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Local Restaurants in Encinitas, CA
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Encinitas, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Pacific Coast Grill with a 4.6-star rating from 2,982 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Le Papagayo and Biergarden Encinitas. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Encinitas is 4.5 stars from 951 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Encinitas range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Local Market Snapshot
20
Businesses listed
4.5★
Avg rating
951
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff, CA 92007, USA
Le Papagayo
1002 N Coast Hwy 101 Suite 10, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Biergarden Encinitas
641 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Encinitas, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pacific Coast Grill2526 S Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff, CA 92007, USA | 4.6★ | 2,982 |
| #2 | Le Papagayo1002 N Coast Hwy 101 Suite 10, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA | 4.5★ | 2,114 |
| #3 | Biergarden Encinitas641 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA | 4.4★ | 1,210 |
| #4 | Nectarine Grove948 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA | 4.7★ | 923 |
| #5 | Ernie's Craft Deli and Wine Bar114 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA | 5.0★ | 85 |
| #6 | Haven Farm + Table1200 Fox Point Farms Lane, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA | 4.1★ | 92 |
| #7 | Buona Forchetta - Encinitas250 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA | 4.5★ | 985 |
| #8 | Encinitas Fish Shop1010 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA | 4.6★ | 2,315 |
| #9 | Puntamar345 S Coast Hwy 101 suite 103, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA | 4.7★ | 190 |
| #10 | Trattoria I Trulli830 S Coast Hwy 101 A, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA | 4.6★ | 529 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in Encinitas
Ernie's Craft Deli and Wine Bar
114 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Haven Farm + Table
1200 Fox Point Farms Lane, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Buona Forchetta - Encinitas
250 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Encinitas Fish Shop
1010 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Puntamar
345 S Coast Hwy 101 suite 103, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Trattoria I Trulli
830 S Coast Hwy 101 A, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Rosemarie's Buns & Brews
608 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
VAGA Restaurant & Bar
2100 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Union Kitchen and Tap Encinitas
1108 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
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