Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Cardiff By The Sea

37 restaurants available nearby

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1. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

4.8

Exceptional(9184)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Cardiff By The Sea

Booked 60 times today

Pacific Coast Grill's oceanfront venue features unique Pacific Coastal cuisine, an oyster bar, select sushi rolls, and a plethora of seafood choices, delicious steaks and more! There are two levels of dining at the new PCG with every dining seat in the house carefully planned to have an ocean view. There are bars on both levels and a heated outdoor patio and a deck with one of the best views of the Pacific Ocean and the line up at Cardiff Reef. You can watch surfers, kite surfers, dolphins, whales and spectacular sunsets from throughout the restaurant.

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2. Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff

4.5

Awesome(7177)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Solana Beach

Booked 74 times today

Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.

3. Ki's Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1025)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Cardiff By The Sea

Booked 15 times today

During these trying times, we are trying to adjust our service so that customers feel safe but still have a great Ki's experience. Daytime service is as it always has been: order at the counter and the food will be brought to you in the seating area we have created outside under the tents. Night-time is full service. Sunday through Thursday is upstairs. The tables are spaced far apart and there is an option of being out on the front deck for parties of two. On Friday and Saturday, we will be offering full service in both seating areas of upstairs and under the tents outside. Ki's is a perfect fit for its local beach community culture. We provide food options that serve the needs of people who enjoy the outdoors and have a high degree of awareness for their health, fitness and well being. And Ki's is more than just a 'health food' option for many. It is simply great food for anyone-professionals, families looking for a home-cooked meal or friends hanging out enjoying some tasty eats.

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4. Steak 48 - Del Mar

4.9

Exceptional(1495)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Del Mar

Booked 72 times today

At Steak 48, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. Our diverse menu will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood, and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Also enjoy classic cocktails and an extensive award-winning wine list. At Steak 48, We encourage all of our guests to get dressed up for a great experience, here is a link to our dress code that you can share with your guests. https://www.steak48.com/steakhouses/del-mar-california/dress-code/ You are going to have a great time!If you need any special accommodations or flowers reach out to us at the host desk! We look forward to seeing you soon!

5. Jake's Del Mar

4.8

Exceptional(10446)

Price: Moderate

• American • Del Mar

Booked 61 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.

6. Poseidon

4.8

Exceptional(5593)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Del Mar

Booked 17 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.

7. Valentina

4.7

Exceptional(1809)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • Encinitas

Booked 10 times today

A small neighborhood Spanish restaurant in a cute California beach town called Leucadia.we play music and serve wine, tapas, some cocktails and thoughtful hospitality with some dim lighting in a lively environment.We look forward to welcoming you.

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8. Brigantine Del Mar

4.6

Exceptional(2752)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Del Mar

Booked 20 times today

A San Diego tradition since 1969, the Brigantine has received many accolades in our 40+ year history. "BEST SEAFOOD", "BEST CASUAL SEAFOOD", "BEST HAPPY HOUR", and even "BEST SWORDFISH IN THE WORLD", according to USA Today.Well-known for our signature Clam Chowder, Grilled Swordfish, and Crème Brûlée, the Brigantine is a favorite among locals for consistently fresh seafood, succulent steaks and grilled meats. Perched between the spectacular Pacific Ocean and the hills of Rancho Santa Fe, the Del Mar Brigantine sits high above the action of the Del Mar racetrack.A lushly landscaped garden offers an unparalleled setting for weddings and outdoor-themed events. Indoors, a formal dining room looks out to the garden through floor-to-ceiling french doors. For more casual dining, the glass-enclosed deck is a year-round favorite.The Del Mar Brigantine serves dinner 7 nights a week, lunch Monday-Saturday, and brunch each Sunday.

9. Pacifica Del Mar

4.5

Awesome(4848)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Del Mar

Booked 21 times today

Perched atop the Del Mar Plaza in the heart of the Village, Pacifica Del Mar has remained a local gem for years as one of the neighborhood’s most sought-after places to dine, wine and gather with friends and family. Their menu showcases casual and inspired fare - like fresh seafood, steak and pasta - complimented by an award-winning wine list and creative cocktails.Whether you choose to dine on their cozy ocean view patio, or join them in our vibrant dining room or bar, their warm service and great food and drink will provide a memorable dining experience.We look forward to seeing you at Pacifica Del Mar. Please note that in an effort to give our staff enough time to turn over and sanitize tables between diners, reservations will be limited to an hour and a half for parties of 4 or less, and 2 hours for parties 5+. We thank you for understanding and helping us keep things safe for you.

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10. Le Papagayo Encinitas

4.4

Awesome(2257)

Price: Moderate

• American • Encinitas

Booked 15 times today

Le Papagayo blends New American and Pacific Coast cuisine to create an amazing fine dining experience. The Chef and Myself combine the freshest of local ingredients and flavor to create a unique character for each meal created from scratch. Dining at Le Papagayo is a full experience that will delight all your senses. Amazing food and a warm and inviting dining room which looks like an art gallery are all part of the experience.We also offer a heated patio and unplugged live music every night.

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NancyVIP
San Diego •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food was tasty and the service very good. Jake’s was totally full (Xmas Eve lunch) and it was very noisy.
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Jake's Del MarPrice: Moderate• American• Del Mar
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4.8
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Richard
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We were greeted with a welcome and they remembered from my reservation that this was my wedding anniversary. We choose an indoor seat by the window. The waves looked nice as we could see them roll in. The food was very good. We had the Shrimp Dumplings which was good--sort of like a Chinese potsticker, but soft. I had the Lobster and Shrimp Chowder, excellent. My wife had the Mixed Organic Greens, very good. We shared both. For our main course I had the Seafood Pasta lobster, shrimp, scallop & mahi with smoked tomato sauce, Thai basil & parmesan. I liked it very much. My wife had the Pacific Paella grilled lobster tail, mahi, clams, scallops, shrimp & saffron Arborio rice, very good. The quantity of those dishes was more than what we expected--we could have just ordered one or the other and shared.
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Pacific Coast Grill - CardiffPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Cardiff By The Sea
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4.8
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Kathleen
San Diego •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This was the second year that I was able to celebrate my birthday at Steak 48, and again, it did not disappoint. They really make you feel special on your special day, and the food and service were outstanding. Thank you for making our dining experience an absolute pleasure. We will definitely be back again for another wondering evening out.
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Steak 48 - Del MarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Del Mar
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4.9
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Robin
San Diego •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great meal every time we eat at the Chart House. Never disappoints.
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Chart House Restaurant - CardiffPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Solana Beach
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4.5
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AnnabellVIP
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The sunset special was amazing—I would highly recommend the cioppino dish and the the curry! Super affordable for a high quality large meal.
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Ki's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Californian• Cardiff By The Sea
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4.7

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1. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

2. Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff

3. Ki's Restaurant

4. Steak 48 - Del Mar

5. Jake's Del Mar

6. Poseidon

7. Valentina

8. Brigantine Del Mar

9. Pacifica Del Mar

10. Le Papagayo Encinitas

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