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1. North Italia San Diego - One Paseo
4.5
Awesome(1527)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Del Mar
Booked 67 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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2. RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla
4.3
Awesome(2668)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Mexican • La Jolla
Booked 36 times today
Dining at RED O is an experience like no other that offers a unique combination of Prime Steak and Seafood with Rick Bayless’ signature Mexican inspired influences. With sustainably sourced and local ingredients, RED O creates flavorful dishes true to the authentic flavors of Mexico. RED O’s team of friendly employees creates a welcoming atmosphere that parallels the luxury resort interior of the restaurant. RED O also features an impressive bar and lounge where you’ll find specialty cocktails, an extensive tequila list and an award winning wine list. The bar also offers Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. daily and Late Night Happy Hour from 9-11pm Friday-Saturday.
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3. The Grill at The Lodge at Torrey Pines
4.5
Awesome(2322)
Price: Moderate
• American • La Jolla
Booked 31 times today
The Grill is a popular dining destination at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, one of Southern California's most notable resorts. A favorite place for gathering with friends and family, The Grill invites locals and visitors to lounge beside five cozy fire pits, taste local craft beers beneath an artfully designed trellis, and enjoy meals from the restaurant's custom-built wood-burning suite. The latter serves as the foundation for the slow-cooked, farm-fresh menu, including the trademark Drugstore Burger, a true San Diego classic. Whether coming together for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, The Grill's welcoming ambiance and thoughtful team promise a memorable experience for guests and an ongoing dedication to local ingredients, sound craftsmanship, and the creative California spirit.
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4. The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar- La Jolla
4.4
Awesome(1431)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • La Jolla
Booked 16 times today
The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar has been focused on successfully pairing contemporary California regional cuisine, with a hip, vibrant, sophisticated setting, to create a cutting-edge dining experience. When Partners JC Clow, William Lewis and Chef Yvon Goetz set out to deliver a culinary experience straight from wine county, little did they know that they would also earn the title of Restaurateurs of the Year for their achievements and have their restaurants in Newport Beach and Tustin earn the title of Restaurant of the Year multiple times!The three partners strive to deliver the best dining experience In Orange County on a nightly basis. Chef Goetz, whose accolades include the AAA Five Diamond Award and multiple Chef of the Year honors, describes his menu at The Winery Restaurant as wine country-driven a perfect match for a wine program that features a list with 650 selections that change weekly and climate-controlled cellars, which can house up to 7,500 bottles!
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5. AR Valentien at The Lodge at Torrey Pines
4.8
Exceptional(2506)
Price: Very Expensive
• Farm-to-table • La Jolla
A.R. Valentien, the signature restaurant at the AAA Five Diamond resort The Lodge at Torrey Pines, features innovative California cuisine served in a breathtaking setting overlooking the Torrey Pines Golf Course and Pacific Ocean coastline. Executive Chef Kelli Crosson uses only the best local provisions, and the menu changes daily depending on what's offered at local farmers' markets, as well as from other local growers, ranchers and fishermen. The restaurant's wine list features California wines exclusively, including a variety of boutique wineries from throughout the state. A.R. Valentien’s sophisticated design includes artwork from the restaurant’s namesake, Albert Robert Valentien, and a spacious outdoor terrace. Special events include the seasonal Artisan Table dinner series and Celebrate the Craft, an annual charity event benefiting The Ecology Center.PLEASE NOTE: We will be temporarily closed starting Dinner, October 13 - March 2025, due to kitchen enhancement renovations
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6. South of Nick's - Del Mar
4.7
Exceptional(585)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Del Mar
Booked 83 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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7. Piatti - La Jolla
4.7
Exceptional(5033)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 45 times today
Established in 1987, Piatti offers finely crafted fresh Italian cuisine. The soul of the menu is our housemade pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand everyday. Offering a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian trattoria, Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and an immersive market experience so you can enjoy Piatti at home. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.
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8. Seasons 52 - San Diego - UTC
4.8
Exceptional(4956)
Price: Expensive
• American • University City/Golden Triangle
Booked 89 times today
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.
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9. Bazille - Nordstrom University Town Center
4.8
Exceptional(187)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • La Jolla
Booked 5 times today
This full-service restaurant with a casually sophisticated atmosphere features bistro cuisine and a full bar. Enjoy fresh salads, specialty entrées, signature cocktails, a wine list and housemade desserts.Nordstrom is located along Genesee Avenue, between La Jolla Village Drive and Nobel Drive. Bazille is located on the 2nd floor, overlooking the main courtyard of the newly expanded UTC. We offer a full bar with wine, beer & hand crafted cocktails, as well as open patio dining. We are open for dine-in service, covered, heated outdoor patio dining and to-go orders with Curbside Pickup. Call (858) 812-3582 to place your order.Join us for Brunch on weekends;July 4th hours: 11am-5pm
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10. Grand Social at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
4.2
Awesome(77)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carmel Valley
Booked 4 times today
The fine unwinds into the fun across three distinct levels (25,000 square feet) at Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s outdoor lounge, Grand Social. Relax over a late afternoon apéritif and spirited games of bocce on our new courts situated on the second level. As evening unfolds, venture to our newly installed ground-level lawn to savor irresistible wood-fired dishes and skillfully crafted cocktails.Secure your two-hour reservation by selecting one of the Cabana Package options or a regular reservation for a fire pit table*. *Fire pit tables and cabanas have a rental fee. Walk-in’s welcome upon availability.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.

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  • Judy
    San Diego •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food was delicious as always. This time I tried the filet and grilled romaine salad. It was perfection and I’d definitely order it again! The others in our group enjoyed their choices as well. Service was fantastic!! I believe our server was Jordan (I’m awful with names) and she was simply excellent. Ambience is wonderful as well!
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    South of Nick's - Del MarPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Del Mar
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    4.7
  • John
    Houston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    A great place to cap off a great day on the golf course. The atmosphere was inviting and warm and the food very good and tasty -- the staff was friendly and helpful too. All around a great place to spend an evening with family and friends.
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    The Grill at The Lodge at Torrey PinesPrice: Moderate• American• La Jolla
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    4.5
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 11 Nov 2024
    Excellent dinner! My husband and the trio tacos and I had the trio enchiladas! We also had oysters and goat cheese tamales! They were delicious!!! The service was amazing and we had such a great time!!! Thank you!
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    RED O Taste of Mexico - La JollaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• La Jolla
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    4.3
  • FoodObservationsvip
    San Diego •41 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 9 Nov 2024
    North Italia in Del Mar is such a beautiful restaurant with warm, genuine service. I love all the staff here. Some unfortunate observations though from this most recent visit. Meatball appetizer with the polenta is something I always order. This time the meatballs were not thoroughly hot in the center. One of the meatballs had a noticeably dense, off-putting texture. The poleta base was hot & tasty as usual. I did try the new Lasagna Bianca al Forno. There was a generous amount of braised short rib on top. The center of the lasagna was not hot and rather bland. Not sure I would order it again. Also, their plating now with the stainless steel baking dishes right on top of plates is awkward and frustrating. It’s almost like eating on an air hockey table. They really need to put a cloth napkin in between or some other friction agent. This was a surprising oversight in their attention to detail. Tiramisu was excellent!
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    North Italia San Diego - One PaseoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Del Mar
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    4.5
  • Bernard
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 9 Oct 2024
    We had a fantastic experience. The staff were spectacular, the food was amazing, the ambiance, incredible. It was an anniversary celebration for us and the service blew us away, from the personalized menu to the amazing attention to detail by all the staff. A very happy experience all around. We highly recommend
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    AR Valentien at The Lodge at Torrey PinesPrice: Very Expensive• Farm-to-table• La Jolla
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    4.8

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