Jake's Del Mar
Del Mar
Restaurant in Del Mar, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Jake's Del Mar is worth booking for an easy Del Mar occasion where coastal atmosphere and broad group appeal matter more than a niche dining format. It is a safer pick for dates, family meals, and visitor dinners than for diners seeking chef-led tasting menus or specific award credentials.
About Jake's Del Mar
Is Jake's Del Mar worth considering? If you are choosing a Del Mar venue and want a direct planning profile, it can be a practical pick. It offers daily hours and a smart casual dress code. Beyond that, details such as menu, price, chef, awards, and specific service features are not available, so it's best to judge it on timing and fit.
Del Mar has a range of dining options for visitors and locals. In that context, Jake's Del Mar is easiest to evaluate by schedule: it opens at 11:30 AM Monday through Saturday, at 10 AM on Sunday, and closes at 8:30 PM most nights, with Friday and Saturday closing at 9 PM. That makes it a flexible option when the main requirement is a Del Mar stop that fits the day's plan.
Pick it for an easy Del Mar occasion, not for culinary discovery
A strong reason to choose this venue is its simplicity. The hours cover every day of the week, with Sunday opening earlier than the rest of the week, and the dress code is smart casual. Those details make it easier to plan around than a venue with limited hours or a more formal dress expectation.
Because menu, chef, awards, and price details are not available, it's best to treat it as a practical Del Mar option rather than a destination for a specific dish or accolade. If the priority is comparing another place, you can look at Adelaide, Poseidon, Sbicca, Shimbashi Izakaya, or Lyric Coffee depending on the kind of stop you want.
Who should choose it over other options
Choose Jake's Del Mar when the guest list needs a Del Mar venue with clear daily hours and a smart casual standard. It may be especially useful when timing matters more than a highly specific cuisine brief, a named chef, or award recognition.
The practical read: this is a Del Mar venue with daily hours and a smart casual dress. It is worth considering when the plan needs direct timing in Del Mar. Skip it if the outing depends on chef credentials, named awards, exact pricing, or a specific menu item, as those details are not available.
Planning details
- Location
- 1660 Coast Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- jakesdelmar.com
- Phone
- +18587552002
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Jake's Del Mar trades on its bluff-edge address and a kitchen that treats the coast as sourcing logic rather than mere backdrop. The room leans into a relaxed, refined neighborhood character: it feels like a local anchor that also accommodates visitors seeking seawatching and good seafood. Longevity on Coast Boulevard gives it a lived-in charm; the restaurant fits the village’s middle ground between casual surf-adjacent spots and the more formal, wine-forward rooms nearby. Overall the impression is comfortable and sophisticated without feeling overwrought, with the Pacific playing a central role in the experience.
Best For
This is a go-to for evening meals when the village crowd comes out to spend on dinner with a view, and it also suits daytime visits like brunch and lunch. Families and groups find friendly, familiar options on the menu while couples can rely on the oceanfront setting for date-night atmosphere. The place sits in a neighborhood that supports both after-work stops and weekend leisure, so it works equally well for casual daytime plans and more deliberate evening dining.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the coastal program: prioritize fresh seafood and market-driven plates that reflect the kitchen’s sourcing logic. From the venue’s signatures, the Crispy Calamari and Waikiki Plate Lunch showcase the seafood and island-leaning comforts, while the Chef's Burger is a reliable call for lunch or a more casual appetite. Save room for the Hula Pie if you’re finishing with a classic, crowd-pleasing dessert. These choices align with Jake’s mix of seaside ingredients and approachable, broadly appealing preparations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant and friendly atmosphere with sweeping beach and ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a classic Southern California coastal dining experience.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Farm-to-table
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Standard
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails, Hawaiian specialties
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Hula Pie
- Chef's Burger
- Crispy Calamari
- Waikiki Plate Lunch
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1660 Coast Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
Planning details
Location
1660 Coast Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if Jake's Del Mar is not the fit
Try Poseidon when the group wants the closest Del Mar waterfront alternative. Choose Adelaide when the night calls for a more polished hotel-restaurant frame.
Restaurant context
How Jake's Del Mar compares in Del Mar
Jake's Del Mar is the safer all-purpose occasion pick against Poseidon, especially when the group wants a familiar coastal Del Mar feel and an easier booking path. Poseidon is the closest cross-shop for a similar waterfront-minded meal, so choose between them based on table availability and the atmosphere your group prefers.
Adelaide is the better fit when the meal should feel more hotel-polished or more structured around a special-occasion setting. Jake's Del Mar makes more sense for a relaxed celebration with fewer moving parts, while Adelaide is the comparison for guests who want the dinner to feel more formal.
For a different mood, Shimbashi Izakaya is the sharper choice for Japanese-leaning small plates, Lyric Coffee is the daytime coffee stop rather than a full celebration meal, and Sbicca works better for a neighborhood dinner when waterfront energy is not the main requirement.
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Compare Jake's Del Mar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar | No published awards |
| Poseidon | Del Mar | No published awards |
| Adelaide | Del Mar | 2026 Falstaff Restaurant Guide2026 Michelin PlateWe're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar | No published awards |
| Lyric Coffee | Del Mar | No published awards |
| Sbicca | Del Mar | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Jake's Del Mar?
Bar seating information is not available. It offers daily hours: Jake's Del Mar opens at 11:30 AM Monday through Saturday, at 10 AM on Sunday, and closes at 8:30 PM most nights, with Friday and Saturday closing at 9 PM.
What are alternatives to Jake's Del Mar?
For other named options to compare, consider Poseidon, Sbicca, Adelaide, Shimbashi Izakaya, or Lyric Coffee. Jake's Del Mar is the choice to consider when its Del Mar location, daily hours, and smart casual dress code fit your plan.
Is an earlier or later visit better at Jake's Del Mar?
The hours support both earlier and later plans: Jake's Del Mar opens at 11:30 AM Monday through Saturday, at 10 AM on Sunday, and stays open until 8:30 PM most nights, with Friday and Saturday hours running to 9 PM. Choose based on the time that works best for your group.
Is Jake's Del Mar good for solo dining?
Solo-dining features are not available. If you are considering a one-person visit, use the hours and smart casual dress code to decide whether the timing and setting fit your plan.
