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128 SanDiegoMagazine.comOctober2011
DONOVAN’S STEAK & CHOP HOUSE ✮
The tasty seafood appetizers at this Golden Triangle steak-
house make a great lead-in for a meat-lover’s meal of New
York strip or prime T-bone steaks, shrimp scampi or lobster.
Dinner Mon.-Sat. 4340 La Jolla Village Dr., 858-450-6666,
donovanssteakhouse.com.
Also downtown (570 K St., 619-237-9700). OT, $$-$$$
ELIJAH’S ✮
An East Coast–style restaurant-deli specializing in homemade
blintzes, knishes and cases brimming with baked goods.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner dai ly. 8861 Villa La Jolla Dr., 858-
455-1461, elijahsrestaurant.com. Also in Del Mar (2638 Del
Mar Heights Rd., 858-259-4880). $-$$
FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR
Fleming’s off ers USDA prime beef — from an 8-ounce “petite”
fi let to a 2.5-pound porterhouse — fresh seafood and an à la
carte menu of delicious side dishes, plus 100 wines by the
glass. Dinner nightly. 8970 University Center Lane, 858-535-
0078, fl emingssteakhouse.com.
Also downtown (380 K St., 619-237-1155). $$$-$$$$
HUMPHREYS LA JOLLA GRILL
Daily fresh-fi sh spe cial ties and a few beef and poultry
dishes. Breakfast daily, lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner nightly. In
the Sheraton La Jolla Hotel, 3299 Holiday Ct., 858-452-4000,
sheratonlajolla.com/humphreys. $$-$$$
KARL STRAUSS BREWERY GARDENS ✮
Tucked away in a tech center on grounds reminiscent of Mu-
nich’s Chinese Pagoda Beer Gar den. Beer-centric cuisine on
the menu. Lunch & dinner Mon.-Fri.; Sun. brunch. In the San
Diego Tech Center, 9675 Scranton Rd., Sorrento Valley, 858-
587-2739, karlstrauss.com. Also in Carlsbad (5801 Armada
Rd., 760-431-2739), downtown San Diego (1157 Columbia St.,
619-234-2739) & La Jolla (1044 Wall St., 858-551-2739). $-$$
OPERA PATISSERIE
At this quintessential French café, master pastry chefs Thierry
Cahez and Vincent Garcia off er exceptional pastries, quiche
Lorraine, crudités, and croque monsieur sandwiches. Break-
fast & lunch Mon.-Sat.; all-day brunch Sat. 9254 Scranton Rd.,
Ste. 101, Sorrento Valley,
858-458-9050, operapatisserie.com. $
TRULUCK’S ✮
This elegant restaurant and piano lounge features fresh sea-
food, juicy steaks and succulent crab, with a globe-spanning
menu updated weekly. Dinner nightly. 8990 University
Center Lane, 858-453-2583, trulucks.com. OT, $$$-$$$$Del Mar, Carmel Valley &
Solana Beach
ARTERRA
In the Marriott Del Mar, Arterra off ers farm-fresh American
cuisine in a spacious dining room. Breakfast daily, lunch
Mon.-Fri., dinner Tues.-Thur. 11966 El Camino Real,
858-369-6032, arterrarestaurant.com. OT, $$$-$$$$
BURLAP
Described by chef Brian Malarkey as “Asian cowboy,” Burlap
features steak-and-seafood house cuisine with an Asian twist.
12995 El Camino Real #21. $$-$$$.
CAFÉ SECRET
Enjoy delightful, traditional Peruvian fare at this scenic cafe.
1140 Camino Del Mar., 858-792-0821, cafesecret.com. $$
FIDEL’S
This lively Mexican restaurant located near the Del Mar
Fairgrounds off ers authentic and great-tasting fare in a fun
and engaging setting. Lunch & dinner daily. 749 Genevieve
St. 858-755-5292, fi delslittlemexico.com. $-$$
THE FISH MARKET ✮
The fare: fresh fi sh, of course. Rem i nis cent of a San Francisco
wa terfront eatery. Oyster bar. Lunch & din ner daily. 640 Via
de la Valle, Solana Beach, 858-755-2277, thefi shmarket.com.
Also in downtown (750 N. Harbor Dr., 619-232-3474). $$$
FLAVOR DEL MAR
Backed by an ocean view, chef Jason Maitland prepares
jerked-spice pork loin and other meats to perfection in Del
Mar Plaza. Lunch & dinner daily. 1555 Camino del Mar,
858-755-3663. OT, $$$
IL FORNAIO CUCINA ITALIANA
In Del Mar Plaza, Il Fornaio off ers an expansive coastline
view and cuisine to rival it. The extensive Italian menu off ers
monthly regional specialties. Lunch & dinner daily; Sat. &
Sun. brunch. 1555 Ca mino del Mar, Ste. 301, 858-755-8876,
ilfornaio.com. Also in Coronado (1333 First St.,
619-437-4911). OT, $$-$$$
KITCHEN 1540
American cuisine with Mediterranean fl air comes with an
elegant setting at L’Auberge Del Mar. Breakfast, lunch &
dinner daily; Sun. brunch. 1540 Ca mi no del Mar, Del Mar,
858-793-6460, laubergedelmar.com. OT, $$$PACIFICA DEL MAR
Perched on a terrace in Del Mar Plaza, this stylish eatery of-
fers intriguing Cal i for nia/continental cuisine. Lunch & dinner
daily; Sat. & Sun. brunch. 858-792-0476, pacifi cadelmar.com.
OT, $$$. Pacifi ca Breeze Café serves breakfast & lunch
daily. 858-509-9147. 1555 Ca mino del Mar, Del Mar. $-$$Cardiff & Encinitas
THE BEACH HOUSE
Lobster tops the bill at this elegantly casual seaside eatery
boasting an ocean view from all tables. Lunch & dinner daily;
Sun. brunch. $$-$$$. Upstairs, Top of the House features
seafood and steaks with south-of-the-border fl air. Lunch &
dinner daily; Sat. & Sun. brunch. $-$$. 2530 S. Coast Hwy.
101, Cardiff , 760-753-1321, thebeachhouse.com.
BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL
This warm, rustic Venetian-infl uenced eatery in Encinitas
serves delights such as lobster ravioli and chicken saltim-
bacca. Breakfast & brunch Sat. & Sun., lunch & dinner
daily. 806 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas, 760-942-0738,
beachsidebarandgrill.com. $$
BLUE RIBBON PIZZERIA
Committed to supporting local farmers and businesses, Blue
Ribbon off ers gourmet artisan pizza at aff ordable prices.
Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner daily. 897 South Coast Hwy 101.
760-634-7671. B&W, $$.
CHART HOUSE
The ocean view takes center stage alongside beef, pasta, fresh
fi sh and seafood entrées. An a er-work café menu off ers
light dining in the lounge. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner nightly;
Sun. brunch. 2588 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Car diff , 760-436-4044,
chart-house.com. OT, $$-$$$
FIRENZE TRATTORIA
Chef Italo Peveri dishes out a light er — yet traditional — ver-
sion of multiregional Italian cuisine in Encinitas’ West Vil-
lage Shopping Center. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner nightly. 162 S.
Rancho Santa Fe Rd.,
760-944-9000, fi renzetrattoria.com. OT, $$-$$$
YU ME YA SAKE HOUSE
This small, family-owned restaurant dishes up Japanese-style
tapas perfect for sharing, as well as a large selection of sake.
Dinner Tues.-Sat. 1246 N. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas, 760-
633-4288. $$Carlsbad & Oceanside
ARGYLE STEAKHOUSE
At the Aviara Golf Clubhouse, overlooking the 18th hole and
wildlife of the Batiquitos Lagoon, Argyle off ers breakfast
Sat. & Sun., lunch Tues.-Fri., dinner Tues.-Sun. and à la carte
brunch Sun. 7447 Batiquitos Dr., Carlsbad, 760-603-6800,
parkaviara.hyatt.com. OT, $$$
BLUEFIRE GRILL
This eatery within the La Costa Resort & Spa off ers California
coastal cuisine, live entertainment and savory dishes like
sugarcane-skewered ahi tuna and red-wine-braised boneless
prime beef short ribs. Dinner Tues.-Sat. 2100 Costa del Mar
Rd., Carlsbad, 760-929-6306, lacosta.com. OT, $$$-$$$$
BISTRO WEST
Pizzas, pastas, burgers and paninis are among the “contem-
porary comfort food” choices. Lunch & dinner daily; Sun.
brunch. 4960 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, 760-930-8008,
bistrowest.com. $$
CASA DE BANDINI
Frothy giant margaritas accompany authentic Mexican
cuisine and fabulous Mariachi entertainment at this second-
generation Mexican restaurant. Lunch & dinner daily. 1901
Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad,
760-634-3443, casadebandini.com. $$-$$$
FRESCO TRATTORIA & BAR
Continental cuisine with an Italian em phasis. Lunch & din-
ner daily. 264 Carlsbad Vil lage Dr., Carlsbad, 760-720-3737,
frescorestaurants.com.
Also in Bonsall (5256 S. Mission, 760-631-1944). $$
HILL STREET CAFÉ & FISH JOINT
Hill Street Café off ers healthy, tasty choices and uses
organic ingredients whenever possible. Across a courtyard,
the Fish Joint boasts surfer chic and serves a selection of
creative fare, including several vegan sushi rolls. Breakfast,
lunch & dinner daily at both. 524 S. Coast Hwy., Oceanside,
760-966-0985 (Hill Street Café),
760-450-0646 (Fish Joint). $-$$
JOEY’S SMOKIN’ BBQ ✮
Savory Southern cooking marks this BBQ joint’s comfort food
cuisine, with hickory-smoked baby back ribs and 1-pound
baked potatoes. Lunch & dinner daily. 6955 El Camino Real,
Carlsbad, 760-929-1396, joeyssmokinbbq.com. Also in Torrey
Hills (4645 Carmel Mountain Rd., 858-350-1317). $$1670 Coast Blvd. • Del Mar
(858) 755-9345
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