Very nice dinner experience in a lovely restaurant. We celebrated our anniversary a little early as we will be out of town. We went to the bar for a drink awaiting our table. Very nice. Great manhatten. Our table was ready in a few minutes and we were seated. Our lovely waitress brought us bread and water and took our wine order. Had a nice glass of red. We started with calamari and shrimp, very good. The mrs had the crab cakes. I had the small filet and baked potato. One small flaw. My steak came out stone cold in the middle. I ordered it medium rare. I had to return it. They retired it and returned it. It was cooked nicely. We finished up with chocolate mouse dessert with an added touch. read more

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We came here for my birthday. Our server was JP. He was fantastic. Gave us perfect recommendations and was very attentive, personable, and just overall a nice guy. The food was delicious. I got a bone in ribeye and my wife had sea bass. Both were great and up to par of any other popular steakhouse. The desert we had was... I mean I was full and I just kept eating it because I had to. Thank you JP and Steak 48. We will be back anytime we are in town. read more

I bring up this restaurant any time I can if we talk about best steaks ever. Went here for our anniversary and it did not disappoint. This place had the food, service, ambiance to the tea. Everything was perfect. I have no complaints for this place. read more

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This is just a top tier spot and probably my favorite steakhouse in San Diego. From beginning to end they make sure you are having a great experience and enjoying your food. Our waitress Michela was the sweetest person, she provided us with so many wonderful recommendations and was the cherry on top to the dinner. We started off with some drinks, the coastal rita was their twist on a lime margarita, very good and strong - dirty martini was also amazing. They have so many good appetizer options, but the pork belly is a must try, it's served over spinach, with a nice sweet and spicy sauce that pairs perfectly. For our main we shared a tomahawk for the table, cooked at a perfect medium - probably one of the only steakhouses that understood the assignment on this. You are served with piping hot plates so the temperature of the steak will cook a little more. Sides we had were corn brûlée, au gratin potatoes, and Brussels sprouts. The corn was like dessert, it was creamy and sweet, great if you like sweet and savory - Brussels sprouts were also very good with thick pieces of bacon. To end the night we got some more sweets which were complimentary from the restaurant, beignets served with a chocolate sauces and a cream, and my friend opted for the vanilla caramel cake which tastes like a butter cake - it was heavenly! The restaurant is a decent size, but make sure to have reservations ahead of time. There is a handful of self parking all around, but valet is also available. This steakhouse is just a wonderful experience, great staff, beautiful ambiance, and definitely a must try! read more

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Dining here yesterday was one of the best decisions ever. Arriving here, the self parking wasn't that bad. There's also valet if you'd like to go that route. The interior and exterior of Steak 48 are both equally very nice. Everything on the menu sounded great, but our server Michela narrowed down her favorites. The bread that's brought to you before your meal is heavenly. It's a mix of rolls and croissants! Crunchy exterior and a soft pillowy center. The bone in wagyu tomahawk was a non negotiable choice for our table and for good reason. This steak was a well marbled cut of perfection. Melted in your mouth like butter. No chewing needed. This could've been cut with a spoon if needed. Great reminder why I could never be vegetarian. Out of the sides we ordered, one really stood out to all of us. The crème brûlée corn was a highlight. The technique seems so simple, but tastes phenomenal. A brûléed top added a perfect texture and sweetness to the corn. Our server Michela was outstanding. There's above and beyond and somehow she did more than that. Another server, Phillip, had the same great attitude. The servers here almost make it their goal to make sure you have a great night from the moment you sit down. Steak 48 is a must try experience. Reservations are highly recommended. read more

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Thank you for your understanding and for accommodating us during our first visit. I wasn't familiar with the restaurant layout, but the food was incredibly delicious, and Amy provided outstanding service. I highly recommend this place! I just have one minor recommendation to please put netting on lemons to prevent seeds going into food. read more

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

After over a decade of living in San Diego, I've officially found my favorite steakhouse! I came here to celebrate my birthday with my girl friends and we were in constant awe. Very intimate, incredible staff that are immensely knowledgeable, delicious menu choices (for both steak and seafood lovers), and if you can request a table with a few of the kitchen, raw bar, or one of the bars. Massive restaurant that has everything you could ever need! Also, love that there's valet parking and a general parking lot. Overall, Steak 48 was an amazing experience and I will definitely be back!! The staff made me feel like an absolute queen on my birthday. I'm grateful for their attentiveness and awesome recommendations. I had the king crab and heirloom tomato's, wedge salad, pork belly and bread service for apps. Dinner I chose a bone in ribeye with mac n cheese, scalloped potato's (my personal favorite), and asparagus. Dessert I chose a beignet tree! read more

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I'm always searching for a new steak place that's comparable to my favorite places and Steak 48 got awesome reviews on Google, so I said f@#! it, let's try. I liked that the restaurant was located in a shopping center and there was plenty of parking. They do have valet parking and I suppose for status sake, you can opt for that. The valet and entrance had a very LA-esque feel which added to the whole "status" vibe. The restaurant felt like an old school classic steak joint with its decor and dim lighting; one that your rich grandfather (not mine) would go to. The open kitchen was the touch of modernity along with the fancy bidet. The staff were attentive and there seemed to be someone for every aspect/part of your dining. The things we ordered: Bread appetizer (complimentary) - tasted like biscuits, like the ones from a can. It was buttery and sweet. My daughter usually devours the bread, but not this time. It's not something you'd miss. Shrimp cocktail appetizer - perfectly cooked and large! The dipping sauces just completed the dish. I liked the extra side of horseradish. Yellowtail hamachi appetizer - the fish was fresh and light. The sauce added flavor to the fish, but the crispy shallots overpowered it. The shallots provided the textural difference but less of it would have been better. Petit filet with crab cake - the steak was cooked well. The crab cake had a lot of crab, but it ate a little dry and a little bland. Salted fries - served in a ceramic McDonald style fry box and my daughter thought it was the cutest. The fries were delicious. Perfectly salted. Alaskan king crab and rock shrimp mac n' cheese - creamy, cheesy, well seasoned and had a generous amount of seafood. Triple layer key lime pie - definitely a shareable dessert. Overall the flavor was good, but I thought the crust was a little too thick and the whipped cream could have used a little more sweetness. The lime "caviar" was pretty, but I didn't think it added much to the dish. Strawberry gelato - full of strawberry flavor and creamy. Absolutely flawless. The French old fashioned - one of the best I've had. Flavors were balanced. Overall, dinner was good, but compared to other places, far too overpriced and not everything was on point. We paid nearly $600 (with tip). Toward the end of our meal, the manager offered to buy us a drink and asked us to move tables because they "overbooked reservations." Sounds like a restaurant problem and not a patron problem. Initially, we tried to understand, but it definitely left us a bad impression, especially for what we just paid. We might try them again, but they wouldn't be at the top of our list. read more

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I usually don't post reviews after just one visit, which I probably should but there are so many reasons why I don't. So this review will have our first visit and because I exceeded the review length, I will post a second follow up review. Our first visit, is a 2-star review. I had made reservations to celebrate an early Valentine's Day dinner with friends. I had seen this cute booth in photos and called and asked to see if it was available, and it was! I was super happy and excited and let my friends know. They were excited too! It was a Saturday night, when we arrived it was busy, we waited some time and then we finally were taken to our table, when we got to the table it was this tiny little round 4 seater, and we just looked at each other like what the heck is this?!? I had requested the booth and it was confirmed , so I was fairly upset when they told me it was no longer available. How is that?!? So I waited for a manager... and our group waited some more! So not fun just standing around in heels! After who knows how long, we finally got seated at our booth! For drinks: the hubs got the French and I got my usual lemon drop. He seemed to like his drink. Mine was underwhelming, not horrible, it was just muted, not super tart. I like that the shaker was left and it was more than just a single martini. For appetizers: - House rolls: This was brushed with butter but I wish this was swimming in it and topped with rock salt. - Meatballs: these were tasty although my gf didn't like them - Pacific yellowtail hamachi: I didn't care for this at all. The tomato taste completely threw this off. Pass on this. - Crispy Shrimp Deviled eggs: these were good. I get they think their crispy shrimp is amazing, it wasn't bad... but I would've preferred it without. I think a dollop of caviar would've worked better. - Chicken Fried Lobster tails: of the appetizers, this was my favorite. The lobster was perfect with the chicken fried batter. It was probably the best cook on lobster I've ever had! The main entree: We got the Bone-in Ribeye. My friend got the 45 day dry aged ribeye. Both were tasty, but I love that mine was covered in a blue cheese crust with a side of truffle butter! Desserts: - Beignet Tree: My gf really wanted to try these. The tree came with 5 beignets on a decorative silver spooky tree. These were not my favorite. It was dense and chewy. I didn't care for the dips either which were chocolate and vanilla. - Triple layer Key Lime pie: This was absolutely delish! Tons of key lime flavor and topped with finger limes which I've never had. - Complimentary mini Chocolate Chip cookies: these were tasty. The perfect little sweet treat to end the night. Our server was JP and his assistant was Jacob. They did a good job but my impression was soured from the start. We were celebrating a valentines dinner, I wish our dinner didn't start out horribly by not having a booth ready for us which left us waiting and them trying to pass off a teeny tiny table for our group. Stay tuned for our second visit and a follow up review. 2024: 17 read more

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The ultimate luxury is SPACE, and Steak 48 offered too little. This is easily one of the top-5 steakhouses in San Diego, maybe even the best. The kitchen does it right. The steaks are phenomenal, cooked to perfection. The sides are creative and delicious. Cocktails are fresh and unique. The prices are .. elevated. Service is impeccable. But they've crammed far too many small tables in there. Our party of four was constantly clanking things around to make room for plates, combining things to make room, rushing to send off empty glasses or plates to make room.. dangling plates off the edge of the table. Who needs that kind of stress when you're paying for the best experience and a memorable meal? Seriously.. that should have been a table for two, not four. Reservations were made months in advance, confirmed thrice, and I'm sitting there screwed at a small table, jealous of the booths. Worse, there's just no space between the tables. I can't remember how many times I heard "sorry", "excuse me", "oops", "Sorry, just getting through", "Can I get by? Sorry." Servers, diners, a never-ending parade of people pushing the back of your seat, squeezing by, around, lifting plates overhead.. It was just too much. There's just no way you can call it a "Fine Dining Experience" when it feels like you're sitting in the way of.. everybody. I mean, sure, a crowded Denny's, okay, hustle and dine, or get an elbow in at the craps table, make friends.. but Steak48? What are you doing? At $750 (!!) for a party of four (four steaks, four cocktails, sides, it gets up there!), I just couldn't wait to get out and breathe. The prices felt more greedy just because they are cramming so many tables in. At this price, you have options where you can dine without watching your elbows. read more

Food, service, ambiance all exceptional. The only down side is high cost, but this is the rare expensive, special occasion restaurant that did not feel like a waste of money to me. read more

I have eaten here so many times and love that they know my preferences. Taylor is an amazing server who knows the way I prefer my meal, 500 degree hot plate, and can remember the type of caviar we prefer. It's a feel good place to know your Gwag can be safe out front, the glass booth is waiting, and Taylor knows the walnut Ole fashion plus. It's my favorite go to spot when in town and eating with friends. Don't come if you are worried about spending $500 for two. It will only stress you out. Many of the bad reviews are really about price. Again, please do yourself a favor and save the stress if you worry about the costs. This is not the kind of place you should go if you cannot afford caviar or think paying $500 for 2 people is too much. That is not including tip. If you are worried about paying for valet, please don't stress yourself and actually eat inside because when the bill comes you will just feel stress. Why do that? I come here because I love the service, the food, the ambiance and leave the worries behind. I never have to worry my car is getting broken into... it's comforting to know you can just eat in peace here, enjoy the service. Enjoy the company of people who also can enjoy the service with you. read more

I came here at 430p Saturday for early dinner and everything was very smooth! There are plenty of self parking lot and we were seated right away. I had my newborn and toddler with me and the restaurant called me beforehand make sure I had enough space for stroller and was very accommodating to my request. Very nice personal touch The restaurant is super nice and big. My son really liked the decoration lol I didn't get to take much of the pictures but for appetizers we ordered Yellow tail hamachi, pricey and small but it was tasty Crispy shrimp, this was disappointing... it was way too salty for my taste but the manager came out and apologized for the taste. Umph he didn't have to do that haha but thanks anyway Oh can't forget about their amazing complimentary house bread. It was so warm and delicious! I love how outside has little crispness and inside is moist and warm. I usually don't eat house bread but I ate most of it I ordered roasted beet salad and it was pretty tasty For entrees, we ordered two rib eyes and scallop. Rib eye was pretty good but, my son ate most of whole steak by himself so I guess he approved and good Scallop was pretty good too For sides we ordered mashed potatoes, mushroom and crispy Brussels sprouts.... I wasn't super impressed with it. I feel like mashed potatoes were not really from mashed potatoes but from packaging... Also mushroom was just ok The food were just ok but not too bad but service was very very goooooddd. read more

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Our 48th anniversary and went to Steak 48 Del Mar for a juicy tender rib eye. We were greatly disappointed. While it was cooked to perfection it was tough and on the chewy side (not what you expect from a rib eye, especially an $85 one) The beet salad was only so-so but the au gratin potatoes were superb. I would give service and ambience 10/10. Upon leaving, valet gentleman called my husband"Pops" and that did not sit well. So we were sad we picked Steak 48 to celebrate. Not sure if we would give a second chance read more

Came here to celebrate a friend's graduation with a big party, and we have to say that their steaks are top-notch and the ambience is quaint and clean and lovely. We came on a Friday and they played really slapping music and we really enjoyed our time here! We would love to have had more lighting though, and near the end of our dinner we figured out that the lamp in the center of the table is adjustable and we turned it all the way up. The 45 day aged steak is very tender, and I'd like to come back and try other things soonand their calamari and the complementary bread were phenomenal. Definitely recommend it for a special occasion! read more

Satur-date with STEAK My husband asked me if we can go somewhere to get fancy steak (aka fancy steakhouse). He gathered recommendations from coworkers, and made a reservation at Steak 48. Steak 48 is located near the same shopping mall where Cineopolis is located, tucked next to the Mathnasium. Parking is plentiful. There is valet parking available. I am a ambulatory paraplegic, and I use either a rollator or a cane when I walk. There were 2 handicapped accessible parking spaces. Since they were both taken, my husband tried to drop me off, closer, but the valets offered to park our car for free. Fancy. Because of this, I used my cane since I wouldn't need to walk so far. Our reservation came with a reminder of the dress code, like no athletic wear and men should wear sport coats. It is chilly in there, so a wrap or jacket is a good idea (or maybe all of the people boozing it up start feeling too warm). Lighting was dim, and the walk to our table took us past most of the restaurant and the kitchen areas that are fully visible through floor to ceiling panes of glass. Be prepared to be greeted by every person you walk past. Watch your step because some areas have gentle inclines and declines that are not visibly noticeable. I'm glad that I used my cane because some walk ways are tight, and many people are moving about quickly. I wonder where I'd park my walker if I had used it that evening. Once at our table, the hostess asked me if I preferred white or black linens, then swapped out the white napkin with a black one by my request. We decided on chicken fried lobster tails for our appetizer, and we shared a 46 oz. tomahawk steak and roasted brussels sprouts. Dessert was a very decadent peanut butter pie with a crushed peanut crust that we saw on our walk to our table. During our meal, crumbs were swept clean in between each course, warm, damp cloths infused with eucalyptus essential oils were provided to clean our hands in between each course, and they even replaced our used cloth napkins with fresh, folded napkins when we stepped away for restroom breaks. The rest rooms closer to the back where we were seated are single-stall, all-gender restrooms with bidets that open and close to greet you. The seats are warmed and the controls are next to you. It did not have grab bars around the toilet, and I struggled to stand up. On our way out of the restaurant, there were many more people than when we entered. The seats at the bar were full, and everyone was talking and laughing loudly. I was glad that we were seated in the back where it was quieter. Overall, we had a great time, and we'll be back with our daughter for a family date night. read more

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This has become our go-to celebration spot, which warrants an atypical 5 star review from me. The service, ambience, and food here is always immaculate. They have the best bread service btw. All of the appetizers are lovely. Our favorites are the torched scallops+caviar and the pacific yellowtail hamachi. The salads are pretty standard, but my favorite is the superfood. According to the men in our family, the bone-in ribeye is the best and most flavorful cut of meat. We strongly recommend! The steaks come out on a piping hot, buttered plate, so you can continue cooking your steak as you like. The sides are my personal favorite and if you get anything from this review, GET THE WHIPPED PRALINE SWEET POTATO. It is to die for. Other honorable mentions include the fire roasted cauliflower, sautéed wild mushrooms, and Brussels sprouts. Lastly, our favorite desserts are the triple layer key lime pie and the ultimate warm vanilla caramel cake. Overall, this is the place to go for any occasion. Their top-notch service will ensure the best dining experience always! read more

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Opulent, pricey steakhouse. Maze-like interior with an almost lounge like ambience. Attentive and impeccable service where a cadre of staff members will attend to your every need. This is the place you go to splurge, celebrate, or enjoy on someone else's tab. The food is good and mostly standard steakhouse fare with some nice touches like the to die for bread rolls. Steaks are nicely crusted, creamed spinach was too, fully taking advantage of the mallaird reaction. You will certainly enjoy dining here, although your wallet may not. read more

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First time here at Steak 48. The bar inside is so Gorgouse. Cocktails are so amazing,.. ambiance was sleek and classy with a "black tie" feel. Highly recommend as the food was tasty,, pretty to look at and fun. I will be back a second time. read more

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Probably the best steak house I've ever been too. Our server Armin was wonderful and super helpful for recommendations. Maine lobster escargot was delicious first time having it like this. Crispy shrimp was also good. Super light fry I would suggest saving some of this too pair it with your steak. Dry aged was perfect fat to meat ration and I usually don't like it too fatty but this was cooked well so each bite was effortless. Sides were perfect as well. Ask them to load up the mashed potatoes cause you can do that lol. The interior is beautifully thought out too. I love how classy but modern it feels. Def a must visit. 10/10 experience read more

Steak 48 Del Mar - Maine Lobster Escargot Crispy Shrimp Deviled Eggs - Steakhouses Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Second time here with my spouse for our wedding anniversary. Honestly everything was great. They don't cheap out here like other places and they give you good portion sizes and the wine pour was way better than other places. Wouldn't go anywhere else for a fine steak house. read more

We finally came here after hearing so much about this upscale steak and seafood restaurant. It was the BEST STEAKHOUSE we've had in years. They go a step above in your culinary experience such as offering dark or white linen napkins, offering hot lavender towels between courses, offering course or fine black pepper, and using refrigerated silverware with your salad. The restaurant decor is refined, warm and comfortable suitable for fine dining. The service was top notch. Our waiter Devan was an expert at the menu and made great recommendations. He was attentive but not intrusive which is perfect. The filet mignon and sides were cooked perfectly. Everything was outstanding. Seafood here was exceptional and very fresh. The wine list selection is enormous and one of the best I've seen. This is a must try restaurant for your special birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and etc! read more

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Went there for birthday dinner. Dinner was yummy we ordered bone in statke and filet mignon. I will say the chief must really love butter because I found over kill on the butter practically on everything, starting with the bread, mushrooms potatoes and vegetables, butter was what I tasted the most. service was amazing! Ambiance is very dark, white cloth restaurant. I will say I found it to dark for me. I like to see what I'm eating, I like to see my food. My husband ordered bone in stake with some sort of blue cheese topping. The blue cheese was definitely over baring on top of the stake my husband had to completely remove it off the stake, it was just too much. Dessert was yummy we had the key lime cheesecake, so so yummy. Oh one last thing we ordered the crispy hasselback potatos they were dry, tasteless definitely don't recommend them. They are more like potato chips. read more

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Honestly disappointed. For the prices and hype, I expected a flawless steakhouse experience -- but it felt more about show than substance. The place is loud, packed, and flashy, but the service felt rushed and impersonal, and our server barely checked in after taking the order. The steaks were cooked fine, but nothing memorable -- not the melt-in-your-mouth quality you'd expect at this price point. Sides were average and came out lukewarm, and cocktails tasted like they were batched hours earlier. The space is beautiful, but it feels more like a nightclub than a fine dining restaurant. For what you spend here, there are much better options in San Diego for both quality and hospitality. read more

This Steak 48 location replaced Malarkey's Searsucker, which was known to be the escort bar of Del Mar. Steak 48 thankfully is a lot more upscale and much more delicious. I have been to many Steak 48 locations all around the country this being the newest one. Visiting my hometown and family from Los Angeles for the Thanksgiving holiday day and we all had a wonderful meal. I recently went to the Beverly Hills location and can say it's just as good here. As most people already know Steak 48 is run by the former owners/brothers of Mastro's and honestly I think it's a better version. This Del Mar location is really beautiful and designed well on the inside. It looks as if there are many different styled rooms inside with many private dining tables, and also large dining areas. It's attached to the Del Mar Highlands Mall so you can find self parking or you can do valet for $10. Everything we ordered came out extremely fast, was cooked perfectly, and was honestly delicious. Our server was also very polite and we didn't have a single complaint the entire meal. It is quite expensive so that is probably the only downside. I have been to Steak 48 many times so I decided to get some of my favorites for this visit. I started off with the Wagyu Steak Tartare and really enjoyed it. I love how they give you a side of chopped onions and diced capers to mix with the steak. It had great flavors and was a great start to the meal. For my entrée I chose the largest Bone-in Filet Mignon they had which was the 18 ounce. I usually do enhancements on top but this time I wanted just the meat flavor and honestly loved it. It was cooked perfectly and had tremendous flavor. They also have a very large wine selection as well as tons of cocktails. I would highly suggest to any steak fan or anyone that is searching for a special location for a special occasion. I definitely will be back again very soon. read more

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The best! The best Service at our table with Mandy wowowowoowow she is so amazing and real! and even to the incredible Valet Jeremy and Ryan holly thank you!!!! The food was world class the best king crab and steak you can ever eat and we can not wait to come back l! We are locals and this was our first time and LOVE!!!! oh yea also the hostess hooked us up with a great spot.! Thanks see ya soon! read more

Best steak house in San Diego hands down. Everything is unique and delicious. Make sure to reserve place is packed. My favorites dishes of the night - lobster escargot, chicken fried lobster tails, tomahawk, corn crème brûlée and Boursin potato's read more

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Best steak in town. Cristina was super nice we got full so we skip for dessert but it's birthday celebration so she pack commentary cake for us to eat at home. Great experience with their service. read more

Such a wonderful experience at steak48. We celebrated our 4 year anniversary here and were absolutely touched by all the effort the staff had put into making our special day memorable. I have nothing but good things to say about the food. Just be mindful that if you order the steaks, the 500 degree plates are no joke and are very very hot. The interior is very nicely decorated, can be a tad dark in there so apologies if some of the photos are a bit hard to make out. Overall I'd definitely come back, especially for a special event. read more

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1. Over Priced. 2. Over Cooked. 3. Worst side offerings known to man. 4. No ambiance. Very disappointed in this place would never go back read more

Best service we have had at a restaurant in a long time! They are a class act. This place is delicious and nice! It is nice but not too fancy where you feel uncomfortable. We all got steaks, sides and salad. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. We would recommend everything we ate, it was all delicious. The rolls they give you are so amazing! They melt in your mouth. We went for a friend's birthday, they called the day before to ask the name of the person who was celebrating and then they called the following day to see how the meal was. The service is beyond anything I have seen. Everyone is kind and welcoming. Also they have Toto toilets that are warm...can't ask for much more! It was a wonderful meal especially for a special occasion. We will be back! read more

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Such a special experience going here for my anniversary! The whole experience is welcoming and professional from entering to leaving. The food was delicious and comes out HOT! The scallops were my boyfriend's favorite. The corn Creme brûlée is definitely worth the hype too. They gave us a complimentary cake as well which was sweet. Thank you! read more

Steak 48 Del Mar - 45 Day Dry Aged Bone-In Ribeye* ** Bruss Corn Crème Brûlée Roasted Brussels Sprouts** - Steakhouses Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Amazing food. The petite filet and the rib eye are amazing. We also had the sweet potato side dish that was great.

5/5 high expectations meet and exceed. Came here for a birthday celebration and service was great. Highly recommend corn brûlée, fried chicken lobster, blt and cesar salad, all the appetizers were bomb. servers really did set the upscale vibe, they made us feel like important guest and didn't rush us at all. read more

Steak 48 Del Mar - Bone-In Filet Mignon* ** - Steakhouses Near Me - Del Mar, California

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An Unforgettable Dining Experience at Steak 48 - Del Mar From the moment we walked into Steak 48 in Del Mar, we knew we were in for something special. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance between upscale sophistication and inviting warmth. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this place delivers on every level. The service was impeccable attentive without being intrusive, and genuinely friendly. Our server made thoughtful recommendations, and every course arrived with perfect timing. Now, the food. Wow. The steaks were absolute perfection expertly seasoned, flawlessly cooked, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. We also ordered a few sides to share (the corn crème brûlée and the whipped praline sweet potato's are definitely a must have), and each one was as impressive as the last. The attention to detail in both presentation and flavor was second to none. Dessert was the final showstopper. The warm vanilla caramel cake with ice cream was indulgent in the best possible way rich, comforting, and beautifully plated. Steak 48 isn't just a restaurant it's a full experience. A definite five-star evening, and we can't wait to go back. read more

Wow what an experience. We celebrated a birthday here and the entire staff made it very memorable. The lobster Mac n cheese knocked it out of the ball park. It was incredible. 10/10. Highly recommend the deviled eggs if you're a fan, if not, you must order the crispy shrimp. It should be criminal to taste that good. The scallops were super good, prepared well with a yummy sauce. The Oscar topping is a no brainer addition to any steak. And the oysters were unbelievable, I loved trying all the different sauces and vinaigrettes. I didn't get to take a photo of the cream corn brûlée because they started serving it, but it was also a must order. So gooooood. Both salads were good, but the wedge took the spotlight. They brought out a dessert of choice with a candle for my boyfriend's birthday and truly made the night special. Very good gelato cake. The music was all popular throwbacks, which kinda surprised me but it was enjoyable. The seafood bar area is very impressive! The bathrooms have heated toilets, so yeah you can't go wrong. Thank you to Phil for taking such good care of us. You were funny, attentive, and a great server. read more

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wonderful service, romantic ambiance and the food & drinks were fantastic. the coastal rita was my favorite. read more

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Simply does not get better than this restaurant. We did start off on the wrong foot. We had a party of 6 on July 20th this past weekend for 7:45 for my brothers birthday. Unfortunately the table wasn't ready for about 30 minutes so we had to wait extra long compared to usual. The manager made sure we were accommodated with some appetizers and it sure made me happy! My dad was a little bummed out because he sleeps pretty early, but oh well. All the appetizers were amazing! We had the fried chicken lobster tails, cheese app, spicy Thai shrimp, and bread. All were fantastic. We ended up getting crème brûlée corn, hassleback potatoes, brussel sprouts as well. All three were great, I would say the brussel sprouts could have been cooked a little longer. My family got two KC strips, two ribeyes, Alaskan Crab, salmon, and a petite filet. My fiancé said her ribeye was the best she's ever had in her life. The other food was fantastic. Dessert was also fantastic. We got the Oreo cake, PB cake, and the key lime pie. In order from best to least best: Key lime Oreo PB Overall fantastic. Favorite place to celebrate a birthday read more

Steak 48 Del Mar - Key Kim - Steakhouses Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Another great evening. We are not locals, but this our 4th visit to this location. Each visit has been very pleasant. Service tonight was 4.5 stars, and we were not impressed with the Key Lime Pie, but the overall evening was outstanding. Our server offered to remove the charge for the Key Lime, but we enjoy trying different menu items. Some are hits, some are misses. We paid for the dessert. read more

Been to Mastros, Eddie V's, Capital Grille, etc. way too many times and Steak 48 is easily the best steakhouse out of all of them. Bread is noteworthy, tastes like Pillsbury dough boy in the best way possible Cocktails are outstanding, seafood tower is sublime, and steaks are out of this world read more