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1. Cucina Enoteca - Del Mar
4.5
Awesome(2749)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Del Mar
Booked 22 times today
Say hello to the sister restaurant of San Diego’s award winning CUCINA urbana! CUCINA enoteca’s menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, traditionally coursed or served family-style, and made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Enjoy wine by the glass or visit the wine shop and select a bottle from over 100 selections at retail price ($10 corkage fee applies).
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2. Milton's Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(418)
Price: Moderate
• American • Del Mar
Booked 4 times today
Your hosts, David Levy and Barry Robbins, welcome you to their version of a traditional deli! When we opened in 1995 our goal was to remind our customers what a deli experience is like. From crunchy kosher pickles to piled high pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, steaming bowls of matzo ball soup, traditional brisket dinners and a bakery boasting homemade recipes, we hope to please our customers from start to finish. We work hard to source the best meats, vegetables, and ingredients all while developing new items to keep up with current culinary trends!
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3. South of Nick's - Del Mar
4.7
Exceptional(668)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Del Mar
Booked 70 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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4. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff
4.8
Exceptional(9314)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Cardiff By The Sea
Booked 106 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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5. Poseidon
4.8
Exceptional(5638)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Del Mar
Booked 65 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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6. North Italia San Diego - One Paseo
4.5
Awesome(1577)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Del Mar
Booked 61 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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7. Brigantine Del Mar
4.6
Exceptional(2783)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Del Mar
Booked 38 times today
A San Diego tradition since 1969, the Brigantine has received many accolades in our 40+ year history. "BEST SEAFOOD", "BEST CASUAL SEAFOOD", "BEST HAPPY HOUR", and even "BEST SWORDFISH IN THE WORLD", according to USA Today.Well-known for our signature Clam Chowder, Grilled Swordfish, and Crème Brûlée, the Brigantine is a favorite among locals for consistently fresh seafood, succulent steaks and grilled meats. Perched between the spectacular Pacific Ocean and the hills of Rancho Santa Fe, the Del Mar Brigantine sits high above the action of the Del Mar racetrack.A lushly landscaped garden offers an unparalleled setting for weddings and outdoor-themed events. Indoors, a formal dining room looks out to the garden through floor-to-ceiling french doors. For more casual dining, the glass-enclosed deck is a year-round favorite.The Del Mar Brigantine serves dinner 7 nights a week, lunch Monday-Saturday, and brunch each Sunday.
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8. Shimbashi Izakaya
4.7
Exceptional(989)
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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9. Sbicca - Del Mar
4.6
Exceptional(2532)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Del Mar
Booked 17 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
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10. Salt + Lime Del Mar
4.4
Awesome(202)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Del Mar
Booked 17 times today
Mexican cuisine elevated to new heights, blending traditional flavors with modern flair to deliver a truly sensory dining experience.Located in the heart of Del Mar, with stunning ocean views as your backdrop, our menu celebrates the diverse and vibrant flavors of Mexico. From mouthwatering tacos to fresh, zesty seafood ceviches, every dish is crafted to surprise and delight. Whether you’re gathering with friends or enjoying an intimate dinner, Salt & Lime offers the perfect mix of high-energy ambiance and culinary excellence.Expect the unexpected—because too much of a good thing is never enough! Indulge in our unforgettable Espresso Martini or let our Oaxaca Old Fashion warm your soul—cocktails that are as unique as your experience with us.Breakfast is served every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM.Join us for Reverse Happy Hour every Friday and Saturday from 9 PM to 11 PM, where the night gets even brighter with irresistible drinks and bites.

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  • Randy
    San Diego •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Pacific Coast Grill is my favorite restaurant in California. It has the most amazing views and there ia not a bad seat in the place,."" The staff skilled, efficient, friendly, and amazingly accommodating... AND THE FOOD!!! INCREDIBLE, CREATIVE, perfectly prepared and presented. Menu is heavily seafood, but with enough items for the non-fish lover. And save room for the amazing desserts! The one dish one has to try is the shrimp dumpling appetizer. Nothing like it!!
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    Pacific Coast Grill - CardiffPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Cardiff By The Sea
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    4.8
  • Sanket
    Las Vegas •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    It was amazing as always. We are so glad that it opened here and we don’t have to go to San Clemente all the time to enjoy it. One of our favorite restaurants. Definitely recommend it if you’re in a mood to enjoy great Mexican cuisine.
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    South of Nick's - Del MarPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Del Mar
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    4.7
  • Dylan
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    My wife and I enjoyed ourselves. We were sat promptly on the patio with the option to sit inside if it was too cold. There were multiple heaters keeping us comfortable. The view of the beach was great. John took great care of us and led us into two amazing dishes, the Hokkaido Scallops and the Seabass. The Seabass was the best I’ve ever had. We split a Ceasar (very good) and had a couple drinks. The bread rolls were underwhelming and I had requested a champagne split on my reservation that we didn’t receive but the overall experience was still great. The only thing we would do different is book earlier to catch the sunset.
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    PoseidonPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Del Mar
    •
    4.8
  • ShantanuVIP
    Tampa / Central Florida West •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This place never disappoints. Everything that I have had here has been absolutely delicious. The focaccia is nice and fluffy, the bucatini is so flavorful, the Margherita pizza is perfect, and the Tiramisu makes for a perfect dessert.
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    Cucina Enoteca - Del MarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Del Mar
    •
    4.5
  • AdamVIP
    San Diego •61 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Great experience as always; it go to diner in North County. Never ever had anything less than perfect service and food.
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    Milton's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Del Mar
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    4.6

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