An Incredibly remarkable evening was had at Steak 48 Del Mar! Last night, I took my mom for her birthday dinner, and from the moment we walked in, we were welcomed by the awesome hosts, service staff, and a wall of wine and knives! (Mom was already stoked) A host walked us through the different rooms and seating spaces, also giving us a view into the cold stations, seafood, and prep areas of the kitchens! We were sat in the Del Mar room, with a great view of the bar, and other patrons. Marshall was our server and damn did he deliver! His knowledge and guidance of the menus was so spot on, he convinced my mom to order the key lime pie in under 10 seconds! That being said, Marshall's personality and service truly won us over. The rest of the service staff were also fantastic, friendly and on their game. Mom ordered her Bone in Rib eye, it came out PERFECTLY medium, rich red center, divine! Marshall suaded me into the Branzino special, covered in warm spices and butter, lemon OMG. The lightly seared scallops dolloped with caviar were the perfect touch. And to the bartender, she said it was the best cosmo she had ever had in her 67 years! Hell yeah! Thank you Steak 48 team, our experience was phenomenal. read more

We just celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary for dinner and it also was our first time dining at S48. Our experience could not have been better! We had the most amazing experience and were treated so well starting with our booth we were given. It was located deep within the restaurant where their 2nd bar is. We were greeted with a had written congratulatory card signed by Kris, the GM of S48. Our server Conner took outstanding care of us the entire night, as did the others who assisted with our dinner service (Darren & Derek). We loved their house bread which was hot off the oven and soo good! We followed that with their delicious Hamachi Yellowtail appetizer, before sharing their 18oz bone-in filet mignon with truffle butter, sautéed mushrooms, and shells (macaroni) & cheese. Everything was cooked to our liking and it was all mouth watering good! My wife had their walnut cocktail followed by a dark rye Basil Hayden, while I opted for a non-alcoholic Athletic "upside down" beer. To cap off the dinner, Conner suggested his favorite dessert, their key lime pie, which we savored so much, we ate just a portion so we could have more upon arriving home. One of the dining room managers, Peter, dropped by to ensure everything was to our liking. We can't believe it took so long for us to try S48 and wished we had dined here much earlier. S48's definitely in our top 2 as far as steakhouses in San Diego county! We can't brag about this restaurant enough... read more

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Have dined here many times. Just never left a review. The super food salad was really good. Chilean sea bass was cooked to perfection. Crispy Hasselback potatoes were perfect. Sauteed wild mushrooms were a good choice as a side as was the corn crème brûlée. Jared, our server, was on point as well. 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

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Absolutely Amazing I chose to enjoy my birthday dinner here and I am so happy I did. Valet was able to take our car as soon as we arrived. We were greeted with smiling faces as we entered the restaurant. Our server Trevor was so attentive, helpful and patient. I appreciated how thorough he was as he guided us through the menu. The timing of the food was great, giving us enough time to eat our bread, starters and entrees before dessert. I loved that Trevor gave me a card from the general manager thanking us for spending my birthday there. This felt very sweet and considerate. Trevor gave the best suggestions for drinks and every course of our meal. He made me feel special as "guest of honor" and continuously informed us how happy he was that we chose to spend our evening there. I loved how often he checked in and asked if we were happy. The food was sooo delicious. Every single item tasted fresh, perfectly seasoned and prepared with love. I wasn't even going to order steak until Trevor spoke so highly of the mid cut. I am so happy I trusted his suggestion because it was phenomenal! It was 3 of us and our total was about $450 so I'd definitely plan to spend about $100+ per person. The quality of food and service is totally worth it in my opinion. Side note The bathrooms were a favorite part of the night. Having individual/ private restrooms where each had their own heated toilet seats were so fun to experience. Nice clean and quiet. I will definitely be returning! read more

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What can I say but yummy and delicious. The drinks were delicious and the right amount of liquor! The food was sooo good and options were perfect. The restaurant was beautiful inside and out. The service and servers are on point! Aa great place for a celebration! read more

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It was our first time here because we have heard great things! The parking lot is big and you'll be able to find parking anywhere. We walked in and had rsvp. We still had to wait a couple minutes to be seated. What I really didn't like was there was not an area to wait, while we wait to be seated(does that make sense lol). So people kept walking by us and we were like right in front of the doorway. Just felt like you were standing in everyone's way. We were seated and I noticed the lights are really dim. Also we can talk about how big the menus are! It like takes up the whole table. And that's pretty big especially if you're with a group of people. I do want to say the food was amazing and the service was great! Our food came fast and I love that they help serve the sides you order on your plate. Definitely would recommend if you're craving a good steak! read more

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Hands down the absolute best dining experience we have ever had! From the moment you walk in every moment here is special. We were a party of 6 celebrating our anniversaries. We arrived a bit early for our reservation but we were seated right away. We all received a card from the manager for our anniversary which was such a nice personal touch! Our waiter was Chi and he was truly amazing and made our experience even more incredible. The vibe and ambiance are spot on and it doesn't get much better. The music was hilarious and was a hit with our table! Our food was exceptional! We all shared steaks and had a few sides to share. I definitely recommend sharing as it's quite a bit of food for one person. The Boursin potatoes were phenomenal, the wedge salad was perfection, shrimp cocktail so good, scalloped potatoes and hasselback are all great choices. Also you must order the green peppercorn sauce for your steak. It's the best! We also enjoyed a great bottle of wine and we were treated to dessert for our celebration. Definitely order the warm vanilla caramel cake. You won't regret it. Overall, this place knocks it out of the park and is such an amazing spot for a celebration or date nite. read more

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This was my second time having a full on dinner at Steak48. I go to the bar frequently and enjoy a quick bite and drink. Dinner was with my family. Very different experience the second time. Service was not great. Server didn't offer specials and made it seem like it was a pain for her to tell them to us. She tried to take away our menus and leave just one even though I said no, please let us keep them. We hadn't even ordered yet. Just very odd service tonight, I couldn't figure out if she was new or training, but I didn't enjoy our time due to this. She messed up my espresso martini order and said it was the bartender's fault. Not sure what happened with that, and it was awkward. Food was always good. Pork Bellly, and the King Crab tomato app. We ordered the tomahawk pork chop, and the filet mignon and the Superfood salad which had too much balsamic glaze on it. The bread skillet was delicious as always. We had the creamed spinach and the AuGratin potatoes which was super delish. For dessert we had the Warm Vanilla Carmel Cake which was soooo delish with a mountain of whipped cream, and gelato on top of it OMG. Bathroom was so dirty, had urine all over the seat. Huge lines for bathroom, and lots of people everywhere. It was a very busy night. You couldn't even walk in the hallways. Still enjoyed ourselves but really wondering if service has declined here. read more

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What an absolutely amazing meal!! This restaurant is a fine dining steak restaurant that does everything right. When you walk in the door into a darkened foyer that opens up to several different lovely dining areas you know you are somewhere special. We dined here a few nights ago after a dismal breakfast out. We were seated in a lovely area with coffered ceilings, dim lighting and a gorgeous wine wall. Our server, Stephanie brought out a cast iron skillet with croissant bread. We ordered the pork belly starter, a wedge salad to split, a bone-in ribeye for my husband, a sea bass for myself and whipped potatoes and bruleed cream corn. The pork belly came out pretty quickly. It was perfectly cooked and rested on a bed of sautéed spinach with a slightly spicy sweet chile sauce. This may have been the best starter I've had anywhere. Absolute perfection. Our wedge salad came out next and I loved the pork lardon with a sort of blue cheese vinaigrette for the dressing. Really good! Our entrees and sides were served next. My husband's steak came out sizzling. Our sides were nice and hot as well. My fish was cooked perfectly. My husband started eating his steak and said it was very good. We eat out often at steak houses so I was happy to hear he was enjoying it! The whipped potatoes were silky smooth and the bruleed creamed corn was outstanding!! My fish had quite a strong fishy taste and I was having difficulty eating it. I should have spoken up about it early on in the meal. That does not take away from our experience. Everything was so well prepared and Stephanie was a great server. The ambiance is so nice with a mix of soft rock playing at a good level. Almost too loud but not quite. We had a wonderful time and I cannot wait to visit again! Our anniversary is in February so I'm lobbying for a repeat visit then! My husband ate his leftover steak the next day and said that it was the best steak he's ever had. High praise!! read more

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Update 07/2025 Was contacted by the MGMT Team w/Steak 48. After a lengthy conversation, actually 2. I truly see that they're invested in making their guest feel welcomed. Since the food itself was 5 already. Had to update. I am moving shortly and plan on celebrating with a lovely dinner. Guess where I will be going? If you're looking for a meal that will be hard to compete with, service that will be above and beyond, just to feed into your primal hunger for a steak? I wholeheartedly recommend Steak 48 for your carnivorous urge! read more

We've dined at Steak 48 several times, but this visit truly stood out thanks to Brian Meyers. He took incredible care of us from start to finish--patient, attentive, and genuinely friendly. He made us laugh throughout the night and created such a fun, welcoming experience. Brian was especially helpful when it came to choosing wine--very knowledgeable and guided us to a perfect selection. His service really elevated the entire evening. We even made sure to tell manager Justin that Brian deserves high marks for how well he treated us. As always, the food was phenomenal. The dry-aged ribeye was cooked perfectly, and we highly recommend the crispy shrimp and the corn crème brûlée. The crab enhancement was also superb, and the bread remains one of our favorite parts of the meal. We'll definitely be coming back--and we'll be asking for Brian every time! read more

This place is actually worth the hype. Make sure you try their signature vanilla cake for dessert!

Ambiance and service are top tier, but the food here is extremely salty. The fried lobster tails, calamari, steak, and fish were all heavily seasoned. Caviar cones and dessert were our favorite. read more

Marcus our waiter was very kind,courteous, professional and very attentive to our needs. The food was amazing and I had the Bone in Ribeye. The sweet potatoes are delicious and very tasty. The service and the ambiance was outstanding. My wife loved the Maryland style crab cakes. She said they tasted like tge East coast. A great vibe here @the Steak 48. We will be back. read more

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The best things about this place: the food and the service. The worst part is how hugely popular it is. We had to park in the lot across the shopping mall. Next time, I'll valet. It's super trendy, smells like new money, and not the vibe for everyone. It feels loud, cramped and dark at first, but we got a quiet table in the back of the restaurant. We ordered steak of course: filets, and too many sides. The potatoes and corn are a must, though! I'd skip the added crab on your steak because it's about a tablespoon of crab for $48? Pass next time. Cocktails were perfection! My martini was perfectly chilled. The old fashioned was perfection as well. If you have a special occasion or money to burn, this is your place for steak. read more

Hands out easily one of the best steakhouses in San Diego. The service here is impeccable and everyone is so friendly and really goes out of their own way to make dining here flawless. The house table bread is incredibly flaky and buttery-- be sure to ask for seconds! My favorite appetizer was the fried shrimp-- super flavorful and a large quantity, perfect for sharing. For sides-- the corn crème brûlée is a must, as well as the au gratin potatoes. My favorite cut of beef I tried was definitely the filet Mignon. Can't wait to come here again!! read more

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Such acLovely ambience! It reminds me of dining in old Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York. Service is exquisite.. and wish I could afford going there at least once a month delicious!!! read more

The service, the food, the ambiance are all top notch! The most attentive and friendly service you can get, they can accommodate so many people but yet you don't feel crowded or feel like it's too loud, and the food I mean steak perfection. The filet was the best cut I'd ever had, the shishito peppers a light and tasty side, and the whipped potatoes with shrimp just decadent perfection. I'm not usually a dessert girl but those beignets are crispy and hot and not too sweet and the chocolate and custard sauces add the perfect touch. It's an expensive meal but worth it and perfect for a special occasion! read more

An absolute delight. I've been looking for steakhouses for a while - aside from the usual. Steak48 does not disappoint! An extensive steak (and wine!) selection makes this a delicious choice when you need a solid steak cooked to perfection! read more

Steak 48 has become our go-to ever since we moved down to San Diego County--think of it as our local replacement for Mastro's in OC (but without the drive or the 5 traffic nightmares). The menus are super similar, so we felt right at home ordering way too much. The Wagyu here? Absolute perfection. Just as good as Mastro's--if not better, but don't tell my old OC self that. Highly recommend it if you want to treat yourself (or pretend you're fancier than you really are for a night). If you're in Del Mar and craving a top-tier steak, this is the spot. Bring your appetite (and your wallet), you won't regret it. read more

I was invited to a private event here. They had meatballs and crispy shrimp as starters on the table. I enjoyed the shrimp, but the meatballs were a bit dry. The special event had a special menu. I chose the wedge which was very large and could have served 2 people. I ate half and was not offered a take home box. Next I chose the filet mignon. I was turned off when I tried to order it between medium rare and medium and the server said that it had to be one or the other. I have been from high end to low end steak houses and never had a problem with this. There were others at our table who tried to do the same as I did and all were turned down. My husband ordered the salmon and asked to have it medium rare. The server said that the chef cooks it through. Not what I expected at a high end restaurant. The dessert I chose was the red velvet bread pudding. It was hard and had chunks of something in it. It was only tasty while the scoop of ice cream lasted. As for the ambiance. Let me start with the sidewalk outside. Although it looks pretty with the grass I. Between the cement blocks, it is extremely dangerous for people with walkers or canes or just unsteady on their feet. And the entry and corridor to the bathroom are way too dark for people with impaired vision. The steaks were great and the side dishes too. Some of the staff need to have more compassion. There was no reason that we needed to wait to be escorted to our dining area. There were about 4 people at the front desk and they made everyone wait. read more

Amazing food, amazing service, and ambience I recommend for a good steak to visit that place read more

We went on a weeknight to celebrate two birthdays with a party of seven. Steaks were cooked to perfection; lobster roll was a poor choice. We enjoyed all of the side dishes, ordering one of each. The restaurant is so large that it felt like a factory and although the server was attentive and helpful, the general experience was cold and crowded. I doubt that we will go back as the price was out of line with the full experience. read more

Oh Mon Dieu! I would prefer to give this fabulous restaurant 10 stars- AT LEAST! My husband (a retired French chef) and I visited this restaurant last Fri night w my San Diego sister and family.. It was MAGNIFIQUE- from start to finish!! We had a bit of everything- from incredible coconut shrimp on deviled eggs to Caesar salad to bone in ribeyes New York strip steak, filet, and my 6 HUGE lovely scallops-- We also chose sides of creamy Boursin mashed potatoes, au gratins, delicious sauteed wild mushrooms, along w delicious garlic butter sauces on the fish and steak, and a great green peppercorn red wine sauce also.. Even the bread was wonderful!! A very varied menu with lots of choices for sides and appetizers.. It is à la carte but portions are very big! What my hubs loved was that the food was HOT! They warm the plates to 425'. He had NEVER seen that in his life!! It kept the entire dinner perfect temp the entire time!! A special shout out to ALEX, the manager, CHRISTINA, our waitress, RAUL the head Chef- and all of the terrific staff- friendly, professional, fast, thoughtful!! My hubs was sooo honored to meet the Chef- and be taken on a tour of the elegant restaurant- walks of wine, glassed in private booths- but EVERY staff member friendly- making eye contact- even as busy as they were.. BRAVO! MERCI TOUJOURS for an impeccable meal and service!! Wish I had taken pictures but was too busy enjoying the entire experience!! My Bad! It was just PERFECT!! Please try this lovely restaurant! C'est incroyable!! read more

What a fabulous place and experience. I made a reservation via opentable for business meal (holiday celebration) and everyone was VERY impressed with service and ambience. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and had customized recommendations for each eater. Crispy shrimps were the hit of the evening followed by hanging bacon. Very thick bacon slices with marvelous presentation. You need to order it just for the looks (and taste of course). When we got our main dishes served, our table was surrounded by about 8 different servers all serving different sides. I swear, I felt like Cinderella - every moment I turned my head someone would us "miss, would you like mushrooms?", "miss would you like creme brulee corn?" YES PLEASE! What a fabulous service. 6 out of 5 stars! read more

The service here is amazing and the interior of the restaurant is beautiful. Truly a fine dining experience. The food on the other hand was not my favorite. My steak was not cooked to the temperature I ordered and the overall flavor of the steak was mediocre :( I wanted to love it but I left disappointed when I compared my steak to the menu price. read more

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I truly enjoyed my experience at Steak 48. This restaurant is in a shopping center in Del Mar so don't expect ocean views. But the restaurant itself has good vibes. Beautiful interior, the bathrooms are pretty cool. I didn't care much for the music, but that's not really important. Lots of parking in the shopping center, or you can do valet parking. But really, as I get older, I really dread having to deal with all the hullabaloo of downtown. So I definitely appreciate this restaurant's location. Service was excellent. I feel so bad because I can't remember our server's name, but he had blonde hair, and he was so nice! Super helpful. And I really appreciated how he would ask if there was anything he could do to make our night better, or something along those lines. I don't know if that's what all their servers say, but he definitely made it sound super genuine, which I appreciated as a customer. Food and drinks were excellent. Our server recommended the California Citrus martini. As someone that does not care for the taste of alcohol, this was a strong drink with delicious flavor, I would definitely order it again. Our steaks were cooked to perfection. My husband had the 45-day dry aged bone-in ribeye, and I had an off menu item, rib cap. Both were so juicy and cooked to perfection. For sides we had shells + cheese, roasted brussels sprouts, and sauteed wild mushrooms. And for dessert we had the ultimate warm vanilla caramel cake. It was a perfect meal, and we will definitely be adding this spot to our rotation. read more

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The food was amazing, the service top tier at all levels. I received a hand written birthday card from the manager, Armen (our waiter) was by far the most attentive and friendly I have had the pleasure of knowing. He made a habit of calling us by name and wished me happy birthday multiple times!!! read more

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I took my husband to Steak 48 to celebrate his birthday and retirement from the SD Police force after 28 years! The entire staff, service and overall experience were amazing. Special shout out to the manger, Matt for arranging an awesome table and going the extra mile to make my husband's celebration extra special that night! Matt, you're a Rockstar! read more

We celebrated my 2024 Birthday here and it was delicious. The exceptional customer service, awesome ambiance, and delicious 5-star dining experience is phenomenal. You MUST have the butter cake dessert! Our party of about 9 had an excellent dinner. The bill was about $1400 but it was well worth the expense. The meats are prepared perfectly and they are cooked with absolute precision. The sides are delicious with robust flavor. My dessert was their butter cake with pecans. The wine list is exquisite. They have fresh catch seafood as well. I am absolutely amazed. The restrooms are individual non-gender toilet rooms with a common hand washing station outside of the stalls area. The decor of the whole establishment is high end. I would love to return with a smaller group, as this experience needs to be cherished. You don't want to miss any moment of the pampering so I recommend no more than a party of 2 or 4 for this dining experience. read more

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First experience was good but second experience left little to be desired. Received chain-restaurant service for a high-end steakhouse during last visit to celebrate my birthday. We didn't eat much of our meals but our server did not come back to check on us. They were quick to drop a check though. Overall, food is not worth the price. Ambiance is very loud and feels like a business meeting center. read more

Steak 48 is a great special occasion spot. They made me a fantastic raspberry egg white gin cocktail off menu. All I had to do was describe what I liked! The hanging bacon appetizer is huge and delicious as is all of the steak. Service is top notch and the ambience is moody and romantic. read more

Ambiance was comforting and helped to relax our souls . Service was top notch and non-intrusive. Our appetizers and entrees were on-point! Next time we will choose another dessert selection other than the beignets. All in all , a very satisfying experience. read more

I ordered a shrimp cocktail with Door Dash. I got one shrimp!!!!! I also ordered gelato and my total order came to $39. Their shrimp cocktail photo had several shrimp. Ok the two sauces and the horseradish was good. What am I to do with the extra after I dipped my only shrimp? I was considering going to the restaurant with a friend try their steaks but I will never set foot there. You lost several customers. read more

Steak 48 Del Mar - This is what I got! I gobbled the one shrimp. After I ordered, the receipt was 1x colossal shrimp. Their photo had several shrimp! - Steakhouses Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Amazing place everything went well food was amazing, service was amazing. Hands down one of the best steak restaurants out there

When here for a last minute dinner because or previous plans fell through. Looking online there was only 1 dinner reservation left to book and we would have arrived 10-15 after so we took the chance. Parking here is great, plenty of spots for self parking that is a short distance walk. The vibe here is dark and old school steakhouse. Dim lights all you hear is the chatter of other patrons. We were seated within 5 minutes of us arriving and us being 10-15 minutes late to our reservation. We ordered two types of steak, and three sides. The bread is crack and I mean it. So buttery and flaky yet airy and doughy. Idk how but it was. Their steaks were a little on the underseasoned side but it was cooked very well. Adding a little salt and it was a delicious bite. My favorite side was the mushrooms and the mash potatoes with crab/shrimp. The spinach was a little too creamy and salty for me. All it all it was a great dinner our waiter was very knowledgeable and checked on us quite often. read more

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Best steakhouse I've been to. The service was phenomenal, which you would expect. The food was also phenomenal. I was really excited to see chicken fried lobster tails on the menu, because I've never tried that or even seen that on a menu before it was unbelievable. The ambience is the same as any other steakhouse which could be portrayed as being very romantic and elegant. All in all I would highly recommend this place. read more

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We went to Seak 48 to celebrate Hubby's birthday with a few friends. This was our first time. We were welcomed immediately and were shown to our table where the GM gave Hubby a nice Birthday Card... nice touch! Every service staff member we passed, welcomed us in. Our entrees were great and we were all super happy with our food. We all ordered the Bone In Rib-Eye - sooo delicious!! Ooh and their wine list is amazing! We were not all thrilled with the 3 appetizers we ordered - to be fair, it wasn't what we expected. But Brian O - our Server made up for that. Absolutely incredible service and hospitality. Thank you Brian for making our celebration a very memorable one!!! read more

Steak 48 is a 10/10 hands down! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted (the kitchen you all did your thing back there , tasty), with hospitality until we left the restaurant. The food, service, music, and ambiance was everything. Big shout to our waiter Peter from the Bay Area ( ask for him, he won't disappoint), he was attentive, energy was great, smooth guy, and enjoyed him serving us. Ryan was also great and kind! Lastly, the manager Justin took time from his busy night to chat with us and we greatly appreciate you chatting and leading a phenomenal team. On top of that my brother Justin recently passed away and we felt his presence through the manager Justin, God is great! Overall, we will be back, thank you Steak 48 and to the GM thanks for the two birthday cards my brother and sister in law appreciated the card. read more

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