MARKET Restaurant + Bar

"Chef/owner Carl Schroeder is a La Jolla native with an encyclopedic knowledge of the region’s bounty. He’s been celebrating every locally sourced ingredient for over a decade now in this kitchen, and his repertoire of creative cooking continues to draw patrons for both special occasions as well as date night. The dark and seductive décor manages to be elegant without a hint of pretense, but one glance at the parking lot and you know that this spot is favored by a moneyed lot.Sushi is well-loved here, but it would be a shame to miss the chef’s creative and internationally influenced dishes. For instance, blue cheese soufflé with anise-orange marmalade shows off a European bent, while miso-glazed cod with shrimp dumplings is resoundingly Asian." - Michelin Inspector

The Best Restaurants to Try in Del Mar, California | Eater San Diego

"Market’s executive chef and proprietor, Carl Schroeder sets the standard for seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine, even picking out the produce himself at the famed nearby Chino Farms. His extensive culinary experience includes working with renowned chefs Michael Mina and Bradley Ogden, and he remains faithful to a hyper-seasonal cooking style. Across the street from Surf Sports Park, the suburban restaurant oozing with sophisticated ambiance draws a loyal crowd. The restaurant offers a three-course tasting menu in the dining room, while a la carte service is available in the bar and lounge. A full sushi menu is a standout offering in the lounge. Don’t skip the wine and cocktails from the robust drinks menu." - Helen I. Hwang

A San Diego Dining Guide to the Food & Drink Scene | Eater San Diego

"An upscale, farm-to-table restaurant helmed by chef Carl Schroeder—described as a Culinary Institute of America and Michael Mina restaurant alum—positioned as a temple of seasonal, produce-forward cooking." - Kelly Bone

The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego | Eater San Diego

"Chef Carl Schroeder, whose extensive culinary experience includes working with famed chefs Michael Mina and Bradley Ogden, remains faithful to a hyper-seasonal cooking style inspired by local farms, including the nearby Alice Waters-endorsed Chino Farm. With its sophisticated ambience, the suburban restaurant draws a loyal crowd. The restaurant offers a three-course tasting menu in the dining room, while a la carte service is available in the bar and lounge. A full sushi menu is a big star for offerings in the lounge. Don’t skip the wine and cocktails from its robust menu. Must-try dishes: Applewood smoked salmon, hamachi sushi, cherrywood roasted rack of lamb" - Candice Woo

The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Diego

"Chef Carl Schroeder, whose extensive culinary experience includes working with famed chefs Michael Mina and Bradley Ogden, remains faithful to a hyper-seasonal cooking style inspired by local farms, including the nearby Alice Waters-endorsed Chino Farm. The restaurant offers a three-course tasting menu in the dining room while a la carte service is available in the bar and lounge." - Candice Woo, Helen I. Hwang