Best of Dining 2025

New Restaurant
Wildland
Lana

Favorite Restaurant
Nine-Ten
Lilian’s

Fine Dining
Steak 48
A.R. Valentien

Casual/Family-Friendly
Casa de Bandini
Fidel’s Little Mexico

Quick Bite
City Tacos
Fish 101

Outdoor Dining
Amalfi Cucina Italiana
Poseidon Restaurant

Bar/Nightlife
Belly Up Tavern
Lala

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Readers’ Choice, Outdoor Dining: Poseidon Restaurant
Locals know the Poseidon Restaurant in Del Mar as the perfect blend of oceanfront views and exceptional cuisine. Just steps from the sand, its shaded patio is one of the area’s most coveted dining spots. Executive Chef Mourad Jamal crafts globally inspired dishes such as jerk-rubbed swordfish with papaya-mango relish, sesame-crusted ahi tuna with bok choy slaw, and cioppino brimming with fresh shellfish. From citrus-cured ceviche and ahi poke tacos to scallops with chanterelles and sorrel-chimichurri sea bass, the menu balances modern flair with timeless classics. With steaks, chicken, salads, and more, Poseidon remains a coastal favorite for locals and visitors alike.