Echale Encinitas

4.7

126 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 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.

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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

What 126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Mediterranean
North San Diego
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Echale Encinitas offers a vibrant atmosphere with "amazing food" and attentive service. Guests rave about the "best food in Encinitas," with standout dishes like duck confit and sea bass. The eclectic menu, creative flavors, and a curated wine list make it a must-visit. Expect a lively, beach-town vibe.

126 Reviews

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sinead
VIP
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing experience! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the food was perfectly prepared, and the service was outstanding. My server, Bella went above and beyond to make our visit special. Highly recommend!
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Sarah
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The space is small and intimate, but also a little on the loud side when trying to speak to your dinner guest.
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Marianne
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe and delicious sophisticated menu. Friendly classy service.
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Aleah
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed our food and the vibe. We will be back again!
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Chase
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We made a same day reservation, & were originally sat outside. Upon request to dine inside, we immediately were accommodated. The whole experience start to finish was so fabulous. The vibe and ambiance was infectious and the food was top notch! We will absolutely be back!
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Bianca
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good! The food was great, minus the chicken meatballs being overcooked. The hype around the green chile burger is real it was delicious as well as the gambas. Would go back
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Elaine
VIP
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I reserved a table for NYE for 6 people. Our first time in this restaurant and the reviews were great. Upon entering the establishment we were seated right away. We ordered almost everything on the menu, everything was perfect! The duck confit was delicious!!! My entire party was impressed and couldn't stop talking about it the next day. We met the Chef / owner at the end of the night! BRAVO! Keep it coming! We will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Central Coast
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great experience we loved the ambiance and food was delicious
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Marianne
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique dishes , tapas style with good portions and great flavor combos. I keep coming back. Yum.
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Dana
Chicago
195 reviews
4.0
195 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Shared a few plates, everything was delicious. Mushroom toast, meatballs, yellowtail sashimi. Lovely bottle of Bordeaux. 2nd time at Echale. Does not disappoint. 👍🏻👍🏻
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Echale Encinitas is rated 4.7 stars by 126 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

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

Website
https://echaleencinitas.com/
Phone number
(760) 452-6006

Echale Encinitas

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