The world's best flavors are showcased at this seaside bistro which features some of California's top views and wine selections.

In Short
It's called a bistro, but fare spans from southern cuisine to surf-and-turf favorites and there's even a hint of the Mediterranean at this bustling seaside eatery. Four dining spaces to choose from, the rooftop patio with ocean view is popular. Prosciutto wrapped prawns with goat cheese feta and 25 year balsamic is an excellent start. For an entree, the maple roasted pork prime rib with sweet potatoes and pecan butter is hard to beat.

Contemporary American cuisine served in a casually elegant setting that's just so North County.

In Short
Romantic candlelight, classy murals and attentive servers impart an upscale ambience at this neighborhood eatery known for American regional fare wih Mediterranean and Asian influences. Nightly happy hours attract a horde of regulars, and the weekly wine-tasting dinners offer a chance for both novices and connoisseurs to try new food and wine pairings. Specialties include slow-roasted duck breast, potato-wrapped king salmon and luscious desserts like chocolate bread pudding and blackberry-peach crisp.