Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in San Marcos

We loved everything about our meal here. We started with the calamari, then shared the baby kale salad, and then I had the most delicious halibut sandwich with a pesto aioli, which was unforgettable. My partner had the blue fin tuna on rice, with a most perfect garlic Dijon tamari butter sauce. Dessert was a chocolate hazelnut cake which was encased in a chocolatey shell. The service was friendly and impeccable, with a true knowledge of food and the use of locally sourced ingredients. We can't wait to return!

Our hostess was wonderful. We arrived early and she said there were two seats available in the back bar until our table was ready. Our waiter was pleasant and took time explaining the specials. I chose the lamb shank which was prepared just right to medium. We had a xylophone and guitarist play jazz music! A great Valentine dinner!!

It was a nice visit to Stone. We always enjoy the food and drinks there. Our server was Jack, who was excellent and provided great service.

Love this restaurant! The food was all outstanding but the oysters and broccoli are beyond!!! We had a great server Zach and the service was top notch!! Great experience -very much recommend!!

Only 5 of 6 of us ended up making it, & had Gracie as our waitress who was excellent. The Restsurant (indoors) was not very busy (it was a Tuesday evening) …. Yet the lights were dimmed twice & we’re not sure why. Once I can understand but the 2nd time we really felt possibly we were being told it was time to go (it was only getting on 7pm) Other than that, the ambience was great~ temperature great. Food great, Altho it was mentioned a couple of times that it does seem more expensive than places we also go to in Carlsbad. 1/2 this group is from Carlsbad and 1/2 Lake San Marcos. Most had desserts too for the first time ever & raved about them. All had wine. Kudos for Gracie putting up with us!