The food and service exceeded our expectations. From the delicious Pear & Candied Walnut Salad, thru appetizers and entrees. Amazing from start to finish. The Grilled shrimp with butternut squash ravioli and Spiced Crusted Ahi were so tasty.
Jenni
We celebrated our son's birthday and everything went great. Hostess was friendly and server took good care of us. Food and drinks were all very good. I was happy the request for a table by the window was granted. Beautiful views of the beach!
Kenneth
I cannot believe an expensive restaurant like Jake's charges $4 for bread. Give me a break. You overcharge for drinks and menu items then you have to charge for bread!
Todd
Excellent dining experience. I've been to Jake's many times, will return every time we are in San Diego area! 
Debi
The table was perfect. We had a seafood chowder;delicious! We each had the sirloin with shrimp. We discovered about half way in that both steaks were grossly undercooked- we ordered medium rare and the steak was cold and dark red. The server had five other tables and we were unable to get his attention. In hindsight, we should have gotten up and sought him out. When server came to check on us, we had finished all but the raw steaks, which we had cut in small pieces to try in vain to find some edible portions. Without an apology, he offered to throw on the grill. We declined as it was unappetizing and too little, too late. This has always been our favorite place for special occasions- my birthday- and the service in the past was always exceptional! We left a basic tip, not the normal 20-25% as we felt the service was pedestrian- not what one would normally expected. Spending well over $300 (between the bar and dinner) left us feeling that the experience didn't match the expectations.
Ellen
Our server was absolutely amazing. I am sorry I can not remember her name. The restaurant was noisy, but we had a window table, and it was much not as bad.
tom
Always our go to place for great food, service and location....plus there's the hula pie which is always a must! The atmosphere is always great, no expectations of posh dress, it's low key while still being upscale.
Oscar A. Gastelum
Perfect Local Spot with Great Food and Views
Jake Del Mar is one of our favorite local spots! The casual, welcoming atmosphere makes it perfect for date nights, meals with friends, or outings with the kids. The food is consistently delicious, the vibes are relaxed and fun, and the views are absolutely amazing — it’s hard to beat.
We love that it’s kid-friendly without feeling chaotic, making it a place everyone can enjoy. Plus, being local means we can drop in anytime for a reliable, enjoyable experience. Jake Del Mar always hits the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nakisa Darbandi
Unbeatable location, but everything else has gone downhill! I’ve been here several times before, but my last visit was a real disappointment. The food and drinks are overpriced and no longer taste good, and the service has become careless. My steak was not cooked as requested (I asked for medium-well but got medium), and the salad wasn’t fresh. To make matters worse, the server seemed disinterested and inattentive—he never checked on us and handed me a takeout box rather rudely to pack my own leftovers. Sadly, I won’t be back!
Wonderful food, amazing service and great views! All in one, highly recommend this place and definitely coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Summer Holeman
We had a reservation and enjoyed the view of the ocean. We ordered lobster tail, surf and turf, tuna and braised spare rib. We also had the aloha pie, it was plenty for the 3 of us. The dishes I tried were delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathleen
Our waiter, Chuck, was very professional and pleasant. My ahi taco was a bit!! spicier than i anticipated but very good. My nephew-in-law enjoyed his meal and my (vegetarian ) niece enjoyed her salad and red jasmine rice. We enjoyed the view but it did get very noisy before we left.
The food and service exceeded our expectations. From the delicious Pear & Candied Walnut Salad, thru appetizers and entrees. Amazing from start to finish. The Grilled shrimp with butternut squash ravioli and Spiced Crusted Ahi were so tasty.
We celebrated our son's birthday and everything went great. Hostess was friendly and server took good care of us. Food and drinks were all very good. I was happy the request for a table by the window was granted. Beautiful views of the beach!
I cannot believe an expensive restaurant like Jake's charges $4 for bread. Give me a break. You overcharge for drinks and menu items then you have to charge for bread!
Excellent dining experience. I've been to Jake's many times, will return every time we are in San Diego area! 
The table was perfect. We had a seafood chowder;delicious! We each had the sirloin with shrimp. We discovered about half way in that both steaks were grossly undercooked- we ordered medium rare and the steak was cold and dark red. The server had five other tables and we were unable to get his attention. In hindsight, we should have gotten up and sought him out. When server came to check on us, we had finished all but the raw steaks, which we had cut in small pieces to try in vain to find some edible portions. Without an apology, he offered to throw on the grill. We declined as it was unappetizing and too little, too late. This has always been our favorite place for special occasions- my birthday- and the service in the past was always exceptional! We left a basic tip, not the normal 20-25% as we felt the service was pedestrian- not what one would normally expected. Spending well over $300 (between the bar and dinner) left us feeling that the experience didn't match the expectations.
Our server was absolutely amazing. I am sorry I can not remember her name. The restaurant was noisy, but we had a window table, and it was much not as bad.
Always our go to place for great food, service and location....plus there's the hula pie which is always a must! The atmosphere is always great, no expectations of posh dress, it's low key while still being upscale.
Perfect Local Spot with Great Food and Views
Jake Del Mar is one of our favorite local spots! The casual, welcoming atmosphere makes it perfect for date nights, meals with friends, or outings with the kids. The food is consistently delicious, the vibes are relaxed and fun, and the views are absolutely amazing — it’s hard to beat.
We love that it’s kid-friendly without feeling chaotic, making it a place everyone can enjoy. Plus, being local means we can drop in anytime for a reliable, enjoyable experience. Jake Del Mar always hits the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unbeatable location, but everything else has gone downhill!
I’ve been here several times before, but my last visit was a real disappointment. The food and drinks are overpriced and no longer taste good, and the service has become careless. My steak was not cooked as requested (I asked for medium-well but got medium), and the salad wasn’t fresh. To make matters worse, the server seemed disinterested and inattentive—he never checked on us and handed me a takeout box rather rudely to pack my own leftovers. Sadly, I won’t be back!
Great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Stunning views and sunset. Good cocktails
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Wonderful food, amazing service and great views! All in one, highly recommend this place and definitely coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a reservation and enjoyed the view of the ocean. We ordered lobster tail, surf and turf, tuna and braised spare rib. We also had the aloha pie, it was plenty for the 3 of us. The dishes I tried were delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our waiter, Chuck, was very professional and pleasant. My ahi taco was a bit!! spicier than i anticipated but very good. My nephew-in-law enjoyed his meal and my (vegetarian ) niece enjoyed her salad and red jasmine rice. We enjoyed the view but it did get very noisy before we left.
Excellent seafood, right on the water.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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