Best New Restaurant: Flavor Del Mar
“There are a few places around that are doing local, seasonable, and sustainable,” says executive chef Jason Maitland of the new Flavor restaurant in Del Mar. “But I feel that our approach is the most authentic.” (858/755-3663, www.flavordelmar.com)
Favorite Restaurant: Market
On any given night, Market is filled with repeat customers and newbie foodies wanting to devour every utterly delicious morsel that makes its way out of the kitchen. Try the Cabernet Braised Prime Beef Shortribs. (858/523-0007, www.marketdelmar.com)
Best Fine Dining: Pamplemousse Grille
Chef/owner Jeffrey Strauss offers tremendously heavenly flavors on a plate. A bottle of red paired with Bone-in Veal Milanese and you have died and gone to heaven! (858/792-9090, www.pgrille.com)
Best Casual Dining: Del Mar Rendezvous
Can’t beat casual dining with a romantic getaway-feel near the ocean at Del Mar Rendezvous. A large menu of Chinese fusion cuisine includes 33 kitchen-made sauces, prime meats and seafood, and handmade dumplings. (858/755-2669, www.delmarrendezvous.com)
Family Restaurant: Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza
At Sammy’s when you take your family out for dinner, you will find a seat in the dining room and something flavorful from the menu for even your most picky eater. (www.sammyspizza.com)
Best Quick Bite: Rubio’s
When you’re busy shopping or running errands and need a quick bite, Rubio’s is the place. The food is served up fast and tasty. Try the grilled gourmet tacos with chicken and steak. (www.rubios.com)
Best Service: Addison
Maître d’ Will Costello makes sure that guest treatment is as good as it gets, stating, “Pampering and attention is tantamount to the kind of memorable dining experience that we strive to create.” (858/314-1900, www.addisondelmar.com)
Best Atmosphere: Jake’s Del Mar
With the beach and crashing waves just a few short footsteps away, your waterfront relaxation experience is at hand. Sip on a specialty cocktail and savor New England-style seafood chowder while taking in a breathtaking sunset. (858/755-2002, www.jakesdelmar.com)
Best Restaurants 2010 — Cheers once again to the winners of our San Diego's Best Restaurants survey as featured in February’s issue. To learn more about each eatery, please click here.
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