Full service liquor store with neatly stocked shelves and plenty of snacks. The two clerks were…read moreextremely helpful and friendly. I went there to purchase a specific bottle which they did not have in stock but ended up purchasing a nice bottle of Michters. The store is much smaller than it appears to be in photos.

Hi All, Moonlight Wine & Spirits has all your needs to…read morestock your bar and/or wine cellar. Organized and clean establishment. Allen the owner is absolutely helpful and knowledgeable of the products. From exotic to local liquor, the variety and inventory, whatever your beverage culture, you'll be sure to walk out with what you're looking for or something new.

One of the only places you can get fishing bait, snacks and drinks. Sun block and all the different…read morebeverages you need for the beach. Customer service is friendly and very helpful.

Parked in front of the store at 10am Saturday and the worker came out to ask me to move my car as…read moreit's their allocated space for the shop. As I was getting in the car to move, I mentioned that we were just getting bagels from next-door and would be only 10 minutes (in a 20minute zone). Then he proceeded to call me 'DEAF AND COLORBLIND' in-front of my family before I moved the car. Might not be the owner of the business but people who are working for you are a direct reflection of your business - rude POS.

The thirty something dudes working the counter were rude, hostile, and paranoid. Told our friends…read moreto get out, told us he wouldn't sell to us for some reason then did anyways and inspected our ids for a ridiculous amount of time then said something like 'we were lucky we got it this time' as if he is some blessing from freaking god. He was mumbling under his breath and genuinely seemed like he was tweaking or strung out. Beyond confused as to what the issue was he was saying a bunch of rude stuff and for some reason had his little friend sitting behind the counter just staring us down. Don't come here.

The men behind the counter approached me and my party with the most insane attitude. Before we…read morewalked into the store we sensed the horrible energy seeping out of the doors. trying to purchase our alcohol was a trip to hell and back. The man behind the counter wouldn't accept our ids as if we would even attempt to come to this swamp being underage. it's my girls birthday and our entire night is ruined. don't ever come here unless you want your entire perception of yourself changed

BIERGARDEN @ ENCINITAS…read more Parking can be a little difficult since this spot is located right on the main strip in Encinitas. There's parallel street parking throughout the area, so you might get lucky and find a spot nearby. I ended up parking on one of the side streets, which worked out perfectly. I came here on a Sunday afternoon, and it was definitely busy. We had to wait a little while for a table because several tables still needed to be cleaned before they could seat new guests. The staff was incredibly friendly, though, and we were seated as soon as they could. It did take about 15 minutes before a server was able to come over and take our order, but the restaurant was completely packed, so it's something to keep in mind if you're in a hurry. After spending the day at the beach, we were really just in the mood for drinks. I ordered the Blood Orange Margarita, which can be served with Tajín, sea salt, or no rim at all. It was really good and definitely on the stronger side, which I appreciated. My only complaint was that there was a bit too much ice, but the flavor itself was great. The atmosphere is what really makes this place stand out. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, large open windows that let in plenty of fresh air, and a fun, lively vibe that makes it a great place to relax after a beach day. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the ambiance and cocktails, just be prepared for a little wait if you visit during peak hours.

My mother and I came here for lunch on a Tuesday in June. We both received burgers, she asked for…read moreonion rings instead of fries and I asked for a Caesar salad instead of fries. My burger had very little flavor. The meat was dry, it was still edible just wouldn't order it again. The Caesar salad was fantastic!!!! The lettuce was amazing and the dressing was absolutely delicious. My mother ordered the fig burger with a side of onion rings and instead she got fries and there was no goat cheese on the burger. However she still loved the burger. Also all the pictures online show that they have WAFFLE FRIES - THEY DO NOT. The service was good and they were helpful in fixing the issues with the onion rings. Ambiance is very loud being right on the 101 but it's not terrible.

Attended a class here and tasted some really great wines!…read more They educate us and the staff are so friendly

A visit to Total Wine in Encinitas for "curbside pickup" now includes a complimentary gaslighting…read moresession. I ordered a specific vintage Rioja online for curbside pickup. They swapped my order with a younger vintage and failed to mention it. No email. No, "We substituted this because we're out of stock--is that okay?" They quietly swapped it, hoping I wouldn't notice or wouldn't care. But I was buying a Rioja, not a Walmart box wine. I discovered the switch, had to leave my car, grab a shopping cart, go back inside, and find someone to help. That's when the tap dance began. The first employee pretended that vintages didn't matter. He called in the self-proclaimed expert, who introduced himself with, "I'm the wine guy. What's the problem?" As it turns out, the problem was standing right in front of me. Rather than acknowledge that substituting a vintage without informing the customer might be an issue, he spent several minutes explaining why it shouldn't matter. Eventually he landed on, "It's just a $30 bottle of wine." Actually, it was a case. Twelve bottles--$360 of wine. He asserted the two wines were equally rated when they were not. A review from home revealed the younger substitute averaged a full point lower rating (WA, WS, JD, WE, TA). As I explained that vintage and ratings represent value, he interrupted. When I politely asked not to be interrupted, he rolled his eyes, looked away, and said it was time to find a manager. Manager David was as helpful as helpful as a light bulb without electricity. He asked what the problem was. I went through the list, concluding that if he wanted to sell a younger wine with a questionable rating he should have said so and provided some kind of discount. He seemed remarkably uninterested in discussing wine ratings, vintages and economics, so I asked for a refund. That took another ten minutes on top of the twenty I had already wasted. As I left, he offered a casual, "Sorry about that," delivered with all the sincerity of an automated voicemail. Total Wine in Encinitas may be convenient, but their service, honesty and wine knowledge is not. I prefer Vintage Wines out on Miramar Rd for superior wine knowledge, service and honesty.

Great selection of high quality whiskey's. Very helpful in figuring out what to buy as a gift. The…read morestore is filled with a huge selection of everything you could possibly want.

Super cool staff here, I'm always popping in her for something or another. They have a huge…read moreselection of spirits, wine & beer. They also have a small cigar area with some decent cigars. I like that they are open late. They have some very high end wines and Mezcals.

I truly cannot say enough great things about this location! Summer the store manager and her…read moreamazing assistant Annie walked me through the entire process of placing an extremely large online order and went out of their way to go above and beyond and pack it quickly and efficiently. The service they provided to me was immensely helpful and I will defiantly be back! THANK YOU SUMMER AND ANNIE!! :)

I love coming here! They always have what I'm looking for and the staff is always very friendly…read moreand helpful. I usually know what I want but whenever i need a recommendation they never let me down. Love their beer selection as well! Never a need to go anywhere else.

Great place for an intimate small group! There is about 4 small tables and a bar top for standing…read more It was perfect for a small glass of wine. It wasn't crowded at opening times but after 6:30 it could be standing room only. Host could have been a sommelier but non the less he was nice and offered a suggestion for a Red.

I loved this wine bar!…read more It is small and intimate. It seems truly focused on wine which I appreciate. I like wine bars that are restaurant-esque as well but I appreciate this option of wine bar where the focus is really on the wine. The offerings on the menu all looked very good so I had some help at the bar on what to choose. The woman at the bar was able to choose a wine that was exactly what I wanted on the first try. I don't remember the name but it was a nice fruity and juicy chilled red. So delicious on a summer evening! I also liked that they had options for 3 oz. And 5 oz. Pours and plenty of retail bottles as well. The place filled up but wasn't packed which was nice. There are a couple parking spaces around the wine bar which is convenient! I really enjoyed my experience here and can't wait to come again.

OK, it's Friday night and you live in Cardiff or you're visiting Cardiff what are you gonna have…read morefor dinner that everyone is gonna love? You're gonna go into Seaside and go to the counter and say I want the classic Cardiff crack sandwich, which will feed at least two people and maybe a kid beside. Then you gotta go down and lock the chip aisle and get your favorite chips. Maybe a nice bottle of wine check out go home and eat! When we first moved down here, I wasn't a huge fan of Cardiff crack, but I've become to look forward to every chance I get to have it. I know why it's a legend, so if you're in the neighborhood, stop and get it.

This place is our go-to for just about everything whenever we stay in Cardiff. On weekends, their…read morebreakfast platter is a must-have--it comes with French toast, eggs, thick-cut bacon, and a potato pancake. The portion is generous enough to share, and it's so much easier than dealing with the crowds, parking, long waits, or having to bus your own table like we seem to encounter at so many places around San Diego. For dinner, we often stop by the deli and seafood counter to pick up cooked shrimp and a few sides. We take everything back to our Airbnb, warm it up, and enjoy a relaxing dinner on the patio. It's become one of our favorite vacation traditions. The dessert case is incredible, and choosing just one treat is nearly impossible! I do miss the tuxedo custard mousse cake (or whatever it was called)--it was absolutely delicious. It's also a great place to grab lunch meats, fresh rolls, or bread for easy beach sandwiches. Best of all, the staff is consistently friendly and genuinely enjoys chatting with customers. I've had so many pleasant conversations with people at the seafood, meat, and deli counters over the years. Great food, great service, and always a stop we look forward to on every trip.