Date night in Encinitas / Del Mar
Where to eat, drink and end the night in Encinitas / Del Mar.
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Planning a date night in Encinitas / Del Mar? We track 42 spots here — places for dinner, bars, spots for dessert and things to do outdoors — and the best-rated of them are below, editors' picks first.
For one kind of night, the Encinitas / Del Mar guides plan the whole evening: cocktail bars, live music venues, special-occasion restaurants, restaurants with a view and dessert spots, each with dinner and a last stop within walking distance.
The best date spots in Encinitas / Del Mar
Editors' picks first, then by rating.
Chick & Hawk
4.4(19)Encinitas / Del Mar · $$
Hooked on Sushi
4.4(15)Encinitas / Del Mar · $$
Herb & Sea
4.3(24)Encinitas / Del Mar · $$$
The Leucadian Bar
4.3(20)Encinitas / Del Mar · $$
Fox Point Farms
4.3(17)Encinitas / Del Mar
VAGA
4.3(4)Encinitas / Del Mar · $$$
Temaki Bar
4.2(25)Encinitas / Del Mar · $$
1St Street Bar
4.2(25)Encinitas / Del Mar · $
The Saloon
4.0(6)Encinitas / Del Mar · $$
SHELTER Encinitas
3.7(18)Encinitas / Del Mar · $$
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve
Encinitas / Del Mar · $
Anigma
Encinitas / Del Mar · $$
ICA North
Encinitas / Del Mar · $
The Waverly
Encinitas / Del Mar · $$$
JoJo's Creamery
Encinitas / Del Mar · $
Gelato 101 Encinitas
Encinitas / Del Mar · $
Versailles Cafe & Pastries
Encinitas / Del Mar
Ernie's Craft Deli and Wine Bar
Encinitas / Del Mar · $
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Good to know
- What are the best date spots in Encinitas / Del Mar?
- Our top pick is Chick & Hawk, rated 4.4 out of 5. Hooked on Sushi and Herb & Sea are close behind.
- Where should we eat in Encinitas / Del Mar?
- Try Chick & Hawk, Hooked on Sushi and Herb & Sea for dinner.
- Where can we get a drink in Encinitas / Del Mar?
- Try SHELTER Encinitas, Anigma and The Waverly for cocktails.
- Where can we get dessert in Encinitas / Del Mar?
- Try JoJo's Creamery, Gelato 101 Encinitas and Versailles Cafe & Pastries for something sweet.
- What's the most romantic spot in Encinitas / Del Mar?
- Hooked on Sushi and The Saloon are the most romantic on this list.