From the moment I walked in, the staff made me feel genuinely welcome. Our server was warm,…read moreattentive, and knowledgeable, offering helpful recommendations, checking in at just the right moments, and keeping everything running smoothly without ever being intrusive. The whole team was kind and gracious, and it showed in every interaction. The setting was just as memorable. The view of the Pacific Ocean was absolutely amazing, and it made for the perfect backdrop to the meal. The food was just as impressive. The oysters were fresh and briny, with a clean, delicious flavor that tasted like they had just come out of the water. The crab cakes were generously packed with crab, golden on the outside, and cooked just right. The beef slider was a real delight, juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. Between the outstanding service, the stunning ocean view, and the exceptional food, it was an experience I'd happily repeat. I'm already looking forward to going back and ordering all three dishes again

Stopped by for brunch this morning. The hostess was incredibly friendly and attentive! Food was…read moreyummy. View was amazing. Love how chill it is on weekday mornings. Will definitely be back! Ps, would love to see the poutine return to the menu :)

Audrey is the talk of the town!!!! I assume it is for her incredible hospitality and service. I…read moredon't even work in dining anymore and not only do (my clients) speak so highly of Postino; but rave about her that makes even ME blush. (Not to make it about me still, but my husband and I are body artists and people yap at us frequently telling us to go here and ask if she is there and if we can get bruschetta or just to tell her hi lol) I love North (I'm biased) BUUUUUT I got to give credit where credit is due!!!! Audrey makes the experience giggly, fun, professional, and yummy all at the same time. Thank you on behalf of all of BFs clients and employees at the shop speaking very highly of Audrey and Postinos. You surely create the best experience when they head over. It is definitely more people than you think. You're a boss bitch. Whenever I look at people in my family and I assume they are at their peak -- they just keep growing. You seem like you'd fit in quite nicely with the women in my fam. Thanks for coming to my TedTalk. If anyone who is reading this and planning on going to Postino: YA BETTER ASK FOR AUDREY TO AT LEAST SAY HI :) (Pro Tip: I also heard she likes trinkets, I brought her a teeny tiny little troll figurine once and her smile made my day) PS: I will write a food and drink review right after this sorry I had to rave about our incredible server(?)/bartender(?)/manager(?) sorry she did it all I'm not even sure lololol

I met my friend at Postino today for a little catch-up, and it was a great experience! I love all…read morethe restaurant/food options at One Paseo, so I'm glad I finally got to try this one. We came at a bit of an odd time, so they had plenty of seating. In terms of food, my friend and I ordered a build-your-own bruschetta board. From most to least favorite, I'd rank the flavors as follows: 1) sweet n spicy pepper jam/goat cheese, 2) Mexican street corn, 3) smoked salmon/pesto, 4) mozzarella/tomato/basil. I think the goat cheese one looks very unassuming, but it was super flavorful! Mexican street corn was also a unique option I'd recommend. And for all of these options, the bread was delicious, toasted yet not too crunchy. I loved the presentation of this! We also ordered two drinks. I got the strawberry gin blossom cocktail. It was good, pretty sweet, and didn't taste too strongly of alcohol. Service was also amazing. I sprained my ankle, so I've been on crutches, and the host was very considerate in seating me somewhere accessible. Our waiters were very attentive, too! There was seating inside and outside the restaurant. I think sitting outside would be nice at night! There is also a clean bathroom inside. I never have too much trouble with parking at OnePaseo. Overall, I liked Postino, would recommend it, and would return here! I think I want to return at night--it would be so vibey sitting outside, catching up with friends. I'll be back!

This place is called Viewpoint for a REASON. Know why? Because if your sitting on their deck it has…read moregreat views of the swamp or lake thing that's there and you can also see the sky and everything else that's outside. If your sitting inside facing the other way, you just see the inside of the place but there are some cute bartenders there so that's a pretty good view too! One of the bartenders was tall with big muscles, which is the opposite of my ex who's short and has small muscles. That's right- Paul and I finally split up. So I'm 1000% back on the market. My friend Kaytie threw a "Reverse Bachelorette Party" for me which is why we came to Viewpoint Brewing. Kaytie is still married, but she can have fun behind Brian's back every now and then. Who cares? Men cheat on their wives all the time, so why can't us girls have some fun too every now and then? Especially when it's a reverse bachelorette party. Donna and Tracey were there too. Donna was trying to be sober because she had to work the next day, so she was only gonna have a glass of wine or whatever. The wine at this place is good! The food is good too! Tracey is kind of old- she's more Kaytie's friend than she is mine, but whatever. We had fish & chips, mac & cheese, those Adobata fries, some flatbreads and we split a few of the Nutella dessert things. ALL FANTASTIC.

This is probably my favorite brewery in all of San Diego as the views here are pretty sick and you…read morecan spot some cool birds while enjoying a beer and some food. I wonder if this is a location on eBird. Yes, I am a dork. I came here years ago while on a business trip and randomly found this place and loved it here. So when a date suggested we come here, I took a look at the venue and remembered what an awesome brewery this is! Date gets some brownie points for chosing this spot, maybe this could go somewhere haha. Parking is a situation here. But if you go past the restaurant, there is some parking on the road and in small lot meant for those enjoying nature. I felt bad taking one of these spots. There is paid public parking on the corner before the restaurant and valet is available at this brewery. I need to figure out another way to get here... On a Sunday afternoon, place had people but it wasnt mobbed. Baseball game and Del Mar horse races were showing on the TVs. But, don't come here to watch TV, look outside! I saw some very good bird action, including an egret doing some weird strutting in the lush greenery. I am bummed I forgot to bring my binoculars but I will be back here again soon with binocs ready! I started off with a hefeweisen and that was good, date had a Mexican lager x 2. I had the ceviche (pretty good) and had the aioli on the side. Date had a sandwich of some kind and copious amounts of fries. It took a lot of will power for me to not have any of those fries, they looked so yummy! I also had a watermelon beer, this had hints of watermelon flavor and I enjoyed it. Great spot for large groups too as there were a few large parties sitting in the "outside" space. Hostess initially asked if we wanted to sit "inside" or "outside," and I was confused as it all looked like outside to me haha. I guess this is SoCal, everything is open air. This is a nice spot to have convo, very spacious, lots of nice tables, we sat at a high top. I love perching higher up, kinda of like a bird haha! Waitresses here were all very good, some very cute too (eye candy is always appreciated). Overall, a really fun way to spend a Sunday summer afternoon! I'll be back!

It was a wonderful section of the restaurant to host a company holiday…read more The staff and service were excellent and drinks served on point by Olivia. Our dinner was buffet style and our food options were excellent. Mushroom Pizza Salmon Salmon with mixed veggies Chicken with asparagus Palenta And veggie rigatoni Best of all... there were quite a bit of extra food and Cucina had to go containers for us to take home!!!

Wow, we had a great meal from start to finish! Our server was so nice and on top of it! Our water…read morecups were never empty and she made sure everything went smoothly. The fresh pasta is CHEF's KISS. We really loved how chewy they were. I am a sucker for passion fruit so the passion fruit curd pavlova really was the cherry on top for our meal. We'll be back!

Still my favorite place to get uni sashimi in Del Mar! Yummy fresh sashimi and sushi options…read more Service was quick. We sat outside with a nice little peak of the sunset over the ocean.

Nice place for Mother's Day…read more The yellow tail sushi nigiri was the best. The wings are excellent but the size of them has really shrunk. So probably won't order again as there was not a lot of meat on them. The Gogo roll was good but it was a lot of rice. More than I remember. Love the ambiance here and will still Come back

Pony Room at Rancho Valencia is a gem. We went for dinner and the complimentary valet made arriving…read moreeffortless. We had a big table on the patio, which was the perfect setting for a group. We started with the lamb, guac, crudo, and focaccia, and everything was delicious. The filet mignon was cooked exactly how I love it: a perfect medium rare. For dessert, the apple cobbler is definitely my favorite. Warm, comforting, and the ideal way to end the night. Great food, lovely ambiance, and easy service from start to finish. We'll be back!

I came here on a Friday around 11:45 a.m. I made a reservation through OpenTable, but there was…read moreplenty of seating available, so I don't think walk-ins would be an issue. Valet parking is complimentary, and there isn't any self-parking. When I checked in with the hostess, she gave me the option of sitting in the front outdoor patio or the back patio. I chose the back, and I'm so glad I did because the view is absolutely beautiful. I also had my dog with me, and they were incredibly dog friendly. They brought her a dog bed and a surprisingly extensive dog menu with some really great options. We ordered: *Lobster Tacos : Three generously filled tacos served with salsa and guacamole. They were absolutely delicious and loaded with lobster, topped with fresh avocado. *Rancho Burger: Easily one of the best burgers I've had. It was cooked perfectly, and we added Swiss cheese. They even cut it in half for my friend and me to share. The fries were fantastic too, crispy and somewhere between steak fries and thin-cut fries. *Shepherd's Pie (Dog Menu) : The menu listed it with beef, but they accidentally brought out the chicken version. Since my dog is allergic to chicken, they immediately apologized, took it back, and made a fresh beef version. The customer service was excellent, and my dog absolutely devoured it. The portion was generous, and it looked fresh enough for a human to eat. The service was phenomenal from start to finish. Our food arrived in less than 20 minutes, the views were stunning, and the menu had so many tempting options that I'll definitely be back to try more. Overall, this was a fabulous lunch, and I highly recommend it.

First of all, what an amazing place!…read more I visited with my boss and several corporate vendors, and it turned out to be one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. Surrounded by a great group of people, the atmosphere was fantastic, but it was the creativity and execution of the chef's cuisine that became the main topic of conversation throughout the evening. We ordered a variety of starters and entrées, sharing everything family-style so everyone could sample different dishes. Every item had its own unique flavors, beautiful presentation, and attention to detail. Honestly, every bite was memorable. Our favorites included: 1. Maytag Blue Cheese Soufflé 2. Burrata & Stone Fruit Salad 3. Organic Grapefruit & Avocado Salad 4. Bluefin Tuna Tartare 5. Tempura Soft-Shell Crab 6. Mafaldine & Guanciale Puttanesca 7. Miso Roasted Black Cod 8. Kuro Wagyu Ribeye 9. Cabernet-Braised Beef Short Ribs 10. Spice Seared Local Bluefin Tuna Actually, that's like everything on the menu and every single dish was exceptional! The service was equally impressive. Lino our server took great care of us, offering perfect recommendations and creating a warm, personable experience from start to finish. Celebrating both my birthday and a recent promotion here made the evening even more special. The restaurant surprised me with a thoughtful celebratory treat that was a wonderful touch. And I can't forget the amuse-bouche that started the meal, it was phenomenal. Check out the photos, especially the watermelon sorbet. An unforgettable evening with outstanding food, exceptional service, and a truly memorable atmosphere. Highly recommended!

My wife and I joined another couple Saturday night, they made the reservation and were quite…read moreexcited to share this place with us. We did quite a bit of research and were pretty excited as well. The hosts when we walked in the door were quite lovely, professional and hospitable. They walked us to our table, a bit of small talk and away they went. Our server approached us, pushy from the moment he opened his mouth, and an arrogance to him that was so off putting. He informed us about the Ala carte and the 3 course menus and went on his way. The service lacked any level of hospitality, was dry and cold, nothing I thought we would be getting in a place of this caliber, so we thought. The food was amazing, as long as you are in no rush to eat. We asked our server twice about the food and simply waited. There didnt seem to be any type of management around otherwise they would have talked to us early on. If the manager was the gentleman pouring people's wines,maybe you spend less time pouring wine and more time speaking to your guests...just our 2 cents. A gifted dessert bite was sent our way as their way of saying "our mistake", but too little, too late. For what we spent, not even close to the experience we expected. Food: 8 Greeting: 9 Ambiance: 6 Service 2 Unfortunately, wont be back.

food 8/10 service 7/10…read moreambiance 10/10 amazing views and great seating. Love coming here whether for brunch or hanging out at the outdoor bar. Del opus foods that are soooooo tasty.

A little slice of Cheers in beautiful Del Mar. IYKYK. The…read moremushroom flat bread was seriously the best flatbread I have ever had. I wish I had space in my belly to eat the whole thing, but it was filling. The dough and the mushrooms were perfect, and I love the greens on top. Now, for those of you who don't know what Cheers is, scroll on by. However, the poem recites right at sunset was perfect. Not only great to hear, but it truly brought warmth to the place, it was fun to have a common purpose for this giant and very busy bar/restaurant to cheers to, and definitely put a smile on my face. Reminded me of everyone yelling "Norm!"

10/10 experience! Everything we tried was so good the fried chicken and caviar was such a fun…read morecombination, and the hamachi ceviche was definitely one of my favorites. We also had the mie goreng noodles, kimchi marble potatoes, and broccolini -- the broccolini was amazing, especially the sauce. The atmosphere was lovely. It has such a cute tropical outdoor vibe and the whole place is super aesthetic. The drinks were great and service was good as well. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely come back!

Had the best night at Sago! The food was amazing, and everything we ordered was so good. We got the…read morecucumber salad, tuna tartare, ceviche, steak skewers, chicken and caviar, potatoes, and a few different mocktails. There was more than enough food for our group, and everything was delicious. The staff was so attentive and welcoming, and the atmosphere was perfect for a girls' night out. It's an amazing Asian fusion restaurant with a fun, lively atmosphere, and the DJ plays throughout the night, making it the perfect spot to enjoy dinner, drinks, and music all in one place. Whether you're going for a girls' dinner, a date night, or a fun night out, Sago is definitely worth checking out. Can't wait to go back!

YUMMY!!!!! The food was sooo good AND they had lots of vegan and vegetarian and healthier items to…read moreorder if you didn't want to eat traditional taco joint food. Our server was fine and friendly. The food came out quickly. We had the chips and salsa (excellent). I asked for a non spicy salsa and my friends wanted spicy so they brought some of each. We split the the Heart of Palm Ceviche! So amazing and it was big with a beautiful presentation. Just delicious. I could have eaten that alone with no other items. It was a vegan Ceviche and the fish was not missed. My friends ordered really cool cocktails and raved about them. My one friend said that this is the only place she can get this particular cocktail and that she comes here just for it. I ordered 2 tacos (Mr. Asparagus and the Baja fish taco). Both delicious and they came with housemade potato chips (which I thought was weird until I tasted them). I was so full but I couldn't not eat the chips because they were so good. One friend ordered the Quesabirria and she didn't love it. It was very strange as it was wrapped in fried cheese. They also ordered the other tacos and loved them. The only one that didn't get a thumbs up was the Quesabirria. I am looking forward to introducing this restaurant to other friends. So good!

Ambiance is great with mostly outdoor seating! The Yogi taco was well seasoned, saucy, with a…read moredecent amount of filling. Honestly, 9/10 for a veggie taco because the filling was well seasoned and dressed. The asparagus taco was unfortunately a different story. The asparagus was prepared well, crunchy on the outside but still tender when you bite into it. However, it was not seasoned as well and paled in comparison to the Yogi. The shrimp taco was okay. I think they were very heavy handed with the toppings and dressings and did little in terms of the actual preparation of the shrimp. The chicken taco on the other hand was DELICIOUS. The meat was seasoned well and so juicy. The pineapple salsa was the perfect touch!