After a nice date with my wife and shopping for some gifts, we finally decided to stop by Carruth…read moreCellars. We went with the wine tasting flight and it was a great way to explore their lineup. I usually go for the Zinfandel, but this time the Sauvignon Blanc ended up being my favorite--bright, crisp, and super refreshing. The Rosé, "Unicorn," Zinfandel, and Cabernet all brought their own solid character too, from light and fruity to rich and structured. Perfect spot in Cedros Design District to grab a glass, relax on the front patio, and people watch after walking the shops. Super chill coastal vibe, friendly service.

Carruth Cellars is a tucked‑away barn‑style winery with a walk‑up counter and a casual "sit…read morewherever you want" setup. The vibe is relaxed, but overall the experience felt pretty average. Prices are on the steeper side, and the wine itself was just okay. No one really checks in on you, so the service leans very hands‑off. Water is self‑serve, and they have a few small snacks you can grab and pay for, but nothing that stands out. A simple, no‑frills stop -- nothing special, but fine if you're already in the area and want a quick glass.

This place is great! Super friendly and helpful staff. And a great area to grab a booth in the…read morecorner, grab some great food and drinks while you hunker down for a bit of work if needed. Great vibe in music, and the food was tasty! Ordered the sweet potato fries, grilled cheese. And this place was so chill with just staying for a bit to enjoy the food and doing some work over the weekend

Audrey is the talk of the town!!!! I assume it is for her incredible hospitality and service. I…read moredon't even work in dining anymore and not only do (my clients) speak so highly of Postino; but rave about her that makes even ME blush. (Not to make it about me still, but my husband and I are body artists and people yap at us frequently telling us to go here and ask if she is there and if we can get bruschetta or just to tell her hi lol) I love North (I'm biased) BUUUUUT I got to give credit where credit is due!!!! Audrey makes the experience giggly, fun, professional, and yummy all at the same time. Thank you on behalf of all of BFs clients and employees at the shop speaking very highly of Audrey and Postinos. You surely create the best experience when they head over. It is definitely more people than you think. You're a boss bitch. Whenever I look at people in my family and I assume they are at their peak -- they just keep growing. You seem like you'd fit in quite nicely with the women in my fam. Thanks for coming to my TedTalk. If anyone who is reading this and planning on going to Postino: YA BETTER ASK FOR AUDREY TO AT LEAST SAY HI :) (Pro Tip: I also heard she likes trinkets, I brought her a teeny tiny little troll figurine once and her smile made my day) PS: I will write a food and drink review right after this sorry I had to rave about our incredible server(?)/bartender(?)/manager(?) sorry she did it all I'm not even sure lololol

It was a really good experience. And the food was fantastic. I would recommend it to people…read morevisiting the area

Stopped in Local Roots one early evening for some sushi and kombucha. A bit of a strange mix, but…read morehey I like both things so why not. One wall is fully open which is nice for fresh air and light, and the inside has a very casual vibe. Loved the kombucha (both hard and non-alcoholic) though sadly did not take a picture of it. I thought the sushi and edamame were both just okay. The rolls were a 3/5 in my opinion (a bit bland and pricey at $19/roll), and I wasn't a fan of the edamame (a little overcooked and didn't love the sauce). However, my boyfriend loved the edamame sauce, so I guess to each their own. Ultimately, I'd come back for the kombucha but would look elsewhere if I wanted sushi.

Tara was absolutely amazing!…read more We had such a great experience at Solana Beach Kitchen, and Tara made it even better. She was super friendly, attentive, quick, and genuinely made us feel taken care of the whole time. Great service, great energy, and she made the meal feel easy and enjoyable. Definitely recommend asking for Tara if you go -- she's awesome!

Tried SB Kitchen for lunch. Sat outside under an umbrella. Plenty of parking during lunch and the…read moreshopping center this is part of had a parking garage at the back. Service was okay. I had to remind the waitress I hadn't gotten my drink and had to ask for the check at the end. The food was just okay. I got the Hot Chick chicken sandwich and my friend got the classic burger and we split them. Neither had much flavor, which really surprised me with the chicken sandwich as it's supposed to be Cajun spiced. We both paid the extra $4 to change the fries to truffle fries. That had the most flavor of anything.

It was a wonderful section of the restaurant to host a company holiday…read more The staff and service were excellent and drinks served on point by Olivia. Our dinner was buffet style and our food options were excellent. Mushroom Pizza Salmon Salmon with mixed veggies Chicken with asparagus Palenta And veggie rigatoni Best of all... there were quite a bit of extra food and Cucina had to go containers for us to take home!!!

Wow, we had a great meal from start to finish! Our server was so nice and on top of it! Our water…read morecups were never empty and she made sure everything went smoothly. The fresh pasta is CHEF's KISS. We really loved how chewy they were. I am a sucker for passion fruit so the passion fruit curd pavlova really was the cherry on top for our meal. We'll be back!

food 8/10 service 7/10…read moreambiance 10/10 amazing views and great seating. Love coming here whether for brunch or hanging out at the outdoor bar. Del opus foods that are soooooo tasty.

A little slice of Cheers in beautiful Del Mar. IYKYK. The…read moremushroom flat bread was seriously the best flatbread I have ever had. I wish I had space in my belly to eat the whole thing, but it was filling. The dough and the mushrooms were perfect, and I love the greens on top. Now, for those of you who don't know what Cheers is, scroll on by. However, the poem recites right at sunset was perfect. Not only great to hear, but it truly brought warmth to the place, it was fun to have a common purpose for this giant and very busy bar/restaurant to cheers to, and definitely put a smile on my face. Reminded me of everyone yelling "Norm!"

Amazing food from around the world . You can fine food without additives. US puts way to junk in…read morefood that isn't good for us . Service is tried and true. . The store is absolutely set up beautifully and the organic products are many.. go there and support their great work.

This place is a gem in Del Mar. Great and friendly service, good wine and beer selection and…read moreexcellent sushi. Really recommend it.

Brought some out of town guests to Sbicca, right around sunset so the sky was gorgeous and…read moretemperature just right for an outdoor meal. Our server, Vinny was attentive and friendly, offering suggestions and answering questions from the group. For the table we got the Brussels sprouts and bacon wrapped shrimp, our table was 4 and the order comes with 3 but Vinny let us know we could add one so everyone could try, I would have liked a fully wrapped shrimp, however, flavor/crunch & emulsion served underneath were spectacular. Filet mignon tacos- so yummy- smaller bites of steak will be my request next time as it was harder to eat before taco fell apart. Buttermilk chicken and bluefin were other dishes ordered, all were a hit. The crème brûlée was on the thinner side of the custard family but delicious nonetheless. Apple crisp tasted like fall, despite it being 70 degrees out, good for sharing.

I am finally breaking down and writing this review, as I am brokenhearted about how Sbicca is no…read morelonger the experience it used to be. This was my wife and I's second visit since the change in ownership, and the first time we forgave them thinking they would get it together. But we did wait a couple of years before we came back. So I made a reservation on a Saturday evening at 6 and we arrived on time. The table we were offered was a very small 2 seat right at the host podium, on the patio. Looked pretty quiet so I was a little disappointed, but ok. So the evening starts ok, we get our drink order in and an app. Just after our wine came they said sorry, can we take your table? They were rearranging for a large group expected later. So we held everything in our hands or laps while they dragged our table away. Good news is they brought a slightly larger one. Ok, still hanging in there. But now for the next 20 minutes they are dragging solar heaters around, moving tables, and in the process, ignoring us because they have all this to do. But our dinner eventually comes and the rearranging is done, but the large party starts to arrive. Turns out, of course, our server was their server. So things slowed WAY down for us but we did get a dessert order in, which was to be accompanied by a glass of port we were to share. After 10 minutes the dessert came and the server clarified with us we only wanted one glass. Affirmed. They disappear for 20 minutes to serve the big group. So our dessert included ice cream, it's starting to melt, we are trying to hang on...and after all this time our server comes over to tell us they are out of port. Now we're 30 minutes plus after ordering, that's pretty bad. So now we eat our dessert, really not enjoying it because of the service. Finally, waiting for our check, the owner comes over. It's been almost an hour since our dessert order. He apologizes profusely that there was a misunderstanding...they do have port...then with a flourish he produces a glass and says it's on the house. We would have sent it back but I think we were a little shocked at unaware he was Tone deaf to the situation. Three hours. $350. Miserable experience. Goodbye Sbicca, we miss the old.

The Kraken is easily one of my new favorite dive bars. It's been around since the '70s, and it…read morestill has that wonderfully unapologetic coastal biker-bar personality. It's exactly the kind of place that looks like it has some stories to tell, and probably shouldn't tell half of them. The vintage décor, random ornamentation, pool tables in the back, and laid-back crowd give the place an incredible amount of character. Everyone was having a good time, the bartender was quick, professional, and genuinely fun, and the drinks were surprisingly well-priced for being this close to the coast. We happened to come in while The Kaotics were playing, and these guys absolutely crushed it. Classic rock covers, great energy, and a packed bar enjoying every minute of it. Huge shoutout to the band! Cold drinks, pool tables, classic rock, good people, and decades of coastal character. The Kraken isn't trying to be anything other than The Kraken, and that's exactly why it's so damn fun.

Good: It's a decent bar during the day time: You can actually talk to people and easily get a…read moredrink. You can see the ocean and the vibe is chill. Bad: It's a terrible bar on the weekends. Sure, sometimes there is good live music, but it's hard to get a drink, it's packed full of a-holes, the staff is also overwhelmed a-holes, and there's no view. But it's sometimes full of cougars though for the Marines, good luck boys.

This was our first time visiting the tavern and the venue…read more Whitney was our server. Excellent and friendly service! Everyone was great! Our party of four decided to have the Lime in da Coconut and Gin Blossom cocktails. Very tasty! Appetizers were enticing, so we tried the Wagu meatballs, crispy firecracker shrimp, and lobster dumplings. One order of each was enough to allow each of us to have a piece or two of each appetizer, which was a great and cost effective way to taste the delicious food. The entrees we had were the chicken enchiladas, herb crusted salmon, macadamia nut crusted sea bass, and the blackened ribeye. Again, absolutely delicious! The tavern itself is not huge. The dark walls are covered with colorful and interesting posters. Really nice! The restrooms were clean and well maintained. Always a big plus! Overall wonderful dinner! That time we saw Ricki Lee Jones and Mike. Fun show! We will be back with a much larger party to enjoy the food, and see Rachel and Tilray. Looking forward to another great time! Thank you! Nancy

We've been to the BU probably 15 times over the past few years and had mostly good experiences…read more Tonight's concert with Samantha Fish was the worst concert experience I've had anywhere. We dined in the adjacent restaurant, The Tavern, so that we could be among the first patrons admitted to the general seating venue. We got in early, 6:30 for a 7:30 show and sat off to the left near the side bar. The area is raised a couple steps then has more elevated seats above. We sat where we usually sit and got ready for the show. About 15mins before the show late comer patrons, after finding no seats stood directly in front of us. There is a large standing room area in the center but this area just behind ADA seats is always off limits for standing as it blocks the aisle way toward the rear exit. When we told the security guard he said he couldn't ask them to move. The front desk said the same. I think they oversold the show and therefore allowed about 20 people to stand directly in front of seats, blocking the view of the dozens of patrons sitting. I'll reconsider a return to the BellyUp in the future as watching the backs of people and being unable to see the stage is a waste of time and money