ENCINITAS, CA — Friendly staff, quality food and top-notch service are among the reasons why Encinitas Patch readers love these local hot spots nominated as Local Businesses of the Year.
Here are the businesses in Encinitas and across San Diego County that rose to the top, according to Patch readers:
Benihana
Location: 755 Raintree Drive, Suite 100, Carlsbad
Phone: 760-929-8311
From the nominator (who nominated the Carlsbad location): “Great lunch menu.”
Cancun Mexican and Seafood
Location: 1766 North Coast Highway 101, Suite B, Encinitas
Phone: 760-633-3333
From the nominator: “Delicious mom-and-pop Mexican tucked away behind 7-Eleven on Highway 101. Great, friendly service.”
Phone: 760-452-7229
From the nominator: “Friendly customer service, great food and an amazing beer list to choose from.”
Cat & Craft
Location: 3211 Business Park Drive, Suite 3B, Vista
Phone: 760-295-1181
From the nominator: “Great friendly service, very clean and delicious food.”
Coomber Craft Wines
Location: 611 Mission Ave., Oceanside
Phone: 760-231-8022
From the nominator: “Fantastic wines at a very reasonable price with fantastic ambiance! Continually changed the environment to accommodate regulation changes. Provided sanitizer, etc. Increased customer base.”
Giardino
Location: 8131 Broadway, Lemon Grove
Phone: 619-825-7112
From the nominator: “The food is spectacular! Service is personable and fun.”
GOODONYA Organic Eatery
Location: 1051 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas
Phone: 858-264-8550
From the nominator: “The owners and staff at GOODONYA are the absolute best. Always so friendly, open and willing to go above and beyond. They truly care about the health of their customers and the community, which is evident by their almost completely organic menu. And they led the way with their permanent outdoor seating section, which is beautiful.”
Janet’s Cafe & Deli
Location: 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd., Santee
Phone: 619-749-1786
From the nominator: “Great food! Great Service! Nice patio.”
Kawaii Sushi
Location: 6171 Mission Gorge Road, Suite 103, San Diego
Phone: 619-584-8888
From the nominator: “Delicious sushi. Excellent customer service. Care about their customers by offering free masks.”
Leucadia Pizza Kitchen
Location: 959 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad
Phone: 760-434-2222
From the nominator (who nominated the Carlsbad location): “Best pizza in North County. Quick delivery, very accommodating.”
Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant
Location: 2257 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon
Phone: 619-460-4202
From the nominator: “Great food, friendly, great staff.”
Pizza Port
Location: 571 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad
Phone: 760-720–7007
From the nominator (who nominated the Carlsbad location): “They make good beer. Love the garlic buddies. Pizza is good too.”
Quik Wok
Location: Two locations in Oceanside: 815 College Blvd, Suite 107, and 2184 Vista Way
Phone: 760-726-7771 for Quik Wok College Blvd. and 760-439-2228 for Quik Wok Vista Way
From the nominator: “This is the only authentic tasting Chinese in North County. Meals are fresh, delicious and cooked-to-order in front of you.”
Rosati’s Pizza
Location: 337 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas
Phone: 760-452-2007
From the nominator (who nominated the Encinitas location): “Rosati’s Encinitas and its staff did their best to adapt and pivot through all of the different rules and regulations during the crazy pandemic.”
Sushi Lounge
Location: 12622 Poway Road, Poway
Phone: 858-748-0070
From the nominator (who nominated the Poway location): “They have great food and they’re very accommodating during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
The Greenspot Salad Company
Location: 16625 Dove Canyon Road, Suite 109, San Diego
Phone: 858-798-5199
From the nominator (who nominated the 4S Ranch location): “The product is always fresh. Incredible customer service. Always willing to go the extra mile!”
Tip Top Meats
Location: 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad
Phone: 760-438-2620
From the nominator: “The owner and staff are friendly, always courteous and very helpful in providing their service. Great group.”
Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe
Location: 950 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad
Phone: 760-729-6414
From the nominators: “Great choice of menu, wonderful food and employees.”
“Excellent comfort food. Wonderful staff.”
Which other San Diego County food and drink spots do you love? Tell us in the comments!
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