Looking for the best happy hour in Del Mar? This guide has the latest Del Mar happy hour deals, including food, drinks, hours, and more. With plenty of options to sip, snack, and relax without missing a sunset.
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Aqua Mare
Days:
Monday through Friday
Hours:
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
Yes. Patio seating with ocean views.
Is there free parking or validation?
Street parking is available. No restaurant validation needed.
Menu link:
Online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
Burrata caprese $15
Carciofi alla romana $14
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana $18
Calamari fritti $17
Suppli $14
Polpettine Italiana $15
House wines $8
Draft beer $7
Cocktails $10
ARTERRA
Days:
Monday through Friday
Hours:
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm (bar happy hour)
Do they have outdoor seating?
Yes. There’s a large outdoor lounge patio where you can enjoy the ocean breeze.
Is there free parking or validation?
Parking is available on-site at the Marriott or in nearby parking; the restaurant doesn’t validate.
Menu link:
Online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
Roasted Hummus $11
Calamari $12
Fish Tacos $16
Short Rib Fries $14
Arterra Sliders $19
Caesar Salad $15
Hand Rolls $9 (4:30 pm-6:00 pm)
Well drinks $8
Beeside Balcony
Days:
Daily
Hours:
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
Yes. Beeside Balcony has a covered outdoor balcony patio with ocean breezes and a lively vibe perfect for happy hour.
Is there free parking or validation?
Free parking is available on the street. Additional 2-hour free parking in the garage behind the restaurant.
Menu link:
Online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
Oysters on the half shell $1
Octopus ceviche $8
Taco loco $9
Cocktails $9
House wines $6
Beers $4
Brigantine Del Mar
Days:
Monday through Friday and Sunday
Hours:
Monday 3:00 pm until close
Tuesday–Friday & Sunday 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
Yes. They have outdoor and patio seating on the deck, great for a relaxed Del Mar happy hour by the water.
Is there free parking or validation?
Paid street parking is available; the restaurant has valet parking.
Menu link:
Not available online
Del Mar happy hour specials:
3 oysters on the half shell $7
Potato skins $7
Ahi tuna slider $7
Draft beers $7
Wine $7
Brig margarita $7
Craft House – Del Mar
Days:
Monday through Friday
Hours:
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
No. It is in the Sky Deck.
Is there free parking or validation?
Free parking is available in the Del Mar Highlands Town Center garages and lots; the restaurant does not offer validation.
Menu link:
Online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
‘Smash That’ Burger + Mex Lager Combo $15
Crafted nachos $14
Short rib tacos $11
Draft beers $6
Wine $3 off
Cocktails $9
Culinary Dropout
Days:
Monday through Friday
Hours:
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
Yes. Some outdoor table space is available.
Is there free parking or validation?
Free parking in the Del Mar Highlands Town Center structure and surface lots.
Menu link:
Online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
Meatloaf sloppy joe $10
Antipasti plate $13
Spicy Korean pork ribs $10
Long afternoon iced teas $10
Classic cocktails $10
Wine $5
En Fuego Cantina & Grill
Days:
Monday through Friday
Hours:
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
Yes. Outdoor downstairs patio.
Is there free parking or validation?
Free parking in the Del Mar Highlands Town Center structure and surface lots.
Menu link:
Online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
Chicken taco $6
Cheese quesadilla $6
Street tacos (2) $
Draft beer $5
Margaritas $7-12
Glass Box
Days:
Monday through Friday
Hours:
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
No. Glass Box is located inside Sky Deck.
Is there free parking or validation?
Public parking lots and structures at Del Mar Highlands Town Center.
Menu link:
Online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
Nigiri (5 pieces) $18
Spicy scallop roll $8
Beef skewers $7
Sapporo draft $5
House wine $5
Cocktails $7
Il Fornaio
Days:
Monday through Friday
Hours:
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
Yes. There’s outdoor ocean-view patio seating.
Is there free parking or validation?
Complimentary one-hour parking is available in the Del Mar Plaza garage; parking beyond that is paid, and the restaurant does not validate.
Menu link:
Online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
Bruschette assortite $10
Fritto misto $14
Pizza margherita $13
Polpettine $13
Cavalfiori $11
Beer $7
Margarita Italiano $9
Wine $8
Jake’s Del Mar
Days:
Monday through Friday
Hours:
Monday: All night
Tue through Friday: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
Yes. The oceanfront patio seating overlooks the beach.
Is there free parking or validation?
Street parking.
Menu link:
Online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
$2 off starters
$2 off sea drinks and draft beers
Wine $7
Fish taco night (Tuesday) $4
Marufuku Ramen
Days:
Monday through Friday
Hours:
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
Marufuku offers seating in the Sky Deck open-air dining area.
Is there free parking or validation?
Free parking is available in the Del Mar Highlands Town Center structure.
Menu link:
Online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
Draft and karaage combo $11
Beer on tap $5
Wine $5
Monarch Ocean Pub
Days:
Monday through Friday
Hours:
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
Yes. The pub has open-air style seating with ocean views.
Is there free parking or validation?
Parking is available in the Del Mar Plaza Parking Garage (free for one hour, then paid); the restaurant does not validate.
Menu link:
Online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
Flat top burger $8
Gochujang Brussels $8
Potato & Gruyère croquettes $8
Calidad Mexican lager $7
Wine $7
North Italia
Days:
Monday through Friday
Hours:
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
Yes, outdoor patio
Is there free parking or validation?
Free self-parking is available on multiple upper levels of the structure for visitors and customers
Menu link:
Online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
Zucca chips $10
Sicilian meatballs $10
Grilled mortadella skewers $10
Margherita flatbread $10
Smoked salmon avocado toast $12
Spritz & snacks $15
Glass white/red wine $10
Craft cocktails $12
Poseidon
Days:
Monday through Friday
Hours:
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
Oceanfront patio seating right on the beach.
Is there free parking or validation?
Street and public lot parking are nearby; the restaurant does not validate.
Menu link:
Online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
$4 off all food Items on the bar and happy hour Menu
Select Draft Beers $6
Well Spirits $6
Select Wines $6.
Postino Del Mar
Days:
Daily
Hours:
Until 5:00 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
There is outdoor seating available
Is there free parking or validation?
Free parking is available in the One Paseo parking structure.
Menu link:
No online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
Glasses of wine $7
Pitchers of beer $7
Monday and Tuesday nights feature a $30 “Board & Bottle” combo after 8:00 pm
Salt + Lime
Days:
Daily
Hours:
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
Outdoor patio seating with a lively atmosphere.
Is there free parking or validation?
Free parking is available on the street. Additional 2-hour free parking in the garage behind the restaurant.
Menu link:
No online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
Mar y Tierra $18
Popcorn shrimp $11
Street tacos $12
Won-tostada $8
Cocktails $10
Seasurf Fish Co
Days:
Monday through Friday
Hours:
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
Yes. Covered outdoor patio seating and casual indoor/outdoor space.
Is there free parking or validation?
Free parking is available in the plaza where Seasurf is located.
Menu link:
No online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
Ceviche mixto $8
Ginger garlic wings $7
Crispy calamari $7
Poke nachos $8
Sake $8
Wine $7
Drafts $6
Sbicca
Days:
Daily
Hours:
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the restaurant
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the bar
Do they have outdoor seating?
Yes. Outdoor patio seating and bar area.
Is there free parking or validation?
Street parking and nearby public lots are available; the restaurant does not validate.
Menu link:
Online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
Calamari $13
Sbicca burger $18
Wine $7
Cocktails $8
Beers $6
South of Nick’s
Days:
Daily
Hours:
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
Yes. Outdoor patio seating and bar area.
Is there free parking or validation?
Free parking in the One Paseo parking structure.
Menu link:
No online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
Papas bravas $4
Chicken flautas $9
Enchiladas $6
Signature margaritas $9
The Fish Market
Days:
Sunday through Friday
Hours:
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
Yes. Outdoor seating on the deck and patio.
Is there free parking or validation?
Complimentary onsite parking is available; no validation is required.
Menu link:
Online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
Three oysters $8
Shrimp cocktail $9
Baja style ceviche $9
Ahi poke tacos $10
Fish Market lager $5
Wine $5
Well drinks $5
Tamarindo
Days:
Monday through Friday
Hours:
3:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
Yes. Patio seating and festive cantina vibes.
Is there free parking or validation?
One hour of parking is free in the lot. Street parking.
Menu link:
Online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
BBQ spare ribs $9
Elote stuffed avocado $7
Street tacos (2) $6
Casa margarita $13.50
Calidad lager $5.50
Wine $10-11
Understory
Days:
Monday through Friday
Hours:
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Late night Friday & Saturday: 10:00 pm to 12:00 am
Do they have outdoor seating?
Yes. Patio seating and festive cantina vibes.
Is there free parking or validation?
Seating is part of the Sky Deck collective with open-air dining.
Menu link:
Online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
50% off cocktails
Beers $3 off
West End Bar & Kitchen
Days:
Tuesday through Sunday
Hours:
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Do they have outdoor seating?
Yes. Covered patio seating with lagoon and occasional ocean views
Is there free parking or validation?
Free street parking.
Menu link:
Online menu
Del Mar happy hour specials:
Baked goat cheese $12
Baja ceviche $12
Ahi tuna poke $18
Beers $2 off
Well drinks $7
Wine $8
Cocktails $10
FAQ's
What are the best happy hour restaurants in Del Mar?
Del Mar has happy hour options ranging from oceanfront seafood restaurants and rooftop patios to Mexican restaurants, pubs, and casual neighborhood bars. This guide lists current Del Mar happy hour deals, including food and drink specials, hours, outdoor seating, and parking information.
What time is happy hour in Del Mar?
Most Del Mar happy hours take place between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., although the exact hours vary by restaurant. Some offer happy hour every day, while others limit specials to weekdays. Check the individual listings in this guide for the current days and times.
Where can I find oceanfront happy hour in Del Mar?
Several Del Mar restaurants offer happy hour with ocean views or outdoor seating. Options include restaurants along the coast and in Del Mar Village, with specials on seafood, cocktails, wine, beer, and appetizers.
Which Del Mar restaurants have happy hour every day?
Several restaurants in Del Mar offer happy hour seven days a week, although the hours and specials can vary by day. The guide identifies restaurants with daily happy hour options so you can find a deal whether you’re dining during the week or on the weekend.
Where can I find cheap drinks and food during happy hour in Del Mar?
Del Mar happy hour menus include discounted cocktails, wine, beer, oysters, tacos, burgers, seafood, and other appetizers. Prices vary considerably, so this guide includes specific food and drink deals to help you compare your options before heading out.
