Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Mira Mesa

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Bay ParkCarmel ValleyChula Vista / BonitaDel MarGrantvilleKearny Mesa

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A photo of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Diego, CA | Scripps Ranch restaurant

1. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Diego, CA | Scripps Ranch

4.3

Awesome(986)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Scripps Ranch

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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2. California English

4.6

Exceptional(538)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Sorrento Mesa

Booked 17 times today

Located in the Sorrento Valley, California English is the newest culinary creation from celebrity chef, Richard Blais. Blais is creating an all-day menu for California English that’ll interpret classic British dishes through the lens of Southern California ingredients.The idea is a fusion of sorts: the laid-back California lifestyle that makes San Diego so unique, mixed with a cozy pub convivial atmosphere where you can meet friends (or mates) for a pint after work, set up a client lunch with fresh oysters on the menu or have a cozy family dinner over a Sunday roast. Everything on the menu is made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients that make for fresh and flavorful dishes. The effortless vibe of casual yet stylish makes for the perfect place to celebrate the joy of the unexpected coming together to make the perfect culinary match.

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3. Gravity Heights Sorrento Valley

4.7

Exceptional(1216)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Sorrento Mesa

Booked 30 times today

We’re not out to take the San Diego beer scene by storm or reinvent the wheel because the truth is, there’s no shortage of good breweries in San Diego. Instead, our aim is to pair that good beer with the same delicious food, exceptional service and genuine hospitality we’re known for so you never have to compromise one for the other again. Tucked away in Sorrento mesa, our 12,000 square foot brewpub includes a full service restaurant, an event space, an expansive and lush outdoor beer garden and a pretty stellar team to make sure you always have good food in your mouth and a solid beer in your hand.

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4. The WineSellar & Brasserie

4.9

Exceptional(1018)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Sorrento Mesa

Booked 10 times today

Established in 1988, The WineSellar & Brasserie is San Diego's premiere destination for fine wine and exquisitely crafted locally sourced, organic fare. Consistently ranked among OpenTable's Top 10 local restaurants, The Brasserie has been honored with either Wine Spectator's "Grand Award" and "Best Of Award Of Excellence" every year since our inception. With your meal, enjoy a bottle from the adjoining WineSellar boutique wine shop or choose a wine from our award-winning list. Either way, you’ll find an outstanding selection of unique small-production wines not found anywhere else. Not in the mood for wine? Choose from our rotating list of craft beers or seasonally available craft cocktails.

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5. The Clubhouse Grill at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

4.3

Awesome(150)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Carmel Valley

Booked 1 time today

Come for classic grill fare and gorgeous fairway views. Golfer or no, The Clubhouse Grill is your place for a pre-round pick-me-up or laid-back lunch. Enjoy appetizers including chips & guacamole, salads, sandwiches and lunch favorites including shrimp tacos. Stay and visit a while enjoying wine, beer and craft cocktails.LIVE LIMITLESS - Join the rewards program designed with you in mind. As a member of ALL – Accor Live Limitless, you’ll earn points on dining, experiences and hotel reservations at more than 5,000 hotels worldwide. Enroll here: https://bit.ly/3gvDtJG

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6. The Amalfi Llama - San Diego

4.5

Awesome(452)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • University City/Golden Triangle

Booked 41 times today

The Amalfi Llama reimagines the culinary landscape by seamlessly merging the allure of a rustic live-fire steakhouse with the flavors of Italian cuisine, a culinary haven where genuine cooking, down-to-earth cuisine and stylish flair intertwine. Guests embark on a journey from Southern Patagonia to the Mediterranean coast of Italy as they indulge in a multisensory experience that transcends boundaries – from the soothing cream decor to the intimate ambiance of crackling embers accompanied by the melodies of vintage Italian vinyls. Embracing the essence of a modern farmhouse, The Amalfi Llama revolves around an open parrilla grill and wood-burning oven, harnessing fire, smoke, coals and embers to craft dishes. The restaurant’s ethos also meets design with Latin American and Mediterranean influences, resulting in an inviting environment adorned with light woods, natural light and subtly elegant finishes, defying traditional steakhouse and Italian restaurant conventions.

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7. South of Nick's - Del Mar

4.7

Exceptional(690)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Del Mar

Booked 70 times today

An essential stop in San Diego for Southern California Mexican Cuisine.South of Nick's Mexican Kitchen & Bar features Classic Mexican favorites, prime steaks and seafood with a So Cal twist. Fine Tequilas & Margaritas Our food and drink meets the highest standards of quality, freshness and seasonality and combines both modern-creative and traditional styles of cooking. Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Nick’s culture is personified by its Ladies and Gentlemen – professionals who share a single focus and are inspired and committed to offering great service and creating positive memorable experiences.

8. Jake's Del Mar

4.8

Exceptional(10601)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Del Mar

Booked 23 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.

9. Duke's La Jolla

4.5

Awesome(6674)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • La Jolla

Booked 117 times today

We are open for indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery! Visit dukeslajolla.com to view our menus or place an online takeout order.You don’t need to cross the Pacific to get a taste of Hawaii. Duke’s La Jolla is San Diego’s island-inspired home, honoring the Ambassador of Aloha, Duke Kahanamoku, with coastal cuisine of Hawaii, craft cocktails and a genuine spirit of aloha. It’s the same authentic hospitality and panoramic ocean view that you’ll find at all of the California and Hawaii Duke’s restaurants, paying tribute to the Duke and welcoming you to celebrate life like the legend himself.

10. Barbarella

4.3

Awesome(869)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• European • La Jolla

Booked 7 times today

Barbarella is a restaurant and full bar located on Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores. Adorned with an eclectic mix of art and boasting plenty of outdoor seating, Barbarella a one-of-a-kind culinary gem with executive Chef Lynn Crawford!

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Brandon gave us great service. It was relaxing and fun.
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Gravity Heights Sorrento ValleyPrice: Moderate• American• Sorrento Mesa
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4.7
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NancyVIP
San Diego •14 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
This was my second visit to the restaurant. The food is good but pricey. My risotto was a bit watery and simply warm, not hot. Other guests enjoyed the Fish and Chips which are giant portions. The best part of the meal was our server JAMES. A delightful person with much charm and wonderful guest interaction. Be sure to ask for him, he made up for my lacking risotto.
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California EnglishPrice: Expensive• American• Sorrento Mesa
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4.6
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Edward
Philadelphia County •865 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 1, 2025
We enjoyed our meal at Winesellar. My wife had 2 appetizers- the delicious escargot tart, which was more like a flatbread, and the assorted mushrooms. I chose the beautifully-prepared octopus and a tasty ribeye. We complimented the meal with a bottle of Chateauneuf-du-Pape from their extensive wine list. Service was friendly and professional.
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The WineSellar & BrasseriePrice: Expensive• French• Sorrento Mesa
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4.9
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Jun
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
Nice experience, ala carte is the way to go to save vice the $54/ person AYCE
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Diego, CA | Scripps RanchPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Scripps Ranch
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4.3
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ALEX
San Diego •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
Service was slow but friendly. Food was delicious and the view is beautiful.
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The Clubhouse Grill at Fairmont Grand Del MarPrice: Expensive• American• Carmel Valley
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4.3

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