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A night with a view in Encinitas / Del Mar

Dinner where the view does half the talking.

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Dinner with a skyline, a coastline or a sunset in front of it. The view does half the work on a date, which is why the best tables go first — ask for a window or patio seat when you book, and time the reservation for the last hour of daylight.

This guide ranks 3 restaurants with a view in Encinitas / Del Mar. Editors' picks come first, then the rest by rating, and the plans below build a whole evening around the best of them.

Make a night of it

Routes around the top spots on the list, with the best-rated places nearby for the rest of the evening.

Around Cicciotti's Trattoria Italiana

2 stops, all within a short walk

1
0.9 mi
5:30 PMDinner with a view
Cicciotti's Trattoria Italiana
Cicciotti's Trattoria Italiana

Restaurant

1933 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007, United States

Encinitas / Del Mar

4.8

2
7:00 PMNightcap
Tower 13
Tower 13

Bar

2633 S Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff, CA 92007, USA

Encinitas / Del Mar

4.8

Around VAGA

2 stops, all within a short walk

1
0.7 mi
5:30 PMDinner with a view
VAGA
VAGA

Restaurant

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

Encinitas / Del Mar

4.5

2
7:00 PMNightcap
Caves Wine Bar & Shop
Caves Wine Bar & Shop

Wine Bar

1410 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

Encinitas / Del Mar

4.7

Restaurants with a view in Encinitas / Del Mar

Editors' picks first, then by rating.

Good to know

What's the best restaurant with a view in Encinitas / Del Mar for a date?
Our top pick is Cicciotti's Trattoria Italiana, rated 4.8 out of 5. VAGA and Pacific Coast Grill round out the top 3.
What should we do before or after?
Make it a night with a view: dinner with a view, then nightcap. The plans on this page pair each top spot with the best-rated places within about a 20-minute walk.

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