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- CCharityvipSan Diego •48 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoOur new favorite neighborhood sushi spot! Always friendly and great service and delicious sushi.More infoFish BoonPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Carlsbad•4.9
- DDaniSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoMy boyfriend and I had an amazing time here on date night. We had some incredible service despite how busy they were. The food was hot, fresh, delicious, and great presentation. And the BEER! OMG! My fave!! Big shout out to our waitress Mackenzie, she was incredible!More infoStone Brewing World Bistro & GardensPrice: Moderate• Beer Garden• Escondido•4.6
- MMaryanneOrange County •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoI’ve been going to Fish House Vera Cruz for many years. The food is consistently good and the staff are very friendly and accommodating .More infoFish House Vera CruzPrice: Moderate• Seafood• San Marcos•4.4
- JJanellevipSan Diego •9 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoVery festive! Had a wonderful time & great wait staff!More infoBrickmans Restaurant & Bar (formerly The Grill)Price: Moderate• American• San Marcos•4.4
- MmariselaSan Diego •2 reviews5.0Dined on Oct 12, 2024we celebrated my dads birthday brunch and it was our first time here. everyone was super awesome from the moment we walked in. we were so shocked that the portions were HUGE. i highly recommend sharing. (order the crispy broccoli- it’s so delicious!) the drinks were super yummy too!! my dad loved the breakfast shot and my mom loved ray ray’s coffee cocktail! overall a great experience and can’t wait to go back soon.More infoMy Yard Live Beer CoPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• San Marcos•3.9
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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
As of Dec 16, 2024 there are 6 restaurants in San Marcos. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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