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Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff, Encinitas, CA

Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff

4.4 (7368)
$30 and under
Seafood
2588 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92007

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gerado Nava
  • Catering
    Please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Spectacular ocean views available for corporate meetings, breakfast, lunch & dinners. Beautiful receptions, rehearsal dinners & wedding ceremonies as well a tour groups, bar mitzvahs & any special event. The Chart House - Cardiff offers a semi-private lofted area seating up to 40 guests as well.
  • Private party contact
    Marisa McQuillan: (760) 436-4044
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Solana Beach
  • Cross street
    Birmingham/ Lomas Santa Fe
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet. Limited street parking available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 7,368 people are saying

Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chart House Restaurant in Cardiff offers a "beautiful location" with ocean views and "great food." Diners praise the "excellent service" from attentive staff members like José and Kayla. The atmosphere is enhanced by dishes like the "herb crusted salmon" and "lobster bisque." Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a favored spot for special occasions.

7,368 Reviews
  1. Amy

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our wedding with family over dinner and had the best experience! The service, food, and ambiance was amazing. Our wedding was so special and perfect!

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  2. Maria

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food, atmosphere and special attention to our birthday friend who we were celebrating.

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  3. Julia VIP

    San Diego18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Server extremely friendly and so is manager. Food was delicious but side portion a little small for the price. I expect a lot when going to expensive places so giving it a 3 because they brought up my old fashion with regular ice cubes versus the large ice, and it took forever to get the bread. The ambience is wonderful though, and like I said, they are really nice. They accidentally messed up Our check, but luckily he caught it and came back for it.

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  4. Tim

    Orange County1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We love Chart House and go all the time for occasions and celebrations. We have never been to Cardiff and we’re so excited to celebrate graduation there. We were taken upstairs, where you couldn’t see the view out the windows even though tables remained empty downstairs. It took at least 30 minutes to get a basket of bread. Service was horrible upstairs as the waiter brought what he could carry up those stairs each time. Refills took forever. It was hot as anything upstairs. Everything took way too long. Then they jammed a party with kids and a stroller next to us. I watched a food runner spill food off plates every time he came up. Rice and coconut shrimp and French fries and unsuspecting diners didn’t even know a portion of their food had been dropped. The upstairs is not where to sit. I’d refuse next time. Or just not go at all.

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  5. Nix

    Phoenix / Arizona7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappointed …. The dinning experience is outstanding. The food is always great and the pricing is very reasonable for the experience.

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  6. Brittany

    Montana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our anniversary was amazing at The Chart House! The food is always perfect and the service was great!

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  7. stephen VIP

    Upstate New York27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As noted in our reservation this was a birthday celebration. We also mentioned it when we arrived. We had to tell them again when they brought us our check. They gave us a sliver of cake with a candle. My filet mignon was almost cold and flavorless Swordfish was very good however we won't be returning. Also the restaurant was about 80% empty.

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  8. Don

    San Diego7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    For the price we found the food mediocre the service mediocre and the bathrooms were dirty! Guess bad management! Won’t be coming back anytime soon. Too many better options

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  9. Teresa

    San Diego4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    My food was cold and overcooked. The restaurant was empty, but the service was poor and inattentive.

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  10. Donna VIP

    San Diego12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a weird table. Been there many times and always had great seating. Disappointed as I noted it was our anniversary. We often go to chart house so we were not thrilled about the ackward table.

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FAQs

Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 436-4044.

Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff is rated 4.4 stars by 7368 OpenTable diners.

Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
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2588 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92007

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Birmingham/ Lomas Santa Fe
  • Neighborhood
    Solana Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet. Limited street parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gerado Nava
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Spectacular ocean views available for corporate meetings, breakfast, lunch & dinners. Beautiful receptions, rehearsal dinners & wedding ceremonies as well a tour groups, bar mitzvahs & any special event. The Chart House - Cardiff offers a semi-private lofted area seating up to 40 guests as well.
  • Private party contact
    Marisa McQuillan: (760) 436-4044
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