Del Mar restaurants you'll love
Top restaurants in Del Mar, California
Del Mar is a quaint beach town filled with friendly neighbors and lovely coastal views. The area is most notable for the Del Mar Racetrack where the Del Mar Horse Races take place each year. From tourism to horses, one thing is for sure, the cuisine is delicious and diverse. Along the coast, you’ll find fresh seafood and oysters. Just down 15th St, there is a variety of American cuisine, beverages, and authentic Californian fare.
Choose from cozy family-owned restaurants to upscale eateries in Del Mar. You can enjoy meals with your kids, best friends, or a romantic evening with your sweetheart all in this charming city. Embark on an adventure of flavor when you order from some of the traditional Chinese, Italian, and French cuisine. Enjoy tasty creations at these fine establishments where traditional and contemporary recipes meet ensuring an appetizing dish for every palate.
Spend the weekend relaxing at one of the beautiful local wineries. Explore the vineyards and taste the craft wines from Del Mar. If beer is more your flavor, there are plenty of breweries to choose from and even a few cideries. No matter how you choose to relax and enjoy your time in Del Mar, there will always be new dishes to taste and refreshing beverages to sample.
Del Mar's top cuisines
Must-try Del Mar restaurants

SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Milton's
2660 Via De La Valle, Del Mar
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Hot Pastrami | $19.00 |
All sandwiches served on rye (unless otherwise requested) with choice of homemade coleslaw, potato salad, pasta salad, or fresh fruit (lettuce, tomato, & onions available upon request | |
QRT Matzo Ball | $16.95 |
Carrots, Chicken, Noodles and Broth. 2 Matzo Ball on the side. | |
Hot Lean Corned Beef | $20.00 |
All sandwiches served on rye (unless otherwise requested) with choice of homemade coleslaw, potato salad, pasta salad, or fresh fruit (lettuce, tomato, & onions available upon request |

SALADS • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
Stratford Court Cafe
1307 Stratford Court, Del Mar
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Stratford Scramble | $13.75 |
Scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, avocado & cheddar cheese w/choice of toast | |
Passion Fruit Iced Tea | $2.75 |
Unsweetened | |
Croissant Sandwich | $13.75 |
Your choice of sandwich with a side of fresh fruit or homefried potatoes. |

TACOS • SEAFOOD • GRILL • FRENCH FRIES
En Fuego Cantina & Grill
1342 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar
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Carnitas Burrito | $13.95 |
Filled with black beans, our three cheese blend, cilantro, onion, habanero salsa and guacamole all rolled in a large flour tortilla. | |
#4 Combo | $16.95 |
Cheese relleno, shredded chicken enchilada and a shredded beef taco | |
Shredded Chicken Enchiladas | $11.95 |
2 enchiladas rolled in corn tortillas with our three cheese blend topped with lettuce and sour cream with your choice of our popular tomatillo sauce or our vegetarian verde sauce. |

Bushfire Kitchen - DEL MAR
2602 Del Mar Heights Rd #102, Del Mar
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American Burger | $11.95 |
~1/2 pound premium Colorado grass-fed angus beef patty with applewood smoked bacon, aged real cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, grilled onions, local organic avocado, organic ketchup, and housemade mayo. | |
Grass-Fed Tri-Tip Bowl (gf) | $11.95 |
100% grass-fed tri-tip marinated in our house spice blend and grilled to tender perfection. Served over your choice of basmati rice, organic brown rice, or mashed potatoes and topped with grilled veggies, roasted squash, or baked sweet potatoes. Gluten-Free. | |
Free-Range Chicken Bowl (gf) | $9.95 |
Free-range grilled chicken breast served on your choice of basmati rice, organic brown rice, or mashed potatoes and topped with grilled veggies, roasted squash, or baked sweet potatoes. Gluten-Free. |

Richard Walker Pancake House - Del Mar
2670 Via De La Valle, Del Mar
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THICK SLICED BACON & EGGS | $13.95 |
Four pieces of Richard Walker's special recipe thick-sliced bacon. | |
GLUTEN/PEANUT FREE WAFFLE | $14.95 |
Make this waffle your own with one of the following: strawberries, bananas, cherry Kijafa or blueberry compote. | |
THE ULTIMATE BENEDICT | $21.95 |
One of each of our three benedicts on a single platter, served with crispy hash browns. One word: AMEN! |

CUCINA enoteca - Del Mar
2730 Via de La Valle, San Diego
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giant meatball | $14.50 |
marinara + mozzarella + polenta (meatball is made with veal + pork + beef, not available gluten free) | |
half chicken fra diavolo | $27.00 |
mascarpone polenta + charred broccolini + preserved garlic + lemon | |
bucatini amatriciana | $22.00 |
guanciale + tomato + chili + pecorino (gluten free pasta available upon request) |

SALADS • GRILL
Zel’s Del Mar - Del Mar Village
1247 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar
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House Made Veggie Burger | $20.00 |
black beans, red & white quinoa, jalapenos, roasted red peppers, aged white cheddar, butter lettuce, roma tomatoes & chipotle aioli | |
Traditional Benedict | $16.00 |
Ham, poached eggs, english muffin & hollandaise | |
Mushroom & Arugula | $17.50 |
ricotta crema, mozzarella, sauteed cremini mushrooms, arugula rosemary infused hot honey pot |

SEAFOOD • SALADS • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS
Jake's Del Mar
1660 Coast Blvd., Del Mar
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Kids Fried Chicken | $11.00 |
Crispy all natural chicken strips, panko breaded, ranch dipping sauce | |
Mixed Seafood Pot | $35.00 |
Maine lobster, mussels, shrimp, fresh fish, saffron tomato broth, risotto cake | |
Achiote Roasted Fresh Fish | $33.50 |
farro, butternut squash, roasted tomatoes, toasted pecans, baby spinach, roasted tomatillo vinaigrette |

Poseidon
1670 Coast Blvd., Del Mar
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Spread & Bread | $15.00 |
2 Baja Fish Tacos | $22.00 |
Chicken Wings | $20.00 |

SALADS • FRENCH FRIES
Viewpoint Brewing Co.
2201 San Dieguito Dr, Del Mar
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CROWLER SELECTIONS | $14.00 |

SALADS • SANDWICHES • CHICKEN • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Beeside Balcony
1201 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar

SEAFOOD
Coya Peruvian Secret
1140 Camino del Mar, Del Mar

Monarch Ocean Pub - Monarch Ocean Pub
1555 Camino Del Mar, San Diego

Cevasco's - 1201 Camino Del Mar suite 101
1201 Camino Del Mar suite 100, Del Mar

Jimmy O's - 225 W 15th St
225 15th Street, Del Mar

Grand Ole BBQ Y Asado - GOB North Park
3302 32ND ST, San Diego