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.

We had a Tepanyaki dinner at Samura…read more Food was very good filet mignon was excellent but prawns were kind of meh. I would stick with steak. The soup, salad, and vegetables were very good but the quantities were on the small side. We picked regular white rice but having fried rice might be a good idea for variety. Service was good. Chef Aki was very cordial and professional. Ambiance was good, but I guess it can be hit or miss depending on the groups you're sharing the grill with.

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

Visiting SD area and came across this hidden gem. Sisters Snack Shack what a find. My family…read moreordered an Ice Vietnamese Coffee and a Matcha (wife loved even though she's not a matcha fan) drink which were very tasty. We ordered a Banh Mi sandwich which was one of the best I've had. The vegetables were pickled In House and were Awesome, really made the sandwich in my opinion. The bread was from a local bakery, soft and airy....Soooo good. My daughter ordered Crispy Rice which was flavorful and fresh. The owner was friendly and interacted with her customers as they were family. I highly recommend this place and yes I will definitely be back.

2 words... Nailed it. I took my friend to the Banksy…read moreexhibition at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and we wanted a bite to eat after... When researching (we are not from this area -not familiar) we thankfully stumbled upon this establishment. Thank GOD. Garlic shrimp spring rolls! Reee Mix! Wow! Juat wow... Spring rolls will never be the same for me. (In a good way-now Ill have to come back) My friend, Eric, ordered the Katsu chicken curry bowl and loved it. They separated the curry so you just pour he amount you like and additionally it doesn't make the bomb @ss chicken soggy. The Bahn mi was Bomb for me. Definitely returning and highly recommend. We also got the pleasure to meet one of the sisters-Matty! She is awesome and a great chef. Thank you Matty!!! -Randy

Great service, food came out a good time and was delicious. We got burgers, salad and a quesadillaread more

After our Monday night "neon" run, we had a special event here to have some dinner and socialize…read more I had a great time! This is a dive bar and I saw a Ms Pac Man machine in the corner and will have to come back to play it, either with my run club or without them. They have a nice outdoor space and our entire running club took up the space. Service was excellent and we all got our food and beer without any hiccups. I had a cup of chili and a Prankster Blonde Ale, both were great! I'd definitely come back here again!

As a third generation California resident, I've had some sit down Mexican food. From Alvera St, to…read moreEast Los, to SD. This is by far, one of the best sit down historical Mexican Restaurants around. We came in and sat on the beautiful patio. The salsa had oregano instead of cilantro and a little heat! The chili relleno was amazingly old school with a perfect egg batter. The beans were amazing. The rice had heat. The turkey taco was the standout. The marg wasn't a face punch of lime and sugar. Service is weird, but not enough to tank a perfect meal!

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.

Delicious food and friendly staff! We had a larger group with us, so we placed a very large order…read more Tacos, sandwiches, ceviche, and so much more. We tried different marinades and various fish, but my hands-down favorites were the lobster tacos (lemon butter) and the red snapper (fish shop) tacos. We also ordered large sides. They do NOT skimp out on these. Massive onions rings and a large pile of fries. All were delicious! The kids liked their grilled cheese sandwiches. "Best grilled cheese besides the ones we make at home." Only downside on the food was the clam chowder. Good flavor but hardly any clams (if any). I wouldn't get that again, but everything else was phenomenal. I almost rated this down to a 4 because of this (and a small order mishap), but honestly, this place is worth a solid 5 based on the overall food, vibes, and staff. This place's vibes are super chill. You can either sit inside or out. Very clean all around! Well-maintained restrooms and tables too. Solid drink options - both alcoholic and non-alcoholic as well! Would definitely go back!

4.5 Food: 8.5/10…read moreService: 10/10 Ambiance: 10/10 Indoor and outdoor seating available. You order at the front and find a seat. Fish and chips were your typical but the fish was filling. Kids loved the popcorn shrimp. The special was a halibut taco and it was amazing and refreshing! Service was great with plenty of seating.

The sushi was pretty good, and the poke was beautiful! The portions were a little small for the…read moreprice in my opinion but other than that the service was wonderful and it was pretty aesthetically pleasing on the eyes!

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