42 Best Bars near Solana Beach

“Rare Society is amazing! It is a special place for dinner. It is pricey, but the price reflects its quality. We had a family dinner, six of us. We started with the rolls and bacon, two orders of each for the six of us. We ordered The Associate meat board to share and fried chicken. We added au gratin potatoes, pickled onion rings, and broccolini as our sides. We finished with butter cake with sour cream ice cream and bananas foster cheesecake. We shared everything and absolutely loved every item!
I would highly recommend Rare Society for a fun and special dinner. Make reservations. Enjoy!“

“Amazing place to go Very good venue“

“What's not to love about this place? I always have a pleasant time here. The bartenders and fellow patrons are awesome.

Very chill during the day and gets crowded at night--especially during the open mic nights, which are epic.“

“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!“

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

“Amazing place to go Very good venue“

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

“I ordered sashimi at the sushi bar for lunch also had 2 piece Ikura (salmon roe) and a soft shell crab appetizer. Fish was very fresh it was obvious since they were still breaking it down in front of me. 2 guys on the sushi bar 3 in the back and one waitress. I was probably 2nd customer and only person at the bar. I got a weird look from waitress when I asked for the bar and she had to ask one of the guys if it was ok. I soon realized that it was not a real sushi bar after I looked at the menu and realized that they did not have sashimi on the menu.
When I go to a new place I usually order sashimi before I look at a menu because I know what I want.
The place filled up quick and the one waitress was running hard but the guys at the bar took care of me. Fresh fish good beer and sake I was very happy.
Music was very loud and irritating some kind of pop but the guys had no problem turning it down (they did not like it either).
I found it strange that they were pre-cutting the fish into slices but I guess if you are doing production that makes sense, I just have never seen it.
I read a lot of the reviews and part of the problem is people going to a sushi bar for something other than sushi. On the other hand if a restaurant is going to offer it it should be good.

Spent $120 after tip but it was at the coast on pch so location and all. Not to much more than my normal spot maybe $20 or so.

I was happy with my dining experience.“

“Great food, service, atmosphere, and view.“

“Great friendly service and food!“

“Oysters tasted delicious 😋

Bucatini: Shrimp pasta was gooooood.

Berkshire Pork Chop was honestly the best meal tonight. The Cheddar Grits were amazing.

Banana Pudding was very good.“

“Always a wonderful experience ! We love The Pony Room! The selection of not only great tasting food, but also very artistic presence. The staff is always super friendly and so helpful with explaining the various dishes. Such a beautiful area. Highly recommend!“

“The Leucadian is the kind of dive bar you rarely find anymore — and that’s what makes it great. It’s laid-back, unpretentious, and full of character. The drinks are strong, the music is solid, and the regulars and bartenders make you feel right at home. Whether you're catching a game, playing pool, or just hanging out with friends, it’s always a good time.

Highly recommend if you’re looking for a true local vibe in Encinitas.“

“I had just gotten back to SD after living in Washington and wow I was dying for some proper late night Mexican food at last 😂😂 El Pueblo was an excellent choice!! The California burrito + their salsa bar totally satisfied my craving, so good! I am very excited to try their fish tacos next, can't wait to stop by again 😄 Shout out to Julio, he was extremely helpful and went above and beyond with his service and hospitality!! 10/10 food & vibes“

“The service was excellent and the food and cocktails were outstanding! It's a great place to throw a party.“

“I am sorry that I do not recall our server's name. He was exceptional in his knowledge of wine, food pairing, and his recommendations were EXQUISITE. Lean, handsome, gentleman with short brown curly hair. Excellent service all around. I arrived before my date. He offered me a delicious brut. He paid attention to detail, offered suggestions at the precise time, and followed up with care. I had the steak and frites off the bar menu. Complimented well with the garlic aioli for the fries, a chimmichurri, and a demi glaze for the tender steak. My date had the scallops. He suggested the perfect wine pairings. I had the seghesio Zin. He had the sonoma cutrer chardonnay. The dessert was a creamy cheesecake. All cooked and prepared to perfection.

Update*** came back from impromptu stop to watch the drone show for the 4th and enjoyed the steak and frites at the bar. Maybe even better than the first time with more chimichurri :) service at the bar was phenomenal and all the staff were gracious and friendly.“

“Absolutely loved this place! The location is perfect, and the kombucha is some of the best I’ve ever had. Wendy was amazing—she has such a beautiful smile and made the whole experience feel so natural and welcoming. I had a great time and will definitely be back!“

“While enjoying drinks and dinner with my wife in the lobby, there was a drunk individual who was escorted out by Devon, the security manager. I was truly impressed by Devon's remarkable composure and professionalism. It is evident that he is exceptional at his job.“

“I shouldn't talk about this, I shouldn't rate this but I can't hold back...Rodrigo is a legend behind the bar. The drinks are top tier. If you get the chance to come here, it's so worth it. Del Mar finally has a speakeasy!“

“Good beer + big-screen TVs to watch sports + enjoyable, casual atmosphere = relaxation & fun“

“My wife and I recently stayed at the Sheraton Hotel and were pleasantly surprised by the hotel bar. The service provided by Precilla was outstanding—she really made us feel welcome and attended to our needs with a smile. The prices are reasonable, and the food exceeded our expectations; everything we tried was excellent. I highly recommend stopping by the bar during your stay for a fantastic experience!“

“The service was impeccable, and the food was great“

“Wonderful bar in the Hotel L’Aubarge in Del Mar. Bartenders Blake and Leo are awesome but all who work there are awesome. Great vegetable crudités that looks like you are pulling vegies out of a garden but taste delicious (just don’t eat the stems, they are a little bitter) ? Live music, amazing views especially at sunset. Thank you as always

Wheelchair accessibility: It is wheelchair accessible“

“I love the bands here! Can’t wait for more tomfoolery.“

“What an amazingly beautiful experience! We had Edgar as our waiter and he was attentive and accommodating. Made great suggestions and even brought out a birthday celebration for all of us to share for my sisters birthday! Between the wedding about to start in the courtyard and the ocean breeze it was very memorable!“

“One of my favorite places to visit. I like it so much I drive down from Dana Point. Great friendly customer service. Yummy food and tasty libations.“

“You ever have one of those life defining or life changing moments? This might be one of mine. There is something special in these hard frescas. Or it could just be the chips and salsa flight talking. Either way, fantastic drinks and delicious selection of salsas. Thank you for sharing these drinks, cheers to the next 🐷🍒🌶️🍻“

“My favorite place in North County San Diego. The nachos are to die for“

“Nice restaurant! Came in with group of 12 & was sat in back.Server was nice & friendly. Food was pretty good! The risotto with our scallops was under cooked though (crunchy!), so they re-did that. They mentioned that it's usually al-dente, but it was too crunchy for our taste :(.We were unable to order dessert, due to the kitchen closing.The rib eye was excellent though & cooked great! Our daughter had the mosaic burger & said it was delicious.Clean restaurant & easy to find parking on the property. Collected to the Sheraton hotel... beautiful walk to the sundial Bridge, too!“

“Really nice variety on their dinner menu.... Salads, small plates/appetizers, pasta to fish to steak, pork chops, etc... Their wine list is also nice... So you should be able to find something to pair with your dinner. If not, try a mocktail, cocktail or beer. We sat on their upstairs patio where we could sort of watch the sunset over the water. Yes, there were buildings and trees in our sightlines but still nice. Service was very good considering they were slammed. Will definitely be back again.“

“We went here on the last day of our stay at the resort. All of the staff were very friendly and our waiter did a fantastic job. All the food was very good and they clearly use very high quality ingredients. I definitely recommend giving this place a try. We regret waiting until the last day to try it. If we had known it would be this good, we would have come a few times.“

“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.“

“Awesome food, great drinks and service! Nicole is awesome!“

“Great food . Well prepared and tasty , but a rowdy table with loud guests ruined the atmosphere and enjoyment. I asked management to calm the table down , but nothing was done.“

“The food and service is always good, I was wondering what is their signature dish? And has the restaurant had a food critics review? I love you read it! See you soon Casa de Bandini!“

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

“great sound, and stage. often there is a drum set and bass amp. Jay Cain is a great host!“

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

“The scenery is very beautiful“

“Amazing food. Casual atmosphere. Great service to go along with the great food“

“Great food! I had the lamb shank and it was so tender, it fell off the bone. Service was great!“