31 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Solana Beach

“Nice brunch spot in Solana Beach near the train station.

The Crispy Parmesan Risotto & Honey Cured Bacon Benedict was quite enjoyable. The use of a risotto cake instead of an English muffin was fun, and the cake itself was tasty. Eggs were cooked nicely, and the bacon, arugula and béarnaise went well with it. The breakfast potatoes were solid, and I enjoyed the rosemary sourdough toast.

Tried a bite of the lemon ricotta pancake and the angus short rib & hash brown potato cakes - both were very good as well.“

“Shout out to Mac Williamson for his help in updating my logo and hooking me up with a company that provided a table runner quickly and inexpensively. Now I'm ready to exhibit at the SD Festival of Books!“

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

“An amazing roaster with a great selection of baked goods. Highly recommend the Cortado, chocolatey, smooth and made by an excellent staff! We always look forward to our visit! Excellent coffee“

“I’m really grateful to Carruth Cellars for accommodating us on such short notice. We had planned my sister’s wedding shower as a beach potluck, but when it started raining, we had to quickly find an alternative—and they were kind enough to let us come in and bring our own food and drinks, which truly saved the day.

That said, it was definitely a lively environment. The space was quite busy and loud, which made it a little challenging for a more intimate gathering. There were also a lot of children running around, which felt a bit unexpected for a winery setting.

Overall, we really appreciated their flexibility and hospitality during a stressful situation, even if the atmosphere wasn’t exactly what we had envisioned for the event.“

“The crabcake sandwich was delicious. Great atmosphere and selection of seafood.“

“Great burgers friendly service and good food.“

“One of the best steak experiences we have had any where. The food was amazing. Absolutely try the steak sampler boards I believe the smaller one is good for 2-3. It was really worth it. The bread was also amazing. The service was top notch. If looking for a exquisite steak experience this is the place.“

“After playing pickleball for a few hours we were ready for a drink. It was a little late and these guys were open a little later so we went here. They have a great menu, I had the 3 Citrus Gose, which won gold at the Great American Beer Festival, and it definitely deserved it! He went for the Blackberry Hibiscus Sour and that was also phenomenal. They have food out back so we had a pepperoni pizza and it was just a great way to end the evening. Larry was lots of fun to talk to, from beer to baseball to music he has stories. Definitely a great place to hang out if you're in the area!“

“the coffe and the pastries. i need to go back and try more delights from the menu.“

“Currently (March 29th)… I JUST found out that this place is closing. I’m so heartbroken. 💔 I just started coming more often for coffee in the morning before work. The place itself is absolutely gorgeous, bathrooms are super cute and clean, seating is great, and I’ve never had any issue with staff. This really was such a great place to just hang out, so sad to see it go.“

“Great local spot in Encinitas! Service was friendly and the food was great! Outdoor dining was nice, they had heaters for cold days and an umbrella when the sun is out! We got their special Benedict and it was tasty. I also enjoyed their Bloody Mary, wish I had a picture! Definitely stop by on the weekend and enjoy!“

“I had a 20 person event catered by Chef Patrick and it was phenomenal! Everything was wonderful. He and his staff were super attentive and fun to talk to. Really an amazing experience. Need to find an excuse now to host another Sushi event!!“

“Solana Beach Kitchen was amazing. Each dish was spectacular. Loved the Surf & Turf Nachos, the Calamari was the best I have ever had. The Mac n Cheese with brisket was a recommendation from the fabulous Tracy and it was incredibly delicious. Everything was so good that we returned the next night!! Highly recommend SB Kitchen.“

“The Naked Cafe serves delicious food. The morning we visited was very chaotic, saying they were short staffed. One staff member got a little snippy with a customer asking where to wait as there was no hostess. It was awkward for the people already seated. Their Encinitas location seems less busy and the staff seems less stressed and more friendly.“

“Truly fantastic coffee. I’m a New Yorker and truthfully Californians just don’t seem to do coffee well. Drip coffee seems to have America in a chokehold and getting a great espresso or any derivative of such (cortado, flat white, etc.) is worthless. We happend upon Lofty coffee and my boyfriend ordered the cortado. It came out perfect. To describe it in words would do it an injustice but I will still attempt: the espresso itself was so smooth and mixed with the milk perfectly - there was no separation at all. The milk was delicate - steamed but not airy nor watered down. The whole drink experience was so velvety - almost like sipping straight warmed cream. Truly I’ve never experienced anything like it.
I’m a daily coffee drinker and am deeply heartbroken I can’t have a Lofty’s cortado daily at home. Thank you for the wonderful experience.“

“Great food, friendly staff, great selection of adult beverages. Butcher shops.“

“I was staying in a VRBO near here and had eaten at all the recommended restaurants the past several days. I came here just to grab something for a late lunch and it was the best food I've had my entire trip. I've been to this area several times and I can't recommend it enough!“

“Tonight was our first time at Colosseo Cucina Italian. My husband and I really enjoyed it. It was a wonderful experience: the atmosphere, the delicious food and the live music with Dora Bonaventura. The fact that everyone at the restaurant spoke Italian was a nice touch for me. We will be back soon!“

“Great food…. I went here once a few years ago and said for my 50th is was coming back here and ordering from Rudy’s and I live In North Dakota, So around my birthday for 2 years I have been coming and ordering my favorite…. ❤️ Love Rudy’s Taco Shop ❤️“

“So good! Great service too!!“

“We LOVE this bar! Everyone we know has a life-changing story that took place in this iconic bar. The staff is so friendly, the guests are charming and the drinks are cheap. Can you ask for anything more? Oh yeah! It’s literally a block from the beach.“

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T’s Cafe is an absolute gem! The Bloody Mary is amazingly delicious—one of the best I’ve had. The create-your-own scramble with chorizo, cheddar, and sweet peppers was packed with flavor, and the skillet with eggs, home fries, bacon, and cheddar was hearty and perfectly cooked.

The menu offers a nice variety, the atmosphere is exactly what you want in a fun beach town cafe, and the service is excellent. Most importantly, the food is consistently delicious every single visit. Highly recommend stopping here!“

“Our barista was so nice and made our coffee so good, perfect temperature and flavor. Love the vibe, always a great place to get great coffee. My husband got the cedros scramble and he loved it! I would recommend it also if you want to use your computer to work or study.“

“Went in for a smoothie and it was tasty. Fresh, balanced, not too sweet

Lots of tempting healthy guilt-free options.. cold-pressed juices, acai bowls, and smoothies made with organic, local-ish ingredients

Cool spot overall, chill vibe“

“If you are in the fashion district of Solana Beach or going to a concert at the Belly Up and are looking for great little Sushi place, go to Kai Ola Sushi! My wife and I were looking for a place to get some food prior to a concert at the Belly Up and came upon this great little restaurant. The vibe and atmosphere is very cool, the Sushi was delicious, and the service was great! The Sushi chef was very personable and friendly and even educated us on some of the Sushi rolls he was preparing, while we sat and ate at the Sushi bar.“

“$10 for a sandwich in this economy is an absolute steal. I got the fig, bacon, and brie panini, which was a perfect combination after a hike. There was a slight taste of ginger, which I was confused about. I wish it was a little bit warmer, but it would’ve been cold if I had taken it to the beach anyway (which was my original plan). There are some really cute picnic benches outside and free water inside.“

“One of the best breweries in California. So many great choices for beer and way more variety and creativity than most breweries. They are known for much more than just IPAs and always seem to have something interesting and different on tap.
And then…the pizza. Pizza Port has a reputation for a reason. The crust, sauce, and cheese are excellent, and they are very generous with toppings. Everything tastes fresh and done right. Highly recommend coming for the pizza or beer or even better, both!“

“I ordered sashimi at the sushi bar for lunch also had 2 piece Ikura (salmon roe) and a soft shell crab appetizer. Fish was very fresh it was obvious since they were still breaking it down in front of me. 2 guys on the sushi bar 3 in the back and one waitress. I was probably 2nd customer and only person at the bar. I got a weird look from waitress when I asked for the bar and she had to ask one of the guys if it was ok. I soon realized that it was not a real sushi bar after I looked at the menu and realized that they did not have sashimi on the menu.
When I go to a new place I usually order sashimi before I look at a menu because I know what I want.
The place filled up quick and the one waitress was running hard but the guys at the bar took care of me. Fresh fish good beer and sake I was very happy.
Music was very loud and irritating some kind of pop but the guys had no problem turning it down (they did not like it either).
I found it strange that they were pre-cutting the fish into slices but I guess if you are doing production that makes sense, I just have never seen it.
I read a lot of the reviews and part of the problem is people going to a sushi bar for something other than sushi. On the other hand if a restaurant is going to offer it it should be good.

Spent $120 after tip but it was at the coast on pch so location and all. Not to much more than my normal spot maybe $20 or so.

I was happy with my dining experience.“

“Great walk up location with parking for 8 or so cars“

“We love coming here. We always make reservations to ensure seating because this is a popular place. Yesterday was busier than normal. There was a large group there and our table was squished next to the bar and in the sun. Was a little noisy and crowded but food and service is always great. This is the first time we experienced the noise and crowd, but yesterday was a gorgeous day. This may not be the best place to host large groups because space is limited here.“