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Beeside Balcony Del Mar, Del Mar, CA

Beeside Balcony Del Mar

4.5 (1482)
$31 to $50
Contemporary European
1201 Camino Del Mar, Suite 200, Del Mar, CA 92014

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christophe Cevasco
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate private events for up to 150 guests reception style or up to 90 sit down dinner style. We have several options for semi private groups as well. Please contact our sales team for more information http://www.beesidebalcony.com
  • Neighborhood
    Del Mar
  • Cross street
    12th Street
  • Parking details
    Underground parking access off of 12th Street and parking with handicap space in the back off of Maiden Ln.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,482 people are saying

Beeside Balcony Del Mar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beeside Balcony Del Mar is a charming spot with "always the best food and ambiance" and a "true local gem" reputation. Diners love the "excellent menu, especially for seafood," and the "delicious and beautiful presentation" of dishes. The views are spectacular, and the "service was fantastic." Perfect for a relaxing dining experience.
1,482 Reviews
  1. Christal

    Cancun1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my birthday at this lovely restaurant on Sunday :) Although late seating despite our reservation, we still felt welcomed. The staff was great w/ accommodating dogs on the patio. Service was wonderful. Plenty food & drink options. You also can’t beat the view & weather at this location. I would definitely visit this location again.

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  2. Eric

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Before the good points; the Denver steak was literally the toughest, chewiest piece of meat I have ever had in my 50+ years of life. The cheapest cut of meat from wherever you could imagine could not have out done how embarrassed I felt for them, serving this steak. When the kind waitress asked how was our meal, I said to myself, practice humility and let my wife respond regarding her fish but stay silent regarding the steak. It didn’t matter that this steak was part of their 3 course special; someone there should be sample tasting before bringing this out to customers. The rest of the experience, ambiance (5) , waitress (5) service and food (3 overall) ranged from satisfactory to good; just stay away from their steak.

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  3. Harry VIP

    San Diego45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food with good service, a little loud on balcony, street noise. Takes San Diego restaurant card which makes good value.

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  4. William

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food in a quaint atmosphere along with stellar service

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  5. philippe VIP

    Orange County21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great eat there! Fantastic food and drink! Great menu great brunch! A must !

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  6. Vicki VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been here once before and had a good experience. Unfortunately this time it was different. We were seated quickly and had drinks served quickly which was a good start. The service was lacking from there on. We ordered the 3 course dinner and decided on the Cioppino. This was lacking almost all flavor and the seafood was sparse and over cooked. We kept waiting for our waitress to come by and ask us how we liked it because we wanted salt and pepper. Had to get up from table to find her. Then while we were half way through our Cioppino the servers came out with our entrees and wanted to put them on the table without asking if we were done with our first course. The timing was very rushed and really interrupted our first course. Then we had the sea bass entree which was cooked nicely topped with a chopped salsa but there was nothing else served with it and it was lacking interest in taste and presentation. The desserts were the highlight. Delicious and beautiful presentation. It would be nice to have consistent quality throughout for this price point!
    Beeside Balcony Del MarResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Vicki. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience at Beeside Balcony Del Mar didn't live up to your expectations. We take your feedback on the service and the taste of our dishes very seriously. It's disappointing to hear that our Cioppino and Barramundi dish didn't hit the mark this time. We're glad you enjoyed our desserts though! We'll take your comments into consideration as we strive to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better dining experience in the future.

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  7. Yas VIP

    San Diego43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best food and ambiance. A true local gem. Wonderful service and delicious food and wine!

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  8. Gordy

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and solid atmosphere, recommend to all!

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  9. Kelly VIP

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately, it seemed like our table got deprioritized with slow service. One round of drinks, entrees, and dessert took almost 3 hours to complete. We watched multiple other tables come, eat, and go in the time we were there. We had to walk our check up to the front because our table kept being walked by, even though the restaurant was starting to empty out. None of it was acknowledged at all. It honestly felt purposeful and left a bad taste in our mouth. The food was fine, but didn’t feel worth the time or money spent.
    Beeside Balcony Del MarResponded on May 20, 2025
    Hi Kelly Hey Kelly, We're really sorry to hear about your experience at Beeside Balcony Del Mar. We always strive to provide excellent service and we regret that we didn't meet your expectations this time. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, but we understand that the overall experience was less than satisfying. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely address this issue with our team to ensure it doesn't happen again. We hope you'll give us another chance to show you the quality service and dining experience we're known for. Best, The Management Team

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  10. Suzanne VIP

    San Diego14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I wish the Octopus dish was like the last time, the entire tentacle but this time was cut into pieces and overcooked (chewy).
    Beeside Balcony Del MarResponded on May 20, 2025
    Hi Suzanne! I'm sorry to hear that the octopus was not like you remembered it. I wanted to let you know that because of feedback like yours, we have changed the octopus back to its previous preparation and presentation. So we hope you'll be back to try it! I will be sending you a GC for your next visit! -Guen

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FAQs

Beeside Balcony Del Mar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 481-9889.

Beeside Balcony Del Mar is rated 4.5 stars by 1482 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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1201 Camino Del Mar, Suite 200, Del Mar, CA 92014

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    12th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Del Mar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European, Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Underground parking access off of 12th Street and parking with handicap space in the back off of Maiden Ln.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christophe Cevasco
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate private events for up to 150 guests reception style or up to 90 sit down dinner style. We have several options for semi private groups as well. Please contact our sales team for more information http://www.beesidebalcony.com
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