DEL MAR WINE + FOOD FEST: BRANDT BEEF, BABY!!
Brandt Beef is in the house and unlike some food festivals where this means lines longer than airport security lines on a holiday at the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival you can just walk up and grab whatever you want. Check out the list below - you’re going to want to try them all and you can, you really can!
Last year Ranch 45 was damn good, possibly the best thing I ate at the event and that includes the VIP tent. I wouldn’t miss them this year if I were you. Tanner’s Prime smashburgers are also insanely good and last year did they give me a whole burger? If not, if it was a half, it was still huge and one of the best burgers I’ve ever had.
Want more? No problem.
Now I can’t guarantee that there won’t be a line but I can tell you that at other food festivals the Brandt Beef area was so packed I just gave up. Gave. Up. And that’s with me knowing I was missing out on some of the best beef and eats at the event. So trust me, if you are going to the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival you need to run like a child with no self control straight to the Brandt Beef Experience and dive head first into some of the best beef you will ever have.
And remember, this is only ONE section of this glorious event. But it’s my favorite and soon to be yours too.
Brandt Beef – The sustainable source of all the great bites in this zone. Brandt is a premium, single-family-owned SoCal beef producer, dedicated to “true natural” practices that put humanely raised, tender, flavorful beef on your plate.
Brickman’s – Elevated but approachable, this 19th hole experience at Lakehouse Resort is a cozy, retro 90s hang where Steak Bombs and California wines complete the vibe.
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen – Oceanside’s gastropub that feels like home fills you up with delicious faves like the Tri-Tip Sando so you leave with a satisfied heart, a full stomach, and a smile.
Tanner’s Prime – Their burgers aren’t just a hit. They’re a smash. Turning premium Brandt Beef into mouthwatering smash burgers has made Tanner’s an Oceanside destination. And with great burgers you’ll want some…
Henny Penny Tallow Fries – The most dependable foodservice equipment company on the planet will be in the Brandt Beef Zone, showing why beef tallow and the gold standard of fryers make the best fries you’ve ever had.
Full Send BBQ – Blending Filipino soul with Texas smoke, fueled by passion and community, this L.A. BBQ house makes their Dino Ribs and Pinoy Platters as an act of love.
Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern – High-quality American fare. Seasonal cocktails. Local brews. Rare whiskeys. The simple vision of “a great bar with great food” like the Smokeshow Burger has made Jimmy’s a great SoCal stop to eat, drink, and celebrate.
Order Fire BBQ – A distinctive culinary experience that honors both time-tested Texas barbecue traditions and vibrant Mexican flavors. Order Fire! is a culinary battle cry.
Ranch 45 – Like Brandt Beef, Ranch 45 serves food that strives to honor the land from which it came. Dishes like the Dutch Steak and Eggs, the Packer Tacos and the “Meat Up” Pastrami Sandwich are all made to let their farm and ranch suppliers shine on the plate.
Tap Truck – What goes better with the rich, savory flavor of beef than cold draft beer and craft cocktails? Beer and craft cocktails served from a vintage truck. Put ‘em both together under the SoCal sun for an unforgettable experience.
Bebemos Tequila – And a pairing that’s just as delicious is The Bottoms Up Tequilafrom the brand that means “We Drink”. Look for it at the Brandt Beef Zone Speakeasy! Follow Brandt’s socials to find out how to get in.