Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in North San Diego

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in North San Diego? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Black and Blue Steakhouse and Lounge - Valley View Casino

4.9

4.9 (1703)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Valley Center

About the restaurant

Black&Blue is a contemporary American Steakhouse with Las Vegas flair, and a 21 and up dining experience. B&B was recently named San Diego’s “Most Romantic Steakhouse” by the San Diego Union Tribune, and most recently awarded as the Best Steak House Best Seafood by San Diego A-list! At B&B we offer the choicest meats, freshest seafood and most dazzling desserts to delight the mind and body that will transport our guests into a world of indulgence and taste. Unwind with conversation and creative cocktails in our Black&Blue Lounge. Then move into our main room where Chef Nicholas Burgess will impress you with his inventive dishes and innovative takes on classic favorites. The Manager, Chris Scala, will ensure you receive the ultimate in guest service in an atmosphere that’s friendly and fun. To fully enjoy the B&B dining experience, please be prepared to spend an hour and a half with us. Visit us at B&B for a dining experience you’ll never forget.

Top review

Sharonvip

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing restaurant. Service is over the top. Food is super delicious. Loved it. I don’t know why we didn’t try this place before. We will return.

Jeune et Jolie

4.9

4.9 (3912)

$50 and over

Contemporary French

Carlsbad

About the restaurant

A culinary experience celebrating the moment, Jeune et Jolie reimagines French cuisine through the vibrant lens of our Southern California landscape with a 4-course menu offered at $120 per guest.

For those looking for a more casual evening, we feature "Le Menu du Bar”, an à la carte offering available for walk-in guests at our bar and lounge.

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Frankvip

Dined 2 days ago

Extraordinary gastronomic experience in every way!! Not to be missed… we will be back!!!

Mille Fleurs

4.8

4.8 (2238)

$50 and over

French American

Rancho Santa Fe

About the restaurant

**Please note: Patio requests must call the restaurant to confirm availability for patio dining, as availability is very limited due to table spacing.*

Nestled in the heart of the historic and charming village of Rancho Santa Fe, just four miles inland from Del Mar, Mille Fleurs offers magnificent California food presentation with extraordinary French flair. The exquisite yet comfortable French country décor with inviting outside patio provides an atmosphere that is gracious, warm and welcoming. Mille Fleurs has received numerous accolades including: "Top 25 in America" from Food & Wine Magazine "Far and away the best restaurant sampled in greater San Diego" quoted in The New York Times as well as "Best French" and "Best of the Best" in San Diego Magazine. Our award winning wine cellar offers over seven hundred choices spanning the globe and varying greatly in price. A mile down the road is the Chino's Family Farm where our chef heads every day to get fresh ingredients.

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andywvip

Dined on Sep 8, 2024

Mille Fleurs is my absolute favorite restaurant in North County. Very creative and tasty dishes, just as impressive cocktails that are smooth and well balanced and fantastic wines by the glass. My gf is vegan and gluten free and they always create the most amazing dishes for her on the spot. Very welcoming (including our dog), family/friends vibes and impeccable service

Hunsakers

4.8

4.8 (1320)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Escondido

About the restaurant

Hunsakers is moving forward to COLLETTE'S!

COLLETTE is a name that I love. It has been in my family for generations. It means "Victory of the People". The perfect embodiment of my intentions to collaborate with local farmers to do food well for the community that I am thrilled to be a part of.

The owner, chef and location remain the same with a reimagined notion of fine dining:
COLLABORATIVE COLLECTIVE CUISINE
Join us for date nights, special occasions with family and friends, and on evenings when you would rather open a menu instead of the refrigerator.
We would love to cook for you.

We are in this together, this is OUR victory!

Thank you for dining with us soon and often ~ Jeannette & Chef Hunsaker

Join us for the unveiling of COLLETTE'S ~ by invitation only and you are invited!

Wednesday October 9th 6:00 seating
Thursday, October 10th 6:00 seating
Friday, October 11th 5:30 or 8:00 seating
Saturday, October 12th 5:30 or 8:00 seating
Reserve today, make history with us!

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined on Sep 8, 2024

Hunsaker’s deserves a Michelin Star! ⭐️ Chef Hunsaker is a creative culinary genius. The menu changes to include the best, freshest, ripest foods of the season while also offering a few standard favs like the amazing French onion soup. Jeanette and Casey and the rest of the front of house staff make you feel like family. The portions are always VERY generous. If you love great food, even if you’re not local to Escondido, the trip to Hunsaker’s is 110% worth it!

Matsu

4.8

4.8 (26)

$50 and over

Creative Japanese

Oceanside

About the restaurant

Matsu follows a new light in modern Japanese cooking while paying homage to centuries-old tradition. We honor the philosophies behind the culture and its cuisine while expressing the local terroir and what grows naturally around us. The menu is our study of pristine, simple ingredients, the overall experience a balance, providing a sense of omotenashi, or Japanese hospitality.

We currently offer a 10 course tasting menu that constantly is changing with the seasons and availability, featuring a wide variety of seafood and vegetables, a few meat courses, and desserts. We also have a la carte and vegan options available as well, and walk in guests are welcome to join us either at our bar, or if tables are available for the evening. With advance notice, we are happy to adjust the menu to accommodate most dietary restrictions. A5 Wagyu can be added for an additional $55 per person.

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Oscarvip

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing staff and great Sommelier. We loved the foot and omakasa..

Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara

4.7

4.7 (1004)

$50 and over

Californian

Carlsbad

About the restaurant

Immerse yourself into a refined modern setting featuring Baja-inspired cuisine and specialty cocktails composed of mezcal and tequila. Enjoy a show kitchen allowing you to get an inside look behind the scenes bringing Chef's creations to center stage. Locally sourced cuisine with a coastal flair is the cornerstone of this fine dining Baja-inspired experience.

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Kathy

Dined 3 days ago

We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and the staff was amazing to celebrate us! The food was excellent and the desserts were great! We enjoyed the evening very much.

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Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana

4.7

4.7 (1315)

$30 and under

Italian

Encinitas

About the restaurant

Vigilucci’s Trattoria Italiana features an exceptional menu of Italian favorites, certified prime steaks and the freshest seafood. Open for over two decades, 2019 marks the 25 year anniversary of Vigilucci’s Trattoria formerly located in Encinitas. Menu highlights include many of the company’s signature dishes, made from scratch pastas, salads, steaks, seafood, pizzas and calzones. Private dining space is available for large or small groups. Our casual yet sophisticated piano bar enhances the dining experience.

For off-site events and parties contact Cater@Vigiluccis.com
Catering to the most discerning palates for over 20 years,
Vigilucci’s catering team can custom create a unique and memorable menu for celebrating life’s special occasions.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

Birthday dinner!! Everything was fab!

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Fettuccine Alfredo

Temaki Bar

4.7

4.7 (21)

$30 and under

Japanese

Encinitas

About the restaurant

Translating to “hand roll,” Temaki Bar celebrates the tradition that all perfect hand rolls should be eaten within seconds of the chef passing them across the counter — while the rice is still warm and the fish, fresh and chilled.

Delivery and in-person to-go orders are now available!

Temaki Bar does not take reservations. We encourage guests to put their name on the online waitlist up to an hour prior to their expected arrival. The online waitlist can be accessed via our website,
temakibarsushi.com, or on OpenTable. Parties larger than 4 guests cannot be guaranteed to be seated together.

EAT HERE || LIVE FOREVER

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Aug 12, 2024

Our favorite sushi spot, love the nigiri specials!

Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

4.6

4.6 (1440)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Carlsbad

About the restaurant

Relish in coastal California cuisine handcrafted with a fresh and flavorful approach at our ocean view restaurant in Carlsbad, CA. Our menu continues to be reinvented with innovation and craft, but always with upscale ingredients to savor with every bite. Ocean views served complimentary. Discover this coastal and comfortable gem right here in North County San Diego.

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Kathy

Dined 1 day ago

From the friendly staff to the amazing food it was a fabulous dinner

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8oz Filet Mignon

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Seafood Scampi Linguini

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Lobster Nachos

Polo Steakhouse

4.5

4.5 (334)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Carlsbad

About the restaurant

Welcome to Polo Steakhouse in beautiful Carlsbad California. Polo is a modern expression of a classic steakhouse. Expect the finest cuts of beef from around the world, paired with local, seasonal, vegetables for the table to share. Chef Ryan Gilbert uses the freshest local seafood and best shellfish to round out your meal.

To accompany your meal you will find a carefully curated selection of wines from around world as well as a mindful spirit list and wonderful specialty cocktails.

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Jessevip

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Truly a great place. Wish they were not closing! Flew 1200 miles just to eat here.

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Filet Mignon 12oz

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Bison Filet Mignon 8oz

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Shrimp Cocktail

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