Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Encinitas

We had a wonderful evening. We were seated at our window table just in time to see the sunset! For an old couple from Colorado this was a very beautiful thing. Our server, Cheri was delightful and was never intrusive but always attentive. The food was excellent and well prepared. Overall a great evening.

The food and atmosphere are always a hit here. We brought family from out of town. I should have booked the Fireplace tables on the patio, but other than that, the evening was flawless. The salsa was delicious, tacos and burgers equally so. Walking to the car, you could smell the ocean on a perfect San Diego, winter night. They got us in and out in plenty of time to make our Lightscape, time slot!

Our Thanksgiving dinner experience at Chart House in Cardiff was sensational! From the exceptional service (shout out to our server, Raye) to the outstanding food and ambiance, we were truly impressed. There was a price fixe menu for the holiday (at a reasonable price compared to most places in town), and the turkey entree was excellent. The turkey was moist and plentiful, the stuffing tasted just like mom's, there was a choice of potato, a vegetable, and cranberry sauce. Everything on the plate tasted so good, just like your traditional Thanksgiving, and my husband thought the serving size was very generous. The price fixe menu also included your choice of starter and dessert. The lobster bisque and kale salad were both wonderful. There were also about 9 other entrees to choose from. I had the filet and shrimp combo and it was absolutely delicious; prepared to perfection. The restaurant was packed. Be sure to get your reservation early next year. I highly recommend it!

Three of us spent Thanksgiving at Vigiluccis in Leucadia. It’s the second year we’ve done this and enjoyed it as much this time as always! We always opt for the Italian menu rather than the turkey dinner. The server, Oscar, was terrific and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious, hot and served beautifully. We were never rushed, and we will always come back.

This is our second time to Valentina and we’ll definitely be back! This time it was for Thanksgiving dinner and it was fantastic! Three course pre-fixe menu, but the options for the courses had a TON of variety. The ambiance, service and attention to detail was fantastic! Thank you to the Valentina team for hosting such a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner! See you again soon!