Best Casual Restaurants in Del Mar

77 restaurants available nearby

1. Sbicca - Del Mar

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Del Mar

Booked 10 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

2. Shimbashi Izakaya

4.6

Exceptional(976)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Del Mar

Booked 16 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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3. Salt + Lime Del Mar

4.4

Awesome(176)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Del Mar

Booked 15 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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4. Tamarindo Latin Kitchen- Del Mar

4.7

Exceptional(903)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Del Mar

Booked 26 times today

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

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5. Il Fornaio - Del Mar

4.4

Awesome(2359)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Del Mar

Booked 14 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.

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6. 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.

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7. Del Mar Seaside Grill

4.4

Awesome(12)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Del Mar

Booked 1 time today

Restaurant critics, neighborhood regulars and first-time visitors always agree about Del Mar Seaside Grill– the atmosphere is great, the food is outstanding and the service is superb. This restaurant offers a sophisticated, yet casual atmosphere that is perfect for dining with friends, co-workers and family members. The mouth-watering menu features a wide array of great selections always made from highest quality ingredients. Del Mar Seaside Grill can accommodate parties up to 250 people in its main dining room. With 25 years of experience and continuing, Del Mar Seaside Grill in one of San Diego’s finest restaurants and a town favorite.

8. 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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9. South of Nick's - Del Mar

4.7

Exceptional(589)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Del Mar

Booked 48 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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10. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

4.7

Exceptional(9148)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Cardiff By The Sea

Booked 75 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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George Kevin
San Diego •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Authentic Japanese food with diverse menu. Best Japanese dining experience in San Diego, most likely. Can't wait to return for lunch also
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Shimbashi IzakayaPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Del Mar
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4.6
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Barbaravip
Hawaii •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fun, trendy restaurant with excellent food and drink. Our server seemed new and perhaps dealing with lots of tables, so we cut him slack, especially since he was very gracious and friendly. We will definitely return soon!
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Salt + Lime Del MarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Del Mar
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4.4
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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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Michaelvip
Chicago / Illinois •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Nov 2024
Recent change of ownership but very happy to see many of the people, menus, etc. consistent with what we know for many years of loving this restaurant.
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Sbicca - Del MarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Del Mar
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4.5
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Brandon
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 Nov 2024
Great food and ambiance. Views are great from the patio. The sauce on the rigatoni alla vodka was decadent and delicious, and the short rib ravioli was amazing too.
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Il Fornaio - Del MarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Del Mar
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4.4

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77 restaurants available nearby

1. Sbicca - Del Mar

2. Shimbashi Izakaya

3. Salt + Lime Del Mar

4. Tamarindo Latin Kitchen- Del Mar

5. Il Fornaio - Del Mar

6. Coya Peruvian Secret

7. Del Mar Seaside Grill

8. Poseidon

9. South of Nick's - Del Mar

10. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

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