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Steak 48 - Del Mar
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(1,576)Del Mar - 2
Jake's Del Mar
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(10,504)Del Mar - 3
Nick's Del Mar
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(1,407)Del Mar - 4
Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(9,243)Cardiff By The Sea - 5
Poseidon
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.8(5,611)Del Mar
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Addison By William Bradley
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.8(1,884)Del Mar - 2
Matsu
Price: Very Expensive•Creative Japanese•4.7(62)Oceanside - 3
Nick’s on State
Price: Moderate•American•4.9(1,890)Carlsbad - 4
Haven
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.4(169)Encinitas - 5
Valentina
Price: Expensive•Contemporary European•4.7(1,823)Encinitas
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Jeune et Jolie
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French•4.9(4,101)Carlsbad - 2
Cucina Enoteca - Del Mar
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.5(2,744)Del Mar - 3
Mille Fleurs
Price: Very Expensive•French American•4.9(2,303)Rancho Santa Fe - 4
Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(4,623)Carlsbad - 5
Veranda Fireside Lounge & Restaurant
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.7(2,599)Poway / Rancho Bernardo
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- MMorganVIPSan Diego •16 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAstonishing! Sushi on Monday night is not something I generally consider a good idea. The fish quality and presentation was excellent! I’ll definitely be back - even on Monday night.More infoFish BoonPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Carlsbad•4.8
- AAnthonySan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoExcellent, professionally friendly and courteous, knowledgeable about the menu and individual food and drink information. Will definitely returnMore infoStone Brewing World Bistro & GardensPrice: Moderate• Beer Garden• Escondido•4.6
- DdaveSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoExcellent food. Only negative was sitting by the table by the hostess counter. Chairs too low for the table and front door was constantly left open by patrons leaving.More infoBuona Forchetta - San MarcosPrice: Moderate• Italian• San Marcos•4.4
- JJohnVIPSan Diego •22 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat food, excellent service!! Our server was outstanding!!More infoFish House Vera CruzPrice: Moderate• Seafood• San Marcos•4.4
- AAmandaSan Diego •3 reviews4.0Dined 4 days agoThe food was delicious and the service was amazing! I personally loved that they still had Christmas decorations up. Looking forward to going back during Christmas next year. I recommend sitting outside. The inside of the dining area could use some love. Overall 4 starsMore infoBrickmans Restaurant & Bar (formerly The Grill)Price: Moderate• American • San Marcos•4.5
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San Marcos is a buzzing neighborhood located in North San Diego County. It is known for its Old California Restaurant Row, home to a large variety of eateries with many different types of cuisine. Most restaurants in the neighborhood feature local, freshly caught seafood. North San Diego County is a very multicultural area with a diverse array of international flavors as well. Stop in at one of the city's Mexican restaurants to try a fish taco, a popular local favorite. There is also a great selection of waterfront restaurants serving sushi, classic American and much more. If you are looking into exploring the exciting night life, then the variety of local pubs and breweries would be the perfect stop.
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in San Marcos. Our customers recommend Amalfi Cucina Italiana - San Marcos, Brickmans Restaurant & Bar (formerly The Grill) and Fish House Vera Cruz
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