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: romantic restaurants, cocktail bars, live music venues, special-occasion restaurants, restaurants with a view, dessert spots and activities, each with dinner and a last stop within walking distance.
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The best date spots in Encinitas / Del Mar
Editors' picks first, then by rating.
Trattoria Positano
4.2(21)Encinitas / Del Mar · $$$
Buona Forchetta - Encinitas
4.2(20)Encinitas / Del Mar · $$
Prager Brothers Artisan Breads
4.2(19)Encinitas / Del Mar · $
The Cottage Encinitas
4.1(23)Encinitas / Del Mar · $$
Chick & Hawk
4.1(19)Encinitas / Del Mar · $$
Hooked on Sushi
4.1(15)Encinitas / Del Mar · $$
Fox Point Farms
4.0(17)Encinitas / Del Mar
Temaki Bar
3.9(25)Encinitas / Del Mar · $$
The Saloon
3.7(6)Encinitas / Del Mar · $$
SHELTER Encinitas
3.4(18)Encinitas / Del Mar · $$
The Waverly
Encinitas / Del Mar · $$$
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve
Encinitas / Del Mar · $
Anigma
Encinitas / Del Mar · $$
ICA North
Encinitas / Del Mar · $
Versailles Cafe & Pastries
Encinitas / Del Mar
JoJo's Creamery
Encinitas / Del Mar · $
Gelato 101 Encinitas
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 Trattoria Positano, rated 4.2 out of 5. Buona Forchetta - Encinitas and Prager Brothers Artisan Breads are close behind.
- Where should we eat in Encinitas / Del Mar?
- Try Trattoria Positano, Buona Forchetta - Encinitas and Chick & Hawk for dinner.
- Where can we get a drink in Encinitas / Del Mar?
- Try SHELTER Encinitas, The Waverly and Anigma for cocktails.
- Where can we get dessert in Encinitas / Del Mar?
- Try Versailles Cafe & Pastries, JoJo's Creamery and Gelato 101 Encinitas 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.