Still thinking about these oysters and the delicious cocktail sauce ! First time having oysters and…read moreI'm glad this is were I picked to try them . Place was super clean and the food was fresh . We also had a fish and shrimp taco which were delicious When I'm back in Laguna I'll def make a stop for some freshness Service was quick and friendly

SeaSurf is always a hit for me! The Spicy Cajun steamer is my go-to and it never disappoints. The…read moreFisherman's Catch is loaded with Pacific mussels, jumbo shrimp, Manila clams, calamari, bay scallops, Louisiana sausage, corn on the cob, and red potatoes everything is cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. I've also tried the Cajun salmon burrito, calamari, and Baja seafood chowder, and every single thing has been delicious. The seafood is always fresh, the seasoning is on point, and the quality is consistent every time. Definitely one of my favorite spots when I'm craving seafood!

I came here to go to an optometrist and decided to walk around and try something new because…read morethere's a Board and Brew close to where I live. I'm so glad I tried this spot. The staff is incredibly welcoming. The location is in a nice place where the ocean breeze comes through perfectly, and the food is really good! I had spam musubi and chilaquiles. Both dishes were tasty and filling. No complaints here, and overall a really great first impression. I'd love to come back and try something else!

I really wanted to love this place! And I see a lot of potential. The ahi tuna appetizer was a bit…read moretoo saucy for my liking, and I love sauce! The sauce was delicious though, but it was just a bit too drenched. The service was OK, but definitely not overly friendly. Started off to a rough start with the live music blaring, I think it was perhaps a teen band. Thankfully, they did end up, turning down the volume, so I could actually hear the friends I was at dinner with. The gentleman host was very friendly, though. I got the wedge salad and it was a bit underwhelming. It just wasn't very flavorful, but it was fine. My friends got burgers which they said were pretty good. Their health inspection score was 99/100 which is great; but that one violation they had was not washing their fruits and veggies. That is concerning to me. Because of that and not being WOW'ed by the minimal dishes I ordered, I will most likely not be returning. Great location though and very cute ambience.

Service: 10/10, had a reservation for 3 people at 7pm on a weekday and was seated right away by a…read morefriendly hostess. Server and busser were friendly and attentive. Food: Meatballs 10/10, loved the feta on them, marinara was full of flavor Malaga Chopped: 1000/10, obsessed with this salad.... The Dijon vinaigrette and watermelon were spectacular. Would come back just for the salad. Bolognese: 9/10, Rich and flavorful! Such a great ambience. Loved the patio overlooking the beach. Awesome experience. Great place to celebrate, or to just enjoy good company.

The ambiance and first impression were absolutely incredible. The setting, location, decorations,…read moreand the way the bar opens toward the outdoor area were all fantastic. Unfortunately, the food was the complete opposite. Nothing we ordered tasted fresh. The octopus ceviche looked and tasted more like a baked bean dip, with a texture that made it seem as though it had been prepared well in advance and reheated. My chicken was severely overcooked and dry. The rosemary potatoes were undercooked, and I could not taste or even smell rosemary. The sauce covering everything was greasy and lacked flavor--almost like a watered-down birria sauce. I could continue describing the other dishes, but every member of my family--my wife, son, and daughter--had something negative to say about their meal. The service was also mediocre and inconsistent. Having worked as a server for many years, I am generally very patient and understand how difficult the job can be. However, we still had plenty of dip left from our appetizer, and instead of offering us more chips or bread, our waiter simply removed it. My wife also still had food on her plate when the waiter decided she was finished and tried to take it away. I had to stop her and explain that she was still eating. The highlights were the house-branded beer and the ice cream. Based on the photos and reviews I had seen beforehand, it was difficult to believe that the food we were served came from the same kitchen or head chef. The restaurant has an incredible atmosphere and so much potential, but the quality of the food and service fell far below what the setting led us to expect.

I'm more blown away by the great service than the food, but even the food was wonderful. Out of all…read morethe Nick's locations, this one was by far in the best location in terms of things to do around and accessibility with parking (though it is only 2 hours free). The restaurant was beautiful and extremely clean. The ambience was really inviting and warm. The service was definitely top tier. We ordered a lot, which we started with the asparagus fries and california salad. For entries, we ordered the sea bass, fried chicken, and bistro plate. All of them were super delicious! We really appreciated the portion sizes as well. Out of all the dishes, the sea bass was the best. The fish basically melted in your mouth. Lastly, 100% order the butter cake. It's what Nick's is known for. It comes with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. You can easily share this with 2-3 people.

Overall experience was very average. We won't return…read more Host didn't acknowledge our Open Table reservations. Despite noting a birthday celebration in our reservation, there was no acknowledgment from either the host or our server. No need to go to this restaurant for any special occasions. The food was just okay, and the quality did not justify the price. Noise volume is too high and difficult to make a conversation with people at the same table

I stumbled upon this spot leaving Torrey Pines State Reserve & Del Mar beach. I was heading back…read moreto the freeway, passed a pizza spot and thought "too bad there isn't pasta" then I saw Aqua Mare, and that they had a happy hour. I can't tell you how many times I've been here since May of this year, and eaten a LOT of pasta, but also some pizza, and quite a few meatballs. I even told my office about this spot and we had 19 people come in. Dining as a couple or just hitting the bar is great, the chef is from.....Italy, I can't remember where in Italy but I recall it's a famous wine region. My girlfriend loves that both the Chef and the owner are Women, and straight from Italy. I really like her food. It is not easy to get fresh pasta, and she serves F R E S H pasta for every pasta (that I know of). There are other things like chicken marsala, and.....seafood, although I can't recall all of them, I know they have a seafood soup because I've pondered it. They do have great clams and mussels in a spicy tomato broth. But I have yet to try the seafood soup. For a large party, I think it's important to remember a couple things, they have a smaller kitchen, so it comes out in waives, but it's not very noticeable. And the price, you honestly can't beat the price. I'm gonna emphasize that last one a lot, you can not beat the price. The view is visible from both their patios and up to areas in their bar. My favorite thing here might be the pesto, and I add salmon to it every time. it's the perfect post workout food.

The location of this restaurant is nice because it's near a body of water you can view while…read moredining. There is also a parking lot in the back which makes it convenient. Our server was okay. He seemed like he was in a hurry the entire night. We never received our complimentary bread and had to track someone else down to get it. I had the seafood stew which could have been better and my partner ordered the lasagna which was okay.

Did not realize this was in a like warehouse/office-ish building area. Kinda threw me off when I…read morewas driving through and following the map lol. Best Hawaiian style poke that I have had in a long time and very good like Hawaii. Favorite was the pearl harbor and the spicy tuna. Actually spicy and pearl harbor had a very unique seasonings. The more mellow flavors are still very good as well. Garlic salmon was very garlicy and tasty! Service was wonderful and all staff were very nice.

I've been coming here for a while, back when I worked in San Diego and they were at their older…read morelocation. So coming to the new location, it was a serious upgrade. It's cleaner and more spacious, which I really enjoyed. There's also plenty of parking and outdoor seating, which is a huge plus. Medium Poke Bowl w/ Shoyu Ahi Tuna & Spicy Salmon - Unfortunately, this was a complete miss for me. I'm sorry, but it just wasn't what I was used to getting here for last 3 years in San Diego. Maybe it was an off day or because they were super busy, but the Shoyu Ahi Tuna didn't really taste like anything. There was barely any shoyu flavor, and it honestly tasted more like salted ahi. The texture of the tuna was also off. When I tried picking it up with my chopsticks, it would literally tear apart. It felt very mushy and lacked flavor. The Spicy Salmon was okay, but it had this weird aftertaste that I couldn't quite describe. On the bright side, I really liked that they sprinkled furikake on top, and the fish portions were pretty generous with big pieces. Fish Tacos - Pretty standard overall. At $6 per taco, they're definitely on the pricier side, and I was wishing there was a little more fish. That said, the tacos had good flavor and were seasoned really well. The salsa also complemented them nicely. Overall, the new location is a huge upgrade in terms of the space and convenience, but unfortunately the poke itself just wasn't hitting for me this time.

Tried Mia's new luncheon menu and it was excellent. Quinoa salad w/ shrimp and fish tacos were…read moregenrous portions, well-priced and both delicious. Service was professional and friendly and the booths were very comfortable. Mia's continues to be one of the best restaurants in SB. But please inprove your wine list and wine pricing. Too many supermarket wines at 4X retail is a turn off. The food deserves much better.

Mai's impresses on unexpected dish's falls short on others. We came on a slow day and service is…read moreaverage minus. Their menu seems to lean to Hispanic which is fine for sure. The all star dish: Oysters. We're not huge oyster people but they were absolutely fantastic here. I'm a cocktail sauce horseradish guy but these came pre-garnished with something fancy. The oyster quality is also up there. The let downs are the guacamole thing and my chile relleno. The portion from El Cajon tortillas (lol) to guac was off. No need for radishes. My chili relleno, while packed with shrimp was minuscule in size but loaded with visual glory for no reason? My wife got the ancient grains salad which she waits was mid+ It's leaning towards tapas style. Order more than you expect and you will excel. We could have had ordered another dish and still have room for more. Nice spot though!

Food was excellent, ambiance first rate, but the best was our service from Hoke. Best service we've…read moreever had. He was so friendly and helpful

We've been here twice, and both experiences have been great. The service is excellent, the food is…read moredelicious, and the ambiance is really cool. The only complaint is that the steaks are served on extremely hot plates. If you order a medium steak, it continues cooking on the plate and can become closer to medium-well by the time you eat it. Other than that, we've really enjoyed both visits and would definitely come back.

Great service! Tasty meal! Yuca frita was fried perfectly and went good with the huancaina sauceread more

What a cute place to eat with friends. Went here last night to celebrate my friend's birthday. The…read moreservers were patient explaining different options to us. They even gave us tres leche and flan to sing happy birthday. I tried the salmon and quinoa salad with shrimp. My friends tried the ceviche traditional, Lomo Saltado and the chicken. I didn't get photos of everything but it was all yummy.

The food was excellent: 4-5 stars Ambiance: 1 star -- it is…read moresooooo loud that it was even difficult to hear the person seated next to me... couldn't hear the person across the table from me. Furthermore, my ears were numb for 2 days!

What a great unexpected surprise!…read more Loved the vibe! The friendly staff! The complimentary chips with 2 types of salsa and beans were delicious! Trinity was so helpful and friendly! What a great way to unwind and enjoy the moment! We chose to try a few samplings off the HH Menu- Chimichangitas, flautas and guacamole! Drinks were refreshing on a warm humid day! Cannot wait to come back and try it all!