Pamplemousse Grille

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.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Came here for San Diego restaurant week and Im severely disappointed. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere that San Diego can offer. This is suppose to be a high end, “fine dining” restaurant but the dishes and food were an assault on my pallet. The main dishes were got were the duck and short rib. You would think that if their logo is a duck their duck dish would be their signature good dish, but it’s not. The duck had no semblance of juiciness and the cherry balsamic reduction used as the sauce was unnoticeable. Short rib was also was nothing standout. Jesus even the free bread appetizer they gave was dry. The desert was horrible and not worth getting. You could easier get so much better outside of this place. All in all, please save your money and give it to other restaurants that do deserve it.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Best Cauliflower soup in San Diego. Must try.
Fish dishes were ok not so special.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Enjoyed the food and the friendly service. It was a bit too noisy to our taste.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Overrated and expensive

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Fabulous food and service from this Del Mar gem!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Veal Schnitzel

Close to racetrack, wonderful food. Diverse menu. Small, fun bar. Gorgeous wine selection. Hostesses should smile more.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

By far the best restaurant to go to in Del Mar! The presentation, the quality, the service...all top notch!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Michelin star quality! Best service, exquisite food, great atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Quail, Duck Confit, Miso Black Cod, Mixed Grille- Colorado Lamb Chop Filet of Beef & Pork Tenderloin Trio of Sauces

Why are all “high end” Del Mar restaurants old, stuffy and reminiscent of a great aunt’s attic? Pamplemousse Grill exemplifies the highlights of dining in this otherwise quaint but staid coastal town. Pricey menu, dated atmosphere (circa 1990), and with three different entrees ordered none warranted any sort of comment except an audible sigh.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

One of The most amazing restaurant in Sd…………

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The duck was very good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Excellent example of San Diego fine dining. The menu and the wine list will not disappoint.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Duck Confit, Miso Black Cod, Caesar Salad, Truffle Fries, Shaved Black Truffle Gnocchi, Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Veal snitzel, mixed seafood, and quail were all excellent..The service was friendly and attentive - first rate. Just a few minutes from the fairgrounds.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lovely atmosphere. We went for Restaurant week and were very impressed. Service was excellent as was the food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5