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Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff, Encinitas, CA

Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff

4.4
4.4
7211 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 436-4044
  • Website
    http://www.chart-house.com/locations/cardiff/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gerado Nava
  • Catering
    Please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Spectacular ocean views available for corporate meetings, breakfast, lunch & dinners. Beautiful receptions, rehearsal dinners & wedding ceremonies as well a tour groups, bar mitzvahs & any special event. The Chart House - Cardiff offers a semi-private lofted area seating up to 40 guests as well.
  • Private party contact
    Marisa McQuillan: (760) 436-4044
  • Location
    2588 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92007
  • Neighborhood
    Solana Beach
  • Cross street
    Birmingham/ Lomas Santa Fe
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet. Limited street parking available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 7,211 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Great for scenic views

  • North San Diego

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chart House Restaurant in Cardiff offers stunning ocean views and a delightful ambiance, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "great cocktails," "excellent service," and "amazing ambiance." The menu features favorites like Prime Rib and Chilean Sea Bass. While service can occasionally be slow, the overall experience remains a cherished choice for celebrations and romantic evenings.

7,211 Reviews

  1. Joseph

    VIP

    San Diego

    53 reviews

    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent but service was very sloooow. Maybe understaffed for that day. Generally better.

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  2. Daraius

    VIP

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It would be unfair to rate the Chart House on a fixed price New Years Menu as in all restaurants, this tends to be an okay meal. We had the good fortune of dining at the Chart House a week prior and had almost the similar meal. The meal prepared a week ago was very good, the meal last night was just okay.

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  3. Tammy

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    They should do a better job of training their staff. We waited for 30 minutes before our waiter came to us. He never introduced himself and was quite blunt when asking us for our orders. No conversation, & no etiquette.. we had the new year special which was an appetizer, Maine, and dessert. The lobster bisque was far from being what lobster bisque should taste like. The salads or salads, so perfect! Can’t go wrong there. The risotto felt reheated. The steaks were under seasoned. The desserts, cheesecakes were warm, lava cake was cold! The price did not reflect the meal 5/10

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  4. Javier

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The table was perfect, as requested! The food was very good, but the service was mediocre, and we felt rushed. For example, the Waiter (who did not provide his name) brought my salad without dressing. Then while I was waiting for the Waiter about my salad, the Food Runner brought our main dish. Then they brought my salad as I was mid-way with my main dish. The Waiter apologized and blamed the Kitchen staff. In my opinion, it’s unacceptable to blame someone else for the problem. Overall, we had a nice NYE dinner!

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  5. Mark

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    You have to improve the good quality. Very Weak. Can do better at home especially for the price.

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  6. Toms

    VIP

    San Diego

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived at 4:15 PM on New Year’s Eve. Our reservation was for 4:30 so we were asked to wait. Promptly at 4:30 they seated us at a table by the window so we had a clear view of the sunset. However the fog precluded a sunset show. Our server,was Wendy, we had had the privilege of waiting on us before. She was great! The special 3 course dinner was delicious. Caesar salad, 9 oz fillet done to perfection, and a small Lava Cake for dessert was just right. The Chart House is one of our favorites, they certainly didn’t disappoint us on a very busy night!!

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  7. Janet

    VIP

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambiance with ocean view seating. Cool, glamorous drink selection. Many nice menu options. Highly recommend!

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  8. Ted

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prime Rib (14oz) was excellent as well as the 9oz filet. Cooked perfectly and tasted very good! Stay away from the lava cake desert. Way too much chocolate and sugar. Tasted okay but that changed as I ate more and felt the sugar rush.

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  9. Steve

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t beat the view. The Food was excellent with a choice of Brunch or Lunch menu

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  10. Matt

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food was delicious, ambience was exceptional. Very good experience, over-all very happy.

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FAQs

Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 436-4044.

Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff is rated 4.4 stars by 7211 OpenTable diners.

Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff

2588 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92007

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Birmingham/ Lomas Santa Fe
  • Neighborhood
    Solana Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet. Limited street parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gerado Nava
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.chart-house.com/locations/cardiff/
  • Phone number
    (760) 436-4044
  • Catering
    Please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Spectacular ocean views available for corporate meetings, breakfast, lunch & dinners. Beautiful receptions, rehearsal dinners & wedding ceremonies as well a tour groups, bar mitzvahs & any special event. The Chart House - Cardiff offers a semi-private lofted area seating up to 40 guests as well.
  • Private party contact
    Marisa McQuillan: (760) 436-4044
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