Paradise Grille

Great food and services! I love the pasta and the way this place is decorated! We enjoyed the way how efficient the staff are. This is one great place here. more

We enjoy dining in the courtyard. The food here is consistently good and the service is attentive. more

Where else can you get authentic pain killers and truffle fries? The mall location disguises the quality of this place. The food is unique with great vegetarian options. The service is decent - don't go when you're in a hurry, but great place to have a relaxed meal. We took my mother-in-law and her friend here for her 93rd birthday and they were very impressed - always good to make points with the mom-in-law! Thanks Paradise Grille. more

How can you beat a location that has so much to offer. A fine place to drop in before or after a movie, a day at the county fair or a jaunt at the nearby beach. The freeway access makes it a desirable meeting place after work too. Years ago I ate at a Paradise Grill in Encinitas. It was a favorite. I thought this was the same place, but told it isn't. The logo looked similar so we had to ask. Caribbean music resonates in the background of this upscale paradise. I liked the clean lines and the white shutter feel. We sat in the room upstairs off the kitchen. It's an open kitchen, so don't worry if you need to have your food sent back, no one will be video taping ""kitchen help gone wrong"" for youtube. Service was slow...but the buttery herb olive oil drizzle melt in your mouth Focaccia made me forget all about that. I could've snagged a pan of that and been a happy carb coma camper. As a matter of fact, I'm sad I didn't get a doggie bag for that alone. I could be eating a square while I do this review. Dang. For an appetizer I had the Firecracker Shrimp. It said it was hot, and I'm a wuss for hot food, but it was actually very tasty. The portion was large and I was happy with that. Now full on bread and shrimp, I have the Bacon and Blue Salad. Now who doesn't love bacon and blue cheese! I appreciated the bite size romaine lettuce. Better for a date. Nothing worse than a dangling piece of lettuce. I brought half of this home in a lovely doggie box and ate it before the review. I have to say, the flavors blend nicely and it was still tasty. Oh did I mention the Focaccia croutons. Yum. For dinner I had the Peppercorn Steak. After much discussion we decided that Hanger steak is carne asada, without the asada. A newer item to the menu that needs a slight makeover. I'd add some peppercorn for one. My personal choice for this meal would've been crispy onion straws instead of the julienne type french fries, but that's just me. I took home half the steak, and I will say, it was quite tasty here at home. Sorry doggies. more

Great place to bring a first date, or for an anniversary. Great outdoor seating. A large fire pit with metallic blue rocks covering the gas flame. Also some couch seating available for cocktails and plenty of table tops for dining. Very surprised to see some of the low ratings for the Paradise Grille. I have been here twice and have had zero complaints thus far. Granted, you cannot escape the Grille for less than $20 per person, but it is a fine dining establishment in Del Mar, which is to be expected. Took my girlfriend for our 6 month celebration. The waiter was very kind. We ordered Louis Martin Cabernet, which I recommend. Split a pizza as an appetizer and you will leave with leftovers. We had the appropriately named Del Mar, and nearly got through all of it. She ordered an Ahi Sandwich, which they made special off the lunch menu for her because it was about 7:00. I ordered a pesto and chicken pasta which was very flavorful and had a perfect ratio of chicken to pasta to tomatoes. It was a very pleasant evening. Just make sure you sit down stairs on the patio, and you won't regret it. more

First of all the location is great! Quality restaurants are hard to come by in North County. We love the fact that we can stop in after a movie even without a reservation. The patio is warm and inviting. The burgers are great. The service is friendly and the feel is inviting. We love it! more

The restaurant, food, and service were excellent. My only complaint was that the pan seared sea bass, while superb, was overpriced at $27 and needed a complementary dish such as a potato or vegetable. more

We ate Thanksgiving dinner at the Paradise Grille and had a wonderful experience. There were 9 adults, an infant and a toddler eating at 4:00 pm. Our table in the courtyard was very comfortable. Our server, Tanya, was a true professional and was very attentive. The owner, Conner, made us feel like one of his family. Teddy, the bar manager, gave us recommendations on wine pairings that were excellent. The turkey dinner melted in our mouths. Everyone raved about the food. I'm not sure that I will be able to get my wife to prepare the traditional Thanksgiving dinner in the future. She and the family loved being spoiled and not having to clean up. We will return to this ""paradise"" often when we visit our children in Southern California. more

Great food. Fresh high quality vareties and ingredeniants. Fresh Hawaiian American, Island fare. Try the seafood here, yummy. more

Decided to dine here as a Pre-Oscar celebration - and what a gorgeous place it was! Upscale tropical elegance - white plantation shutters, fireplace, dark wood floors. Ask for one of the booths for added privacy. Impressive & extensive wine list - but if you plan to really enjoy yourself in this area then you should look into becoming a member. Substantial savings per bottle of wine. Good selection of appetizers/salads/pizzas/burgers/main courses. Some unusual pairings of ingredients - good if you are a foodie. Not so good if you are only interested in regular fare. I normally don't eat bread - but I was a huge fan of their focaccia that came as soon as we were seated. Goonie-goonie... was heavenly. Had to stop eating them if we were going to enjoy the rest of our meal. Had the Ahi Tuna Stack - and although this is pretty common at any Asian-Hawaiian fusion restaurant, I did notice that they marinated their ahi alittle more than other places... and mixed up the textures/tastes of creamy (avocado), crunchy (red onion), salty (ahi), sweet (mango) and tart (pineapple). Yummy. Tried Judy's Apple Salad - since I always have my salads dry, this was suggested as the best option. Very good. Candied walnuts are like dessert. Alittle heavy on the blue cheese, though. And could have had more substantial lettuce variety to suport the thinly sliced apples. Oh - and it was sans dried cherries. Bummers. I hear the dressing is fabulous. Took 2/3 of salad home to save room for entree. Was very excited about the Miso Glazed Alaskan Halibut - portion of halibut is impressive. Should serve with wasabi mashed potatoes instead of hash... and skip the bacon bits which didn't add anything to the dish. And perhaps a small portion of extra miso sauce for the fish. Took 2/3 of the fish home. Great date-night place. Bar/lounge on bottom floor is also very nice. And cannot wait for the weather to warm up as the patio seating looks like a lot of fun - perfect for HH. more

Sat in the bar area Saturday night. Service from the waitress was exceptional and all our food courses were top notch. Thank you for a great evening! more

Enjoyed a large group meal there in the outdoor courtyard which was lovely. Great food and everyone enjoyed each creative dish they ordered. That is quite an accomplishment! more

I've only been here for lunch and drinks - so based on that, I'm pretty happy about this place! The Dungeness crab bisque was superb. It was creamy, and you could definitely taste the crab. I would also highly recommend the grilled mahi mahi avocado sandwich, the BBQ braised short rib sandwich, and you can't go wrong with any of the burgers. I have not tried their brick oven pizzas, but it's definitely on my list. Also, I must comment on the service. Everyone was super friendly, and the bartender made some amazing drinks for us. I was pretty happy they served Red Rock - one of my favorite red wines. I love the outdoor seating...since we're in Del Mar, the weather is usually fairly nice. We usually sit by the firepits - it's a nice place to sit and a have a cocktail or two on a chilly night because the fire will definitely warm you up. more

We dined here last night and were truly astonished that you would charge a $7 corking fee for the bottle of wine we bought FROM you. This is greed at its best. I don't mind paying for a high quality meal, this just borders on the ridiculous. Won't be back. Service was mediocre. more

A friend turned me on to Paradise Grill...had driven past many times as it seems very non-descript from the outside. Now it is one of my faves that I frequent once or twice a month! more

Food is Great, more

Paradise Grille is a treat! I ordered the filet mignon which comes with asparagus and fluffy mashed potatoes. The dish didn't look very large when the server handed me my plate, but boy is it dense! My friend had to help me finish my filet mignon, which was very succulent- as it should be. We came around 5pm and it wasn't very crowded which was nice. I enjoyed the upscale, yet laid-back island atmosphere. Next time I want to eat outside by the firepit! Pros: yummy margaritas, calm, upscale environment Cons: A bit pricey more

we had reservations and they showed us to a very loud table in the bar area. We asked for a quieter table and they said they didn't have one. There were empty tables but they said they were expecting large parties. We were three people. We left more

I ate here a few weeks ago, but was too lazy to review since i didn't feel like uploading the pictures yet. Anyways... The restaurant is very ni... more

I was recently in the San Diego area visiting a friend, and she recommended that we go to Paradise grille for dinner. The ambiance was great and the service was fantastic, not to mention the food was delicious which means we left the restaurant feeling totally satisfied. I would highly recommend this restaurant to those visiting the area, and it's also a great spot for large parties, so keep paradise grill in mind next time you are planning a dinner party, etc. more