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Red Tracton's, Solana Beach, CA

Red Tracton's

4.4 (1767)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
550 Via De La Valle, Solana Beach, CA 92075

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

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What 1,767 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

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Hot spot

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.
1,767 Reviews
  1. Chris VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is just a really good restaurant. Only disappointment last night was no lobster. First world problem.

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  2. Marc VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    HORRIBLE Experience. We had a reservation on 7/2 at 6:00, there was substantial traffic and we were going to be 15 minutes late, naturally, we called and were told it was not a problem. We arrived at 6:15 and were promptly seated (note that the restaurant was only about 25% occupied). Promptly we were presented with bread and water which was nice. Apparently our waiter was busy, so another waitress asked for our drink order. After about five minutes our waiter arrived with menus and about five minutes later he took our order, let's say at 6:25. My wife ordered a Filet Medium Rare and I ordered a Chopped Steak Charred Medium with Blackened Seasoning, we opted to share a stuffed potato. At 7:15 with the place still about 65% empty, food was delivered, almost an hour after seating. My wife's steak was medium, mine was rare with no char or seasoning and the potato was cold. They refired a new steak for my wife, which turned out just OK and mine they just reheated the original, without seasoning and now it was dry, which arrived at 7:45, we were starving at this juncture and elected to eat and leave. Our server was attentive but what came out of the kitchen was horrible.

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  3. Chris VIP

    Las Vegas44 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Worst service we’ve had anywhere. We’re regulars here, but don’t think we’ll go back. Not very busy but it took our waitress 35 mins to get us a drink, that’s unacceptable! We told her we had a Groupon coupon and from that moment on we were almost invisible.

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  4. Shelli VIP

    San Diego17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best filet mignon and salad extravaganza and delicious cream bulee. Love the piano bar! Very relaxing!

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  5. Aimee

    Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Marvin

    San Diego13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a Hidden Gem in Del Mar. Great food, service, people. All I can say is wow and did not expect how romantic this place can be.

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  9. William VIP

    Houston77 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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  10. 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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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 1767 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 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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