Encinitas restaurants you'll love

Top restaurants in Encinitas, California

Encinitas is between Carlsbad and Solana Beach. Full of rich history, arts and culture, and surfing, there’s always something to explore in this city. Enjoy some of the fun and food of Encinitas when you visit the Leucadia region or the bustling East Village. There are unique offerings to choose from such as authentic Asian cuisine, healthy-conscious cafes, and Mediterranean restaurants.

If you’re looking for comfort food you’ll find classic Italian eateries, fresh seafood, and traditional Mexican cuisine. Order delivery or takeout in Encinitas from local pizzerias, handmade ice cream shops, and local bistros. Everything from coffee to steak is available whenever your heart desires. Whether you’re in the mood for a trendy new date spot or casual restaurants for a quick bite, Encinitas has a palace for you.

Enjoy one of the many grills in the area for tasty drinks and satisfying meals, some featuring beverages from local wineries and breweries. For a rejuvenating outing with friends visit a coastal brewing company or a popular vineyard. There’s nothing better than spending time with people you love, gorgeous scenery, and craft beverages. However you explore Encinitas there are plenty of places to eat, drink, and relax.

Encinitas's top cuisines

Must-try Encinitas restaurants

Home & Away

485 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas

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Popular items
CHICKEN SANDWICH	$14.00
Smoked Chicken on Brioche Bun with House-made H&A Salsa Verde, Provolone & Gruyére, Tomatoes, Onions, and Bacon
CHICKEN FINGERS	$11.00
Buttermilk Marinated Fried Chicken Tenders with choice of sauce - Ranch, Blue Cheese, or BBQ sauce with Fries or Tots
FRIES	$3.00
Crisped to order, and seasoned to perfection

Nectarine Grove BakeHouse

2720 Via de la Valle Ste E110, Del Mar

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Popular items
Turkey + Avo	$15.00
Diestel turkey + 1/2 avocado + herb aioli + spring mix + tomatoes + red onion on a paleo baguette.
Sunshine Bowl	$15.00
The breakfast bowl of your dreams.... Japanese sweet potatoes + 2 Over easy eggs + Avocado + Sauteed pinach + Leeks + Choice of bacon, sausage or double avocado. GF, DF, P
Classic Avocado Toast	$12.00
Avocado + Tomatoes + Pickled Onions + Arugula + Feta + Sourdough GF, Vegan/DF- sub Vegan Mozzarella Organic Ingredients

TAPAS

The Roxy Encinitas

517 S COAST HWY 101, ENCINITAS

Avg 4.2 (649 reviews)

Popular items
Chef's Scramble	$13.00
scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, mushroom, kale, your choice: bacon or sausage, breakfast potato
Braised Beef Stroganoff	$28.00
tagliatelle pasta, mushroom brandy cream sauce, parmesan, roasted cremini mushroom
Chicken & Dumplings	$21.00
house made thyme biscuit, chicken veloute, crispy crackling

BBQ • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES

Sabor Brazilian Grill

215 S. El Camino Real Suite G, Encinitas

Avg 4.4 (2297 reviews)

Popular items
Kids Lil'Plate	$6.00
ONE grilled meat (tri-tip, beef sausage, chicken breast, or crispy fish), served with white rice, black beans, and French fries.
Picanha Plate	$17.00
Grilled picanha (top sirloin cap) serve along with white rice, black beans, grilled seasonal vegetables, and farofa (Brazilian Seasoning).
Picanha Prato-Feito	$18.00
One of the most popular day-to-day Brazilian dishes! White rice, black beans, French fries, and one egg over easy on top of our picanha steak.

Curated F&B

542 N coast hwy, Encinitas

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Popular items
Harvest Salad	$11.00
purple kale, butternut squash, pomegranate seeds, crispy garbanzo, white cucumber, pomegranate vinaigrette (GF, Vegan)
Prime NY Strip Loin	$28.00
grass fed beef, shaved brussels sprouts, brown butter sweet potato, pepita chimichurri, pepita cognac demi glace (GF)
Whiskey Punch for 2	$15.00
Bourbon, Black Tea, Lemon, Citrus Sugar

Trattoria i Trulli

830 southcoast hwy 101, Encinitas

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Rigatoni Pizzicotto	$20.00
Rigatoni pasta with spicy Italian sausage and bell peppers in a spicy tomato sauce
Romana	$8.00
Romaine, parmesan-rosemary croutons & shaved parmesan in homemade Caesar dressing
Insalata Della Casa	$7.00
Fresh organic greens, tomato, cucumber and carrots in our house made dressing

Modern Times [Encinitas]

466-470 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas

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Ethereal Embrace-12oz Can	$9.75
This Horchata-inspired mega dessert stout was lavished with massive-yet-meticulously-calculated amounts of coconut, vanilla, and cinnamon. It’s an explosion of dessert flavors that manages to be both decadent and refined. ABV: 12%
BA Burundi Nduwayezu-12oz Can	$5.00
If you’re currently in the market for a transcendently delicious caffeinated experience, you’ve picked up the right can for the job. This washed-process gem from Burundi’s Ngozi province was aged in bourbon barrels prior to roasting, resulting in an enchanting combination of deep plum and rich hazelnut, underscored by hints of Old Fashioned cocktail. We think you’ll be exceedingly pleased with your decision to purchase it.
Abaddon-19.2oz Can	$4.25
This Helles lager was brewed with German malts, hopped with Perle & Hallertau Mittelfruh, and naturally carbonated for a beautifully bright, effervescent character. It’s a majestically expressive take on a traditional style that’s both balanced and jaw-droppingly crushable. ABV: 4.8%

Nectarine Grove

948 N. Coast Hwy 101, San Diego

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Popular items
Fajita Bowl	$14.00
Choice of Base + seasoned sweet potatoes, black beans, sauteed bell peppers and onions, guacamole, spinach and grain free chips. Drizzled with a chipotle cashew cream. Cilantro lime dressing on the side. GF, DF, EF, Vegan, Paleo option (We use organic ingredients)
Cali Club Sandwich	$15.00
Pastured bacon, Diestel turkey, avocado, micro greens, cranberry chutney, jalapeno aioli, tomatoes, greens on a Paleo baguette GF, DF, Paleo, EF (We use organic ingredients)
Crispy Chicken Salad	$15.50
Plantain crusted chicken, avocado, dried cranberries, tomatoes, spinach, romaine, carrots, honey dijon dressing. GF, DF, Paleo (We use organic ingredients!)

Urge Gastropub and Commonhouse

255 Redel Rd, San Marcos

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Popular items
Onion Rings	$6.00
served with ketchup
Rodeo Burger
two 1/4 pound grass fed beef patties \| cheddar cheese \| chipotle aioli \| bacon \| onion rings \| LTO \| brioche bun
Kid Tenders
4 fried chicken tenders, served with choice of dip

Chiko

101 N Coast Hwy, Encinitas

Avg 4.8 (1911 reviews)

Popular items
Spicy Ribeye and Rice Cakes	$19.00
bulgogi ribeye, mushrooms, onion, gochujang sauce
Wok Blistered Chinese Broccoli	$10.00
mushrooms, ssamjang, cripsy garlic
Spicy Cumin Lamb Stir Fry	$19.00
wheat flour noodles, caramelized shallots, mushrooms

Raul's Shack

490 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas

Avg 4 (211 reviews)

Popular items
Large Mexico City Soup	$7.85
Same as above
Fish Soft Taco	$4.10
Batterd Cod Fish on Corn Tortilla
Egg Burrito (customize your burrito)	$3.75
Two Eggs and large Flour Tortilla

SANDWICHES • GRILL • CHICKEN • FRENCH FRIES

The Crack Shack - Encinitas

407 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas

Avg 4.1 (1820 reviews)

Popular items
Kid's Meal	$7.00
choice of nuggets, grilled chicken or grilled cheese + carrots or petite fries + a cookie & a kid's drink
Baja Chop	$11.00
cucumbers, guac, radishes, pickled onions, cotija cheese, tortilla strips, charred poblano dressing
Señor Croque	$12.00
fried Jidori breast, bacon, runny egg, white cheddar, miso-maple butter, artisan brioche

TACOS • FRENCH FRIES

Los Tacos

1450 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas

Avg 4.6 (1260 reviews)

Popular items
Spicy Surf & Turf Burrito	$12.25

Al Pastor Taco	$2.90

The King Bean Burrito	$6.50

SMOOTHIES • SANDWICHES

Healthy Creations Cafe

376 N El Camino Real, Encinitas

Avg 4.8 (3625 reviews)

Popular items
Roasted Mediterranean Chicken	$13.50
90% Organic Ingredients: Pesto, Goat cheese, chicken breast, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts. Served on our house made focaccia bread and grilled.
California	$12.50
Organic: Mediterranean marinated chicken or turkey, spring mix, avocado, tomatoes, havarti cheese, sun dried tomato aioli.
Kale Ceasar Salad	$13.00
Tender kale dressed in our paleo Caesar dressing (contains almonds), avocado, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and herbed grain free croutons.

GRILL

Death by Tequila

569 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas

Avg 4.1 (586 reviews)

Popular items
Grilled Spanish Octopus	$24.00
Mole Verde \| Zucchini \| Confit Potato \| Toasted Pepitas \| Pepita Oil \| Salsa Seca
Roasted Elote	$12.00
Grilled Corn \| Nopales \| Cotija \| Crema \| Salsa Fresca \| Cilantro + Bone Marrow $6
Aguachile	$16.00
Hibiscus Cured Hamachi \| Radish \| Fennel \| Chioggia

TACOS • SALADS • SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS

The Bier Garden

641 S Coast Hwy, Encinitas

Avg 4.7 (381 reviews)

Popular items
Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower	$12.00
Citrus Vinaigrette , Fresh Goat Cheese, Balsamic Glaze, Candied Pecans
Salmon Burger	$18.00
Pistachio Crusted Salmon Honey Glaze, Arugula, Garlic Aioli, Tomato, Fennel, Lime-Ginger Vinaigrette
Blackened Mahi Sandwich	$17.00
GRILLED BLACKENED MAHI, LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONION, CHIPOTLE REMOULADE, TOASTED SOURDOUGH

FRENCH FRIES

Priority Public House

576 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas

Avg 4.7 (467 reviews)

Popular items
Burger For the People	$14.50
grass fed organic beef, shredded romaine, onion, tomato, comes with fries or salad
Happy Wife Happy Life	$14.95
Organic Chicken, pesto, sun dried tomato, goat cheese, arugula
Grass Fed Flat Iron Steak & Frites	$27.95
house cut fries, gorgonzola butter

Tandoori Palace

257 N El Camino Real, K, Encinitas

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Popular items
Plain Naan	$3.00

Vegetable Samosa	$5.00

Saag Paneer	$14.99

Corner Pizza

1246 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas

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Popular items
Sausage Fest	$22.00
red, mozzarella, fennel sausage, sweet spanish paquillo peppers
Margarita Burrata	$21.00
red, fresh mozzarella, burrata, evoo, fresh basil
Caccio E Pepe	$23.00
white, garlic, mozzarella, ricotta, clarified butter, cracked pepper, Parmigiano Reggiano

Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas

1108 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas

Avg 4.3 (3579 reviews)

Popular items
Shrimp & Grits	$23.95

Pesto Chicken Flatbread	$15.95

BBQ Creole Mussels	$17.95

KC's Tandoor

1070 N El Camino Real, Suit A, Encinitas

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Popular items
Vegetable Samosa	$5.00

SEAFOOD • STEAKS

Valentina

810 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas

Avg 4.5 (286 reviews)

Naked Cafe

288 N El Camino Real, Encinitas

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MRKT Space Encinitas

782 NORTH COAST HIGHWAY 101 #1, ENCINITAS

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Popular items
Italian	$13.00
salami, capicola, mortadella, provolone, olive tapanade
MUSHROOM	$16.00
mushrooms, onion, mozzarella, taleggio, parmesan, truffle oil
Chicken Farro Salad	$16.00
roasted chicken, apple, cranberries, walnuts, farro, mixed greens, honey cider vinaigrette

Maurizio Trattoria Italiana

505 s coast hwy 101 Encinitas 92024, Encinitas

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Popular items
Carciofini alla Romana	$16.95

ORECCHIETTE SALSICCIA E FRIARIELLI	$20.95

POLLO PARMIGIANA	$22.95

Q'ero Restaurant

564 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas

Avg 4.3 (1416 reviews)

Chick N Hawk

145 Leucadia Blvd, Encinitas

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MRKTSPACE 101

782 N COAST HIGHWAY 101, ENCINITAS

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Forchettabouddit

252 North El Camino Real Ste 5, Encinitas

Encinitas restaurants you'll love

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Must-try Encinitas restaurants

Home & Away

No reviews yet

Nectarine Grove BakeHouse

No reviews yet

The Roxy Encinitas

Avg 4.2 (649 reviews)

Sabor Brazilian Grill

Avg 4.4 (2297 reviews)

Curated F&B

No reviews yet

Trattoria i Trulli

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Modern Times [Encinitas]

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Nectarine Grove

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Urge Gastropub and Commonhouse

No reviews yet

Chiko

Avg 4.8 (1911 reviews)

Raul's Shack

Avg 4 (211 reviews)

The Crack Shack - Encinitas

Avg 4.1 (1820 reviews)

Los Tacos

Avg 4.6 (1260 reviews)

Healthy Creations Cafe

Avg 4.8 (3625 reviews)

Death by Tequila

Avg 4.1 (586 reviews)

The Bier Garden

Avg 4.7 (381 reviews)

Priority Public House

Avg 4.7 (467 reviews)

Tandoori Palace

No reviews yet

Corner Pizza

No reviews yet

Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas

Avg 4.3 (3579 reviews)

KC's Tandoor

No reviews yet

Valentina

Avg 4.5 (286 reviews)

Naked Cafe

No reviews yet

MRKT Space Encinitas

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Maurizio Trattoria Italiana

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Q'ero Restaurant

Avg 4.3 (1416 reviews)

Chick N Hawk

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MRKTSPACE 101

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Forchettabouddit

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