Restaurants in Encinitas
The Best Restaurants
Alice's Italian Gourmet
252 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024My husband and I have been here for the very first time and we immediately fell in love with this place.The staff is amazing, they know how to treat you and...
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- Superb437 Reviews4.8
Everest Himalayan Cuisine, Encinitas, Downtown 101 Highway CA
745 S Coast Hwy 101 #103J, Encinitas, CA 92024The best food and kindest service I've received in a while.. superb!! Ordered lunch #3 (cheese tikka masala sauce and rice, comes with soup). All was...
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- Superb202 Reviews4.9
The Crack Shack - Encinitas
407 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024Just moved into the area and was looking for a good fried chicken restaurant. We had the chicken oysters, the hot nuggets, and the 10 piece with a few...
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- Superb596 Reviews4.6
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024I come here often but the last time I came we had a large party, all we separate checks. Our waitress did a great job at keeping track of all of our different...
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- Superb551 Reviews4.6
The Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Most often you might have to wait in line, especially on weekends. The tacos are good, they have nice portions of fillings. The burritos are too big for a...
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- Superb523 Reviews4.6
Betty's Pie Whole Saloon
114 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024Tried the Turkey meatball pie and the chicken pot pie. The Turkey meatball was Ahmazing! Chicken pie was good also but a little herby and thick gravy. Husband...
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- Superb271 Reviews4.7
The Regal Seagull
996 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024I was there for a late afternoon grub with an old friend and ordered a burger and fries and had couple beers - they had a good selection of local beers and...
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- Superb247 Reviews4.7
Le Papagayo
1002 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024It is really hard to get helpful and attentive and friendly servers, but every time we go to Le Papagayo, the service is always perfect! Last night we had a...
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- Superb1084 Reviews4.5
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff, CA 92007Food was good and the view was amazing. A great ocean side spot with a lively vibe, satisfactory service and lots of tasty seafood options on the menu. I had...
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- Superb875 Reviews4.5
A Little Moore Cafe
1030 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Oh my gosh, hole in the wall that we just hopped in not knowing what to expect. We came in 30 mins before close on accident and still had incredibly fresh,...
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- Superb208 Reviews4.7
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252 N El Camino Real Suite 5, Encinitas, CA 92024I was blown away by this restaurant! This is the definition of a hidden gem, and I can't believe I had never heard of it before tonight.Beautiful pizza,...
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- Superb147 Reviews4.8
Chicks Natural
191 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024Great food, great service, unbeatable price. The chicken is really good, along with all of the home style sides they offer. Can't beat the $6.99 lunch...
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- Superb194 Reviews4.7
Maurizio's Trattoria Italiana
505 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024So good! One of the better Carbonara we've had!! Came in for late dinner on a Saturday night. We got seated right away. The bread was fresh and the food...
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- Superb283 Reviews4.6
The 101 Diner
552 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Came here a few times on lazy Sunday morning I always go with the sausage gravy and biscuits tantalize is the taste buds makes your mouth water makes you fat...
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- Superb278 Reviews4.6
Pipes Cafe
121 Liverpool Dr, Cardiff, CA 92007A local legend. I eat here every time I'm in San Diego. The breakfast tacos and breakfast burritos are amazing. The burgers are incredibly good. This is...
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- Superb241 Reviews4.6
Rosati's Pizza
337 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024I ordered a takeout of their Harvest Salad. If desired,you can have chicken on it, both ways are delicious. For 2 people ,it is a main dish, or a side for...
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- Superb398 Reviews4.5
Buona Forchetta - Encinitas
250 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024I requested a quiet table. It was extremely noisy with a family and young children in addition to several large, very loud parties. The noise level is a...
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- Superb382 Reviews4.5
Healthy Creations Cafe
376 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024I ordered lunch from here through caviar. I had a breakfast sammie on a herbed focaccia and it was delicious! I also got the mint chip smoothie which tastes...
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- Superb210 Reviews4.6
Trattoria I Trulli Restaurant
830 S Coast Hwy 101 A, Encinitas, CA 92024Enjoyed dinner here recently - shared a Caesar salad and the Sea bass special was delicious. My partner liked the Cappelini. Dogs had tasty salmon that was...
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- Superb339 Reviews4.5
Valentina Restaurant
810 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Spanish sashimi amazing! Olives were the best! Real bread and butter! Yum! Great bubbles choices. Also interesting wine by the glass. Appreciated. The eggplant...
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- Superb759 Reviews4.4
Himalayan Kitchen Encinitas
1337 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024Absolutely fabulous food. I have never had a meal I didn't love and I always walk away with leftovers because the portions are huge! Definitely share each...
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- Superb257 Reviews4.5
Tandoori Palace - Indian Restaurant & Catering
257 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024I had lunch there today and everything was absolutely delicious! The server was very sweet and attentive. The lentil soup was the best I ever had and the Naan...
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- Superb255 Reviews4.5
Cardiff Beach Bar @ Tower 13
2633 S Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff, CA 92007Yummy tacos, great view. Dog friendly. I would have taken one star off for our assigned waitress but a different waitstaff person, I think his name was Chase...
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- Superb238 Reviews4.5
Plumeria Vegetarian Encinitas
527 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Loved this place! Went for lunch and got the spicy basil fried rice and my husband got the spicy noodles with the vegetarian duck imitation and both were...
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- Superb232 Reviews4.5
Jorge's Mexicatessen
417 Santa Fe Dr suite b, Encinitas, CA 92024I Love, Love, Love Jorge's delicious food.I was previously addicted to their Fajita Style Shrimp Burrito, years ago in Encinitas. I found them again, in...
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- Superb227 Reviews4.5
Super Donuts #2
252 N El Camino Real # 2, Encinitas, CA 92024When I find myself having a craving this is the perfect spot. As others have said it's nothing fancy, but I like it that way. The fancy donuts are over...
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- Superb103 Reviews4.7
Honey's Bistro & Bakery
632 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024We visited Honey's Bistro on an unusually busy Wednesday. I ordered the veggie quesadilla with cottage cheese and a chai tea latte. Service was welcoming....
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- Superb214 Reviews4.5
American Restaurants
American in EncinitasThe Crack Shack - Encinitas
407 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024Just moved into the area and was looking for a good fried chicken restaurant. We had the chicken oysters, the hot nuggets, and the 10 piece with a few...
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- Superb596 Reviews4.6
Union Kitchen & Tap
1108 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024I come here often but the last time I came we had a large party, all we separate checks. Our waitress did a great job at keeping track of all of our different...
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- Superb551 Reviews4.6
Betty's Pie Whole Saloon
114 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024Tried the Turkey meatball pie and the chicken pot pie. The Turkey meatball was Ahmazing! Chicken pie was good also but a little herby and thick gravy. Husband...
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- Superb271 Reviews4.7
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in EncinitasRosati's Pizza
337 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024I ordered a takeout of their Harvest Salad. If desired,you can have chicken on it, both ways are delicious. For 2 people ,it is a main dish, or a side for...
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- Superb398 Reviews4.5
Hammer's N.Y.Pizza
199 N El Camino Real F, Encinitas, CA 92024Their pizza is SOOOO GOOD!!! It really tastes like classic NY pizza! Super thin crust and the best flavor!!! I will definitely be ordering from this restaurant...
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- Superb131 Reviews4.5
Corner Pizza
1246 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Ordered their sausage fest pizza for dinner and enjoyed every tasty slice and saved a couple slices for lunch the following day. And it tasted just as...
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- Superb99 Reviews4.5
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in EncinitasThe Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Most often you might have to wait in line, especially on weekends. The tacos are good, they have nice portions of fillings. The burritos are too big for a...
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- Superb523 Reviews4.6
Le Papagayo
1002 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024It is really hard to get helpful and attentive and friendly servers, but every time we go to Le Papagayo, the service is always perfect! Last night we had a...
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- Superb1084 Reviews4.5
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Encinitas
Chinatown Restaurant
118 Leucadia Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024The best hot chili and hot mustard i ever had/ fresh veggies / loved the kung pao/ would not think the location would actually be much but major surprise how...
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- Good160 Reviews4.2
Chin's Szechwan - Encinitas
625 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024I like Chin's food, but this location has the best presentation and service out of all of them. Good parking area, although a bit difficult to find from...
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- Good235 Reviews3.9
Panda Express
1084 N El Camino Real #e, Encinitas, CA 92024I usually like it there. The staff was excellent. Just something about the food tasted off or they have change seasoning maybe. But I didn't finish and...
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- Good119 Reviews3.6
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Encinitas
Jack in the Box
1967 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007Customer service is always pleasant & accommodating. Average fast food taste, cost. Quality is usually good on my orders, meaning no missing items &...
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- Good100 Reviews3.7
Chipotle Mexican Grill
268 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024The food is so good. The employees are always kind and work hard. Chipotle needs to support their employees more. How about a sign saying don't take out...
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- Good144 Reviews3.3
Carl's Jr.
1137 Regal Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024Carl's Jr in Encinitas is awesome they're always so pleasant so helpful and that it's always clean and nice they're there to help you and I...
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- Average123 Reviews3.2
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in EncinitasValentina Restaurant
810 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Spanish sashimi amazing! Olives were the best! Real bread and butter! Yum! Great bubbles choices. Also interesting wine by the glass. Appreciated. The eggplant...
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- Superb759 Reviews4.4
Encinitas Fish Shop
1010 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024I'm from Arizona so maybe I don't know fresh fish. I'm not a big fish fan other than the basic deep fried cod fish and chips. I like a basic...
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- Superb327 Reviews4.4
Lobster West
765 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Lobster roll- Lobster meat is cold if you like it that way. The "Boss" size definitely had more meat so definitely enough for 1 person. The bread was...
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- Superb301 Reviews4.3
Thai Restaurants
Thai in Encinitas
One2Go Thai Kitchen
191 N El Camino Real Suite 110, Encinitas, CA 92024This is one of our favorite Thai food restaurants to order take out or home delivery. The other is Plumeria. Great vegetarian options and the mock duck is...
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- Superb190 Reviews4.4
Plum Encinitas
527 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024The food is very good and the staff are very nice. Also had a very nice atmosphere. They were very slow to take our order and it took too long for the food to...
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- Superb81 Reviews4.4
Thai Pan Cuisine
138 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024Very larg portion size for the price. I got two combos - Pad Thai and spicy basil noodle. The combos came with your choice of fresh rolls or fried eggs rolls....
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- Good162 Reviews4.1
Indian Restaurants
Indian in EncinitasEverest Himalayan Cuisine, Encinitas, Downtown 101 Highway CA
745 S Coast Hwy 101 #103J, Encinitas, CA 92024The best food and kindest service I've received in a while.. superb!! Ordered lunch #3 (cheese tikka masala sauce and rice, comes with soup). All was...
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- Superb202 Reviews4.9
Tandoori Palace - Indian Restaurant & Catering
257 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024I had lunch there today and everything was absolutely delicious! The server was very sweet and attentive. The lentil soup was the best I ever had and the Naan...
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- Superb255 Reviews4.5
kc's tandoor - Indian Restaurant & Catering Services
1070 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024We tried kc tandor yesterday for lunch and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food, and customer forward service. Happy, the new owner,...
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- Good195 Reviews3.9
Italian Restaurants
Italian in EncinitasAlice's Italian Gourmet
252 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024My husband and I have been here for the very first time and we immediately fell in love with this place.The staff is amazing, they know how to treat you and...
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- Superb437 Reviews4.8
[email protected]
252 N El Camino Real Suite 5, Encinitas, CA 92024I was blown away by this restaurant! This is the definition of a hidden gem, and I can't believe I had never heard of it before tonight.Beautiful pizza,...
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- Superb147 Reviews4.8
Maurizio's Trattoria Italiana
505 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024So good! One of the better Carbonara we've had!! Came in for late dinner on a Saturday night. We got seated right away. The bread was fresh and the food...
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- Superb283 Reviews4.6
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Encinitas
Prager Brothers Artisan Bread
543 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024One of the best bakeries in San Diego, and each one is located in neighborhoods that are fun to explore.. and they are at the weekend Farmers Markets... must...
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- Superb95 Reviews4.6
Urbane Cafe
1042 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024I was starving and had a stressful day. I didn't want to eat anything to heavy and I found my new found love Urbane Cafe. The service was impeccable and...
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- Superb155 Reviews4.4
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in EncinitasThe Regal Seagull
996 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024I was there for a late afternoon grub with an old friend and ordered a burger and fries and had couple beers - they had a good selection of local beers and...
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- Superb247 Reviews4.7
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff, CA 92007Food was good and the view was amazing. A great ocean side spot with a lively vibe, satisfactory service and lots of tasty seafood options on the menu. I had...
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- Superb875 Reviews4.5
Captain Keno's Restaurant
158 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Literally have never been here after living in the area for 10+ years now. Wandered in on a Friday to meet some old friends. Love the dive bar vibe. Place was...
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- Superb198 Reviews4.3
Sports Bars
Sports Bars in EncinitasCardiff Beach Bar @ Tower 13
2633 S Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff, CA 92007Yummy tacos, great view. Dog friendly. I would have taken one star off for our assigned waitress but a different waitstaff person, I think his name was Chase...
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- Superb238 Reviews4.5
Home & Away Encinitas
485 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Came here for UFC fight- go stylebender- beer selection was good. Good prices, food was good. Though the wings were not that warm and no Buffalo tho. Only 3...
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- Superb122 Reviews4.3
O'Hurley's Beach Bar
107 Diana St, Encinitas, CA 92024Super friendly staff from the door man to the bartender, great atmosphere. Cozy and definitely a locals only type of bar but everyone there is very friendly. ...
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- Good80 Reviews4