On a hot day after some mini golf, all you really want is a bowl of shaved ice! The folks here are…read morereally super nice, attentive and they definitely make an awesome, refreshing bowl of shaved ice when it's hot out. On another visit, we also did the top golf game up front and they come by and bring your food order so you can eat and play top golf games. Pretty good prices and standard burgers and fries on the menu. -----TL;DR----- Pros: price range is quite reasonable, friendly staff, refreshing shaved ice when it's hot out! Cons: if they are busy it can take a minute to get your order (I am guessing there's one chef and one server), but they are working hard back there, for sure Bottom Line: order the shaved ice! Or have a snack when you're playing the top golf games.

Good food. Good price. I like the chicken fingers and fries. Beer available and catering.read more

Every time I visit Samurai the food is so good that I make a mental note that I need to visit more…read morefrequently, and my last visit was no exception. It was my birthday so I got to pick the restaurant. Samurai has been dishing up some of the freshest catches for decades, and they still have it running perfectly. The full bar, teppan yaki room, huge sushi bar and dining area are all excellent. We sat at a table and started with cold unfiltered Sake and a stuffed red tomato, but with scallops instead of tuna inside. I had forgotten how much I love them and my mouth is watering as I type my review. Next up, Dynamite which is one of my favorites and my family loved this dish. Each of us ordered a cut roll to share and we had a fantastic dinner. Give Samurai a try and thank me later.

A family favorite spot for sushi and Teppan tables. I wish they were still open for lunch. Service…read morehere is always efficient and the staff is helpful. The Teppan table is a fun for a celebration with all the favorite items like the volcano or beating heart. I had the filet and shrimp. Was delicious. Typically sit at the sushi bar and watch the chefs work their magic.

Casual Japanese restaurant with lots of outdoor seating. Shorts and tank tops everywhere…read more We ordered two specialty sushi rolls which were huge and tasty. Alsi had shrimp and vegetable tempura! Everything came out fast and fresh. Our server was excellent. Water glass stayed full. Other servers didn't even look at us and rarely smiled. Will be back to try other rolls and hopefully get the nice server again. Prices were reasonable. PS - Best to use the one-way parking lot in the back as 101 is crazy busy.

Pretty surprised. We hit Himitsu, Banbu Sushi, very decent spots. My family was starving. We walked…read morein and weren't too impressed. Tight seating, not too many folks. Service is pretty slow. The sushi here really hit the spot though. The otoro nigiri was legit. Fatty, nice slightly thicker slice. My wife ordered salmon sashimi for my daughter and my son. Daughter didn't want any, son killed it. Wife loves crispy rice which was pretty good. Thank goodness she likes nigiri too . All of it was very good, moderately priced. We don't hit Solana Beach often but glad we came here vs Pizza Port.

Brian saves the day! I walked into the fish Market initially to get the best Clam Chowder in San…read moreDiego county on my way home from a doctor's appointment. I had been fasting for hours as I had to get blood work.....I was so hungry!!! Usually I order clam chowder to go with Peter, but today decided to partake in the "Happy Hour". I sat at the bar, ordered a glass of wine...and waited...and waited to place an order. Finally out of hunger and frustration headed to the door. Along the way asked for a Manager! Brian happened to be on the spot like a great manager should be and said the magic words...."let me make it right!" 30 minutes later I am leaving satisfied, hunger gone! Did I say....they have the best not only clam chowder.....but crab cake too (great)! Thedis Miller

The Fish Market is a beautiful and well-kept restaurant park in Solana Beach that feels peaceful…read moreand welcoming from the moment you arrive. It's a great spot for families, with plenty of tables and 2 televisions near the bar to watch the WORLD CUP 2026. The food is priced high for a small grilled salmon with 4 asparagus it was $50 and more of a lunch portion. They have sea bass, clam chowder and a fully stocked bar. Our waiter was nice and friendly but it was slow and we still had to wait for 45 minutes for 4 entrees. I'd still comeback again just wish the food was made faster. Maybe they're a bit understaffed but it was worth going in a Sunday. It's walking distance to Del Mar heights and the Del Mar beach, Del Mar fair was open as well. I had the grilled salmon along with squash but added asparagus since it was a small amount for a dinner priced meal at a restaurant

Well cooked seafood, reasonable prices, and friendly service. A great experience!…read more This is the restaurant that replaced Urbana Mexican. Decor is fresh and new and should be successful in this ideal location with delicious food.

I went here for a lunch on a weekday with a friend. They recently opened, and I wanted to give it a…read moretry. It's located in the Skydeck in Del mar, so there is a lot of parking, but the area is very popular so it does get full. The restaurant itself was pretty casual, not a lot of decor, just basic tables and chairs for small groups. They have a lot of various items on their menu, of course the majority of them including Lobster. They have a lobster flight where you can get three different types of lobster rolls in a smaller version, fish and chips, lobster bisque, lobster mac and cheese. I initially was thinking to go with the lobster bisque but was disappointed to see you had to pay extra to have lobster included. Ultimately I decided to try the Lobster mac and cheese, well my friend ordered the fish and chips. The lobster mac and cheese did have a good amount of lobster, which was nice. The portion was just enough for one person. I did enjoy it and like the flavor but the sauce was a little more dinner then I would like. I usually prefer my Mac and Cheese thick and creamy, this was more liquidy, although not too runny. My friend really enjoyed the fish and chips, and the French fries we both tried, and I thought they were very good. Nice and crispy but not overly fried. If you like lobster, they have a lot of options you might enjoy, so I would definitely recommend checking it out.

Dear Craig, If you want the most flavorful and tender carne…read moreasada then head to Tony's Jacal! The burrito was with sauce and cheese. Great portion. Enjoy, Jack

Sad that as a native this was my first time at this landmark restaurant. Stopped after watching…read morethe first 4 races at Del Mar so I think we beat the crowds on a Sunday afternoon. There were a number of issues with both orders as delivered. However, the staff bent over backwards to rectify each mistake. I ordered the "Old Fashion Orange Cadillac Margarita" and it was so bitter I couldn't drink it. I'm thinking they muddled the crap out of the orang and drove the bitterness from the pith straight into the drink. It was bad, my wife's "Ray's Millionaire Margarita" on the other hand was good, so there's that. Food was great, delicious and satisfying. The refried beans? To die for. I ordered a Chile Relleno and a beef taco and my wife a turkey taco. All were excellent and worthy of their claim to fame. We need to come back, eat a little less and leave room so we can sample a few of their desserts. Overall in spite of mixups on both orders, the accommodating staff and excellent food make a return visit a no brainer.

Returned to San Diego last night, and spending Father's Day with my in-laws…read more We came to T's and sat outside for brunch today after church and it was a beautiful overcast day. The patio seating is best for groups of 4. More seating inside. Our server was friendly and helpful. We ordered coffee which arrived piping hot and delicious! Two of us ordered BLT sandwiches with avocado and side salad with balsamic vinaigrette, and my husband ordered the Mexicali egg scramble with a side of beans, my father-in-law ordered a potato scramble substituting grits for the potatos. The food was ready in 15 minutes. The BLTs were scrumptious , bacon super crispy. The grits* scramble was also delicious. My husband was disappointed with the Mexicali, particularly that it was already lukewarm when it arrived. He wished he'd gotten the scramble which apparently was still hot upon arrival. Service 5/5 Ambience (patio) 5/5 Food 4/5 (hot food should come out hot). We'll be back!

Attention Paymard family. Please read my review of my family's experience today…read more My kids wanted to treat me to Father's Day breakfast before heading to the fair. My daughter was the one who chose T's Cafe for our celebration, excited to share a place she loved with the family. Unfortunately, what should have been a special family meal turned into one of the worst restaurant experiences I have had in years. We arrived at 11:37 AM and were quoted a 20 to 30 minute wait. We were not seated until 12:29 PM, nearly an hour later. I understand holidays are busy, but quoting a wait time that is off by almost double sets the tone for a disappointing experience. Unfortunately, the service only deteriorated from there. After being seated, it took 10 minutes to receive water, 20 minutes before our server Leslie took our drink order, approximately 30 minutes before our food order was taken, and 45 minutes after being seated before drinks arrived. Even then, the drinks were delivered separately, about five minutes apart. Our meals arrived roughly an hour after being seated, and once again, the three dishes were delivered separately several minutes apart. Long waits on Father's Day are frustrating, but understandable. What was not understandable was the complete lack of accountability when our order was delivered incorrectly. My daughter specifically requested wheat bread on her sandwich for health reasons and was served sourdough. My son ordered a fried chicken sandwich and instead received a chicken fried steak. When Leslie finally returned, approximately 15 minutes after our meals had been delivered, I politely pointed out the mistakes. Her response was shocking. She dramatically flipped through her handwritten notes and insisted that my daughter had ordered sourdough and that we were mistaken. She acknowledged that my son's order was incorrect but made no effort whatsoever to correct it. Instead, while I was in the middle of asking a question, she simply turned around and walked away. At this point, we had already requested water from two other employees because Leslie had disappeared for extended periods. Throughout most of the meal, our water glasses remained empty. No refills were offered, and no additional beverage service was provided. When we finished eating, Leslie still had not returned. We ultimately had to ask a busser for our check. When she finally brought it, I asked for her name. She ignored me and walked away. I asked again. No response. I asked a third time, louder because it was clear I was being ignored. After paying, I asked two employees if a manager was available. They informed me that Pam had apparently left about 20 minutes earlier without informing anyone and was nowhere to be found. I then asked those employees for the server's name and was told it was Leslie. At that moment, Leslie emerged from the bar area and began raising her voice at me, repeatedly calling me "cruel." Every attempt I made to speak was interrupted by her continuing to raise her voice and repeat the accusation. This occurred in front of other guests at approximately 2:05 PM. Owners, specifically the Paymard family, I strongly encourage you to review your security footage from approximately 2:05 PM on Father's Day. This interaction should be used as a training opportunity because no guest should ever be treated this way. What makes this especially disappointing is that we have dined here at least a dozen times over the years. We intentionally support T's Cafe because it is a family-owned, women-owned business, and we have always appreciated supporting a local establishment with those values. In fact, I still think the biscuits and gravy are excellent, and I enjoyed my patty melt. However, one employee completely ruined what should have been a special Father's Day meal with my kids. My daughter, who had proudly chosen this restaurant to make the day special, left feeling embarrassed and responsible for how the morning had unfolded. That is not a feeling any child should carry home on a holiday. Poor service can be forgiven. Long waits on a holiday can be forgiven. Mistakes happen. Being blamed for the restaurant's mistakes, ignored repeatedly, denied basic service, and then publicly berated by a server is unacceptable. After years of being customers, we will not be returning. I will also be sharing this experience with others because no guest should be treated with this level of disrespect. A restaurant's food may bring people in, but customer service determines whether they come back, and in this case, it guaranteed that we won't.

Not friendly. Traveling from LA and was looking into trying this spot. Came in a bit early and some…read moreJOHN (he looked like a John) greeted with WHATS up!!! I was confused since door was open and Google Maps said they were open 12-9pm. But ok no worries. Don't be a dick next time! Your door was opened and Internet time said you were open. Anyways. STATION SUSHI ACROSS THE STREET IS AWESOME. SWEET LADY greeted us. Host was super nice. And fast service

This is a hidden and really impressive GEM! We came in here to check it out and decided to have a…read morelate afternoon snack and they have Kinmedai which is very hard to find! Ana is super sweet and gave me a sample of local roots kombucha. The sashimi is really fresh and the chef is amazing! It's like having my own personal sushi chef! He's so cool and fun to hang out with!