Best Seasonal Restaurants in Rancho Santa Fe

32 restaurants available nearby

1. Mille Fleurs

4.8

Exceptional(2277)

Price: Very Expensive

• French American • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 18 times today

**Please note: Patio requests must call the restaurant to confirm availability for patio dining, as availability is very limited due to table spacing.* Nestled in the heart of the historic and charming village of Rancho Santa Fe, just four miles inland from Del Mar, Mille Fleurs offers magnificent California food presentation with extraordinary French flair. The exquisite yet comfortable French country décor with inviting outside patio provides an atmosphere that is gracious, warm and welcoming. Mille Fleurs has received numerous accolades including: "Top 25 in America" from Food & Wine Magazine "Far and away the best restaurant sampled in greater San Diego" quoted in The New York Times as well as "Best French" and "Best of the Best" in San Diego Magazine. Our award winning wine cellar offers over seven hundred choices spanning the globe and varying greatly in price. A mile down the road is the Chino's Family Farm where our chef heads every day to get fresh ingredients.

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2. North Italia San Diego - One Paseo

4.5

Awesome(1533)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Del Mar

Booked 66 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

3. Dolce

4.7

Exceptional(704)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 14 times today

Dolce is a high quality, inviting atmosphere and the perfect Ranch neighborhood hideaway. Intimate and lively, Dolce offers delicious local, rustic wine-country inspired cuisine, fine wine and occasions for joyful gatherings.

4. Davanti Del Mar

4.5

Awesome(441)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Del Mar

Booked 18 times today

Welcome to Davanti Enoteca in Del Mar. We offer a delicious twist on rustic Italian cuisine paired with an extensive wine list and creative cocktails. Our chef driven menu is geared towards family style shareable plates, homemade pastas, pizzas and a fantastic assortment of meats and cheeses. Enjoy the lively wine bar ambiance and decor. By the way, you can't miss our Focacia di Recco! Ci vediamo presto!

5. Poseidon

4.8

Exceptional(5571)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Del Mar

Booked 51 times today

The minute you walk into Poseidon, you’ll be swept by the fabulous view. You couldn’t be closer to the sand and the beach than sitting at Poseidon on their beautiful outdoor patio. With such a spectacular ocean view, you’ll experience breathtaking sunsets and during the right season even catch a glimpse of the whales migrating up or down the coast. The bar offers a large circular firepit, which is nice on those chilly fall or winter nights. Off to the side of the bar is a split level dining room offering every table a panoramic view of the beach and the ocean. For decades, Poseidon has delighted both local San Diegans and the tourists that love the beach.

6. Jake's Del Mar

4.8

Exceptional(10393)

Price: Moderate

• American • Del Mar

Booked 105 times today

Aloha friends of Jake’s Del Mar! We are open for indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery. Visit jakesdelmar.com to view our menus or place a takeout order online!Jake’s is the quintessential California oceanfront dining experience. The eclectic menu compliments the casual, yet elegant restaurant atmosphere right on the Del Mar shore. With chef-driven California coastal fare, craft cocktails, and unforgettable ocean views, it’s the best of the west coast. Whether for a date night or a celebration with friends and family, Jake’s serves up something special every time.

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7. AR Valentien at The Lodge at Torrey Pines

4.8

Exceptional(2506)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • La Jolla

A.R. Valentien, the signature restaurant at the AAA Five Diamond resort The Lodge at Torrey Pines, features innovative California cuisine served in a breathtaking setting overlooking the Torrey Pines Golf Course and Pacific Ocean coastline. Executive Chef Kelli Crosson uses only the best local provisions, and the menu changes daily depending on what's offered at local farmers' markets, as well as from other local growers, ranchers and fishermen. The restaurant's wine list features California wines exclusively, including a variety of boutique wineries from throughout the state. A.R. Valentien’s sophisticated design includes artwork from the restaurant’s namesake, Albert Robert Valentien, and a spacious outdoor terrace. Special events include the seasonal Artisan Table dinner series and Celebrate the Craft, an annual charity event benefiting The Ecology Center.PLEASE NOTE: We will be temporarily closed starting Dinner, October 13 - March 2025, due to kitchen enhancement renovations

8. AVANT

4.5

Awesome(1653)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Poway / Rancho Bernardo

Booked 9 times today

AVANT is the signature Forbes Four-Star rated restaurant at Rancho Bernardo Inn, offering elevated contemporary California cuisine that unites culinary influences and flavors from Baja California with French techniques and inspiration. Crafted by Chef de Cuisine Sergio Jimenez, the seasonal menu uses the freshest local ingredients and produce from The Inn's on-site garden. Regional Sommelier & Cellar Master Joe Baumgardner has curated an award-winning wine cellar for AVANT, from limited production wines around the globe to bio-dynamically farmed selections, offering the perfect pairing for each course. AVANT's cocktail program serves up imaginative libations ranging from light to direct, all complemented by playful presentations and artistic touches. The essential San Diego dining experience is set in inviting indoor and outdoor spaces with stunning views of the surrounding resort.

9. 20|TWENTY

4.3

Awesome(1152)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carlsbad

Booked 13 times today

Named for its picture-perfect views of the Pacific coastline, 20|TWENTY offers contemporary California cuisine that is globally inspired, yet locally sourced from within a 40-mile radius. At the helm of Chef Jason Luke, minimalistic dishes put fresh, seasonal ingredients at the forefront while maintaining flavorful profiles that embrace Southern California’s coastal palette. Do not miss our brunch on Sundays from 10AM - 2PM, bottomless mimosas $18!Complimentary Valet Parking

10. Shimbashi Izakaya

4.6

Exceptional(976)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Del Mar

Booked 19 times today

Shimbashi's theme is based on the Izakaya, a Japanese tapas restaurant. We offer a multi-faceted menu that can be used as a pairing with sake for the light eater or sophisticated dinner entrées served in the Japanese tradition. Our menu changes with the season making each dining experience a new adventure.

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Joanalia
California Central Coast •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Restaurant it’s super nice. The service is amazing and the food outstanding. We will definitely be back soon.
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Davanti Del MarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Del Mar
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4.5
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Lauren
San Diego •44 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
All of our entrees at our lunch were really good and you can’t beat the view. Service was attentive and friendly. This is a neighborhood gem that we love bringing out of town guests to.
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PoseidonPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Del Mar
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4.8
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Erays
Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The best French dinner I had in years, great service lovely place
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Mille FleursPrice: Very Expensive• French American• Rancho Santa Fe
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4.8
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Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always great service and good food. It’s definitely one of my favorites in San Diego.
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North Italia San Diego - One PaseoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Del Mar
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4.5
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Davidvip
San Diego •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Great food in a really nice neighborhood restaurant. Live music was playing (we were there on a Friday), which was very good, but maybe a little loud. We asked for a table off to the side and it was perfect. If Dolce reads this, our server, Jeff, was excellent. He read the table really well. Right balance of attentiveness and giving us room to chat. Great job.
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DolcePrice: Moderate• Californian• Rancho Santa Fe
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4.7

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32 restaurants available nearby

1. Mille Fleurs

2. North Italia San Diego - One Paseo

3. Dolce

4. Davanti Del Mar

5. Poseidon

6. Jake's Del Mar

7. AR Valentien at The Lodge at Torrey Pines

8. AVANT

9. 20|TWENTY

10. Shimbashi Izakaya

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