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Amalfi Cucina Italiana - San Marcos
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.6
(1113)
A DESTINATION FOR A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a beautiful view of Lake San Marcos as you take in the intoxicating smell of artisan baked pizzas, fresh pastas, and a bottle of your favorite wine. You’ll think you’ve arrived at a far off coastal Italian restaurant.
Eating at Amalfi Cucina Italiana is not just eating, it’s life, art and history served on a dish. Ingredients are the tools used to create the artistry of our dishes which is why we have a commitment to using nothing but the best quality and freshest ingredients. Dishes will feature fresh-caught seafood, locally grown herbs, vegetables & nothing but the freshest homemade Italian staples, such as mozzarella and pasta.
Our chefs are native to Italy, familiar with the uncompromised flavors of their country, and how important food is as part of everyday life. Bringing heritage, professional culinary experience and passion so that any dish you order, provides a delicious authentic Italian experie
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Brickmans Restaurant & Bar (formerly The Grill)
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.4
(134)
Brickmans epitomizes the essence of a charming golf-side eatery, exuding a laid-back country club ambiance that effortlessly cultivates a sense of camaraderie and relaxation. Serving as a beloved community hub, it seamlessly transitions from the ideal 19th hole for golf enthusiasts to the cozy familiarity of your best friend's living room or the lively charm of your fun uncle's country club. 
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Buona Forchetta - San Marcos
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.4
(442)
Buona Forchetta San Marcos, our fifth location, blends award winning Neapolitan-style pizzas and Northern Italian upscale entrees in a family-friendly, approachable space. Located in San Marcos’ North City; a cosmopolitan center, that sparks a strong sense of place and pride among the people who call it home. This location boasts beautiful indoor seating, built for comfort with a luxurious touch, as well as a large, shaded patio. Inside, a gilded oven churns out classic creations, while the main kitchen serves up chef-driven pastas and entrée dishes. Owner Matteo Cattaneo bringing yet another Italian eatery to life for North County residents and visitor
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Fish House Vera Cruz
Top-rated food
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Price: Moderate
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Seafood
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4.4
(256)
Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market in San Marcos, CA is part of Old California Restaurant Row. Fish House Vera Cruz is known for its fresh grilled seafood over mesquite charcoal. Offering the largest selection of fresh fish and seafood in North San Diego County. If you live near Escondido, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside and San Diego area, stop in for our Fresh Fish Market for fresh seafood to grill at home. Our restaurant features multiple Salt Water and Fresh Water fish tanks for a beautiful atmosphere. Check out our full bar and patio for happy hour in San Marcos, CA. We offer private dining and events through our Adobe Room and patio for weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, corporate events and more in San Marcos, CA. Come stop in and Eat Lots of Fish!
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My Yard Live Beer Co
Price: Moderate
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Comfort Food
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3.9
(700)
The “My Yard Live Beer Co.” experience brings together all the elements of a brewery, family-friendly restaurant, community center, park, and a one-of-a-kind live entertainment and events venue. For the young, or young at heart, MYL Beer Co. combines the comforts of your own fantasy backyard with the convenience of a brewery and full-service restaurant. Enjoy our house-smoked meats, or our beers which have medaled at both the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup. My Yard Live Beer Co. has something for everyone!
We also offer an amazing indoor/outdoor bar, walk-up bar service, open seating at the fire pit with a view of the band cabana, and seating throughout the rest of the venue.
MYL Beer Co. can create a semi-private or private event experience including seated or buffet-style scratch kitchen catering, open bar/drink packages, and entertainment booking. For more information please visit https://www.opentable.com/private-dining/restaurant/1047

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San Marcos is a buzzing neighborhood located in North San Diego County. It is known for its Old California Restaurant Row, home to a large variety of eateries with many different types of cuisine. Most restaurants in the neighborhood feature local, freshly caught seafood. North San Diego County is a very multicultural area with a diverse array of international flavors as well. Stop in at one of the city's Mexican restaurants to try a fish taco, a popular local favorite. There is also a great selection of waterfront restaurants serving sushi, classic American and much more. If you are looking into exploring the exciting night life, then the variety of local pubs and breweries would be the perfect stop.

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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in San Marcos. Our customers recommend Amalfi Cucina Italiana - San Marcos, Brickmans Restaurant & Bar (formerly The Grill) and Fish House Vera Cruz

As of Dec 16, 2024 there are 6 restaurants in San Marcos. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.

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