Best Casual Restaurants in Escondido

12 restaurants available nearby

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1. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Beer Garden • Escondido

Booked 94 times today

At Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, we endeavor to use as much in-season, locally and organically grown produce as possible. It's about much more than freshness and sustainability. Local, organic food--fresh from local growers to your table--simply tastes better and is better for you. With our expansive gardens, patio seating, 36-tap beer systems and select wines you've got a dining experience to satisfy your--body, mind and soul.

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2. Brigantine Escondido

4.5

Awesome(1629)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Escondido

Booked 14 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 - just to name a few.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. Located near the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, the Brigantine features fireside seating in a casual dining room, and in the adjacent lounge. Outdoor dining is available on one of our intimate patios, which include both fireplace and water features.Private dining is available.The Escondido Brigantine serves dinner 7 nights a week, and lunch Monday-Saturday. Join us for our signature Happy Hour.

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3. My Yard Live Beer Co

4.2

Awesome(698)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • San Marcos

Booked 21 times today

The “My Yard Live Beer Co.” experience brings together all the elements of a brewery, family-friendly restaurant, community center, park, and a one-of-a-kind live entertainment and events venue. For the young, or young at heart, MYL Beer Co. combines the comforts of your own fantasy backyard with the convenience of a brewery and full-service restaurant. Enjoy our house-smoked meats, or our beers which have medaled at both the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup. My Yard Live Beer Co. has something for everyone! We also offer an amazing indoor/outdoor bar, walk-up bar service, open seating at the fire pit with a view of the band cabana, and seating throughout the rest of the venue. MYL Beer Co. can create a semi-private or private event experience including seated or buffet-style scratch kitchen catering, open bar/drink packages, and entertainment booking. For more information please visit https://www.opentable.com/private-dining/restaurant/1047

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4. The Watering Hole- San Diego Zoo Safari Park

4.5

Awesome(1206)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Escondido

Booked 37 times today

Located in the San Diego Safari ParkOpenTable Diners Choice 2022 Award for Best AmbianceEnjoy an incredible view of the African Plains at the Safari Park's newest gathering spot: The Watering Hole restaurant and bar. Watch rhinos and giraffes as you dine on menu items including tasty sandwiches and fresh salads, or relax with a refreshing beverage from the full-service bar with a wide selection of craft beers, wine, and mixed drinks.18% Gratuity charge to be added to checks for parties of 7 or more

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5. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Escondido

4.1

Excellent(168)

Price: Moderate

• American • Escondido

Booked 28 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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6. Black Angus Steakhouse - Escondido

4.4

Awesome(1663)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Escondido

Booked 16 times today

Located off the 15 freeway on the south east side of the Westfield North County Shopping Mall. We are off of Via Rancho Pkwy where it turns into Bear Valley Pkwy Our Chefs are proud to serve steaks that are aged at least 21 days, fresh-cut daily, and grilled over an open flame. Our menu has a variety of specialties to choose from: our legendary steaks, seafood, fall-off-the-bone Baby Back Ribs, our famous slow-roasted Prime Rib and many more. We pride ourselves at Black Angus Steakhouse for superior quality, friendly service, and great food. It’s more than a tradition - it's our passion every day.

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7. Rosina's Italian Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1177)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Poway / Rancho Bernardo

Booked 23 times today

Rosina's Italian Restaurants is traditional, casual and family friendly. We prepare our pastas and sauces fresh daily. Rosina's is a great place for a business meeting in our larger additional dining room, special gathering date night, or family dinner. Hand Made for 30 YearsWe serve healthy, Mediterranean recipes the Italian way: homemade soups, fresh vegetables, classic Italian cuisine from the heart of Italy. Our family has prepared meals for San Diegans for almost 30 years.Find out why your neighbors are calling both of Rosina's locations hidden gems, and make sure to try the nightly dinner specials!

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8. Brickmans Restaurant & Bar (formerly The Grill)

4.2

Awesome(107)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Marcos

Booked 8 times today

Brickmans epitomizes the essence of a charming golf-side eatery, exuding a laid-back country club ambiance that effortlessly cultivates a sense of camaraderie and relaxation. Serving as a beloved community hub, it seamlessly transitions from the ideal 19th hole for golf enthusiasts to the cozy familiarity of your best friend's living room or the lively charm of your fun uncle's country club.

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9. Rancho Santa Fe Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(330)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to The Rancho Santa Fe Bistro located in the heart of the beautiful downtown Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Our unique bistro offers an amazing menu and a superior wine selection for any lunch or dinner occasion.Owner / Chef Mozy Jahanguiri, who has run restaurants in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Dallas, has opened The Rancho Santa Fe Bistro in the space formerly occupied by The Pantry on Paseo Delicias. Mozy has prepared a menu that offers a wide variety of healthy and stylish fresh grill and more offering a balanced approach to food and wine along with bistro favorites including Oysters Rockefeller, traditional escargots, baked brie with grapes and honey and more for starters. Entrees to satisfy any taste of carefully sourced meats, seafood and much more. Be sure to check out Bistro's beautiful wood wine cellar, housing an extensive collection that spans an impressive 100 years (1897-1997) at a variety of price points.

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10. Fish House Vera Cruz

4.3

Awesome(245)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • San Marcos

Booked 7 times today

Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market in San Marcos, CA is part of Old California Restaurant Row. Fish House Vera Cruz is known for its fresh grilled seafood over mesquite charcoal. Offering the largest selection of fresh fish and seafood in North San Diego County. If you live near Escondido, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside and San Diego area, stop in for our Fresh Fish Market for fresh seafood to grill at home. Our restaurant features multiple Salt Water and Fresh Water fish tanks for a beautiful atmosphere. Check out our full bar and patio for happy hour in San Marcos, CA. We offer private dining and events through our Adobe Room and patio for weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, corporate events and more in San Marcos, CA. Come stop in and Eat Lots of Fish!

12 restaurants available nearby

1. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens

2. Brigantine Escondido

3. My Yard Live Beer Co

4. The Watering Hole- San Diego Zoo Safari Park

5. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Escondido

6. Black Angus Steakhouse - Escondido

7. Rosina's Italian Restaurant

8. Brickmans Restaurant & Bar (formerly The Grill)

9. Rancho Santa Fe Bistro

10. Fish House Vera Cruz

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