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MARKET Restaurant + Bar

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Upscale, earth tone-hued space for California fare with a local, seasonal focus & some fixed menus. People often mention restaurant, service, menu, delicious, experience, special, restaurants,


Address

3702 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014, United States

Website

www.marketdelmar.com

Contact

+1 858-523-0007

Price rating

$$$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (465 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 5 to 8:30 pm
  • Friday: 5 to 8:30 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 8:30 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5 to 8:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 5 to 8:30 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Nicole M. 1 year ago on Google • 122 reviews
    Most delicious courses here. We had a party of 6. Reservations definitely reccomend, very accommodating service. Our waiter Max was a truly beautiful experience in itself. We had the braised beef 🤤🤤 melted like butter, I had the Cod, just heavenly so decadent. The plates are just gorgeous
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Josh J. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was phenomenal, the restaurant is gorgeous, and the drinks were great. Only thing keeping this from being a 5 star review was our server. He was just okay. He was nice but at this pricepoint, with such a beautiful restaurant and amazing food, I expected more refinement from the serving staff, not the diner-style service we received. The service wasn't so bad that I won't be back. I would still encourage anyone reading this review to go because the food is absolutely worth it.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lauren M. 11 months ago on Google
    Best meal we had in San Diego! Everything was outstanding— food, service, + wine pairing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janine F. 5 months ago on Google • 103 reviews
    The ambiance is warm and inviting. Service was impeccable and the food absolutely scrumptious!

  • 5/5 Johnny M. 1 year ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Incredible restaurant for a special dinner. The dishes are very sophisticated, complex, gorgeous, and delicious. Every dish is intentional and I enjoyed all the expertise the chef displayed in flavors, presentation, etc. They have an extensive wine and champagne list. I had the braised short rib, butternut squash soup, lamb, and Hamachi. The Hamachi was my favorite by far. Super fresh, balanced, and delightful. Highly recommend this place for special dinners of any occasion. Service is excellent as well. They make dinner an experience for the night.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Denise S. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect evening forour anniversarycelebration as it seems to be the place for celebrations as two other couples were celebrating their anniversary. Service was attentive without being intrusive. It's a prix fixe menu with many interesting options. Not your run of the mill meat, potatoes, and salad place. We both enjoyed every thing we ordered. My only complaint is that they are literally out of town with nothing near and they have their own parking with only a few steps to the door and yet they force you to do their valet parking, really?!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dennis K. 1 year ago on Google
    I had the Beef tenderloin with lobster. The beef was a bit salty, other than that everything was good
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathleen C. 1 year ago on Google
    Market is always such a fantastic experience from start to finish. Each menu item is absolutely delicious and presented beautifully from the first fantastic cocktail to the final salted carmel morsel. The service is consistently impeccable and the atmosphere is romantic and intimate. My husband will always order the Gorgonzola soufflé, and I enjoy the many other fresh options that the chef features in the first course. The mains are consistently high quality proteins beautifully paired with seasonal vegetables, fruits and delicious sauces. The desserts are perfect - elegant and not too sweet. We love celebrating our most special occasions here year after year!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alison P. 6 months ago on Google
    Would give this restaurant 6 stars if I could. One of the best meals we've had in years. It was like dining at a Michelin restaurant in a European city (which, as everyone who lives in San Diego knows, is quite hard to find in San Diego, even at the pricier restaurants with top reviews). We are big-time foodies, one of us with San Francisco roots, and have been lucky enough to dine in the major cities in the U.S. and abroad). Our standards are high, and very few restaurants in San Diego knock our socks off. This one did. I don't even know where to start. There were 4 of us and we're still talking about it the next day. We shared all our dishes, so we were able to try a total of 12 menu items (between the starters, entrees and dessert), and there were also 2 "amuse-bouche". Every single thing we put in our mouth was delicious. They clearly use the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Each dish was prepared with tremendous skill, passion and creativity. What we loved most is this chef obviously knows exactly what he is doing and lets the food speak for itself instead of trying too hard and covering up the natural flavors with too much pomp and circumstance. One of the things we've noticed with top restaurants (even with some of the Michelin star restaurants) is they try so hard to be "different" and "ultra-creative" that they opt for form over substance, and flavor suffers. Not here. It felt like the entire focus at this restaurant is on flavor and making each dish utterly delicious and memorable. What we experienced was one dish after another containing a delicate and creative mix of ingredients that allowed the natural flavors to compliment and showcase each other. The presentation of each plate was gorgeous too, without sacrificing taste. Another way it felt like a top European restaurant was the level of service. The large service staff worked seamlessly in tandem, anticipated our every need, were knowledgeable about the menu, made excellent recommendations, and without fail each and every one of them (even the people clearing our plates and refilling our glasses) were warm and friendly and very attentive. You can tell when the staff is invested in the restaurant and cares about your dining experience just as much as the chef. (Our server named Mike was friendly, engaging and highly professional. Every tip he gave us throughout the ordering was right on target, and he felt like an old friend by the time we finished the meal.) Other pluses: The restaurant is elegant and well-designed, with very comfortable chairs, thoughtful table placement, and well-planned acoustics such that noise didn't carry. Even the person at our table who has trouble hearing had no difficultly hearing everyone throughout the dinner -- and this was on a Friday night when the restaurant was packed. Also, the portions were large (so large that they kindly gave us to-go boxes and we're excited to have the leftovers for lunch today.) All of us give this restaurant our unreserved highest recommendation. It's worth every penny. A night and a meal we will never forget.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dana C. 4 months ago on Google • 48 reviews
    Great for special occasions. Exceptional service, wine list, appetizers, desserts. Lamb was fantastic.. Tenderloin for $50 extra was slightly overcooked. Hamachi was best thing. Didn't care for Mushroom ravioli because very vegetarian geared, few ravioli. Muso Cod was small portion and salter than it used to be. Apple crepe was wonderful,

  • 5/5 Rebecca P. 7 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    Wow! I’ve heard for years this was a great restaurant, but we just haven’t stopped in. What a shame it took us so long! What a fabulous experience. Food, service, ambiance was all top notch. We ordered the lobster and duck… both were some of the best meals we’ve EVER eaten.

  • 5/5 Carl W. 8 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    This is a high end restaurant, know that in advance. But it is worth every penny when you have something special to celebrate, or this fits your financial situations. The food was absolutely amazing in taste, complexity, and presentation. The service was the best of the best. And the setting... so many restaurants think noise makes them "seem" THE place to be, and thus think they are successful. Market goes to the polar opposite. I have never been in a restaurant that had such attention to sound proofing. Every table is in it's own world (excluding the bar area which has its own vibe). We could actually enjoy the company and conversation. Tables adjacent did the same but with no intrusion on each other. There have been many special occasions out at restaurants, but I expect this is to remain at the top of memories for a long time, celebrating my wife's birthday for a milestone year. If you want the finest of dining experiences, this is the restaurant to place at the top of your list.

  • 5/5 Connor N. 4 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Market is a caliber of restaurant unlike any other I have come across. The chef entices local market vegetables into his menu daily; and is constantly updating/changing his dishes to keep us excited about coming to dine. The wait staff is extremely professional and highly attentive,without being invasive. I would highly recommend anyone to come discover the hidden treasures the restaurant has to offer

  • 5/5 John M. 1 year ago on Google • 10 reviews
    The food was Extraordinary, the service excellent, and the updated decor beautiful. Truly a peak dining experience. Everyone from the hostess to the valet,to the manager made us feel as though they were glad we were there.

  • 4/5 Chris U. 8 months ago on Google
    Food was fantastic. One of the few high end places that didn't sabotage the menu with weird stuff, and also served fair sized portions... I wanted to try everything on the menu. Atmosphere is dark ... it left me wondering how dirty the upholstery is... at one point we noticed a spider crawling around us. One main strike against this place- they charge for water. $8 a bottle. Maybe I'm cheap and inexperienced, but I was surprised to see 2x of those on my bill.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Valet parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery

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