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1. Cucina Enoteca - Del Mar
4.6
Exceptional(2729)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Del Mar
Booked 49 times today
Say hello to the sister restaurant of San Diego’s award winning CUCINA urbana! CUCINA enoteca’s menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, traditionally coursed or served family-style, and made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Enjoy wine by the glass or visit the wine shop and select a bottle from over 100 selections at retail price ($10 corkage fee applies).
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2. Milton's Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(392)
Price: Moderate
• American • Del Mar
Booked 8 times today
Your hosts, David Levy and Barry Robbins, welcome you to their version of a traditional deli! When we opened in 1995 our goal was to remind our customers what a deli experience is like. From crunchy kosher pickles to piled high pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, steaming bowls of matzo ball soup, traditional brisket dinners and a bakery boasting homemade recipes, we hope to please our customers from start to finish. We work hard to source the best meats, vegetables, and ingredients all while developing new items to keep up with current culinary trends!
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3. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff
4.7
Exceptional(9142)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Cardiff By The Sea
Booked 91 times today
Pacific Coast Grill's oceanfront venue features unique Pacific Coastal cuisine, an oyster bar, select sushi rolls, and a plethora of seafood choices, delicious steaks and more! There are two levels of dining at the new PCG with every dining seat in the house carefully planned to have an ocean view. There are bars on both levels and a heated outdoor patio and a deck with one of the best views of the Pacific Ocean and the line up at Cardiff Reef. You can watch surfers, kite surfers, dolphins, whales and spectacular sunsets from throughout the restaurant.
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4. Poseidon
4.8
Exceptional(5560)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Del Mar
Booked 50 times today
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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5. South of Nick's - Del Mar
4.7
Exceptional(585)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Del Mar
Booked 73 times today
An essential stop in San Diego for Southern California Mexican Cuisine.South of Nick's Mexican Kitchen & Bar features Classic Mexican favorites, prime steaks and seafood with a So Cal twist. Fine Tequilas & Margaritas Our food and drink meets the highest standards of quality, freshness and seasonality and combines both modern-creative and traditional styles of cooking. Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Nick’s culture is personified by its Ladies and Gentlemen – professionals who share a single focus and are inspired and committed to offering great service and creating positive memorable experiences.
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6. Brigantine Del Mar
4.6
Exceptional(2739)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Del Mar
Booked 26 times today
A San Diego tradition since 1969, the Brigantine has received many accolades in our 40+ year history. "BEST SEAFOOD", "BEST CASUAL SEAFOOD", "BEST HAPPY HOUR", and even "BEST SWORDFISH IN THE WORLD", according to USA Today.Well-known for our signature Clam Chowder, Grilled Swordfish, and Crème Brûlée, the Brigantine is a favorite among locals for consistently fresh seafood, succulent steaks and grilled meats. Perched between the spectacular Pacific Ocean and the hills of Rancho Santa Fe, the Del Mar Brigantine sits high above the action of the Del Mar racetrack.A lushly landscaped garden offers an unparalleled setting for weddings and outdoor-themed events. Indoors, a formal dining room looks out to the garden through floor-to-ceiling french doors. For more casual dining, the glass-enclosed deck is a year-round favorite.The Del Mar Brigantine serves dinner 7 nights a week, lunch Monday-Saturday, and brunch each Sunday.
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7. North Italia San Diego - One Paseo
4.5
Awesome(1527)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Del Mar
Booked 67 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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8. Sbicca - Del Mar
4.6
Exceptional(2510)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Del Mar
Booked 17 times today
We look forward to having you join us! San Diego's favorite "Neighborhood" restaurant. Located in beautiful, quaint Del Mar and winner of the "Gold Medallion Award" for Best Neighborhood Restaurant awarded by the San Diego Chapter of the California Restaurant Association. Dine up on the Ocean View deck and take in the blue pacific while enjoying our award winning cuisine or sit on our ocean view sidewalk cafe and sip on one of our Wine Spectator award winning wine list wines. SPECIALS: 1/2 price on Wine Bottles Tuesdays & ThursdaysHappy Hour Daily 3-5pm (excluding holidays) Please note we cannot guarantee seating requests, we will do our best to accommodate but it is not a guarantee for inside or outside
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9. Shimbashi Izakaya
4.6
Exceptional(975)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Del Mar
Booked 18 times today
Shimbashi's theme is based on the Izakaya, a Japanese tapas restaurant. We offer a multi-faceted menu that can be used as a pairing with sake for the light eater or sophisticated dinner entrées served in the Japanese tradition. Our menu changes with the season making each dining experience a new adventure.
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10. Salt + Lime Del Mar
4.4
Awesome(175)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Del Mar
Booked 25 times today
Salt and Lime combines authenticity with innovation to create a sensory Mexican cuisine experience. A modern design offering outdoor seating with a bar providing a distinctive culinary experience. Diners are invited to explore diverse flavors of Mexican gastronomy, ranging from tacos to traditional seafood ceviches in a high energy setting with Ocean views in the heart of Del Mar.Expect the unexpected, because too much of a good thing is never enough! Come try our spicy Cilantro Jalapeño Margarita or cool down with our Piña Coco Limon cocktail.We are now offering Breakfast SATURDAY - SUNDAY FROM 9:30AM - 1:00PM.

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From verified diners like you
  • Judy
    San Diego •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food was delicious as always. This time I tried the filet and grilled romaine salad. It was perfection and I’d definitely order it again! The others in our group enjoyed their choices as well. Service was fantastic!! I believe our server was Jordan (I’m awful with names) and she was simply excellent. Ambience is wonderful as well!
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    South of Nick's - Del MarPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Del Mar
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    4.7
  • Dawn
    San Diego •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We sat outside where it was an absolutely beautiful day able to watch the ocean waves roll in. Our waitress, Tiffany, was incredibly hospitable and offered suggestions from the menu. The house salad with lemon vinagrette was a lovely starter. The Shrimp and Crab Linguini was beautiful in its presentation and absolutely delicious!! Both went well with the Sauvignon Blanc that was ordered. I can't wait to return here!
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    PoseidonPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Del Mar
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    4.8
  • Mark
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The waitress was very knowledgeable of their menu and the ambience of sitting outside almost on the beach at night was so romantic. We will definitely go back and will tell our friends about the restaurant.
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    Pacific Coast Grill - CardiffPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Cardiff By The Sea
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    4.7
  • JaneanSvip
    San Diego •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 10, 2024
    The service and food were outstanding. The staff was very accommodating of all our requests and exceeded our expectations. Our server was attentive and made great menu suggestions. We were celebrating a special birthday for my husband with our daughters and their husbands and it was everything we hoped it would be and Thank you for making it such a memorable evening! !
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    Cucina Enoteca - Del MarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Del Mar
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    4.6
  • William
    San Diego •15 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Nov 7, 2024
    Noise level was high making it difficult to converse. Food was hot and tasty. Server stopped by our table once to ask how the food was, but never returned to refill our water and tea.
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    Milton's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Del Mar
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    4.7

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