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Bacon Wrapped Scallops - The Flying Toad, Escondido, CA

The Flying Toad

4.7
4.7
51 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary French / American
  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Flying Toad is the brain child of Chef Hunsaker of Hunsaker at Vincent's; bringing the quality of his gourmet French training to the faster pace world of casual dining, losing none of the quality along the road. Try a bit of this or a little of that, assured nothing will disappoint.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Cocktail Bar, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 705-8013
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Brandon Hunsaker
  • Neighborhood
    Escondido
  • Cross street
    Grand and Broadway
  • Parking details
    There are several street spaces on Broadway, as well as many public lots very close by.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

51 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2021

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here is absolutely amazing and worth the price! I had the steak au poivre, and my family had the duck confit and skirt steak with chimichurri. We also had escargot as an appetizer which was so delicious as well. The down side was because we sat outside it was hard to get a hold of the waiters sometimes. Also the napoleon dessert we had at the end tasted good but the puff pastry was so tough that we had to us a steak knife to cut it. When we mentioned this to the staff they didn’t really want to do anything, or acted like it was normal. Other than that, I would definitely come back for the food and just skip dessert.

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  2. SpaDiner

    VIP

    San Diego

    35 reviews

    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2021

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been regular diners for many years to this establishment before it became the flying toad. I like how they adapted to Covid and like the new outdoor dining space. The service staff needs better training and they need a dedicated greeter. They take a lot of chances on unusual food combinations and I’m not a fan. I prefer the traditional tried and true if I’m going to pay $30-45 for an entree.

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  3. JillB

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. A gem in Escondido. Don’t miss trying this place. You won’t be sorry

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  4. Kimberly

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is phenomenal, I highly recommend it. This isn’t the place you go to if you’re looking for a quick dinner on the cheap, hit up a drive thru for that. This is fine dining located downtown Escondido where you take in the atmosphere and enjoy the whole experience. Treat yourself or your date and go enjoy The Flying Toad.

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  5. JulieC

    VIP

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal. Had the brick chicken ~ so good. My hubby had a shepherd’s pie that was delicious. My friend had the short rib baked potato. She said it was AMAZING. We will be coming back 🎉👍🏻

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  6. DaleT

    San Diego

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food good people

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  7. Barnacle6

    San Diego

    102 reviews

    5.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great table... great server...great ambience.... UNBELIEVABLE food. Perfect night out. Thank you.

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  8. AprilS

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, it was presented well and it tasted great. They had large portions and reasonable pricing as well. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Great little spot right on Grand. Will go back again for sure.

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  9. Ozatar

    VIP

    San Diego

    117 reviews

    5.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good. My husband had the Surf and Turf special, which was seved Fajita style. The steak was slightly overdone because it continued to cook on the plate. Other than that, all excellent. The kitchen was very slow, so service gets a lower mark.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we were a party of 4.. food was delicious! had a great time. so nice during covid to have a delicious meal and not bar food! will be back for a sunday tasting dinner

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FAQs

The Flying Toad offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 705-8013.

The Flying Toad is rated 4.7 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for The Flying Toad

113 W Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Grand and Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    Escondido
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Cocktail Bar, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are several street spaces on Broadway, as well as many public lots very close by.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brandon Hunsaker
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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