Best Casual Restaurants in San Marcos

Saturday @ Stone Escondido is pretty busy. We had reservations for 6 and were seated within 5 min. Easy to use online ordering system brings food, beer, and service as needed. Always a great selection of beers. Standout food items were the steak frits, barramundi, chicken schnitzel sandwich. Will definitely return.

Campfire was AMAZING. Everything about the experience from the hostess stand, bar, and table was great. We immediately made plans to come back. We had the oysters, porridge bread, asparagus, octopus, and steak and we can’t wait to come track and try more!

Whenever we want to celebrate a special day (anniversary, birthday), we always love to come to Fish House Vera Cruz in San Marcos. The fish is excellent and cooked to perfection and the sides compliment it. We always ask the servers what looks good today and they have never steered us wrong. Love, love, love this place.

Our Christmas dinner at Brickmans Restaurant & Bar was truly delightful! The location itself is charming, but the festive Christmas decorations elevated the ambiance, creating a warm and inviting holiday atmosphere. We opted for the pre-fix dinner, and it was absolutely worth every penny. The meal was not only delicious but also perfectly portioned and shareable, making it ideal for a family gathering. Dining at 5 PM allowed us to enjoy a relaxed and unhurried experience, soaking in the festive vibes. The restaurant is incredibly family-friendly, making it a perfect spot to gather with both friends and loved ones during the holidays. The excellent customer service was the cherry on top—attentive, warm, and professional throughout our meal. Overall, Brickmans Restaurant & Bar provided us with a memorable Christmas dining experience, and we can’t recommend it enough for anyone looking to celebrate in a cozy and welcoming setting.

Great neighborhood restaurant, amazing Food, drinks top notch and our server was awesome!! Will go back!!