My friend brought me here because she loves this spot and I love it now too! As soon as you arrive, you have a great view of the ocean. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We went to the bar to order our drinks and food. We grabbed a table outside with an awesome view of the ocean. I enjoyed their prickly pear Moscow mule, flat bread, broccolini, and Calabrian Chili Cavatappi. Everything was cooked perfectly and packed with delicious flavors. I highly recommend and will for sure be back to try more drinks and food. read more

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Ocean Pub is perched up on a hill overlooking the ocean. They have the best view of the sunset. We were lucky to get a small table with an unobstructed view. The place was crowded and buzzing. The fish and chips were very good. Near sunset, a guy (owner?) rings a bell and recites a poem for the full restaurant. He's been doing this for over 300 days. A great atmosphere. read more

I love Monarch! I've been a couple times now and thought it was about time I gave them a good review. Of course their sunset toast is such a fun vibe, but on top of that I am a huge fan of their happy hour and view! I don't personally eat too much here as I am gluten free but some of the apps and entrees are indeed gf so there's options. Staff is always welcoming and friendly read more

Had an event here for work and rented out the outdoor area. Was a wonderful venue with great views! The food, drinks, and staff were great! read more

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Monarch has a great happy hour. We went at 5:15 and it was already filling up. Chill beach bar, lounge vibe with lots of different seating options. $7 wine and fun apps. The broccolini is spicy with a strong char, the brussel sprouts are perfect and the potato croquets are tasty. We added the salted chocolate chip cookies at the end and they were soft and delicious. Our server was very nice and took good care of us. Will definitely come back! read more

Monarch Ocean Pub - Broccolini, brussel sprouts, potato croquet - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

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We had a great time here on the outdoor patio! They have a bar out there and you could order from the main restaurants menu. I was a little disappointed because the food came in to go containers. I don't know why they do that- really annoying. We still enjoyed the ambience and drinks though despite the food being in boxes . Hopefully they change that but we would definately come back! read more

This place is a must visit for the ambience! Rooftop deck seating, overlooking the ocean, casual patio style seating, relaxed atmosphere- what's not to like!! And on top of that- the outside area is dog friendly. The food was okay- we tried two flatbreads, both were okay. The service was lacking though. We were told to seat ourselves outside which was fine but they didn't tell us that meant no service at the table. Then after waiting a while we walked over to someone who basically told us his area was being closed for a private event but nothing about how we could get service. Finally we just looked at the signage posted in the outside bar area to figure out we would have to order there and then go pick up the food. Totally cool with that except I wish the host stand had clarified that rather than just saying yeah you can sit outside on the patio with your dog. read more

Monarch Ocean Pub - Two flatbreads - both decent! - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

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I absolutely love Monarch! Their happy hour is amazing, with great food options and affordable drinks. Last night, we went for dinner and had the Monarch Bowl with some protein, and I had the fish and chips--probably the best chips of my life, especially with the tzatziki sauce. The cocktails were fantastic, and the ocean views made the whole experience even better. My recommendation? Go for happy hour, watch the sunset, and enjoy the perfect evening! read more

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Views are unbeatable, great cocktails and a really solid food menu. Eric's sunset toast is so special, absolutely love this bar.

Visited for lunch on a weekday we were seated in timely manner, the staff was polite, friendly and professional. great ocean views no matter where you are seated. The food is amazing flavorful meat portions and reasonably priced I had the burger it was amazing hats off to who ever prepared it. We will be returning without a doubt and I defiantly recommend them to any one looking for a great place to dine. read more

This place is gorgeous. It's really packed so be ready to wait as it can be very crowded and busy. I had my dog with us so we waited for the bridge area where my dog could also be but they also have a whole outdoor patio that is dog friendly. The food was good but you're really there for the amazing views and lovely interior and ext. design of the space! The waits for things (food/drinks) were long but it was fun. read more

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Definitely a happy hour must visit! We ordered most things off of the HH menu and was not disappointed. We were a bit late to watch the sunset but maybe next time. We tried the parker rolls, calamari, brussel sprouts, Caesar salad and chicken sandwich, and chicken fingers for the kiddo. Portions were great, service was good. Food maybe came out slower but it was busy. No big deal. Appreciated the waitress coming over to get last call for HH orders into the kitchen. We were stuffed but so happy we went. Very kid friendly- was able to get a booth with booster for him. read more

Monarch Ocean Pub - Calamari and parker house rolls - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Went into Monarch for a bite to eat while in San Diego the other week and really enjoyed the atmosphere at Monarch Ocean Pub. There is a lot of natural light, overlooks the ocean and town, and they have TV's if you're a sports person. A great location for any occasion! The Spicy Chicken sandwich was delicious, I got a side salad with it and was a big fan of the sandwich and salad. I'm a spice lover and didn't think it was very spicy but don't take my word for that. We also got the Applewood Bacon Burger and thought it was great! Not pictured is the Yellowfin Tuna Poke that was my favorite item!! read more

Monarch Ocean Pub - Applewood Bacon Burger - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Cute place to hangout. Popular during sunset. I'll come back here again for the ambient, service; not sure abt the food. Ordered a charcuterie board, not worthy for what we paid for. Parking can be challenging, did manage the park in front for 2 hrs. read more

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Came here on the most wonderful first date! The view was beautiful and I loved the aesthetic of the place as a whole. I tried a few drinks and they were incredibly sweet even though I asked for no added syrup or sugar. Service was okay. They aren't the quickest so try to be ready when they come take your order because you never know when they'll end up stopping by again. My date and I just ended up sharing a bunch of things: BBQ Lettuce Wraps, Carrots and I believe Wagyu Steak. We also got these sesame rice crackers, but I don't remember if that was part of the wagyu steak dish or not (they changed their menu so I can't check). The carrots were good, but basic. The lettuce wraps definitely didn't have enough meat provided compared to how much lettuce was given. The sesame rice crackers were deliciously crispy. The star of the whole meal was definitely the steak. It was beautifully cooked, but crazy expensive. The whole meal was more expensive than I expected, but you're definitely paying for the view. Food was pretty good, but the service and drinks need work. read more

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Would definitely recommend if you want ocean view and amazing food. I come here very often and the staff is always welcoming

The restaurant sits a couple of floors up so we got a great view of the Del Mar ocean. Our server Casey was super nice and personable. All the portions are big enough to share. Everything we had was delicious. For appetizers, we got the ceviche, poke, and calamari. My friends shared the Cobb salad and a turkey sandwich. They ordered the half salad but I swear it was as big as my full sized Caesar salad. The salmon was perfectly cooked. Not too dry and good flavor. I would love to come back here next time and sit outside on the patio. read more

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Great view of the sunset but not much else. Overcrowded, overpriced, and the outside old bartenders are rude and dismissive unless you're a young blonde half their age. Oh, fish and chips were good actually. read more

Came here on a Sunday around 3:30 pm. We were able to find parking in the parking garage around the the block for ~$9 for ~2 hours. We only had to wait ~5 minutes to be seated for 7 of us. The scenery is beautiful here. Great views of the ocean. Menu has lots of options from shareables to small plates to main dishes. Everything sounded very good and it was hard to choose what to order. My group split a couple things to try many options. I thought the prices were great for the atmosphere. We ordered the Parker House Rolls ($8), Crispy Brussel Sprouts ($12) , and Potato and Gruyere Croquette ($11). We loved the truffle butter that came with the rolls, the flavor of truffle was strong but delicious. The brussel sprouts were also very crispy and came with a good amount. Overall we really enjoyed the food and had a nice time here! read more

Monarch Ocean Pub - Crispy Brussels sprouts Potato and Gruyère croquettes - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

Can't beat the view and lively ambiance here! Had the fish and chips and ceviche. SO GOOD

Ambiance 10/10 !!! The restaurant had beautiful panoramic views all around. The restaurant is located on the top level of a shopping center and the vibe on a weekend is really fun, and full of energy. The food was good. Not great. Drinks were good and overall it's a must for the location and vibe. Bonus points since we walked there from our hotel! read more

The view we got was beautiful because we sat in the in the patio chairs with small side tables. Great if you want to enjoy the view and get a few sharables. We got the Lobster and Shrimp sliders and the Potato Gruyère Croquettes. They were both delicious. The Croquettes were a very small portion but we enjoyed them. The sliders are market price and were $32 the day we ordered them and they were great to share especially because they come with a good amount of chips. read more

Monarch Ocean Pub - Lobster and Shrimp Sliders - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

the drinks and food were great! i would only suggest seasoning the meat more, as it was a little bland... but maybe it's because i prefer stronger seasoning. our server, Scout was absolutely wonderful! she made great suggestions and was very attentive to us! the manager was also very hands-on which i love to see in restaurants. he checked on us a couple of times unprompted and i saw him making rounds to all of the tables. It's a really nice vibe, was a beautiful day and it felt good inside! kind of noisy but it was packed! nothing more than i expected, and we were still able to have a normal conversation lol. I would definitely return read more

Sierra, one of the waitresses, made my friends and I experience so amazing. She had such a positive light that made the experience so memorable . read more

Really nice view, food and drinks are always yummy. Pricey but worth it! Our server Bella was so nice and made great recommendations! Definitely a great date spot! read more

Monarch Ocean Pub - Hawaiian Ube donut dessert , sooo delicious - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

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This place is super cute! It's at the perfect location in Del Mar, overlooking the ocean. Super pretty inside, and the food was good. Service was a little slow but it was also pretty busy. read more

Monarch Ocean Pub - Ceviche, Pear Salad, Citrus Salad, Monarch Bowl - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

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STEPH JUDGEMENT: Cool, fun place with good food and service. My friends and I were looking for some light bites while walking around the area on a Saturday and this place looked good. Best of all, no wait for a table, although they were plenty busy--we must've gotten there at the right time. Located on the second floor of an upscale oceanside shopping center, it has an expansive, open-air dining room (which unfortunately let in some flies) with a bar that looks out to the ocean in the distance. The decor is refined beach shack, and the menu is elevated pub grub. We ordered: Watermelon salad -- very fresh, very good Fried calamari -- perfectly fried and satisfying Clam chowder -- I didn't have this but my friends liked it Smoked eggplant dip -- the only disappointment: utterly flavorless I got a dry Prosecco to accompany the meal, which was delicious. Our server was very friendly and on the ball. Overall we had a very nice time and I wouldn't hesitate to return the next time I'm in the area. read more

Monarch Ocean Pub - Smoked eggplant dip, calamari, watermelon salad - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

This is where we always start our time here in Del Mar or entering San Diego after the long drive and we time it with their happy hour where they offer this amazing 'FISH SANDO' this and anything else on the menu is incredible as they serve great big portions and a ton of good options. We like to sit at the bar facing the sea and let the breezes do their thang. We support you ordering Champagne, Bloody Marys and Expresso Martinis in full rotation. This place has got the greatest wait staff and fun bartenders who wear visors straight outta the 1980s - which definitely accompany the Neon signage and the mural of non other than my spirit animal Tom Selleck. read more

Nice place to go for lunch on the weekends- hang by the fire pits and catch up with friends - peekaboo ocean views

Our waitress, Mo, was absolutely wonderful and made our whole night! She was so positive and kind despite being insanely busy. The food was also fabulous! read more

The view is absolutely amazing. Completely forgot to take a picture though! I am visiting the area and my friend who now lives on the West Coast suggested we meet here for lunch. Since the restaurant is out in the open, it was a little breezy, but the sun warms you up. We started with a cocktail, the dragon fruit margarita, which was pretty and fruity. It started our lunch on a yummy note. We ordered the brussels sprouts, the chicken pesto flatbread, and the pastrami sandwich. The brussels sprouts were just burnt enough and seasoned perfectly. I really enjoyed the chicken pesto flatbread. To be honest, it was more like a disfigured pizza than a flatbread but I still enjoyed it. The pastrami sandwich was interesting because I'm used to having pastrami on rye with mustard and nothing else. This pastrami sandwich had fixings in it, which added a different flavor to the sandwich than what I'm used to. If you're expecting a typical pastrami sandwich on rye, this is not it, but if you're willing to try a different take on pastrami, go for it. Since my friend and I were catching up, we were there for a couple of hours, taking longer than we probably should, but other than checking on us to see if we needed anything, they let us catch up. The food we had was all solid, the view is beautiful, and I wish I lived around here so that I could come more often to enjoy a leisurely meal with friends. read more

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Such a great place to have a few cocktails and catch the sunset! This place is super family friendly with ping pong tables and lawn games, plenty of seating and tables, and frameless glass railing all around for an unobstructed view of the beach. The service was awesome. The staff were very attentive and orders came out quickly. The cocktails were delicious. I had The Grass is Greener and it was a very refreshing drink. It was so good I could have had a whole pitcher of that. I also tried the White Negroni which was slightly sweeter than a regular but still very nice. The Monarch Sunset was also a delicious cocktail if you're looking for something extra fruity. I only came here for the drinks so I can't speak for the food, but from what I have tried I will definitely come back to try others on the menu. read more

Monarch Ocean Pub - Monarch Sunset - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

Monarch Ocean Pub in Del Mar offers beautiful views and ambiance of the ocean especially if you come at golden hour. Having come here for a work happy hour, this place is very lively with a guitarist playing, a poem reading at 5pm and stunning views of the ocean. They do have happy hour specials ranging from brussel sprouts, flat top burgers and potato croquettes, all were good and sharable. Service was excellent as our server checked on us frequently. Definitely put this on your list but come early to grab a table and enjoy the views at sunset. read more

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UPDATE... As you can see in my previous review that I love this place. Been here several times and tend to stick to the same order but then this recent visit wanted to "try something new". Outcome, learning what to order and not to order. This time around... :: SIPPIES/BITES :: WATERMELON BASIL SMASH ($8) - Watermelon, Fresh Basil, Soda Water. So refreshing and quenches the thirst! The watermelon flavor wasn't too syrupy sweet, the basil added a nice herbal touch, and the soda water gave it the carbonation spark. HIGHLY RECOMMEND CRISPY CALAMARI ($16) - Red Pepper Chile, Mikolich Family Honey, Scallions, Yuzu Aioli. I shall pass on this next time. Didn't feel the honey + calamari weren't a great combo. The crunchy out layer of the calamari reminded me southern fried hot chicken and wasn't feeling the sweetness from the honey with my calamari. Wasn't for me. SCALLOP & PORK BELLY CHOWDER ($12) - Yukon Potatoes, Celery, Scallions, Croutons. This bowl of chowder was surprisingly better than original anticipation. I knew it was going to be delicious but after the first spoonful it instantly hit me that this will not be my last time ordering this. The chowder was rich in flavor and the pork belly chucks added a salty element - it is a little saltier from. I expectation but it balanced out when eaten with globs of chowder. I could simply exclude the pork belly for just chowder and croutons. Who ever thought of putting croutons in their chowder?! I craved for more side croutons to throw in my chowder. I loved the light airy crunch that gets partly damped by the chowder. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Lobe this restaurant and will be back soon. read more

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We had a friend/family gathering here from out of town, and I absolutely loved the food and vibe here. The drinks were on point, we had an espresso martini and coffee. I had the Pastrami Sandwich, and I think it's the best Pastrami Sandwich I ever had. There was definitely love put into it. The fries were amazing as well. The restaurant is located perfectly to see the ocean and coast. I'd love to come by and try something else from their menu in the future! read more

Monarch Ocean Pub - Pastrami Sandwich with Fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Im giving this place a 5 because the shrimp& lobster sliders were delish! Pair it with their malt aioli sauce , trust me! & also their host was supper helpful read more

Great outdoor bar/patio, perfect for a weekend lunch! I visited on a Saturday and there was live music outside. The outside patio is first come, first served so you do have to keep an eye out for an open table. But I loved the rooftop patio and the ceviche and pizza were really good too. I noticed there was a good happy hour deal during the week, so we will be back! Cocktails were quite expensive ($18) so stuck with beer but they had a nice selection. read more

Monarch Ocean Pub - Shroom pizza, ceviche - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

It's only been a couple weeks since my first review but I really enjoyed my last outing with friends and the food was delicious, great presentation. We came on a Thursday night to watch the game and even though we were late to our table being ready they so generously allowed us to still grab a table immediately and even gave us the comfy chairs by the fireplace with the big tv! It was all warm and cozy and a great time. I will say our server definitely forgot about us but we enjoyed our food and time regardless. read more

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Sat outside. Tall rude guy with curly blonde hair helped me. Didn't say thank you or hardly and words to me at all. Received a cocktail that was the saddest version of a whiskey sour ever. Didn't enjoy the service, my drink, or the whole vibe of this place past being able to see a nice sunset. read more

Monarch Ocean Pub - Brown sugar. What's the point of an egg white in a cocktail when it's like this? No sips and right from the bar it looked like this. - Gastropubs Near Me - Del Mar, California

Dani, our server was great! We enjoyed the burger (large!!) and beet/sweet potato salad w chicken (the small order was generous and plenty!) The cocktails were realllly good...old fashioned and a martini Cheers!! read more