Echale Encinitas

4.6

143 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Romantic

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

Location
947 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024-4400
Phone number
(760) 452-6006
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Executive chef
Sean Yontz

What 143 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Mediterranean

Review summary

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Echale Encinitas is a culinary gem offering a "really well curated menu" with standout dishes like pork belly tacos, Wagyu burgers, and tamales. Its vibrant atmosphere, "attentive service," and eclectic wine list make it a top choice for food enthusiasts. Despite occasional noise and service delays, it remains a "must-try" spot.

143 Reviews

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MorganC
Nashville7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place!!! Duck confit is a must! So sad it’s leaving the neighborhood soon, staying tuned for new location
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zoez
Chicago1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Overall, pleasant experience but definitely room for improvement. The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing, low light and very small. Restroom is outside in a separate building. The ceviche was not good. The meatballs incredibly flavorful and rich. Wine list is small. One waitress was good, one waiter was entitled and a bit rude.
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Ryan
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great low key spot to have some wine and great food!
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Kendra VIP
San Diego2 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Took 40 minutes to get bread!!! The kitchen staff struggles. We ended up leaving cuz we could not get food and tables around had been there long than us with the same issues
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JoBeth VIP
San Diego22 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVE this restaurant!! Everything is awesome. But we hear they are moving :-((((
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Donna
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a gem! The food was delish! Only thing I recommend is don't sit outside if you are looking for ambiance...it's a courtyard by a very popular ice cream shop.
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Steven
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dining experience! Food was amazing and the ambiance was a nice change with a cozy feel.
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Natalie
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good food and great service. Super friendly wait staff and very attentive despite it being super busy. Food was delicious, we got the yellowtail sashimi which was super fresh and had great flavors. The pork chop and steak were amazing as well, will definitely be back here!
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Nicholas VIP
San Diego8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second meal there, it was just as phenomenal as the first time. The food is creative, executed perfectly, and absolutely delicious.
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Katrina VIP
San Diego36 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and wine choice were delicious. The pork chop and sea bass were excellent, as was the Cesar salad and bread course. We had a hard time hearing each other over the music and chatter but otherwise great night
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Echale Encinitas is rated 4.6 stars by 143 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

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

Additional information

Phone number
(760) 452-6006
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Executive chef
Sean Yontz

Echale Encinitas

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What 143 people are saying

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