Restaurants in Solana Beach

“We live to combine a home at Annie's canyon down the street with a visit to Claire's before or after.

I joined the wait-list on Google maps as I was driving there. Checked into the hostess stand after I was able to score the last spot in their small parking lot behind the restaurant. There is plenty of parking across the street.

Service was good and we were there at noon for lunch. It was busy but there were still plenty of empty tables out on their back patio. We had a little wait for our food orders and they came out at different times.
We ordered the salmon and peach salad and the veggie sandwich. The salad was very fresh and delicious. The veggie sandwich wasn't a hit so we don't recommend that dish. High stack of fresh vegetables but tasteless.”

“I can’t rave enough about Carruth Cellars and the incredible experience they gave us. My husband and I held our rehearsal dinner there on July 12th, and from start to finish, it was exceptional. As a bride who was stressed out and frazzled, I mixed up the dates in our contract and accidentally booked for the wrong day. When we showed up in a panic, the team at Carruth Cellars didn’t miss a beat.

They went out of their way to accommodate us, transforming the space and clearing it out in just one hour. I was floored by their efficiency and grace under pressure. Nick immediately jumped in to help rearrange the tables and clear the area, and Hayley, the event manager, arrived swiftly to make sure everything was in place. Throughout the chaos, their kindness and professionalism were a true comfort to me and my family.

Carruth Cellars is already a beautiful venue, but it’s the warm, supportive staff that makes it truly special. Whether you're planning an event or just stopping by for a great glass of wine, Carruth Cellars is a place you’ll want to visit.

And if you’re wondering what to try, our personal favorites—and those of our guests—were the Rosé and Sangiovese. They were simply delightful!”

“This is a really special restaurant. Their waiting staff is very attentive and deals quite well with children. They also go beyond with regulars in treating them as close friends. It’s quite unique and very special. I’ve also never had a meal here that wasn’t fantastic. I highly recommend any steak dish on the menu. The bread is real good as well. I recommend this restaurant for an upscale family gathering.”

“Top notch is every single way. They have an incredible brunch in a beautiful restaurant with very pleasant outdoor seating options. We had an incredible protein packed almond butter and cacao smoothie, a super flavorful chilaquiles omelette, a veggie packed greens sandwich, and the indulgent hot breakfast wrap. Every bite was better than the last.

I highly recommend this cafe. It's a healthy restaurant with a great variety of options. This vegetarian friendly, brunch, lunch, and dinner spot is now my go to place to eat. Whether you want Mexican food, fresh food, or just something delicious, OGA is the best restaurant near me!

They also have coffee, b”

“The bacon is a must, and the wine selection is well priced. The steak is well sourced, bone in dry aged ny strip was recommended, it was fine. Overly salted and undercooked, but nice quality and the service was strong. Would go back. Note that the only bathroom is a public one, and to go bags are on a requested basis, so prepare to lay your leftover Wagyu by the padlocked door.”

“Came to see the white buffalo both nights. What an awesome venue great food at the tavern and the best servers and bartenders anywhere. Thanks to all the staff for a great time”

“Great pizza. We ordered 3 slices. The pepperoni was top notch. The sauce was yummy. The crust was crisp.

Overall darn good pizza.

Order at the counter then eat there or take it to go.”

“Came here to have lunch with my sister & mom. Lovely. Patio backs up to fletcher cove with shade for most tables. Had a bowl meal with steak, salsa verde & roasted potatoes. Harmony bowl I believe. Splendid. Thx Dixie for taking care of us.”

“When we visit San Diego I look forward to eating here”

“Great burgers friendly service and good food.”

“Great coffee, great food, and service adequate, the feedback is to clean up the outside and keep it clean. Pressure wash the spills and such, pickup trash, maintain the flower beds, etc. It's not bad, but ciedros kind of demands you step it up and keep it perfect. And your entry walkway has two tables sitting in it, making it inconvenient to access the place. The dog water bowl outside was empty and dirty. If I'm the owner, that patio area is clean, easy to access, and colorful because Lofty down the street is.”

“Great food, beer and the waitresses are awesome!!!!!”

“Quiet patio, great place to stop for lunch with our 9 month huge puppy. Food portions were enormous . Great meal - we had turkey club and patty melt. We were traveling through but if we were locals, we would definitely be back.”

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

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

“If I could only have one coffee for the rest of my life, this would be what I would be choosing. Undeniably one of the hardest working and most dedicated group of coffee connoisseurs that I've ever come across. If you haven't had the honor to have some of their brew you are seriously missing out!”

“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!”

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

“I just ate the BEST street tacos I’ve ever had. Large portions of meat carved up then placed in fresh tortillas that were made by hand while I watched. And a choice of a great, actually hot, “hot” sauce. All at an amazing bargain price. Highly recommend that you seek this place out Saturdays from 3:00 until closing.”

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

“Claire's Too is a convenient to-go coffee shop and more, located right next door to Claire's on Cedros in Solana Beach, California. Both establishments are charming and situated just a couple of blocks from Fletcher's Cove, making it a great spot to grab a coffee or snack before heading to the beach, which is exactly what I did.

I decided to get a turkey panini, although I was very tempted by the delicious-looking pastries. The menu mentioned that the turkey panini included cranberries and deli mustard, but neither was on my sandwich. When I inquired about it, the lady at the counter seemed a bit annoyed but did go to the main restaurant to get me a side. Unfortunately, she only returned with cranberry sauce and no deli mustard, which was disappointing. Additionally, the turkey did not fully cover the bread, leaving a quarter of it as plain toasted bread. Despite these issues, the sandwich was tasty enough.

Overall, Claire's Too is a good spot for a quick bite or coffee, but be mindful of potential discrepancies with menu descriptions. The staff's response could have been more accommodating, but the quality of the food was satisfactory. I would still recommend giving it a try, especially for their beverages and pastries.

Additional Information:

Great location near Fletcher's Cove for a beach day.
Offers a small picnic area for a quick outdoor snack.
Variety of specialty coffees, snacks, and pastries available.
Check your order for accuracy, as some ingredients might be missing.
The main restaurant next door, Claire's on Cedros, is also worth a visit for a more extensive dining experience.

Parking: Huge free parking lot across the street, but can fill up as it is a stop for the train.”

“So good! Great service too!!”

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

“Very cool brewery. Several styles with a cozy space. More room out back with a fun patio space. Great beer. Definitely a spot to check out if you have been or not.”

“A friend took me here for lunch. We had our dogs with us at the Del Mar dog Beach so we needed a place where they are welcomed. This place was perfect with shaded outdoor seating, free dog treats, and a water bowl.

We ordered at the front counter and food was brought to our table. We found a table in the back.
The drinks were delicious. My friends really like their matcha tea drink. The superfood bowl was quite big too. The croissant turkey sandwich I got was delicious as well. We were all pretty happy with what we ordered.

There is a small parking lot at the restaurant. I was lucky enough to nab the last spot. My friends weren't so lucky and had to seek parking elsewhere on the very busy Cedros Ave.”

“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!”

“We wanted açaí bowls and found some really fun treats here. I loved that they had some great toppings: pollen, hemp seeds, ashwaganda, chia, etc.

My preference is less sweet, and it tasted like the açaí was sweetened as well as the granola… so that’s why 4 stars for me instead of 5. If you like sweet… you’ll love it.

We also wanted a green drink and the number of green ingredients was a little limited.

Loved the service! They have indoor and outdoor tables.”

“I am currently typing this from this location itself as I was blown away by the amazing customer service I just received and couldn't wait to share. I have frequented Starbucks for many years and have never had such a pleasant experience with an employee who was so kind and helpful. Great job Bryan, Starbucks is lucky to have you. You are the best!”

“Very nice & attentive staff. The pappardelle with sausage, tomatoes, artichokes & mushrooms in a pink vodka sauce was delicious. Convenient to eat there before a show at the Belly Up.”

“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 ❤️”

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

“I enjoyed a late lunch today at Pizza Nova, and the italian meat pizza was perfect. Great ingredients, the staff is very hospitable, and I'm looking forward to visiting again.”

“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!”

“Local Roots Solana Beach: clean, modern, and friendlier than a dog at a barbecue! Work or play, have it your way with rotating kombucha and chef's sushi menu. Wifi, TVs and indoor outdoor space make it ideal for people watching or mingling. Just a heads up, it's a bit pricer with fewer options than nearby spots like Station Sushi, but hey, quality ain't cheap! ?? ??

Also agree with other reviewers, James is a cool guy. ?”

“Grilled calamari… Brussels…. Yum!”

“Great food, great wait staff. Jenna and Michaela are beautiful, wonderful waitresses. Great place overall.”

“Walking up to this juicery for the first time I was very curious.
Upon entering I noticed that the staff was very friendly and welcoming as well as the environment. There were many choices and options on the menu. When I got my order it was a very good size portion and had plenty of flavor. I thoroughly enjoyed the PB&J bowl! As well as the Acai bowl!”

“This place is Incredible! Stopped here for lunch and was blown away. I got the bulgogi bahn mi and my boyfriend got the bibimbap bowl; both were so delicious. Plus the katsu masubi was so yummy too. Sindi is so sweet and creates such a welcoming atmosphere. really amazing hidden spot that more people need to try!”

“We had burritos and green enchiladas. I thought all of the food was good. The monster burrito was a full meal by itself. Everyone in my group was happy their meal. The staff was very helpful. I would probably come back to try something else on the menu. We felt a little rushed because of the time of day and I couldn’t fully look over the menu. Looks like a lot of other good options.”

“Kyle the bartender is great conversation and makes the bar feel welcoming and friendly. It's clean, quaint, and welcoming atmosphere for out of towners, with delicious drinks.”

“I come here almost everyday and they always get my drink right. I’m glad to spend all my money at Peet’s cuz they are worth it! Also they let us park at Beal so it’s cool. Starbucks doesn’t let us park at Beal so we don’t go there.”

“Tire picked up a screw somewhere and I had to visit Discount Tire. A/C at Carl’s always seems to be the coldest. If you’re trying to watch what you eat, I recommend this combo. The chicken filet is so small, you’ll be sure to eat less.”

“Couldn’t have had a better experience!!! Everyone was so nice and happy not to mention how delicious and fresh the food was! Highly highly recommend. I came in for my birthday and they brought the yummiest dessert on the house with a candle lit and everything!!! Had the best time can’t wait to come back:”

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

“These guys are awesome! I was in a time crunch and asked if they could recommend me something that could get me out in time for my train. They not only got it out with plenty of time to spare, it’s delicious, extremely well priced, and loved the whole kitchens hustle. Great atmosphere, families, couples, a mixed crowd- all great vibes. The bartender recommended a wonderful strawberry marshmallow sour and all around it was great for a Friday afternoon stop. 10/10”

“Great Food , friendly people, nice atmosphere, food was amazing ty sincerely Jeannette”

“Amazing food! The French toast ?! The float of mimosas is delicious and the size ?! Their customer service is great and they are very attentive. Love this place!”

“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!”