This restaurant also offers a variety of elegant indoor and outdoor settings. A row of three interior coastal cabanas, oversized booths with sheer draperies, provides intimate seating, creating a “room within a room” sensibility. The indoor bar provides an energetic setting and a feature wall of back-lit, “sunset” glass.

The restaurant’s new outdoor Sunset Bar, complete with fire pits, cocktails, appetizers and live entertainment, offers the perfect West Coast venue to watch the sun set over the Pacific.

Source: Hotel Del Coronado

Another delicacy is the spicy tuna eggplant tempura. And their main course selections are equally spectacular! You can’t go wrong with their grilled king salmon with a mushroom-spinach risotto or their sizzling 16-oz certified angus New York steak with mashed potatoes. Equally delicious is the tapenade roasted organic half chicken with broccolini, polenta cake and a tarragon.

Then there is steamed Alaskan king crab legs. You will love this place. They also have two private dining rooms and a spacious patio to host your next big event.

Lunch is served Tues.-Sun. Dinner is served beginning at 5 p.m. nightly ($18.95-$42.95) with a happy hour from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. daily in their Vodka Lounge featuring more than 100 vodkas. Their cocktail lounge specials are attractions in themselves. For example Wine Wednesdays offer 50 percent off selected bottles of wine.

Live entertainment in the piano bar Tues.– Sat. evenings starting at 7 p.m. During happy hour Mon.–Fri., 3:30 p.m.–7 p.m. they offer double well drinks and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Excellent dining recommendations include a delicious New York steak or the succulent filet mignon wrapped in bacon. Prime rib lovers won’t be disappointed either! And the savory shrimp scampi entrée is out of this world.

Dinners include soup or salad, a stuffed baked potato, vegetables, bread and butter. Diners rave about Albie’s and so will you. Lunch: ($9.50-$15) Dinner: ($11-$24).

Babcock & Story Bar is designed to take advantage of the spectacular seaside setting. The original 46-foot handcrafted mahogany bar, which was brought by ship from Philadelphia around Cape Horn in 1888, is the centerpiece for the bar. B&S Bar offers signature margaritas, blended tropical drinks, unique martinis, California premier wines, seasonal specialty coffee beverages and espressos. B&S Bar also features light fare, a sushi bar (Thursday – Sunday) and nightly musical entertainment.

B&S Bar is open daily from 11:00am until 1am and food is served from noon until 10:00pm.

Source: Hotel Del Coronado

Featuring “the best margarita in San Diego… for only 5 Bucks.” It’s served in a tall glass and is sure to grab your attention! Add quick service and excellent tasting Mexican food for good reasons to dine here.

Ask to sit on their patio overlooking the Old Town Plaza in historic Old Town State Park. Entrées of special note include the Chicken Mole Oaxaca topped with pablano mole sauce. Another winner is their fajita platter with your choice of chicken, beef or shrimp.

Most meals are served with rice and beans and a corn or flour tortilla. The peach cobbler with plantains is an excellent conclusion to a delicious meal.

On Mondays, kids 10 and under eat free when accompanied by an adult patron (one adult per child). And if it’s your birthday month, come here to celebrate it on the fifth of the month and you’ll receive a free meal when you purchase a beverage. So bring your friends and have a ton of fun!

There are always lots of good reasons to celebrate at Barra Barra!

The glazed salmon fillet appetizer, for example, is finished with sesame seeds and will definitely get your attention. So will the sizzling Kansas City 12-oz. bone-in New York strip steak accented with a tantalizing herb butter. Also very memorable is the cioppino, which is made with fresh fish, shrimp, scallops, clams and calamari simmered in their flavorful tomato broth with a hint of fennel. It’s served with a toasted baguette slice of bread.

The white sea bass is also a showstopper. Desserts like their fruit cobbler or their tantalizing sorbets will seal the deal and make you a regular at Bistro 39. Ask about their wine dinners, too!

Their daily happy hour starting at 4 p.m.–7 p.m. is legendary.

Prime rib lovers will be delighted that they serve prime rib in 8-oz. cuts all the way up to “Beast” that weighs in at a whopping 38-oz. Diners who can finish this impressive steak will get to join Bully’s East’s Club 38 and receive a free T-shirt. Prepared by Chef Luis Martinez, the eclectic menu offers filet minon, top sirloin, rib eye, porterhouse, fresh seafood, ribs, chicken and daily specials. It has been a longtime gathering place for professional athletes and sports officials as well as visitors.

The bar is well stocked and their personable bartenders are delighted to mix up your favorite libation. You may enjoy “full-service dining” at both the main bar and the legendary “horseshoe” low bar. They serve over 30 different appetizers and a Bistro Bar menu. Enhancing your dining experience are the patented cozy red leather booths. They also have nice table seating for families and large groups. Desserts are no less spectacular. Desserts range from warm bread pudding with whiskey caramel sauce to their awesome chocolate lava cake a la mode. Top off your meal with a famous kheoki coffee. When San Diegans think of prime rib Bully’s East is their first choice.

Daily Events:
Sunday-Kids Eat Free!
Monday-College Night, Burger, Beer & Fries $7.95
Tuesday-Taco Night, $1.75 Fish Tacos
Wednesday-Bang For Your Buck 11-oz. Prime Rib Dinner Only $15.95 Including Dessert
Thursday-Wine Therapy Thursday, All Bottles of Wine 1/2 Off

Seasonal Events:
Sunday, Monday and Saturday-NFL & College Specials
Saturday and Sunday-$5 Game Day Breakfast 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Text to 30101 Bullys and receive ($10) off any purchase of ($25) or more as well as future updates and specials, and make sure to join their E-Club @ www.bullyseastsd.com. Special menus are offered on New Years’ Eve, Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Oktoberfest, Cinco de Mayo, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Open daily Mon.–Fri., 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m.–2 a.m. ($8.95–$49.95). Happy hour Mon.–Fri., 4:30 p.m.–7 p.m and 10 p.m.–12:15 a.m. Weekend Brunch Sat. and Sun., 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Early Bird Specials Mon.–Fri., 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. On Sunday kids eat free. Restaurant Week Participant.

For spectacular seating at C Level Lounge, ask for table 212 or ask to sit outdoors on their bayview patio. The key note to what makes Chef Deborah Scott’s C Level Lounge exceptionally good and highly recommended is that all the entrées emphasize good taste and good health. One such entrée is Kemo Sabe’s black and white sesame salmon.

Other winners are the blackened catfish and the chili rubbed 10-oz. prime flat iron steak. Also served is a host of 16 appetizers and excellent desserts. An excellent conclusion to a memorable meal is their key lime pie, which is as big as it is delicious.

The restaurant continues to be a landmark of the San Diego Historic Old Town Community and is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. With newly renovated private banquet rooms and great indoor and outoor patio seating, Café Coyote Old Town is the place for guests to enjoy traditional Mexican cuisine and live Mariachi music, without crossing the border.

Coyote favorites include savory carnitas, tasty fish tacos and sizzling fajitas. They serve more than 110 tequilas and even have their own tequila ambassador. It’s always a Fiesta at Café Coyote!

Open for break fast daily, 7 a.m.–11 a.m. ($5.95– $13.95); lunch and dinner Sun.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri.–Sat. till 10:30 p.m. with extended summer hours ($6.95 – $17.95).

For the hottest spot in the Gaslamp, ask for tables 7 through 10 next to the dance floor. After the show on Fri. and Sat. nights, the dance floor is transformed into a Latin Euro dance club, playing the latest and greatest dance music until 2 a.m. Upstairs in the restaurant they feature 15 traditional Spanish entrées and more than 40 fantastic hot and cold tapas. The seafood paella is excellent, as is the roasted pork tenderloin, which is served with spices in a red wine honey sauce.

Tuesday through Thursday and on Sunday features salsa dancing until 2. They also offer free salsa lessons at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday–Thursday and at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday.

A great beginning to any meal are warm tortillachips and a frosty margarita. Their colorful five page menu is filled with wonderful dining selections. Hard to beat aretheir famous combination plates.

A great recommendation is their carne asada and shrimp combination served on a bed of Mexican rice with black beans and savory guacamole on the side. No less delicious is their burrito de Bandini, which is a longtime customer favorite. It’s a large burrito filled with juicy seasoned shredded beef and frijoles. Then it’s topped with a savory cheese sauce and lots of sour cream, served with tasty Mexican rice.

They also offer a “Healthy Dining Menu” featuring grilled chicken, fish burritos and vegetariandelights as well as a Mexican stir-fry. So come join the fun and dine like you are in Old Mexico at the festive Casa de Bandini in Carlsbad.

Open Mon. –Thurs., 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Fri.–Sat. till 10 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. ($6.95–$17.95). Breakfast is served all day ($7.95–$12.95). Happy hour is served Mon.–Fri., 4 p.m.–7 p.m. in the cantina.

More than 40 Mexican meals are featured. Still a favorite after many years is the cheese crisp special, which is a crispf lour tortilla topped with a layer of refried beans, either chicken or beef, melted cheese, avocado, tomato wedges and a dollop of delicious guacamole.

They feature a special menu for children 12 and under. There is also a separate menu for the health-conscious. Make sure to dine on their lush, gorgeous patio with a large, lively cantina and colorful umbrellas.

Open Mon.–Sat., 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m– 10 p.m. Lunch specials Mon.–Fri 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Happy hour Mon.–Fri., 3 p.m.–7 p.m. with complimentary appetizer buffet and drink specials.

The menu is also inviting, with dishes such as the prizewinning pescado a la naranja, fresh grilled sea bass with a sauce of fresh orange juice, cilantro butter, garlic and green olives, and served with a concha of black beans.

This dish was an award winner at the Ensenada Seafood Competition. There are a number of “heart smart” dishes as well as the traditional Mexican favorites. Get there early. This place is popular and often filled with large parties of happy diners.

Open Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri. till 11 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.–10 p.m., lunch ($8.95–$17.25) and dinner ($9.50–$30). Breakfast is served daily till 2 p.m. ($7.25–$9.50). Happy hour Mon.–Fri., 4 p.m.–7 p.m. in the lively cantina bar with complimentary appetizer buffet.

They also specialize in We specialize in group events, banquets and catering. For more information, please contact Catherine Breedlove at (619-295-5231).

While this is a big attraction, it isn’t what brings customers back again and again. It’s the delicious, beautifully-presented Mexican food and the friendly atmosphere that brings diners back again and again. A real showstopper is the best tasting chicken and shrimp fajita you have ever had in your entire life. It’s heaped with buttered shrimp, savory strips of chicken, and strips of sliced green bell pepper, lots of sautéed onions and tomatoes.

Another winner is the chicken mole, which is as savory as it is delicious. A perfect conclusion to a memorable meal is the apple cinnamon tortilla with a scoop of ice cream. For taste, selection, atmosphere and an awesome view, this is the place.

Don’t forget that they have a very impressive Champagne Brunch on Sundays, from 9am-3pm ($12.95). Open for lunch and dinner Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri. and Sat. till 10 p.m.,
and Sun., 9 a.m.–9 p.m., ($9.50–$15.25). House specials ($9.25–$13.50).

A palm tree-lined road greets guests to this comfortable 42,500-sq. ft. casino. More than 1,050 state-of-the-art slot machines are featured along with exciting table games including poker, roulette, ($5) blackjack 24-hours a day, Lucky Lady’s Bonus Blackjack, Emperor’s Challenge Pai Gow Poker, and no limit Texas Hold ’em tournaments. The Poker Room opens at 5 p.m. Mon.–Thurs. and at 2 p.m. Fri.–Sun.

To maximize your casino experience sign up for a free Palm Club membership and earn up to $300 FREE during the first month you are a member, based on your play. So start earning points every time you play your favorite games! Points can be redeemed for slot credits or gift shop merchandise. Sign up for the Palm Club at their front desk or on their Web site.

For Dining: In addition to premier gambling options, Casino Pauma has a popular restaurant called The Pauma Bay Cafe, offering an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet for only ($9)! They also feature a daily breakfast special for ($3.95) 8 a.m.–11 a.m. and a two for one prime rib dinner for ($15) Sun.–Fri., 5 p.m.–9 p.m., and Sat. 5 p.m.–10 p.m. Sit outside on the patio for refreshing views of the citrus groves and foothills. Also visit Red Parrot Pizza for tasty and unique pizza options such as their rosemary chicken potato pizza. They also have a hot dog cart offering quesadillas, hot dogs and beverages.

If you’re looking for a quick bite to eat, stop at their deli where they have a wide selection of fresh salads, stuffed sandwiches, nachos and hot dogs. They also sell beverages and fresh baked daily bakery items. The deli is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Stay for top-notch live entertainment in the Red Parrot Lounge held Fri.–Sat. 8 p.m.–1 a.m. They also have live DJ performances Sun. 8 p.m.-midnight. Don’t miss their weekly comedy night held on Thursdays. The lounge is open daily 10:30 a.m.–1:15 a.m. This casino is smaller than most yet big enough to keep you coming back for more fun!

Open 24 hours and they have ATMs on site. You must be 18 years or older to enter the casino.

A delicious vegetarian entrée getting rave reviews is a savory goat cheese ravioli dish. It’s made with spinach and ovendried tomatoes in a fresh chive garlic cream sauce and topped with pine nuts. Not to be overlooked is the cedar roasted wild salmon. Great complements to any meal are the lobster bisque with Point Rayes blue cheese, brioche, crostini and chive essence. Equally delicious is their specialty salad made with goat cheese, blue crab and shiitaki mushrooms.

Not to be overlooked are their incredible desserts. A romantic rooftop setting and exceptional cuisine make Clay’s an absolute winner. Open for breakfast ($8–$15), lunch and dinner ($19.95–$33). Vegetarian entrées ($22–$26). Also featuring the Sky Lounge with extended daily happy hour 4 p.m.–7 p.m. with drink specials and half off appetizers. Live entertainment Wed.–Sun.

As you would expect, fresh seafood is the specialty. A real crowd pleaser is the slow roasted salmon with tomato chantelle mushroom couscous, seasonal vegetables and meyer lemon fennel cream. Another winner is the Macadamia nut crusted halibut with a bonita sweet potato plantain mash accented with Thai basil oil and a keylime beurre blanc.

Another great recommendation is their filet mignon with marscapone-garlic Yukon gold potatoes and a shallot demiglace. Another plus is the Oyster Bar, which is open daily after 3 p.m. It is the perfect place for shellfish delicacies. This is California dining at its best. Children’s menu. Validated underground parking.

Open for lunch Mon.–Sat., 11:30 a.m.– 3 p.m. ($10–$30); dinner daily 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m. ($18–$50). Sunday Brunch 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. ($8–$24). Happy hour Mon.–Fri., 3 p.m.–9 p.m. except Thurs. and Fri. martini night, which is from 3 p.m.–9 p.m. ($5). Sushi bar open Thurs.–Sat. after 3 p.m.

They offer show-stopping appetizers like crabcakes and oysters Rockefeller. Their delicious salads are filling enough to be your main course. Don’t overlook Dini’s inventive house salads ($6.95).

They also serve steaks and a wide array of lighter fare such as a fresh catch of the day or lobster ravioli. Be sure to have a home-made dessert, such as the New York cheesecake. Kids menu. Banquets. Catering. Full bar. Dini’s is also famous for their bar festivities and host birthday parties and sports events.

Sunday Brunch Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bar Menu served 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Dini’s Bistro by the Sea	Lively Evenings & Nightlife	Ocean View Patio Dining

For more hearty fare, the Shepherd’s pie is a meal in itself. It features tender ground beef with bits of carrots and celery smothered with mashed potatoes and gravy. This dish is not only filling, but really delicious. Of course, there are more familiar items such as burgers and sandwiches, wraps and salads, even stir-fry, steak and seafood. And their daily breakfast is a great way to start the day. Plus, you can enjoy your favorite sporting events on their five high-definition flat-screen TVs.

No less inspiring is the juicy and tender porterhouse steak, which barely fits on the huge platter it’s served on. Meals also come with your choice of shoestring potatoes, baked potato, basmati rice or fresh vegetables.

They also have a nice selection of chicken and seafood entrées including the grilled salmon fillets. Dine on their outdoor terrace surrounded by lush plants or inside with seating in plush black leather booths. Their house dessert is also something to rave about! It’s their homemade banana cream pie, which rivals every other signature dessert in town.

Adding to the mystique of this landmark restaurant is their popular cocktail lounge. It has an early California gold rush bar, which actually came from a gold mining town in Northern California. Fat City Steakhouse is centrally located in Little Italy near downtown San Diego so it’s easy to find. And this is especially true at night with its eye-catching pink and baby blue neon lights that light up the sky.

You simply cannot miss Fred’s Tacolicious Tuesdays! They also offer a Tacolicious Celebration Every Tuesday from 4pm ’til close with $2.50 PBR drafts (14oz), $3.50 PBR drafts (20oz) and $4.50 house Margaritas (20oz), and Jose Cuervo Margaritas for $5.95, to help you quench your thirst while enjoying $2.00 Tacos including Grilled Chicken, Buffalo Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Carnitas, Cheeseburger and Calamari Tacos! Or try their $3.00 tacos including Carne Asada, Mahi Mahi, Baja Fish or Cajun Shrimp Tacos!

Winner of the 2004, 05, 06 and 07 Lamplighter Award for “San Diego’s Best Mexican Cuisine in the Gaslamp Quarter.”

All of their entrées are beautifully and artistically presented under the watchful eyes of their master chef Anthony Sinsay formerly of Nobu and the SLS Hotel. And they taste as good as they look!

Their extensive menu of mouthwatering options makes it difficult to decide what to order. A great way to start any meal is with the ahi poke. It’s diced ahi tuna mixed with chuka salad, green onions, ponzu sauce, sesame seeds and togarashi chili spice and served in a martini glass. Another delicious entrée is their signature Miso Harney roll. It’s eel, cream cheese and avocado tempura friedto perfection and drizzled in eel sauce and sesame seeds.

They also offer nigiri, sashimi, tempura, sushi combinations and a variety of Japanese entrées. Plus, it’s the only place in San Diego with its own sake bar! Harney Sushi has enhanced the art of presentation, perfected the taste of sushi and created a trendy atmosphere making it the best of the best in Japanese dining.

Open for lunch Mon.–Fri., 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; and dinner nightly 5:30 p.m.– midnight. Late night happy hour 10 p.m.–midnight nightly.

Of course they offer state-of-the-artgaming including 2,000 slot machines, more than 59 table games and a 12 table poker room where the action never stops! Harrah’s Rincon also offers unique games like Rincon Craps and Volcanic Roulette Bingo.

Escape for the weekend at their luxury 21-story hotel featuring 662 rooms, 13 cabanas and 104 suites. They even have Roman tubs. Spend an afternoon of relaxation at their full-service spa or lounge beside two pools with a waterfall, five Jacuzzis and thirteen cabanas. They also offer dry cleaning and laundry services, mail service and a fitness room.

Experience the world’s most exciting flavors, both traditional and new delivered to you via a number of action stations featuring dozens of items your taste buds won’t be able to resist.

Getting to Harrah’s is easy, especially if you take advantage of their free shuttle service! For shuttle departure times and locations call (877-777-2457 ex. 4704).

Join Harrah’s Total Rewards program to start earning benefits like discounted hotel rooms and gift shop merchandise. Membership is free. All you have to do is sign up at the Total Rewards booth in the casino. Harrah’s also offers their hotel guests great discounts at the Woods Valley Golf Club, located only 10 miles away. Harrah’s is also a great place to host your wedding or big event. This casino and resort has everything you need for the perfect getaway.

Vegas Style Slot Machines	Big Winners Daily	Poker, Blackjack and More!

Harrah’s International Buffet	The Brand New Café	Fiore Steak & Seafood

Live Rock Concerts	Performances All Year Long	National Touring Performers

The select menu also features clams, shrimp, oyster roasts and nearly a dozen sandwiches, including burgers and great tasting Philly cheese steak sandwiches. If you’re a connoisseur of good food and fine wine, order a gourmet chicken wing dinner, which includes 20 chicken wings and a bottle of Dom Perignon champagne for ($149.99). Discover why Hooters is in a league all by itself. Present their ad in the SAN DIEGAN and receive 10 wings free when you buy 10 wings. Also on sale are Hooters memorabilia. They are celebrating 26 years in business!

Equally impressive is their exciting coastal cuisine. Delicious entrées include fresh seafood, aged and tender steaks and a variety of innovative daily specials created by their award-winning Executive Chef Paul Murphy. He has previously been the dynamic influence behind such great restaurants as El Bizcocho and Delicias Restaurant in Rancho Santa Fe.

You won’t find a better dining experience! Humphreys is also well known for its fantastic happy hour and live music nightly in their Backstage Live Lounge. May–Oct., nationally known entertainers perform at their outside theater. Banquets. Catering (800-377-1177).

Open daily. Breakfast Mon.–Fri., 6:30 a.m.–11 a.m.; Sat., 7 a.m.–11 a.m.; Sun., 7 a.m.–9 a.m. ($4.95–$14.95); lunch Mon.–Sat., 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; ($8–$13); dinner Sun.– Thurs., 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.; Fri.–Sat. till 10 p.m. ($19–$60). Reservations are strongly suggested. Magnificent Sunday Champagne Brunch 10 a.m.–2 p.m. ($39.95); children 12 and under are admitted free.

You can find a similar menu at Humphreys La Jolla Grill at 3299 Holiday Ct. in the Sheraton La Jolla Hotel (858-452-4000).

The menu features marvelous dining selections including great-tasting appetizers such as antipasto della casa. Also delicious is the Insalata di Bietole made with organic red and gold beets, wild arugula, toasted walnuts, asiago cheese and a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. No less spectacular are the wood-fired rotisserie chicken, delicious pasta and wonderful pizzas.

Their Il Fornaio Panetteria Bakery is open at 8 a.m. daily. Enjoy freshly baked bread and pastries, espresso drinks and juices. Lunch Mon.–Fri., from 11:30 a.m. ($7.95–$18.95); Saturday and Sunday Brunch 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. ($7.95–$18.95); dinner.

All of the veal dishes, including the Wiener Schnitzel, are made from milk-fed veal. Beef selections include the popular rouladen of beef, which is rolled beef stuffed with bacon, onions, pickles and sausage meat in a burgundy sauce.

All dinners include soup or salad and a choice of two of your favorite side dishes, such as potato salad, red cabbage, sauerkraut and more. The Bolter family takes great pride in serving the finest German cuisine.

Chef Peter Bolter was trained in the art of gourmet cooking. Cocktails, 14 draft beers, 12 imported and 2 domestic beers, and more than 30 wines are featured. Cozy bar and heated outdoor biergarten are also popular.

Open for lunch Fri.–Sun., 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; dinner Tues.–Sat., 5 p.m.–10 p.m.; Sun. lunch with a selected brunch menu, 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; dinner Sun., 4:30 p.m.–9 p.m.; and happy hour Tues.–Fri., 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

Delicious German Sausage	Schweinhaxe, Pork Shank	German Apple Strudel

The bar is popular with locals and visitors and has been a landmark downtown destination for more than 25 years. The barbecued beef, chicken, hot links and pork dishes not only smell good, they taste great!

These meals, which are perfectly seasoned from family recipes, also include two of the following side dishes: coleslaw, beans, corn on the cob, potato salad, french fries or onion rings. These family-style meals are served on disposable plates, so it’s perfect for eating inside, on the patio or for takeout.

They are located just two blocks from the Midway Museum and the bar is open till 2 a.m. Ask about their party rooms and special catering services.

As for their pizzas, they have more than 26 specialty pizzas to choose from including the shrimp garlic pizza, Hawaiian and pesto. There is something for everyone. A great choice is the roasted garlic chicken pizza. Even its name sounds mouthwatering. It’s loaded with cheese, garlic, scallions and chicken, with a crispy, crunchy crust. If you have room, don’t forget their gourmet desserts, which are prepared fresh daily by pastry chef Nikki Schaeffer. With such great-tasting food, it’s no wonder that they also offer to bring it to you. Their full menu can be delivered to your home, office or the beach.

They deliver anywhere in Leucadia, South Carlsbad, La Costa, Encinitas, Olivenhain, Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, Sorrento Valley, Sorrento Mesa, La Jolla, North Clairemont, University City, Cardiff and Solana Beach.  Open daily for lunch and dinner, perfect for catering, order by 10 a.m. to be catered by noon. For reservations and catering call the specific location nearest to you when placing your order. Complete menu and ordering available online for delivery. 

Their catering team is great for bringing gourmet pizzas, pastas, salads and subs to your corporate parties, rehearsal dinners, birthdays and any type of event. Both their La Jolla and Encinitas locations are great for casual banquets in their large outdoor patios.

Happy Hour Specials Mon.–Fri., 4 p.m.–6 p.m., ($2) off appetizers & ($1) off beer, wine & well drinks (Encinitas & La Jolla only).

Encinitas 315 S. Coast Highway 101 Encinitas, CA 92024 760-942-2222 [map] [directions] [menu]

La Jolla 7748 Regents Rd San Diego, CA 92122 858-597-2222 [map] [directions] [menu]

Rancho Santa Fe 16085 San Dieguito Rd Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 858-759-2222 [map] [directions] [menu]

Microwaves and refrigerators are available in many rooms. They also have a heated pool, gas barbecue and spa. Small pets welcome. If you are looking for a good accommodation just off the freeway and centrally located, this is the place.

Real crowd-pleasers are their award-winning hamburgers. Plus, they have the best wait staff in town. It’s a perfect place for a date or to hang out with friends. Excellent seating alternatives include sidewalk patio seating, intimate balcony view seating or at their fun filled bar.

Their big, delicious, mile high burgers and fries are served in a big wicker basket, which puts competitors to shame. A total of 11 burgers are offered.

Highly praised is their famous Bacavo Burger made with applewood bacon, avocado, tomato, onion, Swiss cheese and Rotten sauce. In addition to their Black Angus beef patty, you can also order their basil turkey patty, chicken breast, chicken fritters or a veggie patty. Dine here once, and you’ll agree that Nicky Rottens is a winner! Pets are also welcome on their sidewalk patio.

Once you dine here, you will quickly discover that Nicky Rottens is well-deserving of the many awards that have been bestowed upon them. Be sure to check out their sister-restaurant next door, the Italian Restaurant Sloppy Joeys.

Free downtown delivery for orders over ($20) in the 92101 zip code.

Easy to recommend are the New York pepper steak and the coconut shrimp. Desserts are also spectacular. In the evenings and on the weekends this restaurant becomes one of Carlsbad’s most popular night life scene. And they have two full bars to serve you. They have live entertainment most nights a week including swing, salsa, blues jam and classic rock. Fri.–Sat. they have DJs and dancing with top 40 music from 9:30 p.m.–1:30 a.m. Banquets up to 350 people.

Open daily Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 11 a.m.–2 a.m.; Sun., 9:30 a.m.–2 a.m. ($9.95– $19.95). Sunday Champagne Brunch 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. ($22.95).

Their Cloud 9 specialty roll is also a winner. It’s filled with spicy scallops and cucumber, then topped with fresh halibut and avocado. Other entrées for non-sushi lovers include pasta and a host of seafood selections. The teriyaki grilled salmon is a real favorite too!

Happy hour Mon.–Fri., 4:30 p.m.–7 p.m. with reduced prices on appetizers, sushi rolls, draft beer ($2.99) and cocktails. Lunch specials from ($5.95) and sushi lunch combos from ($6.95). Also enjoy their unique specially priced daily drink items all day every day.

Open for lunch Mon.–Fri., 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. ($5.95–$10.95) with extended hours on the weekend; dinner Mon.–Fri. 5 p.m.–10 p.m.; Sat., 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m.–9 p.m. starting at ($10.95).

For starters the fresh-tasting ceviche is to die for. And their mouthwatering Southern California fries topped with melted cheeses, sour cream and guacamole are fabulous! You won’t find better tasting calamari anywhere. Awesome sandwiches include their savory portabello with huge wedge fries. And their tri-tip served on a grilled garlic buttered French roll with fresh pico de gallo is second to none.

They serve delicious wraps, fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, huge burgers, fish tacos, seafood and appetizers galore. Everything is huge, fresh and delicious! They even have a menu for children. The bottom line is that this isn’t just another restaurant bar at the beach. It’s the best one anywhere!

Bar open till 2 a.m. Breakfast is served Sat. and Sun., 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; lunch and dinner daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m. ($4–$16.50). Text ‘shoreclub’ at 74700 for events and specials. They are also on Facebook and have a DJ on the weekends. Plus, there’s never a cover charge.

To add more credibility to its steller reputation, the Rock Bottom Brewery organization was named the Large Brewpub and Large Brewpub Brewer of the Year for 2008 at the Great American Beer Festival. More accolades were bestowed on this top brewery when a Silver Medal was also awarded to their La Jolla Brewmaster, Marty Mendiola, for his Irish-Style Red Ale called Ragtop Red.

True beer enthusiasts need to join Rock Bottom’s complimentary Mug Club. Members automatically get their beer in 20-oz. mugs for the price of a 16-oz. pint! If that weren’t enough, Mug Club members also earn rewards by presenting their Mug Club card to the server at each visit. The card keeps track of your visits while accumulating points which become prizes like T-shirts and BBQ sets. You can even earn credit to be put toward the bill!

Once a customer drinks the equivalent of a keg over time, their name is put on a plaque and mounted on the infamous Wall of Foam. To join, simply ask your server and then register online at [rockbottom.com].

Also popular here are their Tuesday Pint Nights and their rockin’ happy hours. Adding to the mix is that they often feature local bands to make their Saturday bar scene even more fun and eventful. Another plus is their beer to-go policy, which some say is the best-kept secret in La Jolla. Just think, instead of a store bought brew you can have a fresh, handcrafted award-winning beer-to-go! A typical Growler is only ($12.95).

Their obsession with beer is legendary, yet their passion for great food runs just as deep. From their commitment to fresh ingredients, to their homemade desserts, every inspired recipe reflects the artistry and love that makes the Rock Bottom experience unlike any other.

This brewery restaurant knows how to satisfy its customers. So you know everything they do is first class. For starters their award-winning Brewmaster Marty Mendiola is an expert at brewing handcrafted beers. They even offer a complimentary brewery tour. The restaurant strives to serve great-tasting cuisine made from a repertoire of more than 200 recipes. They even update their menu every six months.

A recommended entrée is their sizzling New York steak, which is a 14-oz. cut of steak served on a sizzling skillet with melted butter, white cheddar mashed potatoes and perfectly cooked vegetables. The grilled mahimahi is also very good. They even have an in-house baker, who makes all of their desserts. At Rock Bottom they are serious about their food and crazy about their beer. So you know this place has got to be good! Banquets up to 120 people.

You’ll be instantly impressed with this restaurant’s warmth and upscale contemporary decor with its abundance of inviting booths and tables. Their cocktail lounge is also a local favorite especially during happy hour. This innovative restaurant’s most recent accolade is that they are now a licensed wine bar and retail store selling the best wines, often below retail prices.

They are also well-known for their wine dinner series with famous winemakers and they also do not charge a corkage fee on Tuesdays. Highly recommended is the tender grilled filet mignon topped with a savory green peppercorn brandy sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

The grilled Atlantic maple glazed salmon and the pan-fried buttermilk catfish will almost melt in your mouth. Save room for a slice of their delicious, warm bread pudding. You will undoubtedly be delighted with this superb dining experience.

Open for lunch Mon.–Sat., 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. ($9–$14); dinner nightly 4 p.m.–10 p.m. Also excellent is their Tuesday prix fixe menu ($35 with wine and $29 without). Happy hour daily 4 p.m.–6 p.m. Sunday Champagne Brunch 10 a.m.–2 p.m. ($10–$14).

Their list of appetizers is almost as long as your arm, with 25 choices, including sashimi to skewers of teriyaki chicken. Yes, there’s an abundance of fresh sushi as well as all sorts of rolls eel, tuna, shrimp and more.

Be sure to try their Mission Beach roll, which is a local favorite. Another favorite is their sushi pizza. This entrée is worth the trip to Mission Beach just to try it. Imagine a large ring made of California roll, covered with yellowtail and crabmeat.

It is artfully decorated with a wonderful secret sauce called ecstasy sauce; then it’s broiled quickly in an oven so that the top is crispy and warm. You have never tasted anything so delightful. Another winner is the baked scallops with roller coaster sauce!

Parking: valet ($2), street parking and a self parking lot a block north of Saska’s on the same side of the street. Be sure to notify the hostess when you arrive, or else they will tow your car.

Featured in a rustic nautical setting are Saska’s delicious fresh seafood selections and fabuloustasting steaks. The Saska’s secret to their delicious – tasting steaks is the “Saska’s Method” of preparing each steak.

Recommended entrées include filet mignon wrapped in bacon and served with mushrooms. Hungry diners won’t go hungry when they order The Duke, a 16-oz. sirloin cut for the serious eater.

Equally spectacular is the fresh fish selection, which may include local swordf ish, northern halibut, bass and Pacific salmon. Best of all, the sea food is never frozen or fried.

For romantic seating ask for the corner booth by the f ireplace in the dining room. Plan to dine here.

Open daily for lunch 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.inside or on their outdoor deck or patio, weather permitting ($7–$15). Featuring late night dining: dinner Sun.–Thurs., 5 p.m.–midnight; Fri.–Sat. till 1 a.m. ($10–$25). Their Weekend Brunch is served 10 a.m.–1 p.m. ($5–$10). They have a happy hour daily, 3 p.m.–6 p.m. in the Sky Bar featuring reduced drinks and special menu items.

Plus, Tuesday and Thursday are half-price wine by the bottle nights, so be sure to make reservations. Your host Dan and his wife Susan, who is the chef, have truly created a Del Mar treasure. It is unpretentious yet sophisticated and frequented by an upscale crowd of locals from around the Del Mar area.

For the best ocean-view seating, ask for table 301. A great beginning to any meal should be a cup of the lobster-shrimp bisque. Also delicious is the marvelous maple roasted pork prime rib with vanilla scented sweet potatoes along with a bourbon chantilly sauce.

For dessert order the fudge brownie with espresso gelato topped with a chocolate and carmel sauce. They are also big on banquets here. You can even rent out the entire restaurant for up to 200 people, or for smaller groups, reserve the wine room with its ocean view, which accommodates up to 16 people.

Open for lunch Mon.–Fri., 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., weekend breakfast & lunch Sat.–Sun., 9 a.m.–3 p.m.($7.25–$21); dinner nightly from 5 p.m. ($14–$28). Happy hour daily 4 p.m.–6:30 p.m. in the bar.