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1. Puntamar
4.4
Awesome(27)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Encinitas
Booked 6 times today
Puntamar is more than just a restaurant; it’s an authentic experience celebrating quality in every detail. Here, fun and excellence merge to create unforgettable moments for our customers. Discover the true essence of Mexican cuisine, crafted with authentic ingredients and genuine flavors.
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2. Rustic Root - Solana Beach
4.2
Awesome(200)
Price: Moderate
• American • Del Mar
Booked 72 times today
The concept behind Rustic Root is simple: Create the kind of neighborhood place you can eat at every week and never get tired of going back.
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3. Cocina de Barrio Encinitas
4.7
Exceptional(160)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Encinitas
Booked 21 times today
*Brunch hours are on a walk-in basis only.Cocina de Barrio by Chef Jose J. FloresWelcome to Cocina de Barrio, the newest modern-urban Mexican restaurant located in Encinitas, CA! We are proud to feature the culinary richness of Oaxaca as well as other Mexican regions. Stop by and enjoy our bar stocked with plenty of tequila and mezcal selections, beer, and wines sourced from Valle Guadalupe.Don't forget to join us during our daily brunch (where we add a Mexican kick) and our happy hour every Monday-Friday from 3-5pm! Stay Chido!
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4. Lana
new
4.4
Awesome(44)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Solana Beach
Booked 45 times today
Lana is an upscale yet approachable dining establishment open for dinner and weekend brunch service. We pride ourselves on delivering an authentic brand of hospitality, alongside unpretentious fare in a modern setting. Our goal is to make each guest feel consummately taken care of, so they can leave the stress of their day at the door.
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5. Ki's Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1082)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Cardiff By The Sea
Booked 17 times today
Daytime service is as it always has been: order at the counter and the food will be brought to you in the seating area upstairs or out under our tent. Night-time is full service in the upstairs seating area. On Friday nights, we also have live music from 7-9pm.Ki's is a perfect fit for its local beach community culture. We provide food options that serve the needs of people who enjoy the outdoors and have a high degree of awareness for their health, fitness and well being. And Ki's is more than just a 'health food' option for many. It is simply great food for anyone-professionals, families looking for a home-cooked meal or friends hanging out enjoying some tasty eats.
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6. Brigantine Del Mar
4.6
Exceptional(2856)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Del Mar
Booked 50 times today
A San Diego tradition since 1969, the Brigantine has received many accolades in our 40+ year history. "BEST SEAFOOD", "BEST CASUAL SEAFOOD", "BEST HAPPY HOUR", and even "BEST SWORDFISH IN THE WORLD", according to USA Today.Well-known for our signature Clam Chowder, Grilled Swordfish, and Crème Brûlée, the Brigantine is a favorite among locals for consistently fresh seafood, succulent steaks and grilled meats. Perched between the spectacular Pacific Ocean and the hills of Rancho Santa Fe, the Del Mar Brigantine sits high above the action of the Del Mar racetrack.A lushly landscaped garden offers an unparalleled setting for weddings and outdoor-themed events. Indoors, a formal dining room looks out to the garden through floor-to-ceiling french doors. For more casual dining, the glass-enclosed deck is a year-round favorite.The Del Mar Brigantine serves dinner 7 nights a week, lunch Monday-Saturday, and brunch each Sunday.
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7. Kai Ola Sushi Encinitas
4.6
Exceptional(11)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Encinitas
Booked 14 times today
Located in the beach town known as Leucadia, Kai Ola is Encinitas, California’s best sushi in a laid-back, casual atmosphere with Hawaiian vibes.You will get the freshest, finest, and the best quality sushi at Kai Ola. We serve fresh, unique (as well as traditional) sushi and we take pride in how it tastes. Our chefs prepare top quality creations and we take pride in our work. Kai Ola is not about the scene. While locals and visitors alike love to dine with us, this is not a fine dining experience. This is about the fish. Sandals, board shorts, and bathing suits are welcome. Kai Ola has the true Aloha! spirit in everything we do. Please come join us for the best fish and sushi creations you have yet to taste.
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8. The Henry - Carlsbad
new
(0)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carlsbad
Booked 43 times today
Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant in Carlsbad. You can always count on a warm welcome from our baristas, servers, and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, lunch with a colleague, an intimate date night, a family dinner, or a post-work drink at the bar. For everyday occasions, craveable eats, and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.
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9. Vue - Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
4.4
Awesome(183)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Carlsbad
Booked 20 times today
Overlooking rolling green hills and fairways, VUE brings bold California Coastal and Baja-inspired flavors to the table. Our new vibrant menu showcases fresh seafood, hearty proteins, house-made sauces and locally-sourced fruits and vegetables. With a modern, creative approach to Baja cuisine, VUE delivers a dynamic selection of seasonal dishes year-round. Complementing the cuisine is a thoughtfully curated selection of creative cocktails, fine wines, and craft beers, perfectly paired to enhance every dish. From inspired sunrise flavors to imaginative evening plates, there’s always something exciting to taste—and sip—at VUE.
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10. Black Rail Kitchen + Bar
4.5
Awesome(354)
Price: Expensive
• American • Carlsbad
Booked 23 times today
Black Rail Kitchen + Bar is a vibrant and unique neighborhood gathering space serves inventive California global fare crafted by renowned Michoacán-born executive chef Moises Hernandez. Cozy up next to one of our expansive patio’s many firepits and enjoy deliciously prepared dishes, weeknight happy hour, craft beverages, a glorious sommelier-driven wine list, local beer and live music from some of the area’s top jazz musicians and Black Rail Kitchen + Bar’s very own house band, the E.S.P. Collective.We are proud to bring our longtime Carlsbad neighbors and newcomers alike diverse dining experiences including Black Rail Kitchen + Bar, Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen and Yelp Top 100 breakfast spot Beach Plum Kitchen. Stop by, grab a drink and soak in the best of La Costa!

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  • Kyle
    San Diego •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Fantastic cocktails, food, service and ambiance. Great happy hour and fun live music as well
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    Rustic Root - Solana BeachPrice: Moderate• American• Del Mar
    •
    4.2
  • MICHAELVIP
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Wonderful experience! Great location, perfect service, ECELLENT menu and food. We will make this our number one choice from here on out.
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    LanaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Solana Beach
    •
    4.4
  • NaomiVIP
    San Diego •63 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Just wonderful .. delicious and reasonable Happy Hour menu, food worth the price and then some, great view and location and very friendly staff.
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    Ki's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Californian• Cardiff By The Sea
    •
    4.6
  • JoelVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 28, 2025
    Service was great. Menu was a little confusing for those who don’t know authentic Mexican. They need to provide better explanation of what items are. Table side guacamole was delicious. A little chilly on the patio.
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    Cocina de Barrio EncinitasPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Encinitas
    •
    4.7
  • Ed
    San Diego •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jun 27, 2025
    Great location on Hwy 101 Encinitas. Parking can be a little tough weekends due to small parking lot but worth the walk if you can’t find a spot on that lot. The owners and staff are friendly, personable and professional. Menu is based on Mexico City style food, which is not your typical Mexican style food. I had the wood fired octopus, served over a bed of potatoes and it was delicious. My friend had the giant shrimp, served with a side of white rice. She didn’t let me taste it and she ate every last piece of shrimp on the plate. I’ll try that on my next visit!
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    PuntamarPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Encinitas
    •
    4.4

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