Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Scripps Ranch

First time for us. Food was so so good and our server Anthony was great. His suggestions for food were spot on and his service level was 5 star. We will be back!

The food and service were both excellent. Many of the dishes are shareable (recommended), which helps with the cost. We shared the jalapeño Caesar and bread and had a pasta dish and the wagyu Salisbury steak. Everything was excellent and the retro decor was nice as well.

ChatGPT helped me find this place. Almost skipped it due to us needing a kid friendly, but still nice place. Turned out to be the best all around for our needs: menu we could work for kids (didn’t see a kid menu online, but bonus points - they had one + paper for coloring!), ocean views, somewhat upscale (we weren’t looking for a fish shack), and seafood. This place checked all the boxes. It was a bit cold the night we went, with wind, so they graciously let us move inside the doors (but doors still open, and gave us blankets.) it was the perfect ambience for a date night - food and drink were 5 out of 5. The kid menu was a bonus we didn’t know was available and portions were massive - not sure any of our kids finished their food (which doesn’t happen often.) super close walk to ice cream and the pier for a sunset view. 100% coming back when in the area!

Pacifica Del Mar is always been our go to. It is so delicious. The salmon is cooked perfectly. We took our granddaughters. They got the kids filet mignon and they loved it.

Exceptional service, Every course was fantastic. The salad was amazing with perfectly ripe peaches and a beautifully balanced dressing. Always love the wildy creative and well presente amuse bouch. The home made PB& J ice cream was delicious. And of course the famous short ribs did not dissapoint. Only minor issue was the music was a tad too loud and and a bit livley for the ambieance of the restauarant