50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants 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.“

“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!“

“Amazingly beautiful grounds, service, accommodations, food! Thank you for a wonderful stay ❤️❤️🎁🎁🌟🌟😊😊“

“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.“

“super friendly and the coffee was great“

“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 🇺🇸“

“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“

“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“

“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“

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

“excelente servicio y súper ricos los platillos“

“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!“

“Delicious fresh and hot handmade donuts! They even have Gluten free!“

“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).“

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

“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.“

“Happy hour is bomb. $1.50 oysters, $6 shrimp tempura,“

“love the atmosphere and location — perfect place to grab a treat by the ocean on a hot summer afternoon while checking out the books next door. the texture and quality of the ice cream was so good it made me temporarily fall in love with the incredibly helpful staff member in the yellow Third Man Records shirt who helped me (haha jk … unless?)“

“The chicken kabob is amazing!“

“I love the coffee here!! 🤤“

“Employees are always friendly and coffee is delicious. Love the empanadas too.“

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

“Great little local cafe! The coffee was delicious, and the pastries were fresh and tasty. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. You can really feel that this is a family-run business where they care about their customers and the quality of what they serve. Definitely a place I’d come back to!“

“Great food - super fresh fish & casual vibe. Prices were reasonable & I would recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Enjoy!“

“Outstanding salads! Friendly staff!“

“Visiting from San Diego, I randomly stopped by this bar for a small latte and ended up finding a place I’ll definitely come back to. The coffee bar staff was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and made the whole experience memorable. Great atmosphere, great service, and a genuinely warm vibe. Easily a 5-star experience.“

“Incredible and will return. Our waitress was awesome, and she was the only one working last night and it was busy. Give that lady a raise! I had the draft cocktail flight and the three drinks were so tasty. I love the decor and the private seating too. I was in a very comfy chair. Thank you!“

“This is a very small space with limited seating, but it is also one of the few places I will stand in line. Handcrafted food made to order, and delicious. I have only had the bean and cheese burrito, and it was so well seasoned! This is not a two hands burrito, but well worth it!“

“Exceptional beers! With a wide variety of styles. Their west coast IPA and saison are my favorite. The staffs are very friendly. Stepped in 30 mins before the closing time but still got great service. Highly recommend!“

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

“Luna Grill was an amazing experience! The restaurant was very clean, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything from the service to the quality of the meal was excellent. I highly recommend Luna Grill to anyone looking for a tasty and enjoyable dining experience. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“This place makes the best Banh Mi ever. I come here literally every single day. I cannot make this up how flavorful the meat is and the crispy baguette and how fresh the cilantro and pickled carrots inside. Its the best combo of extremely fresh and flavorful. Anybody who sees this will thank me. Best overall experience ever. The people who run it are so nice, the area is extremely nice as well. Very open and sunny. The best sandwich in the world for only 10 dollars? This is just too good!“

“I have had several treats from this cafe and, without exception, they have all been superb! Obviously made from the finest ingredients and always fresh. The team leader, Stephanie, is such a delight and is so thoughtful and kind. Thanks for the delicious goodies!“

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

“Awesome spot!! Good beer and good sandwich’s“

“We arrived at 9:30 and were seated in the patio right away. It was a beautiful morning perfect for eating outside. Plenty of shade so it was very comfortable. My quinoa Benedict was delicious, my wife enjoyed her avocado toast (superb). We love coming to Claire’s.“

“I appreciate having a local cafe where I can eat almost everything! They use no seed oils; it's 100% GF and have many dairy free options. They use homemade almond milk without the additives. I can enjoy a latte, a baked good like their pumpkin cupcake which is delicious, and they have amazing vegan bacon on their Sammy sandwich.“

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

“Best Coffe shop in San Diego Is really good quality Coffe and their baristas are very good“

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

“Always great coffee and the empanadas are great 🔥🔥“

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“Cayenne Sea Salt Caramel ice cream has forever changed my life. 😍

I was on a (work) trip with friends, the kind of trip where we end more nights than not with an ice cream cone and a pleasant walk through town. Stumbled upon JoJo‘s one night. Everyone chose their flavor and their cookie and we all sampled each other’s – like true foodie friends do!

I chose Cayenne Sea Salt Caramel. It was soooo good that we went back the next night… and EVERYONE chose Cayenne Sea Salt Caramel.😋

And we still talk about it to this day. 🥰 🥰 🥰“

“Awesome food prepared very well worth the wait! Delicious surf and turf! I was looking for the corn on the cob and churros but they ran! Super popular!“

“They didn’t have much to eat besides sweets. Coffee was good. Some seating inside. It was a busy place. Okay seating outside but there were some loud people. I had to be on a meeting and I had to move tables because there were so many people and a single Loud Talker. If the outdoor seating had been better I would have stayed longer“

“Best Gelato I have ever had!“

“Ambiance 😀, service and uniqueness. Had the Carajillo for an after dinner treat. Sooo good!“