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Javier's - La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(3,572)La Jolla - 2
Steak 48 - Del Mar
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(1,576)Del Mar - 3
Raised by Wolves
Price: Moderate•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.7(2,876)La Jolla - 4
Jake's Del Mar
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(10,504)Del Mar - 5
Sushi Ota - San Diego
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.8(571)Pacific Beach
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The Marine Room
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.6(8,257)La Jolla - 2
Campfire
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(5,284)Carlsbad - 3
Addison By William Bradley
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.8(1,884)Del Mar - 4
The Amalfi Llama - San Diego
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.5(391)University City/Golden Triangle - 5
Herb & Sea
Price: Moderate•Californian•4.5(2,872)Encinitas
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Jeune et Jolie
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French•4.9(4,101)Carlsbad - 2
RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.4(2,706)La Jolla - 3
Le Coq
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French•4.5(333)La Jolla - 4
Paradisaea
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.7(584)La Jolla - 5
Pacifica Del Mar
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.5(4,868)Del Mar
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- JJulieSan Diego •4 reviews5.0Dined todayPerfect night out in every way. Food was delicious, loved sitting outside, service was attentive without hovering.More infoPacific Coast Grill - CardiffPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Cardiff By The Sea•4.8
- MMariaVIPSan Diego •5 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAlways, most welcoming staff. Brunch was so delicious as always. My favorite Eggs-Benedict, and my friends' avocado toast were made to perfection. Beautiful presentation. Dakota, our server, is simply the best. You feel you're part of the family when you come to Waverly Restaurant. I go often, and it's the best 👌More infoWaverly Restaurant & LoungePrice: Expensive• American• Encinitas•4.7
- SSuzannePittsburgh / Western PA •33 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWe had a lovely anniversary lunch at Jake's, sitting at an ocean front window table. Fabulous view, great service. We shared the fish tacos and the seafood chowder. The kitchen was nice enough to split the orders into two for no extra charge. Our server also gave us the choice of a complimentary dessert for our anniversary. We chose chocolate peanut butter torte to share. It was delicious, but we couldn’t finish it. We had the Hula Pie at Duke’s in Maui, so we chose to try something else. We did have a taste of Hawaii with a very good Duke’s Mai Tai. Will be back if we visit Del Mar again! Also, use Jake's valet parking, which was $8 at lunch. We used the public parking across the street, which was a minimum of $25 for two hours.More infoJake's Del MarPrice: Moderate• American• Del Mar•4.8
- KKerryVIPSan Diego •11 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 7, 2025Always great food and amazing oceanfront view! The food is consistently great and the seasonal additions to the menu are fabulous!More infoChart House Restaurant - CardiffPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Solana Beach•4.5
- MMiriamSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 4, 2025Their sunset special is not to be missed. Isn't always available so check the website firstMore infoKi's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Californian• Cardiff By The Sea•4.6
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Cardiff By The Sea is a beach community in southern San Diego County. As a planned community with a walkable beach and a lagoon with a boardwalk surrounding it, the city got its name through its planner's Welsh wife. Because of the year-round mild climate, you'll find plenty of casual dining restaurants featuring outdoor seating. The cuisine is centered around fresh Pacific seafood, especially Asian fusion and sushi. Coffee and tea houses are also popular in the area, and weekend mornings often find the coffee bars bustling. Italian and Mexican foods also provide a strong influence, particularly at the beachside restaurants. Two of the regional specialties include tilapia scampi and fish tacos with fresh tomatoes.