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Jake's Del Mar

1660 Coast Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014-2354
858-755-2002
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Ranked #1 of 55 restaurants in Del Mar
Price range: $35 - $80
Cuisines: American, Seafood, Steakhouse, Californian
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Good for: Romance, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: 15th street
Description: Jake’s Del Mar is truly an unforgettable beachfront dining experience. Situated right on the sand in the picturesque town of Del Mar, Jake’s floor to ceiling windows provide sweeping views of the beach and ocean. Chef Dustin Anselm’s new American cooking brings innovation to classic preparations of fresh fish, shellfish, premium steaks and chops. The menu showcases clean, eclectic flavors and local, sustainable products. Jake’s vibrant, friendly atmosphere has made it a local tradition and visitor destination in Del Mar for over 30 years.
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Poway, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I love going to Jake's! We always have wonderful meals and the view is fantastic. We went recently for my birthday/Mother's Day special family dinner. Yes, you may need to wait for a table with an ocean view, but it is well worth the time! My favorite item to order is the scallop dish. This time the scallops came in... More

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The Woodlands, Texas
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5 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

This was a fun place to have supper. The atmosphere was filled with lots of folks in their 40's and up. They must do a great happy hour. The hostess was so cheerful. It's a bit difficult to park. You have to valet. We had reservations that were made over a week. Not sure you need it so far in... More

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Morro Bay, California
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31 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Eight of us had lunch here recently. We had a round table with a great view. The menu was inventive and the food well presented, good portion size, and tasty. But the conversation among those attending was limited due to such loud noise from the packed restaurant. I would only return with another couple....no more. If you want the view... More

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Highlands Ranch, Colorado
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71 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

We booked Jake’s several weeks out for a nice Mother’s Day eve dinner, and it was incredible. The location was awesome, right on the ocean, and the food and service were great. We asked for a table by the ocean and had to wait only about 10-15 mins for one and it was worth it. I ordered the surf and... More

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Hermosa Beach, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Jake' s in Del Mar, CA has a great location on the water with a really friendly and engaging staff. The food is prepared well and outside of the noise level, Jake's is one of the best restaurants in North San Diego County.

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San Diego
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I had not been to Jakes and well over 6yrs but the day was gorgeous and we were celebrating a friends significant birthday and wanted an ocean view that was warm. Knowing they have such a great location I made reservations the day before and told the girl on the phone it was a birthday and we wanted a window... More

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Indio, California
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

This was our first time to dine at Jakes, but this wont be our last. There was a mishap in our reservation. They had us booked on the wrong day. When we inquired as to how long we might be waiting for our table, JT the manager came over and took care of us. He apologized as he realized the... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Have eaten there a number of times over the last few years and usually very good. I sometimes stay away from waterfront places for fear of tourist trap cafeteria food. Not the case here...usually. It is expensive but nice...ok I'm all over the place here. We got scallops and they were undercooked. I get it. Very small window for scallops... More

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Mission Viejo
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

This restaurant is part of the TS Restaurant group which operates several excellent restaurants in Hawaii. One of our favorites in Hawaii is Leilani's on Maui. We learned on our last visit to Leilani's that our favorite waiter Derek had transferred to Jake's, so we wanted to try it out for my wife's birthday and to see Derek. When I... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013 via mobile

We made reservations for 6 and we waited for over an hour before being seated, was it so we could rack up a huge bar tab first? We complained to the manager who was very unprofessional and rude, he shook his head and walked away so we all got up and left going next door for dinner instead. If you... More

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