Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea
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Encinitas, California Food Guide: 10 Bar food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Discover Restaurants offering the best Bar food in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, California. Cardiff-by-the-Sea, usually referred to as Cardiff, is a beach community located in Encinitas, bordering Solana Beach to the south in San Diego County, California. The Pacific Ocean is to the west of Cardiff, Encinitas on its east and north, and a beach and lagoon on its south. With a population of under 12,000, Cardiff-by-the-Sea operates as part of the city of Encinitas, but unlike the other communities that comprise Encinitas, has its own ZIP code (92007).
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10. Beachside Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Dsaamdsd
The Beachside Bar and Grill is known for their tacos. I ordered the Carne Asada tacos and they were the best Iâve ever had, absolutely delicious. The meat was so tender and seasoned perfectly. The tacos are served with a delicious salsa along with chips. The staff is super friendly! We were visiting the San Diego area and made a trip to Encinitas and had lunch here. Definitely adding lunch here again on our future trips. I will be thinking of these tacos all the way back to Texas and forever!
9. Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill Live Music
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
We are a family owned and operated neighborhood bar & grill with live music, billiards and sports on every TV. Our original recipes are made from scratch daily using the finest quality ingredients available. We pride ourselves on serving huge portions at
Reviewed By TrippyDIane
Mr. Peabody's is a cleaned up dive bar. BUT . . . we've been there recently for dinner on a Saturday night (packed) and breakfast (yes, breakfast!!!) today. The food is pretty incredible. We thoroughly enjoyed breakfast complete with rock and roll playing in the background, great $1.50 egg tacos, one of the best chicken fried steaks with sausage gravy my husband has ever had (and he's had a lot!) and all served by a friendly waitress. We are definitely going back. Dinner the other night was fun too. Chicken wings, fish and chips, roast beef, etc. and great entertainment. That night they had someone who sounded just like Janice Joplin. I highly recommend Mr. Peabody's!
8. UNION Kitchen & Tap
Overall Ratings
4 based on 292 reviews
UNION Kitchen & Tap offers New American Cuisine in an inviting, warm, and comfortable restaurant setting. The frequently changing menu relies heavily on organic, local ingredients and offer a variety of options to choose from including seasonal salads, he
Reviewed By happytoberetired
Shares the Pesto Chicken Flatbread. Itâs made with chicken, basil, oven roasted tomatoes, bacon, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, all on a flat bread. It came out looking like a pizza. It was just prefect to share for our mid day lunch. Nice open air interior. The on street parking is always a pain. Always busy.
7. Cardiff Beach Bar At Tower 13
Overall Ratings
4 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By HeyitsmeJulie
Perfect location, indoor & outdoor seating. The food is fantastic. I was there with a larger group of friends, we all ordered something different and ate family style so we could try everything. There was not a single thing I would not order again.Friends ordered the fish and chips and we were ALL blown away at the presentation.The pizza crust was divine and the out door patron was perfect for those of us who wanted to visit yet still see the game on the big screen. The place was comfortably packed as the day moved on.Try the Bloody Mary. DELICIOUS! The quesadilla was stacked and incredible!My vegetarian friends were happy and my meat eater friends were happy.
6. Encinitas Ale House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By rokkap
Encinitas Ale House was a packed pub, and very very noisy. Discussion was practically impossible, probably so patrons can concentrate on drinking.Beer selection was wide, and IPAs OK. However, my Clam Chowder was only average, and my Calamari not good at all; all breading, way over-fried. Service was expedient, but nothing to write home about.So many way better experiences in the Encinitas neighborhood.
5. Bier Garden of Encinitas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By Mike48
A reasonable choice in a small town with lots of competition - visit Saturday lunchtime and it was very busyLunch of fish in ciabatta was very nice, service was prompt and efficient and ambience goodWe had seats overlooking the sidewalk and street which made for an interesting outlookGood
4. Las Olas Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 364 reviews
Since 1981, Las Olas Mexican Restaurant has served the best authentic fresh Mexican food near the beach!Please join us for margaritas, lunch and dinner specials, full bar and craft beers, Taco Tuesdays, Happy Hour Monday thru Friday till 6 pm, group parti
Reviewed By John R
Hard to beat this place for ambiance, friendly people, food and views. WE had a Flamed Chile Rellanno stuffed with cheese and all the fixins. Plus some Cadillac Margaritas. The bartendar's Matt and Jason are incredible and make the place what it is. Fantastic!!
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3. UNION Kitchen & Tap
Overall Ratings
4 based on 292 reviews
UNION Kitchen & Tap offers New American Cuisine in an inviting, warm, and comfortable restaurant setting. The frequently changing menu relies heavily on organic, local ingredients and offer a variety of options to choose from including seasonal salads, he
Reviewed By happytoberetired
Shares the Pesto Chicken Flatbread. Itâs made with chicken, basil, oven roasted tomatoes, bacon, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, all on a flat bread. It came out looking like a pizza. It was just prefect to share for our mid day lunch. Nice open air interior. The on street parking is always a pain. Always busy.
2. Pacific Coast Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 842 reviews
Now on the ocean in Cardiff, PCG is a hip and artistic trip for your senses. Feast on extraordinary Pacific Coast Cuisine in visually stunning surroundings. The Pacific Coast Grill is a place to see and be seen and most of all, to enjoy.
Reviewed By salesguytoo
Classic California restaurant full of entitled millennials to serve you. Arrived in the valet lot only to find and Iâm noxious attendant that âwelcomed usâ to the restaurant. We came to go to the upstairs bar but that was not open on a Saturday afternoon. We were Crammed into the dark, cold downstairs area as they probably didnât have enough employees to work the full restaurant⦠Hereâs the good news the ice was cold and so was the beer. We ordered a roll that had questionable texture on the raw fish. Not very flavorful⦠Deciding not to order additional items seem to irritate the waiter. Upon our decision to leave the valet attendant helped three different patrons that were behind us in line before they helped us. It then took over 15 minutes to bring my vehicle from some lot elsewhere. As a parting gift the valet obnoxiously asked for a tip. Overrated and entitled when there are many other places to go.
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1. UNION Kitchen & Tap
Overall Ratings
4 based on 292 reviews
UNION Kitchen & Tap offers New American Cuisine in an inviting, warm, and comfortable restaurant setting. The frequently changing menu relies heavily on organic, local ingredients and offer a variety of options to choose from including seasonal salads, he
Reviewed By happytoberetired
Shares the Pesto Chicken Flatbread. Itâs made with chicken, basil, oven roasted tomatoes, bacon, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, all on a flat bread. It came out looking like a pizza. It was just prefect to share for our mid day lunch. Nice open air interior. The on street parking is always a pain. Always busy.
Where to eat American food in Cardiff-by-the-Sea: The Best Restaurants and Bars
