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Del Mar Map: Jake's Del MarJake's Del Mar Frommer's Highly Recommended

Cuisine Seafood, Californian
Hours Tues-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm; Sun brunch 10am-2pm; daily 5-9pm (Fri-Sat until 9:30pm)
Address
1660 Coast Blvd
Location At 15th St, Around Town
Transportation Bus: 101
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 858/755-2002
Web site www.jakesdelmar.com
Prices Main courses $10-$16 lunch, $10-$53 dinner, $11-$17 brunch
Credit Cards AE, DISC, MC, V
Other Valet parking $3

Frommer's Review

The spirit of "aloha" permeates this Hawaiian-owned seafood-and-view outpost. Occupying a building originally constructed in 1910, Jake's has a perfect seat next to the sand so that diners on a series of terraces behind glass get straight-on views of the beach scene -- sunbathers, surfers, and the occasional school of dolphins pass by. The predictable menu can't live up to the panorama, but it's prepared competently and service is swift (too swift, actually -- don't let them rush you). At lunch you'll find a mixed seafood grill and pecan-crusted sea bass; sandwiches and salads round out the offerings. Dinner brings in the big boys: Maine lobster tails, giant scampi, and rack of lamb, for example. To enjoy the scene without the wallet wallop, come for happy hour (Mon-Fri 4-6pm and Sat 2:30-4:30pm), when a shorter bar/bistro menu is half-price; mai tais are $3.50 on Wednesday.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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