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Steak 48 - Del Mar
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(1,596)Del Mar - 2
Jake's Del Mar
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(10,527)Del Mar - 3
Nick's Del Mar
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(1,414)Del Mar - 4
The Pony Room
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.8(1,516)Rancho Santa Fe - 5
Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(9,260)Cardiff By The Sea
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Campfire
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(5,303)Carlsbad - 2
Addison By William Bradley
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.8(1,884)Del Mar - 3
Matsu
Price: Very Expensive•Creative Japanese•4.6(62)Oceanside - 4
Nick’s on State
Price: Moderate•American•4.9(1,906)Carlsbad - 5
Haven
Price: Expensive•Californian•4.4(177)Encinitas
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Jeune et Jolie
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French•4.9(4,110)Carlsbad - 2
Cucina Enoteca - Del Mar
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.5(2,747)Del Mar - 3
Mille Fleurs
Price: Very Expensive•French American•4.8(2,307)Rancho Santa Fe - 4
Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(4,621)Carlsbad - 5
264 Fresco
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.4(2,614)Carlsbad
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- KkirkVIPSan Diego •258 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoEnjoyed our late lunch - impressive service. Recommend as a local gem.More infoFish BoonPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Carlsbad•4.8
- JJimSan Diego •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoService was excellent. We requested a heated table outside, but 2 of our party were still too cold and the staff accommodated us by seating us back inside. A mistake was made getting an order entered properly into the computer, but the server immediately dealt with it - the late dish was immediately comp'ed and a replacement amazingly appeared within minutes. All of the staff were friendly and gracious. Food was delicious and good value. I highly recommend Stone Brewery.More infoStone Brewing World Bistro & GardensPrice: Moderate• Beer Garden• Escondido•4.7
- DDebbieVIPSan Diego •34 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThis restaurant is a great find. Great menu, selection, good food, and nice ambience.. will definitely come back here.More infoBuona Forchetta - San MarcosPrice: Moderate• Italian• San Marcos•4.4
- DDavidSan Diego •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoPotions were generous and reasonably priced. Fish was cooked and seasoned to perfection (mesquite grilled). New England clam chowder is literally the best I’ve ever tasted. My Cadillac margarita was only $13, also delicious. Service was very good (would have rated “excellent” but for the fact that she didn’t check back after we were served our entrees to see if everything was okay, which it WAS). Overall grade: AMore infoFish House Vera CruzPrice: Moderate• Seafood• San Marcos•4.5
- TTonyVIPSan Diego •3 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoMason was a great server. Good was great. Atmosphere was perfect.More infoBrickmans Restaurant & Bar (formerly The Grill)Price: Moderate• American• San Marcos•4.5
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San Marcos is a buzzing neighborhood located in North San Diego County. It is known for its Old California Restaurant Row, home to a large variety of eateries with many different types of cuisine. Most restaurants in the neighborhood feature local, freshly caught seafood. North San Diego County is a very multicultural area with a diverse array of international flavors as well. Stop in at one of the city's Mexican restaurants to try a fish taco, a popular local favorite. There is also a great selection of waterfront restaurants serving sushi, classic American and much more. If you are looking into exploring the exciting night life, then the variety of local pubs and breweries would be the perfect stop.
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in San Marcos. Our customers recommend Amalfi Cucina Italiana - San Marcos, Brickmans Restaurant & Bar (formerly The Grill) and Fish House Vera Cruz
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