We arrived with no reservation mid afternoon so had not expected a ton but valet was reasonable and…read morethat made parking much easier! Catherine was our waitress in the first floor bar and she was attentive and gave good food recommendations. Daughter wanted to go lay on the beach so we moved to the 2nd floor bar area to get a view of the water when they opened at 4 PM. Tory is the bartender and he was a rockstar! He made us and anyone sitting there feel welcome and a priority. The food was very good. The service was EXCELLENT!

Pretty classic beach-side seafood grill type restaurant. Beautiful ocean views, and I found the…read moreservice to be impeccable. Plenty to choose from on the menu from seafood classics to some sushi options, and we appreciated that there was a full separate veg menu to accommodate those in our party that had dietary restrictions Crab cakes - with a scallop on top!! Never seen that before and I was a happy camper Seafood pasta - huge portion, comes with cheese, classic and tasty

We sat at the bar top and had the most amazing experience with mekala as our bartender, definitely…read morewill be back just because of her!

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 here was amazing!! Came here with my boyfriend and sat at the bar which was a cool…read moreexperience. It's so cool to watch them make it fresh. Everything chef Gio recommended was so good! All the online menu pictures you see look just like what you get. We started with the salmon specialty which was the perfect sweet and salty combination. Then we had tuna nigiri that was great and my favorite the hamachi specialty which I thought was so unique and delicious! We also had some yellowtail hand rolls. I've never had a hand roll before and wow! We ended up ordering more they were so good. We had the Southtown roll which I thought was great and not too spicy (I took off the jalapeño and gave it to my boyfriend). We also had what I believe was yellowtail sashimi which also was great and not too spicy. Everything was super fresh and every employee was so nice. This place is all my boyfriend and I have been talking about the past 2 days. I cannot wait to go back!

Arrived at 6:30 solo on a Tuesday evening and was seated immediately at the bar. There was a big…read morescreen TV playing the World Cup and they had a special World Cup menu with special food and drinks. The place has a large central bar with a few tables around the periphery as well as a few outside on the sidewalk. The decor is clean and modern and the place has a vibey feel. Not exactly sure how to rate this place. If rating it as a bar primarily that also has decent sushi, I'd give it five stars. If rating it as a sushi bar I'd give it three stars. All of the sushi that I had (nigiri, cut rolls and hand rolls) were good but nothing special. If you're looking for a great sushi experience, this is likely not the place. They have a small selection of Japanese and local craft beers as well as bottled and tap sake. I originally characterized the service as slow and inattentive. But looking at it from the perspective of a bar, it was casual and friendly in the slow way you'd expect for hanging out in a bar and socializing or watching sports.

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.

If you are looking for incredible seafood, you have to check this place out! The shrimp, lobster,…read moreand crab rolls were amazingly fresh, generously filled, and packed with incredible flavor. Even the side salad was crisp, light, and refreshing. I will definitely be back for more!

Food was incredible! Feels good to have an east coast vibe seafood spot here in San Diego. Cant…read morewait to come back and try other items

Good food I enjoy the outdoor seating. I had the union burger with avocado and it was deliciousread more

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.

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.

Came here on a sunny Monday afternoon to meet a friend and her kid. As I approached the entrance, I…read moregot a little nervous as there was a huge line, but it turned out to be Taco StandBell, and I let out a sigh of relief. I have no doubt that this cozy spot is crowded AF on the weekends though. They have outdoor seating with umbrellas for shade. Most of the shaded tables we're taken so I opted to sit inside. You order at the counter and coffee & water are self service. After looking at the menu I decided on the corned beef hash and my friend asked me to order her kid a grilled cheese sandwich so she wouldn't have to wait to eat since it was a long drive for them. The hash was good. I should have asked them to make it a bit crispier though as is it has a lot of flavor and I saw some celery in there. Happy to eat more fiber I asked for my eggs to be medium over and they were cooked as asked. Food came out in a reasonable time and overall experience was good.

The bartender she followed me out of the bar. She looks like a fucking bitch like a Mac truck such…read morea Mac truck yeah

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!

We had an incredible meal here with great service. Chef Manny was exceptional and the dishes he…read morecrafted were some of the best I've had in SoCal. I'll definitely be back.

I'm somewhere between a 3 and 4 on this place. Came once for dinner and once for HHour…read more The dinner was good with a nice ambience, but a bit pricey to make it stand out. That said we came back for HHour. What was disappointing to me about HHour was the dearth of selection when it came to HH priced food. Due to this dearth, pretty much everyone in the entire bar was ordering the exact same thing for happy hour: The Happy Meal, which consists of a burger, fries, 3 oysters, and champagne. The presentation of the Happy Meal is very nice. The burger tasted very much like an In N Out burger to me, but with a much larger patty. It was good, but despite the similarity we think In N Out burger slightly edged out Herb and Sea's take. The fries were quite delicious. The oysters were large, but they're taste was meh. The same could be said for the bubbles/champagne: a large pour, but nothing to write home about. Due to the lack of food choices on the HH menu, we also ordered the scallop aguachile. It would have been nice if they would have labeled it something else, like a "deconstructed" aguachile. The scallop quality was very good, and the flavor was fine, but this dish is nothing what I expected; I expected a hearty bowl of spicy fish, like one might find at Ironside (Little Italy) or Mitch's Seafood (Point Loma). They had very few beer choices, but the Bulbous Flowers was delicious!!!

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.

The food was meh. I had the tuna nachos, and they were fine but lacked overall flavor and then we…read morealso ordered a flatbread which was basically an oval pizza. It was fine but also lacked flavor, and salt. We tried this place because we heard from a neighbor that they had good drinks and live music. Maybe that where we went wrong, because the food was not good. The margarita was good.