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Del Mar Restaurants
After a day at the Del Mar Racetrack, the Del Mar Fair or at the Del Mar Beach, excellent places to eat are plentiful. Del Mar restaurants are some of the best in California - from the cuisine, to the spectacular ocean views, to the ambience. 
New Pictures of Del Mar Plaza & RestaurantsThese pictures are of the Del Mar Plaza, where a few of the most popular restaurants are... Pacifica Grill, Epazote, Il Fornaio and Pacifica Breeze Cafe. Others are just a few minutes walk away.
Bully's 
to Jake's 
to the The Brigantine , overlooking the beach and beautiful racetrack, whichever choice you make will be memorable. Some of the places have been around since before my time (which IS a while!) Bully's, Tony's Jacal, Fidel's and a few others that are no longer around (The Market Cafe, the Bluebird, The Albatross, The Steakhouse, among others) and have provided excellent cuisine for generations of visitors to Del Mar. The following links are just a few of the best places to eat in Del Mar and nearby Solana Beach. For more inexpensive choices... click here... Jake's is probably one of the finest places all-around - watching the sunsets from here while dining is a real treat. Service, food and ambience are all top notch. Jakes Del Mar 
One of my all-time favorites for steak & prime-rib, Bully's also has some great memories. My father bought his first house on 23rd St. in 1964 and rented it out to students from the new UCSD campus in nearby La Jolla. Each summer we'd move in after the students moved out to work on the house and clean up the yard. It was always hard work. One day, when my brother and I were very young, and after a hard day of work, my Dad took us to Bully's for dinner. I remember our waitress was a very attractive young woman, and my father was bantering with her in a friendly conversation. He mentioned that if she wasn't careful, she might not get her tip. I'll never forget her reply. "You know, I don't work here for the money." She said with a bright smile. "I work here for the people I get to meet. In fact, you'd be amazed at the number of ***holes I meet here." And with that, she smiled again and walked away. My father looked at my brother and I, a bit stunned, then broke into a huge smile and laughed. I remember he gave her the biggest tip I've ever seen him give anyone. For more information, click here... Bully's North The Poseidon is a more casual place to eat that boasts one of the best locations on the beach in Del Mar at 17th St. After a walk on the beach, this is one of the greatest places to sit on the deck, have a refreshing beverage and watch the sunset. Click here for more info... Poseidon 
The 'Brig' is THE place to go after the races for a great meal and the place to be seen. The view of the track and the beach from here is spectacular, and the food is very good. More information... The Brigantine Del Mar The Pacifica is one of those rare treats for excellent seafood, service and ambience. Located in the Del Mar Plaza above 15th St., the views here are also spectacular. Pacifica Del Mar 
En Fuego is one of the hot spots for the hip crowd... always crowded, it is also a very popular spot after the races. En Fuego Cantina 
Epazote is another treat located in Del Mar Plaza, for some high-end Mexican cuisine. Its sister restaurant, Cilantro's, is also a good bet... Epazote Del Mar Whenever I have friends visiting, we always go to Fidel's for some of the best Mexican food there is. My favorite (and my father's, too) is the Tostada Suprema. Heard an amusing story about Fidel, the owner of Fidel's Little Mexico in Solana Beach & Carlsbad. He is a frequent visitor to the track and a few years ago he came into the Turf Club parking lot and brought some taquito dinners for the crew. One of the guys gave him a tip on a horse, a longshot. After the races, Fidel came in with a long face."Did you bet the horse?" asked the captain of the lot. "I did", he said -" it was 20 to 1 and came in first! I put $20 dollars on it." "That's great!" said the captain. "Well... I gave it all back on the next race" said Fidel. "Do you still have any of those taquito dinners left?" "Yes, I haven't eaten mine yet - the others did and they were delicious." "Well, I need yours back so I can sell it at the restaurant", said Fidel with a smile as he drove off. Click here for more info... Fidel's Little Mexico, Eden Gardens Solana Beach If Fidel's is too cowded, Tony's is an excellent alternative for authentic Mexican food. This is one of those classic spots that have been here for decades, the quality always very good. Tony's Jacal, Eden Gardens, Solana Beach Other Del Mar RestaurantsAmericana1454 Camino Del Mar (858) 794-6838
Axis Martini Bar Board & Brew Bruegger's Bagels Cafe Del Mar Champagne French Bakery Café Chinese Double Happiness Del Mar Pizza Del Mar Snack Shack
Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana J.F. Japanese Cafe & Sushi Bar Jimmy O's Le Cafe Bleu Sbicca Bistro Starbucks Coffee The Stratford Court Café Sushidokoro Shirahama
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