Try the crab & tuna tower. It was amazing. Dogs are allowed on the patio. Live music in bar but windows open to patio. Decent service. Have runners so food doesn’t get cold.
Zels has been serving fresh California cuisine to the local Del Mar community and its visitors for over 10 years. With it’s welcoming and casual ambiance, guests can feel at home as they enjoy quality food and cocktails right in the heart of town. With live music Thursday-Sunday there is surely something for everyone at Zels, the atmosphere is contagious!
Live Music: We serve up some of the best local live music in town! Head on down to listen. We can’t wait to see you!
good food - great friends - honest drinks
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Last night
We didn’t know where to go for our last night and after a previous stop here for a drink we gave it a go. Our 3 nights so far in del mar had been quiet due to lack of people. We arrived about 7pm and the place was buzzing. Only just found 2 seats at the bar. There were 2 men on guitars keeping everyone entertained. The 2 girls behind the bar were very good and you didn’t wait long for drinks or food. We drank beer all night and shared the 3 way starter,sausage pizza and churro balls dessert. All were great tasting and filled both of us up. We left around 10.30 just as it was closing. Overall a great last night and prices very reasonable.
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Beautiful atmosphere at a restaurant that welcomes dogs, and excellent service immediately upon arrival by Guero. Friendly, helpful, and courteous. He’s very knowledgeable about the menu which is definitely an added plus. Thank you!The food here tastes homemade. Not too greasy or oily. Everything is well created. All around wide-ranging, great flavors. (We needed more of what ever was under the sea bass and broccolini – so good.)
We had the bottom-shelf whiskey, ginger beer, egg rolls, bison burger, zel’s burger, sea bass, and the beet and goat cheese salad. From these items, the bison burger is the must order.My father, a picky meat eater and one who doesn’t spend money on food nor drives out of his way for food, said: “I’d drive back for this. Probably the best thing I’ve had. The waiters need to tell those who order a burger to order the bison instead.”
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Had the breakfast burrito and quesadilla both very good! Just wish the burrito had veggies in it (probably could have asked). Fresh squeezed orange juice was delicious and so was their coffee. Sour cream was very good–wondering if it’s homemade? This place also has a cute little coffee to go shop outside. Sat outside and loved the atmosphere, good to people watch and under a very beautiful tree.
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Local Place. Great Vibe. Great service
We frequent this place often. Consistently good food, great cocktails, music Thursday-Sunday and a fun wait staff. My go to food is the Lemon Grass Caesar and Flatbreads. Open air seating, fireplace,casual.
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The open-air patio allows patrons to watch people strolling up and down Camino Del Mar, which sometimes results in neighbors taking a few minutes to say hello. Inside the restaurant, guests can enjoy the enclosed dining area or hang out at the bar.