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Mar Vista Liquor

3.9 (19 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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The most expensive liquor store around don't waste your time. Not friendly staff no prices on anything

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8 years ago

This place has all the hard to find whiskeys!!! Ren does all the ordering, and is the 'know' on hard to find tasty adult treats!!

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7 years ago

The man that works the front is extremely rude. Every time I have come in the customer service has been horrible.

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9 years ago

This store has the largest selection of beers I have ever seen. The owner is a real gem, and everyone who works here is exceptionally nice.

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9 years ago

Hands down best liquor store in North County! These guys are super cool and actually know there shit about what they are selling! 5/5 easy!

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12 years ago

Best beer selection in N. County San Diego that I know of. They also cater to locals, which I especially like.

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“I'm very impressed by there craft beer selection, their beer cave, and there giant shelves of wine!”

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Total Wine & More

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4.2(43 reviews)
3.1 mi
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Budget friendly
Family-owned & operated

A visit to Total Wine in Encinitas for "curbside pickup" now includes a complimentary gaslighting…read moresession. I ordered a specific vintage Rioja online for curbside pickup. They swapped my order with a younger vintage and failed to mention it. No email. No, "We substituted this because we're out of stock--is that okay?" They quietly swapped it, hoping I wouldn't notice or wouldn't care. But I was buying a Rioja, not a Walmart box wine. I discovered the switch, had to leave my car, grab a shopping cart, go back inside, and find someone to help. That's when the tap dance began. The first employee pretended that vintages didn't matter. He called in the self-proclaimed expert, who introduced himself with, "I'm the wine guy. What's the problem?" As it turns out, the problem was standing right in front of me. Rather than acknowledge that substituting a vintage without informing the customer might be an issue, he spent several minutes explaining why it shouldn't matter. Eventually he landed on, "It's just a $30 bottle of wine." Actually, it was a case. Twelve bottles--$360 of wine. He asserted the two wines were equally rated when they were not. A review from home revealed the younger substitute averaged a full point lower rating (WA, WS, JD, WE, TA). As I explained that vintage and ratings represent value, he interrupted. When I politely asked not to be interrupted, he rolled his eyes, looked away, and said it was time to find a manager. Manager David was as helpful as helpful as a light bulb without electricity. He asked what the problem was. I went through the list, concluding that if he wanted to sell a younger wine with a questionable rating he should have said so and provided some kind of discount. He seemed remarkably uninterested in discussing wine ratings, vintages and economics, so I asked for a refund. That took another ten minutes on top of the twenty I had already wasted. As I left, he offered a casual, "Sorry about that," delivered with all the sincerity of an automated voicemail. Total Wine in Encinitas may be convenient, but their service, honesty and wine knowledge is not. I prefer Vintage Wines out on Miramar Rd for superior wine knowledge, service and honesty.

I'm surprised I haven't written a review yet, but here I am…read more I've been going to this location since it opened and when I need any kind of alcohol I come to total wine. They definitely have a huge selection. I like using the discounts in the app as well since sometimes they aren't the cheapest. The staff is usually helpful and I enjoy happening upon the tastings they have. I have tasted quite a few things that I then purchased. I have also taken several classes at this location. I always take away new knowledge which I appreciate. The last class I took was my favorite so far. I liked most of the wines I tried whereas others not so much. I even bought a bottle of the one I liked most. The charcuterie they include is an added bonus. The sommelier teacher (Bill) is knowledgeable and answers questions happily and throughly. They offer a variety of class topics and it's very reasonably priced for a wine class.

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3.9(1.2k reviews)
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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.

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