Poseidon Restaurant Del Mar

Absolute best tasting food we had on our California trip. The food is a work of art on plating and taste. We had the crusted Sea bass special that came with scallops and everything MELTED in our mouths while we watched surfing as we were seated outside. Our waiter, Oscar, was not only attentive in service but a very positive, jovial personality. All staff members, including water refillers & bussing staff were courteous and well trained. The beet salad was delicious and so was the key lime Cheesecake. Can’t recommend this place enough !

Poseidon had the most delicious food and best service of any restaurant we dined at while in the Southern California area. I would highly recommend a sunset dining experience here while in Del Mar. Even though we were seated inside the restaurant, we still had a lovely view of the sunset. An excellent ⭐️ dining experience overall

Incredible dining experience! The view of the ocean sells itself, but if that isn’t enough the food is delicious and came out really quickly. What really sets this place apart is their incredible service. Everyone who greeted us wished us a happy anniversary and we’re beyond kind to us. Our server Claudia was amazing! She was kind and attentive and even surprised us with a dessert to celebrate. I can’t recommend this place enough!

We had a wonderful anniversary dinner here. The server and ambience of the restaurant was excellent. You cannot beat the amazing location of the restaurant. It was a cloudy day, so we couldn't enjoy a golden sunset, but that was also a blessing since we didn't have to deal with the sun beating down on us. We didn't take pictures of our appetizer (tuna tataki), but it was delicious. Our entrees were just okay. Both our dishes were on the salty side and didn't excite our taste buds. The menu that shows up on OpenTable is not up to date at all. We were looking forward to the Land and Sea and the Molten Lava Cake on the OpenTable menu, but they had the much pricier and underwhelming Surf and Turf option instead that threw on a lobster tail, as well as a dense and unexciting flourless chocolate cake instead of the decadent and gooey chocolatey goodness of a molten lava cake that we were dreaming about. The restaurant was lovely enough to surprise us with a rich and tasty creme brulee that we did enjoy. Despite the underwhelming and forgettable food, we don't regret celebrating a milestone here as the atmosphere and company was priceless and we won't forget the experience. We can't say we'll be back any time soon for the food (so many other restaurants that make you say wow bite after bite), but we would consider bringing guests or coming again for the beautiful dining experience.

Okay, this place has stunning oceanfront views!! You're practically on the beach, and the sunset from the patio is the best part, for sure. I've always been impressed with the fresh seafood, especially the Chilean Sea Bass – it's consistently so good. The service has always been excellent in my experience; you get a very attentive, friendly vibe. Yeah, it's a splurge, but I personally think it’s worth it for a memorable dining experience. Worth a try!

Lovely view! We celebrated my husband's birthday. Foods are delicious and have significant portions, too. The weather is perfect that day!

I first found out about this restaurant from colleagues of mine, we came here for lunch and it was lovely and delicious. We sat on a terrace with a beautiful view and had a great meal. A friend of mine is currently visiting me in San Diego from out of state and I chose Poseidon as our dinner place for the first night and it was a great experience. I made sure to book us a table for 10 minutes before the sunset and it was wonderful. I recommend their clam chowder, branzino, seafood pasta, all of the salads and deserts are great.

The Veggie Bowl is delicious!!! Quinoa and perfectly cooked veggies, the eggplant was delicious. I haven’t been eating fries and I really enjoyed the sweet potatoes fries. Alex had the Fish and Chips and enjoyed them immensely. The ladies loved the Salmon on top of the salad, the greens were great and the fish cooked perfectly. Come for the epic views, stay for the fried fish!

Poseidon is literally on the waterfront. The view (depending on time of day) can be breathtaking. The place is clean and modern and the service was good. I went with coworkers so I took lots of pictures but only tried the appetizers and the Chilean sea bass. The calamari was ok. The portion was tiny given the price and it was glazed with a weird sweet sauce. The coconut shrimp were good. Well cooked but overloaded with breading and sauce. The sea bass was ok. The fish was a bit dry but the vegetables were excellent. The crème brûlée and pear desserts were delicious. Honestly, you go here for the view. The food is ok but not life changing.

We had a table right next to the glass on the outdoor patio and it was fabulous. We watched the sunset as we enjoyed the best meal that I have ever had. I had the Yellowfin Tuna and my wife had the evening special - swordfish. Everything was perfect. The staff was friendly and attentive. The view was to die for. But the highlight of the evening was the quality of the food. I have never had a better entree in my entire life - absolute perfection. We will be back, and I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for that "special" night out.

Best food in Del Mar, on God (of the Sea.) Though parking is near impossible without valet, the location is great. The patio offers great views of the surf if you can handle the cold (a few heaters would have been nice). Too bad this wasn't Poseidon's big brother Hades. Great service and great food. The spinach and mushroom omelette with Jack and cheddar cheese and savory herbs was so good I didn't hose off my breakfast with ketchup as usual. The Mediterranean omelette (which adds bell pepper, tomato, olive and feta) was good, too. (My uncle and I each had half. He was meditearin it in half.) Both came with breakfast potatoes and toast. My wife liked the avocado toast with perfectly runny fried egg (added) and pickled onions. Though she didn't detect the labneh-ricotta spread or grilled asparagus as detailed on the menu, it had a generous smear of actual avocado and not guacamole. The table shared the flash-fried pistachio brie with fragile crostini, grapes, watercress and jalapeno jerky (better shared with two) to start and a surprise order of (allegedly macadamia- coconut crusted cinnamon brioche) french toast with bananas and berries and whipped cream for the table, so we each got a quadrant.

The night was still young and the last restaurant didn't have what we were looking for for our dessert, so we popped nextdoor to POSEIDON ON THE BEACH for a quick set and nightcap while we watched the sunset. Great location. Cocktails were tasty. Creme brulee was pretty good. Service was, ehhh. We didn't want to stay long and we made that clear when we arrived. We were shuffled around a little before seated outside. It was a beautiful sunset and the dessert and drinks were good but service lacked. I'll chalk it up to an off night and it quick turnaround.

Nils was a great server again. Poseidon really has the best patio/view/ food combo anywhere in the county. It's not cheap so we only come occasionally but it's always like a little Vacay. two of us had the croissant sandwich, two of us had the spinach mushroom omelette, which is fatty but tasty, and one got the Mediterranean omelette which is with egg whites and a lot healthier. The view is gorgeous right on the beach, the breeze feels great, and it was another fantastic meal here. And they usually still have valet parking open if there are no parking spots!

Stunning little gem sitting right on the sand in Del Mar, literally. Patio seating right next to the beach with unobstructed views of the sunset and ocean. The restaurant uses heat lamps to keep the patio tables warm, but also has comfortable booth seating inside facing the ocean where you can watch the sun set while eating delicious food! We ordered the sesame crusted tuna, which was absolutely Devine! And a steak with a Maine lobster tail on the side. Valet parking was $8.00 and absolutely worth it as there is no free street parking nearby. Highly recommend this for your next celebration! Or even a delicious dinner with friends or family.

Made a reservation the same day for a late lunch with seating on the patio. The waitress came over quickly to get our order. I had the blackened mahi mahi sandwich with a side salad. OMG the piece of mahi mahi was huge, cooked perfectly and tasted Amazing. Everything was fresh and delicious. They had the portable heaters on the patio for warmth. I told our waitress that this meal experience was a 10 out of 10. Delicious!!!

Made a reservation for an early dinner for my husband, daughter and I. My daughter is 2 and this place was kid friendly. They had high chairs and coloring sheets with crayons as well as a kids menu. We were seated outside with a beautiful ocean view and it was perfect since they had heat lamps! My husband and I both ordered drinks (mine was with gin, but tasted like a mojito). We ordered sea bass ceviche to start, beef short ribs and branzino. Baby girl nibbled on our food. Every dish was fantastic. My only complaint was the wait for food was a bit much. The ceviche came out quick but the main entrees took a little longer. The food though, was outstanding. Both dishes were so delicious and perfect. I had mentioned we are celebrating our anniversary in the reservation and the waitress made a nice gesture to remember and brought us some complimentary creme brûlée. That was super delicious and a great way to end a meal. Definitely will recommend this place for a nice meal! The ocean views are stunning especially during the sunset.

The place has a stunning view of the ocean. Sat in the bar area for HH. HH is M-F 4-6. I wouldn't order the food for HH, there is so many actual good food place for HH. I definitely would check this place out for views and drinks but the apps were not good in my opinion. The wings tasted like they were warmed up in a microwave. The thing I would re-order is the coconut shrimp. Would not order the ceviche, sliders, or wings. Because of the view, maybe I'll check this place out again and order from the menu instead but not for awhile. The service was okay; I did expect a little more but I'm sure the server was tired. The bar area was packed and it seemed like they were trying to turn tables quickly. The place does have a lot good reviews so I did have a little bit of high expectations. Overall it's really nice view so I would suggest for a drink. Would order apps somewhere else or perhaps I ordered the wrong thing.

We celebrated our 44th wedding anniversary in this restaurant &had a wonderful time. Food was delicious, service was great, drinks were delicious! The restaurant's vibe was awesome !! I will be back next time I visit Del Mar.

I have been going to The Poseidon for years on and off. I would say it is a staple restaurant for us San Diego and Del Mar residents it has one of the best if not the best patio dining experiences - with very generous portion sizes - the starters are amazing. I love and think the clams and the ceviche are the best in town and the price is good! Fantastic Land and Sea Bloody Mary- The service is always good and view is ALWAYS SPECTACULAR

I made a reservation for a patio table for 3 and when we arrived early, our table wasn't ready yet...but we were able to atleast get a drink at the bar before hand. Once they had our table available, the hostess walked us out and seated us in the middle of the patio. I noticed a table by the window/beach was being cleared and cleaned up and the host told me that we could move over there once it was clean so we were happy. Well, two seconds later another party was seated there...I spent 5 minutes contemplating what we should do. It was my birthday and I specially made reservations at this restaurant because I wanted the view. I was hoping the hostess would come back with a solution or atleast an apology but she didn't so I went and spoke to her. She looked at my like a deer in headlights and when I said "I'm not sure if you saw, but another party was seated there..." she said yes, I saw... okay so were you just going to let it be and not even apologize for promising us something? It was annoying. Luckily, another table near the window opened up and our server moved us over right away. I can't remember her name but she was a sweet elderly lady. Much more accommodating than the hostess. We started with the calamari and the coconut shrimp. Bothe were basically but tasty. My husband ordered the pork chop and my bestie and I ordered the short ribs. All three entrees were huge and so fulfilling. My husband really enjoyed the pork chop. It was a perfect medium rare. My bestie and I loved our short rib and my husband even said he should've ordered the short rib after tasting a bite - hahahahaha. The beef was incredibly tender and flavorful. I really liked the carrots and mushrooms that were paired with mash potatoes. We all agreed that we wished the mash portion was a little bigger. It felt like the carb portion was small. Aside from the poor service at the start of our meal, the food really made up for it. The view is also incredible and really is the selling point of Poseidon.

This is a cozy spot located right on the beach in Del Mar. The staff is friendly, the service is fast and the food is delicious. Highly recommend for couples, gatherings or business meetings. If you get there at sunset, you won't be disappointed because the view is spectacular.

Such an awesome bar area overlooking the Del Mar coast, the waves crashing weather mild met real nice people, restaurant staff very personable and attentive! Be back for sure!

As you've probably heard this restaurant is right on the beach. I went for a weekday lunch when it was very uncrowded and it was a delightful experience. The fried calamari appetizer was unique in that the strips of calamari were huge and thick, yet still tender. They should name it steak calamari. I also had the lobster tacos accompanied by a sizable and healthy of salad - it was tasty. Hearty California cuisine and seafood hit the spot. Comic relief came from a seagull that stayed on the wall, seemingly begging for food from diners.

Food: crab cakes are amazing. Flavorful, lovely, fresh. Fish and Chips: The chips were excellent, the fish was tasty just not the best I have had but good. Service: Busy but efficient and accommodating. Atmosphere: lovely and fun. Great location and friendly, lively. Enjoyed my dinner very much. Coming back in two weeks.

Haven't been here in over a decade. The restaurant is right on the beach (if you did not already know). Most people sit outside, like we did, and the indoor seating looks like a cruise because of the circular seating. I was impressed by the entrees. My friend had the scallops, for which she gave me one of the three big pieces. It was really tasty, not overcooked, and the mashed potatoes was surprisingly very creamy and flavorful. I ordered the chilean sea bass, which was also cooked very well, not over done, and moist. The calamari was different--steak in pieces, instead of the normal tenacles, which I actually prefer. The menu described some Thai chili sauce but there really was very little of that but instead a side of mayo/white sauce. Service was great. I liked our server, who brought me a creme brulee or my birthday. What I do not like is the $4/hr on the meters or $8 valet in the same lot. Don't forget that parking is enforced 24/7 for 365 days of the year.

We had an amazing experience at Poseidon! The location is absolutely perfect - right on the ocean with beautiful views of Del Mar beach. You can even hear the soothing sound of the waves, which makes it feel even more special. The service was top-notch. Our waiter was so kind and welcoming, making sure we had everything we needed. The seafood here is fantastic! We ordered a few different dishes, and each one was delicious. We couldn't be happier with our visit, and we'll definitely be back. Highly recommend Poseidon if you're looking for great food, a wonderful view, and a relaxing atmosphere by the ocean.

Always an excellent Happy Hour with Jen and Wade. The Mighty Pacific never disappoints.

First of all a beautiful view of the ocean and sand. The restaurant was busy put we were able to get in for a late breakfast. 4 of us split breakfasts and we were all here for the first time and the food was good. Nils was a good server and always came around to see if we wanted anything else. A short review but well worth going to again.

It's rare to find a restaurant in Southern California that is literally on the beach with a great view of the ocean. If that's what you're looking for then Poseiden is the place to go. This is one of my favorite restaurants to visit outside of LA and I am always tempted to stop on my way to San Diego or even make a special trip just to Del Mar for the restaurant. Service has always been kind and friendly. The food and drinks are very good. They might not be stellar but for the view and reasonable prices, you get much more than what you pay for. This visit, I ordered the Wild Seabass Ceviche and Seafood Cioppino. The ceviche was excellent and is large enough to be a small meal or appetizer for two. The cioppino had a surprising amount of fish and shrimp and was mighty tasty. The toasted garlic ciabatta was a perfect accompaniment and with my appetizer, far too much to eat. I had hoped to partake in dessert but I was too full...so I ordered a Bananas Foster cocktail! Chefs and menu items can change so you won't necessarily get exactly the same thing every time but I've never been disappointed in the quality so temptation continues...

All class at this joint. They even have lights facing the beach so you can see the waves crashing at night. If you don't sit on the patio you're doing it wrong. Even if it's cold they have plenty of heaters. Obviously it's a seafood place but don't be afraid of the beef. I got the braised beef dish which was fantastic. The meat was perfect and the sauce was to die for. If you're worried about breaking the bank stick the domestic beers. Don't come here on a budget just cook at home if you're strapped for cash. Parking is a little tight but the valet is only $7.

Great fish tacos and ocean views! All the food we tried was good, but their fish tacos were our favorite. Good variety of drinks at the bar and good service too!

We ate at Poseidon Del Mar on a very busy Friday night, with prior reservations. We waited for our table for about 15-20 minutes. They don't have much room for waiting guests, except the bar, or the hallway in front of the hostess stand. There is a lot of people watching going on! Many people were dressed nicely, but as usual, with flip flops, tennis shoes, and casual shoes. We got a table in the deck, but not on the water. We looked over two rows of tables to see the ocean. It was warm but breezy and I was happy I had a jacket to put on. For dinner we had the Scallops and the Cioppino. Both dishes have scallops and I was surprised to see my Cioppino had bigger scallops than the Scallop dish. We shared, tasting the others dish. Both dishes had tamari pickled beech mushrooms, which had a sour taste. I didn't like them. For me, they ruined the dish. For dessert, we had the creme brulee. It was lacking in vanilla flavor and almost seemed like plain pudding. We were not impressed with the food. This location seems to be popular just due to the location. It is on the water, the sunsets are spectacular, and it seems like "the place to be" seen. The next day, both me and my boyfriend were ill. I had severe diarrhea as did he. I don't think it was the seafood, but the mushrooms. They had a sour taste. I called the manager and he said next time I come in, he will do something for me. I don't imagine going again.

Garet was a fantastic service and Chef Jamal made some booomb dishes. The prawn martini was jus wow with massive shrimps and some of the best cocktail sauce I've ever had. The crab cake was filled with limp crab meat and the shrimp and clam linguini was delicious. The side of mushrooms were phenomenal too. Overall I was thrilled coming here -- was last at Poseidon in 2007 -- and thought maybe this place would be a tourist trap with mediocre food. Boy was I wrong. Would recommend without hesitation. Lovely service and great food.

It was my 1st visit dining at this restaurant. I've been drawn to this restaurant after seeing it being advertised in the mail. Today, March 17, 2024 - I came here to celebrate my PRE- birthday tonight. I've ordered calamari that was listed as an appetizer for my dinner and I'll be honest the calamari was a little spicy, but it was tolerable. For Poseidon winning the 2023 award for BEST outdoor dining had to be the 2nd reason for me dining here besides it being on my Bucket List to have dined here. My friends absolutely loved this restaurant ., thanks to our waitress Lilah for taking good care of us from uncorking our wine and just making sure we had a good time dining in for dinner. Thank you so very much Poseidon for making my birthday EXTRA special

Recently ordered take out on Sunday July 28. I went to the bar and ordered all the food no problem. The bartender was attentive and punctual with the food. When I got back to my room with the food everything was perfect. The food quality and the seafood is the best I have ever had. We also dine in and it has an outdoor area that is on the water. Gorgeous and breathtaking atmosphere. The serving staff goes above and beyond all our expectations! My family always eats at Poseidon for our yearly trip to Del Mar. It has become a special tradition for our family.

The Seafood Salad is to die for. There is wonderful seafood on it and it's the best one I've ever had. The view is unbeatable. The Pacific Ocean from all spots. The service is my small complaint. You are definitely paying for where you are, which is understandable but some of the staff we have experienced seem to think, maybe...they own it. ‍

Visiting the area and wanted a place on the beach to watch the sunset. This is your spot. Was able to enjoy a great dinner with friends while being able to witness a gorgeous sunset. Food was good as well.

Food was AMAZING! I had the seafood Cobb and it was the best Cobb I've had. Salmon, sea bass, scallops, shrimp, need I say more .. all on a Cobb with a vinaigrette dressing. Delicious! 12/10! Hubby had a crab cake Benedict and also said it was amazing! Our server, Nils was very attentive and great as well. We sat on the patio overlooking the beach. Highly recommend!

An amazing experience. The food is top-notch. Excellent seafood options; my choice was the Sea Bass and it didn't disappoint. A tremendous dish. The atmosphere is amazing. The views from the outdoor seating is spectacular. Our waiter, Dave was one of the best I've had - knowledgeable and fun. If you're in the San Diego area, do yourself a favor and go to Poseidon on the Beach for dinner. You'll be glad you did!

Great food, service and views of the sunsets. It's a Del Mar favorite. Great for celebrations.

Lovely restaurant right on the beach in Del Mar. I was taken here for a first date (I'd say this place is pretty expensive for a first date, but I'll take it). There is valet out front I think it was under $10. I found a spot on the side street about a 7 minute walk. We had a reservation for 8pm and were seated right away. Service was very attentive. There were heaters outside. The coconut shrimp and sea bass were delicious. I finished my whole plate! I also enjoyed my glass of wine. Dinner was really good, just a bit expensive for what you're getting IMO.

Beautiful location, great service, and yummy food. Looking forward to a return visit!

A classic example of a seaside restaurant leaning way too hard into its setting. I hadn't been there since I was a kid (it was pretty mediocre back then as well), and while the remodel is nice, Poseidon seems to scream out tot he world "we know we don't have to try that hard, so we won't." The setting is pure Del Mar, both in view and clientele, but the service was surprisingly poor. We ordered two appetizers and an entree to share, and for some strange reason, and without asking our preference, they brought out all three at the same time. Since the entree was the only hot dish, we essentially had to eat that first, which was not what we wanted. A major service faux pas by a restaurant masquerading, at least, as somewhat upscale. The service was likewise a bit flummoxed in other ways, but I won't create a nit-picky laundry list here. Suffice to simply say that service is clearly not their strong suit. As for the food, it was a mixed bag. The ceviche was a bright spot, with a generous portion, lots of fish and avocado, and a nice lemony kick. The steak and frites were decent. The sauce was a missed opportunity to add some better flavor, but the steak was cooked nicely and the fries were enjoyable. The "Bread and Spread" was unfortunately a mess. Aside from the tzatziki (and it seems pretty hard to mess up tzatziki), there were no good flavors among the sauces, with one being downright bad. Even more, the presentation was not attractive, as the spreads were just four messy smears on a plate, with no separation between them, so the flavors all ran together on the edges. It was really just not a good look. Also, and this is always annoying, there wasn't nearly enough pita for the amount of dip. One of the worst dip plates I have seen in a long time. So, while the beachside setting is lovely, that's really the main offering at Poseidon. If you're looking for an exceptional food and service experience to go with it, you might want to roll the dice elsewhere.

The greeters/ host at the desk were awesome. Jesus are waiter was fab and the Manager James was super professional. The food was mediocre. Greek salad with prawns, super salty prawns why? Romaine was soggy and tossed with some kind of pre fabbed blended avocado( huh) no taste, made the salad look dirty. The dressing was tasteless. I love a Greek salad with crumbled oregano a really good vinegar with a lovely olive oil crushed garlic. Less than three teaspoons of feta and it was crumbled, 3 super tiny kalamatas they looked the size of Nicoises olives. A few unripe tomatoes and radish slices. I was disappointed. The shrimp on the tacos were tasty but the shell was a raw mass produced brittle shell, no flavor whatsoever in the soggy julienned lettuce and tomato pieces, this needed cabbage, limes and fluffy street taco style shell and a pico or chipotle cream? Also disappointing. I told Jesus when he asked how the food was, that I'd rather not say what I thought, he immediately brought James the Manager over. He took everything away and we ordered a Caesar, Cardini would not be impressed no zesty lemon, no anchovy flavor, on soggy romaine. We waited for plates and asked for pepper. The cracker thing was weird as well I can't tell you what it was but soggy lettuce was a problem again. Beautiful location, great front of the house team. They need a much better Chef if they want remarkable food. We usually go to Jakes and will continue to dine there. Maybe they just want to do good enough to feed the masses. Please go for something more. How nice would it be to have raves about the food. Go for it. Push for something better. This restaurant on the beach deserves it. They comped the Greek salad and the tacos which was nice but I would much rather would have spent more for better food.

Classy on front of the beach restaurant with great food and service! We were in a big group around 30 people (made reservation in advance). Parking is paid, on the street or valet, but recommend valet since it's $2 cheaper than street parking. Restaurant is pretty spacious with all outdoor, indoor, and bar seating. We came during brunch so they had brunch/lunch menu. Menu is a little on the pricey side, choices are American style with breakfast, sandwiches, and other main entrees. My Bf and I got the ceviche sea bass ceviche ($21) and the shakashuka ($22) to share. The ceviche was super fresh, came with generous chunks of fish, avocado, and chips. The shakashuka was a good twist with olives and eggplants, warm and comforting. With the bread was a heartier bread like sourdough since the challah bread was too delicate to scoop. Portion size of the shakashuka is generous, worth two meals for me. Overall solid American restaurant with friendly service and delicious food! Would love to come here for dinner my next visit!

An amazing place that overlooks the beach. Phenomenal seafood, service, and atmosphere. The food portions are generous. Romantic and relaxing. They have a cool glass fireplace wall inside by the bar. There are heaters on the patio so no need to worry about temp. Ordered some wine by the glass and the ceviche/crab cakes appetizers which were both great. The ceviche was quite large and came with freshly made tortilla chips and Crab cakes were on the smaller side topped with really yummy thinly sliced apples and had a few sauces smeared on the plate. Had fresh Oysters, steamed clams, and fish and tacos. Delicious!!! Service was excellent!

Our whole Anniversary dinner was amazing. Our server David was knowledgeable, attentive, and funny. He made our dinner a pleasurable experience. The fried calamari and sea bass cerviche were delicious. David recommended the seared tuna which was the best we ever had and the sea bass as entrees. We were not disappointed. The view of the beach at sunset was an added plus.

Every month I eat at Jake's. Today I Went to Poseidon and was pleasantly surprised. But their staff blew it out of the water. I've never been impressed with a Jake's waiter. The host & my server William were fantastic. He even offered to charge my charger box for me. May be coming back next trip. Loved the patio seating.

This place is beautiful and so is the view! The service and food are excellent. Plan to drop some cash though because it is pricey!!! I would consider this an upscale/fine dining establishment for sure. My colleague and I split the ahi salad, sea bass and the chocolate lava cake. I did request they portion/split the entrees for us and our server let me know it would be bit of an up charge because they provide a bit more food and I felt that was fair. The ahi salad was so fresh and flavorful. The sea bass melted in our mouths and the veggies and light mash potatoes were perfect accompaniments. The chocolate lava cake was out of this world. Can't wait to come back! Would be lovely to go during sunset and sit on the patio. Make a reservation! Even for lunch it was extremely busy.

We had dinner with a group of 6 at Poseidon, and it was an amazing experience. Make sure you make a reservation. This is a higher-end restaurant, but the food quality (and ocean view) definitely justify the prices. Everything was delicious from the appetizers to entrees to dessert, and there's an incredible view of the sunset if you sit outside. Also keep in mind that they seem to specialize in seafood, but you can't go wrong with a lot of their choices. For appetizers, we got the bread & spread, garlic steamed clams, and crispy calamari. The seasonal bread was also really yummy and came with sweet butter. Would recommend the clams and seasonal bread. The chilean sea bass seemed to be a popular entree at the restaurant. We tried that, the hokkaido scallops, and the steak special - the steak was delicious. Everything was fresh and tasty. Highly recommend the chocolate lava cake for dessert. We also tried the seasonal gelato. The restaurant was very busy on this Saturday night. Service was fine but not outstanding. Would recommend and would come back!

Hands down the best Sea Bass Plate I have ever had!!!! So we took a family trip to San Diego and made a reservation at this scenic beach restaurant. We got sea-bass and yellowfin Tuna Salad and both were unbelievably yummy. The sea-bass dish had a creamy white sauce with Fava Beans and Green beans. The fish was perfectly cooked. The salad dressing was sesame infused and made a perfect combination with the seared Tuna! They have valet parking which makes it easier for visitors. Their Bar area is pretty nice if you dont want to eat too.

Great Location! Overlooks the beach.... They even have an outdoor patio with space heaters so even if it's a little chilly.... the heaters will keep you warm. Service is Great! Dave took good care of us and offered us great recommendations. Food is also Great! We ordered the calamari which is a calamari steak cut into strips and flash fried real quick so it's not super saturated in oil and breading. It's not super chewy... in fact.... i cut it with a fork and it was so succulent. For dinner, I had the Chilean Sea Bass and the hubs had the daily special - Swordfish. Both were Fantastic! Apparently, the Chilean Sea Bass is signature dish. So, if you like CSB... get this one! It melts in your mouth. And I loved the fava beans and sauce it was served with. YUM!

My colleague and I had a long work day and did not leave the office until 8:30pm. We were very happy that Poseidon was able to seat us without a reservation. Their kitchen closed at 9pm, but we stayed long past 10pm to enjoy the waves of the ocean and watch the grunions wash to shore. We got a table with a perfect few of the beach. It was beautiful! We ordered 2 glasses of red wine before we decided on seafood, but was good! We ended up ordering 1 LB Lobster Tail Entree & Chilean Seabass to share. It was just the right amount of food and we both enjoyed it very much!

I came here with a friend for brunch. I highly recommend getting a reservation if you go on the weekend. We had a fantastic table on the patio and the view could not have been better. If only I could say the same for the service and the Bloody mary. I'll start with the service it was horrible. It was probably close to 15 to 20 minutes before anyone even came over to our table. I ordered a bloody Mary and a water. He brings the Bloody Mary but no water. We place our orders I got the eggs benedict which was really good. He does not come back until he drops off our food and still no water so finally then I asked for some no apologies for forgetting or anything. If I have one other thing to say it's do not order the Bloody Mary I believe it was 19 dollars. And it's advertised of having all this stuff on top mine had like two things so I actually asked to get a slice of bacon and a shrimp for it. Because if that's how it's advertised then that's how I want it. And sadly the shrimp in the bacon were the best part because this was one of the worst Bloody Mary's I've ever had. Everywhere I go for brunch or breakfast I order a bloody Mary I love a good bloody Mary bar and know how to make them, and this was absolute garbage. My eggs benedict was good but nothing memorable. You're basically paying for the view. There is a parking lot with valet or pay meters.

Food: Delicious & pricey Service: disappointing. It was actually weird because it wasn't that busy, but we never seemed to have a person assigned to our area. It was whoever you could get their attention, perhaps because we were in the bar area, it was pretty strange. Ambiance: if you don't mind ok service, sit outside for an amazing view

Have come here in the past and was always a good experience. Came in recently on a Monday afternoon and sat in the bar area. Fish was good but the other food was flavorless and dry. The coup de grâce, however, was the Mai Tai. Perhaps the bartender was a bit "green" but visually it looked like orange juice, it was sickly sweet, and didn't taste right at all. I mentioned this to our server and she did not offer to remedy in any capacity. The party of 2 next to us, however, also had an issue with something and she promptly attended to their complaints by offering solutions as well as sending over the manager. I won't mention her name, as I don't think it's necessary to embarrass anyone, but I guess my concern wasn't important enough for her. Easy decision for us though- next time we'll just go next door for food and mai tai's.

The view here is definitely a showstopper and the reason to come to poseidons. Pictures do not do the view justice and it's amazing to be able to dine directly on the beach. Drinks and service were fantastic. The food was great but I did have to send my steak back because it was overcooked. I requested medium rare and my steak was closer to medium well. I did send it back and they were able to make me a new steak where the steak was cooked medium rare but it was a bummer to have to send the food back and wait additional time for a fresh plate. It's pricey and I would expect for that price point for my steak to be cooked correctly the first time. The food was delicious though!