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Encinitas Restaurants

1. Le Papagayo

4.7

971 reviews

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American | EncinitasBooked 16 times todayGreat food, music and ambiance. Wonderful date night place.

2. Firenze Trattoria

4.7

1056 reviews

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Italian | EncinitasBooked 12 times todayIt was a great place and the food was good. I thought a little pricy for the basic dishes. I get it for complex dishes but even a plain spaghetti for kids is $30. But all in all a nice place for dinner.

3. UNION Kitchen & Tap

4.6

624 reviews

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Contemporary American | EncinitasBooked 13 times todayWe had an absolutely delicious lunch in celebration of San Diego Restaurant Week. Excellent service and food exception. Very pleasantly surprised and will shout out to friends and neighbors.

4. Q'ero

4.6

963 reviews

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Peruvian | EncinitasBooked 7 times todayFood and service was excellent. Great flavors in every dish! Thanks Qero!

5. Trattoria I Trulli

4.6

346 reviews

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Italian | EncinitasBooked 10 times todayLovely little Italian restaurant in the off season, crazy in the tourist season. Best "coteletta alla milanese" in San Diego county.

6. Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana

4.6

670 reviews

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Italian | EncinitasBooked 10 times todayWonderful wait staff and great food. Large portions so had a delicious breakfast next morning.

7. Death by Tequila

4.6

23 reviews

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Mexican | EncinitasBooked 4 times todayBeautiful design inside but way to loud to even carry a normal conversation

8. Valentina

4.5

141 reviews

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Modern European | EncinitasBooked 12 times todayi have dined many times at Valentina and this time did not disappoint. i brought a girlfriend and it was her first experience. We both had the Salmon and shared the brussel sprouts and beet salad, all excellent. Service is friendly and a beautiful build out that makes you feel comfortable.

9. Herb & Sea

4.5

191 reviews

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Californian | EncinitasBooked 70 times todayAmazing sausage pizza with lemon and fennel. So good. The shrimp toast was a fantastic appetizer and the eye of rib was perfection. Great experience and a wonderful dinner.

10. Solterra Winery and Kitchen

4.2

476 reviews

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Mediterranean | EncinitasBooked 5 times todayMussels and Brussels sprouts are amazing.

Discover Encinitas

Encinitas, CA, boasts inviting accommodations, fun nightlife, a wealth of activities and consistent waves. It was once named one of the best surf towns in the world by National Geographic. Whether you choose to surf or just watch the antics, one thing you will not want to miss is eating in the local restaurants. Often people start their day with a healthy omelet prepared with locally grown ingredients like avocados and asparagus. Many seaside cafes offer lobster rolls, crab rolls, and shrimp rolls. It seems that tacos just taste better when they are eaten on Encinitas' beaches. As the sun begins to set, there are many upscale restaurants greeting guests with outstanding seafood and steaks along with gorgeous views.