Second Experience SoCal Kitchen in Columbus, Ohio, offers a vibrant dining experience with a focus on fresh, West Coast-inspired cuisine. The menu is diverse, featuring everything from seafood to salads, tacos, and flatbreads, often with a creative twist. The ambiance is casual yet trendy, making it a great spot for both casual meals and special occasions. Service is generally attentive and friendly, though experiences can vary during peak times. Overall, SoCal Kitchen is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy a relaxed meal with a touch of Southern California flair in Columbus. First experience The swordfish was a little salty but overall great taste and had a wonderful appearance. The carne asada was good as well and appearance was great. It wasn't as spicy as expected. Great overall experience and the ambiance is very enjoyable. read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - Espresso Martini w/ Tequila - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This place consistently has the Best food! I lived in Southern California & this place actually exceeds the standard. Appetizers(taquitos/crispy rice), Entrees(burger & grilled cheese) were Amazing! Chocolate brownie Dessert was fantastic to close out read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This food was incredibly delicious - I was honestly blown away at the freshness and quality of ingredients - then I realized the concept is literally mimicking that of a California restaurant and DUH - of course it was. But l, to give credit where credit is due, they truly executed on all levels. Service was great and the restaurant vibe was busy and fun on a Friday evening. The ONLY reason I didnt give 5 stars is because the mussels were very very small and very small portioned - I'm glad my husband ordered the sushi roll to start or I would've been hungry afterward. Flavors were all there and I would definitely come back! Thanks for having us when we visited Columbus. read more

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Nice atmosphere Good service Smaller menu, but very unique Restaurant is loud. My fish sandwich was good and the brussels were great! Had a garlic bread that was OK. I would revisit. read more

We came for lunch after running a 5k. The staff were soooo friendly!! We looked like hell and despite the upscale vibe there was zero judginess from the staff. We got to sit at open window area, which enhanced the ambiance. The menu had a huge variety from breakfast options, to sushi, to handhelds. They had a spritz flight which had 3 little beverages. Believe or not the aperol was probably the least favorite. The Hugo and Blood Orange were refreshing and delicious. The matcha was slighty sweet and little grassy but not bitter. We ended up with the chicken sandwich and rockfish sandwich. The chicken was phenomenal. In my opinion it was probably the best I have ever had. It wasn't overly breaded, wasn't dry and just tasted perfect. The fish had just the right amount of blackened seasoning, most places go light. This place does not. It had a lot of spice and the pickles gave it a tarter feel to it. The fries were tiny and seasoned and top notch. Our server was probably one of my favorites. Personable. Attentive without being annoying. I would hands down recommend this place and definitely will be returning. read more

Business dinner in the Short North. Scallops were calling my name. They didn't disappoint. Delicious. The service was good and the atmosphere is always trendy. read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - Scallops - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Came in and sat at the bar while we waited for our reservation. The bartenders were all very attentive and friendly. The ambiance here is very happy hour after the office, leaning towards upscale as the night goes on, and the menu prices reflect that. That being said, they poor great, and give very respectable portions. We shared a few apps amongst the table, and I ultimately decided on having the halibut for dinner. It was very good, and cooked perfectly. Will definitely visit again to try some of the menu that I missed out on. read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - Halibut - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

It was our first time, and we loved it!! The stuffed garlic bread was the perfect appetizer! I enjoyed the Crispy rice appetizer for my meal-so delicious! read more

First time visiting Del Mar but it will not be the last. I actually can't wait to go back and try other items on the menu. From the service to the food to the ambiance, it was just amazing. We had a 6:30pm reservation, but we went a little early and couldn't find street parking. I called the restaurant to see if they validate parking in the garage and the person that was on the phone took their time on explaining to me that they do validate and where it would be best for us to park. Tip: If you want your parking to be validated, call the restaurant to find out which garage they validate parking for. They do not validate for some of the garages, even though some of the garages are close to them. Ok! So for the food, for appetizer, we ordered a salad-Emerald greens, and Shrimp bisque. My husband doesn't, like brussels sprouts nor quinoa and he probably had more of the salad then I did. It was so good. And shrimp bisque was equally delicious. My 7 year old just devoured it. I had the salmon, which was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. If you don't like salmon, order it from here. You will end up liking the salmon. It's so good. We also ordered the cheeseburger from the kids menu. The cheeseburger was so big. It can easily be for an adult. For the dessert, we ordered the chocolate cake and Olive Oil Cake. Both of them were great and I love chocolate cake, but for this place, I highly recommend for you to order the Olive Oil Cake. It's like a delicious pound cake that just melts in your mouth. Highly recommend this place. It's a great place to go for special events, date nights or just for simply great food with great service. read more

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Had the best experience at SoCal last night. Went to dinner with friends and the food was fantastic. We split fried oysters and mussels to start, both of which were delicious. The mussels are especially unique with their thick red broth. We ordered off of their new sushi menu for dinner and split a couple of rolls. The ahi tuna roll was my favorite! It came with huge fresh pieces of tuna. I can't wait to go back soon! read more

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Came here with a friend for a birthday dinner and we had such a lovely time!! The service here is phenomenal, very kind and knowledgeable of the menu. Our server made some great suggestions and we were glad we took them. Started with the potato bread--highly recommend. Very flavorful and comforting. Didn't know i needed this in my life. The chopped salad was also a light and refreshing choice. Main- 40 Yolk Tagliatelle, super super good. It's like a fettuccine cheesy pasta with mushroom and chicken. Would absolutely get this again. Got treated to olive oil cake for dessert and we were so glad we saved room for it! The hint of orange in it was so delish. 5/5 read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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We picked this place due to the happy hour and being part of restaurant week. From the happy hour menu- We ordered the baked oysters and fried oysters. The baked oysters had an actual very fishy taste to them and took away from the sauce. The fried oyster was good. We also ordered the dynamite roll and it was fantastic. The potato bread was soft and d good but the scallion flavor was almost too much. For the restaurant menu- we had the guacamole and the shrimp bisque. Both of these items were delicious. The guac was fresh tasting with lime. The shrimp bisque had a great flavor and had 2-3 shrimp in it. We both ordered the salmon with mushrooms and ginger soy dressing. It was also very good. Then to top off the night we tried the chocolate brownie and olive oil cake. The brownie wasn't anything spectacular but the olive cake was good due to the orange creamsicle whipped cream. And one of the other best parts of the night was our server Delanie. She was fantastic all night long. read more

The servers apologized for messing up the checks.... It honestly annoyed me as it showed a lack of care, but in her defense there were 7 other checks so I guess she just assumed all the ladies were single.. read more

Delicious! This goes to the top of our list for special occasion dining-out options in Columbus. We started with drinks - Beach party, Tropicalia and a beer - all superb and fitting for the birthday we were celebrating. We then moved on to apps: Brussels sprouts (very tangy, nice char, loved them) and the potato bread with an amazing sour cream butter ("de-o-licious" according to hubby, and all agreed). Then our mains: 2 filets and the scallops. All were perfectly cooked as specified, and outstanding. Olive oil cake and brownie desserts followed, outfitted with a birthday candle presentation, and we ended a great meal. The decor is sparkling- we sat in the back, which was slightly more subdued but more intimate for conversation. Perhaps a future visit for cocktails will find us in the bar area. Dinner was a bit pricey so would peg this as a "special night out" venue. Our server was very helpful and efficient. We had reservations so were seated immediately. We found street parking within 1 block on a Tuesday night (garage nearby, though, so just go there on busy night to avoid High Street parking panic). read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - Filet - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The service was extraordinary, and played a big part in our enjoyment of the meal. We went for New Year's Eve with our little five month old baby. We didn't bring our stroller in which was a smart idea because there wasn't really room for a stroller. The food was exceptional. I would like to go back and try their other sushi rolls, which are huge. We got shrimp on our salad, and the shrimp was my favorite part so delicious. My husband really liked the french fries, and the fried oysters! read more

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Del Mar, of the sea, leans toward seafood as a focus, which is honestly not my thing. However, that is not all Del Mar SoCal is up to. I was very pleasantly surprised by the diversity of the menu and had a good meal and excellent service (including a trainee who comported herself well). It had been a long day at the office so - cocktails. I'm a gin aficionado so For The Win was an easy pick. Watershed Guild Series gin with strawberry, pear, and citrus. Refreshing, and made me want to be sitting on a roof top patio. To start, we had the potato bread (cheddar, bacon, scallion, sour cream, and butter) that was wonderful. It makes my my water just thinking about it. The roasted shishito** peppers were also ordered but were not as lively as I had hoped, the oils used subduing the brightness of the ginger and soy. The Del Mar Burger caught my eye as an entrée and proved to be a great choice. prime beef cooked to order with Point Reyes cheddar and perfectly crispy French fries. My companions went with some fish options and and a Brick Chicken. Thumbs up on the fish, and mostly thumbs up on the chicken. Things to know: * Del Mar is located in the Short North and has some of the parking challenges that comes with that area. * Happy hour is 4-6 on weekdays and offer half price cocktails and appetizers. * For those keeping score, this is one of restaurateur Cameron Mitchell's places. ** Shishito is a Japanese word derived from a combination of the words for lion and chili peppers. Normally a pretty mild pepper, every now and again there is an aggressive, hot, lion-like one in the batch. read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - Gin "For The Win." Nice gin cocktail with strawberry, pear, and citrus. - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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this place was great! food was delicious, ambiance was really cool & service was great! would recommend! read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - Harvest Tofu - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Del Mar is one of my favorite Columbus restaurants, in spite of being located in Short North where parking is always a pain (having said that, Del Mar does validate certain parking garages, so call ahead and ask about this). We checked out the place during restaurant week, and everything here was top notch. True to its "SoCal" moniker, the restaurant has a nice casual-chic ambiance. The inside is much more spacious than it looks from the outside, and even though the place was packed when we arrived, we were greeted and seated promptly. Our server was Aubrey, and she was patient and extremely helpful as she explained to us the different menu options. We tried a couple of different Restaurant Week combinations, along with a cheddar cheese burger from the children's menu. All the menu items were excellent and the portion sizes were perfect. From the Restaurant Week menu, we tried the Shrimp Bisque and Emerald Kale salad for appetizers. While the soup was great, the kale salad was amazing (and I like neither kale nor salad). We also had the filet and the salmon, both of which were perfect. The salmon was probably the best salmon I have had in Columbus. The kids' menu burger was tasty and quite a large portion size. As much as I wanted to love the chocolate brownie (and it was good), the olive oil cake was the star. It was unique in flavor, moist and delicious. I would go back here just for this cake. Overall, I highly recommend Del Mar and can't wait to visit here again. read more

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Pros: Beautiful decor - cozy and opulent Excellent service Potato bread tastes just like a baked potato Great variety of dishes and food is flavored just right Cons: Short North parking can be a challenge Pricing is a bit high for what you get Pro tip: Go on Monday when oysters on the half shell at $2 each read more

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We visited for the first time a few weeks back and we made it back! Potato Bread SO GOOD! Just do it! Guacamole. Del Mar Burger no bun amazing and fries. Beef Chow Fun for the hubby. Two old fashions. Two Malbecs. We had our regular seats at the bar with our fab bartender. She's adorable. Great date night before a walk through the Franklin Park Conservatory! See you soon! read more

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Updated review! I have now tried more of the food along with drinks and it is amazing. From the atmosphere to the food, everything is on point. They have happy hour from 4-6 on the drinks and some appetizers. The aloe-lujah is still my top favorite cocktail there. I've gotten to try the fisherman stew, lobster bisque, Brussels sprouts, potato bread, oysters, beef chow fun, and the curry mussels. If you have not had the potato bread with the sour cream butter yet, you just need to do it!! It'll blow your mind. The oysters were kind of small when I went and the fisherman stew and beef chow fun was slightly too salty. Flavor was amazing though don't get me wrong! I think my favorites so far is the potato bread and the curry mussels. I think the only time I was disappointed was with the Brussels sprouts. It was more of a salad, overpriced, and there wasn't much Brussel sprouts! I do love a Cameron Mitchell restaurant so I'll most definitely be back! read more

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This restaurant has the cutest vibes and very fancy feeling! We came with a group of 8 on a Thursday night with a reservation and got right in! I got the so-cal burger with fries! Tasted good! Others in my group got noodle bowls, tacos, and chicken sandwhiches with drinks and were very happy!!! A lot of seafood on the menu and a little more expensive than expecting but also exciting to try a new spot! Overall good meal! The server did say they typically require one bill for parties of 8 or more so good to know for others going forward! read more

All the vibes!! We dropped in on a Saturday without a reservation and were given a 30 minute wait time. We made it easy and sat at the bar. There were only two of us and I think after 20 years of marriage it's more fun to sit at the bar so somebody will actually talk to you. I made two new friends! But I digress.... The place is spacious and designed fabulously. Yasss Queens!!! All the pretty I'm Columbus must meet here. I was surprised that Columbus did SoCal cooking so well. I'm sooo snotty!! The fried oysters were bomb diggity. I displayed exemplary willpower and didn't order another three, I'm trying hard not to be a tubby middle aged lady. It's hard out here for a foodie. The wine selection and cocktails are quality. Great spot!!! read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - The fried oysters that will change your life!! - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This restaurant is definitely a gem in the Short North! I dined here for Restaurant Week and left very full and happy. The inside is so nice. The design gives me cruise/boat vibes. There's even a wall lined with luggage bags. It's beautifully decorated. I started off with the Emerald Kale Salad, which was basically a small mountain! The sweet and sour dressing was the perfect choice. It complemented all the components well without being heavy. For the main dish, I ordered the brick chicken. It was cooked so that the outside had a crisp glaze while the inside was super tender. Absolutely delicious. The vegetables were roasted just right - none of that hard crunch. There was a particular vegetable that looked like it could be related to broccoli, which I really liked. Highly impressed with the selection of veggies I was given. To finish, I ordered the olive oil cake. At first, the name sounds gross, but don't let it deceive you! It's amazing! It was dense and moist. The orange cream and mandarin oranges are what really made the cake pop. Scrumptious!! We arrived 30 minutes early from our reservation, but were still seated immediately. The wait times were good and our waitress was sweet. I'd go back for both the food and the beautiful interior! read more

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Came here with some friends tonight. There is a great variety of food. I loved their baked oysters and the guac. However the food is pricey. I got the beef chow mein, it was a lot of food but not great. I would come back for happy hour though. read more

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The hostess started things off beautifully. She engaged with our daughter, checking to see what kind of seating would work best for our family and even brought a treasure box over for her to choose from. She informed us of the happy hour that was just wrapping up, which gave us an opportunity to put in a very quick order so we could capitalize on the drink specials! We immediately began to make a plan for a return visit to make use of the happy hour timeframe. The menu is well thought out with interesting choices that are not seen at every other restaurant on the block. A refreshing change! Our drinks and appetizers were delicious. We sampled the Pineapple Dance, which was a refreshing tropical experience. We also ordered the Potato Bread which was studded with delicious bites of bacon, potatoes, and cheese. The Dynamite Roll took what could have been just a simple California Roll and elevated it but layering a pile of crispy, flavorful shrimp on top. Great bites to start with! We enjoyed our main courses, the crispy snapper and the scallops. The snapper dish edged a bit sweet for me, and I would have loved the curry to be more forward, however the crunch was outstanding and I did enjoy it. The children's menu salmon ended up a bit dry, but the French fries were very tasty! Great seasoning. We were looking forward to trying a couple of desserts but went so long without being checked on that we grew restless and decided to just flag down someone to get the bill. We ended up crossing the street for dessert elsewhere. This easily would have been 4 stars, had the initially great service by the hostess been maintained by the waitstaff. We look forward to returning to try more of the menu and hope for more attentive service on round two! read more

The people are friendly.. I loved my partial indoor/outdoor seat! Perfect set up. I loved the ambiance, look, and feel of the restaurant. The suitcases really caught my attention. My server was kind and attentive, but there were a few things that Raised concerns. I requested a straw for my water and it was brought to me in the server's hand and placed on the bare table. Lots of germs with this practice. Also, shared that I didn't like the potatoes and my sever didn't acknowledge that. Overall I was not a fan of the French toast. It was crispy on the outside and very very soggy and drenched in a bland strawberry sauce. The sausage wasn't great either. It had a peculiar taste. I really tried to give it a shot but after a few bites the flavors weren't making me feel good. Like I really started to feel bad. I felt like maybe this dish was too outside of what this place is known for. So maybe if I return, a seafood choice may make for a better experience. I just have to get over the fact that I paid for this and barely ate it. So it's like you take the loss or take risk of a taking a loss again. Idk. I would say 2.5 stars for this time around. read more

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Food seems like it's trying too hard but not necessarily executed well. Like a 6/10 brunch experience

Very good food and great ambiance! The ceviche was our favorite! The Hawaiian roll was good, but the chili sauce on it was a little overpowering. If I got it again I would order it on the side. My partner and I wanted to share the fish sandwich and burger. Our server, Ben, was great and split the burgers and sides onto two plates. The fish sandwich was so good. The burger wasn't bad, there were some bites that tasted salty but that might've been the cheese on it? I subbed fries for the emerald kale salad and it was soooo good!! We also got the brownie to go! It really big and came with the ice cream and caramel sauce on the side. The ice cream was melted by the time we got back to eat it. The brownie itself was really good but really rich - I couldn't eat it in one go. We would definitely come back again! read more

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I have walked by this place a few times and finally got to try it last weekend! It's a Cameron Mitchell restaurant located below Lincoln Social in the Short North which a lot of outdoor seating as well as open air seating which was really nice. Last weekend it was really hot and the inside seating was the perfect temperature since it had a nice breeze. We split several appetizers and a club sandwich. Everything was delicious! I'll start with the food. The Citrus Burrata is a salad plate with cheese, lettuce, and grapefruit and oranges. Unexpected but delicious and perfect and refreshing on a hot day. The chips and guacamole is great although the seasoning on the chips is fire and sets it apart from the rest. And last but not least we split a turkey club with egg and avocado and fries. And that plus drinks was enough for myself and two my friends to feel full which was really reasonable in price. Which brings me to my favorite part of the meal. As a non drinker it excites me to share that it they have a mocktail called the soul surfer which is citrus and matcha. I honestly felt like I was on vacation. The ambiance and service was also phenomenal. Definitely recommend checking out Del Mar if you get the chance! read more

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I've been wanting to try Del Mar for a while and thought restaurant week was the perfect opportunity. My friends and I made a reservation, which was a great decision since they were majorly packed. Their restaurant week featured three courses for a GREAT price. We ordered the Potato Bread as an app and that was the best thing we had the whole evening. The bread was soft as a cloud and had such great flavor. Its a must the next time I go! For my first course I ordered the shrimp bisque, which very good. Really creamy and not overly salty as some bisque tend to be. The main course - I ordered the 6oz filet which came with a simple salad. The filet was seasoned so well and tender. For the final course, I ordered the Chocolate, which was a warm and moist brownie that came with ice cream. It was an awesome night cap. I would recommend this place to anyone who is interested in more of an upscale feel. Perfect for anniversaries and date nights. Can't wait to return! read more

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The first time I came here randomly. The second time was on purpose and every time I visit Columbus I'll want to keep coming back. I love everything about this restaurant. First of all, the interior design is gorgeous and has a great comfortable but classy vibe. I was a little picky about my seats because we made a reservation and what was left wasn't ideal. The hostess was so sweet and accommodating! We waited an extra 5-10 minutes for a seat I preferred. I can't say how appreciate I am for their flexibility. Our server was Emilio who was very nice despite it being a busy Friday night service. Funny thing is my friend and I ordered the exact same drink and food as we did our first visit. Cocktails here are BOMB and you really can't go wrong. Would prefer just a bit more alcohol because it tasted too good and you barely could tell it was alcoholic. Fried oysters are a must! Perfect crunch! The salmon melts in your mouth. I love that there's 5 scallops which is just enough to help anyone feel full because sometimes restaurants only give 3 and you're still starving afterwards. Can't wait to come back to one of my favorite seafood restaurants in Columbus! read more

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Very delicious, little more upscale, get a reservation especially on the weekend! Went as a double date for my birthday and loved it. We did dress up a little bit and fit right in. The place was packed on a Saturday but we were seating on time and greeted quickly. The men got the steaks which was increíble tender albeit pretty pricey. The potato bread was interesting it has chunks of potato and bacon in the bread it's not just your standard roll. Very yummy just different The sauce that came with the Shishito peppers was honestly the best thing followed by the salad Everything was cooked perfectly and would go back read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - Steak comes with a warm kale salad - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Potato bread was so yummy, I could eat it every day! Who knew the appetizer would blow me away? The flatbreads were also great. The spiciness of the pepperoni one surprised me, though! Those red peppers are not sweet peppers as I imagined when I first saw them! My meal was the salmon dish. There were a lot of flavors going on in that dish. Whoever said salmon is boring never tried this one. My coworker got the beef bowl and enjoyed that as well. read more

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A beautiful restaurant in the heart of the Short North with an intense menu of delicious seafood with a twist of a mid-century modern atmosphere. I have always thought this place was called Del Mar, but finding everywhere else, it's just a SoCal kitchen and bar. 5/5 for the atmosphere. Beautiful lighting, seating, it makes you feel like royalty without the larger price tag. 2/5 for the service. There were only a few tables on a week day night, but our server was very slow. The kitchen was very slow. The bartender was very slow. Even if they had 1 of each, there were maybe a dozen people in the restaurant in total. 4/5 for the food! Great portions, very fresh and unique ingredients, menu was created with purpose. There is something for everyone! 5/5 cocktail/drink selection.. say less! Would definitely come back- I heard that their brunch is phenomenal! read more

The 4 stars are for ambiance and friendly staff. I ordered a cocktail and it was pretty unimpressive for $14 plus tax/tip. Really no standout flavors. I did not order food. I can update if I eat there in the future. read more

Wonderful night out for a birthday dinner. Started with a bit of wine and potato bread appetizer. It may sound odd but it was super tasty! Cheese, sour cream and bacon baked in made this savory and delicious. For starters we had oysters on the half shell. The cocktail sauce with horseradish was light and fresh, I wish I had ordered more! We moved on to the salmon special, seafood stew, barbacoa tacos, and fried rices cauliflower. Every thing looked, smelled and tastes delicious. We finished the night with coffee and 3 shared deserts. The olive oil cake was comfort food at its best, dense, moist cake with orange overtones and orange slices with whipped cream to give it the perfect balance of sweetness. The chocolate cake and Hawaiian shaved pineapple ice were also over the top. Yum, nothing left but empty plates and happy customers. Service was terrific and the ambiance was great. The setting was upscale but relaxing. Despite having sampled a lot, I want to come back and keep working my way through the menu - you will need to give it a try too! read more

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What a fantastic food adventure that spanned Italy to the Americas! My last stop was DelMar SoCal Kitchen. Walking to this place down N. High street was like walking through the pantheon of great culinary concepts. I made a quick stop at Marcella's and the Guildhouse and settled in at Del Mar SoCal. The vibe here was so different than what I experienced at Martini and the Pearl earlier. This trendy place, complete with modern decor and an open kitchen, captured the essence of SoCal. The one constant mentioned by my culinary tour guides from Eaman at Martini, Cara at Marcella's, and both Seantea and Eric at the Pearl was to get the Olive Oil Cake. So, of course, I sat down and got the Olive Oil Cake. Any skepticism or reservations I had because the olive oil in the cake was quickly washed away when the cake arrived. This was indeed one of the moistest cakes I've ever eaten! It was a perfect balance of sweet, moist, citrus, and all-around delicious. If you've ever had the warm butter cake at Ocean Prime and how well balanced it is I would have to say this cake (not warm of course) rivals it in perfection. I enjoyed my server Mitch whose personality fit perfectly with the theme of the resturant and Evan Miller who is no stranger to the CMR brand WORKING had to ensure every guest had a great experience. Mitch recommended as a final pitstop to go to the 9th floor and check out. Lincoln Social. So I guess one more stop before driving an hour back home. read more

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Enjoyed a Wednesday night happy hour at SoCal Kitchen! I have been here several times before when it was Del Mar, but nothing has changed much besides the name. They are extremely accommodating for allergies, I have celiac and safely ordered the fish sandwich with fries! Very delicious. Our waitress, Delaney, was fantastic, super attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Overall, SoCal Kitchen is a great choice if you're looking for a cool vibe with delicious food! read more

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I dined here with a 6-person group post-COVID, and with everything going on this place is doing a great job with the keeping things sanitary. Tables are appropriately spaced out, servers are wearing masks, and masks are required until you get to your table. Happy hour is Tuesday-Saturday 4-6pm, and what my group went after were the $7 cocktails and half off starters. Really good deal for what you get. The drinks were not watered down and the apps were large enough to share amongst the group. Out of all the apps we got, I would recommend the curry mussels, potato bread, Brussels sprouts, and fried oysters. All of them were well-cooked and had that extra flavor you would expect from a great restaurant. The mussels were notably large rather than shriveled up. The fried oysters had a tempura-like outer layer, but had enough of an oyster inside. Pro tip -- The curry from the mussels can be used as a sauce for the potato bread to marinate in. Would come back again! read more

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