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

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

This has gotta be one of the best ribeyes I've ever had! It's a thick cut-nice and meaty and cooked to perfection... You definitely get what you pay for here and the service is great. The sides were delicious as well. The dessert was delicious too. If you love steak, please treat yourself and go here-this place is better than any other steakhouse I've tried in SD-if not one of my favorites in the country. Will definitely be returning... read more

Steak 48 Del Mar - Bone-In Ribeye* ** cooked medium rare plus, Roasted Brussels Sprouts** Crispy Hasselback Potato - Steakhouses Near Me - Del Mar, California

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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

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

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

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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Visited earlier this week for a work event and was blown away. I ordered the bone in filet and it was absolute perfection! I love love love the crispy shrimp on top as an addition. My fav apps are the shells n cheese, crispy shrimp, chicken fried lobster tails, mashed potatoes, and of course the creme brule corn!!! Their brussel sprouts are too soft for my liking. but omg i filled up on all the apps and could barely make room for the steak! then for dessert we had a beautiful beignet tree, chocolate cake, peanut butter cake, and chocolate chip cookies! everything from service to plating, to the beautiful smelling hand towels, to food and drinks was spectacular! this has to be my all time favorite restaurant in San Diego right now! 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

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

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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

Had a work dinner here on a Tuesday night, we had a 6:30 reservation and arrived on time but they were not ready to seat us. We went to the par and ordered a cocktail, cocktails are about $20-25 each. Finally the hostess came over to seat us, about 15 mi. After our reservation. The service was a little slow, our server had about 5 tables of various size going, she was knowledgeable and smiled a lot which was good. For food we ordered the crispy shrimp and a wedge to start. I had the 12oz filet which was good. For sides we had the Au Gratin potatoes which were just ok, and we had the corn Brûlée which was very good but should only be served as a dessert! Overall, I thought steak 48 was good, the interior of the restaurant is a bit old school steakhouse which is pretty cool in Del Mar. worth checking it out. 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

While our experience started off a bit rocky with one of our meals, the team at Steak 48 handled it with absolute class. The manager, Chris, noticed we weren't fully enjoying things and went above and beyond by bringing out a fresh, perfectly prepared steak to ensure we were satisfied. Our waiter, Dillon, was also incredibly kind and accommodating throughout the entire evening. The food is truly excellent, but it's the service that sets this place apart. They genuinely care about the guest experience and know how to make things right. Highly recommended! read more

Food was amazing. Everything we ordered was very tasty... but the service from our waitress was even more amazing! April was probably one of the sweetest people we have ever met! Definitely my family's favorite steak house. We ordered a salad and calamari for apps which we devoured. Ordered a New York and ribeye which both were cooked perfectly! Crème brûlée corn was amazing!! Our favorite side! Will def be coming back! 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

Food and service are good but Mastros the original is so much better and a bargain in comparison.

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

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

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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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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

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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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

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

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Monica is amazing!!!! She was very helpful and kind and hard working. Could not have been a better experience. She really haves the right attitude about customer service read more

Awful service. I could write a book about how inexperienced the check in staff are for a place at this price range. It's like ordering from Rubios. read more

My husband and I used to live at One Paseo and Steak 48 was our go-to spot for awhile. We LOVED snagging bar seats in the main room (first come first serve - if you book a reservation for bar seats they actually seat you at the back bar) for amazing drinks, food, and top-notch people watching. The service is excellent every single time and we have yet to find a San Diego steakhouse that we prefer. read more

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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Fabulous service!! They were all prompt, courteous, and treated all of us like royalty. Food was delicious ... served us family style per our request - sliced up all our meats and even plated our sides for each person. Each person got a hot plate to ensure our food was warm as we eat and they provide a moist hot towel that smelled like lavender post meal. The restaurant was spacious and clean with a modern dark vibe. We had a baby with us and the staff were SO accommodating with our needs. Highly recommend - one of the best dining experiences we've had. read more

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Wonderful customer service, steaks are amazing and dessert is crazy good. Took our mother in law for 80th birthday and they made it very special for her. 5 stars. read more

5 star Review!! Make sure you go here with someone who is going to cover the bill! Because it ain't cheap!! With that being said, the food and service are top tier. I didn't take any pictures but go here for a special occasion. Amazing martinis, try their specialty ones. I got a Hendrix dirty martini and it was one of the best I've had in a while! For food - where to begin!! It's all a La carte. I got the bone in filet and it was cooked perfectly. For apps the ones I remembered after all the drinks were the beef tartare and the bread! (Pass on the hamachi, very blah) For sides, get the mushrooms and the truffle potato. I forget the name of it but it was one I'd never heard of before. Overall 12/10 experience! Will be back!!! read more

Got the tomahawk steak to share between 3 people with scalloped potatoes, creamed spinach, scallops, Cesar salad, and calamari. We couldn't even finish the steak because it was that big. Plates are hot so you can finish your steak on it. Plates also had melted butter and parsley. It was very tender. Service was great they were informative of the menu and gave good recommendations. read more

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

The ambience is great. The food is amazing and our server was the sweetest ever. 10/10

The food was just alright. The place was amazing though. My party of 4 got led through the restaurant and it felt ike a maze to get to our seats right next to the entrance lol. I did marble at the glass seeing the fresh seafood on beds of ice and the pastries and chefs working to bake. I was highly impressed with the interior and the tables in the middle of the floor surrounded by glass. I was disappointed at the table we got sat at in comparison to the ones in the front. It was a small square table that would comfortable seat 2 but felt super crowded with us 4. Not to mention there was so little table space despite the menus being HUGE. I didn't want to put the menu down on my plate because it was dirty so I just had to awkwardly hold it. Our server was very passionate about the food here but he convinced me to order medium well because he mentioned how pink medium is. But I should've just gotten medium because medium well was way too tough and honestly ruined my steak experience! I got the filet mignon bone in but didn't enjoy the texture of it. The cocktails were delicious including their martini's. The sides didn't impress me either, the brussel sprouts were really undercooked and not crispy at all. The chef Daniel's potato sides were just okay. But the mushrooms were delicious, flavorful and chewy. I'd definitely recommend getting the mushrooms. Overall didn't have the best experience here despite here but the interior was one of the best I've seen for a steakhouse (at least the front part that it). I'm not sure if the price justifies the food taste. read more

Steak 48 Del Mar - Filet mignon bone in steak with the side of brussel sprouts and mushrooms they scooped onto our plates. - Steakhouses Near Me - Del Mar, California

Steak 48 has to be one of my all time favorite restaurants. I would no doubt be a regular here if I lived nearby. I swoon over their classy, dark and moody aesthetic. For those who don't know Steak 48 is a creation by the Mastro family. Their sister restaurant Ocean 48 is near me (Newport Beach/Fashion Island) but they do not allow first come first serve seating at the bar and who can be bothered with formal reservations for a spur of the moment evening? While I can't speak for Steak 48's white table cloth dining, their bar area is the best around. Their drinks are stiff and their food (down to their house rolls) - always excellent. We've enjoyed steak and a salad each time we've come. On a bustling evening it can be standing room only. Felix attended to my husband and me our first time here and gave us a memorable experience. We came back a few months later and were lucky to have him serve us again. He's personable and very intuitive. A true gem in the service industry. We'll be back many times over! read more

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The ambiance & the food were phenomenal. We liked the service and their hot towels every after meal until the dessert. The servers were all friendly. read more

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My husband and I enjoyed our Filet Mignon. The Cesar Salad was AMAZING, too. However, I wasn't a fan of the Creamed Spinach (tasted like there was bacon/pork in there). The service was EXCELLENT and the ambiance was very nice, too. Surprisingly, there were a few families with young children. read more

Absolutely phenomenal dinner with my girls! Service was attentive and professional. Fried lobster and popcorn shrimp appetizer, filet, corn, mashed, and mushrooms...delish!!! Ambiance is beautiful and modern. read more

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We were celebrating a very special birthday/occasion. Party of 7. My sister made reservations through open table. Jared was our server and although he was very busy he made the effort to be attentive, helpful and caring. We appreciate that. We started off with Chicken Fried Lobster Tails crispy - chesapeake bay seasoning - green chili aioli They were yummy but I honestly prefer the normal way to cook them. Chopped Napa heirloom cherry tomatoes - radicchio - white balsamic - miso honey - toasted sesame seeds Steak Knife BLT Wedge baby iceberg head - shaft's blue cheese CA - bacon lardon - heirloom cherry tomato 48 Caesar With Warm Poached Egg romaine - poached farm fresh egg - warm croutons I honestly liked the Ceasar Salad over the other salad options. We ordered the following entrees .... Bone-In Filet Mignon* Bone-In Ribeye As far as the meat, we had a slight issue on flavor ( too salty) and medium rare was well done. Once those issues were fixed everything was yummy. Jared was very nice and took care of the error. One thing I was surprised that they have a rub for the meat which gave it the tendency to taste very salty. Chilean Sea Bass* braised** or spiedini - chardonnay - sea salt - cracked pepper The Sea Bass was DELICIOUS! Perfectly cooked, flavorful, flakey and buttery. We ordered the following sides Creamed Spinach chopped spinach - smoked garlic - artichoke hearts - sweet cream Chef Daniel's Au Gratin Potatoes caramelized onion - gouda - mozzarella Boursin Cheese Whipped Potatoes yukon + russets - classic fine herb garlic boursin - sweet cream I think the whipped potatoes were the best of the three sides. At the end, the birthday celebrant was spoiled with beignets on a tree, mini chocolate chip cookies, a chocolate slice of cake. I think that was the highlight of the evening. Overall, our experience was wonderful. Jared made it extra special for us! Thank you! read more

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Steak 48 is hands-down one of my favorite places to dine. Whether it's a special date night or a night out with friends, they always find a way to accommodate me -- even on busy evenings -- and that alone speaks volumes about their hospitality. The staff is consistently professional, and the restaurant is always spotless. The attention to detail is clear from the moment you walk in. One person who especially stands out is Sydney at the front -- she's incredibly friendly and welcoming every time I call. It's such a pleasure speaking with her, and she truly sets the tone for a great experience. As for the food, it's nothing short of amazing. The quality is always top-notch, and on the rare occasion something isn't perfect, they take care of it right away -- no hassle, just genuine care and a commitment to excellence. Steak 48 continues to be a go-to spot for me, and it's easy to see why. Stellar service, exceptional food, and a team that truly values its guests. read more

Honestly one of the best steakhouses I have eaten at in years. Service sets them apart and a high end offering but also approachable. The waiter was knowledgeable and helpful. They made our celebration a success. We shared steak and it was perfectly done. read more

The food was amazing! KISS the chef! The service was outstanding! Our server Peter, made us want every item on the "off menu", and the ambiance is just beautiful! I will come here again and again! Big shout out to Dan the Bartender! Thank you for your exceptional service! read more