2 Best Restaurants in Encinitas, North County and Around

A one-stop shop meets dining experience starts here with a market, farm, restaurant, brewery, and event space all in one. At the heart of the scene is Haven, a field-to-table restaurant delivering a menu built by both chef and farmer that manifests in such dishes as beetroot hummus, roasted cauliflower soup, smoked chicken, and seared lamb. The sincere and simple menu evolves with the seasons, showcasing the freshest ingredients at their peak. Organic wines, seed-free oils, and other sustainable practices are what make this spot truly on (Fox) point. Outdoor tables offer garden views, and the indoor dining space is equally green with plants draping the A-frame structure as an architectural masterpiece.

This casual beachy-style eatery offers sweeping ocean views and seasonal Pacific Coast fare that reflects California's Mexican and Asian influences with dishes like sea bass tacos and ahi poke bowl. Evenings are a scene, as attractive beachy types sip microbrews and well-priced wines along with morsels from the sushi bar; dinner in the spacious dining room or on the sunny patio brings porcini-crusted scallops with corn-truffle puree, or plum-ginger–braised short ribs washed down with a margarita that sings with fresh lime and lemon juice.