I'm visiting the area with friends, party of 8 for brunch. The Henry made it easy for us. We…read morebooked online with no issues, and the hostess who checked us in was friendly and had us feeling welcome from the start. The open dining area strikes a great balance. It mixes industrial and classic touches with cozy leather booths, stylish décor, and an open, lively energy that still feels relaxed. It's polished enough for a special occasion but comfortable enough to linger over one more coffee, think business casual vibes. If the weather's nice, the patio is a great option too. The real MVP was our server, Katelynn. She handled all 8 of us by herself the entire time and never missed a beat. Our drinks were always fresh, and she stayed a step ahead of the table. Great solo performance. I split two entrées with my bro, which I highly recommend if you can't decide: California Burrito: Very savory, with creative sauces that set it apart from the usual breakfast burrito. Eggs Benedict: Well put together with quality ingredients. It's a classic done right. Potatoes: Fresh and delicious. I don't normally care for breakfast potatoes, and these still won me over. We left full, happy, and already planning a return trip. Bonus: The Forum Carlsbad shops are right nearby if you want to walk it off afterward, which we did. Cheers!

Made a brunch reservation for 1 PM today, and the restaurant was pretty packed when we arrived…read more Thankfully, we got a table almost immediately. The restaurant itself is spacious and clean, and the service was good. Our server was very attentive throughout our meal. The wait for the food, however, was atrocious. It took about 45 minutes from the time we ordered to actually receive our food. At that point, making a reservation almost felt useless since we still ended up spending so much time waiting once we were seated. Thankfully, the food was very good and didn't disappoint. We got the bolognese and enchiladas, and both dishes were amazing and really hit the spot. I also got a lychee martini, but unfortunately I couldn't taste any lychee at all. On the bright side, it was probably the fastest thing to come out after we ordered. I would definitely come back, but probably when it's less busy. I just didn't expect to spend more time waiting for our food to come out than actually eating it.

This is by far my favorite restaurant in Encinitas! it's hard to find a spot that has both vibes…read moreand fire food and Sago has it all. As soon as you enter it gives Tulum/sexy vibes which is perfect for a date night or an evening with the girls. I didn't have a single drink or meal on the menu that I didn't like. The options on the menu were creative and mixed well together. I really enjoyed the lychee martini and had to order the noodles twice because we couldn't get enough. Our server was also an angel and helped us decide what to order and was very attentive to our table! Another bonus to add to the vibes is the DJs that play each night. I had my reservation on a Thursday night and unfortunately had to cut my night short for the work day but I could have stayed all night long dancing! I can't wait to come back already

Absolutely LOVED. The service, the ambiance and the food. Get the broccolini, just get it…read more Definitely coming here the next time I want some apps and a drink can't recommend enough

Love this spot in encinitas! It's lively, lots of seating and a large menu. You can sit inside or…read moreoutside depending on the vibe you're looking for. The breakfast burrito was phenomenal with lots of flavor and very filling. Definitely could be split depending on how hungry you are. The cornbread skillet was super rich and the sausage had a nice heat to it. A great option if you are looking for hearty comfort food. The service was great, will definitely be back.

Easy spot to get to after a day at the beach. We found street parking but there's a small lot…read morebehind the restaurant too. Its a cool vibe inside. Open air flow with a nice outdoor patio. Unfortunately, we did have to swing at gnats several times while sitting at our booth inside. There's a good amount of TVs on the walls for entertainment. Our waitress was cool but never asked if we wanted a refill or new drinks for our empty glasses. The menu had several things that sounded good to me but I went for the fig flatbread. It let me down. The figs were too big for the tiny slices and not enough cheese. My daughters kid cheeseburger was very bland. I know its for kids but my kids have standards. The beer was delicious and I appreciate the variety they offer. The ranch was also very good.

We were on our way home from a quick stay in La Jolla and found this place, so we stopped - boy are…read morewe happy we did! The food was awesome! The service was stellar! The ambiance....super cool! We went with the recommendations of the counter gal, who was super friendly, she did not steer us wrong! Hubs had the firebird sandwich, and his verdict...delicious! I had the little pecker which came with 3 chicken tenders, biscuits (with THE best honey butter) and fries (sooo good)! Dogs are welcome at any table (both inside and outside), which was a huge plus since we had our pup with us. The location is easy to get to, pretty much right off the 5 freeway. We will definitely be back!

It saddens me a bit to write this review because I've loved Crack Shack for years, but…read moreunfortunately after my most recent visit, I feel like the food quality has gone down. My usual order (to share between 2 people) is the half bird (5 pieces of chicken) and the mini biscuits with miso maple butter. The mini biscuits are tasty and moist, and the miso butter complements them well, adding the perfect amount of sweetness! However, both of the chicken thigh pieces were quite dry. The restaurant provides a self-serve sauce bar with plenty of sauce options. They also provide large paper towel rolls at each table as well as multiple sinks located around the restaurant so that it is easy to clean your hands after eating! The servers are very attentive.

I have probably driven by this location 100 times until my wife brought home her leftovers from her…read morelunch a month ago. I really didn't think about it. But today I got my wife back from a long road trip and I said where do you wanna go for lunch and she said any place that's air-conditioned how about CPK? I said you bet. Eddie was a great great server and on top of it for the moment we sat down. I am still in shock over what they call lunch duos the amount of delicious food that you get from a very reasonable price is incredible. I had the famous chop salad and a turkey club, which I didn't even touch and brought home. It was that big. Deb had their Famous, Hawaiian Pizza, and a chop salad... I'm still just thinking wow! I finally have a new lunch spot that I love.

Went in with my family today around 7 pm. The place was not busy at all (maybe 5 other tables were…read moretaken). I wasn't greeted when I walked in and when the host acknowledged me, I had to be the one to say hello and tell him what I needed..? When I did, he looked at me like I was inconveniencing him by asking for a table... I think bad service kind of ruins the whole dining out experience but will give 2 stars based on the fact that the food was good.

Fox Point Farms and Harvest Market sort of appeared out of nowhere and immediately took over…read more Everything is quality- from the food, which is locally grown (steps... from platter, apparently) to the beer (shoutout to Brian), to the coffee and pastries. Aside from that, I really just want to talk about that pizza. I've lived in italy and I've tried pizza throughout san diego, and it's hands down the best pizza you will find resembling the classic napolitana style. It's superb. It's delectable. It's going to be your favorite pizza. It needs to be marketed better, but then it would probably form unbearable lines, so I'll keep the secret. That pizza is everything! That is all.

Vegan beetroot hummus! I purchased a small container $5 of this bright beautiful hummus, mild in…read moreflavor, not tart nor sweet. You wouldn't know there were beats in it aside from the color, it tastes pretty close to a standard, chickpea hummus. Found inside the harvest market deli cooler with the snacks & drinks near the prepared salads to grab & go items. They have lots of fresh produce, fresh bread, and packaged cracker chip items to purchase and enjoy with it. It was cool creamy and refreshing. I enjoyed it with some fresh artisan bread. Nice filling, healthy snack. The market has a variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, including edible ones, a small Café with hot and cold, freshly made drinks, including the option of ones with vegan plant milk, as well as a small baked goods case full of vegan cookies and muffins. Nice selection of interesting drinks, including Matcha & Ube. A nice selection of vegan items for sale. This very modern up scale barn is on a spacious property with ample outdoor hard seating, including individual chairs, both metal and wood picnic tables with benches, hardwood Adirondack chairs around a large fire pit in the back. If you prefer soft seating like me, there are only a few on the property, a couch by the outdoor fireplace inside up in the restaurant and balcony. The outdoor pizza kitchen has a variety of made to order cooked in front of you pizzas including vegan (must ask for vegan cheese substitute) or gluten-free egg, white and cauliflower crust. The Cook said most of the pizzas can be made with the vegan cheese. Included a few nice options with pesto sauce, truffle, mushroom, and more. After seeing a few come out out of the oven with the bubbled crust, I'm looking forward to returning and giving one a try. It seemed to be the favorite menu item of the outdoor diners, as the tables were full of them. Parking is on a dirt and gravel stretch so skip the sandals and flip-flops & wear closed toed tennis shoes. There are walking paths around the properties so you can get in a nice stroll before having a nibble and a drink. The path around the property you'll see their crops of produce and flowers growing as well as the animals they have: horses, goats pigs. Upstairs after 4 PM, they have a nice clean-looking modern style restaurant featuring a nice menu with a variety of six vegetarian and one vegan pasta option. The hostess, who claimed she was also vegetarian was quick to point out all the vegetarian options some can be converted to vegan by omitting the cheese or dairy ingredient. There's a nice tall bar upstairs with stools and one TV for watching news or sports. Apparently they have a brunch weekends only with a menu that also looks very inviting. The property has a large selection of bottled wines, a micro brewery and a coffee bean brewery. Family friendly, a nice place to go to get a bite and drink, stretch your legs, enjoy fresh air (although a bit dusty near parking lot). Country music is playing loudly in and around the property. We have an expanse of grass for picnic in a play area that's very natural and organic and appearance and a glass house which opens up onto a hard scape patio available for a private event events. The people were friendly and welcoming. It's a spot of natural plot of country near the coast line in Encinitas.

I've been eyeing this place for some time and finally went. We loved it!…read more Located in a strip mall, this place looks unassuming from the outside but when we walked in, it was a total surprise. My friend and I arrived a little before 10:00 am on Saturday and their outdoor patio at the entrance was full. So we expected to wait at least an hour. However walking in, there were plenty of indoor seating and was seated right away. We were surprised at how big this place was. It was modern and bright, beautiful! The employees were very friendly and we were helped by Jason. He was so friendly and laid back, we felt like we were dining in his home. He really set the vibe of this place. Comfortable, relaxed. The food we ordered was delicious! My friend got the Fruit Bowl with a side of eggs and I had the Vegan Hash. The fruit was fresh and my hash was full-flavored and the veggies perfectly cooked. I'm not even vegan but I thoroughly enjoyed it. There were many in-house baked goods but we had to try the Sour Cream Scones with a strawberry preserve and it was amazing!! When we left, there was a musician performing at the entrance too. Nice entertainment! What a gem of a place and we look forward to going back!

I'd like to first, thank the owner Jason for the beautiful gift of his famous granola…read more Now, onto the restaurant. I now understand why the cottage is so busy all the time. My first Takeaway is if you have children and you wanna go have a nice meal in a great vibe... This is the spot. Outside patio, gorgeous, inside tables equally pretty, and so easy to sit and enjoy. This was our first time at the cottage and we were lucky enough to have the very lovely energetic Tiffany as our server. The menu is very big and there's a lot to choose from so we decided to stay simple and see what we think. I had the buttermilk pancakes, which were delicious and huge, but you can get them either two or three, nice to know. Deborah got the eggs Benedict classic and she liked it and she also had a mimosa and of course loved it. It will certainly be on our list of brunch spots or lunch because we're in that neighborhood quite a bit. Thank you, Jason and Tiffany.

This is my new favorite restaurant…read more The place is nicely decorated, feels inviting and spacious at the same time. The service is prompt and friendly. The foods and drinks are beautifully presented and it's difficult to resist licking the yummy molé.

Service fell off a cliff Ignored despite being somewhat…read moreempty weird Bartender was chatting with friend and ignored us for 15 mins Then they ripped us off with minuscule ceviche portion and when we mentioned they said would charge double

Solid bar and restaurant to catch up with friends or watch sports. Love how open the place is and…read morethere is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating so there isn't really a bad spot to sit. Good selection of food and beverage. We only got the sweet potato fries and wine this time around which were standard but my goodness the ranch for the fries was INSANELY good. Parking is street parking off coast highway or the neighborhoods around.

BIERGARDEN @ ENCINITAS…read more Parking can be a little difficult since this spot is located right on the main strip in Encinitas. There's parallel street parking throughout the area, so you might get lucky and find a spot nearby. I ended up parking on one of the side streets, which worked out perfectly. I came here on a Sunday afternoon, and it was definitely busy. We had to wait a little while for a table because several tables still needed to be cleaned before they could seat new guests. The staff was incredibly friendly, though, and we were seated as soon as they could. It did take about 15 minutes before a server was able to come over and take our order, but the restaurant was completely packed, so it's something to keep in mind if you're in a hurry. After spending the day at the beach, we were really just in the mood for drinks. I ordered the Blood Orange Margarita, which can be served with Tajín, sea salt, or no rim at all. It was really good and definitely on the stronger side, which I appreciated. My only complaint was that there was a bit too much ice, but the flavor itself was great. The atmosphere is what really makes this place stand out. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, large open windows that let in plenty of fresh air, and a fun, lively vibe that makes it a great place to relax after a beach day. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the ambiance and cocktails, just be prepared for a little wait if you visit during peak hours.

The food was great, outdoor and indoor seating options with lots of shade. Kid and dog friendly…read morewith several options for those with dietary restrictions and beverage options. Great pit stop on our afternoon Sunday crawl.

Finally- eating out without the guilt! On our menu seasonal lemonade (sweet with maple syrup, yum!)…read morechicken sammy, steak bowl, vanilla cupcake, veggie and steak bowls. Huge portions, good pricing, cute location, fast service (even though it's busy) great options and clean eating! We pop into Nectarine grove alot when we are wanting a healthier restaurant lunch!