Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Sorrento Valley

18 restaurants available nearby

1. Jake's Del Mar

4.8

Exceptional(10444)

Price: Moderate

• American • Del Mar

Booked 90 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.

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2. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

4.8

Exceptional(9182)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Cardiff By The Sea

Booked 108 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.

3. Red Tracton's

4.7

Exceptional(1707)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Del Mar

Booked 8 times today

East coast style Steakhouse and Supper Club with roots dating back 75 years plus . Red Tracton's is know for serving only the finest in Prime Beef and Seafood. Quality and quantity is Reds trademark. Live entertainment Tuesday - Saturday at the Piano bar.

4. Sbicca - Del Mar

4.6

Exceptional(2513)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Del Mar

Booked 5 times today

Sbicca - Del Mar is a hot spot for its outstanding food and service. Reviews rave about the 'excellent food and excellent service', 'great ambiance', and 'fun atmosphere with a nice ocean view'. It's also praised for its 'award-winning cuisine', 'Wine Spectator award-winning wine list', and 'great local spot' feel. With its 'great staff', 'wonderful service' and 'nice ocean view', it's no wonder it's loved by the locals and visitors alike!

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5. Il Fornaio - Del Mar

4.4

Awesome(2370)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Del Mar

Booked 36 times today

Step inside Il Fornaio and take a culinary journey through Italy. Early mornings bring rustic, crisp crusted bread hot from the oven accompanied by the scent of fresh brewed espresso. During lunch and dinner hours, pastas and flavorful sauces simmer while meats and vegetables roast over hot coals. Bottles of wine from small, regional wineries are uncorked to complement the dishes, which have been crafted in the custom of Italy's chefs, bakers and homemakers. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Repeat winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

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6. The Clubhouse Grill at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

4.3

Awesome(152)

Price: Expensive

• American • Carmel Valley

Booked 3 times today

Come for classic grill fare and gorgeous fairway views. Golfer or no, The Clubhouse Grill is your place for a pre-round pick-me-up or laid-back lunch. Enjoy appetizers including chips & guacamole, salads, sandwiches and lunch favorites including shrimp tacos. Stay and visit a while enjoying wine, beer and craft cocktails.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 here: https://bit.ly/3gvDtJG

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7. Javier's - La Jolla

4.6

Exceptional(3524)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • La Jolla

Booked 151 times today

Javier's in La Jolla is a hot spot because of its rich heritage of elevated Mexican cuisine, captivating ambiance, and a warm, friendly environment. With a vast selection of tequilas and fine wines, it's praised for its authentic and delicious food, excellent service, and inviting atmosphere. As one review puts it, 'The quality of food was very authentic with plenty of rich Mexican flavors as well as beautiful presentation. The venue itself is very sophisticated.'

8. Duke's La Jolla

4.6

Exceptional(6547)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • La Jolla

Booked 110 times today

We are open for indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery! Visit dukeslajolla.com to view our menus or place an online takeout order.You don’t need to cross the Pacific to get a taste of Hawaii. Duke’s La Jolla is San Diego’s island-inspired home, honoring the Ambassador of Aloha, Duke Kahanamoku, with coastal cuisine of Hawaii, craft cocktails and a genuine spirit of aloha. It’s the same authentic hospitality and panoramic ocean view that you’ll find at all of the California and Hawaii Duke’s restaurants, paying tribute to the Duke and welcoming you to celebrate life like the legend himself.

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9. Eddie V's - La Jolla

4.9

Exceptional(5630)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • La Jolla

Booked 101 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic creative cocktails and enjoy signature appetizers.

10. Catania

4.8

Exceptional(2069)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 17 times today

Inspired by an Italy road-trip Chef Ryan and I (Arturo) took back in 2008, we’re pleased to introduce Catania, the newest member of the Whisknladle Hospitality family. Here, we’ll be featuring simple, seasonal and authentic Italian Coastal Cuisine (None of the Italian version of TexMex you see most other places). Our commitment to authenticity will be evident in our use of wood burning ovens and grills, an all Italian wine list as well as an exclusively craft Italian Beer program. (Yes, Italy has an amazing craft beer movement nobody’s heard about.)

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San Diego •44 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our waiter, Jay, was outstanding!!!!! Personable, knowledgeable, and attentive
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Il Fornaio - Del MarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Del Mar
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4.4
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DavidVIP
San Diego •33 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We were taken to a quieter thanks to the effort of the Maitra de Great service great food for my daughter’s birthday. Could not have been better Highly recommend for food and service.
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Red Tracton'sPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Del Mar
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4.7
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Kimberley
San Diego •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
There were two of us at Jake’s last night for dinner. We started with a couple of appetizers and each of us had a margarita. Well, the appetizers were so fantastic that we just stuck with a variety of appetizers (6 total) all eve. I highly recommend the crab cake and mussels appetizers!! It doesn’t get better than these. Also, I want to mention that our our server was AMAZING. We are both gluten-free and he was so attentive to that requirement that he graciously went to the kitchen several times to ensure that all was GF. He even suggested ways to alter a dish to make it GF and then instructed the kitchen in ways to accommodate our needs. A very enjoyable evening!
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Jake's Del MarPrice: Moderate• American• Del Mar
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4.8
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SusanVIP
Hawaii •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Best OVERALL Restaurant on the coast. Nice enough to celebrate special occasions and casual enough to pop in for lunch and have a cocktail. LOVE THE SERVICE…because it’s rare to find good service. FOOD is excellent…can find something on the menu for everyone. (My favorites are the Seafood Pasta and the Seared Ahi!) Great appetizers and GREAT DRINKS!
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Pacific Coast Grill - CardiffPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Cardiff By The Sea
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4.8
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MitchVIP
Utah •33 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Neighborhood gem. Great service with good food and wine list.
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Sbicca - Del MarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Del Mar
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4.6

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Jake's Del Mar

2. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

3. Red Tracton's

4. Sbicca - Del Mar

5. Il Fornaio - Del Mar

6. The Clubhouse Grill at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

7. Javier's - La Jolla

8. Duke's La Jolla

9. Eddie V's - La Jolla

10. Catania

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