Encinitas Restaurants

Vigilucci's - Encinitas

Address: 505 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
Vigilucci's - Encinitas
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Owner Roberto Vigilucci grew up in Milan, Italy. So it should come as no surprise that dining in one of his three restaurants is like taking a mini vacation to Italy. The combination of authentic Italian cuisine, Italian wait staff, and award winning wine selections provide a truly unique and memorable experience.

Firenze Trattoria

Address: 162 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA 92024
$$ Special Offer
Sit at a table at Firenze Trattoria and let yourself be transported to Italy. The quaint Italian restaurant, tucked in the hills of Encinitas, seems worlds away from the bustle of San Diego. Whether you choose to dine on the soothing outdoor patio or calm, or inside the elegant interior dining room, you are sure to feel at ease. The cuisine is as authentic as the space, with an extensive menu of savory Italian fare including alluring pastas and risottos, fresh, flavorful fish, and tempting house specialties such as Veal Scaloppini, Chicken Piccata, and Eggplant Parmesan. An extensive, Italian-centric wine …

Tomiko

Address: 87 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA 92024
Tomiko
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Overlooking beautiful Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, Tomiko offers a well–rounded and approachable menu of traditional Japanese and contemporary Asian cuisine. While Tomiko’s sushi is the featured attraction, the chefs work hard to please all guests, with items like lamb chops and filet mignon on the menu. The sushi bar and lounge provide a casually-elegant setting that is a destination in itself. The full service bar mixes up playful signature drinks like the Moonlight Cooler, and serves from a rich selection of sakes, wines, and beers. The restaurant focuses on healthy and environmentally conscious foods, utilizing sustainable fish, gluten-free products, and …

D Street Bar and Grill

Address: 485 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
D Street Bar and Grill
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With a motto like “good times , great food” you can’t go wrong. Located in Encinitas along South Coast Highway 101, and open daily until 1:30am, D Street Bar and Grill is the place to stop by for a drink with friends, Taco Tuesday, or meal with the whole family. D Street sits at the heart of Encinitas and is situated only a short walk from the beach and eccentric local shops. This venue genuinely accentuates San Diego’s relaxed beach culture and is a local favorite.

Bentley's Steak and Chop

Address: 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd Suite C-10, Encinitas, CA 92024
Bentley's Steak and Chop
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‘High quality’ is the first thing you think of when hearing the name Bentley’s. Located in Encinitas, the restaurant serves beautifully cured and braised meats, with some of the freshest seafood and poultry along the coast. The Bentley’s dining room and outdoor patio have space between tables so that guests can have a private conversation or romantic evening. The restaurant’s ambiance and décor is that of a “classic” steakhouse; they provide a kids menu, and can accommodate up to 50 guests for a private event. Bentley’s cuisine mixes flavors and textures that excite palates and offers the option of creating …

Honey's Bistro & Bakery

Address: 632 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
Honey's Bistro & Bakery
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Honey’s Bistro and Bakery is surely one of San Diego’s hidden treasures. The restaurant, noted only by its burgundy red onning and forest green umbrellas sits nestled between some of Encinitas’ most eclectic boutiques on Highway 101. The café is open from 5:30am until 3:00pm daily and provides an outrageous menu of mouthwatering selections including everything from a mug of their fresh coffee and an in house baked scone, to their signature soups, salads, omelets, and other various breakfast and lunch entrees. Honey’s offers something delectable for all customers and is a delightful place to bring “out of towners”. The …

Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - Encinitas

Address: 315 South Coast Highway 101, San Diego, CA 92024
Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - Encinitas
$ Outdoor Seating
Just minutes from Moonlight Beach (off of S. Coast Highway) is Leucadia Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant, a North County local destination for classic Italian food in a relaxed setting. Bottomless baskets of freshly baked garlic bread are served complimentary to further satisfy your Italian cravings of gourmet pizzas, pastas, and submarine sandwiches. As the original location for this pizzeria establishment in Encinitas, Leucadia has been serving delectable Italian entrees for 25 years. Chef A.J. Mortazavi’s culinary talent is showcased weekly as he offers test menu items which are sold throughout the week. Don’t forget dessert—especially when Pastry Chef Nikki Schaeffer …

Q'ero

Address: 564 South Coast Highway 101, San Diego, CA 92024
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Q’ero restaurant demonstrates a feeling of warmth and pride by providing authentic Peruvian and South American cuisine in a cozy environment. This is not your average dining experience; Q’ero puts vigor and affection into each dish. Launch your meal off by trying Ensaladas that have ingredients that have been marinated or caramelized. Come in Tuesday through Friday for lunch and pair one item with your choice of Amici or Beteraba salad for a sensible cost. “Don Cucho” and “Mixto” are examples of several popular Ceviches made with only the freshest ingredients that are 100% gluten free. There are also other …

Trattoria i Trulli

Address: 830 South Coast Highway 101, San Diego, CA 92024
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Trattoria i Trulli pairs fresh ingredients with traditional Italian tastes and welcomes all to dine in a warm, hospitable atmosphere. Great pride is taken in the extensive and meticulously chosen international wine list which helps provide the best experience Encinitas has to offer. There are international white and red wines from Santa Maria, Paso Robles, Germany, St. Lucia and many other regions of the world. Sit inside the enchanting dining room or on the exclusive patio overlooking Italian shops, buildings and an urban neighborhood. Come in for lunch or dinner and choose from a wide variety of entrees which include …

Solace & The Moonlight Lounge

Address: 25 East E Street, San Diego, CA 92024
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Solace & The Moonlight Lounge is situated in the heart of Encinitas, just off the historic Highway 101 by Moonlight Beach. This is the perfect place for folks who love tasty, innovative food with no artificial ingredients or sugars. The restaurant is a revelation in the making thanks to personal dedication and the use of wholesome ingredients and unique liquors. Now serving Saturday and Sunday brunch featuring seared albacore chop chop, oysters, black mussels and jumbo Mexican white shrimp, come celebrate the weekend and sip on a variety of exciting drink specials such as Bloody Marys, CoCo Mojitos or the …

Yu Me Ya Sake House- Encinitas

Address: 1246 North Coast Highway 101, San Diego, CA 92024
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Every family member at Yu Me Ya Sake House puts their heart into providing consistent, high-quality, home-style Japanese cuisine, and the cozy dining room accentuates a philosophy of family dining. Try refreshing cold and hot appetizers from the extensive menu, followed by Vegetable, California, and Crunchy Sushi Rolls, which can be customized and served with brown rice upon request. Yu Me Ya Sake House also offers potatoes, calamari and chicken, breaded and deep-fried on a stick for a low price every day of the week. Explore a plentiful sake menu including a variety of grades from different regions throughout Japan, …

El Callejon

Address: 345 S Coast Highway 101, San Diego, CA 92024
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El Callejon is not only an authentic Mexican restaurant but a Tequila Museum, with one of the largest Tequila collections in the world! Combination entrees are available such as the Enchilada, Tamale y Taco which includes one chicken enchilada with green sauce, one tamale wrapped in a banana leaf and filled with rajas or pollo con mole, and one carne asada taco always served with rice and beans. Taco Tuesdays feature tasty street tacos and Baja tacos for low prices. Every day Happy Hour from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. offers house margaritas, draft beers and an extensive appetizer menu …

Robbie's

Address: 530 North Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

Union Kitchen & Tap

Address: 1108 South Coast Highway 101, San Diego, CA 92024

Nobu Gourmet

Address: 315 South Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
Nobu Gourmet
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Do you want oysters on the half shell by the fire, a Kirin with sashimi while watching the game on a big screen, or hand rolls served to you in an intimate room, surrounded by Shoji screens? Nobu Gourmet in Encinitas is your place for all of these culinary cravings. At Nobu Gourmet – a sushi bar with several personalities and extensive menu of noodles, grilled fish and meats, not to mention the sakes available – there are almost too many good things to choose from, and enticing fare for everyone.

Savory

Address: 267 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024