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Chick & Hawk

3.9 (166 reviews)
Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
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Casual
Happy hour specials

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Richard R.

Chick and Hawk in Encinitas is a cool spot. Tony Hawk's restaurant lives up to the hype. The chicken sandwich was really good. Well seasoned, great texture, and has just the right kick of spice. The vibe fits Encinitas perfectly. Casual, fun, and easy to enjoy!

Beers March 2026
Michelle F.

Apparently I'm on a San Diego legends owned restaurant vibe at the moment. Visited Chick & Hawk on a Saturday for lunch. The space is cool, with a 90s skating theme. Neon lights, black and white skating videos on small TV's. We got seated on the "rail" which is an outdoor covered patio. They have a good selection of beers. And, a small but mighty menu. I ordered the Birdman and it was simply delicious. It was big and somehow I managed to eat most of it. You can order fries on the side. We also had some pickled veggies which were fun. The service was amazing. Kind, professional, and on it! Great job. So happy we got to check out Chick & Hawk. I failed at photos this time around with the exception of the drinks menu.

The Birdman was very nice.
Craig W.

Hot chicken sandwiches are springing up everywhere and this place serves up a good one. The chicken is juicy and there is a lot of flavor in this creation. It is messy but I'm good with it. You can pick your spice level. I was told the highest level was a 10 out of 10 on the spice chart. I would suggest it is more of an 8. I was also told that there is a spicier level which you can order off the menu but that one might be a bridge too far even for a spice nut like me. I absolutely loved the duck fries (or "frites"). They are very crispy and delicious. The regular fries are terrific, too. If you like, you can order half portions of each. Other than ketchup, you have to pay extra for sauces. The house ranch sauce is very nice and I recommend it. The beer and cocktail menu is very strong. A lot of the cocktails sounded very interesting but I passed on the booze during this visit. The inside is very funky and very, very loud. I'm not sure if they were angling for an edgy atmosphere but the music was simply a tad too loud. There is plenty of patio seating. As everyone has noted, parking is really rough but that is the case for a lot of restaurants in this area. We parked on the dirt west of the train tracks near PCH and hoofed it. A lot of people seem to think the fish sandwich is even better than the chicken sandwich. But for the price (over $20), I probably would give the fish sandwich a try. Good sandwiches, excellent fries, and the music is too damn loud. Give them a try.

Alfonso D.

Had to stop by and try their chicken sandwich, and let me tell you -- this place did not disappoint. By far one of the best chicken sandwiches I've had here in San Diego. If you're in the area, definitely stop by and treat yourself to a great chicken sandwich. The service was really good, the staff was very attentive, and the food came out fast. Overall, it was a great experience. Hopefully next time I can meet Tony Hawk -- one of my favorite skateboarders from back in the day!

Duckfat fries, 350 Birdman, 180 Birdman with pickles on the side
Marc B.

It's been a minute since Chick & Hawk has been in development but now that it's wide open, we dropped in from some grub at a lunch sesh. My Birdman chicken sammie was premium, but the cost was pretty steep ($18 each). The fried chicken thigh was massive and the combo of slaw and hand-made kimchi Comeback sauce was rad. You pick how spicy you want your Birdman based on board rotations: 180, 360, 720 or 900. My 180 came in a flashy brioche bun, without pickles (as requested), in a tight paper wrapper. Tip: keep the wrapper on. If you don't, the Birdman has the potential to get all over the place and gnarly. The spicy duckfat fries were steezy and def my fave; wide-shaped with a little kick and powdery flavoring that made your hands mango-ish. In addition to ketchup, the hand-made Cool Ranch was alright and the Comeback was super sick (aka great). The server blanked on mentioning that each sauce was an extra $2.50, but it came up on the bill. Also, they have a solid combo of table-side napkins and wetnaps. The parking is super sketchy. There are only a handful of spots and I didn't eye any street parking. Our server was super nice, friendly and helpful. Huge props for having street art on and around the building. The one on the back wall is by @ObeyGiant.

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John M.

Tony Hawk's new restaurant. I grew up skating during Hawk's rise in dominance , my brother was a pro (still is actually), we had a huge half pipe in our backyard and we idolized Tony Hawk and Powell Peralta skateboards. So when I heard Tony was opening a skate themed chicken sandwich place, I had to try...(There's a pizza place a block away called Johnny Radz which is also inter-related with Mike McGill - Powell Peralta and The Search for Animal Chin skate movie... If you know what I'm talking about, you absolutely cannot pass up these two spots). I ordered the chicken sandwich with the heat level of 720... There is a 900 level but the server said it is "ghost pepper hot" and I opted to go down 180 of a spin to the 720. It was plenty hot and I loved it. If you dont like it HOT maybe go down another notch. The heat levels are degrees of a turn on a skateboard 180,360,720,900. (no 540?) We also got the duck fat cajun fries.... These were great... Crispy and perfect... My only gripe is that it is a bit pricey. I think the sandwich should come with a side (fries,salad,etc) instead of being a la carte. I will go back and try to 900 heat level just to see but I hope they either expand the menu a little or offer a little more value for the price.

Duck Fat Fries
James K.

Finally made it over here... First thing to consider is parking. Come early or be prepared to park offsite. The lot is micro and if you have anything bigger than a 4 door car it can be tough. Walking in though...greeted with a smile and seated right away. The service was great and attentive. We both got the birdman (really a must on the first visit) 720 heat. The heat was perfect for me but I could definitely see it being a bit much for someone. Also orders the duck fat fries. Also, super good. Technically this food is a far cry from my normal diet (I knew this going in) but it was still pretty good. Definitely worth a stop to check it out!

Samyukta S.

Got dinner here tonight after spending the day in Encinitas! This restaurant has a quirky, fun skate park design. There is a bar with extensive cocktail options. Indoor space is tiny but they have closed and open patios for additional seating. Seating in general feels a little crowded. My friends and I all ordered their signature "Birdman" fried chicken sandwich at a 720 spice level. I didn't find it very spicy at all; it had a pleasant flavor and the chicken was cooked to perfection! Perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The slaw and sauce complimented it very well. Yum. We also got a large order of duck fat fries to share, which was a little too fatty for my taste.

Chicken sandwich. Birdman 360
Javier B.

Encinitas North county Fried chicken sandwich Retro skating vibe Indoor and outdoor seating Restrooms outside Small parking lot Small waiting line Order through a server Amex accepted Minimal vegan option Alcohol is served

Duck fat fries
Shasta L.

A Beautiful overcast Saturday afternoon at the beach. I was actually able to park in the lot that was nice since it was our first time here and we were able to be seated on the covered patio for a late lunch and it was perfect. The servers were polite, prompt, attentive and the food was really really good. The seabird crispy was very tasty, perfect ratio of fish avocado and sauce! And the duck fat frites are amazing we only needed a few the sandwich was so good. My son got the birdman and loved it!

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Emmett T.

Chick & Hawk was one of those long-rumored businesses (see Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles) that finally opened its doors recently in SD County. The structure was rather small and felt like a cross between a diner and a taqueria. The location was in the middle of a block on Leucadia Blvd and didn't have the greatest visibility compared to businesses along N Coast Hwy 101 just a block further west. The on-site lot was limited to less than ten spaces, but there was signage that indicated where else you could find nearby parking. The main dining room had only three tables that could hold less than 20 customers. There was an outdoor patio on the westward facing side of the building and a small wing along the north perimeter with countertop seating which was where I ended up. A tri-fold paper menu was handed to me after I was seated. Beverages were listed on three of the pages, and the food offerings were printed on two pages. For a collaboration that had been years in the making, I expected more chicken items than what I saw which was one chicken sandwich and tenders for kids. There was a potpourri of non-chicken choices including a crispy/blackened market fish sandwich, poke, sunomono pickles, and fries. The signature Birdman with 180 spiciness (half flame) and a half order of the Spicy Duck Fat Frites (also with 180 heat) were my selections. Both items came out simultaneously after about ten minutes. The thick cut frites were served with a cup of barbeque sauce for dipping. The spiciness was minimal which was how I wanted it. The Birdman was wrapped in wax paper and had a fried dark meat thigh in between the potato brioche buns. Tangy slaw, kimchi comeback sauce, and sweet & spicy pickles were the toppings. I think it was a good crispy product but not for $18. I actually enjoyed the duck fat fries more than the sandwich. I gave a 3.5 star rating for my visit to Chick & Hawk.

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Perla R.

Today I tried the birdman sandwich on the menu it was really good it's a hot chicken sandwich with tangy slaw & a kimchi sauce and I ordered it perfectly spicy level which honestly was mildly spicy and tasty! The duck fat fries were amazing they had a seasoning on them that I loved and dipped in the same kimchi sauce they make was a perfect meal overall can't wait to try the seabird blackened fish sandwich next yum! Also parking is terrible sadly!

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Javier A.

Amazing service from Brian and the team. Got the Birdman 900 Chicken sandwich and a West Coast IPA beer. Beautiful place to visit and enjoy the great food. Also ordered the spicy duck fat fries were so delicious. Highly recommend coming here, it's so worth it and the whole family will love it.

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Best chicken sandwich around! Great location, great staff and good vibes!!l Will definitely be visiting regularly!

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