Top rated Food & Drinks in Encinitas

Experience the best that Encinitas has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 49 places from Food & Drinks category.

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Broad Street Dough Co
Donut shop
4.80 (259 reviews) (~0.34 km from centre)
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Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Coffee shop
👍👍 Really great coffee and service. My Italian friend liked the cappuccino! 🤌 Great unsweetened matcha latte available. Wish they had unsweetened vegan milk options! Maybe next time? ❤️ Loved that they proudly service organic cow milk though. Better than what we drink anywhere else 🔥
4.80 (32 reviews) (~0.36 km from centre)
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Encinitas Cafe
Cafe
Old-fashioned diner with sidewalk seats offering omelets, grilled sandwiches & down-home meals.
$ $$$
4.70 (694 reviews) (~0.96 km from centre)
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East Village Asian Diner
Asian restaurant
Industrial digs & comfy booths set the mood for Asian dishes with a Californian bent.
$$ $$
4.70 (310 reviews) (~0.83 km from centre)
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Plumeria Vegetarian Encinitas
Vegetarian restaurant
👍 I’m not vegetarian but I want to check out this place with my wife. Everything tasted pretty good I wasn’t blown away but it was worth of money. Good portion sizes. The Boba didn’t taste the greatest but overall I enjoyed the meal.
$$ $$
4.70 (304 reviews) (~0.97 km from centre)
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Swami's Beach
Public beach
👍 If the parking lot is full (which it most likely will be as it’s small. Space for around 20 cars) then park on the S Coast HWY 101. Sunset from the bottom side of the parking lot is great and the lot has good facilities like restrooms, showers & picnic benches. This beach is easily accessible by s...
4.70 (278 reviews) (~0.29 km from centre)
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CARiN de RiA
Filipino restaurant
$$ $$
4.70 (255 reviews) (~0.32 km from centre)
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Surfdog's Java Hut
Coffee shop
👍👍 A+ coffee and lunch spot. There is plenty of seating indoors and on the patio. Street parking can be difficult in this part of town.
$ $$$
4.70 (176 reviews) (~0.1 km from centre)
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The Taco Stand
Mexican restaurant
Traditional Mexican fare includes made-to-order tortillas & guacamole in casual indoor/outdoor digs.
$ $$$
4.60 (2.8K reviews) (~0.81 km from centre)
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Encinitas Fish Shop
Seafood restaurant
This classic seafood eatery serves a variety of fish tacos plus fish 'n' chips & oyster shooters.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.9K reviews) (~0.26 km from centre)
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Philz Coffee
Coffee shop
Low-key chain serving custom-blended coffees, teas, specialty drinks & an assortment of pastries.
$$ $$
4.60 (587 reviews) (~0.19 km from centre)
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The 101 Diner
Diner
Old-fashioned American breakfast & lunch joint with surf decor & a handful of sidewalk tables.
$ $$$
4.60 (578 reviews) (~0.93 km from centre)
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Potato Shack Cafe
Breakfast restaurant
Low-key breakfast & lunch option for jumbo pancakes & baked potatoes in chill digs with a patio.
$$ $$
4.60 (483 reviews) (~0.32 km from centre)
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Trattoria I Trulli Restaurant
Italian restaurant
Bustling servers zip around a cozy dining room carrying Italian eats including homemade ravioli.
$$ $$
4.60 (444 reviews) (~0.5 km from centre)
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Maurizio's Trattoria Italiana
Italian restaurant
An elegant, yet relaxed spot for classic Italian dining with a kids menu & dog-friendly patio.
$$ $$
4.60 (422 reviews) (~1 km from centre)
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Everest Himalayan Cuisine, Encinitas, Downtown 101 Highway CA
Indian restaurant
Cozy Vietnamese joint with an extensive menu of banh mi, noodle & rice dishes, soups & more.
$$ $$
4.60 (392 reviews) (~0.63 km from centre)
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Encinitas Ale House
Gastropub
Cozy pub with more than 30 international beers on tap has bison, ostrich & other unusual burgers.
$$ $$
4.60 (208 reviews) (~0.2 km from centre)
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Culture Brewing Co | Encinitas
Brewery
👍👍 Stopped by after eating at the Taco Stand. Great selection and fun place to sit, relax, and hang out. We went on a week day so it wasn't crowded. Staff was helpful and attentive.
$$ $$
4.60 (131 reviews) (~0.82 km from centre)
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Échale
Wine bar
4.60 (50 reviews) (~0.36 km from centre)
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Union Kitchen and Tap
American restaurant
A rotating menu of craft beers paired with New American small plates in a modern-yet-rustic setting.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.4K reviews) (~0.13 km from centre)
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