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Beeside Balcony

4.3 (1.1k reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Meagan J.

If you're looking for a beautiful coastal vibe with elevated flavors and great service, Beeside Balcony is it. The food was absolutely delicious. The mussels tasted fresh, with flavors that were balanced to perfection. The cocktail I ordered was very bland and flat in my opinion. The service was great. The staff were attentive without being overbearing and made great suggestions about the menu. It made the whole experience feel seamless and enjoyable. Between the atmosphere, the food, and the service, Beeside Balcony is definitely a spot I'd return to. Highly recommend if you're in the Del Mar area and want something that feels special but still relaxed.

Deck area
Kate W.

Came here on my birthday for brunch and really enjoyed it! We sat outside and had a great view. I had an elderflower spritz which was great. We started with the meatballs and crab cake, the crab cake was definitely the winner! We split the buzzy burger and fish and frites both were great! Our server was very friendly and attentive. We'll definitely be back if we're in the area!

Brandon M.

We went to the happy hour, and the food was pretty good! The cocktails not so much. And the beer was not as cold as it should've been. All in all, the happy hour was definitely worth it. However, I do not think any of the items on it would have been worth full price. If you come, go for the beers and for the food! Their angle is that they have a real chef who owns it, and you can taste the difference, but the portions are very small and priced accordingly. Great view from the balcony. 3 to 4 stars.

SDRW menu
Bonnie G.

3.75 stars... My fiancé and I visited Beeside Balcony during SDRW. Located in the heart of Del Mar, you'll want to grab parking wherever you can on a busy Saturday night. I'm sure their outdoor patio is lovely during the day with a fantastic view. A few things to note: There are a lot of stairs to enter. I'm sure there's an ADA compliant way, but it's not visible from the main entrance. Be sure to call them and ask. The restrooms are outside the restaurant. Not really a bit deal, just something to note. Now for the good, the bad, and the weird... The good.... We had 7:30pm reservations but arrived early and they were able to seat us right away. They offered more than just the usual SDRW menu and their menu. They had a 'chef's menu' which we ended up ordering from. Their outdoor patio is spacious. I loved my branzino and their s'mores cake was divine. I'm still talking about that cake days later. 5 out of 6 dishes were enjoyable...so that's pretty good. Our server, Sofia, was pleasant. The bad: As an appetizer, I ordered cioppino. While the seafood was cooked well, the broth was awful. I'm not sure what caused the off taste, but the broth is not representative of a true cioppino. It's suppose to be a stew, not a thin broth. Note to the head chef: please revisit whatever recipe you're using for this dish. Now for the weird (and this is what would make Beeside a 3.75 review but Yelp won't let me) When the servers cleared our appetizer dishes, they also took our utensils. But, when the entrees were brought out, we had to flag someone down for utensils. Our entrees sat for a few minutes, staring at us...just begging to be eaten! Now...the really weird part. There was someone roaming the patio taking photos and videos for social media. It was pretty obvious they were looking for a certain demographic, lighting, etc. We happened to be seated right next to two of these tables and overheard everything- poses, video snippets, etc. Hands down, it felt weird and intrusive. As a content creator, I understand the need to get content for social media. It's the way of the world. But it's weird, especially on a busy Saturday night. 3.75 stars.

Hao W.

Was taking a walk around the area and noticed the cute restaurant at the corner. Checked out the menu that they posted and they offered San Diego Restaurant Week Lunch and Dinner options. SDRW Lunch price is only $20 and you get 1 appetizer and 1 entree. I chose the meatball trio as my appetizer and seaside sandwich as the entree. I wish the menu had a little bit more info because I was not sure if it came with fries which apparently it did! Ended up upgrading it to truffle fries though. Food came out pretty fast and I really enjoyed the seaside sandwich. The fish had a nice crisp to it from the panko crust with little bell pepper bits and honey mustard sauce. Overall you would think it's a heavy meal but no food coma here. I did noticed that they did post the menus at the front, but when I sat down the waiter did not include the SDRW menu. Have to ask for it specifically. I did look at other tables to if they got the same experience which they did (even though it's a different server). Other than that service was good, waiter checked in often and made sure everything is good.

Happy hour drink
Tina A.

This place had a really great happy hour with $1 oysters and good drinks. You also sit up high on the 2nd story allowing for an ocean view. The service was attentive and we enjoyed ourselves immensely, we will be back!

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Amy N.

Thank you, Yelp, for helping me find this place. It was a really great rec! My boyfriend and I came here this past Saturday afternoon at around 12:30pm. There was a lot of seating available so we were seated immediately. The restaurant also takes reservations, and the waiter told us that it does tend to get busier during dinnertime. They have happy hour every day from 3-6pm. Their lunch and dinner menus are different. Ambience was chill and had beach vibes; diners were dressed in nice casual attire (matching the beach vibes). Our waiter, Francisco, was fantastic. He was very friendly and attentive and gave multiple detailed recs and thoughts on all parts of the menu, which were way more recs than I've ever received at another restaurant. His personal favorite was the Seaside sandwich, which naturally we ordered, along with a side of salad. It was really good! The fish was very crispy on the outside and very flaky, soft, and flavorful on the inside. The rest of the burger/sandwich was also very flavorful. It has habanero honey mustard, which is supposed to give it some kick but I didn't notice anything spiciness (I have moderate spice tolerance?). The side of house salad was a good standard salad. We also shared the crispy chicken sandwich. It was indeed very crispy, but we both thought it was too greasy and not as flavorful as the Seaside sandwich. It came with a side of French fries, which tasted great; they were also freshly fried, crispy, and seasoned with Italian herbs. Would love to come back to try their happy hour menu! Also they have a small parking garage located underneath their building. There is some street parking available. We didn't have any issues finding parking. Granted, this was Thanksgiving weekend.

Shrimp Linguini
Vanessa F.

Had a great dinner with my daughter here! I enjoyed my ginger mocktail and shrimp linguine. The ambience and service was also a great experience. Ryan was a great server.

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Mark C.

Once again, following the advice of Elite reviews for Del Mar, Beeside Balcony is in fact the place to go. Granted the view isn't absolutely fantastic but it is pretty nice being up on the 2nd floor and seeing the ocean. Our server Francisco was extremely nice and offered a few suggestions. We took him up on them. Most unique was the octopus ceviche. Having only had octopus one time in my life, had to try it. (Francisco was honest and said that wasn't something he personally likes but still very good). It was EXCELLENT. As was the Roasted Beet Salad & the Rockfish tacos. Oh yeah the Red Sangria was very good loaded with fruit.

Brunch menu
Cindy P.

Beeside Balcony, you are my go-to recommendation for brunch, lunch, or dinner any time my friends & family ask for a unique SD foodie spot to try! You never disappoint with your perfect ocean view location and friendly, attentive servers. My most current visit (& this review) is for brunch. Our server (Jaz?) was very sweet & patient with our questions about the menu. Although the omelette order was wrong the 1st time, she brought the correct one as soon as possible, full of apologies. Overall, I would come here again and again without ever tiring of their menu. Next time, I'm going to try their HH!

Nicole T.

Pleasantly surprised by Beside Balcony. Definitely come with a reservation so you can get one of the best tables on the balcony! The chef's menu is such a great deal at $55. You get an appetizer, main, and dessert, and the portions are generous. Everything came out hot, beautifully plated, and full of flavor. The staff was super friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. The risotto alone is $42, so doing the fixed menu was a no-brainer. Perfect for a date night or a nice dinner with friends!

Jovan M.

The view from the rooftop is astonishing. My favorite thing was the view of the ocean from the restaurant, elevating dining experience to another level. Kip was our server very friendly and made our experience even better. Complements to the chef for this delicious and phenomenal food. My favorite was the Beeside burger. I don't think I had a burger crafted so well in a long time. The house beer was outstanding. My suggestion is to reserve in advance. I am definitely coming back.

Hanna A.

Beside Balcony is a Del Mar favorite for me! I highly recommend the hummus platter - it's heavenly. If I could go every happy hour for that and a cocktail, I would! There's some limitations on their drinks as they aren't a full service bar. So I wouldn't rave about the cocktails! Most are syrup based, they can't make just anything. Vibes are good. It's quaint but has a view of the water. It's not too loud. I look forward to going back!

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Ask the Community - Beeside Balcony

Is all the fried fish beer battered?

Can you order off the lunch menu at dinnertime? Just thinking my teen sons would probably want the burger or chicken sandwich instead of a entree

What is your happy hours and menu?

7 days a week, 3-5:30

Can you see the sunset from your table?

Yes, it's beautiful!

Is you patio dog friendly?

There is dog friendly seating on the side terrace!

Is this a second story-only restaurant? I use a walker and stairs are a problem.

Yes, it is on the second story but there is parking on that level so you won't have to take the stairs. Hope that helps!

Do you take reservations for 14-16 people ? Looking to book something for a birthday party.

Hello We absolutely take reservations for large groups… Read more

Do you offer and third party apps for delivery?

No delivery, but you can order thru chow now online and pick up in the restaurant :)

Are Dogs allowed?

Yes!

Is there a Kids menu?

For kids they have a cheese pizza on their yummy pita or two lamb meatballs with pita on the side.

I want to take my husband here for his birthday - is lunch or dinner better? Views and ambiance..

Dinner was nice. It has only partial view outside, it's a semi-causal place.

Is there happy hour?

Saturday and Sunday 3-5pm. 2$ off wine 1$ off beer

What days are brunch/breakfast served?

Brunch and breakfast are served along with lunch 7 days a week. Monday-Friday 11-4 and Saturday and Sunday 10-4

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