50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Rancho Santa Fe

“Always such a special meal to share with my best girlfriends. Love the atmosphere, the staff and the food. This time we went for brunch and I ordered the salmon bagel and it was absolutely perfect. My friend ordered the lemon pound cake and coffee and she raved about how moist and delicious it was as well.“

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

“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 😊“

“Literally so bomb. We devoured this food. And the price point is amazing. I would 100% recommend.

Parking: Fullerton

Kid-friendliness: Kids got a 6pc chicken strip meal with fries to share, and there is still so much left over.“

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

“Excellent food and cocktails! Had amazing service from James and Jessica, made my friends birthday extra special. Kudos!“

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

“It’s our annual place to be every August for the last 17 years: celebrating 50 years of marriage! The food, service and atmosphere right on the beach is heavenly. Our bartender Steve congratulated us and we talked for a short time. Everyone is so friendly, can’t beat the quality of their meals ! We drive out from Phoenix to have their specialty. Well worth the ride❤️❤️❤️“

“JTB. EXELENTE. DEL MAR A SUMESA“

“I thought the service was very friendly. The bowls were reasonably priced. There is a large selection of proteins and other items for the bowls. Also, the service is fast.“

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

“Overall we had a great experience here. We went on a Sunday Evening. We didn't realize the wait would be so long so we didn't get onto the online waitlist until 5:30 which meant our reservation was an hour to an hour and 15mins later. We left a little late and they called us before we got there so we were dropped from the wait list. The good news was once we got there they were accommodating and put us back on the wait list with a short wait. Once there, the wait staff was Extremely attentive, professional and friendly. Food came out reasonably quick. The prices for king crab were $60/lb (too high for us) so we got snow crab for half that ($30/lb) and a seafood boil where you can pick and choose what goes into it (I love that!). Butcher block paper is on the table and you can choose to eat directly off the table which is super fun and my kids absolutely loved it. I only wish they had paper towels instead of napkins at the tables because it's messy. Overall it was super fun and we had a good experience.“

“Every time I go to Escondido Surfing I have a great experience and the manager is very personable!!!“

“The crabcake sandwich was delicious. Great atmosphere and selection of seafood.“

“Restaurant is beautiful and clean. Food is priced right, presented nicely and delicious!“

“Excellent seafood and good portions“

“The gentleman that took care of our table was perfect. He asked about what we might be celebrating, we were here from WI and just visiting family. He brought us dessert and was just the greatest.
Oh yeah, the food was amazing, Beautifully prepared, Thank you to the Chef and kitchen crew!“

“We had lunch at Ember & Rye and our experience was outstanding. Our server, Noah, was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and took the time to explain each dish so we could truly enjoy the experience to the fullest. Leo, his assistant, was also fantastic—together they made sure every course was timed perfectly and that we were well cared for.

The ambiance inside the restaurant is gorgeous, but we chose to sit outside and loved the beautiful view of the golf course and the fresh California air.

A big thank you to Noah and Leo for making our visit so memorable!“

“I really love California Fish Grill in Cypress for dinner forever!! ☺️☺️🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️💖💖💖💕💕💕💕💞💞💞💞💞💓💓💓💓💓💓💗💗💗💗💗💗💗🍽“

“Best fresh Margaritas in town. Good food for take out or dine in . Highly recommend the margaritas“

“I'm truly OBSESSED with this place. I find myself craving it ALL the time... even even I've already eaten here twice in the same week!
Choosing from my fave items can be tough, but I can ALWAYS fall back on my go-to Grilled Mahi w sticky white rice 🤤

It NEVER disappoints, even when I eat it 2-3 days after picking it up fresh to-go.

Fish District...
You forever have my heart (and my stomach) 💞“

“Ohhhh.... I just had such a delicious shrimp po-boy sandwich at Fish District in Solana Beach!! And I'm a hard critic of po-boys being Cajun from Louisiana!! Plus their warm bread pudding was soooo yummy!! I'll be back!“

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

“Dog friendly with outside seating. We ordered two EPIC hot lobster rolls (Connecticut style, warm with butter) and although they were delicious, for the EPIC PRICE OF $39 PER ROLL, it was very skimpy compared to what you get for that price in New England. They stack it high in the middle and don’t fill the bun to the ends to make it look super full. It’s not. The New England clam chowder was great though.“

“El auntentico sabor de Nayarit! comida deliciosa!mariscos y mas!!!“

“Great food and awesome service“

“our waiter was amazing. food was top notch had crab stuffed shrimp with jalapeño cheese sauce. Get it!!“

“Because of my dietary restrictions I always get anxious when going out out of fear of being “ a difficult customer”. However today my mother and I came to this CFG and Joseph was amazing . He allowed us to alter our meals in a way we could still enjoy. I’d recommend this location to anyone wanting a quick and delicious bite with great customer service ! Thank you again Joseph ! ☺️“

“Fish District is our favorite when we’re not cooking at home. The fish is consistently excellent—fresh, well-cooked, and fantastic every single time. The service is fast and friendly, with no fuss, which I appreciate. Located in a regular strip mall, it has the usual fast-food atmosphere—nothing extravagant, but it gets the job done. A reliable choice for a quick meal that satisfies!“

“I'd work here if they paid me in poke bowls. So good. Other places the fish is questionable but this place always has a great taste and seems fresh! Oh and since you got rid of your yummy fountain and now just have standard Pepsi $2+ is a little much for a little cup of a Pepsi product .... I miss the old options that were worth the money �“

“I stopped in very close to closing to put in a large order for our family after a graduation event. The staff put the order together without a problem and everything was delicious!

I really can't thank the staff enough for taking care of us.“

“Best TACOS in Sorrento Valley! Please stop by so they’ll stay in the area!“

“My wife and I had a nice dinner at The Fish Market while visiting Solana Beach.“

“My favorite restaurant of boiling crab 🦀 🥵“

“It is a beautiful location with amazing food and service 🤗👏“

“The sushi is amazing...baked salmon roll and Philly rolls are my go to!“

“We live in Philly & love Richard Blais so when visiting my brother in San Diego we always have to check out any new spots by Chef Blais. We were so happy our trip last week included California English! Right away the decor & atmosphere draw you in, being both chic & comfortable. Our server was absolutely fantastic & the food could not have been better. Try the ricotta toast, fish & chips & sticky toffee & date cake, you won’t be disappointed!“

“It's a food truck it is either a hit or miss, but this was definitely a hit expensive but a hit. The seafood cocktail is amazing the juice was savory, the tacos are fire the size were pretty big. It's a truck worth visiting better than most Mariscos restaurants in San Marcos.“

“The food and service were outstanding! The breakfast potatoes were particularly exceptional. I also had dinner there once and enjoyed the wings, which were very good. All the servers were friendly and pleasant. I would expect nothing less from a Hilton restaurant.“

“Extremely clean and generous! Came in for the first time for my lunch break and they did not disappoint. The gentleman at the front served me and gave great recommendations. The pic is me half way through the bowl but the presentation was great too. Would come back again.“

“We had an amazing stay at L'Auberge Del Mar. The hotel was stunning—beautifully updated with modern finishes and stylish furnishings. Our room was exceptional, featuring an incredibly comfortable bed, luxurious bedding, a marble bathroom, and a breathtaking ocean view from the balcony. The hot tub was a perfect temperature for the cool May evening. On Saturday night, there was a gorgeous wedding on the rooftop, and we enjoyed listening to the music from the hot tub. It wrapped up around 10:30 p.m., allowing for a peaceful and restful night’s sleep. The staff was extremely courteous, and the valet service was top-notch. We will absolutely return to this beautiful hotel and highly recommend it to anyone considering a stay—don’t hesitate to book your room!“

“cheese enchiladas to go were very good! Food ready in minutes! good job!“

“You are a restaurant that cooks from the heart, and I really enjoy your cooking and service.“

“It is a fun place to be! variety of foods available.“

“My family and I have been dining here almost weekly for the last 7 months. The food is phenomenal. It’s fresh, the dishes are innovative yet they offer traditional rolls. Honestly, their ribeye is my favorite dish. Ask for extra mushrooms and sauce- you’ll thank yourself for it. The owners are working there daily and are the sweetest people. My kids are sushi connoisseurs and have declared this their favorite place.“

“The food is soooo good, big portions and excellent service.“

“muy rico muy buen servicio echelete“

“We celebrated my boyfriends dinner here and they truly made it a very unique and special day! Our server, Benjamin, was amazing! From offering great wine recommendations to food recommendations, we enjoyed our night with spectacular food and service. He was very attentive and helpful when it came to picking the right options of food for us.

This restaurant goes above and beyond to showcase their hospitality to guests. From the time you check in to the time you walk out, you experience great service and attention. From the small things such as resetting our table to cleaning after every dish and checking in on us, to serving delicious food, this restaurant is one I’d recommend to friends and family over and over again! Truly a special occasion setting.“

“Excellent tacos, and a plentiful number of vegetarian options, some of the most flavorful tacos I've had. Each taco is about 5$ and 2-3 is typically enough for one person.

Ample indoor and outdoor seating and quick service, very glad I found this place, and can't wait to go back.“