DineSolana Beach

In “sunny” Solana Beach, find eateries next to galleries and shops along Highway 101 and in the Cedros Design District

March R&C Dining Guide

Whether it'd be bottomless mimosas for brunch, or a festive dinner under heated patios, here are our picks for dining out in San Diego this March

Two Restaurants Coming Soon to Solana Beach’s Cedros Avenue

Trust Restaurant Group's Rare Society is set to open its second location, while Belly Up Tavern's signature restaurant Wild Note Cafe unveils a new name

Alce 101 Posted on July 9, 2019 This season, the après racetrack crowd is posting up in Solana Beach at Alce 101, the high-designed Southwestern-tinged hotspot with serious tequila and Instagram cred. Not every restaurant can lay claim to an ambassador with 860k (and counting) followers. But The Skinny Confidential lifestyle blog founder Lauryn Evarts…

Savoring the Seaside

Savoring the Seaside Posted on May 6, 2017 From Solana Beach north to Oceanside, coastal communities are teeming with both noteworthy and brand new dining options. Restaurants like our cover pick, Pacific Coast Grill in Cardiff, Leucadia’s hidden hotspot The Lanai, and the new Open House in Encinitas all operate with an appreciation of the…

Holiday Parties at Crush

Holiday Parties at Crush Posted on Nov. 9, 2016 Don’t wait to book your holiday party at Crush Solana Beach. From small parties to restaurant buy-outs, Crush will provide a variety of options to suit your individual taste and budget. The restaurant’s event planner will work with you the entire way to make sure your…

Race Day Revelry

Race Day Revelry From before the first post to long after the last, these dining destinations perfectly complement a day at the races Pre-Party For those starting out north of the track who need a little time to study the racing stats, a convivial, casual atmosphere makes Pacific Coast Grill and Solace & The…

Coastal Eats

Coastal Eats North County’s coastal communities are known for their laid-back surfer vibe and zen-like mindset, but when it comes to dining, while there’s no shortage of beach-town eateries, there is also ample inventory of upscale options to satisfy sophisticated palates. The seaside communities of Solana Beach, Cardiff, Encinitas, Leucadia, and Carlsbad are rife with…

Solana Beach Crush

Solana Beach Crush Like most refuges from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Solana Beach Crush could be easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. But many are the regulars who hone in on this recessed respite for its simple-but-posh, mood-lit yet light-hearted atmosphere, blending elegance and comfort to create an ambience…

Pamplemousse Grille

Pamplemousse Grille America’s foodie culture hit a significant spike right around the turn of the century thanks to two important innovations — Food Network and the Internet. Both provided literally unlimited access to a culinary culture that, for the most part, was previously invisible to those not consciously peeking behind the curtain of everyday sustenance.…