Best American Restaurants in Cardiff By The Sea

It truly is one of my favorite restaurants. Come often. Warm welcome by Max, as always, I feel like I'm a part of Waverly family every time I come. Most delicious Kale salad, my favorite and delicious Mocktail. Thank you for your hospitality and the best service. I will see you soon.

We have been regulars at Jake’s over the years. It’s about the best atmosphere you could ask for. It’s very exclusive but very beach casual which makes it so comfortable. Great service every time we go there. They don’t serve the main course until you are ready…this is such an exception to most restaurants around town that are pushing you to finish and move on. All around thumbs up!!!

Had a lovely time; first time sitting inside, which was a great choice considering the weather was so windy and rainy. Had three apps first; Little Neck clams were fantastic, as was Baked Brie and coconut shrimp. Always eat the Brie first when it arrives at the table; as it will stay warm and melted to the end; then move on to the shrimp and clams last. Main courses of Surf and Turf plus a NY steak were also great. This was a tremendous 25th anniversary dinner.

We had wonderfully delicious enchilada dinners ! One was the steak , moist flavorful and tender and the other we upgraded to all lobster .. Being from the Boston area , we were impressed with the flavor combinations and amount of meat in the dinners :-) the service was attentive and noise level and decor fun and festive !! Well done South of Nicks Del Mar !!

The Caesar salad was even BETTER than before! The addition of the red pepper coulis, the Parmesan cup, and the little (not too spicy) peppers was FABULOUS! It was even more perfect with the generous portion of salmon. This will be a go-to meal for sure. And I think the Lobster bisque had even more lobster pieces than usual—it’s ALWAYS divine!