MARKET Restaurant + Bar

Both my wife and I have been market regulars for many many years and had some concerns when we heard there was new ownership.... Quite frankly, they have improved it over what it was. The new general manager is quite affable and willing to get involved if necessary, a big change from before.... Some new pasta options, new steak options... Just a great experience overall ....db

Really appreciated the dim lighting and elegant interior design. Made for great ambience. This was followed by excellent service by our waiter Max who was superb in describing the food and wine options. The three course menu was appealing to the eye and palate. Definitely Michelin quality. Management visibly apparent and making rounds. Valet parking was seamless and quick. Will enthusiastically recommend and return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best meal in years. Go now!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

MARKET Restaurant + Bar in Del Mar was an amazing fine dining experience and the perfect way to kick off my first visit to San Diego! It came highly recommended by food publications like Eater, and it definitely delivered.

The ambiance is dark, elegant, and upscale, with a high-end steakhouse feel. Parking is valet-only but just $6, which is a great deal for the area.

Our server, Chelsea, was phenomenal—attentive, warm, and spot-on with her recommendations. She really made the evening special.

MARKET offers a 3-course tasting menu, and I loved every dish. The salmon beet salad was vibrant and flavorful, the rack of lamb was perfectly cooked and came with delicious ravioli and Chinese broccoli, and the apricot cheesecake dessert with sorbet was the perfect light, refreshing finish.

I also tried a whiskey + St-Germain cocktail—unique and surprisingly well-balanced.

From start to finish, everything felt thoughtful and high-quality. Highly recommend MARKET for anyone looking for an elevated dining experience in San Diego!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My husband and I have been coming to Market almost every Thursday for years! I’m not sure I have the right words to express the incredible taste of this delicious food. Everything I’ve enjoyed over the years has been consistently excellent. The atmosphere, the service, the hospitality are truly exceptional! And above all the amazing chef, Carl Schroeder!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wow! Romantic atmosphere, excellent service and really delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Not a bad meal for the price! Service is very attentive and clean. Most of the dishes were great. The bar area is also a sushi spot which is cool. They have these fancy degloved almonds from Spain on the cheeseboard too. Menu changes daily so no recommendations.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We love this restaurant !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was spectacular, just like Ted our server!! Wow! Every dish was memorable and Devine!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My second time here, amazing food and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We truly enjoyed our meal at Market Restaurant and Bar. The staff was friendly and the food was wonderful. The corn soup was our favorite with the other dishes being full of flavor. We will definitely be coming again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gives me no pleasure to leave a negative review. Specially when everyone, except our server was exceptional. I was treating my boyfriend to a very special dinner, we both live in Del Mar over 30 years and have enjoyed this restaurant, tonight at 8:30pm, not busy, we sat at a table by the bar near the restrooms. Great ambiance, cool like always, but our waitress was hanging out giving her back to us the entire evening!! I had to get up and tap her shoulder to get a drink for my guest!! We could hear her laughter..and just really bummed us both. Ugh! I was so bummed to watch my date just look over at her back and then me... with the unspoken words..is she going to stop? I was the chef, and came out to see what her presence did to such a beautiful dinner presentation.. We come here for the food and the attention. This was dinner, her back to us and the her conversations. THE ENTIRE NIGHT. Ask the other wonderful waiters!! They!! They made the difference!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

Amazing crazy how the menu changes daily

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food, generous portions and very helpful staff.

We sat down for the 3 course menu and were greeted by our server Ted, who was very helpful navigating my wife's dietary restrictions, which are usually an issue. The staff were attentive and the food was amazing.

In my experience, a lot of places like this you get one really good course and the rest of the meal is just okay, but everything we tried and tasted here was top notch.
The only very minor complaint I had was the red meats were salted just a bit too much for my taste but they were still amazing.

I'd definitely come back to eat here on our next trip to San Diego.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

MARKET is a 5 star restaurant in every way. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The room was beautiful, and quiet enough for easy conversation. The four of us brought in wine which paired wonderfully with the gourmet cuisine. Everyone loved their meals. I had the apple smoked king salmon to start, and the short ribs as my entree. The plating was stunning, and the tastes were carefully chosen, woven together and prepared perfectly. Desserts were also delicious! We look forward to returning to MARKET on our next trip to southern California!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5