mmm-yoso!!! is happy to have you visit and read another post. Cathy is writing while Kirk and His Missus are taking a vacation from both blogging and California.
At the Southern end of the parking lot of Del Mar Highlands Town Center, which is at the South East corner of El Camino Real and Del Mar Heights Road, I saw the Sky Deck being built earlier this year and wrote it on a piece of paper. so I could remember to check it out once it opened.
Just found the piece of paper.
Decorated for the holidays, it's easy to spot. The upper deck is a 'restaurant collective', with nine curated culinary destinations, each with its own exclusive dining area and a cocktail bar in the center. It's not a 'Food Court", even though there are no walls.
The glass ceiling above the second floor is why it's called the 'Sky Deck'. Beautiful light in daytime. The 'Brewers Deck' currently houses three of San Diego's top craft beer and kombucha brands. There's a nautical theme in decor.
When we arrived around noon during Thanksgiving week, only three restaurants were open. We checked out menus and decided on Zizikis Street Food.
This third generation, family owned and run, Greek (not Middle Eastern; there's no falafel on the menu) take on the "modern-classic" recipes and "fine-casual" dining has a focused menu of Shareables, Salads, Sandwiches and Sides (as well as an extensive choice of adult beverages). The same chef-owner (and shared kitchen) is the restaurant "J", next door.
Ordered items are walked over.
Zizikis cheese bread ($7) was one of our choices. Fresh, fluffy, warm pita topped with a mix of cheese and Greek spices (oregano, parsley, basil and dill..?) with a side of the house tzatziki sauce. (Flavorful and the reason for the name 'Zazikis').
We also decided on the Hummus Pita ($8). More fresh, toasty pita along with a wonderful artichoke based hummus.
The salad we immediately agreed we both wanted to try was lamb ($15). Grass fed lamb, grilled perfectly (still moist and tender) topping mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, onion and Feta had wonderful flavors. Tzaziki is the salad dressing here and it really is a great sauce that goes with everything.
We will be trying more of the menu. Soo was here in April, when Sky Deck first opened.
Not noticing there was a small, two item dessert menu, the central restaurant, Le Parfait Paris, was where we ordered a Nutella crepe ($8) for a nice end to our meal.
Zizikis 12841 El Camino Real, Ste 206 San Diego 92130 (858) 925-7595 Open Sun-Th 11:30-9, Fri-Sat 11:30-10 Website
I loved the lamb and shrimp pitas at Zizikis. It’s my fav spot in the food hall.
lamb salad sounds delicious!
Excellent food here, Soo. We will be back after the holidays; you are fortunate to live close. I attached your post-and by the date, see why I missed it.
Excellent flavor to the lamb, Kat. We tend to order lamb and goat when it’s on a menu. Zizikis is a great find.
Thanks! Next time you visit you should stop by Handel’s for dessert.
We were going to stop at ‘that’ Handel’s, but there is a new location in Santee, right across from Mary’s Donuts, Soo. It’s close enough to home that we can walk there…it’s just walking home that takes longer. We’ve actually never been to Parfait Paris.