Restaurants near Rancho Santa Fe

“Excellent evening. Attentive and professional staff from every person, servers, to personal waiter. Ambiance and entire venue was superb. we chose an early reservation and think that is the best option for a quiet evening. The restaurant is a splendid place to dine.”

“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!”

“Special birthday lunch for friend Hostesses were lovely and very accommodating so nice to be welcomed in such a special way Our waiter seem to get lost from time to time, but the overall experience was wonderful. What a great birthday celebration for our special friend.”

“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!”

“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!”

“super friendly and the coffee was great”

“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🤍”

“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”

“Ambiance, service, exceptional food (Dover sole, branzino) - simply elegant”

“We got 🌮 tacos yumm, but definitely we will order again dove Sole and miso Seabass beyond excellent!
Unfortunately,Desserts was horrible 😢
Carrots cake was too sweet and to much cream, hardly any Carrots cake !
We be back for the fishes 🐟 dishes anytime!”

“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! ❤️”

“Charming cottage has the best food and atmosphere!”

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

“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.”

“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”

“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.”

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

“Friendly service, clean and really good food. Support the locals and have a local brew”

“This was my first time there and the ramen is delicious”

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

“Fantastic food quality. Purist food.”

“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!”

“GREAT GREAT FOOD. Thank you 😊”

“Great friendly service and 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”

“Best Ice creams , sply double fold vanila and honey lavender”