This is our favorite restaurant in Encinitas! Andrea took care of us and was knowledgeable and prompt. She made some great suggestions but ultimately we were committed to the New Zealand wagu Tomahawk steak. Perfect medium prepared over the wood fire grill. I'll be back soon for happy hour in the lounge for the happy meal.
mohsen
We did couples date night here. Drinks, food and service were all great. Definitely will go back.
Manuel
I didn't particularly enjoy the taste of the West Coast oysters. After we finished our dinner, our server asked if we wanted dessert, and we said yes, but requested a few minutes to finish our wine. Despite that, she came back 3 or 4 times within about 5 minutes. The restaurant wasn't busy at that time, so the repeated check-ins felt a bit rushed and took away from what could have been a more relaxing ending to the meal.
Scott
The Happy Hour is a fantastic deal! The burgers, oysters and fries hit the mark - not greasy and full of flavor.
Abby
Herb & Sea has been a favorite of ours for several years, but our dinner was absolutely fabulous this time. My husband and I ordered the seared tuna and it was cooked to perfection with great flavor to boot! Not a drop left on the plate. Our waiter (sorry I've forgotten his name) was delightful and attentive throughout the meal. Great service! An all around great night and our friend visiting from OOS is now a huge fan of Herb & Sea too. Thank you!
Lexie
Mussel toast is a must-order! Just tried the shrimp Linguine and it was incredible. Great wine selection as well. It does just get muggy/hot inside the restaurant, so wear layers that you can take off to keep cool.
Analeisa
Love this place. They go the extra mile to make your dining experience memorable. The food is consistent and so so good. Very happy to support this business! Thank you for a special night.
Joe
We had a wonderful dining experience. Food was delicious and wonderfully prepared. Our servers were very attentive and professional! Really don't appreciate service charges on top of high prices. It really does discourage returning to the restaurant
SimonB
My first time here but won't be the last. Service was exceptional. So caring and friendly. The food is very good with a wide range of choice on the menu. The beef cappacio has to be tried to believe how good it is. The pasta dish was also very good. Portion is generous. Cocktails are also good here.
Mike
Food was good, pricing is ludicrous. $38 for an entree then another $15 for a vegetable that is normally included, $25 for appetizers. Expect to pay more for everything - Food and drinks. 4% surcharge on $600 bill (5 people) for ???. Add a tip and it hurts a little regardless of who you are.
Very attentive staff and great food. The menu is just different enough to be interesting but still very approachable. The room is a bit noisy but somehow we were able to have a nice conversation. This is a great place for a special occasion. The food items are reasonably priced but the drinks are a bit pricey.
Andrea
Such a great experience! We got sat at a nice table for our wedding anniversary celebration. Our server was kind and just the right amount attentive. The scallop aguachile was very good, mussel toast is TO-DIE for, and our entrees (shrimp linguine and squid ink pasta) were also very tasty. The atmosphere was also great. They played fun music, not too loud and not too quietly. Overall, a great experience. We almost went back the next day!
Verity
We made a 7 pm reservation for our out of town clients. It took 15 mins for the server to take our drink order by which time we knew what we wanted and ordered all our apps and food. We never say him again until I flagged him down for the check. He never came to see if anyone wanted another drink, he didn't check on our food, he didn't offer dessert menu. He was perfectly nice but he was just absent for the entire one hour and 40 minutes we were there, bar taking our order. No one checked on us or offered us more drinks. It felt like they were hoping we'd eat quickly and depart (the restaurant was empty by the time we left). The food was great as always but a ddisappointing experience.
Paul
Food was amazing. The cerviche was like nothing else I've ever had. Caesar was high quality. Fish was flavorful. Definitely worth eating here. Only downside was the noise as it was busy.
Ricki
Very disappointed to spend 95.00 for an experience expecting the chef to talk to us. He only came by to certain people. It was extremely loud, too loud! Music was terrible, could not even hear it only the beating sound of drums. Toward end a jackhammer started up next door. HORRIBLE! And the food served family style, not acceptable. Will not repeat in future.
This is our favorite restaurant in Encinitas! Andrea took care of us and was knowledgeable and prompt. She made some great suggestions but ultimately we were committed to the New Zealand wagu Tomahawk steak. Perfect medium prepared over the wood fire grill. I'll be back soon for happy hour in the lounge for the happy meal.
We did couples date night here. Drinks, food and service were all great. Definitely will go back.
I didn't particularly enjoy the taste of the West Coast oysters. After we finished our dinner, our server asked if we wanted dessert, and we said yes, but requested a few minutes to finish our wine. Despite that, she came back 3 or 4 times within about 5 minutes. The restaurant wasn't busy at that time, so the repeated check-ins felt a bit rushed and took away from what could have been a more relaxing ending to the meal.
The Happy Hour is a fantastic deal! The burgers, oysters and fries hit the mark - not greasy and full of flavor.
Herb & Sea has been a favorite of ours for several years, but our dinner was absolutely fabulous this time. My husband and I ordered the seared tuna and it was cooked to perfection with great flavor to boot! Not a drop left on the plate. Our waiter (sorry I've forgotten his name) was delightful and attentive throughout the meal. Great service! An all around great night and our friend visiting from OOS is now a huge fan of Herb & Sea too. Thank you!
Mussel toast is a must-order! Just tried the shrimp Linguine and it was incredible. Great wine selection as well. It does just get muggy/hot inside the restaurant, so wear layers that you can take off to keep cool.
Love this place. They go the extra mile to make your dining experience memorable. The food is consistent and so so good. Very happy to support this business! Thank you for a special night.
We had a wonderful dining experience. Food was delicious and wonderfully prepared. Our servers were very attentive and professional! Really don't appreciate service charges on top of high prices. It really does discourage returning to the restaurant
My first time here but won't be the last. Service was exceptional. So caring and friendly. The food is very good with a wide range of choice on the menu. The beef cappacio has to be tried to believe how good it is. The pasta dish was also very good. Portion is generous. Cocktails are also good here.
Food was good, pricing is ludicrous. $38 for an entree then another $15 for a vegetable that is normally included, $25 for appetizers. Expect to pay more for everything - Food and drinks. 4% surcharge on $600 bill (5 people) for ???. Add a tip and it hurts a little regardless of who you are.
Restaurantji Recommends
Very attentive staff and great food. The menu is just different enough to be interesting but still very approachable. The room is a bit noisy but somehow we were able to have a nice conversation. This is a great place for a special occasion. The food items are reasonably priced but the drinks are a bit pricey.
Such a great experience! We got sat at a nice table for our wedding anniversary celebration. Our server was kind and just the right amount attentive. The scallop aguachile was very good, mussel toast is TO-DIE for, and our entrees (shrimp linguine and squid ink pasta) were also very tasty. The atmosphere was also great. They played fun music, not too loud and not too quietly. Overall, a great experience. We almost went back the next day!
We made a 7 pm reservation for our out of town clients. It took 15 mins for the server to take our drink order by which time we knew what we wanted and ordered all our apps and food. We never say him again until I flagged him down for the check. He never came to see if anyone wanted another drink, he didn't check on our food, he didn't offer dessert menu. He was perfectly nice but he was just absent for the entire one hour and 40 minutes we were there, bar taking our order. No one checked on us or offered us more drinks. It felt like they were hoping we'd eat quickly and depart (the restaurant was empty by the time we left). The food was great as always but a ddisappointing experience.
Food was amazing. The cerviche was like nothing else I've ever had. Caesar was high quality. Fish was flavorful. Definitely worth eating here. Only downside was the noise as it was busy.
Very disappointed to spend 95.00 for an experience expecting the chef to talk to us. He only came by to certain people. It was extremely loud, too loud! Music was terrible, could not even hear it only the beating sound of drums. Toward end a jackhammer started up next door. HORRIBLE! And the food served family style, not acceptable. Will not repeat in future.
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