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
Nectarine Grove BakeHouse - Del Mar
2720 Via de la Valle Ste E110, Del Mar
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Sunshine Bowl | $16.00 |
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 | |
Fall Spice Iced Coffee | $6.00 |
Fall spices + espresso + choice of milk | |
Breakfast Sandwich | $14.00 |
English muffin + Spinach + NG aioli (slightly spicy, slightly sweet) + Avocado + 1 egg + Choice of bacon, double avocado or vegan bacon +$1. GF, DF, NF Organic Ingredients |
Trattoria i Trulli
830 southcoast hwy 101, Encinitas
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Capellini alla Checca | $19.00 |
Capellini pasta in a light tomato sauce with tomatoes, basil & fresh mozzarella | |
Linguine Mediterraneo | $24.00 |
Fresh clams, mussels and shrimp in white wine or tomato sauce over linguine | |
Fettuccine Primavera | $19.00 |
Seasonal vegetables in your choice of cream or tomato sauce |
The Hamburger Hut
576 North Coast Highway 101, Encinitas
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Jabba Hut Fries | $12.99 |
Our Take on Carne Asada Fries Two Cheesy Beef patties, 10K Sauce, Grilled onions, pickles, all on a tray of fries | |
Double Hut Burger | $11.99 |
2 x 3 oz patty, American Cheese, Iceberg Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, 10,000 Island, Pickles All on a Hawaiian Roll | |
Hut Burger | $9.99 |
Nearly a quarter pound of all natural Brandt Beef, American Cheese, Iceberg Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, 10,000 Island. All on a Hawaiian Roll. |
Modern Times Beer
466-470 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas
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SMASH BURGER | $16.00 |
DELUXE: IMPOSSIBLE PATTY • CHAO CHEESE • SHREDDED LETTUCE • SHALLOT JAM • SMOKY SEITAN • THOUSAND ISLAND • PICKLE • BUTTER STEAMED BUN • HANDFUL OF FRIES - CLASSIC: IMPOSSIBLE PATTY • CHAO CHEESE • YELLOW MUSTARD • KETCHUP • PICKLE • MINCED ONION • BUTTER STEAMED BUN 100% plant-based. | |
MUNCHWRAP | $14.00 |
SEASONED IMPOSSIBLE TACO MIX • CHEESE SAUCE • CREAMY CHIPOTLE SAUCE • CRISPY CORN TOSTADA • SHREDDED LETTUCE • PICO • COCONUT LIME CREMA • WRAPPED & GRILLED IN A FLOUR TORTILLA | 100% plant based. | |
TUNA MELT | $15.00 |
CHICKPEA TUNA SALAD · CHEESE · PICKLES · TOMATO · GARLIC MAYO · TOASTED BRIOCHE · HANDFUL OF FRIES | 100% plant-based |
Encinitas Fish Shop - 1010 S Coast Hwy 101
1010 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
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*Jumbo Shrimp Taco | $7.50 |
Jumbo Shrimp Taco w/Shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, mixed cheeses and house cilantro white sauce on your choice of flour or corn tortilla | |
Fish Shop Shrimp | $12.50 |
Shrimp marinated in Fish Shop Seasoning, sautéed and served with chipotle aioli dipping sauce **No Modifications** | |
Add Utensils and Condiments | $0.00 |
Please select this option if you would like us to include pairing condiments and utensils to your order. All bags will include napkins. |
Nectarine Grove - 948 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
948 N. Coast Hwy 101, San Diego
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Fajita Bowl | $16.50 |
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) | |
Roasted Veggie Bowl | $16.50 |
Choice of Base + seasoned sweet potatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, chili lime pepitas, herbed cashew cheese with a lemon vinaigrette on the side. Drizzled with a balsamic redux. GF, DF, Vegan, EF, Paleo option (We use organic ingredients) | |
Avo + Turkey Sandwich | $17.00 |
Diestel turkey, avocado, greens, herb aioli, red onion, tomatoes on paleo baguette GF, DF, Paleo (We use organic ingredients) |
Chiko - Encinitas
101 N Coast Hwy, Encinitas
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Korean Fried Wings | $14.00 |
6 small wings either dry spiced (gluten free) or spicy soy glaze | |
Smashed Salmon | $18.00 |
black bean butter, wild mushrooms, seasonal veg, side of rice | |
Pork & Kimchi Potstickers (5) | $10.00 |
apple kimchi, sesame dipping sauce, scallion |
Forchettabouddit - 252 North El Camino Real Ste 5
252 North El Camino Real Ste 5, Encinitas
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BOLOGNESE | $16.00 |
Your choice of pasta with marinara meat sauce | |
OZONE PARK | $0.00 |
PEPPERONI | |
PACIFIC AVE | $14.00 |
SPICY SALAMI CALABRESE, MUSHROOMS, BLACK OLIVES, JALAPENO |
TACOS • FRENCH FRIES
Los Tacos - Encinitas
1450 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas
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Original Breakfast Burrito | $11.55 |
Choice of meat with eggs, cheese and seasoned potatoes. | |
Al Pastor Taco | $3.40 |
Bottled Water | $2.85 |
SMOOTHIES • SANDWICHES
Healthy Creations Cafe
376 N El Camino Real, Encinitas
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Roasted Mediterranean Chicken | $16.50 |
90% Organic Ingredients: Pesto, Goat cheese, chicken breast, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts. Served on our house made focaccia bread and grilled, served with side salad | |
Breakfast Egg Sammie | $13.00 |
Organic: pastured egg, spinach, havarti cheese, garlic aioli with choice of: bacon, turkey sausage, or double avo on a house made GF english muffin, side of fruit. | |
Mint Chip Smoothie | $10.50 |
Our most popular smoothie! Bananas, coconut water, mint, vanilla, spinach, sprouted cashews, apple, dates, hemp seeds, cocao nibs, veggie protein. |
The Taco Stand - Encinitas
642 S COAST HWY 101, ENCINITAS
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CAMARON TACO | $4.29 |
GRILLED SHRIMP, MELTED CHEESE, AVOCADO, CABBAGE, TOMATO, CHIPOTLE SALSA | |
BAJA TACO | $3.50 |
BATTERED FISH, CABBAGE, TOMATO, ONION, CILANTRO, CHIPOTLE SALSA | |
CHURROS | $4.00 |
3PC FRESH CHURROS |
Temaki Bar -
575 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas
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Lobsta Queen Roll | $16.00 |
Lobster, Caviar, Crispy Onion | |
Sashimi Bluefin Tuna Toro | $10.00 |
Mexico | |
Moonlight Roll | $12.00 |
Spicy Tuna, Shiso, Bubu Arare |
URBN - Encinitas - Encinitas
764 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas
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Small Polpetta con Provolone | $25.00 |
Small red pie, provolone, meatball, ricotta, basil | |
Small Eggplant Parm | $24.00 |
Small red pie, parm crusted eggplant, basil, fresh mozz, San Marzano tomato | |
Small Marg | $24.00 |
Small red pie, San Marzano tomato, basil, fresh mozz, parm |
Sushi Lounge - Encinitas
461 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas
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Miso Soup | $3.75 |
A traditional soybean broth with tofu, seaweed, green onion, shiitake mushrooms *Not vegetarian | |
Tuna/Maguro Nigiri | $7.50 |
2 pc sushi | |
Happy Wife Roll | $16.95 |
Tempura sweet potato, spicy yellowtail, cucumber with salmon, albacore, avocado, fresh cilantro and thin jalapeno slice on top, truffle "happy wife" sauce |
Osteria Tavi - Osteria Tavi
828 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
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MARGHERITA CLASSICA | $20.00 |
TABLESIDE PIZZETE PRESENTATION OF BURRATA FRESH OREGANO BASIL EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL | |
UNI LINGUINI | $32.00 |
LINGUINE WITH A TOMATO CREAM SAUCE, ANCHOVY, AND SEA URCHIN SAUCE | |
HEIRLOOM TOMATO BURRATA CAPRESE | $20.00 |
heirloom tomatoes and burrata served with a hazelnut romesco and sage vinaigrette |
Hooked On Sushi - Encinitas -
272 N El Camino Real, Encinitas
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Chicken Bowl | $12.00 |
grilled marinated chicken fillet w/ teriyaki sauce. served over rice and garnished w/ vegetables. | |
Eel [Unagi] Nigiri | $6.00 |
2 pcs nigiri sushi | |
Alice In Wonderland Roll (vegetarian) | $15.00 |
[in] tempura tofu, asparagus [out] mushroom, avocado, seared w/ sesame oil (All rolls may contain sesame seeds & green onions.) |
Birdseye Kitchen
540 North Coast HWY 101, Encinitas
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Yellow curry | $18.00 |
onions, bell pepper, carrots, potatoes. GF | |
Fried imperial rolls Pork | $8.00 |
taro, mung bean thread noodles, vegetables, pork w/plum sauce. 4 pcs. gluten-free | |
Phad Thai | $17.00 |
tamarind, egg, bean sprouts, scallions, crushed peanuts. GF |
Corner Pizza - Leucadia - 1246 N Coast Hwy 101
1246 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
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Padrino Salad | $15.00 |
raddichio, garbanzo beans, red onion, mozzarella, salami, cherry tomatoes, vinegar & oil dressing | |
Lemon + Pesto | $25.00 |
white base, garlic, mozzarella, pesto, lemon, red onions | |
Margarita Burrata | $25.00 |
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, burrata, evoo, fresh basil, parmigiano-reggiano. |
Sip-N-Sea Cafe - 1488 N. Coast Highway 101
1488 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas
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Classic Milk Tea | $5.45 |
Specialty Assam black tea hand-shaken with our house non-dairy creamer and sugar. | |
Acai Bowl | $12.95 |
Organic Brazilian Açaí topped with fresh seasonal fruit, organic gluten-free granola and local honey Toppings Include: Strawberry, Blueberry (or Blackberry), Banana, Organic Gluten-Free Granola, Coconut Shavings, Honey Bowl Size: 16 ounces | |
PB n' Acai | $9.95 |
Blended: Organic Acai, Blueberry, Strawberry, Banana, Date, Whey Protein, Peanut Butter, Organic Acai Juice, Pineapple Juice |
The Crack Shack - Encinitas
407 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas
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Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie | $2.50 |
housemade, with love |
SEAFOOD • STEAKS
Valentina - 810 N Coast Hwy 101
810 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
Breakfast Republic - BR Encinitas
251 North El Camino Real, Encinitas
Raul's Shack - 490 S Coast Highway 101
490 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas
The Cottage Encinitas - 127 N El Camino Real #H
127 N El Camino Real #H, Encinitas
1st Street Bar - 656 S. Coast Hwy 101 Ste. F104
656 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas
Masala street - 1070 N El Camino Real, Suit A
1070 N El Camino Real, Suit A, Encinitas
GRILL
Death by Tequila - Downtown Encinitas
569 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
TACOS • SALADS • SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS
The Bier Garden - Encinitas
641 S Coast Hwy, Encinitas
Naked Cafe - Encinitas
288 N El Camino Real, Encinitas
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