Restaurants near Rancho Santa Fe

“Literally the best French country restaurant in the world outside of France itself! The only regret I have is it’s so far away! Will always make it a point to visit whenever I am in Southern California! ❤”

“The burgers and fries are both quite good, and the thin crust pizza is very tasty. Many choices for the burgers and pizzas. The owner and staff are friendly and outgoing but not obnoxious or phony. Give it try!”

“Amazing STAFF and food. The General manager was super engaging and grit, staff was attentive even under busy and stressful situations- it’s obvious they have a positive working model. Nice work!”

“Really a great experience. Excellent food and top notch service, The remodel brings this beautiful old hotel back to its glory days, Manager was on top of things,”

“super friendly and the coffee was great”

“the Owner Sam is a good client of mine at Bob Stall Chevy. Me and my wife eat at this deli at least twice a week! Amazing food and amazing people! Highly recommend their club sandwich. It is PHENOMENAL! Do you self a favor and see Sam!”

“My team came here for a post-work dinner outing a few months ago but the experience was so delightful that I’m still reminiscing about it today. I believe our server was Henry and he was absolutely excellent! He had a wonderful personality and perfect customer service skills. The food and menu were crafted with care and the ambiance was perfect. I highly recommend the Pony Room and the Rancho Valencia.

Shout out to Lorenzo, the front office manager. He is a great representative of the Rancho Valencia.”

“Charming cottage has the best food and atmosphere!”

“I originally found rancho roasters passing by while attending a cars and coffee and they have turned into my go to spot now cars or no cars lol. Everyone is so friendly, drinks are great. Never been disappointed. It’s kinda tucked in the corner but I’d much rather get a drink from rancho roasters over a coffee from Starbucks by a long shot! so glad I found this hidden gem🤍”

“We stopped by about 30 minutes after closing and fully expected to be turned away, but instead we were met with some of the kindest customer service we’ve experienced in a long time. Not only did they still serve us, but they also graciously allowed us to sit inside and enjoy our food. That level of hospitality is rare these days and truly speaks to the character of the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made us feel like valued customers rather than an inconvenience. The baked goods were delicious, but the outstanding service is what will keep us coming back! Thank you for going above and beyond it didn’t go unnoticed! ❤️”

“I like Caffe Positano - coffee is good and convenient. They should get a microwave so croissants and muffins can be warmed up. It would improve the food experience immensely”

“One of our special date night places when in the San Diego area. Outdoor seating is great and food is wonderful. Rancho Santa Fe in the evening is quiet and you can just have a nice conversation over dinner.”

“Best Italian coffee as well as matcha I have ever had! It is now a regular stop on the way to SD. 🫶CK 🇺🇸”

“Cocina del Rancho offers amazing REAL Mexican food. We are always happy when we dine here 😄”

“Beautiful Ambiance, Friendly Servers and Delicious Foods. Highly Recommend this place. Cheers!”

“Vibe/Interior: Earthy, cozy, and a place that makes you want to stay a while. Everything about this place feels so grounded and intentional.

Standouts: The vitality tonics are unlike any mocktail I’ve ever had - mentawai and sienna. The French toast is enormous so we had to take the rest home. My personal favorite was the panna cotta - light, refreshing, and not too sweet

Service: The host was incredibly warm. Our waiter was just as warm and attentive! Our water cups were never empty.

Parking: Across the street from the restaurant is a huge dirt lot that’s free

Pro Tips: Make a reservation in advance. We were a party of 2 and arrived at 11 so they were able to squeeze us in but almost everyone else had a reservation”

“This was our first time eating Peruvian The food was tasty, fresh and great portions.”

“The food and staff were great. But I had to pay $2 for a small thing of ranch. 🫠 like…. Seriously lol”

“Great service too! My mouth watered the entire time and was completely satiated and beyond happy with all that we ate! New menu apparently, but I gotta get back before they change it again!”

“We attended the 20th annual Celebrate the Craft. It was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed the event. The waitstaff at the bar was friendly and provided excellent service.”

“Fantastic food quality. Purist food.”

“excelente servicio y súper ricos los platillos”

“Hey I just want to say the Luna grill down in Carmel valley was amazing and I want to give a special thank you to Athena for helping me out with my order she was polite and made sure i got everything I needed I recommend anyone that loves Mediterranean food check out this location 2 thumbs up will be back”

“What a great experience.. great beer and an awesome place.. for sure will be backs and will bring friends with me.. cheers 🍻”

“10/10 food is tasty and service is friendly”

“GREAT GREAT FOOD. Thank you 😊”

“excelente servicio y súper ricos los platillos”

“Best part of eating here at the Del Mar location is the exceptional service by Trudy! She’s incredible! Makes the experience top notch. The food is also superb, everything I’ve tried is very tasty and healthy.”

“Spent several enjoyable hours at New English Brewery this afternoon. Actually, came here because of wanting to try out “The Craft Taco Truck.” They didn’t disappoint! The guys were friendly, the food was great! Visually appealing and delicious. Highly recommend you seek them out and enjoy an afternoon with them! We’ll definitely be back.”