't end up eating; it was boxed to take home. A credit card was provided ahead of time to ensure the other couple in our group would be treated to dinner. But James did not provide a bill for review before charging it, and we later realized we had been overcharged. There was not even a table touch from a manager. After decades of coming here, we will not be returning.

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  7. Eden

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was fine but nothing special. Service was probably some of the worst I have experienced especially for a restaurant who charges an arm and a leg

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  8. Robert W. VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience dining there. The servers are awesome and the food is always outstanding.

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  9. takis VIP

    San Diego54 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    What a disappointment! We have been going to this restaurant for many years, but this time we do not plan to visit again. Our reservations indicated 40th Anniversary, but when we arrived, the manager did not even mention it. The same happened with our server Anna, who was the only amazing thing that night. Nobody had informed her what we were celebrating. We are not people who go out for freebies, but when someone decides to celebrate such a milestone with their family, the restaurant at least can offer dessert or even a candle, or just coffee. None of this happened on top of the fact that our 40th Anniversary was ignored. The food was ok this time. Not what we are used to and what we expected out of this restaurant. They need to change the menu, which is very hard to read because the letters are too small. The old menu looked better. Anna made our night with her amazing customer service skills. But the manager was nowhere to be found for most of our time there. We wish them the best

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  10. Mila

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent steak dinner and good selection of wines

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FAQs

Red Tracton's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 724-4400.

Red Tracton's is rated 4.4 stars by 1762 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Red Tracton's

550 Via De La Valle, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Jimmy Durante
  • Neighborhood
    Del Mar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet with Self parking options available after 4:00PM.
  • Public transit
    Solona Beach Train Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mauricio Pineda
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Red Tracton's is here to serve all of your catering needs . Please contact Mason for further information 858-755-6600.
  • Private party facilities
    Red Tracton offers two adjacent banquet rooms for your private party needs. The Triple Crown Room and The Starlight Terrace. Both great venues for hosting birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate outings, board meetings, and holiday parties. Please contact- Mason Meredith mason@redtractonssteakhouse.com
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