West End Bar & Kitchen is a new Del Mar restaurant specializing in Californian Coastal Cuisine. Nestled just across from the beautiful Los Penasquitos lagoon at the Torrey Pines State Reserve, West End pairs Del Mar's beautiful coastal scenery with a Contemporary American Bistro menu; a take on world food that creates a true 'melting pot' of delicious cuisine.
Enjoy lunch or dinner at our Del Mar restaurant served with casual professionalism on our covered patio or in our dining room, both offering spectacular lagoon and ocean views. Pair your meal with one of our specialty cocktails, local or regional craft beer, or a selection from our wine list which features some of the most famous wineries and vineyards from around the world.
Enjoy lunch or dinner at our Del Mar restaurant served with casual professionalism on our covered patio or in our dining room, both offering spectacular lagoon and ocean views. Pair your meal with one of our specialty cocktails, local or regional craft beer, or a selection from our wine list which features some of the most famous wineries and vineyards from around the world.
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Michael Cho
Jan 17, 2022
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Deanne S.
Jan 02, 2022
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My husband and I just moved to Del Mar and have eaten at West End several times. We have always had outstanding service and excellent food. The wait staff are awesome, especially Sonny. Everything we have ordered has been delicious and well prepared. The weekend brunch is equally as delicious. They are dog friendly on the patio, too! The place just has a great feel too. You won't be disappointed to try West End Bar and Kitchen.
Char C.
Dec 19, 2021
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I was not feeling the Christmas spirit so my hubby took us out to look at Christmas lights and as we passed this restaurant we made a mental note that we might pop in for a drink and some dessert. After perusing the lights in Del Mar we decided to come in for a night cap. The menu looked so good we decided to have 2nd dinner.
For starters we had pan fried duck wontons and the artichokes. Somehow the artichokes were forgotten, so we didn't get them til we were finishing our main course. We weren't charged for them which was kind, but more importantly they were amazing.
For our main
For starters we had pan fried duck wontons and the artichokes. Somehow the artichokes were forgotten, so we didn't get them til we were finishing our main course. We weren't charged for them which was kind, but more importantly they were amazing.
For our main
Mike L.
Oct 27, 2021
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Beth G.
Oct 11, 2021
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Cute restaurant overlooking Torrey Pines. You can make reservations easily on OpenTable. Food was tasty. Service was ok. They were weird about splitting checks (even though they weren't busy when we were there) and a little slow. Still, I would come back. I went for brunch but look forward to returning for lunch or dinner. Enjoy!
Girija Bhagwat
Oct 02, 2021
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Phil B.
Sep 26, 2021
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Enjoyed our first visit for dinner. Friendly service, an excellent and varied menu, good wine selection and very fair prices. Entrees and appetizers were quite good, including the cIoppinno, duck confit, flatbreads, and soup. Only issue is parking, which is limited to their small lot or along the side street that becomes very congested when the restaurant is busy.
Michael B.
Sep 23, 2021
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Attended many a fine food restaurants and the West End Bar and Kitchen is overpriced for the portion size and the taste Quality of the foods we experienced. The portions are waay too small as if small portions add value? My family had main entree's and myself decided on a simple burger. The taste of the burger was of the worst at any restaurant in my experience. In and Out burger provides 3x min the taste relative this venue.
Jose C.
Aug 29, 2021
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Elise W.
Aug 28, 2021
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Megan Drap
Jul 28, 2021
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C. M.
Jul 06, 2021
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Antonio Santiago
Jun 24, 2021
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We had dinner there last night the food was amazing everything from appetizers (Calamari and ARTICHOKES) to the main course I had the Halibut special tasted super fresh and just the right amount even though I was super full by the time I was done oh almost forgot also had the clam chowder everyone in our party loved the food not sure what wine we ordered but it was good the waiter was super nice and quick
we will definitely come again first impression was awesome
PS dessert was great fig pudding well worth feeling super full after
we will definitely come again first impression was awesome
PS dessert was great fig pudding well worth feeling super full after
Caitlin Knudsen
Jun 21, 2021
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Suresh Iyer
Jun 11, 2021
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Good location, ambience, and very good service and choice of food and decent selection of wines/drinks, and tasty food for sure! All our plates and orders were good portion and tasty. Server and all support staff were very friendly and courteous and of course efficient. Definitely check this place out next time you are in this area!
Irina K.
Jun 01, 2021
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I have had brunch here twice in the past several weeks and both times it was solid 5 stars.
First time I came with my mom..
She ordered a seafood omelet that she really enjoyed. I had the best Lox Benedict ever!
I kept fantasizing about it and dragged my husband and my dog here over the Memorial Day weekend.
My husband liked his breakfast burrito very much.
I enjoyed Lox Benedict all over again.
Good bottomless mimosas, amazing hash browns.
Friendly staff and a very pleasant atmosphere.
I'm really looking forward to coming here for dinner. They have a very appealing menu.
First time I came with my mom..
She ordered a seafood omelet that she really enjoyed. I had the best Lox Benedict ever!
I kept fantasizing about it and dragged my husband and my dog here over the Memorial Day weekend.
My husband liked his breakfast burrito very much.
I enjoyed Lox Benedict all over again.
Good bottomless mimosas, amazing hash browns.
Friendly staff and a very pleasant atmosphere.
I'm really looking forward to coming here for dinner. They have a very appealing menu.
Toddy A.
May 21, 2021
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All I really wanted was a cocktail, when I saw the intense menu that speaks for itself, I persuaded myself into trying the lamb dish.
Best lamb I have ever had in my brief lifetime on this planet.
Very tender, just perfect.
Everything I saw coming out of the kitchen looked savagely appealing
to hungry people like me and my crew.
Worth another round or three, for sure.
After that, we walked over to visit another spot close by (I won't say the name), that sells liquor in this town, old family friends and fine people.
West End is my new "end-all" in Del Mar.
Wonder if the fair will
Best lamb I have ever had in my brief lifetime on this planet.
Very tender, just perfect.
Everything I saw coming out of the kitchen looked savagely appealing
to hungry people like me and my crew.
Worth another round or three, for sure.
After that, we walked over to visit another spot close by (I won't say the name), that sells liquor in this town, old family friends and fine people.
West End is my new "end-all" in Del Mar.
Wonder if the fair will
Simon C.
May 20, 2021
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The Clam Chowder was delicious! Calamari was tasty. The free birthday dessert was good as well, and the wait person was lovely. That's where it ends. Four of us were celebrating and enjoyed the patio seating. Unfortunately, the bright glare of the sunset was not to be adjusted without proper window coverings on the West end.
Pork dish was dry. Lump crab salad was very generous, but most of the topping was white goat cheese, not the promised lump crab. Crab was good, but in crumbs, not pieces.
When we kindly asked for the loud music to be turned down, we were told that the owner preferred
Pork dish was dry. Lump crab salad was very generous, but most of the topping was white goat cheese, not the promised lump crab. Crab was good, but in crumbs, not pieces.
When we kindly asked for the loud music to be turned down, we were told that the owner preferred
Michael H.
Apr 09, 2021
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There are SO many phenomenal delights served at the West End, including their Rosemary Bread, Artichoke Appetizer and VERY generous variety of salads!!
My whiskey sour was a little light on whiskey - but other than that minor disappointment the evening was spectacularly notable.
The pork chop must have been brined as it was so moist and tender. We shared deserts between us and each one was delicious.
Socrates, our server, was attentive, charismatic and professional and made the evening memorable.
Can't wait to return to West End soon!!!
My whiskey sour was a little light on whiskey - but other than that minor disappointment the evening was spectacularly notable.
The pork chop must have been brined as it was so moist and tender. We shared deserts between us and each one was delicious.
Socrates, our server, was attentive, charismatic and professional and made the evening memorable.
Can't wait to return to West End soon!!!
Julie E.
Feb 16, 2021
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A couple friends and I had our "Galentines" lunch here and it was such a great experience we're bound to be back soon! The patio provided a great atmosphere with a beautiful view and our server, Karen, was fantastic. We tried the muscles with chorizo - very tasty. I highly recommend the crab salad as well - fresh, flavorful and filling! We loved all of the fun drink options but you can't go wrong with $12 bottomless mimosas. I would have prefered them poured and mixed individually instead of from a pitcher but if that's my biggest complaint... it means this place is worth
Naree N.
Dec 25, 2020
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Danielle D.
Aug 31, 2020
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We had such an amazing dinner here. The view is beautiful, the patio is roomy and the service was excellent.
We found so many things on the menu that we wanted to try and what we ordered was so good that we will definitely be back.
Best on the menu: The crab cake. We were so hungry I didn't get a picture but it was the perfect mix of crispy fried exterior with soft, flavorful crab inside.
We also had the chipotle tequila pasta with shrimp, the rustic tuscan salad and baked goat cheese. It was all fresh and flavorful. (Though, I had wished the goat cheese entree was plated differently
We found so many things on the menu that we wanted to try and what we ordered was so good that we will definitely be back.
Best on the menu: The crab cake. We were so hungry I didn't get a picture but it was the perfect mix of crispy fried exterior with soft, flavorful crab inside.
We also had the chipotle tequila pasta with shrimp, the rustic tuscan salad and baked goat cheese. It was all fresh and flavorful. (Though, I had wished the goat cheese entree was plated differently
Rowena Valle
Dec 30, 2019
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Mark Burns
Dec 12, 2018
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Small restaurant with a small menu. All four of our entrees were excellent. I especially liked my prime beef and short rib stew - very good and filling as well. Our Caesar Salad was excellent too. They served some excellent bread too. Desserts were also very good.
The main dining area is very small. They have a bar and a covered patio as well. The service was excellent. Fairly pricey, but worth it. Parking can be an ordeal if using their lot, but you can park on the street or in the adjacent neighborhood.
The main dining area is very small. They have a bar and a covered patio as well. The service was excellent. Fairly pricey, but worth it. Parking can be an ordeal if using their lot, but you can park on the street or in the adjacent neighborhood.
