Del Mar Restaurants: Best Places to Eat in Del Mar in November 2023

Del Mar offers an abundance of opportunity and adventure for all walks of life. Ocean lover or water sports enthusiast? Del Mar has some great surfing and swimming spots, as well as stunning white sand beaches for relaxing and soaking up the sun. Obsessed with horses? Del Mar has polo fields, horse parks, and an entire arena to watch horse racing! Wine lover? There are quite a few charming wine bars in the area featuring products from many local wineries. Major foodie? We love it for you! In fact, we dedicated this entire article to sharing the best restaurants in Del Mar that you should try when you’re in the area.

Explore the best of Del Mar’s dining scene

Whether you’re a local looking for a staycation in your favorite city, or a tourist wanting to enjoy all of San Diego’s goodness, you’ll want to make sure that after your day of adventures is over, you have a convenient place to enjoy it. Rest your head at night. Fortunately, there are a ton of great, affordable hotels in the area, and we’ve narrowed down the best ones so you don’t have to!

Now that we’ve taken care of where to stay, let’s take a look at the best Del Mar restaurants to round out our options, shall we?

Ambrogio 15 del Mar

Enjoy a fine dining experience in an elegant and friendly environment at one of the best restaurants in Del Mar. If you want a truly authentic Italian experience with dishes that are literally like art, Ambrogio 15 is arguably the most unique Italian restaurant in Del Mar! But seriously, among Del Mar’s Italian restaurants, Ambrogio 15’s passion for pizza shines through. Transport yourself to Milan, Italy with our delicious thin-crust pizza, or choose another popular dish, like seafood risotto, or Italian ramen. Don’t forget to try the orange wine, we promise you won’t regret it!

• Address: 12841 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
• Phone: (858) 925-7036
• Working hours: Sunday – Thursday: 12 noon – 9 pm
  Friday – Saturday: 12 noon – 10 pm

Jake Del Mar

This upscale restaurant overlooking the sea is one of the most amazing restaurants in Del Mar and is known for its stunning views. Jake’s has the whole nine yards – breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner and dessert, and just one taste of their famous dessert hula pie will have you in pure pie heaven! Some of their favorite dishes include the mixed seafood bowl, burrata and citrus salad, and passion fruit braised short rib. We’re serious about the hula pie – don’t sleep on it!

• Address: 1660 Coast Highway, Del Mar, CA 92014
• Phone: (858) 755-2002
• Business Hours: Monday – Thursday: 11:30 AM – 8:15 PM
  Friday – Saturday: 11:30 AM – 8:45 PM
  Sunday: 10 am – 8:15 pm

Pacifica del Mar

Taco Tuesdays just got a whole lot better in Pacifica Del Mar! $5 tacos all night on Tuesdays and half off bottles of wine on “Wine Thursdays” are just two of the many reasons you need to pay a visit to this upscale oceanfront spot ASAP! Pacifica specializes in preparing amazing seafood dishes, as well as steak and pasta dishes, and for vodka lovers, they have a huge selection of vodka – over 200 types to be exact!

• Address: 1555 Camino del Mar, Del Mar
• Phone: (858) 792-0476
• Business Hours: Monday – Friday: 11am – 9pm
  Saturday – Sunday: 11 AM – 10 PM

Poseidon Restaurant

By the name, you’ve probably guessed that this restaurant’s dishes are largely inspired by the sea! With menu items like scallops, Maine lobster, and citrus mussels, it’s safe to say that this is a seafood lover’s paradise. But don’t worry! They also have some non-seafood fare, like A5 Wagyu, seared steak tartare, and guava tres leche. Poseidon is located right on the water, and for solo people who want to enjoy a solo setting to sip a glass of wine or enjoy a nice cocktail by the water, this Del Mar restaurant features an indoor and outdoor wrap-around bar.

• Address: 1670 Coast Blvd., Del Mar
• Phone: (858) 755-9345
• Business Hours: Monday: 4pm – 9pm
  Tuesday – Friday: 11am – 9pm
  Saturday – Sunday: 10 AM – 9 PM

Spica del Mar

Sbicca is a Del Mar restaurant where you can breathe in the sea breeze and enjoy ocean views while enjoying delicious, culturally rich dishes. The inviting atmosphere of this New American Bistro is the perfect place to sip fine Italian wines, drizzle lemon on crab cakes, and eat Italian flatbreads that are sure to be a flavor party in your mouth! If you love fresh seafood, al fresco dining, and ocean views, we highly recommend trying Sbicca during a gorgeous San Diego sunset.

• Address: 215 15th Street, Del Mar
• Phone: (858) 481-1001
• Business Hours: Monday – Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9 PM
  Friday: 11:30 am – 9 pm
  Saturday: 11 am – 9:30 pm
  Sunday: 11 am – 8:30 pm

Balcony next to the sea

Beeside Balcony is Del Mar’s cosmopolitan Mediterranean restaurant located on the corner of Camino Del Mar and 12th – a hop-and-hop off the beach. This casual New American restaurant is a modern getaway for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With indoor and outdoor seating available in a relatively quiet setting, you can enjoy all the delicious flavors of the Mediterranean at this chic coastal oasis. Oh, and did we mention they sell raw, natural wildflower honey rescued from beehives in San Diego – which you can buy at the restaurant?! A+!

• Address: 1201 Camino Del Mar #200, Del Mar, CA 92014
• Phone: (858) 481-9889
• Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m
  Saturday – Sunday: 10 AM – 9 PM

Secret Peruvian koya

This sophisticated seafood restaurant is located in a prime location off Camino Del Mar and 12th – just two blocks from the beach. They serve authentic Peruvian dishes with a Cali twist, with menu favorites including homemade empanadas and chimichurri sauce, insanely juicy fish ceviche, yuquitas, and slightly sweet lomita saltados. Maybe it’s the overhead arch of vines and tangled flowers above the outside of the restaurant’s patio seating area, or maybe it’s the cute location that makes this place so romantic, but whatever the case, it’s a must-try place for Cali’s Peruvian cuisine!

• Address: 1140 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
• Phone: (858) 792-0821
• Business hours: Monday – Thursday 1pm – 9:30pm
  Friday: 12 noon – 10 pm
  Saturday: 8 am – 10 pm
  Sunday: 8 am – 7:30 pm

Market Restaurant and Bar

This white-tablecloth restaurant may rack up the bill very quickly, but it’s easy to see why. Their menu items are off the charts, offering highly seasonal foods inspired by many cultures around the world. Some of their amazing dishes include delicious bite-sized Osetra caviar fritters that offer the perfect combination of textures, Cabernet braised beef short ribs topped with sauce, tomato gazpacho and marinated shrimp to enjoy on a warm San Diego day, and flourless chocolate cake and a sweet mousse. Bitter – because each person has a separate stomach for sweets.

• Address: 3702 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014
• Phone: (858) 523-0007
• Working hours: Tuesday – Thursday 5:15 pm – 8:30 pm
• Friday – Saturday: 5:15 pm – 8:45 pm
  Closed on Sundays and Mondays

Del Mar appointment

Del Mar Rendezvous offers a delicious array of drool-worthy traditional Chinese cuisine. From chow mein to wonton soup, shrimp congee, and xiao long bao, this Del Mar restaurant is sure to leave you satiated and ready for bed. They offer some shaded outdoor seating in the front yard to give you front row access to the warmth of the sun while sipping hot and sour soup.

• Address: 1555 Camino del Mar/102, Del Mar, CA 92014
• Phone: (858) 225-8380
• Business Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 3pm
  Sunday: 9 am – 8 pm
  Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Whether what you’re feeling is filet mignon, steak, steak, or a saucy pasta dish, Del Mar has no shortage of options to choose from when it comes to restaurants and places to eat. From Italian to Chinese, New American cuisine and everything in between, if you’re looking for a new place to enjoy a delicious meal with a friend, co-worker, family member or lover – you now have plenty of options to choose from!

Are you out of town? Why not treat yourself to a short getaway in the heart of La Jolla – just a short drive from all these impeccable restaurants!

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