Miltons Restaurant in Old Del Mar California is one of my favorite restaurants in North County, San Diego. I must admit, I love American cuisine, and Miltons covers my taste with a seemingly endless variety there. When I find a restaurant I love, I return, and return, and return. Miltons is that restaurant. Their Pastrami Sandwich is mouthwatering delicious as is my second favorite, the Rubin. OMG. Honestly, I should wander around the menu more, but, like I said, when I discover my favorite I generally don't stray very far. Thank you Miltons for years and years of eating delight. Please stay just as you are, perfect. The prices, the huge portions, are fabulous. Oh, and the service, smiling, gentle, efficient come to mind. All the best in the New Year, Jim O'Connell read more

We had an early Thanksgiving dinner tonight with my daughter at Milton's and it was perfect. Absolutely delicious and tasted every bit as good as a home cooked Thanksgiving dinner! read more

Milton's - Thanksgiving dinner - Delis Near Me - Del Mar, California

Haiku: Milton's Famous for their bread Breakfast, salads, sandwiches Generous portions. --- This is your traditional deli joint that specializes in piled-high pastrami, corned beef sandwiches, matzo ball soups, hearty dinners, and breakfast all day. This space is as classic as it gets. They have an extensive deli section with freshly baked goods and meats and cheeses by the pound. I feasted on my Hot Pastrami Sandwich. Each bite was rich, savory, salty, and smoky. I asked for lettuce, tomato & onions (upon request). I also ordered a side of sauerkraut to add some acidity and balance. I also enjoyed my hearty Mish Mosh Soup, chock-filled with chicken soup, chicken, noodles, a matzo ball, and veggies. It was a bit on the salty side though. Bonus: I also wanted to low-key order from their comprehensive kid's menu. Options like Chicken Pot Pie, Brisket Dinner, and meatloaf sounded so appetizing. I wanted my kid to order the Chicken Pot Pie, but she preferred the Chicken Fingers. read more

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Ordered the chicken noodle soup and the matzo ball soup. Both were delicious. I loved how the noodles were thin and had large pieces of carrots and the bigger shredded chicken. Both were flavorful. Ordered via door dash and got here in a timely matter. Will return back! read more

I've been to Milton's maybe 100 times I lived near by in Rancho Santa Fe .... I placed a to go order the guy taking the order was clearing struggling .... I had him repeat the order there were a few mistakes we fixed them over the phone ... when I picked up the order one item was missing and 2/3 of the sandwich's were made incorrectly .... I called to tell them what has happened and she acknowledged the guy might of made mistakes I told her my sandwich is inedible.... She heard everything I was saying and it was clear no refund no gift certificate was going to be give ... just an acknowledgment that it happens and a "sorry" I even tipped on the to go order never mentioned that but it was bad Buisness to not take care of me P.s. turns out the 3rd sandwich was also made incorrectly and inedible- just awful read more

We shared a full turkey pastrami sandwich and pint of matzo ball soup--yum on both!! Lots of staff who were all very helpful and friendly, will be back soon! read more

I needed some amazing comfort food near my mom in Carlsbad, so Milton's came to mind. I knew I wanted brisket and matzo ball soup, so this was the spot! Upon walking in, you see the impressive deli counter full of incredible corned beef, pastrami and brisket, black and white cookies and much more. The vibe was laid back and comfy and I can see regulars that would love visiting daily. I ordered online; it was amazing and perfect! The order was gallons of matzo ball soup, full brisket sandwiches, brisket dinners, BBQ chicken salads, the shaved brussel salad with tuna salad, sweet potato fries, cole slaw, etc. Service was perfect and the cashier helped me bring everything to my car. Great spot!!! read more

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I don't know about you, but I am always looking for a great spot for soup! Milton's delivers this and more!!! Their matzoh ball soup is hands-down the best I've ever had. We're talking on par with your grandma's!! everything else on the menu is delicious too, and it is one extensive menu! And I haven't even started with their dessert case yet! Do yourself a favor and go check out Milton's and do it when you're hungry! The old school decor in there is fun to look at too. read more

Service was slow and we were among the first customers there for breakfast. Food was not remarkable. Will not go back.

Great food, very comforting soups, great service, I love the variety and the family friendly atmosphere.

Nice place, nice crowd. It's an institution that has kept the quality up. Normally it's crowded and parking can be a challenge. The sandwiches stand out (you can split them) but everything is good. read more

Milton's - Eggs Benedict with corn beef. - Delis Near Me - Del Mar, California

What a delicious and wonderful deli. I can't say enough great things about the food we had at Milton's while we visited the area. The Reuben with both corned beef and pastrami was perfectly made, with just the right amount of Russian Dressing. The brisket sandwich comes with an au jus for dipping, and was devoured in seconds. And the matzo ball soup had an amazing broth, and fresh, tender chicken, with great noodles. I was full but kept eating because the flavors were so good. I wish this place was near me so that I could go every week. Also, really kind and attentive staff. I hope I can go back someday. read more

We got there and the hostess was super nice and accommodating. They got our kids set up with coloring and gave us a great table for me to watch Sunday Night Football while we ate. All of our food was perfect like always. We forgot some of our kid's toys and then they caught us on the way out and returned them. This place is a treasure and everyone is so nice! read more

Milton's - Rueben with potato salad - Delis Near Me - Del Mar, California

Service with Renee was wonderful. She was helpful. Food excellent. Corned beef barley soup Cole slaw mish mash soup and pastrami. Unbelievable. Thanks so much. We will be back. read more

just saw a video of one guy not using gloves to make food which included scraping a utensil against his hand, which can cause dead skin to contaminate the food. While the other was wearing gloves, his arms were covered in potato salad, which I would assume now is filled with arm hair. unless you want to eat other people's DNA then I wouldn't go here. Y'all should fix your hygiene practices before the health department gets called again. read more

I was craving Jewish deli food so we ventured out here from from North County inland Pricing was not bad for a good size sandwich. I was hoping the pastrami was more peppery and crispy on the ends like I am use to but it was tasty and plenty of meat. We had the fudge brownie which was so rich and decadent, enough to share Service was great also considering how busy they were, nice and clean and cool high ceilings letting light spill in. read more

The pastrami sandwich is on point, that's is the go to. Service is good and atmosphere is nice. Try it for yourself

First off, their deli sourdough bread is absolutely delicious as well as their NY bagels. This review is mainly due to the cheesecake slice I tried - tasted like a sugar cake. It was so bad. I'm sure some of their other desserts are great but I would not recommend the cheesecake!! read more

I am completely over the fact that overpriced restaurants or any restaurant for that matter is charging people 3% to use their credit card. Look, if you're going to be a business, part of the price of doing business is absorbing fees in order to run your business. I went in the other day and it was completely surprised to see a sign at the register that says we charge 3% for credit card transactions. Not to mention the fact that when I asked for a sample of the roast beef because I was going to purchase some, I was told there are no samples. I have never been to a deli that will not let you sample the meat before you purchase it. If you can't afford to be in business without charging people for business fees, then it's time to hang up your hat. It's no secret that sandwiches here cost well over $20 so charging people 3% on top of that is ridiculous. What I don't understand is why you won't just absorb it into the price of whatever you're selling or offer cash discounts. Needless to say, I won't be back. I encourage everyone to look at the fine print the next time you go. read more

A great place. It's been several years since my last visit: Good portion, meat loaf was good, but wouldn't order again, maybe I'm used to the what I make mine. But it was tasty. Server was a PRO! I will be back for dessert. read more

So we walked in and no one was at the counter. There were several people waiting but few on the list. Girl that was pouring beers put us on list and said she wasn't sure where the guy was at nor did she know how long the wait was. Two people came in after us and two people came after them. Guy comes up and one lady says I want to put our name on the list. He points to the lady's that came in after and they said for two and seats them! He comes back and picks up the two people that wanted to be on the wait list to be seated!!! I said to both the lady that put our name down and the guy that what's the purpose of the list if you don't use it? He said, oh they had reservations!!! I was livid, but my son calmed me down as we waited. Service was very slow. When we did get our food, the side order was an appetizer and instead of just leaving it, she took it back to the kitchen to remove the two extra potato pancakes only to return with cold food. The sandwich was very good as were the fries and potato salad. We also had to wait a long time to settle the check. I don't think I'll be back. read more

Milton's - Cold Potato Pancakes (2) - Delis Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Consistently good food, I've been dining at Milton's for the past 25 or more years now. Really good matzo ball soup with shredded chicken, very good sandwiches. I like the roast turkey dinner as well. Really like their Monte cristo, it's breaded and deep fried tempura style which is how I like it! Also good sweet potato fries. read more

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Food is ok, over priced! The owner is retiring and he needs to as soon as possible! Rude to customers. It's an old fashion diner , could use some upgrades if you are going to have these prices! Prices extraordinary, food is average! Staff is good and very helpful! read more

First time and had a great lunch. Rueben's and hot pastrami sandwiches were delicious! It was lean cuts of meat and flavorful. Matza Ball soup was pipping hot and perfectly prepared. I will be coming back again. read more

A Great place after a solid round of golf. We had an early lunch on 6.25.2025. I ordered the Italian Beef Sandwich with potato salad and fries - very, very good! The menus had so many items it was hard to choose such deliciousness. The waitress was on her toes and made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant was clean and quiet around 10:00 A.M. We will visit this restaurant again. read more

Food is good, but DON'T get the chicken pot pie. Excellent baby back ribs, and fried chicken. Lemon bars are to die for, a sucker that'll make you pucker! Matzo ball soup could be a little more flavorful. The customer service is a bit spotty. Customer service needs improvement. The clean atmosphere is almost a NYC Jewish deli. But the question is, would I go back again!?!?? Absolutely!!! I've been twice, and if I'm in the area again, I'll stop by again! Oh, and when you get the check, examine it carefully! Enough said about this joint! read more

Had the pastrami Reuben sandwich. It was as good as any New York deli I've ever been to. The service was professional. And the dining room authentic. I won't be back to San Diego for a long time, but I'll never forget Milton's! read more

We got two sandwiches and two soups, plus a soda. Total was $84 (not including tip), and the corned beef sandwich was all fat. read more

Milton's - Corned Beef Sandwich - Delis Near Me - Del Mar, California

Tonight we tried Miltons. The service was excellent by Judi. We had a delicious salad and tried the homemade chips too. We shared the fried chicken it was so so good. Lots of food that was delicious. We will be returning to the restaurant for another delicious meal. Thank you Judi read more

Milton's - Homemade chips and ranch . - Delis Near Me - Del Mar, California

Went to Milton's for the first time for lunch. Big space with plenty of seating. Parking lot is extremely busy so please be careful. Anyway, we were greeted promptly and seated at the table. The menu is large and it has lots of options. The portions are enormous. I got soup and half sandwich. I didn't find the matzoh ball soup or the lean pastrami sandwich to be very flavorful. The bread also tasted a little stale. It didn't have any mustard or anything on it at all. Service was OK but the servers were definitely covering big sections. It took us a while to get drink refills and to get our check. The people cleaning tables try to be so efficient they took a plate that we weren't done with yet. They also cleared plates when two people were still eating. That was annoying. Pretty average place. Food is decent. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back. read more

Milton's - Interior - Delis Near Me - Del Mar, California

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This restaurant has been here 25+ years, it's looking a bit rundown but the food is still delicious. Matzo ball soup in July, heck yes, it's too big, they need a smaller version!! So brothy and savory but too big. Chopped salad always fresh and yummy. Stopped by their bakery for snacks and black and white cookies. read more

Milton's - Chopped salad - Delis Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Food was pretty good! But came out cold. I got the bacon cheddar omelette but as you can see the toast was cold so butter didn't melt at all. Food did come out quick. Old timey diner feel! read more

Milton's - Bacon Cheddar Omelette - Delis Near Me - Del Mar, California

Milton's is one of those places where the food comes out exactly as it's pictured on the menu. The corned beef Reuben, stacked high on toasted rye, was one of the best I've had outside of New York. And the creamy, sweet cole slaw is possibly the best I've had, period. The prices are a bit steep, but the quality and friendly service easily offset that. Great experience! read more

Heading to/from LA/San Diego, if so a stop at Milton's is in order. Right off the highway, ya can't beat that. A large takeout area and ample dine in seating, both options are equally satisfying. After several take out orders over the years, I finally had time to dine in. Service was amazing! Nothing beats eating your food immediately after it's prepared. Huge portions and an incredible menu to satisfy all preferences, ya can't beat it. read more

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On my way back up north from San Diego, I found this spot right off the freeway that my friend told me about. She said that it has the best bagel chips and had to try them. So i stopped here for lunch and ordered the Triple Decker pastrami with Swiss cheese on Rye. It came out hot and really was packed with pastrami. The bread was fresh and if you don't eat it qui k enough the bread can get soaked with the juices of the sandwich. (More of a next day scenario, really) I really did like the sandwich. Also, I got the BBQ ranch chicken salad as a separate entree since I was going to be on the road and didn't want to stop. I ate this later and was good but may have been better if I ate it at the restaurant. It's still good, though, no complaints. And of course, i got the bagel chips and were nice and crispy to confirm what my friend said. read more

We were there at an odd time of day- around 3:00, so not lunch, not dinner. Service was a bit slow but I'm attributing it to the above. On the other hand, my Reuben sandwich was excellent. The Russian dressing and sauerkraut with the thick pieces of meat, and the toasted bread, wow. read more

Ordered delivery. The corned beef sandwiches we ordered were so dry, they literally crumbled as we ate them, also found remnants of sauerkraut on one of the sandwiches. Clearly there are some quality control issues in kitchen. For the amount we spent on our lunch (about $100 for 3 sandwiches and 1 order of blintzes), you would think they would offer amazing corned beef, but were we wrong. Definitely not returning. read more

Drove 20 miles to get a corned beef sandwich to go. When I opened it up at home I found only 1/2 of a sandwich and it tasted nothing like corned beef. I'm 71 years old, Jewish, grew up in New York and know what corned beef should taste like. This was no way near. My brother got lots of items for a Sunday brunch a year ago and he was VERY disappointed with every single item. read more

What a blast from the past. I could hangout in this restaurant/ deli all day. First the coffee was delicious. I got the Chicago dog. It was full of good flavor and bite with all the condiments and peppers. The grown up mac and cheese was amazing but needed some additional seasonings. Potato salad was textbook. Also had a little bite of the pastrami sandwich, wow it was good. The server came back frequently which helped with all the coffee I had :) read more

Milton's - Chicago Style Hot Dog - Delis Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Great sandwiches! I would suggest making a reservation ahead of time if you can because they do get quite busy. The hostess and servers are very nice and attentive. Wonderful service! There are so many options on the menu it's hard to choose. I ended up with the chicken salad sandwich, pasta salad, and house salad with balsamic vinaigrette. The sandwich and pasta salad were delicious. Probably the best chicken salad I've had. Bread was very fresh. The house salad was alright, almost too bitter for me. My friend loved her baby back ribs and corn. The coleslaw and cornbread were good, but not amazing. The ribs were definitely the best part. Great place for families and large groups too! read more

Milton's - 1/2 Sandwich, Salad Combo Chicken salad sandwich with pasta salad - Delis Near Me - Del Mar, California

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