44 Best Southern American Restaurants In University City/Golden Triangle

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1. Nick's Del Mar

4.7

Exceptional(1956)

$$$$

• Southern • Del Mar

Booked 95 times today

As always, an excellent experience. Fabulous food, ambiance, amazing service!!! Our server, Ashley, was very attentive. Highly recommend.

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2. South of Nick's - Del Mar

4.7

Exceptional(1172)

$$$$

• Southern • Del Mar

Booked 76 times today

The food was excellent, and the service was impeccable.

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3. Birdseye Rooftop Bar and Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(40)

$$$$

• Southern • La Jolla

Booked 30 times today

Everyone was so fun and welcoming had such a great time celebrating my birthday

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4. Louisiana Purchase SD

4.3

Awesome(1054)

$$$$

• Southern • North Park

Booked 19 times today

Fantastic! We decided to spend part of our 45th wedding anniversary at Louisiana purchase… Service was spectacular! Food was spectacular! Even the chef came out and checked on us… It was wonderful! You will not go wrong by having lunch or dinner at the Louisiana purchase!

5. Brockton Villa

4.5

Awesome(2972)

$$$$

• Southern • La Jolla

Booked 26 times today

Brockton Villa has a wonderful ambiance, and I think we were fortunate to have one of the best seats in the house. The setting was beautiful and made the experience especially enjoyable. The service was excellent—attentive, friendly, and professional. While the food was just okay and didn't quite match the overall experience, the lovely atmosphere and exceptional service made our visit worthwhile.

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6. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Jolla

4.2

Awesome(138)

$$$$

• Southern • La Jolla

Booked 21 times today

Great food and great value with some of the specials!

7. The Pony Room

4.8

Exceptional(1991)

$$$$

• Southern • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 65 times today

The atmosphere, food and service are always wonderful.

8. DRIFT eat + drink

4.3

Awesome(23)

$$$$

• Southern • La Jolla

Booked 1 time today

We come here every year for our anniversary. We sat outside on the patio. The fire pits and plants make this spot perfect. It was nice and quiet outside. Our service was excellent and the salmon was delicious. We will be back next year.

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9. Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(449)

$$$$

• Southern • Encinitas

Booked 39 times today

Amazing experience - all the food was incredible!

10. Poseidon

4.8

Exceptional(6218)

$$$$

• Southern • Del Mar

Booked 68 times today

Poseidon was absolutely breathtaking! We had a wonderful evening. We watched the sunset from our dinner table that sat along the glass on the patio. Service was outstanding and food was delicious!

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44 restaurants available nearby

1. Nick's Del Mar

2. South of Nick's - Del Mar

3. Birdseye Rooftop Bar and Restaurant

4. Louisiana Purchase SD

5. Brockton Villa

6. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - La Jolla

7. The Pony Room

8. DRIFT eat + drink

9. Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

10. Poseidon

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