On a hot day after some mini golf, all you really want is a bowl of shaved ice! The folks here are…read morereally super nice, attentive and they definitely make an awesome, refreshing bowl of shaved ice when it's hot out. On another visit, we also did the top golf game up front and they come by and bring your food order so you can eat and play top golf games. Pretty good prices and standard burgers and fries on the menu. -----TL;DR----- Pros: price range is quite reasonable, friendly staff, refreshing shaved ice when it's hot out! Cons: if they are busy it can take a minute to get your order (I am guessing there's one chef and one server), but they are working hard back there, for sure Bottom Line: order the shaved ice! Or have a snack when you're playing the top golf games.

Good food. Good price. I like the chicken fingers and fries. Beer available and catering.read more

Loved this burger joint and was so happy we chose to eat here for lunch…read more The space was so cute and vibey with the decor. The area was clean and bright. The staff were all so nice and friendly. And service was QUICK. I got a Double Original MeltBurger with lettuce and tomato, and subbed cheddar cheese with provolone--it was DIVINE!! I loved that they cook their patties a bit pink in the middle, which allows it to be more tender and moist. Every bite was just heavenly burger goodness in my mouth. Think In n Out burger but elevated. We also got some Cheddar Bacon Ranch Fries; they were good and tasty, but with how loaded and decadent my burger already was, I think I would've preferred either the plain fries or sweet potato fries with my meal. Overall, we'll definitely be back here when we're around the area again!

THE MELT @ DEL MAR HIGHLANDS…read more Parking is easy here, which is a big plus. There's the multi level parking structure behind Urban Plates plus surface parking throughout the center, and I've never really struggled to find a spot even when it's busy. You can get in from El Camino Real by the Chevron or from Townsgate Drive near Cinépolis. The Melt itself is a fast casual place, so you order at the counter and they bring the food out. The inside is clean and modern with a lot of natural light, and there's outdoor seating too since the whole center is open air. Not a place you'd sit for two hours, but it's comfortable and wasn't too loud when I went. I got the regular cheeseburger and it came on a toasted potato bun with this spicy cheese sauce that was so good. The patty is Angus and wagyu, chopped and grilled, so it's actually juicy and not one of those thin dry fast food patties. It was $12, which felt very fair for the quality, especially for this area. Most of their burgers run around $12-17. The location is great if you're already out here. Cinépolis is right there, the Sky Deck is upstairs, and The Melt is open until midnight every night, so it's clutch after a late movie. I'd definitely recommend stopping in if you're at Del Mar Highlands.

I always stop by Chicken Charlie's when I'm at the fair. It's a tradition! I also wanted to try…read moretheir newest item, Mangonada. After much anticipation, this wasn't a hit for me. I wanted to try something new, but I prefer this as a fresh mango with chamoy. The combination of the chamoy and fresh fruit has always worked well together but it misses when the fruit is fried. The batter was thick, mango was warm, and the chamoy was sweet. I'll pass on this next time. I had the Fried Oreos, which is usually my go to, but this was super sweet! Not sure if this was the case the other times I've gotten this, but I could only eat two. Finally, I tried their famous Maui chicken in the pineapple. First of all, the rice was mushy. Too much water! Should be light and fluffy but it wasn't. For the price, not enough chicken and too much pineapple. Would be nice to have more teriyaki glaze drizzled on top. Thankfully we were able to get some seats nearby. Lines weren't so long, so that's a plus.

It was my first time ordering my food at Chicken Charlie's. I heard it was REAL fair/carnival food…read moreand wanted to give it try. The staff behind the counter was very friendly. The next thing you know, my order came out. I looove the quick service! I wish my Maui Chicken Sliders were intacted instead of stuck together. I had to pull them apart myself. No worries, the tastiness made up for it. My Golden Fries and Strawberry Funnel Cake were fresssh and cripsy just like I like them.

Great food options. I want to try EVERYTHING on the menu. My husband and I loved the clam chowder…read moreand our swordfish. Great customer service. Very kind. Excited to return.

We absolutely love this restaurant. The food is consistently delicious, the atmosphere is always…read morewelcoming, and it's truly become one of our favorite spots. A big part of what makes our visits so special is Christian. He goes above and beyond every time we're there--always friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring. Specially with my kids! He is the best! Highly recommend to anyone looking for great food and even better service!

Just got to Jimmy Oasis ordered shots of Lalo and two drinks.... When trying to order food. was…read moretold the cook just left and kitchen is closed. A lot of unhappy customers

Came in on a Sunday. Chelsea made a great old fashioned and was so personal and friendly . Hard to…read morefind good staff at restaurants now a days z Will definitely be back.

Truly, one of the hidden gems of Solana Beach. Tucked in a little courtyard sits the pill box and…read moreif you know it, you know it and if you don't know it, you should know it. Fantastic menu something for everybody, you want a burger, best! You want it all day breakfast burrito again fantastic. How about a mahi salad?, yep! Patio or inside a great place to people watch and eat. Our server today was Kiley and she was just perfect. We haven't been in a little bit. Hope we'll be back right away. You gotta try it.

Great atmosphere, good spot to stop and have a quick bit or a drink . Ordered some wings and chips…read moreand drinks . Amazing service as well

Haven't been to one of these for at least a decade...anyway, the food is good, the prices are a…read morelittle higher than other fast food joints, but it's probably A) The location [Del Mar=$$$$$], and the fact that everything is going through the roof due to the fuel crisis. (Not that they'll ever come back down once it's over, if it ever WILL be over...) ;) The staff are very affable and friendly, and even brought out my plate to me, as I'm handicapped. Big plus!

Let's start with the saving grace: the prices. Because…read morehonestly... where are you getting lunch for $6.49 with tax these days? I ordered the original El Pollo Loco bowl and for the price alone, it's hard to complain. Affordable, filling, and exactly what you expect. That said... the customer service needs work. I walked in, greeted the staff, and one of the employees at the front turned around, looked at me, then turned back around. No greeting, no acknowledgment -- just a head nod toward the other employee to assist me. That felt unnecessarily dismissive. The woman who helped me wasn't rude, but her personality was very flat. She did give me salsa when I asked, so I wouldn't call the service bad -- just uninspired. There was no warmth or engagement, which made the interaction feel awkward. A basic greeting goes a long way, especially when you're the first point of contact. Would I come back? Yes, for the price. Would I like to see better customer service? Also yes. The food delivers for the value, but the front-of-house experience could use improvement.

I love this franchise. This Del Mar dominos never disappoints!! I love the thin crust pepperoni…read more Thank you for so many delicious and reasonably priced pizzas over the years.

We placed an order last night and an hour and a half later it still had not arrived. We called to…read morecheck the status of our order and they said it was delivered. They said they would ask the driver. The driver confirmed he delivered the pizza to the wrong floor and that it was his mistake so they would remake it and get it over right away. We checked the unit above us and no one was there to verify and there was no pizza outside the door. Another hour later still no pizza. I called again and was put on hold for over 10 minutes and finally had to call from a different number in order to get them to pick up. They never remade the order. At that point our guests had left. We canceled the order and were told they would issue a refund and we would see the refund in the morning. We never received any confirmation. We checked our statement and only the charge is there--not the refund. Not sure if this was just a one off or outright fraud, but we won't be ordering at any Domino's again in the foreseeable future.