This place is 100% fab-u-lous. I had no idea that Peruvian food would taste THIS good. I've had…read morecuisine from Peru before, but c'mon. . . we left this lovely restaurant with HUGE smiles on our faces. Talk about customer satisfaction. It's guaranteed at Coya. Everyone who waited on us were attentive and personable. Coya Peruvian Secret lives up to precisely what their name suggests. . . so let's keep it a secret of on the down low. Shhhhh, it's better that way.

Service was great! I called ahead because most Peruvian restaurants are closed on Mondays. They are…read moreopen Mondays! Yay. 4:30-5 chef takes a break so no major dishes at that time. So we took the coast and enjoyed the long way to the restaurant so we could get there at the right time. No issues parking, but we went during a slow time. It's off steet parking, there's not a parking lot, but again we found plenty of spots right in front of the restaurant. They have pretty and colorful decor. Fun lights and beautiful flowering tree coverage. Seating is outdoors so dress accordingly. I knew this because we've enjoyed dining here a few times, so I actually used my little throw blanket. It's causal but some Couples dress up and eat here too. Server was great. He was tentative and nice. I knew I wanted the shrimp causa and my daughter's favorite Peruvian dish is Lomo saltado, so thatd what she ordered. He told us about the specials so we went with trying the baked scallops. I'd asked for 2 and he accidentally brought 4 but immediately realized and without us having to even ask, he offered to take the extra two off. So grateful he caught that. My daughter doesn't like scallops and I just wanted to try them. I like sea scallops but these were bay scallops. I never asked so I shouldn't have assumed. It was a tasty appetizer, talked my daughter into trying it but she wasn't interested to try more. She loves Parmesan cheese and there was a lot but she wouldn't attempt the scallops. They were not under nor over cooked. I'm not sure what made it taste so unique but we both agreed we've never tasted anything like it. The shrimp causa wasnt the same flavor as months months ago. We don't live near so it's been a while since we've tried it. The alioli was a lot spicier than ever but still had good flavor but the causa was dry. But I had a side of alioli to help with that. Shrimp was tasty. Several other restaurants shrimp has been tasting off for months but this place shrimp tasted better. The Inca and chicha were delicious. I miss the cut up apple they use to put in it but still tastes fresh. Lomo Saltado was just two huge potato wedges and very few rice. Look at the photo. We did not eat any of it yet. This is the portion. It had good amount of jugó but the flavor wasnt like anything we'd tasted in Peru. BUT there's many many areas in Peru and we've only lived in a few and have only visited a handful more so just because it's not like any lomo we've tasted, doesn't mean it's not Peruvian. My daughter still liked it. It was high soy sauce and high vinegar taste. Lomo has both, but it was missing the cumin and flame flavor for me. We don't like potato wedges at all but she cut it up and made due with it. We were sooooo hungry from all day at the zoo so we almost finished all of it. None of the dishes are repeats for us but again, they taste good, just not the flavors we are use to, it's been a while so maybe that's why the causa and lomo tasted different. The server asked how is everything, im sure if we had said something he'd probably sought to help, but really it is what it is. I just think they cook differently then what we have had living in Peru. My husband had the seco here time ago, it's was incredibly delicious. He loves lamb. It was cooked perfectly and the frijoles were delicious as well. I hope the decide to put that dish back on the menu. Please. Not every visit is gonna go perfectly, that's not possible. Still a fun colorful restaurant with great service. Plates had great presentation. Not long at all ago I enjoyed the ceviche. I was just too cold to get it this time. Gonna got for it next time. Another couple got a huge salad. It looked so good, imma look for it on the menu next time.

we are members at Carruth winery and have been for many years....there are 2 days a week that they…read morehave a food vendor there but the rest of the week there is only cheese to purchase. We have now decided that we stop at Ranch 45 to pickup food and take it with us to Carruth. Staple food item is the Pastrami sandwich and fries!!! the burger is oh so tasty also... i recently go the wedge salad and added steak (OMG!) you can't go wrong with any of these... only hitch about the salad and steak is that it wasn't easy eating out of a box and using a plastic utensils...i think i would have rather had a beef kebob so i wouldn't have to deal with cutting the perfectly cooked, delicious steak. i'll keep coming back and try more items! hubby had the chicken sandwich recently and he loved it... we haven't dined it yet...takeout every time...maybe i'll hang out here soon

Same restaurant group as Tanners in Oceanside. I was just looking for a quick breakfast and…read morestumbled into this. Balanced burrito with creamy eggs, crema, tallow fries and beef bacon. It's perfect. Not greasy and all the ingredients are of the highest quality. Service is great! Everyone is friendly and will give tons of details about their product (there's a butcher shop as well). Come enjoy this gem.

If there was six stars they would definitely get it. If…read morethere was six stars I would go to this restaurant every single day.. And Zachery was the perfect server, from the South.. on our 57th anniversary Perfect afternoon.

Celebrated my birthday here with some girlfriends. I'd been to Nicks on State and returned for the…read morebutter cake, amongst other things. From the apps to mains and dessert, everything was very good to excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed my Chilean sea bass, and the sautéed greens that accompanied it were delicious and the mashed potatoes smooth and well seasoned. The butter cake was on point and wow, the carrot cake was the best I've had since Truluck's. It's a bummer the carrot cake is seasonal, but maybe also a good thing for my waistline! Service was friendly and attentive. The only complaint was a friend's sides were not hot, so she sent those back and replacements were provided. I'll be returning with my hubby on a future date night!

Fun place with a great view. We went for brunch and they had a good brunch menu. I liked the way…read morethey keep the bee theme going with the cocktails too. Food was good, service was great, and the atmosphere was laidback. And yes, I had oysters for breakfast. No regrets.

My fiancée & I have come to really appreciate San Diego Restaurant Week as an opportunity to try…read moreout eateries we've never been before. Which is what brought us to Beeside Balcony in Del Mar during the 1st SDRW of 2026. We had Saturday night reservations & got into town early with some time to kill. We found nearby street parking fairly easily. The hostess was able to quickly accommodate us with a table despite our early arrival. Indoor dining space is minimal. But as an upstairs restaurant with "Balcony" literally in its name, the outdoor patio is where you want to be. Our server was a inconsistent on attentiveness & was slow to warm up, though she was quite personable later in the meal. Along with all of the al fresco charm dining on the balcony offered, there was also a curious & less desirable element of the ambiance. During our meal, someone went around shooting pics/ videos for social media. It felt distracting & intrusive. While the SDRW menu was what brought us here, we opted for the Chef's menu after looking over all the options. I ordered the Salmon Croquette/ Denver Steak/ Churros. She ordered Cioppino Soup/ Barramundi/ S'More Cake. Although the pacing of our courses from the kitchen was uneven, most of what we had was good to great to wonderful. Sharing tastes of our dishes with each other, the 1 egregious miss for me was the Cioppino Soup. The seafood in it was good. But that broth was not. Aside from that, the Salmon Croquette & the Barramundi were delicious. The Denver Steak was a revelation. I'd never heard of this cut before, so I looked it up. Truly, a bang for the buck all star. & prepared perfectly here with a fantastic chimichurri. For our desserts, my Churros were good but not anything to get particularly excited about. Now, on the other hand, that S'More Cake? Wow. insanely indulgent with an ooey-gooey center. I honestly can't think of a better way to end a meal. Overall, the ambiance, service, & food all had highs & lows. Collectively, though, the sum total of the experience was pleasant enough that I would be interested in coming back. My threshold for 4 stars is if I'd come back. So, 4 stars it is.

Jake's Del Mar was our family's favorite meal while visiting the San Diego area! The ambience was…read morestunning, especially around sunset with the beach right in front of us. We started with the ceviche and calamari, and both were really fresh and yummy. For my main meal, I went with the lemon garlic roasted fish, and it was delicious! For dessert, we had the famous Hula Pie, and our table of 3 could barely finish it. It was the perfect way to end the meal. Service was also friendly and fast. Overall, an amazing place for a sunset dinner!

rWe decided on an early dinner. Excellent Burgers n fries…read more all windows are sea views. valet parking if you need it.

I've had this place on my list for a while and glad I finally tried it! This location is super…read moresmall, but so cute! There is "patio" seating which has a great breeze near the windows and there are booths inside as well. We were seated right away and had no issues finding parking! We did go on a Monday for lunch though! I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food was. Definitely recommend and will be back to try more items on the menu. Food review: ** I loveeeee a lunch special haha. These all came with a hot&sour soup, veggie eggroll, crab Rangoon, cucumbers, egg fried rice, and orange slices. ** Sesame honey chicken: (5/5) Delicious sauce and perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Black pepper steak: (4/5) Super tender and flavorful! String beans: (5/5) BOMBB. Idk what they put on these, but I could easily eat an entire serving of these!

Chinese spot in Del Mar with some traditional flavors but a lot of more American friendly dishes…read morefor the local clientele. Service is excellent. Restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. One of the better locations of Chin's Szechwan imo. We ordered some our favorites: Hot and sour soup - Rich and chock full of crunchy bamboo shoots and mushrooms. Great textural experience. We love the crispy noodles that come with, both in the soup and as a little snack on the side dipped in hot mustard/chili sauce. Tofu chop suey - Nice variety of vegetables. The fried tofu soaks up all the flavor of the white sauce, definitely the protein to get with this dish. Crispy pork - A little salty, definitely needs the rice it comes with, but otherwise super delicious, savory, crisp lightly battered pork. Definitely recommend. Reminiscent of Beijing beef but with pork. Not a super strong pork flavor under all the seasoning so I wouldn't hesitate if you're looking for a substitute for crispy Beijing beef. The portion for this was very generous. Spicy Honey Sesame Chicken - Their version of orange chicken. A little more heavily breaded but super delicious and a little tangy. Definitely hit the spot for my craving. Garlic scallops - Comes with nice variety of veggies in a rich and spicy (optional) sauce. Scallops were a little chewy. All dishes come with customizable spice level. They also served us free rice and tea upon request.

I've tried this ramen place at their location in San Francisco's Japantown, and I was so happy when…read moreI found out that they were coming to the Sky Deck in Del Mar! I ordered the Hakata Tonkotsu DX, and it was amazing. Super rich in flavor, and the pork was exquisitely cooked. The egg that I ordered with it was also the perfect jammy consistency. Super quick and convenient service with the tablet that they bring directly to your table to pay the check. I love coming to the Sky Deck because of all of its food options, but this one takes the cake for me!

Best ramen around. Kids love it also. Hakata Tonkotsu is my…read morego-to. Yummy, rich broth. Gyoza good and cooked well. Brussel sprouts nice and crunchy. Sauce ocean-y (salt flavor). Ko did a great job with our family of 7. She is very organized and attentive. Love the decor in sky deck. Very open, and refreshing. Gratuity added for larger groups. There is also a 4% surcharge (increases in food cost and minimum wage per menu/receipt). Everything was great. We'll be back.

Beautiful view... Christine our waitress was excellent…read more.. Bus boys were very polite and very friendly.. Salmon not cooked enough x2 Braised short rib hash was excellent Denver Omelette as per ordered

Had an early dinner on the outdoor patio with girlfriends on a Sunday. John was our server. He and…read morethe other wait staff were timely, good at making wine suggestions, answered our many questions and were very accommodating. The food and drinks came out quickly too! When it comes to the location and ambiance you can't beat it. Made me wonder why I don't come more often. We shared Brussels sprouts, oysters, and bread, beet salad, ahi nachos and 2 entrees amongst the 5 of us. There was no rush for us to leave and there were a lot of different menu selections.

I had a great time here! Fantastic food, welcoming atmosphere, and a beautiful high minimalist…read moreinterior.

We joined friends here for dinner on a Saturday evening recently. Tucked away in the corner of a…read morestrip shopping center, its exterior is pretty much just the front door. There are a handful of outdoor tables. Inside, the dining room is decorated simply. Service was very good. For dinner, I ordered the Cornish Game Hen "Le Bambou" (3/5), and my wife had the Phở Special (3/5). The Cornish Game Hen looked lovely on the plate, but I had two issues with this dish: the sauce, while tasty, lacked the layering of flavors I've come to expect with Vietnamese food; the game hen meat was dry, dry, dry. Likewise with the Phở Special, the layering of flavors was not there.

I went to high school at Santa Fe Christian just up the street and we used to come to Fidel's and…read moreTony's Jacal often. Too many times to count once senior lunches became a thing. Fidel's was always the go to main spot, but it would often get too busy and crowded so Tony's Jacal was a solid second option. It's a traditional sit down Mexican restaurant with truly great flavors and quick service. It's quite large on the inside, they have indoor seating and out, and when you sit down you're given a number and then when you are ready to check out and pay, you leave the table and give the cashier your number and then pay at the front. A unique system, but it works. Parking is also extremely easy, there are plenty of free spaces all around the restaurant as there is a large parking lot attached on the side and then back. Everything that we ordered came out very fast and our server was friendly. I started off with a cup of the Albondigas Soup and loved it. It really hit the spot on a cold November night and I would happily order it again. For my entrée, I chose the El Rey combo and selected Carne Asada and Chile Colorado (red). Both were great as expected and the tortillas were fresh and delicious. Every part of the meal was honestly really good and I have zero complaints. Pricing is fair, the menu is huge, and service is fast. It's a great option if you're in the mood for some great Mexican food.

NOT DOG FRIENDLY…read more Came in on a Friday around 1:15 PM. The patio had a few tables already seated and looked nice at first glance. The experience started off a bit off-putting. There's a sign saying no dogs allowed on the patio, which felt odd for an outdoor space. We were told dogs weren't allowed, even though another table had a dog sitting there. Our dogs are registered service animals, and when that came up, the interaction felt tense rather than straightforward. We ultimately said we'd take our business elsewhere, especially since there are other restaurants very close by. After that, the situation shifted. One of the staff members ended up seating us, and our server was genuinely great. She was kind, attentive, and easily the best part of the service experience. Another staff member did seem a bit uncomfortable or standoffish when bringing waters, but things improved once our server took over. Food-wise, I ordered the turkey taco and enchilada combo with rice and beans. They're known for turkey dishes, but it didn't really stand out to me. The turkey was on the dry side. The beef enchilada was better and pretty standard for Tex-Mex. The salsa had a solid heat to it, which I didn't care for. They don't serve queso, which was surprising. I also tried the guacamole, but it tasted more processed than fresh, so I wouldn't order that again. We also tried one of their popular margaritas, which our server recommended. It was fine, nothing memorable, but not bad either. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time. At checkout, the same staff member who initially handled the dog situation was much friendlier and even gave us a chocolate on the house, which was a nice gesture and appreciated. Overall, the patio is cute and the service from our server was excellent. That said, the initial welcome and inconsistent handling of the patio policy left a bad first impression. Food was average. I don't see myself coming back though.