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.

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

I met my friend at Postino today for a little catch-up, and it was a great experience! I love all…read morethe restaurant/food options at One Paseo, so I'm glad I finally got to try this one. We came at a bit of an odd time, so they had plenty of seating. In terms of food, my friend and I ordered a build-your-own bruschetta board. From most to least favorite, I'd rank the flavors as follows: 1) sweet n spicy pepper jam/goat cheese, 2) Mexican street corn, 3) smoked salmon/pesto, 4) mozzarella/tomato/basil. I think the goat cheese one looks very unassuming, but it was super flavorful! Mexican street corn was also a unique option I'd recommend. And for all of these options, the bread was delicious, toasted yet not too crunchy. I loved the presentation of this! We also ordered two drinks. I got the strawberry gin blossom cocktail. It was good, pretty sweet, and didn't taste too strongly of alcohol. Service was also amazing. I sprained my ankle, so I've been on crutches, and the host was very considerate in seating me somewhere accessible. Our waiters were very attentive, too! There was seating inside and outside the restaurant. I think sitting outside would be nice at night! There is also a clean bathroom inside. I never have too much trouble with parking at OnePaseo. Overall, I liked Postino, would recommend it, and would return here! I think I want to return at night--it would be so vibey sitting outside, catching up with friends. I'll be back!

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.

Great local spot. Good sushi. Pet friendly which is a plus plus. Good table service and they have a…read moreyummy pineapple hard tea. Ambiance is casual and very local.

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!

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!"

Ordered the Yellow Fin Tuna Poke Board. Was very impressed with all of the items on the board…read more The ambiance was nice. The view is beautiful. The service was wonderful. Food was served relatively quickly as well.

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.

On this visit we had dinner at the Tavern first. I really liked this restaurant and I would come…read moreback here when not attending a show. The menu has an option for everyone. So many good choices I had a hard time deciding what to order. Great trivia and history on the walls with pictures of past performers from many years back. So fun! I look forward to coming back and trying different things

One of our long-time local favorites. In warm weather, we enjoy the patio and watching the…read moreever-changing array of characters ambling along South Cedros, some destined for shows at The Belly Up. The inside dining room and bar is cozy and decorated with posters from musical acts. Tavern is popular before shows and we go early on weeknights to beat the crowds and enjoy the food. The menu is reasonably priced. The tasty pan seared lemon and butter scallops on linguine was $29. The lobster tacos are $28, with the lobster chunks in a bowl with a subtle tomato sauce, and choice of torillas, with Spanish rice and black beans. Tavern has a full bar and a short but excellent wine list, reasonably priced, and mostly from California. Wines by the glass start at $11 and go to $14. A bottle of William Hill, Central Coast, Chardonnay, wsa $42 and the Rombauer Carneos, $65. Corkage is $25. Most cocktails are $15. It has local beers on draft and in the cans. Service is always fast and friendly. They check regularly for water refills, and any thoughts on the meal. We enjoy the casual, neighborly feel to the Tavern. A California beach town classic.