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Best Seasonal Restaurants in Carmel Valley

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A photo of North Italia San Diego - One  Paseo restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1595)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Del Mar
Booked 66 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
A photo of Ambrogio15 Del Mar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(221)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Carmel Valley
Booked 4 times today
Ambrogio15 Del Mar is a modern Italian restaurant located inside the Skydeck at Del Mar Highlands Town Center. In partnership with Michelin-starred Chef Silvio Salmoiraghi from Ristorante Acquerello in Milano, the menu features creative Italian cuisine, including signature pastas, risottos, paper-thin crust pizzas, and seasonal dishes made with sustainable ingredients. The restaurant also boasts an award-winning Italian wine list curated from organic, natural, and biodynamic producers in Italy, offering a sophisticated yet approachable dining experience.
A photo of Poseidon restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(5663)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Del Mar
Booked 54 times today
The minute you walk into Poseidon, you’ll be swept by the fabulous view. You couldn’t be closer to the sand and the beach than sitting at Poseidon on their beautiful outdoor patio. With such a spectacular ocean view, you’ll experience breathtaking sunsets and during the right season even catch a glimpse of the whales migrating up or down the coast. The bar offers a large circular firepit, which is nice on those chilly fall or winter nights. Off to the side of the bar is a split level dining room offering every table a panoramic view of the beach and the ocean. For decades, Poseidon has delighted both local San Diegans and the tourists that love the beach.
A photo of Jake's Del Mar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(10601)
Price: Moderate
• American • Del Mar
Booked 39 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.
A photo of The Pony Room restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1554)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Rancho Santa Fe
Booked 55 times today
The Pony Room is a favorite among locals and resort guests alike. In addition to an extensive selection of all expressions of agave spirits, it is also home to one of Southern California's most impressive wine and hand-crafted, seasonally inspired signature cocktail lists. The Pony Room serves exceptional, American inspired comfort classics with daily specials.Live Music 7 nights a weekJoin us every Saturday and Sunday for Brunch on our beautiful hacienda inspired terraces from 11am to 2pm.
A photo of Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(258)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Carmel Valley
Booked 23 times today
A transparent authentic cultural experience of Asian infused cuisine, continuously redefining “fresh”.
A photo of Rustic Root - Solana Beach restaurant
4.3
Awesome(60)
Price: Moderate
• American • Del Mar
Booked 65 times today
Modern rooftop destination featuring local, seasonal cuisine & craft cocktails in stylish surrounds.
A photo of Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar restaurant
4.0
Excellent(1372)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Carmel Valley
Booked 3 times today
Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar combines the spirit of a beloved Parisian brasserie with a farm- and sea-to-table philosophy that celebrates the bounty of Southern California. Savor modern renditions of French brasserie classics including a hearty bouillabaisse, escargot, duck cassoulet, fruits de mer tour and tender filet de boeuf. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in the shaded terrace surrounded by fragrant blooms, or immerse yourself in the convivial atmosphere of our indoor dining room.Amaya’s menu is defined as much by an allegiance to French tradition as it is to Southern California’s bounty through the seasons. LIVE LIMITLESS - Join the rewards program designed with you in mind. As a member of ALL – Accor Live Limitless, you’ll earn points on dining, experiences and hotel reservations at more than 5,000 hotels worldwide. Enroll at https://bit.ly/3gvDtJG
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4.6
Exceptional(440)
Price: Moderate
• American • Del Mar
Booked 4 times today
Here at Arterra enjoy one-of-a-kind, locally inspired food with a commitment to sourcing seasonal, sustainable ingredients. Our culinary team shines a focus on supporting local San Diego Farmer’s markets and purveyors. Indulge in our curated sushi menu by Sushi Chef Andew Ho. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails featuring local distillers, and innovative signature wine list, and a selection of bottled and draft beers from the area’s top craft breweries.
A photo of Cucina Enoteca - Del Mar restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2755)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Del Mar
Booked 37 times today
Say hello to the sister restaurant of San Diego’s award winning CUCINA urbana! CUCINA enoteca’s menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, traditionally coursed or served family-style, and made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Enjoy wine by the glass or visit the wine shop and select a bottle from over 100 selections at retail price ($10 corkage fee applies).

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  • NoelleVIP
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had an enjoyable dining experience. Our waiter was attentive, the service was good and the food was tasty. We were a group of 8 (two families) and sat off to the side at a round table. It was a bit quieter there which was good for conversation. We will definitely return.
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    North Italia San Diego - One PaseoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Del Mar
    4.5
  • MarciaVIP
    Phoenix / Arizona •310 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Lovely Oceanside dinner with delicious fresh seafood and nice wine list. Had delicious creamy seafood clam chowder, split a Greek salad and enjoyed the ahi tuna entree and the evening special including pecan crusted salmon, a large prawn, large scallop, so yummy! Highly recommend this place!
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    PoseidonPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Del Mar
    4.8
  • MelissaVIP
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Attentive and efficient service and outstanding cuisine.
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    The Pony RoomPrice: Very Expensive• American• Rancho Santa Fe
    4.8
  • ang
    Utah •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We have been to the Pacific Beach location and loved it. This time we went to Del Mar and again, fabulous evening. The Pacific Beach location is quieter, more conducive to sipping a glass of wine from the excellent wine menu while one waits for the order to arrive. The Del Mar location is snappier, lively but still quite manageable in terms of having a conversation at the table. In both locations the staff is one of the main reasons to come! Very knowledgeable, we appreciated that our wait person was well versed in the menu and pairings and provided great suggestions. Super friendly, honestly, we felt like family. My suggestion! if you go, go big! We had a dinner guest that wanted a salad, a vegan pizza. Then when the cannoli (developed by a michelin star chef) arrived at the table, he couldn't resist and asked to have his pizza boxed up and got the cannoli instead!! Happiness all around. We are eating the pizza now, for lunch the next day. The food is top notch and i know i speak with authority... my family is from Aqueseria, a small village on Lake Como, i know Italian food! This place is a stand out, not to be missed. thanks
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    Ambrogio15 Del MarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Carmel Valley
    4.6
  • Cynthia
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 2, 2025
    Great food, great service and a truly great view of the Pacific!
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    Jake's Del MarPrice: Moderate• American• Del Mar
    4.8
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