4 Best Tapas Restaurants In Solana Beach

4 restaurants available nearby

1. Echale Encinitas

4.7

Exceptional(139)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas • Encinitas

Booked 12 times today

Echale Encinitas sets itself apart with its exquisite Tapas and Small Plates, offering a delightful fusion of traditional Spanish flavors with a modern Mediterranean twist. Diners rave about the “phenomenal dinner and great service,” with standout dishes like the Maitake Mushroom toast and locally sourced blue fin tuna crudo receiving high praise for their “amazing flavor profiles and presentation.” Nestled in the charming beach town of Encinitas, this cozy bistro radiates a vibrant yet intimate atmosphere, enhanced by an eclectic mix of music. With its inventive menu and carefully curated natural wine selection, Echale promises an unforgettable culinary experience that keeps guests returning for more.

2. SHELTER

4.1

Excellent(23)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas • Encinitas

"Open- air" cocktail lounge and nightclub in the heart of downtown Encinitas. DJ's nightly curating sexy house vibes. Reservations for bottle service are highly recommended. Shelter is a 21+ venue.

3. Bar Traza

4.5

Awesome(150)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas • Carlsbad

Booked 2 times today

Overlooking the hills of La Costa and the resort's lush golf courses, Bar Traza offers rustic shared plates in a Spanish Colonial-inspired setting. Be sure to try one (or several) uniquely profiled cocktails from the award-winning Flavor Origins menu, which encourages patrons to embark on a cocktail discovery from comforting to adventurous.

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4. Lobby Lounge at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

4.3

Awesome(19)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas • Carmel Valley

The Lobby Lounge at Fairmont Grand Del Mar has been magnificently reimagined to combine the lavish splendor of Italian palazzos with the natural grandeur of Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve. Indulge in afternoon tea as the San Diego sun casts its golden light through large arched windows, or linger into the evening over inspired tapas, cocktails, and elevated programming under the warm glow of Venetian glass chandeliers. Take in the beauty of Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve —or while sipping a craft cocktail in the bar. In a specially commissioned mural that spans all four walls, artist Jim Wodark pays homage to the canyon’s most iconic elements: its ancient rocks, cascading waterfall, and distant mountains.Live entertainment Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 pm - 12:00 am.LIVE LIMITLESS - Join the rewards program designed with you in mind. As a member of ALL – Accor Live Limitless, you’ll earn points on dining and hotel reservations worldwide. Enroll at https://bit.ly/3gvDtJG

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. Echale Encinitas

2. SHELTER

3. Bar Traza

4. Lobby Lounge at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

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