West End Bar & Kitchen is a contemporary American bistro at 2334 Carmel Valley Rd Suite D, Del Mar, CA 92014, positioned directly across from the Los Peñasquitos Lagoon with views stretching to the Pacific Ocean. The restaurant specializes in Californian coastal cuisine, with a menu that changes to highlight seasonal ingredients. Standout dishes include the Ahi Tuna Poke, Baja Ceviche, Burrata Caprese, and a Crab Ravioli that regulars call one of the best in San Diego. Dinner entrees feature Angus Short Rib, Crispy-Skinned Duck Leg Confit, and fresh halibut, while the lunch menu offers lighter options like the Turkey Club and the West End Brie and Pear Salad. Down Carmel Valley Road, Viewpoint Brewing Company gives craft beer fans a laid-back taproom experience in the same corridor for post-dinner drinks. Weekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys, making it a popular pre-race gathering spot during the Del Mar Thoroughbred season. Happy hour is available Tuesday through Sunday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the bar area, featuring discounted cocktails, wine, and small plates. The restaurant maintains a curated wine list, craft beer options including rotating sour beers, and a full cocktail menu. White-linen table service gives dinner a refined feel, though the dress code stays casual. A heated enclosed patio provides year-round outdoor dining with lagoon views, and a small parking lot behind the restaurant offers free spaces, with additional street parking along Carmel Valley Road. Bushfire Kitchen - Del Mar offers another locally focused American dining option nearby for guests exploring Del Mar's restaurant scene beyond the village center. West End is closed on Mondays, and reservations through the website are strongly recommended for weekend brunch and dinner service.