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The Dining Room - Echale Encinitas, Encinitas, CA

Echale Encinitas

4.6
4.6
142 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood 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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Yontz

What 142 people are saying

Echale Encinitas reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

142 Reviews
  1. zoez

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 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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  2. Ryan

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Kendra VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 23 February 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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  4. JoBeth VIP

    San Diego22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 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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  5. Donna

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 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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  6. Steven

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 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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  7. Natalie

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 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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  8. Nicholas VIP

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 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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  9. Katrina VIP

    San Diego36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 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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  10. Helen VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is total flavor explosions! A hidden gem!

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Echale Encinitas is rated 4.6 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Echale Encinitas

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

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Yontz
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