Going again tonight. Our good friend Linda holds her birthday dinner party at the OB location. The menue and wines are always reasonably priced and the Specials always enjoyable and pair perfectly with their wines. Can't wait, always a good time. read more

It had been a while since my last dinner at 3rd Corner. The food is typically good but the service was spotty. Our dinner last night was perfect. Great food. Lots of wine. Excellent service. We were a party of 4. We started by ordering a very nice bottle of Chappellet wine. Our shared starter was the hummus plate which was the right amount for 4 persons. For our main courses; two of us had the special lamb shank offering, my wife ordered the scallops, and my colleague ordered the chapeno. It had been a while since my last dinner at 3rd Corner. The food is typically good but the service was spotty. Our dinner last night was perfect. Great food. Lots of wine. Excellent service. We were a party of 4. We started by ordering a very nice bottle of Chappellet wine. Our shared starter was the hummus plate which was the right amount for 4 persons. For our main courses; two of us had the special lamb shank offering, my wife ordered the scallops, and my colleague ordered the Cioppino. Everyone was pleased with their selections. The lamb shank was outstanding. A large portion and very nicely seasoned. I also tried the scallops which were excellent and, of course, a much lighter meal than the lamb. Overall, an wonderful evening. read more

The 3rd Corner - Lam Shank special - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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We came during Happy Hr and had some nice Pinot & a couple different dishes. Shrimp taquitos & the Caprese sandwich. Sat at the bar and had a friendly & attentive bartender. Seemed to be a few regulars also enjoying HH. Nice atmosphere. Joined the "Wine Club" and got a discount on the wines we purchased to go. Also, noticed the Crème Brûlée which looked delicious. Next time! read more

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Alana was an excellent server, full of good info and willing to ask the chef about ingredients. The highlights were the wine list, the burgers and the deserts. read more

Menu is varied, so it works great for a group with different tastes. Food is excellent. The best is the wine - great choices from low to high prices. Many wines are priced better at Third Corner than Costco or wine stores. Bottom line, excellent food and wine at a reasonable cost. read more

First, the good. A great wine selection at fair prices, including good picks by the glass. Very cool that you can pick a bottle from their nice collection at retail. Service was friendly and attentive, but they messed up the description of an app we were interested in. Training error--NBD. We weren't super hungry so we ordered the Chef's Board and Clam Chowder. Two of the three cured meats tasted of freezer burn and the brie was bland. Olives were over brined and mushy. The whole mustard tasted off as well. On the good side, the baguette was well made, although it was made without salt, which I dislike unless I'm dipping it in something salty. The clam chowder had the consistency of heavy pasty roux with no clam flavor. At least the wine was good. read more

Had a great evening at 3rd Corner. Enjoyed sitting at the bar and talking to bartender and other guests. Had the baked brie appetizer. Very well done. Also the braised short ribs. Very generous portion. My husband had the shrimp linguine and really enjoyed it. Love this neighborhood gem. read more

Service was spot on ! Great recommendations, food was delicious ! Cobb salad , charcuterie board and a beet salad for lunch , all tasty and fresh ! read more

Lovely menu great service nice atmosphere and wonderful prices on the wine! They have so many different kinds of wine. It's a wine store and a restaurant all in one and they actually have nice outdoor dining as well. read more

Food always excellent Been going to ocean beach and Encinitas for around 15 years. I highly recommend them. read more

Cauliflower soup was tasty. Cobb salad was good. Chicken Mousse was good. Short ribs were good. Schnitzel was good. Server was attentive and accommodating. read more

All 4 entrees were delicious. Our server was attentive & accommodating. Outside patio was fine until someone started their truck remotely and we had fumes drifting over to our table for 5 long minutes. (Caveat:Parking lot is up against the patio.) read more

We go to Third Corner every time we're in the San Diego area two or three times a year. The one Downtown the original one is excellent with great wine selections and food. We went to this one in Carlsbad and it was very good. Didn't quite meet the expectations that we had of the one downtown, but it was it was good read more

Second time even better especially with a hot chick. Digging the prix fixe (does that mean it's a fixed price?) Kale and strawberries? Really? Really good. :) Oh the colors!!! Man, duck breast with a medley of Brussels sprouts and potatoes. Ah....yes??? Marbled potatoes, dang, flavorful and so dang tasty. Not hard like marbled at all, mention to the manager to change that. You don't even need to think about what to drink because they already did it for you. Wow! Great idea. Then some kind of dessert and a small glass of something from Italy. Holy jeez!!! Go for the Bartolo, Fantastic, could I really fall in love with a restaurant? Yes Locals only. read more

3rd Corner has excellent Cassoulet. It's actually difficult to find a restaurant that makes this dish. There are a few places that claim they offer it but when you call ahead they tell you they're "out". One place in LA had it on their menu, I called ahead to verify they had it, was told "yes" but when we showed up we were told they didn't really have Cassoulet. The only place we could really find it was in Southwest France. So last night we went to 3rd Corner seeking Cassoulet. My wife and I both ordered it. It was excellent. We love this restaurant. read more

Food has always been exceptional. Wine choices abundant and priced fairly. Servers friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Roy was phenomenal! Life changing service experience. Never have I ever experienced such wonderful as Roy. His recommendations were all time. His smile a wonderful plus. We will absolutely be back. read more

The food was great. We had the baked Brie and then went halfsies on the scallops and short ribs. The service kinda sucked. The staff was really slow despite the fact that the restaurant was empty and went asked for the soup that was part of the menu and were told we couldn't have it even though we had ordered something more expensive. It was kinda lame. They ended up giving us the soup but it was so-so. We got the chocolate something for dessert, and while the flavor was good the thing was so hard we kept slamming our spoons into the plate to try to get a bite. All in all, we probably won't be back. read more

I would recommend this place as it is an official wine bar, with a food menu that is French inspired with escargot and Pom frittes, plus they have my favorite cheese, I believe it's Humboldt Fog a goat cheese with a fine mold line cooked in a iron skillet with delicious mushrooms and toasted brioche spears. This restaurant has themed dinner, wine education and a wine membership program. I been going to the OB location for years and was pleased to visit the Cardiff location for a glass of Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Pinot Not. read more

The 3rd Corner - Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs PN. - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

Food is good. Bartenders are great! Good wine selection and bartenders make really good cocktails!

Food was awesome! If you come here, go get the escargot. It was my first time trying, and it was amazing. The baguette that came with it was legit the best bread I had in my life. It was UNGODLY crispy and delicious. 10/10! Also recommend clams. Service is also 10/10. The mussels were not the freshest, and they took it off the check for us. Interior is pretty too. They have creative cork wall designs! read more

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Visited for dinner as part of a girl's weekend getaway. Although there were six of us, I'm only reviewing my meal and the overall general thoughts of this great little restaurant/wine bar. (there are other Yelpers part of this group!) We had reservations and when we arrived, we were immediately seated. We requested outdoor seating and found the wrap-around patio completely covered, warm and welcoming. I'm not a wine drinker so just opted to have water to drink. The others all had wine, purchasing a few bottles and raving over their choices. The wine area is fully stocked with a huge selection of bottles along with other items that go along with wine drinking like glasses, etc. I ordered the Roasted Chicken, which was a Mary's Free Range brand. You get a half of a perfectly roasted chicken severed with garlic mashed potatoes, and huge cuts of yellow squash, zucchini, and carrots...all covered with a yummy, light lemon sauce. Could not ask for a better tasting dish! I had also ordered a baguette, which came with butter and shared with a few others. The bread is that crispy crust, soft warm center kind that you want to crave! I'm including pictures of the other's dishes including the Flat Iron Steak, Shrimp Arrabbiata, Salmon with the caramelized onion potato and asparagus. I also included pictures of the tremendous wine area! read more

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First experience at this location was just okay but it was totally redeemed on my 2nd visit. I enjoyed the brie, steak frites and dessert. My son also enjoyed the kids spaghetti. read more

Have been going there for years. Wish they would bring back that big, thick, pork chop. They did bring back their great cheeseburger-delicious. In fact all the food I have ever ordered was very good to excellent. They have a great selection of wines that you can order. They charge $7.00 corkage for opening and serving the wine you just selected or your own that you brought. That is reasonable. Their wait staff is very friendly. Wait, what, they took cobb salad off the menu? If enough people complain, they might bring it back, just like they did with the cheeseburger. read more

Review for Sunday night dinner. The Sunday night 3-course prix fixe is a good deal for $29.99. Changes each week and is posted online. This week it was a simple salad with feta and olives, small dessert (chocolate chip bread pudding), and then either mahi with mashed potatoes, or beef with risotto. The best thing here is the wine deal: instead of paying $15/glass like at a lot of places, you can get a good value wine from the shop, $12 and up plus corkage. So I think we spent $22 for a bottle of tasty white altogether, which was a lot cheaper than $60 for 4 glasses. Patio is nice. We reserved on Yelp. Service was around less than we might have liked - it took a while to get water refills or ask about things. But they were friendly. Definitely Sunday night is the best deal here. Especially when you're getting wine! And easy parking in the Lumberyard too. read more

The 3rd Corner - Chocolate chip bread pudding dessert with prix fixe menu on Sunday - New American Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Always consistent and good. Our go to! Seafood risotto is excellent, their burger is one of the best and they have some special deals as well that are worth checking out. read more

Had dinner with friends last week, it had been a minute since we been here for dinner, looked forward to another nice experience. Unfortunately we left dissatisfied. While the dining room was not nearly full, we felt rushed by the server. Rude is too strong a word, maybe curt more closely describes his demeanor. After food arrived, never saw anyone for water refills or beverage reorders. Cocktail was average at best. Food over seasoned. Too bad for us. We will continue to do most of our wine shopping here, as the selection and value is hard to beat. read more

A solid kitchen and first rate staff. They know what works and are constantly good I never hesitate to go here or to recommend it. read more

It was good but not great. Their wine selection was fun. Nice staff and service. The wine we bought was discounted with no corkage fee.

Service and food excellent Miss the Cobb salad They took off the Menu Please bring it back read more

First time there. Used Yelp to recommend. Did birthday. Had chioppino, seafood risotto and tri tip special. All tasty and mushroom soup starter amazing. read more

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3rd Corner is our favorite restaurant! The food is amazing, and so reasonably priced! Their wine selection and prices are the best. Their Saturday wine tastings are so much fun! We also love their Wednesday hamburger night and love the new hamburger preparation! read more

I have eaten at 3rd Corner multiple times and the food and service is superb! The atmosphere is conducive to having conversations. I will definitely return! read more

We brought our neighbors to the Encinitas location for dinner on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. We had raved to them about this place, so they said, "Let's go!" I made a reservation for the previous Monday because their reservation system let me. When we pulled up they were closed so we had to go somewhere else. Strike 1. So we decided to reschedule for Tuesday, July 15. We had planned to order cocktails first because the website said that Tuesdays are Happy Hour All day. My neighbor wanted to double check that it was indeed still HH. The waiter said that is no longer offered. Then why does their website still say it? We fully expected our waiter to honor it. He did not. Strike 2. Now I'll tell you about our waiter. He was tall with dark, curly hair. He did not introduce himself, wore no name tag, and waited for us to speak. He acted like he didn't want to be there. The guys went to choose a bottle of wine. I noticed that in that section of the restaurant, which is near the bar, there were boxes all over the tables and things were being moved. Not good for ambiance. We wondered if they are closing. The waiter came back to open the wine but did not take our order. In fact, we waited quite a while for him to take our order. Our neighbor ordered pasta and asked if it came with bread. He just said, "No." I mentioned that they used to bring bread to the table before we even ordered. He said it is no longer included and would be an extra fee. He didn't tell us what the fee would be, but she ordered it anyway. Strike 3. Seriously, what has happened to the Third Corner? We used to bring all of our friends there, but we noticed it going down hill quite a while ago. The food is still good, though the selections are fewer, but the service is horrible! One more thing we've always wondered about. We are wine club members, but when we choose a bottle of wine to enjoy with our dinner there, we have to pay full price plus corkage. That has never made sense to us. Our wine club discount should still apply whether we take it to go or drink it there. It seems like a slap in the face to the most loyal customers. So, are they closing? Nobody knows. And why should I keep bringing friends there? It has become embarrassing. It's sad to see a restaurant we've enjoyed for so many years become like this. Maybe the owner needs to be more present, maybe they need a new manager, they definitely need to train their waiters! The 2 stars are for the chef. read more

The food quality is excellent and they have a casual atmosphere. It's also a wine store so they have a great selection of wines that you can buy at a reduced price and open at your table. read more

I've been in this area several times and have never checked out this spot! I finally got the chance to and it did not disappoint! I went for brunch with some friends. I started with white sangria because hello, brunch! Followed by short rib sliders which were delicious! The service was good, ambiance was nice and I would go back! read more

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Customer service is pretty bad. In fact, the last three times we had a meal here, we pretty much had the same experience and my husband said never again! But I really liked this place and encouraged him to try one more time. We were the only two people sitting at the bar after three other diners left. We ordered drinks and waited, waited, waited for our food order to be taken. My best guess we waited 20 minutes. The waiter seemed like he was going out of his way to not take our order. It kind of irks me because he is the same waiter I slipped a $20.00 when a girl friend of mine gave him a lame tip when we dined together. The customer service was lacking then too. I say the owner needs a secret diner to document the restaurants performance. Or visit your security cameras to see if your employees are taking good care of your customers. read more

The 3rd Corner is an interesting combination of a wine shop and a bistro. It's in the Lumberyard development in Encinitas. There is a nice bar near the entry, racks of wine for purchase, tables among some of the retail wine racks and some outdoor seating on a nice patio. Since my partner was running late, I checked in and went to sit at the bar for a glass of wine. On a Thursday nite, the bar was completely full except for a seat at the end. I ordered a glass of chardonnay while waiting and catching Thursday Nite Football on the TV behind the bar. Despite being a wine shop, they have a full bar here with about a half-dozen craft beers on tap and a selection of distilled spirits. First, the wine. Being a wine shop, the 3rd Corner excels here. They have a nice by-the-glass list with some rotating wines as well as about a half dozen "reserve" wines. If you want to go with a bottle, you choose one from the shop, pay the retail price and they add a corkage fee. A good and inexpensive way to go since most restaurants charge 2-3X retail for their wine list. Since we wanted to explore different wines we went by the glass. I love that they serve their wines in Reidel stemware!! Also, the pours are of good size, the fill the mini carafes to the brim. (Pours lately seem to be getting smaller at other establishments. Not here!) This is somewhat reflected in the price. The wines were served at the proper temperature and of the wines I'd tasted, all were fresh and none showed signs of sitting open too long!! Well done! Then the food. The menu is best described as California Cuisine/New American/Euro Bistro. We split a chicken liver mousse appetizer that was very good. For mains we had the goat cheese salad and the ham and brie sandwich. The salad was very well done and the sandwich was on a delicious crusty baguette. I'd say the food here is very, very good and excellent for the price point!! One more glass of wine at the bar with the friendly and hard working bartender. Service overall was friendly, professional and well paced. read more

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The moroccan carrot soup was delicious! The salmon was delicious! I also really enjoyed the wine pairings

Indifferent service. Pan roasted chicken so dry it was like eating cardboard. Our second visit but won't go a third time.