50 Best American Restaurants near Rancho Santa Fe

“Charming cottage has the best food and atmosphere!“

“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.“

“Our anniversary dinner was amazing! From arrival to departure you are treated as royalty. The focaccia is a must, as are the coconut margaritas. The sea bass was light, flaky and served to perfection. The ambience, architecture and chill vibe make for a truly memorable experience, one that we are eager to repeat.“

“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.“

“First visit, I had the Chimichurri Tri-Tip plate ($20.95).
The tri-tip was very good, nicely done. Good flavor and good serving size. Chimicurri sauce was also very good. The fries were served hot and crisp, mixed grilled veg serving was very small, focaccia bread (not shown) was fresh.
The counter service was slow, we were ignored for too long, with no acknowledgement.
We sat on outside patio area, staff was slow to clean tables (there were crows feeding off the leftover plates).“

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

“This was a last minute breakfast spot mapped out. It turned out to be a great find. Rancho Bernardo has quite a few great spots to try and Hoorahs Breakfast Cafe is jus another addition to the options. We had our breakfast outside. Had umbrellas and plenty of tables. The omelets you can't go wrong with. Lots of egg n meat n everything I like in mine. There were cheese ones and veggie choices. They also substituted the toast or muffin for a pancake. Huge and delicious. And if your looking for a little south of the border taste gotta try the Chilequiles. They can make themselves a tasty dish of Chile Chilequiles. But look out for that spice. Has a kick to your taste buds. Service was great. They let us choose in or outside and which table we rather. Food came quick and drinks were great. Their berry smoothies were perfectly done. Great new spot!“

“The food came out fast. We love their fries. I had customizations on my steak Mac n cheese, and it didn't come out exactly right. The staff made it right immediately after they know about it. My 2 toddlers had a good time here, too. 5 stars for this visit.“

“best chicken fried steak and gravy this side of El Paso“

“We really enjoyed our lunch/dinner! Excellent chicken pot pie. Our waitress was Diane and she is top notch! Thank you so much !“

“Ava our server was just so amazing! Such a great attitude and got our food/ beverages out in a timely manner. Definitely would give that girl a raise!“

“It’s a beautiful restaurant in Carmel. It’s delicious. Serving sizes are huge and healthy. I loved all the healthy choices they had. I ended up trying the beat salad. It was amazing!“

“GREAT GREAT FOOD. Thank you 😊“

“Great place! Excellent service! Delicious food!“

“! I wouldn’t go anywhere else“

“Great vibes everyone is super friendly loved the service! 🍷😀“

“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.“

“My first time I California and this was the best place! I tried a couple places and this pace had the best food and drinks! And the crew was amazing!“

“Have always had a great experience at The Money Pit; except for today (10/28/24). My wife and I stopped for lunch and ordered 2 hamburgers, 1 fry, and 2 drinks. At the time of ordering your employee gave me a to-go carrier for the two drinks, and I told her that we were eating at the Money Pit. She gave me two cups for the drinks. I paid the bill of $20.04 with cash, and she gave me my change. She seemed very put out that I was not taking the drinks and food out. Anyway, when they brought the meal, there were 3 hamburgers, not 2. I said I ordered 2 and she basically told me I was lying and walked away. If you get a server about 30-35 years old, 5'4" tall, with glasses at the Money Pit expect to be treated in a rude matter. Never happened to me in the past (over 10 years of eating there), and I hope you don't have to deal with this employee.“

“Friendly and courteous staff, high quality and delicious food! Love their drinks and desserts as well. The menu is not overwhelming for me to choose! Lovely atmosphere!“

“Outstanding salads! Friendly staff!“

“What a gem. It’s so nice to get fresh dishes prepared with simple ingredients. The sashimi is perfectly dressed and a dish I get every time. The restaurant is a bit of a drive for me, but I am always glad as soon as I get there. I love sitting at the bar.“

“Delicious food and great value, great atmosphere“

“I've been a customer of theirs for a long time and the reason is simple, the food is super healthy and it tastes good too. Also, the portions are generous, and all for all for a good price.“

“Amazing atmosphere! Fantastic food and service! A go to destination! You will not be disappointed 👏🏼“

“Love eating here! Great customer service, delicious food, and a perfect ambiance. Immediately a new favorite and looking forward to our next visit!“

“Great food and great service from a very friendly and attentive staff! Had an awesome date night! Our first time here but won’t be our last.“

“Fabulous as always 😀 thank you“

“Was a great idea stopping to Islands Food was great and waitress so wonderful I really recommended Thank you“

“The food is as good as it looks! I couldn’t believe it when my parents asked me if I wanted to go to a Revolutionary War tavern replica & museum near the beach in northern San Diego. Like, huh? But the building reminded me of growing up on the east coast, and the museum reminded me of how lucky we are to have this country & those who fought for it. I loved the cozy interior with brick and wood. My parents are regulars, so they know the server, and he was super nice. They have a great Old Fashioned, and we all got the Seafood Trio (mine with double cod). The fingerling potatoes were to die for. It was all delicious. Amazing Caesar salad, too. Definitely had leftovers. Excited to go back for their happy hour. Can’t wait to try wagyu sliders, mussels, and clam chowder. Seriously, it all sounds good. Definitely worth a trip! And you’ll be back to try it all 😁“

“This bustling place has been growing. I’d love to see one or two up North in Oregon. Good skate parks and beers. Or maybe I just have enjoy the SOCal that much.“

“Love love love food is great! I have to be gluten free unfortunately but it doesn’t feel like a pain here, well labeled menu, they have regular gluten options so my boyfriend can choose anything as well, he has tried my gluten free options and said they are also just as good, the gluten free buns are pretty decent but I prefer the bowls, I’m not big on gluten free bread, the buns are not gluten free by default you have to ask for that just fyi, we love the food every time, bowls are great, the peri peri sauce is my fave“

“cookies are super! sandwiches, salad & soup.. So delicious!“

“Super attentive service. From the Hostesses, wait staff to buss boys. Food is delectable. Entrees were well prepared, fresh ingredients, served hot & salads crisp. Highly recommended.“

“The Rosie and the Softshell Crab sliders were fantastic! The Nashville hot one was pretty awful NGL. I would recommend just the normal fries, save the $4 and don't bother with the Elote Fries. Despite finding it a bit overpriced for the offerings, it was a tasty lunch!“

“Great food, friendly staff, great selection of adult beverages. Butcher shops.“

“This dish was absolutely outstanding. The tuna was perfectly seared on the outside while staying beautifully tender and fresh on the inside, with a rich, clean flavor that really stood out. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, from the crisp vegetables to the vibrant garnish.“

“Amazing food!!! We got a few things on the menu today. We got the firebird , cali dip , kids meal chicken nuggets . Let’s start with the firebird .. amazing sweet and spicy taste with big nice pickles to maintain the heat overall recommend this sandwich . The Cali Dip was delicious sweet and so much flavor I’d have to say one of the best “Tortas” I ever ate . The fries are the best !!! Sauces are so yummy. Everything was about $47 but SO WORTH IT!“

“It was about noon as I left my Doctors office and feeling a little hungry. I say Pegah’s Kitchen next door and gave it a try. The staff were all very professional. I had their Italian omelette and if I had to rate it on a one to 10 scale with 10 being the best, I would give it a 12. This is the Vista location. Highly recommend this place for breakfast and lunch, as they are not open for dinner.“

“Solana Beach Kitchen was amazing. Each dish was spectacular. Loved the Surf & Turf Nachos, the Calamari was the best I have ever had. The Mac n Cheese with brisket was a recommendation from the fabulous Tracy and it was incredibly delicious. Everything was so good that we returned the next night!! Highly recommend SB Kitchen.“

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“Family friendly. Dog friendly. Nice patio. Mimosas. Biscuits and gravy. Corn beef hash. Chocolate chip pancakes. Rueben sandwich.“

“The cocktails were divine smoked pineapple margarita and Spritz. The short rib dumplings were delicious The chicken and fries were excellent also the bolognese was delicious. Our side asparagus and string beans were yummy. Service was also great. Highly recommended“

“Pancakes are so good! One order is enough for two. And wherever they get their bacon? Delicious!“

“Live music and the food are great at the Roxy“

“This place was AMAZING! I met my parent here, they had breakfast, I had lunch, and everything was OUTSTANDING! Our waitress Mikayla (sp?) made some excellent recommendations, was unbelievably sweet and so attentive. It was a delightful experience, we will definitely come back!“

“Met some friends at Amalfi Dockside about a week ago. The food was superb!!! We also enjoyed the wonderful entertainment provided by Relic Ruckus....“

“I enjoyed the Ginger Miso salad“

“Edit: OMG! They have OUTDOOR power outlets too! I put a quick video to show. This place is epic!

This hidden gem of a coffee shop and cafe is in the Torrey Pines science park. The vibe is like a high end dinner restaurant but for coffee and light meals!

Quiet, spacious, and beautiful space for working, relaxing, focusing, and meeting others in or around UTC/UCSD/Torrey Pines/Sorrento Valley.

Airy and wide open with a nicely decorated main indoor area and a very large & beautifully landscaped patio. Abundant tables and outlets when I went. Many tables for groups of all sizes.

Had the brekkie sandwich and it is high quality and great value.

Only downsides are the limited weekday hours (till 3pm) and its off-the-beaten-path location.

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