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3.2 (231 reviews)
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12-2025 easy parking and wheelchair accessible
Tracy M.

I was really wanting some hashbrowns so we came in here for some breakfast deals. The girl is really sweet and served us right away. The ambience is totally renovated in November 2025 It looks beautiful and will definitely come back.

A comfortable stop along the highway to grab a bite to eat and enjoy the ambiance.... Hmmm  At least you have an idea of what to expect.
John B.

Stopped in to see my favorite server Bobbi again. Always a positive experience both with the service and the food. Chicken fried steak with salad and veggies. YUMMM... Made my day!!! Del Mar, just off Highway 5...

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Natasha T.

This is a live review since i'm sitting in Denny's right now eating my All- American Slams and fried mozzarella sticks with my bestie, Danielle on whom is studying for the bar right now. Yes, that's right, we out here eating and studying at Denny's. Don't sleep on that. Denny's has been a staple for me since my college days back in 2013, food is decent (depending on certain location, the one across from Santa Ana College was the one I used to go to back in the day) But this location, the chef who is working right now( time is 2 am on June 4, 2025) and our amazing server Gail, thank you for serving us. Gail was wondering and for the first time in my life, she told me I look familar from this show called Gilmore Girls on which I never watched but my bestie look it up and I can see the similarities. Alright, now lets get do to the food, I ordered the All- American Slams, cripsy hashbrown, scamabled eggs, 4 pieces of cripsy bacon and a stack of pancakes, with an add on of toasted English Muffin. 9.6/10 I agreed with my bestie, that indeed, their pancakes are WAY better than IHOP. The pancakes here are fluffy and mosit, not dense like Ihop, again if you like dense pancakes this isn't it. Cheers to the chest for making that cripsy hashbrown perfect and the plating... I never seen a more aesthetic Denny's plate than this location, looks so well put and the fried mozzarella sticks were hot and not too. salty 9.4/10 Originally we wanted to order the maple stuff donuts but they were out. That's totally fine, because it's giving us an excuse to come back and get it. We came in around 1am, my bestie needed to study other than at home so I didn't mind. This is just brining me back memories from my college days so this was a nice visit and by far one of the besst location of Denny's. No homeless here like in Santa Ana and everyone that dine in was respectful. Thank you Gail for serving us and she was the only server here at time we were in so we understand, plus we weren't in a rush to get our food since we were studying well my friend was stuyding, I'm just typing out this review.

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Shirley F.

Food is good and affordable. Newly designed interior design. Very comfortable with nice Christmas music. Service was great . Nice reward information. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

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This is a great location. It's right off the I-5. In Del Mar. i've spent many late nights here eating great meals. I can't wait till they reopen.

Classic burger from Value menu
Layla F.

I've always enjoyed Dennys. It's open at all hours , and the selection of food is vast. I'm giving this review to provide info for Dennys app users and customers driven by specials. Yesterday 9/18 was national cheese burger day. I found a list of restaurants giving special discounts. Dennys was listed as one of them. However when we arrived we were informed this location was not participating. The host advised us to check online for coupons or promo codes I found the Dennys app and downloaded it and got an immediate 20% off coupon. The fine print indicated it does not apply to Every Day Value Slam and items under $8. We ordered to burgers off the $2/$4/6/8 value menu. I had 3 add ons. Avocado , cheese and the seasoned fries. We went to check out and were told we only qualified for .77 cents off. I tried to give the cashier the info and fine print but he refused it stating there was fine print that stated this. So I concluded the Every Day Value Slam equates to the $2/$4/$6/$8 value menu. I should have ordered a burger off the regular menu and got more bang for my buck. Fortunately the total dinner was reasonable despite not having the coupon. I just found the location lacking in customer service regarding the specials. (I had to specifically request the Value menu ) as it was not provided and I would not have known about had I not downloaded the app. Regarding food. It was served hot and fresh. Burger was pretty good Seasoned fries not worth $1.99 upgrade. Recommend this Dennys if you just want a place to sit down for a burger , breakfast Simple food. The booths need to be replaced. Ours was torn up where you were sitting on the foam.

My group of 3 people stopped at Denny's for a late night meal after the New years party. There was a wait which we did not mind, waited our turn and got sat by a serve named Cynthia. We placed our orders, asked for milkshakes and she said No, we're busy at the moment and the milkshakes are made by hand, but once it dies down we can see if we'll be able to make you one. So we said okay and waited. After a while, there was no line at the door anymore, the rush has calmed down. So when someone else brought out the dessert, we asked again if we were able to get 3 milkshakes and she said yes, made our milkshakes and brought them out. The server, Cynthia saw that, and she very UNPROFESSIONALLY reprimanded the other lady in front of all the customers, saying "I already told them no, why did you bring out the milkshakes, I told 4 other tables no so now we'll have to go make more milkshakes, do you know how much time it'll take to make them all a milkshake? If someone orders something, run by me first". That was a conversation that should have been had in private, but she obviously wanted us to hear because she said it right next to our table. 5 mins later, another girl at a table next to us asked for a milkshake, and she said "No, we're not making those tonight" then pointed to our table and said "they just told the other lady that I said it was okay to make them milkshakes", which did not happened, she RUDELY lied about what we said to other customers next to our table. The experience at Denny's was great until she started having a public meltdown down and talked rudely about us indirectly to other customers but loud enough to have us hear. She honestly ruined the entire experience we had at Denny's with her nasty words and attitude. She should not be in the service industry. I hope other costumers do not have to experience this. However, the manager on shift was very nice and comped our meal for the trouble after we brought it up to his attention and was very professional. He said she should not have been telling customers that they're not making milkshakes and to let them know it will take a while instead. Which validated how we felt.

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Brought a party of 40, the service was quick and efficient. Food was standard but employees were great at adapting to our needs.

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Bad restaurant and the worker are terrible at there job would not recommend here. I had to seat my self and did not smell great.

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Gale was the absolute best and Robert too, they real really were the sweetest and most genuine people to ever enter a Dennys

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Sooo slow, food was overcooked, underwhelming, and the check took forever. On top of that, we had to watch Fox News. Thumbs down.

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On what date will Denny's at Via De La Valle, Del Mar, reopen? This site has been closed for many…

Wow! Hope they did not go out of business. Love that location next to the track.

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This location in Del Mar is right around the corner from the Del Mar racetrack and is always busy, but the crew there always provides great service.

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Lana

Lana

4.4
(159 reviews)
1.0 mi

We chose Lana to celebrate our anniversary and wanted to try somewhere new. It exceeded every…read moreexpectation. Whenever we visit a new restaurant, we prefer sampling several starters and salads rather than committing to a heavy entrée, and it turned out to be the perfect way to experience Lana's menu. We started with the Baked Mt. Tam Cheese, which was absolutely incredible. From there we enjoyed the Prawn Spring Rolls, Yellowtail Sashimi, and finished with the Peaches & Burrata Salad. Not a single dish disappointed. Every plate was beautifully presented, and the flavors were bright, fresh, and perfectly balanced. Our server, Dale, made the evening even more memorable. He recognized it was a special occasion and graciously paced the meal, allowing us to relax and savor each course without ever feeling rushed. We loved everything about our experience--from the food and service to the atmosphere. We can't wait to return and explore the entrée menu. Lana has definitely earned a place on our list of favorite restaurants.

I had such an exceptional experience here tonight. I dined solo at the bar and the bartender,…read moreBrandon, created a delicious mocktail for me. The manager, Jackson, suggested the Yuzu Ponzu sashimi which was quite literally one of the best dishes I've ever had. It was so bright and flavorful! i can't wait to go back with my friends and have it again. Such a highlight to my day! 10/10 experience.

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Prawn Spring Rolls were so tasty!
Prawn Spring Rolls were so tasty!
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Postino Del Mar

Postino Del Mar

4.6
(505 reviews)
2.2 mi
$$
Happy hour specials
Catering service

Postino has always been our go-to for a nice lunch and stellar drinks. When we moved back to San…read moreDiego my husband and I were happy to see Postino was right down the road in Del Mar at One Paseo. I feel as though I can't say enough about the quality and consistency of their menu. Every time, we're greeted and seated immediately. It's always such a welcoming atmosphere (even when we bring our kids along from time to time) and I appreciate how efficient the staff is. Our popular choices are always the assorted bruschettas - I love that they switch up to offer new flavors and seasonal ingredients. Drinks and cocktails are always spot on. Couldn't recommend this location more for anyone who's looking for an enjoyable bite!

I've been wanting to try this place for a while now after I kept seeing the aesthetic bruschetta…read moreboards, so I'm really glad I finally got the chance to come! I obviously had to get the bruschetta board which comes with 4 different options. They had a philly cheesesteak chef special that day and it was definitely my favorite. The burrata bacon arugula tomato one was also really tasty, but I thought the mozzarella tomato basil and the smoked salmon and pesto ones fell a little short for me. I also got the half panini and half salad combo which I was very excited to see on the menu because I wanted to try so many different things! I got the caesar salad and the prosciutto & brie sando. It was good! I liked how the fig jam added sweetness to the prosciutto sandwich, but I wish they used less because it was a little too sweet. Great vibes inside too, and servers were nice!

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Monarch Ocean Pub

Monarch Ocean Pub

3.9
(960 reviews)
1.4 mi
$$

Freshly arrived and checked in to our hotel in Del Mar, we asked the front desk for a…read morerecommendation and she said this was a good upscale sports bar. I saw I had already bookmarked it for their highly rated fish and chips, and it was only half a mile away so we decided to walk. It was a beautiful walk along the beach, surfers everywhere reminded me of my college days at UCSD and how big the surfing culture is here. After we passed the train tracks we took a left and had a quarter mile walk straight up the hill! It was definitely a tough little hike for us out of shapers, but it was just enough to get some exercise and work up our appetites and thirst. We put our name down for window seats and stood at the bar while watching the NBA finals. We ordered a couple aperol spritz and were throughly enjoying the vibe and view. Everyone here was super friendly, great customer service and was surprised to see how packed it was late afternoon on a Tuesday. Our server later told us it's like that every night. We had to wait about 15-20 mins for our table but we were fine, then got seated right by the window. The view was amazing, drinks were strong, and some excellent fish and chips and appetizers. The bar even gave a little speech, where the bartender read a poem, apparently a nightly tradition. Cool touch. Great place for families, groups or couples. Recommend!

Dear Senior Management Team,…read more My family I visited Monarch Ocean Pub on mother day, expecting to have a pleasant experience. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed by the behavior of one of your managers, Hope. My mother was on the phone with my sister through FaceTime, simply talking and enjoying herself. Hope approached my mother in a very aggressive and unprofessional manner, standing extremely close to her and angrily telling her to hang up the phone and stop recording, even though my mother was not recording anyone. I tried to explain that my mother does not speak English very well, but instead of handling the situation professionally, Hope accused me of being rude, told us to leave, and threatened to call the police. Her behavior made both my mother and me feel very upset, uncomfortable, and unwelcome. She also stood very close to us and made physical contact by touching me, which made me feel extremely uncomfortable. No customer should be treated this way. We came to your business hoping to enjoy ourselves and receive good service, but instead we experienced rude, aggressive, and unacceptable treatment from a manager. I hope senior management will address this situation seriously so that no other customers have to go through the same experience. Because of this incident, we do not feel comfortable returning to that location.

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Solana Beach Kitchen

Solana Beach Kitchen

4.2
(317 reviews)
1.0 mi
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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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Flowers for Baby and Bourbon Banger. Delicious cocktails.
Salt  + Lime

Salt + Lime

4.3
(628 reviews)
1.6 mi
$$
Locally owned & operated
Vegan friendly

YUMMY!!!!! The food was sooo good AND they had lots of vegan and vegetarian and healthier items to…read moreorder if you didn't want to eat traditional taco joint food. Our server was fine and friendly. The food came out quickly. We had the chips and salsa (excellent). I asked for a non spicy salsa and my friends wanted spicy so they brought some of each. We split the the Heart of Palm Ceviche! So amazing and it was big with a beautiful presentation. Just delicious. I could have eaten that alone with no other items. It was a vegan Ceviche and the fish was not missed. My friends ordered really cool cocktails and raved about them. My one friend said that this is the only place she can get this particular cocktail and that she comes here just for it. I ordered 2 tacos (Mr. Asparagus and the Baja fish taco). Both delicious and they came with housemade potato chips (which I thought was weird until I tasted them). I was so full but I couldn't not eat the chips because they were so good. One friend ordered the Quesabirria and she didn't love it. It was very strange as it was wrapped in fried cheese. They also ordered the other tacos and loved them. The only one that didn't get a thumbs up was the Quesabirria. I am looking forward to introducing this restaurant to other friends. So good!

A tourist location that is one of many on the street. The nice appearance catches your eye...S…read more Sorry, I can't get bast the receipt details.

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Won Tostada:
 Marinated Tune/Chipotle Mayo/Avocado/Pickled Onion/Sesame Seeds/Chives/Masago
Won Tostada: Marinated Tune/Chipotle Mayo/Avocado/Pickled Onion/Sesame Seeds/Chives/Masago
Potato Taquitos:
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Potato Taquitos: Mashed Potato/Shredded Lettuce/Crema/Cotija Cheese/Pickled Onions/Green Salsa
Nick's Del Mar

Nick's Del Mar

4.3
(626 reviews)
2.2 mi
$$$

I've always loved Nick's in Del Mar, and it's been one of my favorite restaurants for years. While…read moreI've had a few visits in the past where the service was just okay, this visit reminded me why I keep coming back. Everything was absolutely spot on. I ordered the Buttermilk Fried Chicken, and it couldn't have been any better. The food was prepared perfectly--not overly salty like I've experienced on some previous visits, but balanced and delicious. Every bite was exactly how it should be. Whoever was leading the kitchen on 7/7/26 deserves recognition. Thank you! The food was absolutely perfect, and it felt like some positive changes may have been made behind the scenes because the quality was outstanding. The service was equally impressive. Our server had the perfect personality--friendly, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure we were well taken care of without being overbearing. It was exactly the kind of hospitality that enhances a great meal. I'm so glad to see things operating at this level. Everything--from the food to the service--was just right. Keep up the great work, and kudos to the GM and the entire team at Nick's Del Mar for delivering such an excellent experience. I'll definitely be back!

NICK'S @ DEL MAR…read more Parking is available in the free garage that's located right next to Nick's, making it super convenient. There are usually plenty of parking spots, so it's easy to get in and out. This Nick's is located in Del Mar Highlands Town Center, so there are lots of shops and restaurants nearby if you want to walk around before or after your meal. I've also been to the Nick's in Carlsbad, and I personally think that location is a little nicer because I love their outdoor seating area. That said, the Del Mar location also offers both indoor and outdoor seating, so you still have options. The service was pretty good. It was definitely busy when I visited, so the staff seemed a little rushed at times, but everyone was still very friendly and attentive. The food is always consistently good. I highly recommend starting with the Thai-style lettuce wraps as an appetizer, they're one of my favorites. For my entrée, I ordered the cheeseburger, which never disappoints. Everything was cooked well and tasted great. I also really like the ambiance here. It has a cozy, darker atmosphere that makes it a great spot for a dinner date or a night out with friends. The prices are also pretty reasonable for the quality of the food and service. Overall, I'd definitely recommend checking this location out if you're in the Del Mar area.

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Nick's Del Mar
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Asparagus fries on the appetizer menu. Really good!

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Asparagus fries on the appetizer menu. Really good!

Denny's - diners - Updated July 2026

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