From start to finish the restaurant was awesome! When I arrived they knew from my OpenTable profile that it was my birthday and they had a super fun card waiting for me. Super classy! The server was on point, friendly, and professional. My chop salad was light and flavorful. The sushi was layers of soy paper, tuna, mango, and wonderful sauces. The decor is classy and the old luggage look is so much fun. I wish I lived in Columbus so I could make this my weekly spot. Please come to Cleveland!!! read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - Ahi Tuna - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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There must be over 1000 lightbulbs/fixtures in this very stylish place. The decor looks fantastic. Chips/guacamole starter was great, the guacamole had a ton of flavor and a little pico on top. Chips also were lightly seasoned. Both ordered the barbacoa tacos and they were possibly the best I've ever had. Service was great, this place is crushing it. read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - Barbacoa tacos and vodka drink - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Restaurnts and service shouldn't live off their branding " So Cal " or their certifications " Cameron Mitchell" . In Columbus the atmosphere is nice and the chefs makes the food great. But I was invited here for a cousins birthday dinner. I was let down by the service and the obvious menu that does not make sense. It said oysters on the half shell on ice $4.99 & Shrimp COCKTAIL $4.99. oysters implies more than one and shrimp cocktail never has one shrimp but here apparently is where that means Uno! There are other menu flaws and bad service that may have just been the young brunette woman in Columbus. My main dish was great! 40 Yoke Bowl I think they threw a lil truffle in there read more

I dined here with a 6-person group post-COVID, and with everything going on this place is doing a great job with the keeping things sanitary. Tables are appropriately spaced out, servers are wearing masks, and masks are required until you get to your table. Happy hour is Tuesday-Saturday 4-6pm, and what my group went after were the $7 cocktails and half off starters. Really good deal for what you get. The drinks were not watered down and the apps were large enough to share amongst the group. Out of all the apps we got, I would recommend the curry mussels, potato bread, Brussels sprouts, and fried oysters. All of them were well-cooked and had that extra flavor you would expect from a great restaurant. The mussels were notably large rather than shriveled up. The fried oysters had a tempura-like outer layer, but had enough of an oyster inside. Pro tip -- The curry from the mussels can be used as a sauce for the potato bread to marinate in. Would come back again! read more

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Excellent service, beautiful ambiance, pretty bad food. Went for brunch-the giant cinnamon roll looked great but you could tell it had been microwaved. After 20 minutes-you couldn't even stick a fork in it-it was hard as a brick. My French toast looked good but was dry-tasted like bread-no egg mixture. My dad's over medium eggs were crispy on the edges. Brother's eggs Benedict were sour...he exchanged for a basic egg breakfast and his over medium eggs were well done. read more

Most of the experience and feelings about this restaurant are hmmmmmm... like i know its one of those classy restaurants with inflated prices. And i would justify them for sure if the food is of that level, Read "Eddie Merlot's". Drinks were delicious but you won't believe they were as less quantity as the food. There was no wow factor for the food but it was for the interiors. Even though let's dive into the menu, dishes and pricing Menu is short and sweet and not many options so i would really recommend you identify it before you go. They were super hygienic about the whole COVId guidelines of social distancing and sanitation so they had a cool QR code menu. We had ordered Fisher man's Stew-3.5/5 Guacamole- 4/5 (Especially for those chips) Swordfish- 3/5 Fried Oysters- 4/5 (Starters) Coconut on the Half Shell 5/5 Drinks like Tropicalia and For the Win were really amazing but sadly they were just not enough as a standard cocktail you get. read more

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Sarah was the bartender she was wonderful we had oysters , guacamole and chips and the best drinks ever . The atmosphere was safe and sanitary. We felt very comfortable and was treated very well . We will definitely be back . read more

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Delicious brunch. Great service. Love the ambiance! Brunch burrito and cinnamon roll were must try's. Such a cool vibe read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This place is definitely a Columbus favorite! Cameron Mitchell restaurants have yet to disappoint, and this one is no different. I love going for brunch be sure whether I want something light or indulgent, I can get that here. Prior to going, I was warned that the prices were maybe a little steep but I whole heartedly disagree. The ingredients, techniques, and flavors of the food combined with the overall atmosphere and experience justify the price. It's not a place that I would bring pickier eaters, however. I would recommend looking at the menu prior to going. Personally, I had no problem finding something to eat, but I do know people who have a hard time finding something that fits their preferred diet or taste. read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I'm from San Diego & came here with my friends who live here. The food was great, drinks were great & vibes were DEF Del Mar vibes. I'm a vegetarian and there were tons of options for me. Loved it and would def come again! read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - Happy hour oysters - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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We enjoyed our meal here! We had drinks, potato bread, tacos and sushi. It was all delicious and the portions were totally reasonable. We were full but not stuffed and took just a little home. We had great service and it was a great atmosphere for date night. read more

I love brunch & the dinner menu here. Out of the oysters, the baked ones are the best imo. Brunch here is always delicious and they have a great selection of options between sweet and savory. read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - Oysters - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Now that I've been back to Del Mar on numerous occasions, I'm here to once again confirm that this place lives up to the hype. In fact, Opentable just deemed it one of the top 20 new restaurants in the U.S (2019). Congrats, and well deserved! Not only is the place absolutely beautiful with giant paintings and a slight west coast, nautical vibe, but the staff is outstanding and the food, insanely good. I've had the pleasure of trying a number of different dishes, so let me break down my favorites for you... For starters, the Smokey the Bear cocktail is my go-to. Who knew that tequila and mezcal would go so well with vanilla?! It's boozy, smooth, and after trying a few other drinks on their cocktail menu, it's all I order now. Next up, my favorite appetizer is their guacamole, it's just so good. However, their fried oysters totally surprised me and I wouldn't hesitate to order them again. If you're staying for dinner order the halibut, hands down! It blew me away and I don't say that often. The only thing I wish is that there were more almonds on the plate. They add such great texture to the dish. Every bite that included an almond was even better than those that didn't, which is difficult to comprehend because the entire entree is amazing. Do yourself a favor and just get it! Lastly, if you have room for dessert get the Hawaiian shaved ice and ask for extra cookie crumble. The description on the menu doesn't give it justice, I promise you. Alright there you have it. I've drank the Cameron Mitchell kool aid and can say this is one of my favorite restaurants in Columbus at the moment. read more

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Ironically, SoCal is in the name, and I was totally ignored at the bar here, coming all the way from my hometown of Los Angeles. I just happened to come on in and I guess I was underdressed even for the bar, the bartender ignored me for long enough I got up and walked out. I rarely have bad service in Los Angeles, they tend to treat everyone like a paying customer but apparently this place didn't feel the same. I was so shocked I had to come all the way to Ohio to be ignored at a bar. Too bad. read more

Stopped in on a visit to the Short North with some friends! The decor and layout is cozy. We were able to grab some drinks at the bar and then moved to our table once one was available. We started with Chips and Guac, it really hit the spot. Service was top notch! We spilt the Barbacoa tacos and the chicken sandwich. Menu had tons of options and would be happy to come back another time to try out some of the other dishes. read more

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Reservation was easy thanks to its online service. Our waitstaff was checking on us frequently, which we appreciate. Although that night was jam-packed, we still like the mood of the place. It's elegant but it's also accommodating. The food was superb. We tried the handheld burgers and they were cooked well to our liking. The pasta was a mix of umami and spicy which is to our taste. Highly recommend. read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - Del Mar's signature burger - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I can't believe I forgot to do a review for Del Mar! Get it together, Gwen. While I've only had one meal at this newish Cameron Mitchell restaurant, it was a fabulous experience, food and all, and I seriously - SERIOUSLY - can't wait to get back here and try more on their seasonal menu. First, just want to highlight the friendly, upbeat atmosphere and decor inside Del Mar. Basically, awesomeness spread thick in every nook and cranny. I'm a big fan of lighting in any eating establishment - I don't like overly bright, I don't like dim lighting either - this restaurant was a great balance. The bar area was kinda, maybe, sorta, for sure fabulous! Lots of mirrors backing walls, but not in a godey, tacky, Mafia meets the 21st century kinda way. Gave the illusion of space, and it distracted your focus. I tried DMSC during (614) Restaurant Week this summer, and it was well worth the $40 set menu. I splurged and started the meal with their Citrus Burrata Salad. It was divine! The soft, smooth, creamy, oozy cheese paired perfectly with the tart grapefruit slices. I'm not much for mustard anything, but the dressing on the small salad that comes on the plate was just the right splash. The many sweet/sour touches flowed so well. I hope this stays on their menu FOREVER; I will definitely get it again. For their pre-fixed menu I choose the Emerald Kale starter, Beef Tenderloin (main entree), and their Olive Oil Cake for dessert. I was full from the burrata plate, so I took a few bites of the tenderloin, and everything went home for later meals. I can say, however, that the beef was A.MAZ.ING!! Extremely juicy, fall off the bone tender, I didn't have to use my knife at all. The celery root and crushed olives added flavors that were kinda addicting. FYI: The Olive Cake is outta this world! I don't like orange creamsicle anything, and I was afraid the description was gonna leave me with a sad face. First bite, and I realized I was sooooo over worrying! The cake was very moist (hate using that word - all the thoughts and connotations that come with it...); it totally melted in my mouth. The orange cream dollop on top wasn't sickening sweet fake. That's a dessert well worth salivating over. read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - (614) Restaurant Week Menu (7/20/2019) - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Highly recommend Del Mar. The baked Oysters were absolutely delicious and the service was outstanding. There were four of us and everyone loved the atmosphere and music, as well as the food, see pics. read more

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GREAT service and solid drinks. I wanted to love the food but it wasn't quite there. It was a big bill for mediocre food. We had guacamole and it was decent. My husband had a burger and it was below average- a little below average bar quality. My barbacoa tacos were okay, a little on the salty side. Unfortunately the food didn't hit but our server was wonderful. The vibe is great too- beautiful ambiance but not sure if I'll be back. read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - Drink - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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O.M.G... This place exceeded my expectations. I know we didn't get seafood but maybe next time. Started with drinks. My sister is quite particular about things she likes but the waiter was so kind and recommended just a normal lime margarita that wasn't on the drink menu. It was delicious. The beach party was sweet but very easy to drink. Tasted amazing in my preference. Moving on to the POTATO BREAD... it's just 10/10, amazing. Took half of it home since it was only two of us. It was the perfect snack the next day. The burger was great as well while the fries were very crispy (cant go wrong there). Tacos were not spicy and full of flavor. We were concerned about the sweet potato side with it because it was slightly mushy but OMG I'm assuming they are supposed to be made that way because they too were phenomenal. 10/10 would go back again today... read more

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My favorite scallop entree I've had at any CBUS restaurant! The sauce was amazing. Great service, also obsessed with the vibe of this restaurant. read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - Scallops - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Made reservations and was verry excited to try this new Cameron Mitchell restaurant in the Short North. It was trendy and fun, and the servers were professional and great. The food was the letdown. The portions were small, it was overpriced and was just not memorable or tasty. Nothing we ate (outside of desert) was particularly good or interesting (in fact the salad was just not good at all). Cameron Mitchell restaurants are typically fairly consistent quality places to eat, however this one was forgettable and below par read more

I wish I could give this more than 3 stars, but unfortunately things were very hit or miss for us. Ambiance was and is really nice at Del Mar. No miss here. We were seated fairly promptly, even without a reservation on a Friday night. Another solid mark here. Food is where everything started to have inconsistency. Most of the food had a consistent taste of oxidized oil. Very distinct, and not something I have tasted at almost any restaurant (and i've been all across the US, EU, South America and Australia for work this year). My wife + I started with brussel sprouts; this is where the strange oil taste started. I also didn't love the presentation of the gouda cheese on top: it was shredded like cheap cheese from a bag. I had the chicken entree, which was mostly excellent, aside from the strange oil taste on the veggies. My wife had the power greens salad with Salmon. While the salad portion was good, the Salmon came out without any seasoning aside from a sprinkle of parsley. We had to ask for salt and lemon just to add some flavor. Finally, we ran into some friends and asked our waitress to put two of their drinks on our tab. Rather than doing this, she put two extra glasses of the most expensive cabernet sauvignon on a separate check. I wish things would've been smoother (and, we've dined here before with much less incident), but unfortunately that wasn't the case. We'll stick with our usual Cameron Mitchell spots like the Pearl from now on, rather than taking another shot at Del Mar. read more

Had the best experience last night. Oysters in the half shelf 5* - so fresh Shrimp cocktail was 5* We both got the special: King Ora Salmon With in house made Edamame Dumplings Bok Choy Mushrooms Asian inspired broth With hot peppers Listen this King salmon is the Waygu of Fish I've been wanting to try this kind of salmon for years! And thank god this dish did not disappoint, not only did this fish melt in your mouth they did a hard sear that had the perfect crunch. Seriously perfect cooking of the fish then everything else was a great compliment to the fish. Those dumplings are amazing; so delicious, I'm glad these were not over-thought, the filling was fresh without over complicated spices and filler. Which makes sense because there are so many flavors in the broth. Everything was 10 out of 10. You have to try this place if you are a seafood person! read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - King Ora Salmon - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Really well done. It was an incredibly cold and windy day out there and the temperature in the restaurant was spot on. Not nuclear hot, but just enough to make you feel like you were not in a blizzard. The bartenders were incredibly attentive throughout the meal. The potato bread was something rather interesting. When you consider how tender the potatoes were, and the menagerie of ingredients in the uniqueness of the butter. I had a sushi roll. My wife had a burger and they were both spot on. I'm sorry for the spelling errors. I do my reviews via voice messaging. That being said you will get your moneys worth at this joint. read more

I have heard great things about Del Mar, and was very excited to try it! We were warmly greeted and promptly seated. Our server was extremely attentive, patient, and informative. He was well versed in the menu and made excellent suggestions. Since it was our first time, we ordered quite a bit - we started with the fried oysters, shrimp ceviche, miso cod (that wasn't the name, but the main ingredients), angus ribeye, and chocolate and coconut on the half shell for dessert. WOW! This meal was worth it! The fried oysters were served with lemon aioli, and were fantastic! I've actually never tried a fried oyster prior to this date, but it was a pleasant experience. The ceviche was 'ok'. I loved the chips it was served with, but found it to be overall a little bland. The rest was completey amazing! While I don't like fish, the miso flavor was quite delightful. The ribeye was perfectly marbled and prepared to the perfect, buttery medium. Now on to the dessert -- ordering the coconut on the half shell and chocolate cake is like having a fancy, adult almond joy.. and I am down for that! I am excited to further explore their menu! read more

Great brunch location. Nothing better than Bloodies and brunch. Good food and great service. Charles went above and beyond read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - Great brunch location. Nothing better than Bloodies and brunch. Good food and great service. Charles went above and beyond. - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

One of my favorite places in the Short North! The food is always great and the ambiance is on point! I've never experienced bad service. read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - Did I mention wonderful spirts?! - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Excellent ambience, the service on my visit was also exceptional and thoughtful. Both our appetizer and main course were very good and well prepared. They had a wide variety of seafood options all of which retained freshness. read more

Del Mar is easily one of my favorite restaurants in Columbus and definitely my favorite Cameron Mitchell restaurant. One of my favorite things about it is the location and ambiance. The location right on High Street makes it such a good spot to bring visitors to get a good vibe for the Short North. The inside ambiance is great, also fun in the summer when the big windows are open. They have one of the best happy hours in Columbus (especially Tuesday wine night!!! Half off bottles of wine under $100). My favorite dish on the menu is the cauliflower fried rice with salmon. It's so delicious, always comes out super hot, and the salmon is always cooked perfectly. read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - Tuesday wine night is the best! - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

A much-anticipated and welcome addition to the Short North. The instant you step foot in Del Mar, you will be transported out of Ohio. The interior designer for this "new" Cameron Mitchell restaurant needs a bonus. I haven't been to many Columbus restaurants whose interiors are so distinctly planned and well-executed. Bravo! As for the food, it was very appetizing! I had the skate and it was extremely flaky and perfectly prepared. It was my first time trying skate and I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious those ugly things are. (If you haven't heard of skate, google it and you will understand.) Our waiter was very kind. However, he wasn't very attentive and the food took a long time for the limited number of tables that were taken. Overall, the experience was very positive and I will for sure be returning! Tip: Lincoln Social is on the rooftop! Make an evening out of your trip to Del Mar and make your way upstairs for one of the coolest nightlife scenes in Columbus! read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - Skate - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I came to Del Mar for happy hour and loooooved it. I figured out that Cameron Mitchell restaurants have great happy hours awhile ago, some of my favs in cbus and I'll add this to the list. I also really REALLY appreciate how accommodating they are for gluten free folks. We started with a couple cocktails (half hour during happy hour) and had the curry mussels as an app. I'm not usually a big fan of mussels, but the sauce on this one was everything. We also had Brussels sprouts which were phenomenal. And both those apps were also half hour. We were there on a Monday and I guess oysters are $1 on Monday, so we decided to get a bunch of those. That's a new one for me, but it was yummy and fun! We saved room for dessert, and since they had a gluten free chocolate cake I had to indulge. And it was really great. Service was exceptional, the ambience is wonderful, it has a great vibe. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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Underwhelming. I really wanted to like it, but Del Mar has some serious issues. And it seems like these are the issues that occur when a restaurant focuses on the flourishes and NOT the foundations. yes its beautiful and the decor is trendy, but I experienced some problems with the food quality and the service (which is kind of the point I even venture out to eat.) Fortunately, when we arrived, we were seated promptly and given our requested seat (although a miscommunication between the managers resulted in us being put in the wrong section at first, but not a big deal) Our server seemed friendly, but also a little out of it as she forgot to include certain items we ordered and had to be reminded. On top of that the other servers in the area kept smacking into the back of my head when they were attending to their tables. I get that space can be tight, but it seemed like it did not matter to them or that they were proceeding with any sense of awareness. Every single time, no matter how much I would move my chair up and lean forward, someones rear end would make contact with my head. Kinda brings the mood down. In addition, one of the oysters we were brought was spoiled and when we pointed this out, the server was quick to bring another one, but I wonder why would they even send something out like that in the first place. Had we not been paying attention, it could have made someone very unwell. And even if you got sick and dashed to the bathroom, you might not get to a stall in time as there was a rather lengthy line because.... the place only has two toilets in the women's restroom....really?! That is absurd for a restaurant of that size. Even the manager was waiting forever with us in line. It just doesn't make sense. And the kicker was when one of those street speech newspaper vendors made his way into the restaurant, walked passed the front desk, past the bar, and past the servers to bother us about buying a paper...ummm so you'll just let anyone wander in the harass your paying customers?? The manager quickly told him to leave, but I was wondering how he even got passed all those people in the first place, especially when it was so clear he was NOT there to dine. We spoke to another manager about it, who after arguing that they can't turn down customers (although I don't think he knows what a customer is, as someone begging for money generally doesn't make a good patron). He came to his senses though and addressed the issues, but damn it shouldn't have even been a struggle or a post struggle discussion. Get it together!! This place is just not for me. Honestly, the whole is experience was overpriced and exhausting. read more

Great service, atmosphere, and food. Our server, Griffin, was so helpful and killed it with the recommendations! We had: - Beach Party cocktail (great) - Tropicalia cocktail (good, but I got something else for my next cocktail) - For the Win cocktail (good) - Potato bread appetizer (great) - Fried oysters appetizer (good) - Swordfish (good, but we wished there had been more sweet potato purée, and we didn't love the Brussels sprout slaw) - Chocolate dessert (good--very rich) - Olive oil cake (great) read more

The Short North isn't a place I find myself much anymore. It's turned into the new Easton. I prefer more character. But my friend was coming into town on the fly and I had to find a brunch spot that wasn't already full up the night before. This is what we got. And I'm glad we did. Really great atmosphere. We sat in the bar area and started with a bloody mary and mimosa. I wish I could remember the charming server's name. He was soft-spoken and just lovely. Being in the restaurant business for over 25 years I mentioned to my friend how nice it was to see such a professional staff at a place. They were all friendly, smiling, and ran like a well-oiled machine. My friend got the breakfast burrito sans bacon and I got the Chicken hash. Both are so good. The presentation was outstanding. I took pictures but for some reason, they won't upload to Yelp. You will have to treat yourself and visit this gem yourself. And the place is very reasonable! read more

Trendy. Lots of people taking instagram pics. So if you are one of those people you'll like this place. Not too loud, good vibe. The crowd is your typical IG crowd. Decor is great. Food is average. read more

Cool new long awaited Cameron Mitchell spot! I have to say I had read all of the hype about Del Mar and I think it was pretty darn good. We had a family dinner here on a Sunday evening a few weekends ago. We had to stop up at the Lincoln Social for a drink before our reservation, and upon checking in waited just a few minutes while they got our table ready. We were seated in a booth near the open windows in the front, which was a great spot! Our server was friendly and attentive, offering answers to our questions about cocktails and entrees. The cocktails were delicious! We ordered the guacamole and potato bread, with the potato bread being an agreed upon favorite. It was delicious and very unique- sort of a loaded potato in bread form. The ceviche and fish dishes that were ordered were also both cooked perfectly and very good. The ceviche had great flavor! Our desserts were also top notch! The only part of the whole experience that was subpar was the lobster roll. I rarely even try to order lobster rolls in Columbus, but I had heard from several people that they were the best in the city. My in-laws are from eastern Canada where they catch and serve lobster daily and this just wasn't there for me. The lobster itself was cooked perfectly but the roll was a little bit soggy and there wasn't enough lobster meet for the size of the roll for me. However, I can't wait to go back and try out one of the other entrees I had my eye on! read more

SoCal Kitchen + Bar - Sunday Funday family dinner! - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Big city vibezzzz right here in the Short North! I visited Lincoln Social and promised myself that I would eventually make it here. So, a friend and I decided to stop in on a Friday night. At first, we thought it would be super packed and we wouldn't be able to get a seat but upon arrival, we were ecstatic to see a high top available in the bar area!! We sat and took in the ambience for a little while. This place is so chic! The patrons all looked like they stepped out of Ralph Lauren catalogs and the art/deco is very San Fran! Our server greeted us pretty quickly and offered us menus. Both my friend and I decided on the Tropicalia cocktail which was made with vodka, lime, mint and avocado. It was a little on the sweeter side but very refreshing! We then ordered the chips and guacamole appetizer along with Brussels sprouts. I ordered the Citrus Burrata salad and my friend opted for the tenderloin entree. Our appetizers came out pretty quick but there was more fru fru then necessary with the Brussels sprouts. I almost questioned whether it was supposed the salad I ordered due to the lack of Brussels. No big deal because my salad was on Point!!! The service was good. She was friendly and very helpful when deciding on our choices for the night but she didn't really visit the table much and it did take a long while to get our cocktails. Probably not the servers fault. What I did really appreciate was the Manager on duty that visited us quite a few times! He was so friendly and had an awesome attitude!! He mentioned that he had just started there but I will say that he was a great addition!!! All in all, this was a nice place for an adult night out. It didn't look too kid friendly to me but I am glad I finally got the chance to enjoy some So Cal specialties!! read more

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Wow. I've haven't reviewed anything in a while because nothing has really jumped out at me like Del Mar! Columbus is really blessed to have this little slice of heaven in the short north! Let's start with the ambiance.... it's a whole Vibe! You immediately feel like you have taken a road trip to the west coast! One of my favorite things about short north restaurants are the windows that open up to the street! I'm nosey so I love people watching and the warm breeze flowing through adds so much life! The tables are pretty close together but that didn't bother me. Just a chance for you to meet new people and ask about their meal choices lol. Drinks. I ordered the Beach Barbie because it literally sounds like me in drink form but unfortunately they were out of the pineapple infused liquor so I went with the Tropicalia. I was skeptical about the avocado but honestly all it did was make the drink green! It was a great choice. Okay, the food. My lord, THE FOOD. ASTOUNDING. We started with the guacamole and shrimp ceviche. Both were served with tortilla chips that had a Doritos type seasoning to them and nori seaweed chips that literally taste like a sushi roll! The guacamole was loaded with corn and flavor, not your basic lime and smashed avocado combo. The ceviche was FRESH!! It honestly taste as if they drove down to the shore and prepared it the same night! The meal choices were the lobster roll, fisherman's stew, and emerald kale salad. Not one disappointment with these choices. Once again, I can't express enough how fresh the seafood is here. The lobster is lumps and chunks of buttery lobster and it's placed in between buttery "Texas toast" inspired bread. You can't go wrong with this. The fisherman's stew is a seafood lovers dream and the broth !!! Definitely make sure you're using some bread to soak up that broth because the flavor is certainly not lacking. The emerald kale salad was great. Has a sweet taste to it with the dressing and grapes. There are some type of seeds or something in the salad that gave it a little taste that I didn't care for but over all it was still great! For dessert we ordered the chocolate but it was out for the night. So we got the olive oil cake with a side of the gelato that goes with the chocolate. It was BOMB. The olive oil cake itself is very dense. The citrus compliments it very well! Overall, I will say this is probably going to be my new go to spot in Columbus! I will definitely be back for happy hour and to try more of the menu because everything was fantastic! Well done Cameron Mitchell. Shout out to our server as well. I can't remember his name but he was very knowledgeable of the menu, made great suggestions, and was funny! read more

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I enjoyed a wonderful brunch this weekend with some friends. We checked out Del Mar for the first time. The decor was very nice- I loved the modern yet upscale design, pretty bar and high ceilings. The service was great as well. We started with the potato bread, which was bread filled with potato and meat- served warm. I had the chicken hash with scrambled eggs. It was very flavorful and definitely had a spicy kick! I'm glad we finally dined here and look forward to going back! read more

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