Restaurants in Solana Beach

“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.”

“the burger was great I would order it again although I was surprised that there is no lettuce tomato onion it was just the meat with bread and cheese. it came with a lot of French fries.”

“It was a fine enough winery. The staff was great; the wine was okay. Ambiance was nice. The cheese was worth the value. Wouldn't avoid, but can't recommend going out of one's way.”

“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.”

“excelente atención por parte de las propietarias.”

“Great venue and Great service”

“Amazing staff, excellent food and great vibes overall. Wings and queso fundido are smackin’ good and they have the best fish n chips! 😋”

“So many things I enjoyed about my first experience at this place. The only thing I wished was different is how loud it was inside. The bacon pork belly dish was the best I've ever had it was amazing. The sauce with it and how you could cut it with a fork was so surprising. I had the filet mignon with their homemade steak sauce. I only used a little bit of it because their steak was so good on its own. I did the pickled onion rings just cuz I have never had that before. I ended up being very big onion rings in the flavor was indeed different because of the pickling. I thought it a was fun change on the ordinary. The servers were genuinely nice and very helpful with my questions on the menu and what would go well together.”

“Everything is great about this place! Great food, great service, and great staff!”

“I’m from out of town and I really wanted homemade chilaquiles, we decided to come here because it looked very authentic and I’m glad we did. The chilaquiles and the sope were amazing”

“Chauncey’s is a great place to get delicious food, drinks and spend time with people! Love their Solana and Padre pizza, and salads are very fresh! The owner, Rich, is a really nice guy… we definitely will be coming back!”

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

“Great burgers friendly service and good food.”

“Great staff and great beer. Stepped in while waiting for my friends train and ended up staying a while just got the atmosphere. I will for sure swing by again before the horse races. By the way Mikey the dog is the little fluffy white homeie”

“Great venue and Great service”

“Tasty ice cream, boba tea and coffee in one place”

“Shout out to Mac Williamson for his help in updating my logo and hooking me up with a company that provided a table runner quickly and inexpensively. Now I'm ready to exhibit at the SD Festival of Books!”

“An amazing roaster with a great selection of baked goods. Highly recommend the Cortado, chocolatey, smooth and made by an excellent staff! We always look forward to our visit! Excellent coffee”

“Awesome coffee spot! Came in right before they closed and communicated my order poorly to the barista but she very happily fixed any mix ups, then crushed making the drinks 10/10!”

“Great atmosphere, Cold beer and amazing food! We came for lunch and stayed for great service. Well dine”

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

“Delicious cookies and amazing custom cookie cake! Ice cream was great too.”

“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!”

“the coffe and the pastries. i need to go back and try more delights from the menu.”

“So good! Great service too!!”

“What a find!!!! Like being in Italy , sans the commute. Food was on point...meatballs to die for. Lowkey , judge an Italian restaurant by their meatballs quality..10 out of 5 stars 🌟 for the service...all the staff we encountered was even Italian!”

“Excellent fresh NY style pizza. Never disappoints. Friendly staff.”

“Solid breakfast/brunch options! They have pancakes and French toast with vegan batter as an option. I got these burritos that originally come with chicken but I substituted with tofu instead without cheese and it was superb. Coconut French toast is to die for. *Addendum* I came the next day because it was so good and didn't realize they had a vegan breakfast burrito with soyrizo, vegan egg and vegan cheese. Winning Updated from previous review on 2026-07-03”

“Truly fantastic coffee. I’m a New Yorker and truthfully Californians just don’t seem to do coffee well. Drip coffee seems to have America in a chokehold and getting a great espresso or any derivative of such (cortado, flat white, etc.) is worthless. We happend upon Lofty coffee and my boyfriend ordered the cortado. It came out perfect. To describe it in words would do it an injustice but I will still attempt: the espresso itself was so smooth and mixed with the milk perfectly - there was no separation at all. The milk was delicate - steamed but not airy nor watered down. The whole drink experience was so velvety - almost like sipping straight warmed cream. Truly I’ve never experienced anything like it.
I’m a daily coffee drinker and am deeply heartbroken I can’t have a Lofty’s cortado daily at home. Thank you for the wonderful experience.”

“Delicious. Clean. Friendly. My favorite take out in Solana Beach.”

“We were looking for a quick bite to eat that was dog friendly & this spot came up. We went in blind without reading reviews or anything & it was really such a pleasant surprise!

The place is small, but cute. The inside is clean. The menu is easy to navigate & everything seems fairly priced. The women behind the counter were very friendly & seemed to be having a good day.

There are some chairs & benches outside, which is nice. Water on the patio for dogs & people. The back picnic bench could use an umbrella or some kind of shade, but that's my only critique.

The food exceeded our expectations! Everything was fresh & flavorful with generous portions. The sausage tasted like it was made fresh, it was so delicious & I don't usually eat meat!

We were really happy with everything we got & would go here again.

This place is a hidden gem & I would absolutely recommend it to anyone in the area!”

“Love this place the staff is beyond nice and always happy to see you and they always getvmy order right 💕💕💋”

“Placed an order for 45 box lunches and a catering box…to all be picked up at 10:30am today. I know the Jersey Mike’s guys had to come in early to get it all ready. They were all smiles when we swiped up to pick up the order. Everything was FLAWLESS! Everything was fresh and ready on time. The entire UCSB lacrosse team was well fed, leaving nothing behind. Thank you Jersey Mikes. And Go Gauchos!”

“Always great food for dining in or for takeout!”

“Great food…. I went here once a few years ago and said for my 50th is was coming back here and ordering from Rudy’s and I live In North Dakota, So around my birthday for 2 years I have been coming and ordering my favorite…. ❤️ Love Rudy’s Taco Shop ❤️”

“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.”

“Fantastic food, so many delicious looking items that it was hard to pick. So many fun drinks to choose from: juices, cocktails, coffee — I got the horchata latte. To top it all off the service was fantastic. We dropped a fork and it was replaced in seconds before we could ask. All the staff we encountered were friendly.”

“Just had the Carl’s Jr. Breakfast Sandwich Burger this morning and wow — it legitimately powered me through the entire day! I grabbed one on the way to a packed schedule, expecting a decent breakfast bite, but this thing was a full-on meal that kept me satisfied from 7 AM straight through dinner time. No mid-morning crash, no desperate snack attacks, just steady energy to crush meetings, workouts, and everything in between.
The combo of the juicy sausage patty, melty cheese, fluffy egg, and that signature Carl’s Jr. bun hits all the right notes — savory, hearty, and just the right amount of kick. It’s not some light “breakfast lite” option; this is a proper burger built for breakfast that actually fills you up like a lunch or dinner item. The flavors blend perfectly, and the portion size is generous without feeling heavy or greasy.
If you’re looking for something that’ll keep you going strong all day, do yourself a favor and order the Breakfast Sandwich Burger. It’s become my new go-to when I need fuel that actually delivers. Highly recommend — Carl’s Jr. knocked it out of the park with this one! 🚀”

“We LOVE this bar! Everyone we know has a life-changing story that took place in this iconic bar. The staff is so friendly, the guests are charming and the drinks are cheap. Can you ask for anything more? Oh yeah! It’s literally a block from the beach.”

“We stopped by on our way back to LA from SD and didn't have a reservation. They accommodated us and sat us at 7:30. We walked into the restaurant around 6:50. It was a lovely experience.”

“Me encanta el café , el mejor!😍”

“Went in for a smoothie and it was tasty. Fresh, balanced, not too sweet

Lots of tempting healthy guilt-free options.. cold-pressed juices, acai bowls, and smoothies made with organic, local-ish ingredients

Cool spot overall, chill vibe”

“I love getting açai here! Every time I go in, they always have the best music playing which creates an epic vibe, everyone is so nice and spends extra time helping you/they make your bowl look like art! The best part about it is that all the ingredients are super fresh/good for you! I order a bowl and then walk one block to the beach to enjoy it! I live in Encinitas but come to Solana EVERY TIME for pure bowl!”

“Great service, atmosphere, and the food is amazing. The drinks are wonderful. I will definitely come back again.”

“Great place. Great value. Two bean and cheese burritos for &10 lunch special. Fast, friendly service. Fantastic salsa bar, the habanero salsa was delicious and hot.”

“Grilled calamari… Brussels…. Yum!”

“The food was genuinely exceptional at T's, and there is a constant joyful energy lead by the employees. My family has been coming here for years, and we haven't had one bad meal or experience. There is something extraordinary about a family run restaurant. There is nothing better than the daytime happy hour, and my family loves to show up for their local performances they host. T's is a restaurant I will always come back to, and I know it is a great hit to bring your kids and have a fantastic meal.”

“If you are in the fashion district of Solana Beach or going to a concert at the Belly Up and are looking for great little Sushi place, go to Kai Ola Sushi! My wife and I were looking for a place to get some food prior to a concert at the Belly Up and came upon this great little restaurant. The vibe and atmosphere is very cool, the Sushi was delicious, and the service was great! The Sushi chef was very personable and friendly and even educated us on some of the Sushi rolls he was preparing, while we sat and ate at the Sushi bar.”

“Awesome customer service and delicious food!!! I’m traveling from Tennessee and I would gladly return to this location next time in this area for work!”

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

“yo les doy un 10 a todo ese equipo por servir los mejores alimentos tienen justo lo que nos gusta”

“Excellent customer service when ordering from a younger staff member, very polite. Speaker inside for orders could be more clear. First visit, normally hit Carlsbad. Pizza was yummy, beer buddies pretty good. Thanks!”

“Well worth the wait. Some of the best sushi we've had in a long time. Absolutely delicious. Will definitely be a spot to return to every time we visit from AZ.”

“Great walk up location with parking for 8 or so cars”

“Love this place. We visit Solana Beach a few times a year and eat here. The food is really good as well as the service! I wish I had taken a picture but they did a beautiful job of decorating for our 250th Anniversary. Very patriotic! That made me want to go there! Sadly, didn't see enough of that on display. Kudos to Rustic Root! First Class all the way! They make a killer lemon drop martini!”

“Love Reds. I have Ben going for over 20 years and get their one of their many steaks, most of the time and ,done medium rare!”