Visited for lunch on a weekday we were seated in timely manner, the staff was polite, friendly and professional. great ocean views no matter where you are seated. The food is amazing flavorful meat portions and reasonably priced I had the burger it was amazing hats off to who ever prepared it. We will be returning without a doubt and I defiantly recommend them to any one looking for a great place to dine. read more

Great great cocktails! But lets be real you are going there for the vibe. Sunset at Monarch is exactly where you need to be on a Friday afterwork. Service was very solid and attentive despite the amount of people on the patio. Aside from the views and the vibes, you have to come here for the Hawaiian donuts (Ube Donut Holes). If you are okay with paying a little extra for drinks and food, I highly recommend this place for any sunset happy hour. If you can get your company to pay for it even better! read more

Pizza was really good here. We liked it enough to order two. Gochujang brussels had a nice flavor with a bit of spice, but they weren't too spicy. Shrimp ceviche tasted really fresh. Aldo, our server was super friendly and kept checking in on us throughout the meal. This is also a great place to come around sunset. The vibe was really nice. read more

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Good ambience! The drinks are pricey but the views during sunset are beautiful! I enjoy the outdoor seating area (especially to watch the sunset) as it's quiet and easy to talk to whoever you're with. However there was an incident the first time I went and the bartender at the main bar questioned my friend groups ids and had to escalate the issue to their manager. I understand to make sure people are over 21 but my friends waited for 10 minutes while they had to figure this out which was a waste of our time as everyone had horizontal licenses and are well over 21. Management, please do better to teach your employees that not everyone who looks on the younger side has a fake id. It was insulting to have two people at a restaurant check all of our ids and QUESTION us information what was on there. read more

I love this happy hour Truly my favorite in the area Beautiful view Delish food Open air Two choices Either eat inside or go around to the rooftop and you can order from a walk up counter Both are amazing but I prefer the patio It quieter and every seat has an amazing ocean view read more

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Freshly arrived and checked in to our hotel in Del Mar, we asked the front desk for a recommendation and she said this was a good upscale sports bar. I saw I had already bookmarked it for their highly rated fish and chips, and it was only half a mile away so we decided to walk. It was a beautiful walk along the beach, surfers everywhere reminded me of my college days at UCSD and how big the surfing culture is here. After we passed the train tracks we took a left and had a quarter mile walk straight up the hill! It was definitely a tough little hike for us out of shapers, but it was just enough to get some exercise and work up our appetites and thirst. We put our name down for window seats and stood at the bar while watching the NBA finals. We ordered a couple aperol spritz and were throughly enjoying the vibe and view. Everyone here was super friendly, great customer service and was surprised to see how packed it was late afternoon on a Tuesday. Our server later told us it's like that every night. We had to wait about 15-20 mins for our table but we were fine, then got seated right by the window. The view was amazing, drinks were strong, and some excellent fish and chips and appetizers. The bar even gave a little speech, where the bartender read a poem, apparently a nightly tradition. Cool touch. Great place for families, groups or couples. Recommend! read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants in Del Mar. The location is beautiful and close to the ocean, which makes the whole experience even better. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the food is always delicious, and everything feels fresh and well made. The lobster rolls and lamb chops were excellent. Overall, it's a great place with good food, a nice vibe, and consistently enjoyable service. read more

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The drinks at the monarch are incredible. We had a drink on the patio while we waited for a table Highly recommend their signature Mai Tai. The food was pretty good as well! Pricey but it makes sense based on the vibe and view of the place. Sunset is beautiful from the patio as wel read more

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A friend and I dropped in for dinner for the first time. We didn't have reservations but we were very lucky that a table next to their expansive window opened up. What a beautiful view! We each decided on the Coastal Vibe cocktail because, well, it's Del Mar! I could have had a few of those (but didn't) because it was so good. We are big fans of Parker House rolls, so of course we had to get them to start. Unfortunately, maybe because we had some extremely good ones at another restaurant in Solana Beach a few day before, these came across as a disappointment. I mean, they were good, but just...rolls. We also shared a Bacon Burger and a Marinated grilled artichoke. They burger was huge and had fantastic flavor, and the artichoke was perfectly cooked, and it was served with a tasty aioli. A really fun thing is if you are there at sunset, the man behind the bar rings a bell to get everyone's attention and then recites a poem that he has written. A different poem EVERY NIGHT! I thought it was very cool. I will definitely be back for the food, the view and the fun! read more

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We had a small Bridal Shower Lunch for my sister-in-law here last Thursday afternoon. It was The Perfect Place!! There was only 7 of us ladies but this place can also accommodate a larger group as well. All of our food was awesome, amazing environment and ocean view!! Totally fair prices as well! Thank you Monarch Ocean Pub!!! We had an amazing time! read more

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Epic View, good Vibes and our Server "Mo" really made our evening special! Thank youuuu! read more

Impeccable vibes and views! I take all my visiting friends here, especially around sunset time. This is my favorite place to grab happy hour. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with full service bar and food. The food is a mix of elevated bar snacks, shareables, and restaurant quality entrées. They have an extensive beer and cocktail menu. Sometimes they have life music. At sunset, they read a newly written poem each day and it really feels like a family there. read more

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Food: Crispy Loligo Calamari was delicious. The loligo squid tasted fresh. It did not have a fishy smell. It was mixed with caper berries and jalapeno dust. It also came with Yazu Aioli, Spicy Kewpie, Scallion, and Lemons. Drinks: They have a lot of specialty cocktails. The Pog Mai Tai was so fresh and delicious. They also have a great selection of beer. Seating: We sat outside. They need to do a better job of letting you know your food is ready. They only have a megaphone, and you can barely hear it over the loud music and people talking. The view is nice. read more

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Dropped in for Friday happy hour on the outdoor roof deck and had a wonderful evening catching a beautiful sunset! Get there early (around 4pm) if you want a good seat, although really any seat is pretty breathtaking to catch the ocean views. We enjoyed the wine on happy hour which is a very generous pour, then switched to a delicious spicy margarita. The HH food was also great - we got smash burgers, Brussels sprouts, Caesar salad, and truffle fries (not on HH menu). Service was attentive and helpful despite being quite busy! Loved our Friday girls night and will absolutely be coming back read more

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Why didn't anyone tell me about this place before? Awesome ocean views and decent pub food! The server was friendly and helped us with our menu selections. There were five of us in our party for lunch, and everything was easily shareable. We ordered the Parker Rolls with truffle butter (so good!), mussels (which comes with grilled baguette), fish and chips, Asian Pear Salad and calamari. We were all satisfied. And the view of the ocean is simply gorgeous! read more

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We were in the area and wanted to have meal with a side of nice views! We ended up here on a Friday for late lunch/ early dinner. They have happy hour and took advantage of it. We ordered off the regular menu and the happy hour menu. And we enjoyed all that we ordered. From the regular menu we got the calamari, the Caesar salad and Salsiccia Flatbread. And from the HH menu we got the Flat Top Burger & Calabrian Chili Bolognese. Service was good and our server, Jack is nice and friendly. It was a lively Friday too and we were able to experience the sunset cheer! It was busy, energetic and buzzing but not too overly noisy. We still get to have a nice normal conversation. And since we seated on a table close to the window on the street side, we had the beautiful view of the sunset! All in all it was a wonderful experience! read more

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Overall, I enjoy going to Monarch. I think they have a great location with pretty good food. The vibes are perfect for girl's brunch or night out. Some standouts include the ceviche and the pastrami sandwich. I got a Hugo spritz and it wasn't my favorite. It just tasted very lemony. The pro/con is that they don't take reservations. So if last minute you're looking for a place, Monarch might be available. However, since they don't take reservations, you might wait a while. I like the view and the interior. The biggest reason I did not love my experience was because it felt like our server was pushing us to order more and was annoyed at us for not ordering enough in her opinion. read more

The drinks, vibe, and sunset poem read by staff is the best part of this place. Truly should be experienced by every San Diegan at least once. We tried lots of food and it really is more of a 3 star culinary experience. The food is expensive and just okay, but drinks and patio sitting is a must. read more

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This is for the experience of trying to go and not eating there! I thought of doing a special lunch here. They don't take reservations. I thought: how bad could a weekday lunchtime be? Line at the hostess stand was 6 parties deep on a Wed. at 1 pm. Plus their lunch and dinner menu are the same, so a salmon entree would be $38 at lunch. We decided to go to the restaurant next door - which also has a lovely patio and delicious seafood. And it turns out they have lunch specials which I didn't remember. We got seated right away and had a nice time. When we came out at 2 pm - still a line at the hostess stand at Monarch - 5 people long. Either it's exceptionally delicious (read those reviews) OR they need to let people make reservations. I'm not going to plan to come here again when lines are so long when it's not prime time. And that restaurant next door whose initials are PDM is way easier and yummy! read more

Great place to grab drinks and catch up with friends over apps! Oysters were MP and 12 for $34 on the day we went. Super cute atmosphere inside with a great view of the water! My drink had grapefruit, vodka, and a gochujang syrup which I thought was interesting. Pleasantly surprised though! read more

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Visited for lunch on a weekday we were seated in timely manner, the staff was polite, friendly and professional. great ocean views no matter where you are seated. The food is amazing flavorful meat portions and reasonably priced I had the burger it was amazing hats off to who ever prepared it. We will be returning without a doubt and I defiantly recommend them to any one looking for a great place dine. read more

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Sky at the Hostess Station is phenomenal, she is so friendly, considerate and very accommodating. She basically made our dining experience for a group of 7 memorable! Thanks Sky! Jack our Server is Top Notch as well, very thorough. Food was good, Drinks were good, ambience was super, great place to watch the sunset. read more

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We went to Del Mar and five if us for a late lunch. Two of us shared the fungi risotto and the pastrami and gruyer sandwich. The sandwich was perfect on marble eye. The risotto was fine. We both felt that it needed more of a kick. Wa added black pepper and a squeeze of lemon to brighten it up. Better, not perfect. Friends split the turkey sandwich. Loved it. The other friend had the pear salad with the wild shrimp. Also a hit. The drinks were generous. Ruby, our waitress did a great job. The atmosphere is fun. We had a pickaboo view of the ocean. The also have a take-out bar. read more

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Monarch Ocean Pub is a gem. The ambience, the view, the food, and the service made this a memorable experience. I visited with family so there was 6 of us in total and they managed our orders like a champm We shared the oysters which were a good size and all very fresh. I had the salmon and it was delicious. I'd say it was my favorite until I tried my mom's fish and chips which then stole the show. I can't recommend the fish and chips enough. No big drinks or cocktails for us but I can see this place being a great place during a sunset or just a place with a great view. I would highly recommend this for anyone visiting or locals. Enjoy! read more

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Great food, great drinks, great view. I sat outside and had live music. I hated drinking out of plastic but maybe that's a rule? read more

This place is pretty epic. The mai tais are the service is great, the view is awesome read more

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I get tuna melts and fish and chips everywhere I go as a standard by which to compare restaurants. Top. Notch. The server was cool, the drinks were good, and the fish had the proper ratio of fish to batter. Big chunk of lemon comes with it to juice it up. Noice! read more

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Great views, good drinks and fairly good food. Especially love their bigger than average sandwiches and house fries. The service is great, overall one of my favorite places. Wish the food was better than average. read more

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Exceptional experience at Monarch Ocean Pub! While waiting for our ocean view table (about an hour), enjoyed drinks at the bar. Such a fun vibe. It is a bit on the loud side. But you cannot beat the incredible views. The manager does a sunset toast every night. That was a fun touch. We enjoyed the halibut ceviche (10/10). The BBQ chicken flatbread was tasty (8/10). The steak frites was a bit disappointing... did not look like the pic at all and was overdone. Aside from that, our experience was fantastic. And we will definitely be back! read more

Wonderful views and a fantastic brunch menu. I came on a gorgeous Sunday and was seated behind the main bar. This is a very popular place and the wait can be up to two hours without a reservation, plan accordingly. Parking is available on the street or they have a parking structure underneath. I ordered the crab omelette and it could feed ten men. The crab inside was generous and extremely fresh. I highly recommend getting their mimosas to start your meal. My husband ordered the blueberry lemon French toast and it was fabulous. This place is a must! read more

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I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT HERE! There are two different sections depending on the vibe you want. They have a main restaurant with a bar and beautiful view of the ocean in Del Mar and a section with a lawn, bar, table tennis, and lounge chairs. I didn't eat at the restaurant but the food that was passing by all looked delicious. The lawn and bar area is located in the back - just walk through the restaurant and you'll find it. There is a LOT of seating with cushioned chairs and high top seating overlooking the view from the hill. I could spend hours here with a group of friends. It is a self seating area so you have to find a spot as someone is leaving or hope that there are open places but I will say that it gets busy especially during sunset times. The people working the bar were super friendly and great! The drink was made on the spot and decently priced given the fact that there's no one to rush how long you stay. After you order and find a seat you could literally spend the whole day there. I 100% would come back here, the vibe was great, the view was beautiful, and I could spend a whole day people watching and socializing in the lawn area. The parking situation is decent, there is a garage that validates for an hour. I would recommend that if you don't want to pay after the hour is up to just find street parking and stay as long as you want. But be careful because it does fill up fast and you can be stuck circling for a while. However, the area is so nice that you could spend the day walking the town too so I would recommend taking advantage of being in a nice area with shopping as well! read more

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MONARCH OCEAN PUB @ DEL MAR Parking is available in the plaza garage, it is free for the first hour, but $3 after every 30 minutes. I'd fully recommend doing street parking, it's free for two hours and there is numerous spots around the area. Stepping into this place, was GORGEOUS. I mean dining was incredible with the view, but if you walked a lot more deeper inside, there's a rooftop of just grabbing drinks and hanging out on seats. My friend and I were there just for some drinks since dining took about an hour on a busy Saturday. We got some sodas and margs. The service was great, they are also dog friendly, and the place is such a lovely vibe at night. I really love the view and the people there! I'd definitely come back for dining in. read more

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Very nice place with absolutely stunning scenery and views. The staff and our server were warm and welcoming. I ordered the Cucumber Mint Cooler (N/A) and thought it would be so refreshing and tasty. Turned out to be absolutely horrible. Not edible at all. I wish I could describe how bad it was. I sent it back and got the Doctors Order instead. Much better. While there are only a couple of GF options, I ordered the civeche. The fish was very fresh, well seasoned and tasty. I had to knock off 2 stars for the lack of GF options and the drink unfortunately. read more

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The wait time can get extremely long so make sure you go early!! Love the atmosphere, aperol spritz, and the food!! The fish and chips were amazing! read more

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Amazing rooftop location to watch sunset! I happen to be in this shopping center and then randomly stumbled across this. Happy hour was insanely busy around the entire bar and restaurant, so expect to stand for a bit because seating was tough. It's hard to find a rooftop in this area, so the vibes are great. We didn't try any food, just drinks. For happy hour drinks, the options were limited to beer and wine with no cocktail options. However, the pricing was great for this type of viewpoint. read more

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Visited for the first time with my husband. For a beautiful location, unfortunately the service was not great and our food was cold upon arrival (cold french fries are very impressionable and sad). Our waitress was so busy she never looked at us and while taking our orders or asking her questions she would dart back and forth commenting with other wait staff mid conversation. The most upsetting part was when it was time to pay the bill, she preselected the 20% tip button on the screen for us. Big yuck. The food was expectedly overpriced but not that great. Left us feeling bloated and with indigestion. read more

Large restaurant and bar with a great vibe and beautiful views. We came with friends and relaxed on the outdoor patio and had a couple of drinks while waiting for our table (about a 45-minute wait). We ordered a salad, shishito peppers, a hamburger, and a chicken sandwich, everything was delicious! The atmosphere made the wait enjoyable, and we can't wait to come back. read more

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sooo good for sunset dinner date or drinks! tried the mushroom flatbread and the shrimp & lobster sliders and the roast beef sandwich! i honestly love how they do their fries here. i highly recommend their shrimp&lobster rolls out of everything we tried! it gets busy for sunset so go early because they don't take reservations. read more

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Food and drinks were really good! It was a busy Saturday afternoon when we walked in, but only waited about 15 min for a table. The ambiance is good nod to SD, with breathtaking waterfront views and indoor and outdoor seating. My favorite that we ordered was the bao buns! Service was could've been a bit more attentive but like I mentioned it was a busy Saturday afternoon, with that being said ready to go back and try more! read more

One of the most aesthetically pleasing restaurants I've been to. It is in a beautiful plaza overlooking the ocean and has a nice breeze flowing throughout the ocean. Food is reasonably priced and pretty tasty! Calamari came in a shareable portion and the short rib pastrami tasted fresh and healthy. Their house made French fries and ranch are amazing. We had the sweetest server as well. Would definitely come back here again! read more

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