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Javier's - La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(3,596)La Jolla - 2
Steak 48 - Del Mar
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(1,596)Del Mar - 3
Jake's Del Mar
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(10,527)Del Mar - 4
Raised by Wolves
Price: Moderate•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.7(2,890)La Jolla - 5
Marisi
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.6(1,102)La Jolla
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The Marine Room
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.6(8,264)La Jolla - 2
Campfire
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(5,303)Carlsbad - 3
Addison By William Bradley
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.9(1,884)Del Mar - 4
Le Coq
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French•4.5(345)La Jolla - 5
Matsu
Price: Very Expensive•Creative Japanese•4.6(62)Oceanside
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Jeune et Jolie
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French•4.9(4,111)Carlsbad - 2
Duke's La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Hawaii Regional Cuisine•4.6(6,602)La Jolla - 3
RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.4(2,709)La Jolla - 4
The Fishery
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.8(3,090)Pacific Beach - 5
AR Valentien at The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Price: Very Expensive•Farm-to-table•4.8(2,507)La Jolla
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- EEvansSan Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews5.0Dined todayWent for opening. Space looks great and the outdoor bar is inviting. Got a lot of food to share. Lobster pappardelle and the banana pudding were definitely favorites.More infoRustic Root - Solana BeachPrice: Moderate• American• Del Mar•5
- JJamesVIPSan Diego •23 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe dined here on a Tuesday evening, to celebrate my wife's birthday. We chose to sit outside, so that we could enjoy the ocean. We got a 4:00 early dinner reservation, so that we would have some daylight before the sunset after 5:00 (January). It was a bit chilly outside, but they have ample propane heaters, so we were very comfortable. The view of the ocean is great from their patios. We shared an Empanada appetizer to start. It was not my favorite. The shell was very hard, and insides were a bit meager. However, both of our entrees were excellent. I had the Seafood Pasta, and my wife had the Paella. If you enjoy seafood, and we do, they were both really, really good. As it was my wife's birthday, the restaurant provided a free dessert for her, which was a kind of bread pudding cake with ice cream and some fruit. It was quite good. The restaurant wound up getting pretty busy, but since we were sitting outside, there was no noise for us, just the ocean waves. I can't say what the noise level was like inside in the dining rooms. We have now eater here 3 times, stretched out over maybe a period of around 1 1/2 years. The restaurant has been under construction that entire time, which is somewhat disconcerting when you drive up to it, as it looks from the street like it might be closed. This construction didn't impact our experience on any of our visits, but I find it odd that it has gone on for so long, making me wonder if the restaurant ran into financial or permit problems. The space that is being renovated I believe was previously a separate restaurant that they are basically absorbing, but I could be wrong about that. One final thing to know is that they have very limited parking, so you will most likely valet, which costs $8. All in all, we had a great experience, and our waitress Ruby was a delight, and I heartily recommend dinner there to everyone. I also recommend that you come early to get the best table, as they do get very busy.More infoPacific Coast Grill - CardiffPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Cardiff By The Sea•4.8
- DDavidVIPOrange County •11 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe haven’t been to Jake’s in years and decided to go to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Everything was as I remembered it. The food, service and location were amazing. Sidney was our waitstaff and she understood the assignment and made sure to deliver a memorable meal for us. Kudos to T&S Restaurants for NOT being a part of the Landry’s chains! You are special and deserve to remain independent and deliver the highest quality food and service that you have been know to do for 50 years!!More infoJake's Del MarPrice: Moderate• American• Del Mar•4.7
- AAmyAnchorage / Alaska •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoGreat experience sitting at the bar, with Joy as our server/bartender. A one woman show! She was busy, but still making sure to check in on us. She was fun and easy to talk to, and made an honest menu suggestion that was perfect! It's also a plus to be able to have a bite there and wait for the line to go down, then have direct access to the venue next door without leaving the restaurant. What a perk! Side note - ticket prices to see a show at the Belly Up are beyond reasonable!More infoTavernPrice: Moderate• American• Solana Beach•4.8
- PpatrickSan Diego •14 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 9, 2024Amazing food, first of all. The service was good, the staff was very attentive to all patrons and it wasn't one individual person, the entire staff is there to help. The menu is a great assortment of various breakfast items with many of them being signature dishes. My table ordered the Chicken Marsala, the Reuben sandwich, Loaded Fries, Short Rib Hash and a single pancake. The Chicken Marsala was juicy and the marsala sauce and mushrooms were just so tasty and perfect and it was paired with some DELICIOUS potatoes and asparagus. If you are a Chicken Marsala fan, I would highly recommend this!! The Reuben sandwich was just delicious. The amount of Corned Beef in the sandwich was enormous and the servings size is HUGE, paired with some of the best crispy fries I've had, next to of course their LOADED Fries! The same crispy fries but now just with their white cheddar sauce and chunks of bacon, that was the HIT at our table!! Lastly was the Short Rib Hash, the potatoes again were amazing and the tender juicy chunks of Beef Short Rib were just everywhere in that bowl, and all topped off with a fried egg!! This place is great, the vibe is calming and not loud, perfect breakfast spot to just meet up, enjoy a meal and have a great conversation without having to battle all the other conversations that other restaurants deal with. This is just a great place!!More infoSunny Side SolanaPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Solana Beach•4.3
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Looking for great waves, warm weather, and incredible dining? Then Solana Beach is your next "can't miss" destination! Situated on the northern coast of San Diego County, this beautiful seaside city is home to—surprise, surprise—some absolutely fantastic California seafood. If you're in the mood for something less aquatic, that's no problem. Solana Beach offers a wide variety of local cuisine ranging from traditional Italian bistros to Mexican restaurants complete with live Mariachi bands. Throw in a couple of stellar pizza places that can scratch that itch for famous Cali-style pizza and a Thai restaurant, and you'll find that Solana Beach runs the gamut of delicious dining. Don't forget to knock back a few Mai Tais!
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