7 Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Rancho Santa Fe

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1. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

4.8

Exceptional(9453)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Cardiff By The Sea

Booked 118 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.

2. Jake's Del Mar

4.8

Exceptional(10674)

Price: Moderate

• American • Del Mar

Booked 88 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.

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3. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens

4.6

Exceptional(7219)

Price: Moderate

• Beer Garden • Escondido

Booked 56 times today

At Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, we endeavor to use as much in-season, locally and organically grown produce as possible. It's about much more than freshness and sustainability. Local, organic food--fresh from local growers to your table--simply tastes better and is better for you. With our expansive gardens, patio seating, 36-tap beer systems and select wines you've got a dining experience to satisfy your--body, mind and soul.

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4. Le Papagayo Encinitas

4.6

Exceptional(2288)

Price: Moderate

• American • Encinitas

Booked 16 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. Sbicca - Del Mar

4.5

Awesome(2548)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Del Mar

Booked 12 times today

Sbicca - Del Mar is a hot spot for its outstanding food and service. Reviews rave about the 'excellent food and excellent service', 'great ambiance', and 'fun atmosphere with a nice ocean view'. It's also praised for its 'award-winning cuisine', 'Wine Spectator award-winning wine list', and 'great local spot' feel. With its 'great staff', 'wonderful service' and 'nice ocean view', it's no wonder it's loved by the locals and visitors alike!

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6. Benihana - Carlsbad, CA

3.4

Very Good(3916)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Carlsbad

Booked 38 times today

Benihana in Carlsbad, CA is a hot spot due to its unique dining experience and high-quality food. Guests rave about the 'entertaining chef', 'great food', and 'fun atmosphere'. The restaurant's ambiance is also consistently praised. With its combination of excellent service, good value, and delicious food, Benihana is a go-to place for many.

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7. The Clubhouse Grill at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

4.3

Awesome(149)

Price: Moderate

• American • Carmel Valley

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 fish tacos. Stay and visit a while enjoying wine, beer and craft cocktails.

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

2. Jake's Del Mar

3. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens

4. Le Papagayo Encinitas

5. Sbicca - Del Mar

6. Benihana - Carlsbad, CA

7. The Clubhouse Grill at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

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