Visited this restaurant for the first time. I've been wanting to go for years. The staff were very friendly and the restaurant felt like your favorite neighborhood gem. Very welcoming. We were celebrating a birthday and they brought out Hula pie. We started with the Brussels sprouts for an appetizer. The Cesar salad was good, and my Surfing Steak was good. I would try something different next time. read more

Jake's - Brussel Sprouts - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Great service! Good food. Wife and I went for our 14th anniversary. She ordered the Brussels sprouts and tuna tostadas. Very good. I ordered the mussels in that coconut, very, very good. Broth was great. We both had the fish soup. Delicious! Would definitely recommend and will be back. read more

Jake's - Desert PB and Chocolate w/ ice cream - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

Honestly, hearing and reading all the hype for Jake's my feelings when leaving was "meh". Our server was very friendly and attentive. The valets were as well. Seeing the waves crashing on shore was a sight to behold. What lacked for me was the food. The quality and the presentation. I ordered the Ahi Poke Bowl and was disappointed. The Poke was warm and limp and barely had any ginger soy sauce. My two rice balls were barely warm and dry too. I did my best to eat what I could but wasn't much. The slices of avocados were the highlight of this dish. I turned down a box and an offer for something else. Definitely not worth the drive, the local traffic and wasted time trying to find parking. The kitchen needs to catch up with the service the valets and wait service teams perform with smiles. read more

Work up an appetite after walking the beach? That's what happened to me so I stopped into Jake's. The location is prime! If you're wanting to see the sunset, the restaurant is also loaded with windows. During my visit I tried the Brussel Sprouts as an appetizer and paired them with a glass of wine. The Brussels were good as they also had shishito peppers intermixed. For my main entree I got the seafood chowder which is served with a piece of cornbread. The chowder was good, but the cornbread needed a hug from a southern grandma. Service was top tier even though I sat in the bar area. If you're looking to visit, I'd recommend a reservation! read more

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We met up with our in-laws to celebrate our new Brother-in-law's birthday. They came in from out of town for the weekend, and they chose Jake's for our family get-together. Our reservation was right at opening, 11:00 am, and we arrived early. There were already people waiting huddled wherever they could find shade. It turns out that most of the folks didn't have reservations, so they came with hopes of getting a table. Parking in Jake's lot is valet only, but there is other parking nearby. Folks with handicap placards can valet park for free. Once the doors opened, we were quickly whisked to our table. The tables are tightly arranged, but every seat was near a window so you can see the gorgeous ocean views. You can feel the breeze when the windows/doors are open. The other tables around us quickly filled. It is noisy with all of the people talking and laughing. The staff moved quickly to attend to all of the tables. It's a good idea to stay seated and tuck all of your belongings and body parts so you don't get in the way of the staff moving here and there. Our group of 6 loved everything we ordered. Portions were generous so that we could all sample each other's food. We ordered the Brussels sprouts and bbq ribs as appetizers. For entrees, we ordered fish and chips, a burger, the mixed seafood pot, a grilled chicken Mediterranean salad, and a sandwich that I didn't photograph. There is also a kids menu upon request. For some reason, it took a while for the kids menu to arrive. I think each person we requested it from got waylaid and forgot. The same thing happened with Cholula. Considering how busy it was and the high level of service the staff provided, it was understandable, and we were not in a rush. The pièce de résistance was the Hula Pie. We ordered one, but ended up with 2 because we were celebrating a birthday. These slices are HUGE! If you have something to do later, I don't recommend taking one on your own, or you will be so sleepy from overindulgence. Definitely would love to come back here again for our next special occasion. Accessibility notes: entrance is accessible for someone using a wheelchair or mobility aid, no stairs. Table spacing is TIGHT. Call ahead and ask if you can reserve a table with more space. Womens restroom is a tight squeeze and only has 2 stalls. The accessible stall might be able to accommodate a mobility aid, but not enough space to transfer from a wheelchair to the toilet. Spacing between the stalls and sinks is also tight. There was a line, so the doorway was also congested with people waiting and people trying to exit. I used a cane instead of my walker since we parked in the Jake's lot, and I managed fine in either stall. read more

It's good. I lived in Delmar beach hotel, can walk to Jake's. Seems like very popular at local. Nice service. special cocktail to explore. read more

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Came here for brunch. Best thing about it? The view as it's right on the beach. Food - not too impressive. At least not the tacos. It lacked flavor, didn't help that the salsa on the tacos were made with bell peppers rather than jalapeños. Service was decent but nothing to brag about. read more

Jake's is our favorite go to for a long time now. This time, we were there for lunch. It was a Friday. The restaurant was bustling busy. Though it was an overcast day, Jake's bay windows provided the ocean view sought by many. I had the house's white wine which went well with my order of the crispy calamari. My friend had the Roasted Turkey Sandwich. She loved it so much! Jake's has kept its consistency in quality, service, and price-worthiness. Thumbs up for their reliability! read more

I booked a reservation for a party of 4 to celebrate my brother's birthday and the only times available was 10am for breakfast. We were thankfully seated along the window with the fantastic view of the beach and we were welcomed with a birthday card on the table. Shout out to Teya (I wish I asked for the right spelling!) for being a wonderful server on a Sunday morning. Parking: $8 valet available which is worth it since street meter parking was already $4/hr. Food: -Calamari ($17.50) and Brussel Sprouts ($14) for starters were perfect to share for us 4. We paired it with Pog Mimosas, Bloody Mary, and Espresso Martini -Togarashi Spice Crusted Ahi Benedict ($23): pretty tasty Ahi pieces, served with breakfast potatoes -Chef's Burger ($19): nothing too special -Hula Pie for the birthday slice: this was so big and so good! Perfect to share with the table. *I think only through this month, Jake's takes off the bill what you donate to the Wounded Warrior Project for up to $50 per person* Overall, we had a great experience dining here to celebrate my brother's birthday. Good food with a great view. Would love to dine here for lunch and dinner next time! read more

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Came here Wednesday night for a team dinner. Reservation was for 530 and we were seated right away. We had the little room in the front so we didn't get a view of the ocean but it was only a short walk away. The food here was ok. I ordered the calamari, Brussels sprouts, and for my entree the lemon garlic roasted fish. The views from this restaurant is amazing its beach front, the service from the staff was very good too but where they lost a star was the food. The Brussels were too soft and not crispy enough for roasted. The lemon garlic roasted fish lacked flavor it was not lemon or garlic enough and def need some salt. If you ate it with the orzo underneath then each bite was a little better but def lacked the flavor profiles I was hoping for in the name of the dish. Fish was cooked well not dry at all. My favorite dish was the calamari. We go here for the views and the ease of getting a table for our large groups. read more

Jake's - Lemon Garlic Roasted Fish - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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The food , the service, and the magnificent ocean view were great. The interior is nice too. The staff was extra nice and made sure that my eggs were cooked exactly as I like them, and they omitted the ham that I did not want. The buttermilk biscuit and the hash brown potatoes were very delicious. My mother and sister liked their fish tacos. It was Mother's Day, so there was a line of cars waiting to get into the parking lot, but there were valets to help once we got to the parking lot.. The place was really full. You definitely need a reservation. read more

If you're looking for tasty drinks and a smashing view, look no further! Right on the beach, and a killer bar menu, makes this place a crowd favorite. Valet is a must, as parking is near impossible on busy days. Grab a mai tai, and an appetizer, then head on down to the beach to soak up some sun and fun! Service is always on point, and drinks/food need no introductions. 100% will be back and will continue to enjoy! read more

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It's always great to visit Jake's it's ocean view is stunning. The food is great! I had the oven baked fish with squid ink I get that every time. The ceasar salad is a little different it has menchego cheese instead of Parmesan but very light And I loved the calamari strips were so good read more

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Jake's is a OG establishment with great food, wine and views. Have been frequenting since 1995! Always surprisingly awesome!! read more

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I love this restaurant so much! The view is incredible, the servers are amazing, and the food is incredible. I really love the chicken dish and the frozen strawberry lemonade. This is the restaurant that I love going to for special occasions. Our waitress Alicia was very attentive! She had a huge table with about 20 diners but she still made sure to check on us regularly. She was very kind to us. read more

Jake's - Chicken with garlic mashed potatoes and broccolini - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

BEAUTIFUL view and great service but the food itself was lackluster. Maybe I need to try their dinner menu but the lunch was basic and uneventful. I ordered the calamari and got 6 little strips for $19 along with the Fresh Fish Caesar, which was basically a bunch of Romaine lettuce topped with a tiny salmon filet soy sauce and sesame seeds for $22. They listed it on the menu as "daily chef's preparation, romaine, lemon, garlic & anchovy vinaigrette, focaccia crumbles, and manchego cheese" but that was just a fancy description for greens and a protein. read more

Probably the coolest bar in Southern California. Upscale but comfortable with views on the ocean and nice tabletop seating around an "L" shaped bar. Exposed wood beams and roof - very cool interior. Riley was rocking the bar like a pro, exceptional service, quick witted and quick with the drinks. In all my years attending the races I've only been here twice... great spot to watch the races with two flat screens. Went Strawberry & Candied Walnut Salad with the Pan Roasted Chicken entree. Of course, Ketel One Martini to help with handicapping the races "where the surf meets the turf." Definitely will come back soon. Check it out. read more

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We stopped by to enjoy the beautiful view and enjoy a drink and appetizer. The yellowfin tostada was fantastic! We also tried the grilled bacon wrapped shrimp, so good. The staff were very friendly. read more

Jake's - Yellowfin tostada - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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We chose this to celebrate an 80th birthday, since this birthday girl wanted the mud pie dessert. We started with the calamari, which was nice thick strips (vs small rings on tentacles). At the table, we had salmon, scallops and toasted halibut. I thought the salmon was very good, cooked perfectly and with a really nice, creamy polenta. However, the roasted carrots needed to be cooked more. The dessert is good, although it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. It tastes like vanilla ice cream sundae with hot fudge and macadamia nuts. I know it's supposed to be macadamia ice cream, but it just didn't pop. The atmosphere is lively and the server was very friendly. He didn't acknowledge the birthday, which was odd, since he was overall a great sever (maybe he didn't hear?). We didn't expect a free dessert, but it would have been nice to have a candle and maybe a "Happy Birthday" sentiment to make her feel extra special. read more

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Our experience at Jack's was absolutely wonderful! We were celebrating our anniversary and it was also our first time visiting the stunning city of Del Mar--the vibes here are incredible. Everyone at Jack's was super welcoming. I can't remember our waiter's name, but I'll never forget his warm and genuine smile. He told us that the Mixed Seafood Pot was his mom's favorite dish, and the joy on his face when he described it was truly heartwarming. We had to try it--and it was amazing! I ordered the Lemon Garlic Roasted Fish, and it was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. We went on the 7th, and we're already thinking about going back. That's how good it was! read more

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Had our Anniversary lunch there, ordered short ribs n coleslaw, Sashimi plate. The portion was large considering it's an Appetizer. Will go back again the view of the Pacific Ocean was so nice read more

The view is perfect here. Like eating right on the beach. The bacon is perfectly crispy and cooked. The seafood stew is good. Will be back soon read more

Back here once again for work and almost one year and several weeks from my last visit. Decided to come back here as a recently retired colleague who worked for one of our suppliers recently moved from Hawaii to SOCAL. Food was great along with the Hula Pie which brought back fond Hawaii memories for her. Great service by our Server Jordan and scored a great table with beach views. Along with Allen who was our Valet. Not quite Hawaii beach vibes but none the less almost as good. MOD Dean stopped by to introduce himself when he saw we ordered the pie and learning that my colleague was from Hawaii! Jake's Del Mar never disappoints! read more

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I celebrated my husband's birthday at Jake's in Del Mar! We've eaten at their sister restaurants in Malibu (Duke's) and Kauai (Keoki's) and were excited to try Jake's! I thoroughly enjoyed the Surfing Steak, which came with sirloin, jumbo shrimp, whipped potatoes, roasted cauliflower, and chimichurri sauce. The sirloin was cooked to a nice medium rare and very tender and flavorful--it didn't need the chimichurri. I loved how juicy and succulent the shrimp were, and the potatoes were very creamy! However, the star of the dinner was their famous Hula Pie. This is what keeps us coming back to their sister restaurants. It's a heavenly dessert with macadamia nut ice cream, a chocolate cookie crust, hot fudge, toasted mac nuts, and whipped cream. I'd come back to Jake's for the Hula Pie alone because it's that good. The hot fudge with the ice cream is irresistible. Highly recommend Jake's for a fancy dinner or special occasion! read more

Jake's - Surfing Steak* - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

I've come here on weekdays for both lunch and dinner. It's always popular even during the week, so I can't imagine how it is on weekends. The servers here are really nice. I also was asking about wine and I appreciated our server's very honest opinions on the wine. He helped us select a wine that we all really enjoyed. Mussels: 7/10. I don't get mussels often but these were delicious. There were some mussels I was a little skeptical of eating because they weren't super opened up. I really enjoyed the broth on this one. The broth is excellent with some bread. Brussels sprouts: 7/10. Good but nothing special. Ahi tostada: 8/10. I really enjoyed this but it's not super big. Ahi sashimi: 9/10. Light and delicious. The yuzu shoyu is really good on the ahi. Ceviche: 7/10. Good but nothing super stand out. Lemon garlic roasted fish: 7/10. This is light and delicious. I think the squid ink vinaigrette is kind of cool, and it gives the dish another layer of complexity that I appreciate. Hula pie: 8/10. Only a few places do a hula pie, so whenever I see it, I know we have to get it. It's delicious as always. I don't think this is necessarily a bad thing because at least it means it doesn't melt fast, but it was pretty frozen, so we needed to ask for a knife to cut into it so we could all share it. It's impossible without a knife unless you wait for it to melt. The views are phenomenal here for most of the places you can sit in the restaurant. There are windows everywhere for you to see the beautiful ocean. I think the view is a huge part of why this place is successful. Jake's only has valet parking, but there is also limited free parking along the streets. read more

Love the view of the ocean and the food was delicious. The service was great and their staff was so kind

Absolutely love this place. Amazing food and service. The view was so beautiful and literally the sunset. The service was impeccable. read more

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Can't beat the location of this restaurant. Right on the beautiful beach at Del Mar. It was a beautiful day when my friend and I met up for lunch. We had reservations and that's highly recommended. Everyone was seated on their enclosed and shaded patio or just inside to take advantage of the view. That's why we are there after all. Parking is a bit tricky in the area. Best to do the $8 valet parking at the restaurant. Street parking is limited to 2 hours nearby. The residential street parking is free and further away. About a 10 mins walk. There are metered and a paid public parking lot across the street for $4/hr on most days. The service was good with a very attentive staff. I got the vegan ramen for lunch because it sounded different so I wanted to give it a try. It fell a little short on flavor and the ramen was falling apart. But it was full of vegetables. My friend ordered the turkey sandwich. The portions were big. She ate half and said it was delicious. She ended up taking the other half home for dinner. The homemade potato chips looked good but I was told too vinegary for her taste. read more

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If you are Del Mar stop here! Beautiful views of the ocean, tasty drinks and food that melts in your mouth. I tried their Espresso Martini with a Baileys float on top.. superb! He opted for a Paloma which had a kick to it and was great! We opted to share the Ahi Tostada for an appetizer which was on point. The ahi was fresh, the onions, whipped avocado, pickled papaya slaw and sesame soy dressing was phenomenal. We also got the specials of the day Halibut on a bed of rice and a ribeye which was cooked to perfection. , wait staff top notch and on it. We both had a great time!! read more

We were visiting Del Mar for spring break and made a reservation at Jake's for dinner. I had been here a month before for our brunch and brunch was awesome! However. Dinner was definitely a different experience than the quality of food. We are ordered the ceviche for an appetizer, my daughter ordered the fish and chips off the kids menu, and my husband and I split the ribeye special which came with two side sides, white rice, and vegetables. The ribeye special was $80. Have we not been attending a concert nearby and needing to eat dinner on a timeline, I would've sent our steak right back to the kitchen and ordered something else. There was zero flavor. The white rice it was paired with was very bland and the vegetables or a mixture of artichoke pieces and small pieces of mushroom. I won't even talk about how unappealing it looked on our plate. I was so excited to eat here after our great brunch but dinner I would definitely not be coming back for dinner and would definitely not recommend the steak, fish, and chips or the ceviche. Everything just lacked flavor all around. read more

The view and service and ambiance is 10/10, but the food is a 6/10. I recommend making a reservation to get the best table possible! We walked in on a week day and although we still had a view, there were 2 rows of tables in front of us. This place has a small menu with the typical seafood items: - Ceviche (2/5): lacked flavor. Used cooked fish instead of shrimp - Mai Tai (2/5 for flavor, 5/5 if youre just trying to get drunk!) It's super strong but not very enjoyable! - Chowder (4/5): good seafood flavor, served with bread - Seafood pot (5/5): lots of seafood and a great size to share for 2 (they will separate it in a bowl for you) Overall, I would come again, just for the seafood pot and chowder read more

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Have there been many times and has always been excellent: the Hawaiian style seafood and an amazing dessert

They set up the table for my birthday it was so sweet. We always get a table by the window when we come to visit! It's worth the wait. Trying to try something new when we go - the seafood pot was really flavorful!!! My mom got the steak for the first time and it was VERY dry unfortunately. Usually she gets the ahi - she wishes she got that. The waiter was very nice and managers as well read more

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Excellent service with all the staff especially the valet team. This place is packed nightly and reservation is recommended. Beautiful view of the ocean and after your meal, you can exit towards the beach and you're footsteps onto the sand. Everything on their menu was delicious. Huge drink menu at the bar and huge whiskey menu for us whiskey lovers. Their seafood combo was excellent. I highly recommend. We had a fun time. Cheers! read more

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We come here every year for my parents' anniversary. Best service, we always get Dean as our server, he never disappoints!

This place was awesome! Came here to celebrate a birthday and the atmosphere and staff were awesome. Right from when we stepped in, the hostess asked whose birthday it was, and there was even a handwritten card and little shell on the table when we got there. Several other staff members came over to say happy birthday too! The view was also amazing - though it was a cloudy day, it was still beautiful but I can only imagine how beautiful it must be on a sunny day. The food was also very tasty. I got scallops and the bbq ribs as an appetizer. The scallops were seared perfectly and the risotto was super yummy, though felt just a little salty by the end. They also brought a slice of dessert with a bday candle to make it all around such a special night! read more

the views here are spectacular! such a perfect sunset date spot. i really liked their tostadas with the gochujang aioli! staff is sweet and efficient read more

Jake's - views - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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The view is fantastic as is the food. I started with the seafood chowder which was piping hot and absolutely delicious. I loved the little bits of corn added. I followed that with the fresh fish Caesar which featured seared tuna. Tuna cooked nicely rare and Caesar had nice big shavings of Parmesan cheese. Hula pie for dessert. It really hit the spot and you have to share it with a group. No one could eat the entire piece. Went for a celebration with six people. Everyone treated us very nicely, which not all restaurants do with a big table. Our waiter was lovely, as were all the staff. read more

Jake's - Caesar salad with seared tuna. I had already eaten half the fish. - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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So good. Such a great view. The parking was great and cheap. Totally use the valet, very much worth it. The fish was delicious. I got the special which was a fish encrusted with pistachios. So good. The dessert was amazing too! Highly recommend the ice cream cake. The mai tai glass was super fun! Our waiter was friendly, allowed us to talk with out much interruptions and the other waiters/waitresses constantly hustled food out and kept our tables clean. Highly recommend would totally go back. read more

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Jakes is a classic staple of the Del Mar restaurant scene. Located right on the beach, the floor to ceiling windows provide spectacular ocean and sunset views. Jakes is a great place to celebrate a special occasion or go for a business dinner. The seafood is fresh and the menu has something for everyone. The hula pie is a unique and giant ice cream slice with macadamia nuts and chocolate fudge. It's a fun desert to share with the whole group! Really enjoy the experience every time I dine at Jake's read more

Jake's - Filet Mignon with potatoes and vegetables - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California