We just celebrated our 10th anniversary here tonight. I made a reservation for 515 but we got there…read moreearly, they were able to seat us right away. We had a patio table facing the beach. The sun was a bit bright until it started to go down. I should have made reservation for around 545 or 6 but it was a very nice view anyway. We started with the lobster/shrimp chowder with sourdough bread- delicious! I had the Mahi mahi, my husband had the halibut special. Both meals very tasty. For dessert ordered the butterscotch apple pie, so yummy! We took our time and caught the sunset. Sorry didn't take pictures of the meals. Highly recommend this restaurant. Next time we would sit up top though.

Cardiff-By-the-Sea~ We were in town for a wedding weekend…read moreand decided to give this place a try. We sat at the bar and the place was super busy. Bartender was very friendly and the drinks were amazing. I decided to give the chowder a shot. Being back in California, the best chowder in the world is always on the West coast! Ohhhh my was it spectacular! Full of chunks of lobster, shrimp, thick, creamy, and delicious! I wish we would've gone back to try other items,because they had a great diverse menu. Definitely got to enjoy a beautiful sunset as well!

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.

My mother and I came here for lunch on a Tuesday in June. We both received burgers, she asked for…read moreonion rings instead of fries and I asked for a Caesar salad instead of fries. My burger had very little flavor. The meat was dry, it was still edible just wouldn't order it again. The Caesar salad was fantastic!!!! The lettuce was amazing and the dressing was absolutely delicious. My mother ordered the fig burger with a side of onion rings and instead she got fries and there was no goat cheese on the burger. However she still loved the burger. Also all the pictures online show that they have WAFFLE FRIES - THEY DO NOT. The service was good and they were helpful in fixing the issues with the onion rings. Ambiance is very loud being right on the 101 but it's not terrible.

Fantastic experience. Hand-made temaki, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Incredibly fresh…read morefish and impeccable service. The best hand roll bar I've ever tried.

Temaki Bar is easily one of my favorite sushi spots in North County. I've been to quite a few sushi…read morerestaurants around San Diego, and this is definitely one I would come back to. The Super Ninja Bunny Roll was the standout for me -- 10/10. It's not only really cool looking, but genuinely one of the best pieces of sushi I've had. There is an upcharge for it, but I thought it was absolutely worth it. The seared salmon was also excellent, 9/10. Seared salmon is usually my go-to, and Temaki Bar does it really well. The bang bang shrimp was probably my least favorite. I'd give it a 7/10. It was okay, but I'm not usually a big fan of bang bang shrimp at restaurants, and I thought the portion was a little small for the price. Overall, I really enjoy Temaki Bar and would definitely recommend it if you're looking for good sushi in Encinitas. The Super Ninja Bunny Roll alone is worth trying!

Delicious food and friendly staff! We had a larger group with us, so we placed a very large order…read more Tacos, sandwiches, ceviche, and so much more. We tried different marinades and various fish, but my hands-down favorites were the lobster tacos (lemon butter) and the red snapper (fish shop) tacos. We also ordered large sides. They do NOT skimp out on these. Massive onions rings and a large pile of fries. All were delicious! The kids liked their grilled cheese sandwiches. "Best grilled cheese besides the ones we make at home." Only downside on the food was the clam chowder. Good flavor but hardly any clams (if any). I wouldn't get that again, but everything else was phenomenal. I almost rated this down to a 4 because of this (and a small order mishap), but honestly, this place is worth a solid 5 based on the overall food, vibes, and staff. This place's vibes are super chill. You can either sit inside or out. Very clean all around! Well-maintained restrooms and tables too. Solid drink options - both alcoholic and non-alcoholic as well! Would definitely go back!

4.5 Food: 8.5/10…read moreService: 10/10 Ambiance: 10/10 Indoor and outdoor seating available. You order at the front and find a seat. Fish and chips were your typical but the fish was filling. Kids loved the popcorn shrimp. The special was a halibut taco and it was amazing and refreshing! Service was great with plenty of seating.

GOOD FOOD The nicest people I have ever seen in my life and…read moreI love love lobster thank you for being my favorite place

Great location, fresh seafood that comes with lemon, generous portions, and friendly staff. Best…read morelobster I've had on the west coast, will return for sure!

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.

Had a fab breakfast today at Honey's. As other restaurants shrink their portions Honey's continues…read moreto serve appropriate servings and quality food. Great variety of food and their fruit is actually fresh. Lots of choices so let's support the really good ones!! Cobi the young man taking orders is super friendly and had something positive to say to each guest!! We will be back! You should visit.

Stopped for breakfast at Honey's Bistro. Enjoyed a honey latte and mocha latte. Would recommemd…read morethem...both delicious. Hubby got the homemade corned beef has and eggs and I got the veggie benny. I forgot to order the sauce on the side as I typically don't like too much sauce...but I forgot to ask. Still good though ..sauce wasn't too heavy or thick. Glad we stopped by and tried it. Was able to dine outside with our dog too.

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.

Chair had crumbs and then I found a hair in my water - eek…read more Comped us free bubbly for our anniversary. Pour was heavy. Waiter was super nice and the tables, aside from the flies by the windows, inside was nice. Food is good! Aguachiles were flames. Pasta was decent. Baby carrots were superb.

Genuinely DISAPPOINTED. I wanted to like this place as so many social media reels and articles…read morepraised this place as a hot spot for a nice dinner, but it really FELL SHORT of expectations, especially for the price. I'm giving this place 2 stars, mainly because our server really was excellent and the lobster pasta we had was tasty - even though the initial order of the pasta had a FREAKING HAIR IN IT. GROSS. 1. Upon entering, it was FREEZING, as the AC was on blast in every area of the restaurant, despite it being very empty upon our 5pm arrival. The staff couldn't do anything about it, so we just had to deal with the uncomfortable ambiance, despite the decor being trendy for photos. 2. The food was OK. The tuna crudo was decent and we could have don't without the cake with caviar - it was sweeter than expected and literally the smallest caviar topping - no worth the price. 3. The lobster pasta had a FREAKING HAIR IN IT. We only had a few bites before I had disturbingly pulled a hair from my mouth. UTTERLY HORRIFIED and DISAPPOINTED because it was actually tasty until then. Both my cousin and I have long hair it was not even close to being ours and I immediately stopping eating it out of disgust. We called over a server about it, he just said let me get a manager. I told the manager and he just said he would get a new one, but never acknowledged or apologized for the mishap. He just replaced it and never even offered anything to rectify the situation. The new pasta was fine, but how the situation was handled really ruined the experience. Nevertheless, I paid for all that we ordered and I tipped. Unfortunately, we won't be dining here again as the experience was less than favorable and the level of professionalism is not worth the price of dining here.

First time visit, the food is outstanding, Best Chicken fried Steak west of Texas…read more Service outstanding. Love the atmosphere, cool vibes, and laid back no pressure.

Finding this place on an AI suggestion for an early dinner coming back up north from La Jolla, took…read morea chance and pulled into the parking lot that is directly a stone's throw from trains going by. Its a very cute and charming patio and seating areas inside and out, and was lively. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the ambience as we found it very bland, re-heated type. Service was good, but couldn't figure out why food was so off and tasteless. The Birria Eggrolls sounded divine but had that reheated vibe and texture. Was very underwhelming in terms of taste and crispness. Meat and cheese looked like it was faded/left out after cooked or reheated. We then split a seafood enchilada plate and it was completely devoid of any taste; barely any seafood in it, just 2 heavy thick smelly corn tortillas, the rubbery kind that's served at Rubios locations (are they still in business?) I love me some corn tortillas, but not these rubber mat-thick ones, the light fluffy corn ones. $40 hefty price tag wasn't close to delivering on any point value or taste wise. We asked for the beans on the side, and I have to say odd as it is, it was the best refried beans Ive ever tasted in my life. Asked for some house chips (I guess they dont bring unless you ask here and zero accompanying salsa I mean really?) got a small portion to dip in the bean spread; it was the best part of the meal, and it shouldnt have been. Basically, blew a C-note just to find out Sharkey's has much better tasting food. A one and easy done for us, too bad.