The Best Restaurant in Escondido, North County and Around

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It might not have coastal views and ocean breezes, but don't be surprised to find an elegant French restaurant next to a hole-in-the-wall taco stand, along with a clientele as mixed as the area's cuisine. Despite the inland location, Grand Avenue has a string of charming downtown eateries, with local chefs serving farm-to-table dishes at a fraction of what you'd pay along the coast.

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens—Escondido

$$ Fodor's Choice

One of the fastest-growing companies in the United States, Stone staked out a hilltop overlooking Escondido to create, brew, and sell its beloved craft beer in a gorgeous, solar-run facility. Thirty-six craft and specialty beers are always on tap in the tasting bar and the bistro, which has indoor and garden seating for lunch and dinner, where you can dine on an ingenious menu that features yellowfin ahi poke nachos, hand-braided IPA pretzels, and Wagyu beef burgers; save room for a real beer float. The company store offers signature items; check their website for weekly events.

1999 Citracado Pkwy., Escondido, CA, 92029, USA
760-294–7866
Known For
  • Real beer floats
  • Brewery tours $15 offered twice daily at 2 and 4 pm
  • Farm-to-table bistro food

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