Encinitas Restaurants

Best Restaurants in Encinitas, CA

Restaurants in Encinitas

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Pacific Coast Grill
918
American, Seafood, Sushi££ - £££
Le Papagayo
339
Latin££ - £££
Union Kitchen and Tap
308
American, Bar, Pub££ - £££
Chart House
589
American, Seafood££££
Ki's Restaurant
223
American, Healthy££ - £££
Firenze Trattoria
109
Italian, Pizza££ - £££
Herb & Sea
32
American, Seafood££ - £££
Buona Forchetta
40
Italian, Pizza, Neapolitan, Campania££ - £££
Valentina
14
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Spanish££ - £££
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Seaside Market
362
American££ - £££
Fish 101
533
American, Seafood££ - £££
Encinitas Fish Shop
270
American, Seafood££ - £££
Pacific Coast Grill
918
American, Seafood, Sushi££ - £££
Le Papagayo
339
Latin££ - £££
Pipes Cafe
245
American, Cafe£
Union Kitchen and Tap
308
American, Bar, Pub££ - £££
101 Diner
195
American, Cafe, Diner££ - £££
The 3rd Corner
245
American, Wine Bar££ - £££
Honey Bistro & Bakery
132
American, Cafe££ - £££
Budget-friendly bites
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Seaside Market
362
American££ - £££
Fish 101
533
American, Seafood££ - £££
Pacific Coast Grill
918
American, Seafood, Sushi££ - £££
Encinitas Fish Shop
270
American, Seafood££ - £££
Le Papagayo
339
Latin££ - £££
Union Kitchen and Tap
308
American, Bar, Pub££ - £££
101 Diner
195
American, Cafe, Diner££ - £££
Cicciotti's
291
Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Wine Bar££ - £££
Las Olas Mexican Restaurant
381
Mexican, Southwestern, Latin££ - £££
The 3rd Corner
245
American, Wine Bar££ - £££
Cheap eats
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Pipes Cafe
245
American, Cafe£
The Taco Stand
117
Mexican, Latin, Fast food£
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
285
American, Cafe£
Encinitas Cafe
121
American, Cafe, Diner£
El Pueblo Mexican Food - Cardiff
51
Mexican, Latin, Fast food, Spanish£
Kotija JrTaco Shop
45
Mexican, Latin, Spanish£
Delivery Available
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Seaside Market
362
American££ - £££
Pacific Coast Grill
918
American, Seafood, Sushi££ - £££
Encinitas Fish Shop
270
American, Seafood££ - £££
Union Kitchen and Tap
308
American, Bar, Pub££ - £££
Cicciotti's
291
Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Wine Bar££ - £££
Lotus Cafe and Juice Bar
193
American, Cafe, Healthy££ - £££
Ki's Restaurant
223
American, Healthy££ - £££
Honey Bistro & Bakery
132
American, Cafe££ - £££
Q'ero Restaurant
210
Peruvian, Latin££ - £££
Lobster West
146
American, Seafood££ - £££
Outdoor Seating Available
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Seaside Market
362
American££ - £££
Fish 101
533
American, Seafood££ - £££
Pacific Coast Grill
918
American, Seafood, Sushi££ - £££
Encinitas Fish Shop
270
American, Seafood££ - £££
Le Papagayo
339
Latin££ - £££
Pipes Cafe
245
American, Cafe£
101 Diner
195
American, Cafe, Diner££ - £££
Cicciotti's
291
Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Wine Bar££ - £££
Ki's Restaurant
223
American, Healthy££ - £££
Top Restaurants in Encinitas
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American, Cafe££ - £££
9.7 mi
Oceanside
Casual eatery with a menu reflecting Latino influence. Highlights include a Chili Verde omelet, crispy hash browns, and a dog-friendly patio.
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French, Wine Bar££££Menu
8.5 mi
Carlsbad
Italian culinary tradition is honored here with dishes like Sea Bass, Short Ribs, and Angus Burger. Sophisticated atmosphere complemented by a selection of wines and homemade mint ice cream.
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American, Cafe££ - £££
3.8 mi
Solana Beach
Enjoy a relaxed outdoor dining experience featuring a variety of breakfast dishes, standard fare, and a full bar. The serene back patio and dog-friendly policy add to its charm.
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American, Cafe££ - £££Menu
8.5 mi
Carlsbad
For health-conscious diners, the establishment serves up a variety of vegan and gluten-free dishes, highlighted by breakfast burritos and a selection of mimosas in a chic, relaxed setting with a cozy back patio.
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American££ - £££Menu
8.6 mi
Carlsbad
Balancing tradition and creativity, this eatery presents an outdoor ambiance and a menu highlighted by grilled broccoli, smoked brisket, and tender steaks, alongside fresh seafood like sea bass and octopus.
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American, Seafood££ - £££
6 mi
Del Mar
Seafood dishes, including a notable seafood pot and crispy calamari, pair with ocean views at this dining spot, where the seafood chowder and Hula Pie are local favorites.
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American, Bar££ - £££Menu
6 mi
Del Mar
Beachfront dining offering a selection of seafood dishes, including sea bass and calamari, complemented by scenic ocean views. Brunch favorites and seafood salads also feature.
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Italian, American££££
7.6 mi
Carlsbad
Seafood and steakhouse with ocean views, known for its variety of dishes such as carbonara and cioppino, and a complimentary creme brulee.
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Mexican, Latin££ - £££Menu
2.3 mi
Carlsbad
Mexican cuisine with a variety of spicy and flavorful dishes, including notable enchiladas and Mole Poblano. Features a festive patio atmosphere and complimentary chips and salsa.
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American, Seafood££ - £££Menu
2.4 mi
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Coastal dining with ocean views, serving a variety of seafood like sea bass and calamari, complemented by a selection of sushi and bread pudding dessert.
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American, Contemporary££ - £££Menu
6.2 mi
Del Mar
Oceanview dining featuring a selection of dishes such as filet, ravs, Ahi Poke, and Salmon. Pet-friendly patio and private rooftop available.
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Italian££ - £££
8.5 mi
Carlsbad
Relaxed eatery featuring acclaimed sea bass and vegan penne, with a menu that includes rock shrimp and crème brûlée. Complimentary treats mark special occasions in a pleasant setting.
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American, Seafood££ - £££
6.2 mi
Del Mar
Overlooking scenic views, this dining spot serves a seafood-centric menu featuring dishes like grilled octopus salad and mussels in Thai curry, alongside a selection of salads. Sunset views add to the ambiance.
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American, Cafe££ - £££Menu
4.2 mi
Carlsbad
Variety of breakfast options, from omelettes to pancakes with a nod to Mexican flavors. Notable for unique pancake choices, homemade biscuits, and sourdough bread. Portions are generous, featuring dishes like Fried Chicken and Waffles.
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American, Diner££ - £££Menu
5.7 mi
Carlsbad
Embracing a 1950s theme, this diner serves up classic American cuisine, featuring burgers, shakes, and a selection of breakfast items, within its nostalgic, retro-styled interior.
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Mexican, Southwestern££ - £££Menu
5.6 mi
Carlsbad
Upscale Mexican eatery presents a stylish ambiance with a focus on dishes like warm queso, nachos, and the Pollo Asado Burrito. Notable are the quality beans and recommended reservations.
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American, Brew Pub££ - £££Menu
5.5 mi
Carlsbad
Casual dining spot featuring a unique array of dishes, including Ahi Tuna fish tacos and seasoned fries, complemented by a diverse microbrew selection. Enjoyable for family gatherings and social happy hours.
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Italian, Pizza££ - £££
8.4 mi
Carlsbad
Casual dining near the beach with a focus on seafood and pasta, like sea bass and lobster ravioli. Ocean views complement the experience, alongside noteworthy tiramisu.
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American, Seafood££ - £££
5.6 mi
Carlsbad
Seafood-focused menu with highlights such as Spanish octopus, crab, and fresh oysters. Offers outdoor dining and a variety of fish entrees, including a notable seafood platter.
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Varied menu with an emphasis on generous portions and a selection of seafood and salads. Notable for its lobster roll, tapas, and scenic views in a vibrant neighborhood setting.
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American, Cafe££ - £££
8.4 mi
Carlsbad
Offering a selection of breakfast items, including omelets and blueberry pancakes, complemented by sticky buns with nuts and raisins, and a notable pasta salad side. Outdoor patio available.
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American££ - £££Menu
7.5 mi
San Diego
Serving a selection of salads and heartwarming dishes like mac n cheese and salmon, complemented by an outdoor patio lined with new plants for a pleasant dining experience.
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American, Cafe££ - £££
Offering an evolving menu featuring a celebrated chorizo dish, this restaurant provides a diverse breakfast selection and a tranquil outdoor dining atmosphere.
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American, Seafood££ - £££Menu
5.1 mi
Solana Beach
Enjoy freshly prepared seafood dishes, including praised clam chowder and trout, in a downtown setting adjacent to a park. Sourdough bread and quart-sized chowders are among the offerings.
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