Hunsakers

Name: Hunsakers
Address: 113 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA, United States, 92025
Telephone: (760) 745-3835
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1230 Reviews

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

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My passion is creativity and inspiration and asking what’s next, while honoring all that has come before me. Tradition and innovation work together to drive thoughtful evolution to pave the way forward. I bring the best of myself in every dish.
Vincent’s has meant so much to me over these last 17 years, but it's important to evolve and stay ahead of the curve. The team and I are excited for this next chapter and we know our loyal guests will love the new experience we have planned.
- Chef Brandon Hunsaker

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, French, Continental
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 745-3835
Website
http://www.hunsakersupperclub.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+, Women
Executive chef
Brandon Hunsaker
Catering
For catering or private dinners call the restaurant and speak personally with Jeannette.
Private party facilities
For catering or private dinners call the restaurant and speak personally with Jeannette.

Location
113 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
Neighborhood
Escondido
Cross street
Broadway
Parking details
Street parking is usually available on Grand Ave and Broadway. Within a close distance to the restaurant there are also public parking lots.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,230 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North San Diego
Neighborhood gem
North San Diego
Good for special occasions

1,230 Reviews

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ShipwreckPointis1
New York Area
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a must try restaurant. 5 stars in all accounts.
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KolbyLady
San Diego
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had the San Diego Restaurant Week menu. Lovely kale salad with avocado and a yummy dressing, their Turkey Pot Pie ending with a shared plate of decadent desserts. Very impressed. It had been at least a year since we had been there. Their new owner is delightful and was so helpful. We will definitely go there again.
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SDgal
San Diego
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall2food2service1ambience4
Have been going here for years. So sad we will not be returning. Terrible service, mediocre food and a very rude owner.
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JoeT
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for SD Restaurant week. 3 courses. Salad was a Caesar with kale and corn bread croutons. Very tasty. We each had salmon Wellington. Was beautifully presented and just melted in mouth. Dessert was a great assortment of small pastries, each one more delicious than another. Overall a gourmet meal at a reasonable price
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Lyndon
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing find. Visit and find out for your own experience.
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ChristyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were there to celebrate our anniversary. We were greeted by a very friendly staff, and gave us a great seat. The drinks are incredible, including their coffee. Dinner was so good, and dessert was one of the best we have ever had. We started with an amazing drink called Mr. Paradise. The best French onion soup we've ever had, then I had the most delicious crusted New York steak, my husband had the blue cheese filet mignon, and we shared the peanut butter gelato sundae. This will be our favorite celebration spot, and we left so happy.
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MSmith61
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My daughter and I happened upon this place and we were very happy that we did. Fantastic dining experience. Highly recommend.
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Ym42
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent customer service! Delicious food and great alcohol 🍸 selection!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice place, great food & very romantic. My true love and I have a lovely meal and dessert. The selection of fine tequilas was very impressive. The owner was graceful and took the time to make sure each guest was having a wonderful experience.
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Axbanrcrombie
Las Vegas
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great. Ambience A+ Service A+ Food A+ Overall A+ We will come back again soon.
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Joem
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Escargot was very good except for the bread which was soft and gummy. A nice crisp baguette would have been so much nicer to soak up the delicious garlic sauce. French Onion soup was the star of the night. Rich flavor and loads of cheese. Mushroom soup was also good. The entree of rack of lamb was very disappointing. The menu stated a blackberry reduction with butternut squash. No butternut squash was served, and the sauce was not a blackberry reduction. Not even a hint of blackberry. The meat was cooked well but was flavorless, not seasoned at all. We tried to order two different wines off the list but they couldn't find either one. Know your inventory. To their credit they did give us a nicer wine than what we had ordered and comped the wine, which was very appreciated. They have a very nice whiskey menu, but unlike the wince list, no prices listed. It's always nice to know what you are going to charged before you order. This was our anniversary dinner (36 years) and I had hoped for so much more. Nothing was bad just not exceptional for the price. I don't mind paying the money if the food is exceptional, sadly this was not the case. The service was excellent, however.
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joyb
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
ANOTHER FABULOUS NIGHT AT HUNSAKERS! This is our go to restaurant for all special occasions, date nights, and “just because “. The staff is amazing and the owner is fabulous. The food is ALWAYS over the top delicious. If you have kiddos, get a sitter and GO! peace love joy
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Stacy
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambience was beautiful, service was great, and food was delicious. We had the crab cakes appetizer, along with steak and fish meals. High marks all around.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our meal, it was an exquisite dining experience!!
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JamieG
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent. We had the stuffed fig appetizer, the scallops dinner, and the beef Wellington dinner. All of it was fantastic
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sanfrancisco
San Diego
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Unique menu offering a selection of favorites and weekly chef specials. Intimate and relaxing with a beautiful bar and wine list. The servers are attentive and polite We thoroughly enjoyed our evening.
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BMan
San Diego
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and even better service! A real hidden gem.
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Great2find
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is what fine dining used to be. Extraordinary on all levels.
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MikeR
San Diego
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stopped in for the first time before a show at the Arts Center. Quaint, quiet, charming and a must revisit. We feel like we kinda cheated out ordering the chicken pot pie for two after we saw all the amazing and well presented dishes coming from the kitchen. However, the pot pie was great and the dessert it came with was light and tasty! Service was excellent and will definitely be back to continue our exploration of the menu!!
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Qwendala
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Interesting and well prepared food. Server was great
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mrmr
San Diego
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very close to Michelin level cuisine! Cannot believe this place is in Escondido but, so happy it is! Best fine dining in the area by far. The food is absolutely delicious and the service is fantastic. The steak merlot and cod were to die for. Love this place and for sure will be back soon!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious and the people are kind. Very happy
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PhilP
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was a great location to wrap up date night. Next time we hit the bar.
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MikeR
Orange County
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Overall ok I guess. Salad delivered ered we didn't order, round drinks came we didn't order, additional onion soup came we didn't order. Seemed too many servers helping us. They got confused. Also why can't you just let your service and food do your talking. We don't need to know your personal support of a life style not all people support. If I would have known making reservations through Open Table we wouldn't have joined you for dinner. Best wishes we won't be visiting your place in the future.
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ZtReTcH
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Considering there was only one other table sat in the restaurant, it took way too long to get drinks after we ordered them (10+ minutes). The food presentation was sloppy and it lacked flavor. I had to ask for salt and pepper to add flavor. We had high hopes for the place. Unfortunately, we won’t be back.
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RachelM
San Diego
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
Having been to this place before I was expecting a similar experience. But I was a bit disappointed. Service was fine but the food was ehh. We were hoping for a Wellington which we were told the last time we were there that it is always on the menu. But it was not. There was no free bread and I ordered a lemonade and they got me a refill, but when I saw the receipt i was charged twice for a lemonade (the server did not tell me that I would be charged for a refill). I got the Korean ribs and was pretty disappointed. The membrane was still on the rib making it very hard to eat because the meat was still on the membrane. The crispy rice tasted like half uncooked and didn’t have a crispy feel, more like a chewy undercook feel. My husband got a chipotle skirt steak Mac and cheese. It was alright a bit salty. Not really a wow factor there. And my brother in law got lamb chops. Probably the best out of the 3. Again service was fine but if you had been there a year or so ago it’s completely different now. I miss the set course menus.
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santa
San Diego
125 reviews
vip
5.0
125 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food in north county San Diego. It is worth the added expense. There are no “never buy” items on the menu. We will continue to come and enjoy.
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Rufus
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a great place to come for a celebration or if you are in the mood for a great dining experience. Chef Hunsaker always has a delightful taste and interesting twist to each dish.
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TracyM
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The menu is small but very interesting. The food is outstanding quality, fresh and flavorful. I can't wait to return!
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CupcakeS
Los Angeles
81 reviews
vip
4.0
81 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Delicious ! We came on a Weds night and were greeted warmly by owner Jeanette. We dined on the brussel sprout and squash blossom salad, the miso sable fish and the sweet potato stuffed with skirt steak on a bed of chmichurri. Dessert sounded wonderful but we were full. Next time !
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FamilyOut
San Diego
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect double date night. We all shared each other’s dishes and everything was exceptional.
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AndrewC
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A small, romantic restaurant, excellent food, service, very friendly stuff, and decent prices. An amazing wine selection.
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Xhsoue
San Diego
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food2service4ambience3
The decore is a little confusing and by the menu, the scheme is hard to figure out. I will say the plates are executed correctly with tradition of a refined pallet. The piano player was pleasant and a nice touch. Where it went off was lack of specialty. While our server was nice she hadn’t a clue of how to tie everything together; it was a relief, but would have been nice to figure out the overall concept of what Hunsakers is/was or could be.
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Bruce
San Diego
22 reviews
vip
2.0
22 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience3
Good to above average from a limited menu. Ambiance was serene despite an above average noise level when the restaurant filled up. My only complaint is the value. Our shared small plate, two wagu steak entrees and two glasses of wine came to $285 including 20% tip. Lower priced entrees would have brought the bill down to $200, still a bit on the high side. The service was good, but a bit inconsistent. Corkage, which we did not use, was $35, a bit on the high side. I will go back, but would like to see a more varied menu and better service. The food presentation was lovely.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time dining at Hunsakers and the cocktails were excellent and the Chefs Mercy Meal was amazing! We loved every bit, from service to dining!
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joyb
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is ALWAYS over the moon fabulous. This has become our place, and Kasey has become for server. It is the very best Escondido has to offer. The food, the service, the cocktails, the owner, all spectacular. It’s the perfect place for a cozy date night, so leave the kids at home. I rarely if ever write reviews, so please heed my advice. BOOK HUNSAKERS!!! Peace…love…joy joyphil
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lindseyb
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience! We love this place and food!! A must try
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JasonB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a beautiful place to break bread. The food is fantastic (I love the homemade rolls). The service is dynamic, and the drink will make anyone Jolly. Come prepared to be wowed! I highly recommend Hunsakers. Kasey is such a kind server and chef.
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santa
San Diego
125 reviews
vip
5.0
125 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food in North County. Best service, a classy place with good food and live music.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at our very favorite Escondido restaurant, Hunsaker’s. There was a guest chef as Chef Brandon Hunsaker was hurt in an accident last week. As was Chef Brandon, the guest chef also was trained under the original owner and chef, Vincent Grumel, and he brought a traditional Vincent’s flair to our meal last night. The food was superb. The small but fantastic restaurant is trying to find its way while Chef Brandon heals; if you can, please visit them soon to show your support for this Escondido institution.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Hunsakers is rated 4.5 stars by 1230 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

113 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway
Neighborhood
Escondido
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, French, Continental
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is usually available on Grand Ave and Broadway. Within a close distance to the restaurant there are also public parking lots.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+, Women
Executive chef
Brandon Hunsaker
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hunsakersupperclub.com/
Phone number
(760) 745-3835
Catering
For catering or private dinners call the restaurant and speak personally with Jeannette.
Private party facilities
For catering or private dinners call the restaurant and speak personally with Jeannette.

Hunsakers

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Dining areas

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Popular dishes

French Onion Soup

Filet Mignon

Skirt Steak

Menu

What 1,230 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Hunsakers restaurant rated?

Is Hunsakers currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

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