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  • JimVIP
    Hawaii •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Simply Fantastic. AJ and the rest of the team were on point with service, friendliness and attentiveness. Will definitely return soon.
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    Herb & SeaPrice: Moderate• Californian• Encinitas
    4.5
  • Rafa
    Dallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great place, food,,drink and attention, fully recommend it Ask for Mezcal Old-fashioned
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    SAGOPrice: Expensive• Asian• Encinitas
    4.3
  • Julia
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We love coming here. The owner is so hospitable and always seeks to personalize our experience & the food and drinks are always great too!
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    PuntamarPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Encinitas
    4.5
  • HelenVIP
    San Diego •56 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 8, 2025
    Came here with another couple that we hadn't seen in a long time. Hadn't been to this specific location in years so it was nice to come back. We were seated within 5 min of our reservation time and was seated on the covered patio (but luckily there were strong heat lamps). We were served right away with waters and bread for the table. We started by splitting a margherita pizza for the table as an appetizer. It was delicious and cooked to perfection. I love that the crust was nice and chewy and was wondering if it was a sourdough crust but it was really lovely. for our dinner we ordered pappardelle carbonara (mine), pesto linguine with chicken (my husband), lasagna bolognese (our friend's husband), and spaghetti (can't recall exactly what my friend ordered but it was something with spaghetti). Everything was delicious! Our friend who ordered the lasagna said it was okay but he would have preferred a bit more acidity in the sauce as he claimed it was "too sweet". We all tried the sauce and liked it so I think it's likely personal preference. My carbonara was amazing! I'm sure it was super fattening but it was so good! the only comment I have is that it was a bit salty (I think from the bacon). My husband loved his pesto with chicken dish and my friend devoured her spaghetti dish. We were offered dessert but we were too full to eat anything else. I am curious if their cannoli's are made fresh as our Italian friend said that you should never order cannolli unless they make it in front of you. (how is that possible)? Definitely a gem of a place and one of San Diego's finest Italian Restaurants. Great place for date night or a double date. The place is small and intimate so likely not the best place for a large group.
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    Buona Forchetta EncinitasPrice: Moderate• Italian• Encinitas
    4.7
  • KittyLyons81
    San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 27, 2022
    Loved dancing at shelter and the good vibes !
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    SHELTERPrice: Moderate• Dining Bar• Encinitas
    4.1

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Encinitas, CA, boasts inviting accommodations, fun nightlife, a wealth of activities and consistent waves. It was once named one of the best surf towns in the world by National Geographic. Whether you choose to surf or just watch the antics, one thing you will not want to miss is eating in the local restaurants. Often people start their day with a healthy omelet prepared with locally grown ingredients like avocados and asparagus. Many seaside cafes offer lobster rolls, crab rolls, and shrimp rolls. It seems that tacos just taste better when they are eaten on Encinitas' beaches. As the sun begins to set, there are many upscale restaurants greeting guests with outstanding seafood and steaks along with gorgeous views.

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Healthy restaurants located in Encinitas include Haven, Waverly Restaurant & Lounge and Herb & Sea

Restaurants with gluten-free options in Encinitas are Buona Forchetta Encinitas, Haven and Firenze Trattoria

Bottomless brunch in Encinitas is available at Waverly Restaurant & Lounge, VAGA Restaurant & Bar and Herb & Sea

The most romantic restaurant in Encinitas is Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana

Restaurants in Encinitas with a great view include Haven, VAGA Restaurant & Bar and Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

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