Monarch Ocean Pub is a gastropub at 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014, perched inside the iconic Del Mar Plaza with sweeping Pacific Ocean views from its rooftop patio. The kitchen puts a California coastal spin on pub fare, building dishes around locally sourced ingredients and seasonal techniques. Along the same Camino Del Mar corridor, Jake's Del Mar offers another oceanfront dining room, but Monarch's rooftop setting and gastropub energy set it apart from the village's more traditional seafood spots. Standout plates include the Calabrian Chili Bolognese finished with pistachios, the Yellowfin Tuna Poke Board, Maple Leaf Farms duck breast on crispy bao buns, and an Applewood Bacon Burger on a brioche bun with Gruyere and white cheddar. The in-house pastrami is brined and smoked on-site, then stacked on toasted marbled rye. Cocktail highlights run from the Pineapple Express to a mai tai topped with POG foam, and the craft beer rotation leans heavily on San Diego breweries. Every evening wraps up with a sunset toast tradition and a daily sunset poem, a ritual that has helped the pub build a following of over 17,000 on Instagram. Tripadvisor recognized Monarch with a Travelers' Choice award, placing it in the top ten percent of restaurants worldwide. Guests looking for a more intimate dinner experience will find Sbicca one block north on 15th Street, where a rooftop terrace delivers similarly stunning sunset views. Sunday brunch starts at 9 AM with dishes like macadamia pancakes and fresh-shucked oysters, happy hour covers both food and drinks, and live music nights add energy to an already lively atmosphere. The rooftop deck is dog-friendly, and leashed pups are welcome under the covered patio while their owners take in the coastline. The outdoor deck runs on walk-up counter service while the interior offers full table service, and Monarch is open from 11 AM to midnight Monday through Saturday and 9 AM to 11 PM on Sundays with no reservations accepted.