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1500 Ocean

Address: 1500 Orange Ave, Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, CA 92118

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Set within the fashionable and historic Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Ocean is an elegant yet comfortable space with stunning ocean views and contemporary décor, serving coastal Californian fare that emphasizes seafood and fresh produce. Main courses include light options such as seared scallops with squash puree, shaved...

Azul La Jolla

Address: 1250 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037

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La Jolla is prized for its pristine ocean views, white linens, top-notch service and a creative, seasonal menu featuring the best seafood and produce. Menu highlights have included Humboldt Fog fondue with crostini, Grand Marnier-soaked golden raisins and candied walnuts, crab-stuffed sunfish with English pea risotto...

Blanca

Address: 437 S Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075

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Raising the bar for San Diego fine dining, Blanca chef Wade Hageman and restaurateur Seth Baas have achieved the perfect melding of style and substance. The dining room is a vision in shades of white and brown, the food is a study in bright flavors and novel combinations. Prime examples? Pan-seared foie gras with...

California Cuisine

Address: 1027 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

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Long-time Hillcrest destination California Cuisine started using local produce years ago, well before the current trend. The atmosphere is California casual, but quiet and elegant enough for a special occasion or important date. Try to snag a table on the patio for a balmy evening repast. In-season vegetables, seafood...

Delicias

Address: 6106 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

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Delicias, has been supplying Rancho Santa Fe with upscale comfort food for more than decade. The elegant yet casual atmosphere is augmented by indoor and outdoor fireplaces and white linens. Dinner options have wide appeal, with options like smoked salmon pizza with crème frâiche and caviar, goat cheese-stuffed...

Jordan (JRDN)

Address: 723 Felspar St, Tower 23 Hotel, San Diego, CA 92109

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Part of what makes the unabashedly trendy Tower 23 Hotel so stylish is this incredible restaurant. Jordan (also known as JRDN) is a sleek, contemporary space sporting a unique light wall, unsurpassed ocean views and fabulous people watching potential. The food and rinks live up to the hype created by the atmosphere....

Market Restaurant & Bar

Address: 3702 Via de la Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014

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Market's décor – in an earthy palette of persimmon, sage and chocolate – is perfectly suited to chef Carl Schroeder's inventive Asian-tinged cooking. Fresh fruits and vegetables play a prominent role in virtually every dish, from the sushi menu straight through to dessert. Standouts include a blue cheese soufflé with...

Mediterranean Room

Address: 1132 Prospect St, La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla, CA 92037

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The Mediterranean Room's claim to fame is threefold: ocean views, impeccable service and superb seafood. The California-Med menu features standout dishes such as Paella Valencia, prosciutto-wrapped veal tenderloin, and sautéed lemon sole, all with plenty of the freshest seasonal vegetables and fruits. For a real...

Nine-Ten

Address: 910 Prospect St, Grande Colonial Hotel, La Jolla, CA 92037

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Nine-Ten is all about California style, from the contemporary detailing of the dining room to the creative menu. Every plate is vibrant with fresh produce from small local farms: a salad of baby beets with roasted baby carrots, walnuts, candied fennel, arugula and champagne vinaigrette; venison with braised salsify,...

The Restaurant

Address: 5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

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The Rancho Valencia Resort's restaurant is absolutely lovely, set just off a picturesque patio. To bring the outdoors in, the space is dotted with lush potted plants and rustic, whitewashed beams that give an airy atmosphere. It's all well-suited to the food, creations such as panko-breaded abalone with organic radish...

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