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- RRuthmarieOrange County •12 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoMegan our Server - lovgly personality, perfectly attentive without being smothering. My shrimp mole - maybe the BEST taste of ANYTHING I have VER had! Pomegranate martini was tasty & just potent enough. Excellent experience all the way around! A++More infoJake's Del MarPrice: Moderate• American• Del Mar•4.8
- NNeilvipSan Francisco Bay Area •21 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat choice for lunch or dinner. Variety of interesting cocktails. Chips are served with salsas and bean dip. Nice salad mains and the duo of enchiladas with mole and green sauce are delicious.More infoSouth of Nick's - Del MarPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Del Mar•4.7
- IibisvipUtah •4 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOutstanding dinner & service We shared 16oz filet mignon served family style & the lobster which was as the appetizer but we had both served family style together, as a side we had the potatoes sliced. It was all excellent. Abigail our server was very attentive to all our requests & service was perfect. You will never go wrong having dinner at Steak 48.More infoSteak 48 - Del MarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Del Mar•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinerSan Diego •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe went there with friends for dinner for my husband‘s birthday. We sat on the patio. It was warm on a December night. The food was amazing. The service was spectacular. It was easy to make a reservation with OpenTable. We will definitely go back to North Italia at One Paseo in the future. More infoNorth Italia San Diego - One PaseoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Del Mar•4.5
- LELouiseESan Diego •14 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 1, 2023worth every penny and every calorie - bravo chef bradley and staff!More infoAddison By William BradleyPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Del Mar•4.8
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As a northern San Diego neighborhood, Carmel Valley is an ideal place dine on authentic Mexican food, Italian cuisine, and even Japanese fare. Order fresh guacamole or a large Mexican platter that includes fish, beans, steak, and cornbread. If you’re craving something Italian, then consider ordering the paccheri Emiliana or the salmone escada. When it comes to the area’s Japanese fare, try menu items such as a rice bowl, the vegan miso shoyu or a fusion dish like the carnitas-filled steamed buns. If traditional American cuisine is your thing, then you’ll come across plenty of dining choices that fit this bill. Bar and grill establishments in the area serve up burgers, steak, and chicken. In Carmel Valley, the good food makes it easy to stay full.
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Healthy restaurants located in Carmel Valley include Ambrogio15 Del Mar, Vittorio's Italian Restaurant- San Diego and Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Carmel Valley are Vittorio's Italian Restaurant- San Diego, Ambrogio15 Del Mar and Amalfi Cucina Italiana - Carmel Valley
Bottomless brunch in Carmel Valley is available at Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Amalfi Cucina Italiana - Carmel Valley and Vittorio's Italian Restaurant- San Diego
The most romantic restaurant in Carmel Valley is Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Restaurants in Carmel Valley with a great view include Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, The Clubhouse Grill at Fairmont Grand Del Mar and Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar
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