Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Sorrento Valley

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

North San DiegoSan Diego

Areas

Cardiff By The SeaCarlsbadCarmel ValleyDel MarEncinitasLa Jolla

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

MICHELIN

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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A photo of North Italia San Diego - One Paseo restaurant

1. North Italia San Diego - One Paseo

4.5

Awesome(1595)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Del Mar

Booked 65 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.

2. Jake's Del Mar

4.8

Exceptional(10601)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Del Mar

Booked 43 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.

3. Poseidon

4.8

Exceptional(5662)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Del Mar

Booked 62 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.

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4. Coya Peruvian Secret

4.4

Awesome(662)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Del Mar

Booked 12 times today

Located next to Del Mar beach on 11th street, Coya Peruvian Secret Restaurant offers award winning gourmet Peruvian- Cali fusion Peruvian cuisine in charming cottage house under a tree. All seats are outside tucked in greenery so its in all casual seating. Voted best Seafood by locals and best Latin American in SD we are primally seafood place but we also proudly serve great meat choices, like our surf and turf with Rib Eye, traditional Lomo with Filet mignon, lamb stew with New Zealand lamb, excellent short rib with sweet potatoes and Peruvian half roasted chicken. If you seeking cozy color full vibe full of magic for a date or family reunion we are perfect choice. You will astonish your party with unforgettable flavors. Take them of a gourmet trip to Peru and back tonight.

5. Mille Fleurs

4.8

Exceptional(2323)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French American • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 8 times today

**Please note: Patio requests must call the restaurant to confirm availability for patio dining, as availability is very limited due to table spacing.* Nestled in the heart of the historic and charming village of Rancho Santa Fe, just four miles inland from Del Mar, Mille Fleurs offers magnificent California food presentation with extraordinary French flair. The exquisite yet comfortable French country décor with inviting outside patio provides an atmosphere that is gracious, warm and welcoming. Mille Fleurs has received numerous accolades including: "Top 25 in America" from Food & Wine Magazine "Far and away the best restaurant sampled in greater San Diego" quoted in The New York Times as well as "Best French" and "Best of the Best" in San Diego Magazine. Our award winning wine cellar offers over seven hundred choices spanning the globe and varying greatly in price. A mile down the road is the Chino's Family Farm where our chef heads every day to get fresh ingredients.

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6. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

4.8

Exceptional(9359)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Cardiff By The Sea

Booked 81 times today

Pacific Coast Grill's oceanfront venue features unique Pacific Coastal cuisine, an oyster bar, select sushi rolls, and a plethora of seafood choices, delicious steaks and more! There are two levels of dining at the new PCG with every dining seat in the house carefully planned to have an ocean view. There are bars on both levels and a heated outdoor patio and a deck with one of the best views of the Pacific Ocean and the line up at Cardiff Reef. You can watch surfers, kite surfers, dolphins, whales and spectacular sunsets from throughout the restaurant.

7. Pacifica Del Mar

4.5

Awesome(4896)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Del Mar

Booked 37 times today

Perched atop the Del Mar Plaza in the heart of the Village, Pacifica Del Mar has remained a local gem for years as one of the neighborhood’s most sought-after places to dine, wine and gather with friends and family. Their menu showcases casual and inspired fare - like fresh seafood, steak and pasta - complimented by an award-winning wine list and creative cocktails.Whether you choose to dine on their cozy ocean view patio, or join them in our vibrant dining room or bar, their warm service and great food and drink will provide a memorable dining experience.We look forward to seeing you at Pacifica Del Mar. Please note that in an effort to give our staff enough time to turn over and sanitize tables between diners, reservations will be limited to an hour and a half for parties of 4 or less, and 2 hours for parties 5+. We thank you for understanding and helping us keep things safe for you.

8. The Pony Room

4.8

Exceptional(1554)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 44 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.

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9. Beeside Balcony Del Mar

4.6

Exceptional(1448)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Del Mar

Booked 15 times today

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.

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10. Tamarindo Latin Kitchen- Del Mar

4.7

Exceptional(935)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Del Mar

Booked 34 times today

Tamarindo Del Mar **NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER**Kitchen closes promptly at 9pm Sunday-Thursday and 10pm on Friday+Saturday's.

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From verified diners like you

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NoelleVIP
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined today
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
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4.5
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Marcia
Phoenix / Arizona •309 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day 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
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4.8
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Cynthia
San Diego •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Mar 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
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4.8
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StuartVIP
San Diego •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Feb 2025
Excellent service, great presentation, tasted great. Worth a visit, look forward to going back.
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Mille FleursPrice: Very Expensive• French American• Rancho Santa Fe
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4.8
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Larry
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Feb 2025
Coya Peruvian is a very authentic Peruvian Restaurant with amazing food, drinks and ambiance. Be sure to have a Pisco Sour to start (just like in Peru) and the Ceviche. Rodrigo is amazing!
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Coya Peruvian SecretPrice: Moderate• Peruvian• Del Mar
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4.4

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