I made a reservation on OpenTable for 2 and noted that it was a special occasion. After arriving and self-parking, we were quickly shown to our table. Once seated, the hostess passed me an envelope with a sweet card from the GM congratulating us on our special milestone. I got a refreshing lychee mocktail. All the food was fabulous. We started with their hanging bacon and their complimentary bread rolls. The hanging bacon slices were thick, beautifully presented, and delicious. We also got the scallop entree for an appetizer. It came with 6 huge, tender, perfectly cooked and seasoned scallops and an extraordinarily delightful sauce. I held onto the sauce for my steak! We each got a steak- petite filet mignon medium rare for me, and bone-in ribeye rare for my husband. They were cooked exactly as we ordered and absolutely scrumptious. At the end we got the Triple Chocolate Bomb which was rich, decadent, and gorgeous. It also came with a very personal touch - a note written in Chocolate on the plate! Incredible attention to detail for each guest. Service was extremely attentive. Our water glasses were refilled frequently! They paced the courses well and did not make us feel rushed. Lighting was dim but each table's light could be brightened for menu browsing. A couple of additional delighters-- the toilets automatically open their lids when you are there, they auto-flush, and their lids auto-close. I love the high tech and very clean bathroom. They also called me the day after our visit to thank us for visiting. Top notch service! read more

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I am a HUGE Mastro family fan and enjoy their restaurants very much. Was not impressed at Steak 48 with the exception of the service. I frequently order the KC bone in strip..................and wasn't impressed. I felt i could buy better at a grocery store. Having said this, Dominic's in Scottsdale (a Mastro's masterpiece) has the BEST KC bone in strip in America. either i got a bad cut at Steak 48, or they buy from different vendors. read more

Review is for a takeout experience. They got rid of the outdoor seating that Searsucker had - & we were celebrating a birthday and wanted a homey atmosphere anyway. Hostess was great. They don't normally include their delicious (complimentary) dinner rolls in a takeout order, but can add them on request. Food: DINNER ROLLS: *Delicious*. Carby goodness. STEAK: Everyone was very happy SEABASS: I don't eat meat, but I would not recommend the seabass. Very expensive. A giant hunk of fish - but (steakhouse style, I guess), there was absolutely no sauce on it and it tasted a bit fishy. Maybe I was supposed to pay another $6 for "chardonnay butter" in addition to $67 for the lonely piece of fish? I used some of the truffle butter that came with the Hasselback potatoes and then made it more palatable. POTATOES: We got --Hasselback ($19): extremely delicious. Very large. This and the dinner rolls were great. --Baked potato: not quite as exciting as the hasselback, but a very nice example of a loaded backed potato. I don't think you need to pay $16 for this as opposed to having something you can't get everywhere (like the Hasselback). Overall, the dinner showed me that steak-eaters like it - and that it's not for a pescatarian like me. But I was very happy with the rolls & the yummy Hasselback potatoes!! read more

Steak 48 Del Mar - Yummy dinner rolls in a takeout container - Steakhouses Near Me - Del Mar, California

Came here for a work dinner and we had a wonderful time. The ambience was good and I liked how we could change the brightness of the lamps on the table as needed. The bathroom was also nice and had heated toilets and thick paper towels. The service was great as well, our servers were really nice and knowledgable. They explained the menu and were familiar with everything and were able to answer all of our questions. They also checked in on us frequently and changed our plates in a timely manner. And for the star of the show, the food! We enjoyed a variety of the menu and did family style for our appetizers, sides, and desserts, which was amazing so we could try a little bit of everything. They started us off with complimentary bread which was nice. For appetizers, we started off with the seafood tower, which you can customize with oysters, crab, shrimp, and even lobsters. We opted out of the lobster but the oysters were fresh and delicious and the shrimp were huge. The cold bar is actually displayed towards the center of the restaurant which is a nice show of how fresh their seafood is. We also got the hamachi, torched scallops + caviar, A5 kobe "wine fed" ny strip, and wagyu beef tartare. All the appetizers we tried were delicious but I was blown away by the beef tartare. This was the best tartare I've ever had! For our main course, a majority of us got the ribeye cap, which was delicious and a lot bigger than I expected. I got it cooked medium rare and it was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Just enough salt and beautiful crust. We also got some lobster tails on the side. We got a lottt of sides and shared them. We tried the creamed spinach, mac and cheese, sautéed wild mushrooms, sautéed sweet corn, blistered shishito peppers, roasted brussels sprouts, crispy hasselback potatoes, boursin cheese whipped potatoes, chef daniel's au gratin potatoes, caesar salad, and broccoli. My favorite side was the sautéed mushrooms. I think the other sides were pretty good but nothing extraordinary. We finished the side with some desserts; we got the ultimate warm vanilla caramel cake and triple chocolate bombe. I liked the caramel cake the most. The contrast of the cold ice cream and warm cake made it so good. The candied pecans and whipped cream paired perfectly. Overall, we had a great time and I would definitely come back for a date night so I can share this with my partner! read more

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Talk about an expensive dinner but it was a memorable one! Ever since this spot opened I have heard incredible things about it and my husband and I decided to do a little date night dinner together since it had been awhile. It was a Friday night and wow it was a very busy spot and when you first walk in it does seem like a loud spot. Thankfully when they walked us to our table we got sat in a private booth that was much quieter and you could actually see into the kitchen which we love. We decided to splurge a little so we did go with one of the waygu steak options to share as well as the mac n cheese and hasselback potatoes as the sides. We also go the cesar salad to share which they split onto 2 plates for us and it comes with a poached egg on top which was interesting but I enjoyed. We did start with the crispy shrimp which I am not the biggest shrimp person but these were so good!! How could I forget about the dirty martini. It was the largest martini I've ever had and they give you the shaker on the side so it is well worth the money. Now the house bread that they bring out is just buttery goodness our waiter even gave us some to go as well as the creamy horseradish which was perfection! Overall it was a great and very expensive experience but one I will remember for a long time! read more

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I don't always enjoy a $250+ fancy meal on myself for a single meal...but when I do, it's when a vendor is treating me! Great service from the hostesses, bartender, bussers, and staff. Gorgeous, elegant and modern inside! Love the open kitchen sections. COCKTAILS! $22 Expresso Martinis and $22 Old Fashioneds are expensive, delish and fabulous! Glad I wasn't paying! $100 Seafood Tower of fresh chilled lobster tails, crab legs and claws, oysters, and giant shrimps..so good! $19 Wedge Salad...an American Classic done exceptionally! $31 Fresh Burrata...the most decadent, smoothest, creamiest and most expensive cheese appetizer I've ever enjoyed! $20 Prime Steak House Meatballs...best meatballs every? $82 22oz Ribeye Steak...JUICY! BEEFY! EXPENSIVE! I love a good meaty well marbled ribeye steak. Extra buttery and melt in your mouth! So good! Easily one of the Top 3 steaks I've ever eaten. Seemed a bit overpriced though, does not come with sides because this is a fancy schmancy restaurant. $16-20 Sides...rich people's version of Mac & Cheese, Creamed spinach, all fantastic. $22 Ultimate Warm Vanilla Caramel Cake...it is truly decadent, delicious, and exceptional, or ultimate? YUM! So glad I wasn't paying...anyone care to take me? read more

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Amazing steak in a posh area. Went for a group work dinner. I was not able to get a feel of the main dining area, but the private room was neatly decorated with a Del Mar racetrack painting and some shear curtains. The room was also very noise proofed. Had meatballs and calamari for an appetizer, both were very good but did not stand out. The Caesar salad was also pretty good. What stood out was the bone-in ribeye. Was perfectly cooked (medium rare) and was delicious. Hard to describe, but was the best steak I've had in a while. Also had dessert, which was a vanilla ice cream crumble type of situation with candied nuts. Was also pretty good. Would definitely come back for some steak, particularly when I'm in town for the summer races. read more

I've dined here several times and the food and service have always been excellent, which is why we chose it again to celebrate my husband's birthday. The ambiance is beautiful and the kitchen consistently delivers, but unfortunately this visit reminded me why the noise level can be a challenge here. When I made the reservation on OpenTable, I specifically requested a quiet table since it was just the two of us and previous visits have been quite loud. We also arrived early hoping that would help. The evening actually started out perfectly -- we were the first guests seated and the dining room was calm and relaxing. Shortly after, two very large parties (around 10-12 people each) were seated right next to us. The noise level escalated quickly and became overwhelming. It got to the point where my husband and I could barely hear each other and eventually stopped trying to talk because it was just too difficult. Our server was also taking care of those large parties, so service slowed quite a bit. Dessert took a while and the wait for the check was longer than expected. When I asked if there were quieter tables available, our server mentioned that the window tables tend to be the quieter option if you arrive early and request them. That was a little frustrating to hear since I had done both when making the reservation. That said, the food was outstanding. We ordered the Wagyu Tomahawk with broccoli, corn, and whipped potatoes, and everything was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. I truly want to give this restaurant five stars because the food and service have always been strong. But after multiple visits where the noise level has been an issue, it's hard to ignore how much it affects the overall experience -- especially for a special occasion dinner. Great food, beautiful space... just be prepared for the possibility of a very lively dining room. read more

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The food was amazing, the server was knowledgeable and attentive, and the ambiance made for a perfect setting. My wife and I came here to celebrate our 2 year wedding anniversary, and overall it was a great experience, exactly what we were hoping for. The only downside was an awkward interaction with the busser. He approached my wife while she was mid bite and asked if she was finished, even though there was still food on her plate. He then lingered nearby, which made her feel uncomfortable and a bit rushed. I did appreciate receiving a followup call checking in on our experience. However, after mentioning this incident, I ended up playing phone tag with the manager, Sean, and never received a proper followup or resolution. Overall, a great spot with excellent food and service, but that moment and the lack of follow through left a bit of a sour note. read more

Celebrated my birthday and wedding anniversary here and we had an amazing experience! We had a 4:30pm reservation and got there early so we were told to wait in the bar area first. We were seated in a private booth section which we loved. Jared was our server and he was very professional and helpful. We ordered bone-in ribeye, upgraded from 3oz to 8oz Kobe, chicken fried lobster rolls, crispy potatoes, shell and cheese, au gratin potatoes, the red velvet bread pudding, and vanilla ice cream and caramel cake. I wanted to add, the complimentary bread is DELICIOUS. I've never had bread like it before. I loved how juicy my ribeye was, and I enjoyed the uniqueness of the chicken fried lobster roll. We enjoyed how private, clean and high tech the bathrooms were as well, they definitely say a lot about a restaurant. We received personally written cards for the 2 occasions we were celebrating along with writing on our dessert plates which was so kind. Parking is not an issue since it is in a large plaza. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend if you want to splurge on a nice steak dinner/date night. read more

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My fiancé and I decided to go here to celebrate our engagement last night. We were excited because we'd heard good things about it. The restaurant was beautiful but didn't meet my expectations. The food was good but I've had better so I don't think it was worth the price. My fiancé ordered his steak medium rare but it looked rare. I ordered the sea bass which was good but I've had better. The sides were good but I've had equally good au gratin potatoes and Brussels sprouts at other restaurants. The complimentary bread reminded me too much of the crescent rolls you buy at the store which I'm not a big fan of. Half way through eating I started to feel sick to my stomach. I don't have any food restrictions or allergies. I eat everything so for me to not feel well after eating half of my food I was shocked. I still feel sick to my stomach. The drinks were good and the only thing that is worth the price. If you decide to go I'd recommend just going to the bar for drinks. They don't offer complimentary desserts for celebrations. I thought for the price we paid they would've given us something small for our engagement celebration especially because they asked us if we were celebrating something. After spending just under $400 I don't think it was worth it. read more

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Arman!!!! Wow- he was made for this job. You can tell he takes so much pride in what he does. I loved his enthusiasm for the menu- the restaurant, the food- so refreshing. A gem of a human and a server!! As a former fine dining service myself (and picky eater) I can't say enough good things about him. I hope his management team knows what an asset he is. As for the food- wow. Hubby and I shared the Superfopd salad and it was SO GOOD! For our main, Hubby had the grass fed 12 ounce New York strip and I had Chilean Seabas. We shared the au gratin potatoes. Wow. Everything was cooked to perfection and we. Were. Stuffed! But- of course we had to order dessert (why!?? Because it all sounded too good!). I had the triple chocolate Bombe and hubby had the key lime pie (think cheesecake-texture). I mean- I couldn't stop eating my dessert even tho I wa stuffed. It's embarrassing to admit- but Ray had me at toasted marshmallows and a hard chocolate shell (insert happy cry emoji here). All in all I get why this place is priced the way it is. It's the best food- best experience and best service (from ALL the staff!). We love coming back and can't wait for our next visit. read more

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Service as always is stellar and a high end experience from start to finish. This was a work dinner with 12 people. Appetizers and sides were ordered family-style, with two of each for the table. I ordered the 45-day dry-aged bone-in ribeye (22 oz, $154) with a butter-poached Alaskan king crab leg meat add-on. If I could do this everytime I would. The butter soaked into my steak so beautifully, and I actually pushed the crab to the side so I could eat it at my own pace with my whole plate. Family-style appetizers included crispy shrimp ($31), tomato and Alaskan king crab stack ($48), hanging bacon ($29), and (not pictured) Pacific yellowtail hamachi ($39). The shrimp was so good, 10/10 recommend as well as the hamachi. Bacon didn't do it for me, wasn't really a fan. The stack was delicious and it actually felt like a palette cleanser. Family-style sides included roasted Brussels sprouts ($19), crème brûlée corn ($21), shishito peppers ($16), and Alaskan king crab mashed potatoes ($52). The crème brûlée corn always slaps, 10/10. Shishito peppers were a knew side for me they were good and I wish I had took more home. Mashed potatoes were good but I actually don't think the needed the crab. I liked the au gratin potatoes more. I had a non-alcoholic passion fruit margarita ($16). Super tasty but I'm sure it's better with liquor I just don't like to do that while on the clock and needing to drive home. For dessert, I tasted the triple chocolate bombe ($19), red velvet bread pudding ($18), and ultimate caramel cake ($22). I wasn't impressed by the desserts, I honestly could've done without and been super satisfied. They were all very sweet and maybe if I wasn't already super full I'd had enjoyed the more. I'm glad I got the read more

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OMG I think I'm still high from dinner. The entire meal felt like a dream. First and foremost, Jacob and the entire team were incredible. The attentiveness and hospitality made this place a 100/10!!! It was my first time here with my favorite family and friends and we ordered so much! The steaks were just unreal and cooked to perfection. We had the 18 oz bone in filet mignon and it was so tender! Tendernism! My favorite was the kc bone in steak. It had some fat and was very meaty. You'll have to try their peppercorn sauce, it was like a nice gravy. The sides and appetizers were all amazing as well. Get the sweet corn, roasted broccoli, fried lobster and fried shrimp! From the service to the food, everything delivered. The meal here was a great way to start 2026! read more

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AHHHHMAAAAZIIIIINNNNGGG!!! That's all I can say. From beginning til end, service was phenomenal! Karen was great, she was patient but also have her recommendations and explained everything off the menu as well as her top choices. Loved the service from the bussers, who continually cleared the table and set the table. Stayed off with the lobster escargot. I hate snails and was hesitant to get this but it was pretty good. 10/10. You don't taste the escargot at all.. fully lobster. MAKE SURE YOU WAIT FORIT TO COOL DOWN - because when they say it's hot, it's really hot. The butter nearly burned our mouths off because we were too eager to eat. Got the ribeye and filet mignon, highly recommend both cuts. Got them cooked medium well which is still pink in the middle but super tender and melts in your mouth. I usually don't like filet mignon but it was perfect. Our sides was the sautéed asparagus and truffle fries. Asparagus was delicious. Even something as simple as asparagus with salt and Parmesan, it tasted amazing. Fries was ok, probably would get a different starch next time. Table bread was to die for. I could probably eat that every day. Super buttery, light, soft and flakey. Like pillsbury rolls but better. Ended the night with the vanilla cake. OMG! Sooooo gooooood!!! I don't know what they put in it but it was so yummy. Not too sweet and it taste like milk and cereal. They had some type of roasted pecans on top but it was so light, I thought it was cereal toppings. Valet was amazing. They give you a water bottle to go. The guy even ran to my car to open the door. 10/10 service. It's kind of smart what they do though which is making half the parking lot valet. You can try to get lucky and find parking or just pay the $11 for valet. Highly recommended and I will MOST DEFINITELY be coming back! Oh! I also appreciated how they called me the next day to see how my visit was. That was the icing on the cake for me. So great and I can see why they are 5 stars. read more

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After several excellent visits we returned with friends from Orange County who wanted to try it. Service was excellent but a miss on a steak ordered medium. Came ultra rare to raw. Sent back and then came back well done in pieces. As unappetizing as it was, my wife didn't want to send it back again because everyone else was midway through their meals. I noted in my OpenTable review that a restaurant specializing in steak should do better. It really spoiled the meal for all of us. The manager reached out with his name and number, but after trying to reach him 3 times and leaving messages - he never called back. He was always in meetings but the receptionist promised he would get the message. What had been such a great place for us on so many occasions will no longer be our go to destination of choice. The original manager, Stacy, would never have treated a customer this way. read more

Came here to celebrate our anniversary, and it's truly a wonderful place for a special occasion--especially if you love a great steak and don't mind splurging. Even on a Monday night in early January, the restaurant was completely full by the end of the evening, which says a lot. There's a beautiful area near the kitchen with private tables enclosed by glass walls. If we return, we'll definitely request seating there. This was our second visit, and while the service was still very good, it felt a bit less over-the-top than our first time--possibly because a server was being trained. One last thing that absolutely deserves a mention: the bathroom. Heated seats and a bidet. Unexpected, but impressive. read more

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Really enjoyed our New Year's Eve meal here! To be upfront, the steak and cocktails blew away the sides and appetizers, but overall everything tasted great. Service was attentive, and the ambience is lively with pop music and plenty of chatter. Bone-in ribeye: 22 oz giant steak came to us on a sizzling hot plate! It was incredibly flavorful and tender with a great smoky sear, cooked perfectly at medium rare. It was on the saltier side so definitely suggest pairing with a side dish like the mac n cheese. Crispy Shrimp Deviled Eggs: my favorite appetizer!! 6 small deviled eggs with creamy yolk topped with crispy delicious shrimp and a parm chip Chef's Hanging Bacon: the presentation is a lot of fun, but definitely heavy and filling to eat for two people-- 4 candied bacon slices (quarter inch thick). I could barely touch my steak after since I was so full. Oysters: we paid $5 per oyster, decently sized and fresh. They came with 5 different sauces and mini tabasco sauces. Mac n Cheese: Came to us piping hot, topped with breadcrumbs and herbs. It was pretty bland in taste but balanced the salty steak well. Stonefruit cocktail: if you like sweet and fruity cocktails, this is it. read more

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We were fortunate to have been able to make a reservation 15 minutes before we showed up and things got crazy New Year's Eve. We were seated within 5 minutes and wow! The restaurant is very nice and everyone workin was well dressed, professional and polite. We were seated toward the back in a quieter area with lower light but the lamp on the table brightens and dims. Our servers were Ian and Jayden (hopefully I've spelled their names correctly!) and they made our dining experience so special that we talked with the GM after to give them kudos. The food was delicious. I wasn't too hungry at the time so I got their beet salad and Brussels sprouts and samples some friends' appetizers. We ordered some desserts and wow, so fancy. I got their chocolate mousse ball thing, that's not the official name. Haha It was chocolate mousse filed inside a chocolate shell. Delicious. We will be back! read more

Steak 48 Del Mar - Beet Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Del Mar, California

We came in for a birthday celebration with friends. The restaurant wasn't able to accommodate a table for 8 so we split our reservation into 2 tables of 4. The manager Justin was kind enough to allow our kids to sit at a table near us and combine the checks. It was a very elegant meal for us and the kids! Ha! Huge thanks for allowing us to have a beautiful dinner for our birthday celebration with kids. The staff were so wonderful and they make the best Tequila Sours and Gin Sours!!! They brought bread with butter to the table to start which was the most mouth watering bread I've ever had. I don't usually eat the bread baskets but I made an exception here. For starters we had the Hamachi Crudo, Burrata and fries. The blue cheese aoli was very good, I want to take some home! For mains we ordered the Australian Wagyu Filet Mignon with broccoli, creme brûlée creamed corn and spinach artichoke side. I highly recommend the creamed corn! That was so yummy with the steak! Dessert we ordered the vanilla caramel cake and kids had the beignet tower. Everything was delicious and we still dream of those tequila sours! Thank you!! read more

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Steak 48 is amazing! Celebrated an anniversary dinner here and the service was great. The waitress was attentive, friendly, and ready to go with recommendations and anything we needed. We really felt taken care of here. The food: - Complimentary bread rolls (think biscuits cooked in a skillet with butter). - Rhode Island Calamari & shrimp - 10/10. Nothing else to say. - 22oz Ribeye was cooked perfectly with a nice crust. 10/10. - Whipped Praline Sweet Potato - less crunchy streusel topping like Ruth's Chris, but was amazingly subtle with the right amount of praline. 9.5/10. - Mac n cheese - crowd favorite. 10/10. - Creamed spinach - Simple yet delicious. 9/10. - Dessert: Lou Lou's Cookies and Cream Gelato cake (think cookies and cream ice cream sandwich). Loved this and the portion was huge! 9/10. read more

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All around great experience here at Steak 48 to celebrate a nice evening. We order two steaks to share - the dry aged ribeye and the filet and had a couple sides to split as well. We also loved their bread service - yum! The food came out quickly and the steaks were cooked well however they did get a little extra cooked once it hit our hot plates. Overall great flavorful steaks! Our server was so friendly and guided us through the meal. Since we were so full at the end, he wanted to still send us home with a sweet treat! We got to enjoy the chocolate cake for the next two days. Definitely stop by here if you're looking for some great steaks! read more

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This is my first time at Steak 48. The entire dining experience was excellent. It started with the friendly greeting in the front by Alayah, Talia and Paris. All smiling hostesses that were jovial and polite. The restaurant itself is like a maze so I appreciate one of the ladies walking us to the private room. Amy, our waitress was truly professional when she serviced our group of 18 doctors. She was helpful, attentive, and polite. The food was amazing. We started with sweet breads that was both warm and buttery. Our appetizers consisted of rhode island calamari and shrimp with cherry peppers. Our salad was Caesar romaine with warm croutons. I chose the 12oz New York strip. I prefer my beef medium rare, but the plate was piping hot. So my piece ended up more cooked than I liked. Next time, I will remember to order it rare. My dessert was a vanilla caramel cake with gelato and toasted brown sugar cinnamon pecans. It was mouth-watering. Amy, assisted by Andrew and Marcos were hospitable and treated their guests in accordance with fine dining. My whole group appreciated them and the food. read more

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The steak was the best I ever had. The lobster shrimp mashed potatoes were amazing but very pricey. One guest who had never been there claimed her meal was the finest she had ever had. All told Steak-48 combines excellent food with the very finest non intrusive service you can receive. You helped make my birthday grand! Thank you. read more

Steak 48 Del Mar - Bone Bone-In Ribeye with lobster shrimp mashed potatoes and cream corn. - Steakhouses Near Me - Del Mar, California

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A wonderful experience. It was my baby's birthday and let me tell you the customer service was on point special thanks to Armen, Daniel, Aldo and of course blaze. I can't tell you what a great experience we had and how happy we were with such quality of food and such quality of service. read more

Reservations for our first anniversary date. Was amazing. Parking is rough but you can always do valet. The entrance ambiance and everything is amazing. Well done. Service was superb and flawless. The food was delicious. The opening bread, drinks, and wow the oysters were to die for with the oyster sauce platter. The steaks were cooked flawlessly and yeah it was pricey but totally worth it. 5/5 read more

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Went here for dinner to celebrate a special event and found it to be a great spot! I ordered a scallop appetizer, along with the dry aged ribeye and paired it with mushrooms and corn. Something to note is that the hot plates sizzle with certain sides, and for the corn it splattered a bit. I thought the meal was excellent and up to par with some of the other high end steakhouses in San Diego. Our server was amazing, he brought a lot of energy and was super welcoming. For that alone I would come back! Since we were celebrating an event, we were given a complimentary dessert along with a handwritten card. A good touch from them. read more

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Shall I quibble that this restaurant, which claims to be located in Del Mar, is almost certainly not located within the City of Del Mar? It reminds me of the joke in Los Angeles that, wherever you are, you are only a block away from Beverly Hills. I don't care what city this restaurant is located in. This is an excellent, top notch restaurant in almost every way. The food and drinks were extremely good. The service was about as perfect as service can be. The decor is striking. I will only say that, looking around the place, some dining areas of the restaurant are nicer and, frankly, better than others. If and when I return, I will do my homework and try and get to the better areas. They have a full bar, of course, and a wine list than is incredibly long. They also have many "signature" cocktails and some mocktails, too. I tried the "Walnut" Old Fashioned and it was subtle and very nice. I also had a glass of wine that was probably the largest wine pour, in the largest wine glass, I have ever had. And I am not complaining. We started with the "hanging bacon" appetizer. If you like bacon--and who doesn't--you will be very happy with this dish. You get four very well-seasoned and delicious thick pieces of bacon hanging from a weird medieval-looking contraption. The crab cakes entree was extraordinary. There is almost no filler in these crab cakes. The petite filet with blue cheese "caked" on top was perfectly cooked and very good. For the sides, the Hasselback potatoes looked boring but they were very well-seasoned and delightfully crispy. The creamed spinach and artichoke is exactly what you think it is. It is decadent but nothing out of the ordinary. Because we were celebrating an anniversary, the restaurant comped us a dessert--the vanilla caramel cake--that was both huge and delicious. It was served with a literal mountain of whipped cream on the side. One small final note: valet parking is $11, which, I suppose, is not too bad. The restaurant is located in the corner of a large shopping mall. You can park for free just about anywhere in the parking lot and in about 2 minutes you can walk to the front entrance. Just saying. Ok, so the restaurant is not located in Del Mar. It doesn't matter. This is a special occasion restaurant that is very special. Everything is done just about perfectly here. read more

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Had a phenomenal time here for a birthday dinner from start to finish! It's a nice steak house in Del Mar so you have to know it's going to be expensive going in. The sides felt a bit expensive, but again I knew this going in so it wasn't a surprise and didn't impact my visit much. With all that being said, my family and I had a wonderful time here! Started with some complimentary house rolls, tasted like a better version of those pillsbury crescents. One had some glaze/butter on top, we couldn't figure out what it was, but most likely think it's butter. Got a martini which was basically a double and made excellently. We went straight to entrees after that, each member of my family got a steak, we got filet & new yorks. The plating was a little sad if you don't order sides. It's just a steak on a hot plate, with some juices still on the plate so it's not super neat and it looks really plain. It's expected that you get sides but having the super huge plate and only having a small steak on it really makes you question the prices. We did get sides so this wasn't that big of a deal but again was kind of weird. The sides were absolutely incredible tho. We got brussel sprouts, au gratin potatoes, whipped potatoes, and french fries. All excellent, and all complimented the steak very nicely. One weird thing is that they say their meat rareness/doneness is one level up from regular (other restaurant medium-well steak 48 medium), but I'm not sure why they do this, if you have to tell everyone we do it one level up so bump your usual order one up then whats the point of having a non-standard scale if everyone is gonna ask you for the standard scale? Made it unnecessarily complicated and I didn't see the need for this? Then a very nice cherry on top was getting some complimentary cookies because it was my birthday. Finally what really impressed me was that they gave me a call the day after to see how my experience was. I have never had a restaurant call me the day after to see how everything was and I really appreciated that. Overall great experience and would love to go back! read more

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My hubby and I (and even my 5 year old daughter lol) love fine dining, especially when we're on vacation. We decided to do a mini get away since my daughter was on spring break and took her to Legoland. I already had my heart set on eating at a nice restaurant after our day was over and after getting all cleaned up, I decided ton Steak 48. We booked a reservation and were immediately seated right away. Our server, Christina, acknowledged us immediately and walked us through the menu. She was very professional, friendly, and had great energy, plus always a smile on her face. The best part about her was that she was very knowledgeable about the menu and the wine. To start off with, we were brought out their delicious bread that looked like cinnamon rolls and had some type of glaze on top of them. My hubby and 5 year old daughter gobbled those things like there was no tomorrow lol. As an appetizer, my hubby and I split the roasted beets salad. The beets tasted very fresh (and note that my hubby doesn't like beets unless they taste of food quality) and the dressing that's on there was so good. For our main meal, my hubby ordered the bone-in rib eye and I ordered the 45 day aged bone-in rib eye. Since the portion of the steaks were huge, I decided it would be best to share with my daughter. As our sides, she wanted the boursin mac and cheese (because what kid doesn't love mac and cheese lol), chef Nicolas's potato au gratin, and corn creme brulee. Normally, at a steak house, my go to is usually creamed spinach but after talking with Christina, she said that they're known for their potato au gratin and corn creme brulee, so I'm glad we made the right choice. When we received our steaks which were medium rare, they were cooked to perfection. Nice and pink on the inside, but cooked well on the outside. Since the plates were hot when receiving our plate, Our sides also came out nice and hot. I can't even decided which side dish I liked best because they were ALL so delicious. My mouth is watering as I'm thinking about their food right now lol. During half way through our meal, the manager named Blaze, came by our table and checked in on us. We communicated to him how lovely the restaurant was, professionalism of the staff, the taste of the food came out, and how LA restaurants need to learn to set the bar and could learn a thing or two from Steak 48. We ended off the night by ordering desserts. My daughter ordered chocolate gelato, hubby ordered butter cake, and I ordered some chocolate mousse dessert that came in a ferrero roucher chocolate covered ball, which by the way, presentation was excellent! Overall, we had a fantastic experience and will be returning here again to eat the next time we visit San Diego. Thank you Christina, Blaze, and the rest of the restaurant staff for making our experience enjoyable and memorable. read more

We came here for dinner for my birthday and it will definitely be added to my rotation of places to go for special occasions. Parking was pretty full when we arrived for a 7 PM reservation but they have valet available for $11 (I believe is what I saw) When you first enter there is an interesting wall of cleavers as entry decor. The dining area was full of mood lighting with a bar in the center. Our server was very attentive and made sure he understood my food sensitivities correctly. I appreciated it. The menu is a mixture of seafood and steak and it was really difficult for me to choose a direction because I wanted everything on the menu. In the end I got the chefs cut hanging bacon and crispy shrimp for appetizers; roasted beef salad with a petite mignon and the Cream corn brulé with in New York strip. The hanging bacon literally came hanging. It was four thick pieces of pork belly seasoned very well and I will say it can definitely feed at least a few people because it was a bit salty. Although I was only able to eat half, I enjoyed it. The crispy shrimp was delicious. That Thai chili sauce they put on it is perfection. Standard for every table is their version of dinner rolls that looks a bit like croissant bread. It was very buttery in the best way possible. It was very hard to not eat everything. The beet salad was delicious. The corn crème brûlée was delicious as well. And both steaks were cooked to perfection. If you like a leaner meat flavor-go with the filet mignon. If you like a slightly fatty steak flavor, the New York strip is the way to go. We had a lot of leftovers because this was a lot of food for two people and they packed it up beautifully. And because it was my birthday they gave a card and a dessert. It was lovely and I can't wait to come back to try more. read more

We made reservations on a week night. They are located in the Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center so there's lots of parking but most of the spots right in front are reserved for valet. There are a few self park spots which I was able to snag. But if you don't get one of those, the entire mall parking is available. The ambiance is rather dimly lit. The rolls were super buttery and flaky, so great. We got the Rhode Island Calamari and Shrimp. I only go to try the calamari, they were soft and tender because they were minimally fried yet they had a crispy thin batter. Probably the best version of calamari I've had. The Caesar salad was great the croutons were the star. Soft yet crispy, the outside was slightly crispy and the inside was still tender. Not hard and crunchy all the way through, like I've usually had before. For my entree I chose the 12oz NY strip, medium. I'm always concerned when ordering steak at places because I never know what their meat temp is. By USDA standards medium rare is 130-135 degrees which is a pink center but most steak places go by feel which is a red center which I consider rare. I was glad that the server clarified medium rare as "pink with a warm red center" which is why i ordered it medium. The steak came how I wanted it and on a 500 degree plate. We got the sautéed broccoli and whipped potatoes as sides they were both amazing. The broccoli was tender but not mushy and flavored well with salt and Parmesan cheese. The whipped potatoes were very smooth and the Boursin cheese gave it a nice flavor. I forget which bottle of Cabernet we ordered but it was smooth and went well with the steak. Service was excellent waters and wine were filled often. I especially liked how the steak temp was explained. It allowed me to order it the way I wanted. read more

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Definitely a dining experience that we will remember fondly. Our waiter Bryce was a wealth of information telling us expertly about all the wonderful dishes. He led us through our dining experience with detailed, knowledgeable suggestions to keep us from getting too much so we could enjoy every part of our meal. Our birthday celebration was one to remember. The restaurant is big - but has intimate dining spaces. My musical millennial son loved the background music track. Families as well as business gatherings were present. Many families were celebrating special occasions like ours. We ordered a bottle of wine to enjoy with our steak. You start with buttery, decadent rolls served in a cast iron pan. The deviled eggs with crunchy shrimp app was excellent to share. They chopped up a wedge salad for the table to share which was a great palate cleanser. The guys shared the best steak in America which was epic! The girls shared a bone in rib eye which was charred and delectable! Everything came sliced on 500 degree plates, so you can finish the cooking at your table. Even your own plate was hot and ready to sizzle the steak. Our sides were the broccoli and the whipped potatoes. Loved the potatoes! The steaks were the best we've tasted! They let the birthday person choose a dessert of their choice. We had the ice cream sandwich which was huge, fancy and delicious. Then came petite chocolate chip cookies. We ordered at a slower pace and we weren't rushed. It was a 3 hour treat! What a meal! read more

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This is my favorite restaurant. It's difficult to find a place where the value actually matches the cost and this place does that the best in my opinion. When I want to spend money on a nice meal and have a great experience with no regrets-I come here. The service, the food, the ambiance...you get it all. read more

My colleagues and I had our team holiday dinner party here, and what was intended to be a grand celebration fell short in more ways than one. The evening started with a table intended for 6 people when the reservation was for a party of 7. The 3 men in our party sat comfortably in their seats while us 4 ladies were joined at the hips on the booth bench. We had no elbow room. When we inquired whether we could move to a different table, our server told us the place was booked solid. We ordered a seafood tower that consisted of jumbo prawns and raw oysters. This was very good. The oysters were fresh and the prawns were huge. We also ordered an heirloom tomato salad with burrata added to share. $32 for 5 pieces of tomatoes and 1 piece of burrata was a bit pricey, even for an upscale restaurant, but at least it was tasty and fresh. We ordered the following side dishes to share (all were tasty): Sauteed Broccoli Hasselback Potatoes Boursin Whipped Potatoes Shishito Peppers Corn Brûlée Entrees: Dry Aged Ribeye 22oz x 2 Bone-In Ribeye 22oz Bone-In Filet 18oz Filet Mignon 8oz x 2 New Bedford Sea Scallops I had one of the Dry Aged Ribeye 22oz with Oscar crab cake and black truffle peppercorn added. I should've just ordered the steak by itself. The add-ons were a mistake that I regret making. In terms of presentation, the Oscar crab cake looked like someone else's leftovers dumped onto my plate. It was definitely not in the shape of a crab cake. I don't know if Oscar means crumbled up crab cake, but that's what it looked like. It tasted just as bad as it looked. It was dry and overcooked. I picked at it, as I wasn't quite sure whether it was dropped on the counter or was on someone else's plate. It did not look remotely appealing. The black truffle peppercorn sauce was too salty to eat. I dipped one piece of meat into it, and all I tasted was salt. There was no peppercorn or truffle flavor to it. The steak itself was $105. The Oscar crab cake was $26 and the black truffle peppercorn sauce was $4. My plate didn't look like a $135 plate from an upscale steakhouse. Oh by the way, I just realized we were charged $138 according to the receipt. One of my colleagues ordered an 8oz filet mignon with black truffle lobster added. She was expecting a lobster tail but instead got a small dish with pieces of lobster that weren't presentable at all. The server wasn't happy when we asked her to add the lobster to the dish so we could at least take a decent photo of it. The 8oz filet mignon was $68. The pieces of lobster add on was $58. This did not look like a $126 dish from an upscale steak house. Food presentation was a failure. The flavor of the steaks was average. I had ordered a medium rare but it was rare all around. I took it to go and re-seasoned/recooked it. Service was not that great. We were all dressed up and were hoping one of the servers could take our photos but they were all too busy. We expected better service and better quality. We were disappointed with our experience. They kinda redeemed themselves with dessert because we enjoyed the triple layer key lime pie and the complimentary mini chocolate chip cookies. The pie was delicious but it wasn't very pretty. Clearly, this restaurant lacks a food stylist. We also appreciated the complimentary bread service. The buttery rolls in the cast iron skillet were delicious. The evening wasn't a total disaster since we did enjoy some of the food and wine. However, it fell short of our expectations, so we will likely not have a repeat visit. It find it rather challenging to rate my overall experience, so I'll just break it down: Seating: 2 Seafood tower: 5 Heirloom tomatoes: 4 Ribeye: 3 Oscar crab cake: 1 Black truffle peppercorn sauce: 1 Triple layer key lime pie: 4 Food presentation: 1 Quality of ingredients: 4 Service: 3 Ambiance: 4 Overall score: 3 read more

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Amazing!!! We went in Saturday night busy place but well staffed to care for the guests. They have complimentary honey butter rolls. We started with the torched scallops and caviar a dainty and delightful appetizer. I had the king crab legs and he ordered the filet. For sides we had the Boursin cauliflower and chef Daniel's au gratin potatoes. The food, the service the ambience was impeccable. We Very much enjoyed ourselves! read more

Steak 48 Del Mar - Seared scallop and caviar - Steakhouses Near Me - Del Mar, California

Celebratd 15th anniversary and the service accommodated so well it almost felt like I had the entire dinner revolve around us. Absolutely love it, I've been to 48 in Beverly Hills and I'm shocked Del Mar lived up the name. Thanks everyone! read more

This was on our bucket list for quite awhile. We tried to come here for Valentine's Day, but they were booked solid a month out, so we settled for the day before Valentine's (which is fine). We were greeted by our waiter and were promptly served with fresh baked rolled to start. We went ahead and ordered a couple of apps- crispy shrimp deviled eggs and the chef's cut hanging bacon. The crispy shrimp on top of the deviled eggs was bomb! There were 3 flavors for the bacon, our favorite was the truffle honey. To be honest, we ordered it purely based on presentation, however we were also rewarded with great flavor as well! For our entrees, we both went with the steak entrees (his was New York with blue cheese and mine was steak farina).we paired it with blistered shishito peppers. My steak was cooked to perfection and the favor was on point! My boo's entree wasn't nearly as good. He asked for medium rare, but it came out a bad overcooked. He has a bit disappointed. Outside of that, the flavor was good due to the crusted blue cheese. Pros: Lively vibe Attentive wait staff Cons: Slightly overcooked steak Pricey Overall, this is a great fine dining establishment that takes great care in customer service and aesthetics. If not for the small mishap on the steak, I would have given this a 5 star rating. read more

8oz filet delish+ hassleback potatoes + we also ordered the chicken fried lobster.. That was pricey but fun. Loved the bartenders and ambience definitely my new go to spot;) Can't wait to try other things, everything looked good;) Oh and the toilet was heated;) Bread was delicious definitely get that ;) read more

Steak 48 Del Mar - Filet + - Steakhouses Near Me - Del Mar, California

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For a $900 dinner for four, the service was unacceptable. We were seated at 9:40 PM, requested house and sparkling water, the sparkling water never arrived. We then waited roughly 15 minutes without a single check-in, even after our full party was seated. I had to flag down a staff member just to confirm we had a server. Angela eventually stepped in and was attentive, but the initial neglect set the tone. Food: * Australian Wagyu Ribeye & Filet (8/10) - Quality cuts, under-seasoned. * Corn Crème Brûlée, pork belly and Crispy shrimp (10/10) - Excellent. * House Bread (1/10) - Major miss due to the popcorn flavor and mushy dough. Service matters as much as food. We won't be returning. read more

Steak 48 Del Mar - Crispy Shrimp - Steakhouses Near Me - Del Mar, California

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