Best Family Style Restaurants in Encinitas

10 restaurants available nearby

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1. Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara

4.8

Exceptional(1034)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Carlsbad

Booked 11 times today

Immerse yourself into a refined modern setting featuring Baja-inspired cuisine and specialty cocktails composed of mezcal and tequila. Enjoy a show kitchen allowing you to get an inside look behind the scenes bringing Chef's creations to center stage. Locally sourced cuisine with a coastal flair is the cornerstone of this fine dining Baja-inspired experience.

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2. Vue - Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

4.3

Awesome(160)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Carlsbad

Booked 17 times today

VUE is a lively and contemporary restaurant with an outdoor dining patio and magnificent “VUEs” of Omni La Costa Resort & Spa's championship golf courses and lush green rolling hills. This signature restaurant features creative dishes from our talented culinary team, a unique selection of craft brews, wines and cocktail offerings. Start or end your day with a leisurely meal the whole family will enjoy.

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3. Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad

3.3

Good(460)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carlsbad

Booked 4 times today

If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Carlsbad, CA then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. Located near the Forum of Carlsbad, your Carlsbad, CA Buca is ready to serve you all your favorite Italian specialties for lunch or dinner all week long. It's easy to see why we are everyone's favorite Italian restaurant. Our chefs create delicious, authentic Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas and our attentive staff serves them up family style. From the moment you walk into your Carlsbad Buca, you know you are going to be well taken care of. You'll feel like family because we treat you like family. We love celebrations so be sure to book our semi-private dining rooms or set up catering for your next special event. Make your reservations or simply stop by to enjoy a meal today. We can't wait to see you!

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4. Steak 48 - Del Mar

4.9

Exceptional(1563)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Del Mar

Booked 151 times today

At Steak 48, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. Our diverse menu will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood, and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Also enjoy classic cocktails and an extensive award-winning wine list. At Steak 48, We encourage all of our guests to get dressed up for a great experience, here is a link to our dress code that you can share with your guests. https://www.steak48.com/steakhouses/del-mar-california/dress-code/ You are going to have a great time!If you need any special accommodations or flowers reach out to us at the host desk! We look forward to seeing you soon!

5. Campfire

4.8

Exceptional(5279)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Carlsbad

Booked 91 times today

A New American restaurant and cocktail bar with a focus on market driven live-fire cooking, Campfire is a return to the origins of cooking and hospitality, and celebrates the spirit of the name by creating an environment in which we gather around a fire, create honest food, and share it with friends.

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6. Cucina Enoteca - Del Mar

4.5

Awesome(2743)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Del Mar

Booked 45 times today

Say hello to the sister restaurant of San Diego’s award winning CUCINA urbana! CUCINA enoteca’s menu features Italian classics with a modern twist, traditionally coursed or served family-style, and made with the freshest local, organic and sustainable ingredients. Enjoy wine by the glass or visit the wine shop and select a bottle from over 100 selections at retail price ($10 corkage fee applies).

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7. Bluewater Grill - Carlsbad

4.7

Exceptional(791)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Carlsbad

Booked 40 times today

Bluewater Grill is a seafood restaurant and grill serving delicious food for over two decades. Located along the swishy water body, the outdoor seating arrangement makes it a refreshing experience to dine in at this restaurant. The Bluewater Grill is a place to go for dinners in large groups, with friends or family; the place is also child friendly. The casual dining space offers television and free Wi-Fi.Bluewater Grill has a full bar which adds to the delectable flavors of the cuisines. Some of the popular cuisine choices at the restaurant & grill include baked stuffed maine lobster, crab crusted cobia, cedar plank salmon, lemon pepper mahi mahi, san Francisco cioppino, Alaskan king crab and linguine vongole. The restaurant also has a wide variety of appetizers, daily specials, salads, a grill menu and deliciously prepared homemade sauces.

8. Davanti Del Mar

4.6

Exceptional(449)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Del Mar

Booked 16 times today

Welcome to Davanti Enoteca in Del Mar. We offer a delicious twist on rustic Italian cuisine paired with an extensive wine list and creative cocktails. Our chef driven menu is geared towards family style shareable plates, homemade pastas, pizzas and a fantastic assortment of meats and cheeses. Enjoy the lively wine bar ambiance and decor. By the way, you can't miss our Focacia di Recco! Ci vediamo presto!

9. Wildland

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5.0

Exceptional(17)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Carlsbad

Booked 10 times today

WALK IN'S ONLY, NO RESERVATIONS!Wildland is an all-day restaurant, bar and bakery inspired by the natural landscape and vibrant community of North County, celebrating the creative culture of California by bringing bold ideas to timeless traditions. Night or day, this is a place for the every day. Private Dining Room reservations are available for parties of 12-18 guests.

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10. P.F. Chang's - Carlsbad

4.1

Excellent(247)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Carlsbad

Booked 8 times today

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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OdedVIP
San Diego •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We enjoyed dinner at Vue. We sat outside on the patio, looking over the golf course. The food was delicious. We especially enjoyed the short rib and the halibut. The fried cauliflower was a nice appetizer. There is a good variety of wines and other spirits. We liked that you could choose between a 6 oz or 9 oz glass. It was a lovely dinner.
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Vue - Omni La Costa Resort & SpaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Carlsbad
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4.3
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ShariVIP
San Diego •46 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This place truly rocks! It’s one of my favorite places to go to when in San Diego. The staff is amazing. Food is spectacular and the ambience is really great. It’s a very sexy place. Great for a date you want to impress. they even went so far as to give my mom a chefs coat when she went back into the kitchen area. Wonderful experience,
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Steak 48 - Del MarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Del Mar
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4.9
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GabriellaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Campfire was AMAZING. Everything about the experience from the hostess stand, bar, and table was great. We immediately made plans to come back. We had the oysters, porridge bread, asparagus, octopus, and steak and we can’t wait to come track and try more!
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CampfirePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Carlsbad
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4.8
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ThomasVIP
San Diego •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Jan 2025
Wonderful chefs, great service, delicious fresh produce
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Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt AviaraPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Carlsbad
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4.8
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Joey
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Awesome staff and great atmosphere for family, food was excellent
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Buca di Beppo - CarlsbadPrice: Moderate• Italian• Carlsbad
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3.3

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara

2. Vue - Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

3. Buca di Beppo - Carlsbad

4. Steak 48 - Del Mar

5. Campfire

6. Cucina Enoteca - Del Mar

7. Bluewater Grill - Carlsbad

8. Davanti Del Mar

9. Wildland

10. P.F. Chang's - Carlsbad

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