Paradise Grille - DEL MAR

The pre-meal bread was delightful, accompanied by inventive butter and crispy bread. However, the food itself was rather average. I ordered a lunch combo that included a sandwich, soup, and salad. The salad was decent, but I wasn't fond of the soup. The sandwich, a Pulled Pork variety with a type of Thai sauce, had potential but the sauce was overdone and left an odd aftertaste. On the other hand, the salmon on my mother's salad was quite excellent. Overall, I’d give the food 3 stars as well. Despite these critiques, I believe this place would be lovely for dinner. The atmosphere seems to lend itself more to an evening meal, whatever that may imply.