Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar occupies a hillside perch at 3263 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014, offering elevated views of the Pacific Ocean and the Del Mar Racetrack from its lushly landscaped garden and glass-enclosed deck. Part of the Brigantine family that has been serving San Diego since 1969, the Del Mar location is known for its award-winning fish tacos, signature clam chowder, marinated grilled swordfish, and a creme brulee that regulars swear by. The oyster bar and lounge operates on extended hours, running from 11:30 AM until 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday, making it a go-to spot for a late afternoon plate of charbroiled oysters or sand dabs with risotto. The formal dining room features floor-to-ceiling French doors opening onto the garden, while the deck provides year-round casual dining. Happy hour runs Tuesday through Friday and Sunday from 3 to 6 PM, with Monday offering an all-evening happy hour from 3 PM to close, where every item on the bar menu is $7. Private events are a specialty here, with spaces ranging from a semi-private flagstone patio for 35 guests to a combined garden and flagstone area accommodating up to 200 people. Sunday brunch runs from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The restaurant recently completed a full remodel, refreshing the interior while preserving views of the Del Mar Fairgrounds and racetrack below. Dinner highlights include macadamia panko crusted mahi mahi with lemon beurre blanc, crab-stuffed bacon-wrapped tiger shrimp, and a French-cut pork chop brined in Ketch Kolsch ale. Dogs are allowed on the outdoor patio, valet parking is available for $8, and street parking runs about $4 per hour. The Brigantine's location along upper Camino Del Mar also puts it within easy reach of Pacifica Del Mar, another standout seafood restaurant in the neighborhood.