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1. RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla
4.3
Awesome(2673)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • La Jolla
Booked 27 times today
Dining at RED O is an experience like no other that offers a unique combination of Prime Steak and Seafood with Rick Bayless’ signature Mexican inspired influences. With sustainably sourced and local ingredients, RED O creates flavorful dishes true to the authentic flavors of Mexico. RED O’s team of friendly employees creates a welcoming atmosphere that parallels the luxury resort interior of the restaurant. RED O also features an impressive bar and lounge where you’ll find specialty cocktails, an extensive tequila list and an award winning wine list. The bar also offers Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. daily and Late Night Happy Hour from 9-11pm Friday-Saturday.
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2. Javier's - La Jolla
4.6
Exceptional(3498)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • La Jolla
Booked 135 times today
JAVIER'S presents a rich heritage of elevated Mexican cuisine in a friendly, captivating ambiance. Enjoy hand-shaken margaritas, rare tequilas, craft cocktails and a vast selection of beer and fine wines. Dine with us in the main dining room, al fresco patios, one of our semi private dining rooms, or at the exquisite bar surrounded by one of the West Coast's largest selection of the world's finest tequilas. We at JAVIER'S consider all our wonderful customers a part of our family and thank them for their support and sharing in the success and joy that is JAVIER'S. Come experience the freshness of our original Mexican cuisine in a warm, friendly environment at one of our five locations.Please be advised we don't allow strollers. If you bring your stroller we have a designated area to store your stroller while you dine.
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3. Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar
4.7
Exceptional(237)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Carmel Valley
Booked 15 times today
A transparent authentic cultural experience of Asian infused cuisine, continuously redefining “fresh”.
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4. Cape Fire Grill
4.3
Awesome(0)
Price: Moderate
• Southern African • Miramar
Cape Fire Grill - Bunny Chow is owned by Andrew Georgitsis, born and raised in South Africa. Andrew started his career as Chef and head of food development at All Prepped Up, working on designing and creating international foods. With a passion for creating & cooking innovative dishes that blended flavors and textures from all over the world. He formed SA Franchises LLC DBA: Cape Fire Grill - Bunny Chow in September of 2022 and using his past experiences, strengths and passion has developed the first authentic South African Fusion causal dining restaurant in San Diego. Specializing in fast, fresh, hand crafted meals made from scratch. Voted in Yelp's 2022 Top 10 New Restaurants Cape Fire Grill has several signature dishes including the Mixed Grill for 2 and South Africa's National Bobotie. Cape Fire Grill is a fast causal dine-in restaurant that has take out, delivery, catering (corporate and private), and ships South African food nation wide.
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5. Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana
4.6
Exceptional(1323)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Del Mar
Booked 11 times today
***AQUA MARE CUCINA ITALIANA ***Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana by Villa Capri in Del Mar offers a menu inspired by responsibly sourced local food. It's a place to enjoy fresh, delicious plates and relax watching our beautiful view of the lagoon and the ocean. In addition to fresh fish and seafood, Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana in Del Mar serves fresh homemade pasta, risotto, chicken, steak and vegetarian options. It is open for dinner Monday through Sunday from 4pm to 9pm, and for lunch Sunday from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana in Del Mar also has a large bar area with HD TVs, a Private Room and Private Patios that can be booked for banquets and private events
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6. Urbana Del Mar
4.7
Exceptional(151)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Mexican • Carmel Valley
Booked 5 times today
Its ‘Dia de los Muertos’ every day at URBANA, the Skydeck's most colorful restaurant. Farm Fresh Mexican Chef inspired plates. Complementing the menu, URBANA’S sexy departure on craft cocktails featuring Tequila and Mezcal favorites as well as top shelf agave spirits. Massive smiling murals a tribute to owner Javier Cuadra's Michoacán upbringing where ‘Dia de los Muertos’ is celebrated to define URBANA.
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7. Ambrogio15 Del Mar
4.8
Exceptional(211)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Carmel Valley
Booked 3 times today
Ambrogio15 Del Mar is a more upscale, but still casual version than our Pacific Beach Restaurant. We will have gourmet Pizzas developed by our partnership with Michelin-starred Milanese chef Silvio Salmoiraghi, his partner Choi Cheolhyeok, and gastronome Paolo Tucci. Additionally, we will also offer a five-course gourmet tasting menu for 15-20 diners at a time featuring Italian dishes and global meat and seafood entrees, with a vast menu of natural Italian wines and French Champagnes.
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8. Davanti Del Mar
4.5
Awesome(440)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Del Mar
Booked 11 times today
Welcome to Davanti Enoteca in Del Mar. We offer a delicious twist on rustic Italian cuisine paired with an extensive wine list and creative cocktails. Our chef driven menu is geared towards family style shareable plates, homemade pastas, pizzas and a fantastic assortment of meats and cheeses. Enjoy the lively wine bar ambiance and decor. By the way, you can't miss our Focacia di Recco! Ci vediamo presto!
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9. Sushi Mori
4.7
Exceptional(38)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • La Jolla
Booked 2 times today
If you’re in the La Jolla area, be sure you visit Sushi Mori Restaurant located near La Jolla Shores Park. Experience cuisine that delights your palate and defines the art of dining in La Jolla, San Diego. As one of La Jolla’s premier dining spots, Sushi Mori offers a contemporary atmosphere imbued with the kind of ambiance that is just right for a romantic dinner. If you’re looking for a quick meal, the Sushi Mori menu offers great specials. Our sushi chef's dishes are created with fresh, seasonal ingredients and prepared with great attention to detail, making the end result a meal to truly relish in
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10. Catania
4.7
Exceptional(2058)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 24 times today
Inspired by an Italy road-trip Chef Ryan and I (Arturo) took back in 2008, we’re pleased to introduce Catania, the newest member of the Whisknladle Hospitality family. Here, we’ll be featuring simple, seasonal and authentic Italian Coastal Cuisine (None of the Italian version of TexMex you see most other places). Our commitment to authenticity will be evident in our use of wood burning ovens and grills, an all Italian wine list as well as an exclusively craft Italian Beer program. (Yes, Italy has an amazing craft beer movement nobody’s heard about.)

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