Ahoy, mateys! Captain 619 here, reporting from the high seas of Del Mar, where I stumbled upon a hidden gem--Monarch Ocean Pub. Let me tell ye, the ocean views be nothin' short of extraordinary! As I stood there, the salty breeze filled me sails, and I knew I found a place worthy of a pirate's rest. The ambience? It be as inviting as a warm harbor after a long voyage. Perfect for settin' down yer anchor and enjoyin' a feast fit for a captain. And feast I did, for the food was nothin' less than amazing! Now, let me spin ye a yarn about the biscuits and gravy. A unique twist on a classic I never expected to find at sea! They were so good, I nearly sang a shanty right there at the table. Rich, flavorful, and downright delightful--these biscuits are a treasure ye won't want to miss. The service? Top-notch, I tell ye! The crew be attentive and friendly, makin' sure I felt right at home. I'll be returnin' to haunt this fine establishment with my number one sidekick, my queen. We'll be back to enjoy the views, the vibes, and that unforgettable grub. So if ye be lookin' for a place to drop anchor and indulge in scrumptious fare, look no further than Monarch Ocean Pub. This place be a true treasure on the coast! Fair winds and following seas, Captain 619 read more

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Dear Senior Management Team, My family I visited Monarch Ocean Pub on mother day, expecting to have a pleasant experience. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed by the behavior of one of your managers, Hope. My mother was on the phone with my sister through FaceTime, simply talking and enjoying herself. Hope approached my mother in a very aggressive and unprofessional manner, standing extremely close to her and angrily telling her to hang up the phone and stop recording, even though my mother was not recording anyone. I tried to explain that my mother does not speak English very well, but instead of handling the situation professionally, Hope accused me of being rude, told us to leave, and threatened to call the police. Her behavior made both my mother and me feel very upset, uncomfortable, and unwelcome. She also stood very close to us and made physical contact by touching me, which made me feel extremely uncomfortable. No customer should be treated this way. We came to your business hoping to enjoy ourselves and receive good service, but instead we experienced rude, aggressive, and unacceptable treatment from a manager. I hope senior management will address this situation seriously so that no other customers have to go through the same experience. Because of this incident, we do not feel comfortable returning to that location. read more

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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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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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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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

Monarch Ocean Pub - Pear salad with shrimp - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

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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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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 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

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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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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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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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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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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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

Monarch Ocean Pub - Sunset from bar area - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

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This upstairs restaurant is all about the ambience and the view. There's a nice cocktail menu and the bar is stocked with top shelf items. they have a nice charcuterie, which paired well with the cocktails we had. The service was less than stellar, considering the pricing and the high-end meal selections. We will likely go back again simply because it has such a beautiful aesthetic. read more

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

Monarch Ocean Pub - Sunset view - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

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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

Monarch Ocean Pub - Oysters - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

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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We were over at Delmar racetrack and asked one of the parking attendance where we should go for a drink in Sunset after the race races. He was from Delmar and he said you gotta go up to Monarch and we did.‼ that area is really packed, and it's not easy to find a parking place so you gotta go into the parking structure and pay for parking but then you go up to that terrace of theirs and it's spectacular. You can either walk up and order kind of like takeout and then pick a seat anywhere you want or go inside the dining room room. The dining room room was standing room only, three deep at the bar and quite a madhouse. Don't go there for a quiet conversation. When you do the ordering outside, a guy walks out with a loudspeaker in his hand and calls out your name and then you go and pick up your food which comes in a paper bag just like if you were taking out food from any place, but then you go sit down. Drinks are up there too. Samo we got there and it wasn't that busy at around 4 PM but by the time we left the place was packed everywhere. All in all pretty great love the picture of Tom Selleck on the whole wall in the main restaurant dining area. read more

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

My favorite Ocean view Beach Club. Recommend you get there about an hour before the sunset because the view is amazing! Good selection of cocktails. I had the fish and chips and it was great. All four of us enjoyed everything about the place. Had a fun vibe. And I love the sunset poem and toast! "cheers to you, cheers to me and cheers to one heck of a view!" read more

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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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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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

Monarch Ocean Pub - Civeche - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

Some of the most flavorful oysters I've ever had! We came during a busier time since the NFL playoff games were on so the wait time was about 30 minutes, but it honestly flew by because of the beautiful shops in the same center. There is also a really cute outdoor section with live music and parking is located under the restaurant in a garage. read more

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Good spot for nice views if you can get seated on the terrace area. Solid experience the food came out pretty quickly despite being busy which was great because we were really hungry! The menu is definitely pub-style but everything we had was tasty and well-prepared. Great spot definitely recommend read more

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Loved the Dragonfruit Margarita at Monarch! The drink was refreshing, perfectly balanced, and the color was absolutely beautiful. Great atmosphere and a perfect spot to enjoy cocktails. Definitely one of my favorite margaritas! read more

Monarch Ocean Pub - Dragonfruit Margarita - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

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

Monarch Ocean Pub - Some of the better fish and chips I've had - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

17 open (amd cleaned) tables on a Fri... literally. But quoting 55 min wait. Poor management. Trying to create more demand by having a line of people waiting, by not seating most of the restaurant. Stay away. They don't deserve your patronage. 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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Came here for a quick happy hour bite. Good, filling food options - I got the Brussels sprouts and croquettes, and that could have easily fed 2 people. Service was efficient and my server was really friendly and attentive. read more

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Great customer service I forgot our waitress's name but she was wonderful. Good environment family friendly and the scenery of the ocean was stunning. read more

Monarch Ocean Pub - Monarch Bowl delicious, the chicken was overcooked. - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Stopped by on Sunday 11/2 around 4pm ish before a concert at The Sound just around the corner! We were able to catch the sunset and this spot had great ocean views! My group ordered some food and drinks and it was all great! Food was a little pricey but what I expected from a place by the beach. Service was great and we got our food quick too! Recommend stopping here. read more

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Such a great spot!! All the drinks are really great and well made-- my favorites are the mai tai and the mule. Everyone is so kind and the servers are very attentive. This is a great spot for date night or a night out with friends. read more

Monarch Ocean Pub - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

Loved this place, came here at night so could not see the ocean, but the environment was awesome. The staff was also great. We had a good time, everything from the drinks to the food was good. read more

Monarch Ocean Pub - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

The yellowfin tuna board... is so fabulous! Had to update my review with this because highly recommend. You get so much & get to play around with each bite :) Our waitress was lovely for the 8 of us, checked in often & made another good experience at Monarch! read more

Monarch Ocean Pub - Yellowfin tuna board! - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

One of our go-to spots for bringing family and friends who are visiting San Diego. Overlooking Del Mar beach, Monarch boasts beautiful views and has a great food and drink menu (and kids menu!). They also have a dog friendly patio which our pup loves since she hates being left at home. Some menu favorites are their lobster and shrimp roll and spicy chicken sandwich. Their fries which come as a side with most entrees are so good - they are super crispy and shaped like a chip. Service has always been great, both when you dine in or if you're at the bar. There can be a wait on weekends or peak times. There is an attached parking lot that charges something like $3/hour. read more

Monarch Ocean Pub - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

First time coming in here, which I'm so glad we were here to watch football Sunday. We both had the house made short rib, pastrami, hash, which was amazing. I definitely recommend this breakfast. The service has been great, amazing and on top of it. And the ambience is hardly described except through the picture. It's awesome!! I recommend anybody coming, football fan or not, any day of the week. read more

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