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    Ocean View Bar and Grill

    3.7 (59 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
    Closed 6:30 am - 10:30 AM, 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Eggs Benedict
    Mike C.

    Attached to the hotel Indigo. The bar area and outdoor space is very nice. Bartender is friendly and I've always had good food here. I eat here for breakfast every time I stay here and breakfast is always fresh and good. Definitely worth eating here if you at the hotel.

    Egg's Benedict, potatoes, apple juice
    Korina C.

    We stayed at the Hotel Indigo Del Mar, we're the grill is located inside. I had reserved the room with breakfast vouchers which turned out a bit different than I thought. We woke up early during our stay and made it to breakfast without worry. Food itself was good no complaints, or raves but had no problems and is convenient if you're staying in the hotel. Otherwise I do think there are a lot of other good restaurants in the area to try for breakfast as well. Our breakfast vouchers covered the meal but didn't cover the taxes which I found odd. Other places it's all covered and you just have to make sure to leave a tip but whatever. Our servers for all the days were all very nice & offered great service!

    Blackberry lemon drop martini as the sun is sinking...
    Kat S.

    Drinks, sunset and brussel sprouts... beverages, atmosphere, and staff were lovely. Food menu is not that extensive and we chose not to eat dinner there.

    Nice bar area
    Meri A.

    Sweet bar inside Hotel Indigo! *Ocean View Bar & Grill* is a wonderful bar to check out when staying at this hotel in Del Mar. Upon checking into this hotel this bar is located immediately to the right near the entrance. The inside has a nice ambiance and cute decor. The bar has open entry overlooking the outdoor patio with a nice view of the inside center of the hotel, pool, and a view of the ocean. This place was not that busy the Saturday early evening I came by as it is probably mainly just hotel guests here. I had a margarita which was made well and refreshing to enjoy outside. The bartenders offer good service. Overall, this bar/restaurant is a good option for hanging out and catching the sunset with some bites and drinks.

    appetizer, crab cake - real tasty crab
    Nathan N.

    My gf and I decided to try this place because we were visiting SD from the Bay Area. We know about this place because of the travelzoo deal, so we bought it for dinner for 2. We made reservation ahead of time and referenced the travelzoo deal. This restaurant is located inside the Indigo Hotel, next to the lobby. It has a bar with seating inside and outside. When we arrived there were decent amount of people sitting at the bar, inside, and outside. There was a guy singing and playing his guitar live. Not sure if he was hired by the place or just one of the customers. Our server, Brace, seated us and proceeded to explain the menu and what was included in the travelzoo deal (appetizer, 2 entrees, and 2 desserts). The food was amazing. Much better than I was expected from a hotel. Also, per the menu, the ingredients are organic. The foods dotaste really fresh. The service was great. Later in the night, more people came to dinner with the travelzoo deal too. Services got slower due to limited staff (3 -1 bartender, 2 servers). I suggest you make reservation for earlier dinner between 6:30 - 7:30pm. The hotel has 10 - 12 parking spaces in the front, but it does get full really fast. I don't mind eating here again if we are visiting nearby.

    The Ocean View
    M. Elle T.

    When nature calls it calls loud and clear! That was pretty much the reason for having an impromptu lunch here. I was walking along the 2 mile stretch between torrey pines beach and downtown del mar and Hotel Indigo was the only place around with public facilities. Ocean View Bar and Grill is essentially just a hotel bar/lounge but it reminds me of how lucky I am to live in SD. The ocean view (see photo) is pretty basic, but being only a few steps from the coast, youre close enough to feel like youre on vacation. The warmth of the sun coupled with the cool coastal breeze--thats my happy place. The inviting patio makes you wanna sprawl out on the furniture and read a book. The waiter/bartender/host was awesome, he had that genuine friendliness where it was easy to talk to him. I was absolutely blown away by their Fish Tacos. Better than Rubios and every reputable hole in the wall mexican joint ive been to in Cali. Fish is fresh ahi tuna, perfectly cooked in beer batter. Not too greasy. Fresh ingredients and flavorful aioli sauce thats not too mayonaissy and overwhelming that it overpowers the fish. If you dont like spicy i recommend getting it to the side to be safe. $13 is pricey but its worth it considering the ambiance and exceptional service. If I lived or worked in the area Id frequent this place. Good alternative to a cafe to lounge and read a book. ADDL TIPS - the bar high tables have outlets - Dog friendly!!! Lots of water bowls outside - no corkage fee - Located inside the small chic Hotel Indigo, right across the check-in desk - live music on sat nights - free parking - fire pits outside

    Chicken and waffles (mothers day menu)
    Shaun S.

    4 others and myself had a Mother's Day lunch at Ocean View Bar & Grill. We chose OVB&G because it is very dog friendly and there was a deal offered on travelzoo. The voucher says it is not valid on holidays but after calling ahead we were told it would be ok to use it then. Our service was lagging. It took around 20 minutes to receive our beverages while the restaurant was not very busy. Overall the food was pretty good overall aside from my moms eggs not being cooked as requested and my chicken was overcooked. This is a nice place to eat at if you have a dog with you. The restaurant could use another umbrella outside especially if the service is as slow as our experience. 3.5 stars.

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    Oh my. The food is great! Service was awesome. Fresh food excellent prices. We loved this place

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    9 years ago

    The service is exquisite and the food is delicious. Sit on the patio to see the ocean and enjoy a cocktail. Seriously. Don't miss out!

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    8 years ago

    Marissa the bartender was badass. Fun times! Come stay a night and check this place out, you'll dig it the most!

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