Restaurants in Encinitas
The Best Restaurants

Leucadia Pizza Rancho Santa Fe
315 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024I sincerely thank God for directing me to such a legitimate expert trader for me, called Joel Smith For him perfect trading techniques, i invested with the...
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- Superb354 Reviews5

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 92024We love The Taco Stand! Every time my family comes to SD it is a must. We've tried it all from the tacos to burritos... fish to my favorite Al pastor. The...
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- Superb534 Reviews4.6

Betty's Pie Whole Saloon
114 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024I loved the chicken pot pie. The Thanksgiving pie was too dry & starchy for me. It's mostly mashed potato filling. There's some diced turkey...
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- Superb274 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 92024Paella, braised short ribs and steak tacos were great! Weirdly, they were out of ingredients for the 2 drinks I wanted, but hey- supply chain :) No worries,...
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- Superb1113 Reviews4.5

Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff, CA 92007The food and service were great (which is consistently so). I greatly appreciate the restaurant accommodating our request for our seating preference, as well...
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- Superb930 Reviews4.5

Chicks Natural
191 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024I recently tried Chicks for the first time and I'm obsessed! I ordered the chicken soup with the cornbread muffins and they both had so much flavor! Some...
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- Superb200 Reviews4.7

The 101 Diner
552 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Quaint little place in a busy part of Encinitas. The service is very friendly and attentive to your experience. The food is better, much better, than regular...
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- Superb287 Reviews4.6

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

Pipes Cafe
121 Liverpool Dr, Cardiff, CA 92007Super good breakfast tacos. Had a delicious b-fast burrito there as well. Great little coffee bar in there. The lady making coffee has the best attitude and...
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- Superb252 Reviews4.6

Buona Forchetta - Encinitas
250 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024This restaurant continues to be one of my favorites for authentic Italian. Always a good selection of nightly specials, and a great variety of dishes on menu....
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- Superb406 Reviews4.5

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

Healthy Creations Cafe
376 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024Wow, I am very impressed with how quickly the owner reached out to me to resolve the situation. As a small business owner myself, I appreciate the care and the...
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- Superb215 Reviews4.6

A Little Moore Cafe
1030 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Cute little place seems to be ran by a family. The server was very friendly and took care of us well. The food was very yummy.The home fries are fried to...
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- Superb211 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

Nectarine Grove
948 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Beachin food and good vibes. And for someone who has a son with celiac, amazing! La comida es bien gringa pero a veces ay que comer sin tortilla y...
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- Superb284 Reviews4.5

Valentina Restaurant
810 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Food was good. Sitting on the sidewalk a bit noisy with passerby’s and coaster, but as expected. Kimberly S. and the rest of the staff were wonderful. Would...
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- Superb808 Reviews4.4

Himalayan Kitchen Encinitas
1337 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024Service is a bit slow, but great food at okay prices. I wish the entrees came with more rice (such an odd thing to skimp on), but frankly I'm definitely...
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- Superb273 Reviews4.5

Tandoori Palace - Indian Restaurant & Catering
257 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024VERY ENJOYABLE DINNER ! There is a first time for everything and this was our first time having dinner here. I said to my wife a couple of days ago that we...
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- Superb265 Reviews4.5

Encinitas Ale House
1044 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024I hope they open soon or have already opened. This place is a neighborhood gem- a local place made of local love for food and drinks and genuine old school...
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- Superb160 Reviews4.6

Cardiff Beach Bar @ Tower 13
2633 S Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff, CA 92007This place is awesome! Let me tell you why: *Great location right across the street from the beach on the 101 *Full bar, great cocktails and over 20 beers on...
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- Superb245 Reviews4.5

Plumeria Vegetarian Encinitas
527 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Some of the best food Encinitas has to offer. I order something different every time and I've never been disappointed -- it's all phenomenal. I would...
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- Superb242 Reviews4.5

Jorge's Mexicatessen
417 Santa Fe Dr suite b, Encinitas, CA 92024this is my favorite mexican food place and it always reminds me of home :) i have been here hundreds of times probably-- food is always delicious and service...
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- Superb231 Reviews4.5
American Restaurants
American in Encinitas
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

Betty's Pie Whole Saloon
114 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024I loved the chicken pot pie. The Thanksgiving pie was too dry & starchy for me. It's mostly mashed potato filling. There's some diced turkey...
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- Superb274 Reviews4.7
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Encinitas
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

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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- Superb102 Reviews4.5
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Encinitas
The Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024We love The Taco Stand! Every time my family comes to SD it is a must. We've tried it all from the tacos to burritos... fish to my favorite Al pastor. The...
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- Superb534 Reviews4.6

Le Papagayo
1002 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Paella, braised short ribs and steak tacos were great! Weirdly, they were out of ingredients for the 2 drinks I wanted, but hey- supply chain :) No worries,...
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- Superb1113 Reviews4.5

Jorge's Mexicatessen
417 Santa Fe Dr suite b, Encinitas, CA 92024this is my favorite mexican food place and it always reminds me of home :) i have been here hundreds of times probably-- food is always delicious and service...
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- Superb231 Reviews4.5
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Encinitas
Chinatown Restaurant
118 Leucadia Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024This has been our local American Chinese food place for years for over 25+ years!The quality is very good and everything is delicious! The Wor Wonton soup is...
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- Good165 Reviews4.2

Chin's Szechwan - Encinitas
625 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024Chins is always a great option Service is amazing and food is just as great. Went for dinner last night and our waitress was the sweetest. Plus the portions...
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- Good240 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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- Good121 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

Carl's Jr.
1137 Regal Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024This particular location hardly ever has costumers... I think it's due to the fact that alot of the local homeless people hang out outside there... I...
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- Average124 Reviews3.2

Chick-fil-A
194 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024I have never seen such kindness. I frequent this location, but usually in the drive thru. This time I decided to go in. What I saw was so uplifting. Now I...
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- Good223 Reviews3.4
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in Encinitas
Valentina Restaurant
810 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Food was good. Sitting on the sidewalk a bit noisy with passerby’s and coaster, but as expected. Kimberly S. and the rest of the staff were wonderful. Would...
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- Superb808 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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- Superb192 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 92024We have been eating here for many. many years having lived nearby for 27+ years. You just cannot do any better for Thai food in San Diego and the prices are...
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- Good166 Reviews4.1
Indian Restaurants
Indian in Encinitas
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

Himalayan Kitchen Encinitas
1337 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024Service is a bit slow, but great food at okay prices. I wish the entrees came with more rice (such an odd thing to skimp on), but frankly I'm definitely...
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- Superb273 Reviews4.5

Tandoori Palace - Indian Restaurant & Catering
257 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024VERY ENJOYABLE DINNER ! There is a first time for everything and this was our first time having dinner here. I said to my wife a couple of days ago that we...
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- Superb265 Reviews4.5
Italian Restaurants
Italian in Encinitas
Leucadia Pizza Rancho Santa Fe
315 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024I sincerely thank God for directing me to such a legitimate expert trader for me, called Joel Smith For him perfect trading techniques, i invested with the...
- Delivery
- Superb354 Reviews5

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

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 92024We really like this place, healthy and delicious options. My favorite is the portobello sandwich, was served with a salad. Indoor and outdoor seating, clean...
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- Superb159 Reviews4.4
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in Encinitas
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

Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff, CA 92007The food and service were great (which is consistently so). I greatly appreciate the restaurant accommodating our request for our seating preference, as well...
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- Superb930 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 Encinitas
Cardiff Beach Bar @ Tower 13
2633 S Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff, CA 92007This place is awesome! Let me tell you why: *Great location right across the street from the beach on the 101 *Full bar, great cocktails and over 20 beers on...
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- Superb245 Reviews4.5

Home & Away Encinitas
485 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Can you say lunch bargain? Craft beer and craft burgers. Get them both during lunch for under $12 M-F lunch special. This place is super quiet and a hidden gem...
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- Superb125 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