Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Cardiff By The Sea

24 restaurants available nearby

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1. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

4.7

Exceptional(9148)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Cardiff By The Sea

Booked 82 times today

Pacific Coast Grill's oceanfront venue features unique Pacific Coastal cuisine, an oyster bar, select sushi rolls, and a plethora of seafood choices, delicious steaks and more! There are two levels of dining at the new PCG with every dining seat in the house carefully planned to have an ocean view. There are bars on both levels and a heated outdoor patio and a deck with one of the best views of the Pacific Ocean and the line up at Cardiff Reef. You can watch surfers, kite surfers, dolphins, whales and spectacular sunsets from throughout the restaurant.

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2. Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff

4.4

Awesome(7125)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Solana Beach

Booked 57 times today

Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.

3. Ki's Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1019)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Cardiff By The Sea

Booked 9 times today

During these trying times, we are trying to adjust our service so that customers feel safe but still have a great Ki's experience. Daytime service is as it always has been: order at the counter and the food will be brought to you in the seating area we have created outside under the tents. Night-time is full service. Sunday through Thursday is upstairs. The tables are spaced far apart and there is an option of being out on the front deck for parties of two. On Friday and Saturday, we will be offering full service in both seating areas of upstairs and under the tents outside. Ki's is a perfect fit for its local beach community culture. We provide food options that serve the needs of people who enjoy the outdoors and have a high degree of awareness for their health, fitness and well being. And Ki's is more than just a 'health food' option for many. It is simply great food for anyone-professionals, families looking for a home-cooked meal or friends hanging out enjoying some tasty eats.

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4. Le Papagayo Encinitas

4.4

Awesome(2253)

Price: Moderate

• American • Encinitas

Booked 20 times today

Le Papagayo blends New American and Pacific Coast cuisine to create an amazing fine dining experience. The Chef and Myself combine the freshest of local ingredients and flavor to create a unique character for each meal created from scratch. Dining at Le Papagayo is a full experience that will delight all your senses. Amazing food and a warm and inviting dining room which looks like an art gallery are all part of the experience.We also offer a heated patio and unplugged live music every night.

5. Valentina

4.8

Exceptional(1795)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • Encinitas

Booked 26 times today

A small neighborhood Spanish restaurant in a cute California beach town called Leucadia.we play music and serve wine, tapas, some cocktails and thoughtful hospitality with some dim lighting in a lively environment.We look forward to welcoming you.

6. Pacifica Del Mar

4.5

Awesome(4835)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Del Mar

Booked 22 times today

Perched atop the Del Mar Plaza in the heart of the Village, Pacifica Del Mar has remained a local gem for years as one of the neighborhood’s most sought-after places to dine, wine and gather with friends and family. Their menu showcases casual and inspired fare - like fresh seafood, steak and pasta - complimented by an award-winning wine list and creative cocktails.Whether you choose to dine on their cozy ocean view patio, or join them in our vibrant dining room or bar, their warm service and great food and drink will provide a memorable dining experience.We look forward to seeing you at Pacifica Del Mar. Please note that in an effort to give our staff enough time to turn over and sanitize tables between diners, reservations will be limited to an hour and a half for parties of 4 or less, and 2 hours for parties 5+. We thank you for understanding and helping us keep things safe for you.

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7. Cocina de Barrio Encinitas

4.6

Exceptional(115)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Encinitas

Booked 8 times today

*Brunch hours are on a walk-in basis only.Cocina de Barrio by Chef Jose J. FloresWelcome to Cocina de Barrio, the newest modern-urban Mexican restaurant located in Encinitas, CA! We are proud to feature the culinary richness of Oaxaca as well as other Mexican regions. Stop by and enjoy our bar stocked with plenty of tequila and mezcal selections, beer, and wines sourced from Valle Guadalupe.Don't forget to join us during our weekend brunch (where we add a Mexican kick) and our happy hour every Monday-Friday from 3-5pm! Stay Chido!

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8. Beeside Balcony Del Mar

4.4

Awesome(1413)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Del Mar

Booked 13 times today

Beeside Balcony is a hidden gem in old Del Mar, CA with a relaxed seaside chic décor where guests enjoy global mediterranean cuisine and ocean views from the covered outside balcony. A third generation chef of Spanish and Italian descent, and hailing form Paris, France, Christophe's restaurant career began at 17 in the kitchen of his father's restaurant in Pasadena when they first emigrated to the USA. Upon returning to southern California in 2011, Christophe spent 8 years as the managing partner of Eddie V's Prime Seafood in La Jolla. Here he deepened his knowledge of sourcing and cooking the freshest seafood available, while delivering world class service. The laid back coastal vibe of Del Mar, combined with the attention to detail from Christophe's fine dining background, infuses Beeside Balcony with an easy elegance that elevates any gathering, and makes the perfect backdrop to showcase his global mediterranean menu.

9. Mille Fleurs

4.8

Exceptional(2274)

Price: Very Expensive

• French American • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 10 times today

**Please note: Patio requests must call the restaurant to confirm availability for patio dining, as availability is very limited due to table spacing.* Nestled in the heart of the historic and charming village of Rancho Santa Fe, just four miles inland from Del Mar, Mille Fleurs offers magnificent California food presentation with extraordinary French flair. The exquisite yet comfortable French country décor with inviting outside patio provides an atmosphere that is gracious, warm and welcoming. Mille Fleurs has received numerous accolades including: "Top 25 in America" from Food & Wine Magazine "Far and away the best restaurant sampled in greater San Diego" quoted in The New York Times as well as "Best French" and "Best of the Best" in San Diego Magazine. Our award winning wine cellar offers over seven hundred choices spanning the globe and varying greatly in price. A mile down the road is the Chino's Family Farm where our chef heads every day to get fresh ingredients.

10. Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(525)

Price: Moderate

• American • Solana Beach

Booked 12 times today

Newly remodeled, the much airier Tavern is all about art, music, and above all great food. Open for lunch and soon to include evening dining, the Tavern adds a distinctly Mexican/Pacific Coast set of flavors to the local fine dining scene.We are located in the heart of the Cedros Design District, within walking distance of the Amtrak station. The style is casual with indoor and outdoor dining ( plus bar seating). The patio, which can accommodate 18 guests, looks out onto the shop-lined Cedros Avenue and can be separated from the main dining area for private events.*Please note* Our restaurant welcomes walk-ins during our Lunch hours from 11:30 am- 3:30 pm. *Tavern restaurant will be closed for dinner (Lunch will remain open Monday and Tuesday when the belly up is dark)*Please check our website for the most up-to-date hours*

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Robertvip
San Diego •240 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
There are always many ways to praise Valentina, but in few words it is one of the best, if not the best, dining experiences in all of San Diego county.
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ValentinaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• Encinitas
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4.8
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Ann
San Diego •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food and the service here is above and beyond excellent. A bit pricey, as is everywhere else. Our only discomfort was the noise level - it was difficult to carry on a conversation. But this is one of our favorite go-to places and so will return - and highly recommend it!
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Pacific Coast Grill - CardiffPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Cardiff By The Sea
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4.7
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Vi
San Diego •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I love the big dining room upstairs where I can look out to the ocean. Also, I used the ramp at the back for the first time because, at 85, the stairs are getting treacherous for me. I love Ki's!
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Ki's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Californian• Cardiff By The Sea
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4.7
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David
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Our experience was great. We were seated by the window with a view of the ocean. The food was prepared to perfection. Simply a wonderful time.
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Chart House Restaurant - CardiffPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Solana Beach
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4.4
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Rosemary
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
So Much Fun!! Great food and service… Band was great not too loud or crazy just fun with their choices of songs…Will be back everytime company comes to visit
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Le Papagayo EncinitasPrice: Moderate• American• Encinitas
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4.4

Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Cardiff By The Sea

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

2. Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff

3. Ki's Restaurant

4. Le Papagayo Encinitas

5. Valentina

6. Pacifica Del Mar

7. Cocina de Barrio Encinitas

8. Beeside Balcony Del Mar

9. Mille Fleurs

10. Tavern

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