This elegant yet casual Rancho Santa Fe restaurant offers a menu of upscale comfort food with French and California influences. Smoked salmon pizza with crème fraiche, Bermuda onions, and a trio of caviars; grilled bistro steak with parmesan-truffle fries and balsamic-honey butter; and a jazzed-up macaroni and cheese that includes proscuitto, peas, and black truffles are a few menu standouts. The food, along with a warm, romantic atmosphere with indoor and outdoor fireplaces and stunning flower arrangements, makes Delicias a favorite with local residents. “Gourmet hamburger night” each Thursday is also a draw.

Delicias Information:

• California menu. Lunch, dinner. Closed Mon; holidays. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating. Credit cards accepted.