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    Board & Brew - Del Mar

    4.2 (1.5k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    BOARD & BREW - DEL MAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    BAJA CHICKEN
    Maya D.

    I love a good sandwich and I would come back here. Fairly quick and efficient service. And be ready for the upsell on adding avocado haha! The bread wash fresh and the ingredients were tasty. The sauce seems to be their signature thing, but my sandwich was just fine without it. Street parking available and there is both indoor and outdoor seating. Super casual! Nice stop if you're at the beach.

    Elisa N.

    BOARD AND BREW @ DEL MAR Parking is available right out front, with 20-minute parking as well as two-hour free parking. My boyfriend and I came on a Sunday morning and it wasn't too crowded. This location definitely needs some renovation it feels more on the older side but it's still really nice since it's right by the beach. I legit got Board and Brew at UTC La Jolla the day before was excited to get the same thing in a new location. so I ordered the turkey club and my boyfriend got the Italian sub. Those are our go-to's whenever we go to Board & Brew. The sandwich itself was decent, but honestly, I was disappointed. There were literally only two slices of bacon on my turkey club I kid you not, two slices. They placed one slice on each side so you wouldn't notice, but when I opened it up, it was so obvious. It was honestly depressing. There was a good amount of turkey, which I appreciated, but they definitely skimmed on the bacon, and it just wasn't as good as other locations. The staff also weren't very friendly. They weren't talkative at all and it felt like they were just there to get through their shift. I asked for extra sauce and they denied it, saying they were almost out yet I could literally see a whole bucket of sauce behind them. They were super stingy with the sauce and even the napkins. It just didn't feel welcoming. The bathroom is located in the back, and there's plenty of seating both inside and outside. With the beach right there, it's honestly such a nice spot to sit outside when the weather's good. Overall, the location itself kind of saves it, but because of the staff and how they skimped on the ingredients, I personally wouldn't come back to this specific location.

    Kevin M.

    Board & Brew is a classic deli shop with a great location in Del Mar Pros: this Del Mar, location of board & brew is a great place for a quick bite next to the beach. It has its own seating inside and outside and the outside seating has umbrellas just in case it gets a little too sunny. There is an abundance of parking on the street that's usually free up to two hours. I went on a Sunday where it wasn't really that busy so finding parking close by was pretty easy. I like this area because it's in between a lot of other small businesses and it's not right on the street. It's kind of tucked away a little bit. It has its own bathroom as well. We even saw a parrot whilst eating haha. I ordered the Italian grinder and my girlfriend ordered the turkey club. Both sandwiches were very tasty and make sure to get sauce with it because the sauce here is really good! Cons: due to the location, if it's busy parking will probably be slim. This is most likely due to it being close to the Del Mar fairgrounds. Verdict: If you want a quick bite to eat there or to go, this is the perfect place for you! Bored and brew is a staple in California and anybody who hasn't tried it should go now!

    Meagan J.

    Board & Brew in Del Mar was so dang on good. I ordered the California Delight, and it was delightful indeed. The turkey was tasty, the avocado was creamy, and all the toppings tasted super fresh. And of course, that famous Board & Brew sauce takes everything to another level. It really ties the whole sandwich together. The sandwiches are loaded too! The atmosphere is relaxed and beachy perfect for grabbing a quick bite after being out. Service was fast and friendly, and the whole experience was enjoyable.

    Drink to go
    Allison L.

    San Diego staple and OG spot for sandwiches! If you haven't tried it yet, you are missing out. Eat it there, or take it to go (beach lunch or sunsets are right there). My faves are the Turkado or the Baja Chicken. I have also seen the double decker - but only select that if you have a large appetite. If you like sauces try the house sauce, they now sell bottles of it. Oh and the squaw bread it delicious. If you you think there will be a long line - call in you order. You will be glad you did! This is a very casual walk up and order at the counter spot. Shirts and shoes please but beach goers are here all the time.

    Mariam R.

    Probably one of my favorite spots for sandwiches. This location is great, get your sandwich and enjoy it by the beach. Lots of street parking but can get busy on weekends. The staff is nice and you won't wait long to get your order.

    WHERE IS THE MAYO
    Caitlin D.

    Luckily this time I didn't get the guy who was rushing and yelling loudly while I ordered. But I did encounter him, he questioned if I was paying with cash or card-- although I was unsure since I didn't know the price of what I was ordering. Because of how he was last time, I said card and so got another worker. He was chill. Before ordering, he asked for my name and then the order. I got the Turkey Club (turkey breast, bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, & mayo on French Bread), I asked for No Cheese, it turned out to be $11.50. After paying there wasn't an option for a Reciept (like no print or text msg choice on the screen). To me it seemed like everyone else was waiting for their sandwiches. There wasn't many people behind me like usual, this was around 3:20 pm. When they called my name, they handed me the sandwich nicely wrapped in a bag and gave me a few napkins. I walked to Del Mar City Hall to eat it and found out they didn't add mayo to any side of the bread. This made the sandwich so dry and difficult to get down. The tomatoes were scarcely sliced as well. I haven't drank from drinking fountains since middle school but in order to get through this sandwich I HAD to. That's how dry this sandwich was. Also, they have a "secret sauce" that I find to be quite sweet and do not enjoy -- but others love it. They are fast at making the sandwiches but maybe they need to slow down since the quality they brought out wasn't very good. (: price is a little bit high for a sandwich, but I guess it's better than some areas in Del Mar.

    Special sauce
    Toby M.

    Great sammies! Turkado was our favorite. Just perfect bread, great portions of everything on the Sammie. Wonderful flavor. Also had the chicken club and it was really, really good too. Great service. Fast and friendly. Ambience? Uh.....nope. More like "attitude" -- as the shop is not pretending to be anything but a sandwich shop. When are y'all opening a store in North Carolina?

    Turkado on Squaw
    Kristina W.

    What to order: - Turkado (sub squaw bread instead of sourdough) + side of special sauce = incredible - Chicken club + avocado was also very good Tips: - Call ahead or order online for pickup since it gets busy at peak times (esp. weekends) - Park in the a small lot behind the building and come through the back entry (since there's limited street parking in the front)

    Tub oh tuna sandwich with Jack cheese and avo on squaw bread inc onions and tomato $12.50
    Tracy M.

    The food is good here. We got a tuna sandwich. The service is good when you walk up to a counter. And there is a small line because the food is good. The ambience is very casual.

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    The goat board and brew! Always tasty and service is friendly despite being a busy location

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    Board & Brew always hits the spot, don't matter what sandwich you get! Service is always good and great ambiance! Highly recommended!

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    Love this place for its great sandwiches and great customer service. I like to order custom sandwiches, and these folks never fail me!

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    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

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    Viewpoint Brewing

    4.2
    (1.3k reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    We had a weekday late lunch, the restaurant was quiet and we had our choice of tables. After…read morechanging tables to avoid sitting under a speaker we sat outside with a view of the fairgrounds and San Dieguito Lagoon.The staff was friendly and we were very pleased with fish tacos both broiled and fried. The salad and fries sides were generous. Parking in front of the restaurant is limited and shared with car repair but there is a pay lot on the corner. I have a feeling evenings are more raucous. There is a club that provides mini lockers with a plaque for personal beer mugs. The city of DelMar needs to trim some plants partially blocking the lagoon view.

    Seven of us had dinner at Viewpoint last night, reservations for a table right by the lagoon, and…read morethe view was really pretty. Valet parking for $6 on site was easy and smooth. The restaurant is really loud when crowded and you can only talk to the person right next to you, but that worked ok in a group of 7 anyway--we just had multiple mini conversations. If you're planning a large group gathering, you might have to play musical chairs to catch up with everyone, unless everyone has naturally loud voices that carry. Most of the people in our group ordered beers, but I ordered a nonalcoholic prickly pear hibiscus ginger beer which was ok--pretty subtle, but it quenches the thirst all the same. I ordered the Farmer's burger (black bean) with added avocado and a side salad which comes with a lemon vinaigrette. I had to eat it with a knife and fork after removing the top bun. Very tasty. My daughter ordered crispy shrimp tacos which she really enjoyed. Most people ordered the backyard burger which looked pretty good--choice of fries or side salad. Freddy our server was friendly and helpful. Overall a good dining experience!

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    The bar area with the TV
    The bar area with the TV
    Burger - came with their homemade sauce that has mayonnaise so we had it on the side.
    Burger - came with their homemade sauce that has mayonnaise so we had it on the side.
    Outdoor seating with heaters

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    Solana Beach Kitchen

    Solana Beach Kitchen

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    I recently visited Solana Beach Kitchen and honestly had such a great experience that I had to…read moreshare. From the moment we arrived, the service really stood out. The manager, Andrea, along with Tara, took amazing care of me and my friends. They were attentive without being overbearing, super friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcome the whole time, which is something you don't always get. I ordered an Aperol Spritz, (if you ever ordered, please get it with campari. we also got a margarita, both were perfectly made. The spritz was refreshing and well-balanced, and the margarita was just as good, not too sweet and really smooth. Definitely a great start to the night. The food was just as impressive. Everything came out surprisingly fast, especially considering how good it was. You can tell there's real attention to quality and flavor. The ambiance is another highlight. It has this relaxed, chill vibe but still feels put together and a little bit "cute" in the best way. It's the kind of place that works perfectly whether you're going on a date, catching up with friends, or just want a nice casual dinner without it feeling basic. Overall, great service, delicious food, quick turnaround, and a really enjoyable atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back

    Tried SB Kitchen for lunch. Sat outside under an umbrella. Plenty of parking during lunch and the…read moreshopping center this is part of had a parking garage at the back. Service was okay. I had to remind the waitress I hadn't gotten my drink and had to ask for the check at the end. The food was just okay. I got the Hot Chick chicken sandwich and my friend got the classic burger and we split them. Neither had much flavor, which really surprised me with the chicken sandwich as it's supposed to be Cajun spiced. We both paid the extra $4 to change the fries to truffle fries. That had the most flavor of anything.

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    Awesome food enjoyed on a great Friday night.
    Awesome food enjoyed on a great Friday night.
    Beef skewers
    Beef skewers
    Flowers for Baby and Bourbon Banger. Delicious cocktails.

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    West End Bar & Kitchen

    West End Bar & Kitchen

    4.1
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    Driving by to head to another place for dinner and we passed this place along the way and decided…read moreto flip a U turn and pull in and try instead. Let me tell you this place did not disappoint one bit. Service was absolutely fantastic, food was out of this world amazing and the price point for the food was exactly what you should expect. This is a 10 star out of 5 star review type of place. Do t let the outside fool you as the inside drink and food options will be something you won't want to miss! I did the shrimp wonton appetizer along with the Cioppino which was about top 3 I've ever had! Definitely will be back again for this linguine clams next time!

    So happy they added Happy Hour specials during the week…read more Parking is super easy in the front, along the side or back of the restaurant. We were able to sit quickly in the bar area. The vibe was pretty chill with the baseball game playing on the tv. Service was a bit slow but it's because our server Chris was also the bartender and was pretty busy making everyone's drinks The food was delicious, I noticed they changed their calamari it used to be yummy strips now they're the traditional crispy calamari. The artichokes are almost always my favorite The sea goddess drink was the delicious blue drink that tastes like a vacation in a glass ! The Golden Hour (drink) and that on the other hand was beyond sour. It tastes mostly like lemon and purred strawberries were in the glass, which made it very difficult to drink. Strawberries would get stuck in the straw every sip I took. Our server Chris was pretty awesome we watched him multitask making drinks and returning to our table to tend to us. He remained calm and professional with a smile on his face. The host Olivia came to our table and removed the Happy Hour menu and gave it to a couple at a table behind us which was very random and odd she didn't say anything to us but removed the menu. I grabbed another menu from the nearby empty table but that was a little strange to me. Overall this was a pleasant experience I'll definitely return and recommend.

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    Front porch July 6, 2025
    Front porch July 6, 2025
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    Huevos Rancheros
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    Understory Bar

    Understory Bar

    4.3
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    Love Understory! We always end up here for a nightcap because the vibe is just so good. The…read moreatmosphere is lively without being too loud, making it a great place to unwind after dinner. The service is always friendly and attentive, and the cocktails are consistently on point. The prices are also very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the drinks. One of my favorite things about Understory is that you can order food from any of the restaurants in Sky Deck and have it delivered right to your table while you enjoy your cocktails. It makes it the perfect spot for groups when everyone is craving something different. Great drinks, great service, and an awesome atmosphere--definitely one of my favorite places for a nightcap in San Diego.

    It was my first time at understory bar. The bar tenders are super friendly and are super…read moreknowledgeable on the drink and can gauge what you would like based on your preferences. We showed up at around 10pm and you would not believe that they have an amazing happy hour with drink only being 8-10 dollars and they're full sized. An amazing deal and the drinks are strong! One drink and I was starting to feel the alcohol. Very worth the price during happy hour. They also have some very pretty drinks on the menu making the place super instagramable. Highly recommend for affordable drinks and a 10pm-close happy hour is unheard of!

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