50 Best Bars near Encinitas

“The Leucadian is the kind of dive bar you rarely find anymore — and that’s what makes it great. It’s laid-back, unpretentious, and full of character. The drinks are strong, the music is solid, and the regulars and bartenders make you feel right at home. Whether you're catching a game, playing pool, or just hanging out with friends, it’s always a good time.

Highly recommend if you’re looking for a true local vibe in Encinitas.“

“Good beer + big-screen TVs to watch sports + enjoyable, casual atmosphere = relaxation & fun“

“Peabody’s ROCKS!!! Great food, drinks, and music!“

“I love the bands here! Can’t wait for more tomfoolery.“

“great sound, and stage. often there is a drum set and bass amp. Jay Cain is a great host!“

“Great food - super fresh fish & casual vibe. Prices were reasonable & I would recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Enjoy!“

“9/9/24 bartender (i think) Drew, was awesome and the best. gave me some recommendations on drinks for someone who is new to drinking. super nice and sweet. gave my friend a sparkler for her bday and put on a bday song. found out i like white claw because of him <3“

“I’ve been dining at Le Papagayo’s for 20+ years. I love the atmosphere, ambience, live music, and fabulous food. It’s a down to Earth place and you can come casual or dressed up! This place will not disappoint.“

“excellent drinks & food.“

“Amazing place to go Very good venue“

“Great friendly service and food!“

“🙂👍 Matt does a great job!“

“We had a great experience - food was delicious, service was friendly and efficient, and drinks were nice and strong. We ordered the wagyu meatloaf, chicken piccata, margarita flatbread, bacon burger, and cookie skillet. We'd order all these dishes again. Note that the cookie skillet easily feeds 4 people! We will definitely come back!“

“Great Cider and Mead place right In san marcos“

“Absolutely loved this place! The location is perfect, and the kombucha is some of the best I’ve ever had. Wendy was amazing—she has such a beautiful smile and made the whole experience feel so natural and welcoming. I had a great time and will definitely be back!“

“Beautiful setting, warm cozy room, delightful attentive smiling, staff, and FANASTIC food. 5 Diners and everyone loved what they ordered and or shared with each other. Standout dishes the fried chicken, fish tacos, hamachi crudo, roasted cauliflower, focaccia bread, and number 1 were the swordfish bites. Dessert churros best we'd ever tasted light, crunchy cinnamon sugar goodness. Thank you Rancho Valencia for a special evening!“

“The service was excellent and the food and cocktails were outstanding! It's a great place to throw a party.“

“I had just gotten back to SD after living in Washington and wow I was dying for some proper late night Mexican food at last 😂😂 El Pueblo was an excellent choice!! The California burrito + their salsa bar totally satisfied my craving, so good! I am very excited to try their fish tacos next, can't wait to stop by again 😄 Shout out to Julio, he was extremely helpful and went above and beyond with his service and hospitality!! 10/10 food & vibes“

“While enjoying drinks and dinner with my wife in the lobby, there was a drunk individual who was escorted out by Devon, the security manager. I was truly impressed by Devon's remarkable composure and professionalism. It is evident that he is exceptional at his job.“

“I shouldn't talk about this, I shouldn't rate this but I can't hold back...Rodrigo is a legend behind the bar. The drinks are top tier. If you get the chance to come here, it's so worth it. Del Mar finally has a speakeasy!“

“My favorite place in North County San Diego. The nachos are to die for“

“What's not to love about this place? I always have a pleasant time here. The bartenders and fellow patrons are awesome.

Very chill during the day and gets crowded at night--especially during the open mic nights, which are epic.“

“Wonderful bar in the Hotel L’Aubarge in Del Mar. Bartenders Blake and Leo are awesome but all who work there are awesome. Great vegetable crudités that looks like you are pulling vegies out of a garden but taste delicious (just don’t eat the stems, they are a little bitter) ? Live music, amazing views especially at sunset. Thank you as always

Wheelchair accessibility: It is wheelchair accessible“

“Excellent food and cocktails! Had amazing service from James and Jessica, made my friends birthday extra special. Kudos!“

“Nice restaurant! Came in with group of 12 & was sat in back.Server was nice & friendly. Food was pretty good! The risotto with our scallops was under cooked though (crunchy!), so they re-did that. They mentioned that it's usually al-dente, but it was too crunchy for our taste :(.We were unable to order dessert, due to the kitchen closing.The rib eye was excellent though & cooked great! Our daughter had the mosaic burger & said it was delicious.Clean restaurant & easy to find parking on the property. Collected to the Sheraton hotel... beautiful walk to the sundial Bridge, too!“

“Buen lugar para desahogar penas jaja echar una chela, un trago y pasarla bien un rato.“

“Really nice variety on their dinner menu.... Salads, small plates/appetizers, pasta to fish to steak, pork chops, etc... Their wine list is also nice... So you should be able to find something to pair with your dinner. If not, try a mocktail, cocktail or beer. We sat on their upstairs patio where we could sort of watch the sunset over the water. Yes, there were buildings and trees in our sightlines but still nice. Service was very good considering they were slammed. Will definitely be back again.“

“The service was impeccable, and the food was great“

“👍excelente comida, ambiente agradable“

“We celebrated my boyfriends dinner here and they truly made it a very unique and special day! Our server, Benjamin, was amazing! From offering great wine recommendations to food recommendations, we enjoyed our night with spectacular food and service. He was very attentive and helpful when it came to picking the right options of food for us.

This restaurant goes above and beyond to showcase their hospitality to guests. From the time you check in to the time you walk out, you experience great service and attention. From the small things such as resetting our table to cleaning after every dish and checking in on us, to serving delicious food, this restaurant is one I’d recommend to friends and family over and over again! Truly a special occasion setting.“

“Great food . Well prepared and tasty , but a rowdy table with loud guests ruined the atmosphere and enjoyment. I asked management to calm the table down , but nothing was done.“

“The food and service is always good, I was wondering what is their signature dish? And has the restaurant had a food critics review? I love you read it! See you soon Casa de Bandini!“

“Rare Society is amazing! It is a special place for dinner. It is pricey, but the price reflects its quality. We had a family dinner, six of us. We started with the rolls and bacon, two orders of each for the six of us. We ordered The Associate meat board to share and fried chicken. We added au gratin potatoes, pickled onion rings, and broccolini as our sides. We finished with butter cake with sour cream ice cream and bananas foster cheesecake. We shared everything and absolutely loved every item!
I would highly recommend Rare Society for a fun and special dinner. Make reservations. Enjoy!“

“Great place, decent music, and Anita is the best bartender ever!!!“

“All the way from the Uk to Escondido and we found this real fun bar.We fell in love with it and went back four times in two week.Can highly recommend a visit to this wonderful bar.You won’t be disappointed.“

“Amazing staff, excellent food and great vibes overall. Wings and queso fundido are smackin’ good and they have the best fish n chips! 😋“

“Amazing place to go Very good venue“

“This is such a beautiful restaurant. The water scenery is beautiful. Food is delicious, the atmosphere was so cozy and chill. It was worth it to go there. Whenever I am back in California I am going back again.“

“Great food! I had the lamb shank and it was so tender, it fell off the bone. Service was great!“

“Awesome! Waitress Trinity developed a outstanding job. She’s great!“

“We both ended up finding and choosing the same thing... Stuffed avocado. Super A1C friendly and absolutely delicious. My favorite meal of the whole trip. I added a side of seasonal vegetables that was massively overpriced but fresh crunchy and not overcooked.“

“Service is always great!! But our server(sadly, I forgot her name) tonight was wonderful. Helpful, kind, and extremely patient with our 7 year old grandson talking her ear off, haha. I didn't like my kale salad and she was very quick to offer me a new salad.“

“Fantastic Brews and BBQ – A Must-Visit in Carlsbad

Burgeon Brewery has set the bar high for craft beer in Carlsbad. We stopped by on a recommendation and were blown away by their IPA selection. The DDH Juice Press was so good we brought cans home! Other standouts in our flight included Turtle Power, Treevana, and Cloud Chaser—all bursting with flavor.

The brewery’s relaxed atmosphere paired with BBQ from the Thumbs Up Food Truck made our visit memorable. The brisket with spicy sauce was smoky perfection and matched the beers beautifully. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this place is a true gem.“

“This place is small but nice. I took my family here for dinner. Hostess was very nice. Waiter was very friendly and not pushy which I appreciate. We ordered and got our food quickly. Food was was good and had great service. Would highly recommend. Place was clean and had a good vibe.“

“My husband, daughter, and I stopped by for dinner after a long day. At first, it was a little hard to identify if this was a bar or restaurant, but Selena saw us looking lost and brought us in. Selena was great! The service was terrific, the conversation was enjoyable, and the food was amazing. This bar/restaurant is a unique and fun concept. We will definitely be back.“

“Met some friends at Amalfi Dockside about a week ago. The food was superb!!! We also enjoyed the wonderful entertainment provided by Relic Ruckus....“

“Wonderful atmosphere, the food was excellent ?. The service however, was outstanding. We were all laughing and enjoying the wonderful staff. They really made us feel like family. It was my first enjoyable moment of my trip. Just a little hole in the wall Mexican restaurant,but it's an overall great experience. I would come back to California just to go there.“

“We love Shores. With football now starting, it is not so great. It is known as a Packers bar. Today there were 6 Packers fan and the rest of the other team fans had to listen to the loud Packers game. Also, one bartender saved seats for over 2 hours for people who didn't show up. That is not right for everyone who shiftwd seats to accommodate the regular guests. Not "shore" if we'll be back during football. I hope Pete figures it out.“