Lilian's Restaurant

4.3

254 Reviews

$30 and under

Unspecified

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Welcome to the Lilian's Blog - a culinary diary and a rendezvous with history. Here, we chronicle our adventures in gastronomy, share behind-the-scenes glimpses, and delve deeper into the legacy of Lilian Rice. Whether you're a food aficionado, a history enthusiast, or someone seeking to uncover the stories behind Rancho Santa Fe's best new restaurant, you're in the right place. Dive into our articles and let Lilian's spirit guide your journey through taste and time.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Daily 11:01 am–3:00 pm Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 221-7000
Website
https://www.liliansrsf.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
Neighborhood
Rancho Santa Fe
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Popular dishes

ASSORTED PASTRIES FROM LOCAL BAKERY $6.00
MEDITERRANEAN YOGURT$12.00
labneh yogurt, honey, toasted seed granola
AVOCADO TOAST $12.00
pickled shallots, arugula, sprouts add hard boiled egg +2
TWO EGG BREAKFAST*$17.00
eggs any style, crispy smashed potatoes, bacon, toasted sourdough
EGG WHITE SCRAMBLE $16.00
feta, spinach, avocado, served with house salad
BREAKFAST BURRITO $15.00
BREAKFAST BURRITO 15 scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar, avocado, potatoes and caramelized onions served with side house hot sauce
SMOKED SALMON BAGEL* $16.00
toasted seed bagel, herb cream cheese, capers, arugula, red onion add scrambled egg +2
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES $16.00
honey butter and maple syrup with vanilla chantilly
WAGYU STEAK & EGGS$28.00
6oz wagyu flat iron, eggs any style, crispy smashed potatoes, diane sauce
DUCK HASH $22.00
confit duck, sunny duck egg, confit potatoes, caramelized onions, aji amarillo
MUSHROOM FRITTATA $18.00
goat cheese, tomato, basil
OG EGGS BENEDICT* $18.00
english muffin, classic hollandaise, poached eggs, canadian bacon. served with smashed potatoes
CHEF’S EGGS BENEDICT* $18.00
sun dried tomato hollandaise, toasted sourdough, spinach, charred artichoke, poached eggs served with smashed potatoes

SIDES

SMASHED POTATOES $5.00
fine herbs
THICK FARMHOUSE BACON $5.00
CHICKEN BREAKFAST SAUSAGE $5.00
SEASONAL FRUIT $5.00
HOUSE SALAD $6.00
balsamic & parmesan
TOAST $4.00
sourdough or multigrain
2 EGGS* $3.00
farm eggs any style

What 254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lilian's Restaurant offers a "lovely first time experience" with a "fun and pretty ambiance." Known for its "excellent food and service," the outdoor patio is a charming spot for dining. "Great wine list," inventive dishes, and "perfect for special occasions" make it a local favorite. Some guests found the spiciness overwhelming, while others noted service inconsistencies. Despite occasional service hiccups, the beautiful setting and delicious menu continue to draw visitors back.

254 Reviews

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Laurie
VIP
San Francisco
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I ordered the Cobb salad and even though it was supposed to have chicken in it there was none. It was mostly just lettuce. There were 5 very small bites of bacon, and I think they really saved money on the avocado, because they took a small slice of one and cut it into itty bitty pieces, so almost no avocado either. There was one whole egg that was cut in quarters and decorated the edge of the bowl. The dressing was supposed to be blue cheese, but best guess it was Ranch. Very disappointing. My friends ordered the club sandwich and it was just okay. They took 3/4 of it home, but they did like the fries. Go for the ambience, but the food needs a big improvement.
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Morgan
VIP
Pittsburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic ambiance, a delicious menu, and 5 star service. We will be back for sure.
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karen
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
lovely way to spend the evening on the patio with beautiful, delicious food!
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Joshua
VIP
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was great. The DJ was way too much and ruined the ambiance. The noise was too much and very annoying.
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marie
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Our server was absolutely terrible about checking up on us. She took our order at the very begging and we never saw her again. Me and my friend sat there chatting away but after about an hour of no one coming to see if our food was good or if we wanted another drink I was upset. I understand it is a resort so it was open and kind of come and go, even though they were strict about reservations and being on time. We walked around after we were done and sat in the lobby waiting for someone so we could pay the bill!
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nice
San Diego
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Nice atmosphere outdoors on patio but every time I’ve been there, they don’t have enough umbrellas, which seems like an easy fix. But problematic throughout the entire summer. Food is excellent and if you can get a shady spot, a very nice place to lunch.
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Sharon
New York City
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service impeccible —view and Pork Chop the best
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Martha
VIP
San Diego
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We have been to Lillian's several times, usually for mid-week lunches, and always had excellent service and food. Since, we've raved about Lillians, we brought friends for our lunch on a Friday. We were greatly disappointed. Our regular server was not there and it was very crowded, probably because it was a Friday of a holiday weekend. However, our server was frazzled and we waited almost an hour to receive our entrees. My halibut was supposed to have a beurre blanc sauce - which was missing and I had to ask for it. The crab salad was bland and also needed additional dressing. The beignets were delicious as usual. Service improved when there were fewer people there, but unfortunately too late to leave a good impression. Note to self: Avoid weekends and non-peak lunchtimes since we like a quieter atmosphere.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food and in particular the veal Milanese left a great deal to be desired. Bland taste, thick crust, no hint of lemon, not tender. The service was inattentive: asked for bread twice and in the end none served. Openly gave feedback to the team.
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Michael
San Diego
81 reviews
3.0
81 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting. Food was very good for the most part but some issues (carrots so undercooked hard to cut with a knife!, warm rolls served still frozen inside), service was a bit slow.
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5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Rancho Santa Fe
Hours of operation
Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Daily 11:01 am–3:00 pm Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.liliansrsf.com/
Phone number
(858) 221-7000

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SEARED SCALLOPS

DIVER SCALLOPS

HOUSE SALAD

BREAKFAST

ASSORTED PASTRIES FROM LOCAL BAKERY $6.00

MEDITERRANEAN YOGURT$12.00

AVOCADO TOAST $12.00

TWO EGG BREAKFAST*$17.00

EGG WHITE SCRAMBLE $16.00

BREAKFAST BURRITO $15.00

SMOKED SALMON BAGEL* $16.00

BUTTERMILK PANCAKES $16.00

WAGYU STEAK & EGGS$28.00

DUCK HASH $22.00

MUSHROOM FRITTATA $18.00

OG EGGS BENEDICT* $18.00

CHEF’S EGGS BENEDICT* $18.00

SIDES

SMASHED POTATOES $5.00

THICK FARMHOUSE BACON $5.00

CHICKEN BREAKFAST SAUSAGE $5.00

SEASONAL FRUIT $5.00

HOUSE SALAD $6.00

TOAST $4.00

2 EGGS* $3.00

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