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1. UNION Kitchen & Tap
4.7
Exceptional(1056)
Price: Moderate
• American • Encinitas
*** WE HAVE MOVED RESERVATION PLATFORMS *** Book your reservation at [https://www.exploretock.com/union-encinitas]Situated at the southern end of Downtown Encinitas on the historic 101 highway, UNION Kitchen & Tap offers New American Cuisine in an inviting, warm, and comfortable restaurant setting. Executive Chef, Jared Saunders, created a frequently changing menu that relies heavily on local and organic ingredients. The menu features a variety of options to choose from including seasonal salads, hearty sandwiches, prime steak and chops, and a number of signature dishes for meat eaters and vegetarians alike. UNION Kitchen & Tap also offers a full complement of local craft beers, boutique wines, and signature cocktails.
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2. Le Papagayo Encinitas
4.4
Awesome(2257)
Price: Moderate
• American • Encinitas
Booked 25 times today
Le Papagayo blends New American and Pacific Coast cuisine to create an amazing fine dining experience. The Chef and Myself combine the freshest of local ingredients and flavor to create a unique character for each meal created from scratch. Dining at Le Papagayo is a full experience that will delight all your senses. Amazing food and a warm and inviting dining room which looks like an art gallery are all part of the experience.We also offer a heated patio and unplugged live music every night.
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3. Ember & Rye
4.7
Exceptional(1222)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Carlsbad
Booked 26 times today
Dine overlooking the 18th green at this Richard Blais steakhouse... of sorts. This delightful collaboration with acclaimed chef and television personality offers delectable steaks and fresh seafood dishes rooted in fine local ingredients, served in a casual, vintage clubhouse setting located at the signature Arnold Palmer designed Aviara Golf Club.
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4. Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub
4.7
Exceptional(1383)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Oceanside
Booked 8 times today
Please call for reservations of 7+ (760) 453-2738 Founded in 2013 by Davin and Jessica Waite, Wrench & Rodent is a space for culinary exploration and collaboration. This cozy, eclectic restaurant quickly became a destination for those who appreciated Chef Davin’s creative approach to celebrating local and responsibly sourced fish and produce. In addition to a set sushi menu, Wrench offers an omakase as well as a list of specials that change daily. The team is committed to reducing waste and enhancing flavor by elevating all cuts of fish and veggies, as well as featuring a diverse range of species. Many menu items are simple, fresh and creative, with a lesser-known fish species complimented by ingredients from the backyard garden. Byproduct utilization drives the menu as well, and recent explorations with aging techniques have led to a dry aged fish program. Plant-forward preparations are also celebrated, and a vegan omakase is available upon request.
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5. Mosaic Restaurant and Bar
4.0
Excellent(1)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Del Mar
Fusing California, Baja and Mediterranean cuisine into artistic and creative dishes, like that of a mosaic. Our philosophy is simple. We select the finest local products and ingredients and create wonderful “from scratch” cuisine. Enjoy casual dining, craft cocktails, beer and wine at our indoor/outdoor bar. Our outside terrace seating features communal areas around fire pits and looks over our resort-style pool. If interested in booking the restaurant, terrace or dining room for a private event, please call our catering manager at (858) 764-0269.

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  • Reilly
    San Diego •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Perfect. This is my favorite sushi spot. Took my parents for the first time and they loved it. Everything was wonderful! Can’t wait to come back!!
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    Wrench and Rodent SeabasstropubPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Oceanside
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    4.7
  • Pam
    San Diego •55 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Our party of nine dined for lunch in the middle room, next to the bar. Hardly any other diners were there so we had the room all to ourselves, which was wonderful. The wait staff was excellent—very accommodating and kind. Everyone was quite happy with their meals. Two of us had the hanger steak with a wedge salad. All of it tasted great. The steak was very tasty and cooked to perfection. A few had a hamburger. Again, delicious. Everyone liked the assortment ment of desserts we ordered. My only complain—$37 for salad and a very small steak is quite pricey.
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    Ember & RyePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Carlsbad
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    4.7
  • gail
    San Diego •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Dec 13, 2024
    Wonderful band - really great guitarist. Fun time
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    Le Papagayo EncinitasPrice: Moderate• American• Encinitas
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    4.4
  • NeilVIP
    San Diego •79 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 26, 2024
    Great place to watch sports for sure. Cocktails and beer selection is fantastic! We had crab cakes for an appetizer, outstanding. The shrimp and grits is very authentic New Orleans style. Great burger too. We are adding this to our rotation.
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    UNION Kitchen & TapPrice: Moderate• American• Encinitas
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    4.7
  • OpenTable Diner
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jun 23, 2024
    The food was very good and the cocktails were delicious. Very friendly staff and nice, relaxing atmosphere .
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    Mosaic Restaurant and BarPrice: Moderate• Californian• Del Mar
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