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    • John
      San Francisco Bay Area •39 reviews
      4.0
      Dined 2 days ago
      Food is consistent…service (Tammy) was excellent.
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      Nick's Del Mar$$$$• American• Del Mar
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      4.7
    • Cindy
      San Diego •6 reviews
      5.0
      Dined 3 days ago
      We had the most wonderful experience last night. We were a party of 5 & were seated in the Wine room. Ericka was our server & Brody assisted. Ericka was so friendly & accommodating. The service was outstanding. We ordered the fried shrimp 10/10 & the Calamari 10/10 as appetizers, the Filet, NY Strip Steak & the Ribeye Steak all perfectly cooked & sliced to our liking. For sides we had Boursin potatoes, Mac & cheese & the Baked potato. For dessert we shared the Peanut butter pie & the warm Vanilla cake. This is definitely our favorite restaurant & I highly recommend it!
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      Steak 48 - Del Mar$$$$• Steakhouse• Del Mar
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      4.9
    • KathleenGold
      Phoenix / Arizona •7 reviews
      5.0
      Dined 4 days ago
      Emily was great! Food was delicious. Patio is always fun with our dog
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      North Italia San Diego - One Paseo$$$$• Italian• Del Mar
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      4.6
    • KevinGold
      San Diego •52 reviews
      5.0
      Dined 4 days ago
      We were seated immediately and our Server arrived shortly thereafter. SHe was personable & friendly & did a great job. The food was great, as always.
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      South of Nick's - Del Mar$$$$• Mexican• Del Mar
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      4.7
    • RoyGold
      San Diego •12 reviews
      5.0
      Dined 5 days ago
      We frequent this restaurant and simply love it! We were guests at their pre opening night and loved everything about it. We have been regulars ever since. The food is consistent, the service great and I like their selection of beers. A little different and makes a change from so many places who offer much of the staples. We feel their appetizer, the Brussel Sprouts is by far the best in town. We typically have this as a starter if we can, and their portion is generous and crispy! We highly recommend trying this place. You will not be disappointed.
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      Culinary Dropout - Del Mar$$$$• American• Carmel Valley
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      4.6

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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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