Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Del Mar

61 restaurants available nearby

1. Jake's Del Mar

4.8

Exceptional(10379)

Price: Moderate

• American • Del Mar

Booked 104 times today

Aloha friends of Jake’s Del Mar! We are open for indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery. Visit jakesdelmar.com to view our menus or place a takeout order online!Jake’s is the quintessential California oceanfront dining experience. The eclectic menu compliments the casual, yet elegant restaurant atmosphere right on the Del Mar shore. With chef-driven California coastal fare, craft cocktails, and unforgettable ocean views, it’s the best of the west coast. Whether for a date night or a celebration with friends and family, Jake’s serves up something special every time.

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2. Coya Peruvian Secret

4.4

Awesome(649)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Del Mar

Booked 4 times today

Located next to Del Mar beach on 11th street, Coya Peruvian Secret Restaurant offers award winning gourmet Peruvian- Cali fusion Peruvian cuisine in charming cottage house under a tree. All seats are outside tucked in greenery so its in all casual seating. Voted best Seafood by locals and best Latin American in SD we are primally seafood place but we also proudly serve great meat choices, like our surf and turf with Rib Eye, traditional Lomo with Filet mignon, lamb stew with New Zealand lamb, excellent short rib with sweet potatoes and Peruvian half roasted chicken. If you seeking cozy color full vibe full of magic for a date or family reunion we are perfect choice. You will astonish your party with unforgettable flavors. Take them of a gourmet trip to Peru and back tonight.

3. Pacifica Del Mar

4.5

Awesome(4835)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Del Mar

Booked 18 times today

Perched atop the Del Mar Plaza in the heart of the Village, Pacifica Del Mar has remained a local gem for years as one of the neighborhood’s most sought-after places to dine, wine and gather with friends and family. Their menu showcases casual and inspired fare - like fresh seafood, steak and pasta - complimented by an award-winning wine list and creative cocktails.Whether you choose to dine on their cozy ocean view patio, or join them in our vibrant dining room or bar, their warm service and great food and drink will provide a memorable dining experience.We look forward to seeing you at Pacifica Del Mar. Please note that in an effort to give our staff enough time to turn over and sanitize tables between diners, reservations will be limited to an hour and a half for parties of 4 or less, and 2 hours for parties 5+. We thank you for understanding and helping us keep things safe for you.

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4. Beeside Balcony Del Mar

4.4

Awesome(1413)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Del Mar

Booked 11 times today

Beeside Balcony is a hidden gem in old Del Mar, CA with a relaxed seaside chic décor where guests enjoy global mediterranean cuisine and ocean views from the covered outside balcony. A third generation chef of Spanish and Italian descent, and hailing form Paris, France, Christophe's restaurant career began at 17 in the kitchen of his father's restaurant in Pasadena when they first emigrated to the USA. Upon returning to southern California in 2011, Christophe spent 8 years as the managing partner of Eddie V's Prime Seafood in La Jolla. Here he deepened his knowledge of sourcing and cooking the freshest seafood available, while delivering world class service. The laid back coastal vibe of Del Mar, combined with the attention to detail from Christophe's fine dining background, infuses Beeside Balcony with an easy elegance that elevates any gathering, and makes the perfect backdrop to showcase his global mediterranean menu.

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5. Tamarindo Latin Kitchen- Del Mar

4.7

Exceptional(903)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Del Mar

Booked 31 times today

Tamarindo Del Mar **NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER**Kitchen closes promptly at 9pm Sunday-Thursday and 10pm on Friday+Saturday's.

6. Sbicca - Del Mar

4.5

Awesome(2510)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Del Mar

Booked 13 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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7. Il Fornaio - Del Mar

4.4

Awesome(2359)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Del Mar

Booked 15 times today

Step inside Il Fornaio and take a culinary journey through Italy. Early mornings bring rustic, crisp crusted bread hot from the oven accompanied by the scent of fresh brewed espresso. During lunch and dinner hours, pastas and flavorful sauces simmer while meats and vegetables roast over hot coals. Bottles of wine from small, regional wineries are uncorked to complement the dishes, which have been crafted in the custom of Italy's chefs, bakers and homemakers. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Repeat winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

8. Shimbashi Izakaya

4.6

Exceptional(976)

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.

9. Poseidon

4.8

Exceptional(5567)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Del Mar

Booked 48 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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10. North Italia San Diego - One Paseo

4.5

Awesome(1529)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Del Mar

Booked 50 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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Veronicavip
San Diego •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
As always, excellent food and service. The decor and ambiance are so welcoming and nice. Love this place! The view too!
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Beeside Balcony Del MarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Del Mar
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4.4
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Linneavip
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Beautiful sunset, very efficient service, very professional team! Food was good.. ie: polenta room temp n bland, lobster ok. Apps.. ribs n calamari 5 stars!! Waiter 5 is stars!!!
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Jake's Del MarPrice: Moderate• American• Del Mar
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4.8
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Ileenvip
San Diego •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The outdoor corner table with the fire pit in the center was WONDERFUL!! Our waiter was even better… SO friendly and helpful… he’s a keeper 👍🏼 Food and drinks were good :)
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Tamarindo Latin Kitchen- Del MarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Del Mar
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4.7
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Michael
Orange County •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
The six of us had a very enjoyable experience dining at Pacific Del Mar. The service was awesome! Our water glasses were consistently filled and our server was very attentive to our needs. Our meals were served gently/politely and our table was quickly cleared of finished items (appetizers, etc) Everyone enjoyed their food, although my green beans were over-spiced for my liking. The coffee was very delicious. We would definitely eat here at this very classy restaurant!
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Pacifica Del MarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Del Mar
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4.5
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Natalie
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
The atmosphere, service and food were all wonderful. Casual dining experience. We ate curbside, the weather was perfect but they also have heaters. Service was great! We enjoyed our meal and conversation without feeling rushed or bothered. The food was amazing. I was driving and didn’t to try the wine but the options looks good. Very much looking forward to returning. I came with two friends and it was perfect. This would also be good for a date
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Coya Peruvian SecretPrice: Moderate• Peruvian• Del Mar
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4.4

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61 restaurants available nearby

1. Jake's Del Mar

2. Coya Peruvian Secret

3. Pacifica Del Mar

4. Beeside Balcony Del Mar

5. Tamarindo Latin Kitchen- Del Mar

6. Sbicca - Del Mar

7. Il Fornaio - Del Mar

8. Shimbashi Izakaya

9. Poseidon

10. North Italia San Diego - One Paseo

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