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Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff, Encinitas, CA

Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff

4.5
4.5
7164 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
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Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff

4.5
$30 and under
Seafood
Solana Beach

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2 people
19:00
Booked 58 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
  • 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
  • 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 7,164 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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.

7,164 Reviews
  1. David

    Hawaii

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was Marco and he made us feel extremely welcome and very special. The view was spectacular and the people quiet and friendly. The lobster bisque was great! The steaks were perfectly cooked according to our requests.

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  2. Kathryn

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an enjoyable experience with great views. We quite enjoyed the brunch.

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  3. Joyce

    VIP

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience dining at the Chart House in Cardiff. Beautiful view, beautiful ambience, delicious brunch at a very reasonable cost. Service was fantastic. Hard to believe they do not charge for valet parking, you just leave a tip if you would like to. No one does that anymore. Highly recommend this beautiful restaurant.

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  4. Marla

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We especially appreciated the attentive service, including a birthday surprise.

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  5. Darlene

    VIP

    Central Coast

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prime rib first slice had to be sent back due to 50% fat

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  6. Karen

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a group of 7 celebrating the holidays! It was a perfect evening. Kaitlin (?) I think was our server. She made sure each person in our group felt like her only guest. Very pleasant and professional! One, and ONLY one, piece of constructive (I hope) criticism: the chopped salad was unappealingly huge. I shared mine with 3 other guests - it was heaped on my plate - and was over dressed, and a bit soggy. Not fresh. Otherwise, the meal was very good. And my martini was one of the best ever!

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  7. Justin

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I frequently dine at this particular Chart House. The food is almost always exceptional, the serving staff professional and efficient, and you cannot beat the overall location/atmosphere. We dined there last night in celebration of my birthday. Perfect ocean front seating. Waiter was engaging and joyful. Most of the food was of high quality. Here is where our experience turned to disappointment. My wife ordered a filet mignon which comes with mashed potatoes. My wife asked our server if she could substitute something in lieu of the mashed potatoes and she was given various options. She selected asparagus. When we received the final bill, we were a bit surprised to see that we were actually charged an additional $7 for the asparagus. Not the end of the world but it would have been nice if our server informed us of the additional charge. Mind you we were charged full price for the steak and didn’t get the mashed potatoes that come with it. So, we were disappointed in our server’s failure to let us know in advance. This surely won’t prevent us from going in the future. Just unfortunate.

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  8. Joe

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing evening, made my wife feel very special for her 50th birthday the staff went above and beyond thank you so much

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  9. nancy meyn

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beatrice our server was wonderful!! Our table was perfect ! Nice leisurely lunch with sightings of dolphins.

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  10. Cathey

    Austin

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is excellent, amibence is amazing with an awesome view of the ocean!! Unfortunately service was slow even though the wait staff was super friendly….there just wasn’t enough of them to go around. Very under staffed! The bartender is excellent…..makes awesome drinks!!

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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 7164 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.

A photo of Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff restaurant

Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff

4.5
$30 and under
Seafood
Solana Beach

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 58 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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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