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Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff, Encinitas, CA

Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff

4.5
4.5
7193 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
23:00
Booked 72 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 11:30–21:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 7,193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 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.

7,193 Reviews

  1. Janet

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    /We were very happy with our dinners & our server was very good1, & fun!

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  2. Lee

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas dinner for seven. A well thought-out fixed price menu with plenty of options. Portions were large and the food quality was excellent. Well done Chart House!

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  3. Jenny

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our experience was really bad. It was Christmas and the entire staff was frazzled and out of sorts. Our reservation was at 5:30 and they didnt seat us til 6pm. We didn’t got out of there until close to 8:30…they didn’t bring our water until our entrees were served and our poor waitress was basically in tears by the time our check came. The food was so mediocre, the lava cake had no lava bc over cooked and our key lime pie was basically warm from being left out too long.

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  4. Michael

    VIP

    San Diego

    88 reviews

    1.0

    88 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I must warn people, never go here on Christmas. I appreciate that they are open, and people are working on Christmas for those of us who do not do Christmas dinner at home. However, it was over 3 hour dinner, food not cooked. Asked for the manager he/she never came over. They forgot to bring dessert, it was a mess from the minute we checked in. Our server was sweet but took forever to serve us, forgot things, and not a good experience at all. We won’t be back! I think the only thing that keeps this place in business is the view because service was La king and food was just ok and filet was way under cooked. I’d share a picture but I don’t want people to get grossed out.

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  5. Stephanie

    VIP

    Orange County

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We just enjoyed a wonderful Christmas dinner at the Chart House. Jose was a fabulous waiter and the food was outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  6. Julia

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful sunset Christmas dinner with friends!

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  7. Jennifer

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    San Diego

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time to this Charthouse. Perhaps Christmas is not the day to go. We arrived about 15 minutes before our 4:15 pm reservation time and were seated an hour AFTER our reservation time. This is not ideal when you have your 91 yr old father in tow. The food was very good, although I didn’t realize it was going to be a limited prix fixe menu. I guess I should have considered that possibility and checked their website, but it was a surprise to me. Overall, the food, service and ambience were great…but I had specifically booked a time to enjoy the 4:45 pm sunset during our dinner, and that didn’t happen. Bummer.

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  8. Regina

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always Service was great. The food was great. The atmosphere was great. The managers are great. What can I say? It doesn’t get any better. It was just very busy.

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  9. Teresa

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great view and wonderful staff. Enjoyed our Christmas Day with them very much.

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  10. Carol

    VIP

    Alabama

    24 reviews

    2.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately our experience was not great this year. We were not prepared for a prefixed menu. It was a huge disappointment and the quality of the food was not good. On a positive note the bar was great and the drinks were delicious. We have come here for many years for all our special occasions. Very expensive and not a great experience at all.

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FAQs

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

Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff is rated 4.5 stars by 7193 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.

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2 people
23:00
Booked 72 times today

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Google Map for Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff

2588 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92007

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Birmingham/ Lomas Santa Fe
  • Area
    Solana Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–21:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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