Love the ambiance! Greatest customer service I've ever had in a liquor store. Thank you for being…read moreso kind you seriously made our day. Love the food and drink options I got everything I wanted. 10/10 stop by for all your needs when you're in the area!

The service here is impeccable!…read more I called regarding a very specific type of beer, left a message, and got a call back soon after with detailed info on why they don't have this particular beer (it's not shipped to CA), and the owner stayed on the phone to look up similar beers and share additional guidance. He said if it was sold in CA he would have been able to place a special order for me. I was just blown away with how kind and helpful he was, I had spoken with 3 other liquor stores prior to this and he was by far the most helpful/full of info. He said they have a huge variety of beers-so I'm excited to support this awesome local business and check out everything they have. Great service! He just won me over as a new customer!

Yikes!!!! The prices were higher than anything I've seen. I ended up going to BevMo instead. I…read morereally want to support locally owned businesses, but it's hard when they're charging 25%+ more.

Mr. Tony is the consummate gentleman. Offered some great insight on a local Craft beer and it was a…read morehit with me. I was also looking for 1 wine glass for my wife (as the place we were staying at didn't have any). He searched around and came up with one! Great selection of Liquor and a great example of personal customer service!

Came here with a friend on Easter Sunday around 9:30 PM and had a great experience overall. It was…read morepretty mellow for a holiday night with just a handful of people there with plenty of seating both inside, outside, and at the bar. We ended up grabbing seats at the bar, which was a great choice. We ordered the: *Fig Burger with Brussels Sprouts: the Brussels sprouts were phenomenal. They had what tasted like pecans, some kind of glaze, and cheese... seriously so good. The Fig Burger itself was just as impressive with such a unique combo and absolutely delicious. *Steak Sandwich with Onion Rings: this was also a standout. Perfectly cooked, super flavorful, and came with a great dipping sauce that really tied it all together. The onion rings were crispy and on point too. First off, I love that they offer a variety of sides (sweet potato fries, truffle fries, mac & cheese, Brussels sprouts, etc.), though most come with a small upcharge. We had a few drinks and even grabbed a bottle of wine from the bar to take back to our Airbnb, which was a nice bonus. The vibe was relaxed with TVs playing highlights from a basketball game, and the bartender/server was awesome. Parking was easy with free street parking, though that might've been because it was late and a holiday. Only heads up: definitely call ahead about kitchen and closing times, especially on holidays. Online said they close at midnight, but they were actually closing at 11 PM. We were told over the phone the kitchen closed at 9:45 PM, but when we arrived at 9:30 PM, it had just switched to last call. Thankfully, they were kind enough to still get our order in. Overall, phenomenal food, great service, and a solid spot worth checking out. Would definitely come back.

My friend and I were doing a mini food crawl through downtown Encinitas and decided to stop by here…read morefor a quick snack and drink. I guess you could call it a bit of a girl dinner (or snack) - aperol spritz + onion rings. The vibes were great, especially the back patio area. The service was also pretty solid and we didn't feel like anyone was rushing us out, despite just ordering nibbles. Great spot overall!

Tommy deserves a shoutout for the best holiday décor I've seen yet! The Christmas tree covered in…read moreBuzzBalls is absolutely iconic. It's festive, hilarious, and instantly puts you in a good mood. Plus, Tommy is super friendly and helpful. If you want great wine and great vibes, this is the place!

I had a fantastic customer service experience at this location. I went for a seasonal 20% off…read moreWinery Direct label sale and received unsolicited help and recommendations from Bill, who had just got done teaching a wine class and clearly knew what he was doing. Some of the product is misplaced. For example, there were Argentine Cabs in the Malbec section. But other than that, everything else seemed to be pretty organized and I was mostly able to find what I was looking for thanks to Bill. The checkout was fast and friendly, and as usual, I needed a box for all my wine purchases.

Great selection of high quality whiskey's. Very helpful in figuring out what to buy as a gift. The…read morestore is filled with a huge selection of everything you could possibly want.

Super cool staff here, I'm always popping in her for something or another. They have a huge…read moreselection of spirits, wine & beer. They also have a small cigar area with some decent cigars. I like that they are open late. They have some very high end wines and Mezcals.

I went to BevMo! to a get a celebratory bottle for my friend's husband's birthday. I ended up…read moregetting sake since I heard he's a huge fan of it. I asked a staff who putting up holiday decorations which section or aisle since he was the only one on the floor. I picked an organic brand and later found out from my friend he loooved it. Thank you BevoMo! for carrying organic items!!

I'm absolutely blown away by the help and assistance I received today. Seth is the man! I honestly…read moredon't know if I've ever had better customer service. Thank you so much, Seth. You are very appreciated! Drink Peroni! :)

What a fantastic little wine bar. Really unique wines you won't find anywhere else. I had a…read moreRiesling that I still dream about. Alex was hilarious and really fun to talk to. Also extremely informative, we learned a lot of interesting facts from him. Caves is an excellent addition to Encinitas, how lucky we are.

Perfect way to spend an afternoon. Stopped by with a friend, enjoyed a crisp glass of champagne as…read morerecommended by the owner. My friend and I noticed how many people came in to grab a bottle to go after chatting with the owner. Fantastic local vibe, dog friendly, wide range of price points, great music. Def stop by!

So today, my wife wanted a different cocktail that involved this element called Saint Germain…read more Well, Ralph doesn't carry it so I went to 101 or they never let me down. I asked Ben who was working do they have it and he called his boss and we went all over the store to find it and we did. By the way, they have all kinds of great Kinds of liquor, they even have Cabo favorite called 43. So great service great selection and my wife is happy. End of story.

I was shocked to see the famous Royal Liquor store in Funky Leucadia was no longer there. A…read moremainstay for locals and tourists alike disappeared in a poof. In place of the iconic Royal Liquor sign is a similar sign for WineCo. The man at the counter turned out to be the same gentleman who I have seen for years, and nothing changed inside. I am happy to report that this store is packed to the brim with beer, wind and liquor. Like ~90% of the independent liquor stores in the county, 101 Wine is Caledonian staffed and owned, just the way I like my liquor stores. I trust them. The name change is due to their online wine sales business. I removed one star because the name and new sign represent the gentrification of this funky town. This is walking distance from the new high end hotel and adjacent to a recently approved high density housing project that are stripping the character out while pulling in more bread. You will still find the same products that have been available previously, but this little hometown gem just sold a little of it's soul.

shopped regularly at Cardiff's SEASIDE MARKET when I lived just down the street and had forgotten…read morehow much I enjoyed shopping here. they got back on my radar after seeing them on a you.tube video and the nineteen-year old boy and I trucked down there for sandwiches. he's eaten their BURGUNDY-BLACK PEPPER TRI-TIP (AKA Cardiff Crack) at several local places (Cafe Topes in Carlsbad is a few blocks from our house and has a Crack Salad he loves) so it wasn't a hard sell. Wyatt got a KOREAN CRACK sandwich (grilled trip tip, Korean BBQ sauce, smoked cheddar, kimchi, and crispy fried onions) on a brioche burger bun. I ordered a WHISKEY CRACK (grilled trip tip, whiskey-peppercorn sauce, blue cheese, pickled onions, and arugula) on a ciabatta roll. as is our habit, we traded half a sandwich for half a sandwich. both were amazing. a couple of days later, the wife-unit and I were headed to Solana Beach from Carlsbad, and stopped in Cardiff at SEASIDE MARKET. the sandwich we shared was not as good as the one Wyatt and I shared. instead of a dense, chewy ciabatta roll, this time the sandwich was served on a squishy, wonder bread roll. major downgrade. anyway, pretty darn amazing and totally worth an occasional drive down the coast. plus, you gotta love the view.

Seaside Market continues to be a great outpost for curated products with a lot of…read moreLocal options. The star, in my humble option is still the meat counter and the prepared foods section. From sandwiches, to deli meat and of course their butcher shop and marinated meats selection. This is the home of the famous "Cardiff Crack," aka burgundy pepper tri-tip. You may have had it before at a friend or family BBQ, on some local area restaurants in sandwich, or in the famous Tri-Tip Nachos at Petco Park while cheering on the Padres. I love checking out all of the items they have available, and always have to grab at least a pound of the crack. This last time I picked up the Spicy Chipotle BBQ tri-tip as well. So good. If you are just visiting, you can grab a sandwich made with the tri-tip.