» Pino's Cucina Italiana
Stepping into Pino's is like stepping into “Hollywood gone Italian”. Soft peach walls and tiny lights create a subtle, glittering backdrop to large black and white still shots of famous Italian and Italian-Americans actors. Italian movie buffs will be in heaven. Candles, fresh flowers and creamy white linens denote an establishment steeped in elegance. Bottalico's warm and courtly manners invite you in graciously in a style straight from the Old World. But don't let his good manners distract you: there is some serious cooking going on back in the kitchen.

» Las Olas
Las Olas, (“The Waves”) is situated on the east side of the highway overlooking the San Elijo Lagoon. One of six restaurants of Restaurant Row in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. The FIRST American restaurant to serve fish tacos, the earth-toned structure has been home to a liquor store, a surf and sail shop as well as a shell and gift shop.

» Martini Ranch Encinitas
The Ranch in Encinitas offers a unique atmosphere and experience with something for everyone. On the weekends expect to find a packed house, typically a younger crowd, dancing to live djs playing hip-hop, house, techno, disco, etc.

» D.B. Hackers
D.B. Hackers is the quintessential little seafood place. Two cozy dining rooms (we've expanded), the sunny patio, the custom tiles tables, original art on the walls and our friendly staff -- all contribute to an atmosphere that is quaint and casual, yet sophisticated.

» Rosanna's Trattoria
ENCINITAS -- For 15 years, locals and tourists alike have been flocking to Rosanna Martin's Italian Market and Deli on Highway 101. The attractions included sandwiches served on bread baked in the deli's old-fashioned oven, fabulous salads, excellent pizza and such casseroles as hearty lasagna and eggplant parmigiana.

» Roxy Restaurant & Ice Cream
As a local cultural icon, the Roxy ranks with the La Paloma Theater, the Daley Double bar and Swami's Point as a surviving symbol of Encinitas in the late '60s and early '70s, when people wearing peace symbols and blissful expressions roamed downtown streets.

The citification of Encinitas has driven most of the original flowe-power centers into retreat, but the Roxy has endured. And although remodeling has transformed what once was a funky hole-in-the-wall into a pleasant dining room, the emphasis on natural foods with a Middle Eastern flavor remains.

» St. Tropez Bakery & Bistro
“As bright and sunny as a blue-sky day on the French Riviera, the charming new St. Tropez Bakery & Bistro in The Lumberyard is the only genuine Provençal bistro in North County.

In addition to specialty breads and house-made pastries, the beautifully decorated cafe offers such authentic French bistro fare as Croque Monsieur, Croque Madame, Pan bagnatand French onion soup, making it an ideal place to pause for breakfast, lunch or an early dinner.

» Gaffney's Wine Bar
By the Glass - Wine Bar brings vineyard to unlikely place.

“Who would have thought? A little bit of wine country tucked away in a corner of Encinitas' Lumberyard. Yet there it is. Gaffney's Wine Bar is one of North County's best bets for wine education these days. A list of about 25 wines is offered by the glass each evening, and the list changes weekly. Nightly specials and various flights are offered on a daily basis. (The night I visited, the evening flight consisted of three fetching southern Rhone blends: a Vacqueyras, a Gigondas and a Peuche-Haut.) Wines by the glass generally run from $5 to $9; premium wines by the half-glass are in the same price range."

» Besta-Wan Pizza
Besta Wan Pizza began in the spring of 1965 and operated for many years by relatives of VG Donuts.

» KI's Restaurant & Juice Bar
Ki's, named for the owner=s nickname, also shares the bank of the San Elijo Lagoon

» VG Donuts & Bakery
Hardly a soul is alive who hasn=t heard of VG Donuts, a landmark of Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

» Leucadia Pizzeria
Leucadia Pizzeria, located in the Moonlight Plaza on Hwy.101 overlooking Moonlight Beach, has an extended menu including traditional pizza, gourmet pizza, pasta, salad, subs, dessert and a full bar. Leucadia Pizzeria has a casual contemporary dining room which is great for large parties. Banquets and catering available.

We deliver to most of Coastal North County, and along the I-15 corridor..

» The Beach House
In 1993 The Beach House opened in the building that had formerly been occupied by the Triton Restaurant. One can enjoy an ocean view and watch the surf from tables everywhere in the dining room, the upstairs bar and the banquet room. Fresh oysters, steamed clams and chargrilled artichokes are to be enjoyed with lunches that include burgers and salad with choices seafood. There is a Sunday Brunch which includes champagne, pastries and several egg dishes.

» Chart House
The Chart House has a breathtaking ocean view. It is one of six fantastic restaurants on the beach in beautiful Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Open air dining on the beach. Casually elegant. Steaks, seafood, prime rib, pasta and salads. Newly remodeled. Happy hour. Sun. brunch, res. accepted, banquets for 10-250.

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