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The Dining Room - Echale Encinitas, Encinitas, CA

Echale Encinitas

4.8
4.8
114 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Charming
Nestled in the serene beach town of Encinitas, our California Bistro and Natural Wine Bar offers a mix of traditional Spanish flavors with a modern Mediterranean twist, complemented by an exquisite selection of natural wines. Menu favorites include the Maitake Mushroom toast and tahini "aioli", our Green Chile Burger with gruyere cheese, and our locally sourced blue fin tuna crudo with citrus vinaigrette. We play a mix of Brazilian funk, late 90's hip-hop, and French pop all through our vintage Marantz receiver and JBl speakers. Our dimly lit cozy restaurant is ideal for date nights and post-surf hangs.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 452-6006
  • Website
    https://echaleencinitas.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sean Yontz
  • Location
    947 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-4400
  • Neighborhood
    Encinitas
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Mediterranean

  • North San Diego

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Echale Encinitas is a culinary gem offering "phenomenal meals" with "amazing flavors" that are "creative and inventive." Its diverse, French-inspired Mexican menu, featuring standout dishes like pork belly tacos and ceviche, is complemented by an eclectic wine list. Guests rave about the "wonderful service" and "fun atmosphere," making it a top choice for dining in Encinitas.

114 Reviews

  1. Scott

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere... service was great even though it was crowded on a Thursday night. We'll be back!

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  2. Nicole

    VIP

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience and food! I will be back and highly recommend

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  3. Matt

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time at Echale. They do such a good job. The service is excellent. And the food is amazing. Nice work.

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  4. Alexander

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great vibe. Very cutty little location for Encinitas.

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  5. Tom

    VIP

    San Diego

    97 reviews

    4.0

    97 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The “taqueria” is a bistro and wine bar near the south end of the Lumberyard shopping center. The atmosphere is crowded and casual, even leaning toward beach town funky. Noise levels indoors are a little high. On warmer nights, dine outdoors. It has a short, eclectic menu. We had the sourdough bread, $10, and the meatballs, $18, for starters. The bread came with sweet corn butter with Parmesan. A tasty combination. But the bread was burnt, so a little crunchy. The four meatballs came with bread and were served in a tomato sauce with garlic and a light spicey aftertaste. That fits with the Mexican half of the theme for the restaurant. For an entrée, we shared the local seabass, $30, with cilantro, garlic, roasted tomato, and fennel sauce marinade. It was cooked on the skin and was delightfully moist. The red sauce offered an interesting contrast. The restaurant has a limited two-page wine list with interesting selections from Spain, Germany, France, Baja California, Napa, Mendocino, Italy, New Zealand, and Slovenia. Prices are $15-$18 for a glass. Wine bottles range from $52-$100. The list could use a domestic Chardonnay and a few more reds to go with their spicier dishes. We tried a Bordeaux blend, $15, and a Sangiovese, $17. Service was friendly and efficient. Corkage is $25. The server said the menu and wine list change frequently. We’ll bring our own wine next time.

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  6. Morgan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top place for food in Encinitas and they have a great wine selection.

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  7. dianne

    VIP

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    John the owner was very accommodating. The food was delicious along with his curated wine list which offered unique and wonderful natural options. I highly recommend if you are looking for a special experience.

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  8. Heather

    VIP

    Central Coast

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great good, team service, no bathroom in the restaurant.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in Encinitas hands down

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  10. jeffrey

    New Jersey

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is great. Food and wine were fantastic. High level tapas. It is noisy but has some energy.

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Echale Encinitas is rated 4.8 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Echale Encinitas

947 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-4400

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Encinitas
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Executive chef
    Sean Yontz
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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