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Javier's - La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(3,596)La Jolla - 2
Cesarina
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(5,590)Ocean Beach - 3
Steak 48 - Del Mar
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(1,597)Del Mar - 4
LEILA
Price: Expensive•Middle Eastern•4.7(691)North Park - 5
Benihana - San Diego, CA
Price: Moderate•Japanese•4(7,461)Mission Valley
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The Marine Room
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.6(8,264)La Jolla - 2
Addison By William Bradley
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.9(1,884)Del Mar - 3
Madison
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.5(3,047)University Heights - 4
Le Coq
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French•4.5(345)La Jolla - 5
Catania
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(2,088)La Jolla
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Duke's La Jolla
Price: Moderate•Hawaii Regional Cuisine•4.6(6,602)La Jolla - 2
RED O Taste of Mexico - La Jolla
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.4(2,709)La Jolla - 3
Poseidon
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.8(5,614)Del Mar - 4
The Fishery
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.8(3,090)Pacific Beach - 5
Wormwood
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.7(817)North Park
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- WWendySan Diego •1 review5.0Dined todayPossibly the best steak I've ever had! Our waiter, Benny, was a wonderful host. He demonstrated exceptional care about our experience and was a great resource as we tried to choose among the many tempting items on the menu. Glad we took his recommendations and his advice - those rolls...wow. They landed it my favorites sublist of "my last meal" picks. Thank you for making my husband's birthday so special. The attention by every member of your team during every moment of the evening was sublime and welcome. Loved the atmosphere. A very memorable evening.More infoSteak 48 - Del MarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Del Mar•4.9
- 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
- DDavidSan Diego •6 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoSouth of Nick’s is a very nice upscale restaurant with a lovely ambiance to include an excellent wait staff and delicious food! I would highly recommend!More infoSouth of Nick's - Del MarPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Del Mar•4.7
- GGinaVIPSan Diego •19 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoConsistently great food and service. One of our favorites.More infoNorth Italia San Diego - One PaseoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Del Mar•4.6
- LELouiseESan Diego •14 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 1, 2023worth every penny and every calorie - bravo chef bradley and staff!More infoAddison By William BradleyPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Del Mar•4.9
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As a northern San Diego neighborhood, Carmel Valley is an ideal place dine on authentic Mexican food, Italian cuisine, and even Japanese fare. Order fresh guacamole or a large Mexican platter that includes fish, beans, steak, and cornbread. If you’re craving something Italian, then consider ordering the paccheri Emiliana or the salmone escada. When it comes to the area’s Japanese fare, try menu items such as a rice bowl, the vegan miso shoyu or a fusion dish like the carnitas-filled steamed buns. If traditional American cuisine is your thing, then you’ll come across plenty of dining choices that fit this bill. Bar and grill establishments in the area serve up burgers, steak, and chicken. In Carmel Valley, the good food makes it easy to stay full.
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Healthy restaurants located in Carmel Valley include Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Vittorio's Italian Restaurant- San Diego and Ambrogio15 Del Mar
The most romantic restaurant in Carmel Valley is Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Restaurants in Carmel Valley with a great view include Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Lobby Lounge at Fairmont Grand Del Mar and Grand Social at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
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