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A photo of Jake's Del Mar restaurant
1. Jake's Del Mar
4.8
Exceptional(10452)
Price: Moderate
• American • Del Mar
Booked 160 times today
Aloha friends of Jake’s Del Mar! We are open for indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery. Visit jakesdelmar.com to view our menus or place a takeout order online!Jake’s is the quintessential California oceanfront dining experience. The eclectic menu compliments the casual, yet elegant restaurant atmosphere right on the Del Mar shore. With chef-driven California coastal fare, craft cocktails, and unforgettable ocean views, it’s the best of the west coast. Whether for a date night or a celebration with friends and family, Jake’s serves up something special every time.
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2. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff
4.8
Exceptional(9192)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Cardiff By The Sea
Booked 119 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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3. Red Tracton's
4.7
Exceptional(1710)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Del Mar
Booked 14 times today
East coast style Steakhouse and Supper Club with roots dating back 75 years plus . Red Tracton's is know for serving only the finest in Prime Beef and Seafood. Quality and quantity is Reds trademark. Live entertainment Tuesday - Saturday at the Piano bar.
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4. Sbicca - Del Mar
4.6
Exceptional(2515)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Del Mar
Booked 9 times today
Sbicca - Del Mar is a hot spot for its outstanding food and service. Reviews rave about the 'excellent food and excellent service', 'great ambiance', and 'fun atmosphere with a nice ocean view'. It's also praised for its 'award-winning cuisine', 'Wine Spectator award-winning wine list', and 'great local spot' feel. With its 'great staff', 'wonderful service' and 'nice ocean view', it's no wonder it's loved by the locals and visitors alike!
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5. Il Fornaio - Del Mar
4.4
Awesome(2374)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Del Mar
Booked 37 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.
A photo of The Clubhouse Grill at Fairmont Grand Del Mar restaurant
6. The Clubhouse Grill at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
4.3
Awesome(152)
Price: Expensive
• American • Carmel Valley
Booked 5 times today
Come for classic grill fare and gorgeous fairway views. Golfer or no, The Clubhouse Grill is your place for a pre-round pick-me-up or laid-back lunch. Enjoy appetizers including chips & guacamole, salads, sandwiches and lunch favorites including shrimp tacos. Stay and visit a while enjoying wine, beer and craft cocktails.LIVE LIMITLESS - Join the rewards program designed with you in mind. As a member of ALL – Accor Live Limitless, you’ll earn points on dining, experiences and hotel reservations at more than 5,000 hotels worldwide. Enroll here: https://bit.ly/3gvDtJG
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7. Javier's - La Jolla
4.6
Exceptional(3534)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • La Jolla
Booked 227 times today
Javier's in La Jolla is a hot spot because of its rich heritage of elevated Mexican cuisine, captivating ambiance, and a warm, friendly environment. With a vast selection of tequilas and fine wines, it's praised for its authentic and delicious food, excellent service, and inviting atmosphere. As one review puts it, 'The quality of food was very authentic with plenty of rich Mexican flavors as well as beautiful presentation. The venue itself is very sophisticated.'
A photo of Duke's La Jolla restaurant
8. Duke's La Jolla
4.6
Exceptional(6556)
Price: Moderate
• Hawaiian Regional • La Jolla
Booked 189 times today
We are open for indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery! Visit dukeslajolla.com to view our menus or place an online takeout order.You don’t need to cross the Pacific to get a taste of Hawaii. Duke’s La Jolla is San Diego’s island-inspired home, honoring the Ambassador of Aloha, Duke Kahanamoku, with coastal cuisine of Hawaii, craft cocktails and a genuine spirit of aloha. It’s the same authentic hospitality and panoramic ocean view that you’ll find at all of the California and Hawaii Duke’s restaurants, paying tribute to the Duke and welcoming you to celebrate life like the legend himself.
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9. Eddie V's - La Jolla
4.9
Exceptional(5634)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • La Jolla
Booked 96 times today
Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic creative cocktails and enjoy signature appetizers.
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10. Catania
4.8
Exceptional(2069)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 25 times today
Inspired by an Italy road-trip Chef Ryan and I (Arturo) took back in 2008, we’re pleased to introduce Catania, the newest member of the Whisknladle Hospitality family. Here, we’ll be featuring simple, seasonal and authentic Italian Coastal Cuisine (None of the Italian version of TexMex you see most other places). Our commitment to authenticity will be evident in our use of wood burning ovens and grills, an all Italian wine list as well as an exclusively craft Italian Beer program. (Yes, Italy has an amazing craft beer movement nobody’s heard about.)
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  • Ron
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We love Il Fornio at Del Mar Plaza and it has been our Christmas Eve tradition for over 25 years. We hope Il Fornio will always be at the plaza and our adult children plan to carry on this annual family favorite. We also enjoy Il Fornio throughout the year and have had many celebrations there❤️
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    Il Fornaio - Del MarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Del Mar
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    4.4
  • MelindaVIP
    San Diego •24 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    great christmas eve dinner. was cold evening but we were able to be seated inside in a cozy room. salmon entree was fantastic!
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    Sbicca - Del MarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Del Mar
    •
    4.6
  • EricVIP
    San Diego •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our yearly tradition did not disappoint! Next year, though I think I’m going to request to be in the main dining room. The music in the bar was too loud and a little hard for my mom who can’t hear well! 
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    Red Tracton'sPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Del Mar
    •
    4.7
  • RrVIP
    San Diego •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Warmly greeted by the reception staff. Reservations had been confirmed the day before. Sat immediately in a Phenomenal viewing location. Our server named Becca, treated us well and set a perfect pace for appetizers, salads, and then the meal. She was constantly checking in on us willing to assist. Please try the Famed Hula Pie for dessert, it's Extraordinary !!!
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    Jake's Del MarPrice: Moderate• American• Del Mar
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    4.8
  • Richard
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We were greeted with a welcome and they remembered from my reservation that this was my wedding anniversary. We choose an indoor seat by the window. The waves looked nice as we could see them roll in. The food was very good. We had the Shrimp Dumplings which was good--sort of like a Chinese potsticker, but soft. I had the Lobster and Shrimp Chowder, excellent. My wife had the Mixed Organic Greens, very good. We shared both. For our main course I had the Seafood Pasta lobster, shrimp, scallop & mahi with smoked tomato sauce, Thai basil & parmesan. I liked it very much. My wife had the Pacific Paella grilled lobster tail, mahi, clams, scallops, shrimp & saffron Arborio rice, very good. The quantity of those dishes was more than what we expected--we could have just ordered one or the other and shared.
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    Pacific Coast Grill - CardiffPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Cardiff By The Sea
    •
    4.8

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