Wine and beer are served. There's nothing but a waist-high fence to separate diners from sand and surf at this popular beachfront establishment. The Poseidon offers an unobstructed view of the sunset from the breezy patio or from indoor tables near the window. For a satisfying and moderately priced meal, try the Pojo burger, a half-pound grilled beef patty topped with sauteed onions, mushrooms and chopped bacon. A layer of melted cheddar and jack cheese finishes the burger, which is served on an onion bun.
Fish tacos are also excellent.
Sit around the fireplace on cool evenings. Lunch and dinner daily. Ruth's Chris in Del Mar stars the same cuisine that has made the downtown venue and 35 others around the nation so popular with beef lovers. But the atmosphere is more pleasant than at the downtown restaurant. Dine upstairs for a quieter, more relaxed meal and a view of the sunset.