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    Chick & Hawk

    3.9 (191 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    Chick & Hawk in Encinitas, CA. The restaurant is co-owned by skateboarder Tony Hawk. Birdman Chicken Sandwich.
    Olga M.

    We enjoyed our lunch at Chick & Hawk in Encinitas, CA. The restaurant is co-owned by skateboarder Tony Hawk. We were told he was at the restaurant yesterday hanging out so we missed him The restaurant opened in November of 2025. We recommend trying the Birdman Chicken Sandwich with a side of Spicy Duck Fat Fries. They have a happy hour menu from 2pm-5pm. That's probably the best time to be there before it gets busy. The restaurant is small with limited indoor and outdoor seating. They do take reservations on Open Table. The restaurant also has limited parking with about 10 spaces. When driving on Leucadia Blvd, make a right at the light on Vulcan Ave because you'll find street parking on the left side. We had very good friendly service. The restaurant is walking distance to Leucadia State Beach (Beacon's). May the Force be with you on Star Wars Day! Check it out! Happy Yelping :)

    Beers March 2026
    Michelle F.

    Apparently I'm on a San Diego legends owned restaurant vibe at the moment. Visited Chick & Hawk on a Saturday for lunch. The space is cool, with a 90s skating theme. Neon lights, black and white skating videos on small TV's. We got seated on the "rail" which is an outdoor covered patio. They have a good selection of beers. And, a small but mighty menu. I ordered the Birdman and it was simply delicious. It was big and somehow I managed to eat most of it. You can order fries on the side. We also had some pickled veggies which were fun. The service was amazing. Kind, professional, and on it! Great job. So happy we got to check out Chick & Hawk. I failed at photos this time around with the exception of the drinks menu.

    Richard R.

    Chick and Hawk in Encinitas is a cool spot. Tony Hawk's restaurant lives up to the hype. The chicken sandwich was really good. Well seasoned, great texture, and has just the right kick of spice. The vibe fits Encinitas perfectly. Casual, fun, and easy to enjoy!

    Juliann T.

    Have been here twice since they opened! Love that it is walking distance. We had to order a little of everything. The appetizers were great, my favorite was the mushroom nuggets. The poke was so fresh. The seasoning on the chicken sandwhich was great and even the salad was so delicious and colorful. The design is obviously so fun as it plays in to 90s skate, check out the bathroom for a fun design surprise too!

    360 chicken sando
    Dale H.

    Wow loved this place. One of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had. I had the 360 which was a perfect heat level but next time I want to try the 720. The bun and toppings in it were extremely fresh which made the sandwich even better. Also the beef tallow fries were amazing as well. Worth the upcharge grew up playing the Tony hawk games and skating so this was an awesome experience checking out Tony's spot. The art, memorabilia and skate videos playing on the crts were definitely on point. The menu names were fun too , iykyk. Greats food and service, can't wait to come back!

    The Birdman was very nice.
    Craig W.

    Hot chicken sandwiches are springing up everywhere and this place serves up a good one. The chicken is juicy and there is a lot of flavor in this creation. It is messy but I'm good with it. You can pick your spice level. I was told the highest level was a 10 out of 10 on the spice chart. I would suggest it is more of an 8. I was also told that there is a spicier level which you can order off the menu but that one might be a bridge too far even for a spice nut like me. I absolutely loved the duck fries (or "frites"). They are very crispy and delicious. The regular fries are terrific, too. If you like, you can order half portions of each. Other than ketchup, you have to pay extra for sauces. The house ranch sauce is very nice and I recommend it. The beer and cocktail menu is very strong. A lot of the cocktails sounded very interesting but I passed on the booze during this visit. The inside is very funky and very, very loud. I'm not sure if they were angling for an edgy atmosphere but the music was simply a tad too loud. There is plenty of patio seating. As everyone has noted, parking is really rough but that is the case for a lot of restaurants in this area. We parked on the dirt west of the train tracks near PCH and hoofed it. A lot of people seem to think the fish sandwich is even better than the chicken sandwich. But for the price (over $20), I probably would give the fish sandwich a try. Good sandwiches, excellent fries, and the music is too damn loud. Give them a try.

    Alfonso D.

    Had to stop by and try their chicken sandwich, and let me tell you -- this place did not disappoint. By far one of the best chicken sandwiches I've had here in San Diego. If you're in the area, definitely stop by and treat yourself to a great chicken sandwich. The service was really good, the staff was very attentive, and the food came out fast. Overall, it was a great experience. Hopefully next time I can meet Tony Hawk -- one of my favorite skateboarders from back in the day!

    Duckfat fries, 350 Birdman, 180 Birdman with pickles on the side
    Marc B.

    It's been a minute since Chick & Hawk has been in development but now that it's wide open, we dropped in from some grub at a lunch sesh. My Birdman chicken sammie was premium, but the cost was pretty steep ($18 each). The fried chicken thigh was massive and the combo of slaw and hand-made kimchi Comeback sauce was rad. You pick how spicy you want your Birdman based on board rotations: 180, 360, 720 or 900. My 180 came in a flashy brioche bun, without pickles (as requested), in a tight paper wrapper. Tip: keep the wrapper on. If you don't, the Birdman has the potential to get all over the place and gnarly. The spicy duckfat fries were steezy and def my fave; wide-shaped with a little kick and powdery flavoring that made your hands mango-ish. In addition to ketchup, the hand-made Cool Ranch was alright and the Comeback was super sick (aka great). The server blanked on mentioning that each sauce was an extra $2.50, but it came up on the bill. Also, they have a solid combo of table-side napkins and wetnaps. The parking is super sketchy. There are only a handful of spots and I didn't eye any street parking. Our server was super nice, friendly and helpful. Huge props for having street art on and around the building. The one on the back wall is by @ObeyGiant.

    Pool coping railing
    John M.

    Tony Hawk's new restaurant. I grew up skating during Hawk's rise in dominance , my brother was a pro (still is actually), we had a huge half pipe in our backyard and we idolized Tony Hawk and Powell Peralta skateboards. So when I heard Tony was opening a skate themed chicken sandwich place, I had to try...(There's a pizza place a block away called Johnny Radz which is also inter-related with Mike McGill - Powell Peralta and The Search for Animal Chin skate movie... If you know what I'm talking about, you absolutely cannot pass up these two spots). I ordered the chicken sandwich with the heat level of 720... There is a 900 level but the server said it is "ghost pepper hot" and I opted to go down 180 of a spin to the 720. It was plenty hot and I loved it. If you dont like it HOT maybe go down another notch. The heat levels are degrees of a turn on a skateboard 180,360,720,900. (no 540?) We also got the duck fat cajun fries.... These were great... Crispy and perfect... My only gripe is that it is a bit pricey. I think the sandwich should come with a side (fries,salad,etc) instead of being a la carte. I will go back and try to 900 heat level just to see but I hope they either expand the menu a little or offer a little more value for the price.

    Sticker-bomb unisex bathrooms
    Kim B.

    Mother's Day lunch at Chick & Hawk felt like Tony Hawk opened a chicken spot and somehow nailed it. The skate-bowl patio had us literally eating in an empty pool while Pete posted up like the local sponsored skater waiting for his next trick line. Food slapped harder than a 90s skate video soundtrack. Sticker-bombed bathrooms. Liquid Death umbrellas. Crispy chicken that deserved its own highlight reel. Even the Hill Bomb Swizzle cocktail looked like a sunset over the X Games. 10/10 would drop in again.

    Margarita
    Javier A.

    Amazing service from Brian and the team. Got the Birdman 900 Chicken sandwich and a West Coast IPA beer. Beautiful place to visit and enjoy the great food. Also ordered the spicy duck fat fries were so delicious. Highly recommend coming here, it's so worth it and the whole family will love it.

    Shroom Nugs, ginger beer, iced tea.
    Barbara K.

    Excellent service, good food, cool vibe. Sat inside- love that the table had a ledge underneath to put your purse or your phone. Nice touch. Fries were perfection- crisp and tasty. Shroom Nugs using maitake mushrooms were nicely crunchy- they definitely have their fryer skills down. Fresh tasting- not greasy at all- that goes for everything. For sandwiches we had the Birdman and the Seabird. Both were huge and satisfying. Spice level Chill was flavorful with a nice tang. Go hungry and share the sides for variety. We'll be back!

    Duck Fat Fries
    James K.

    Finally made it over here... First thing to consider is parking. Come early or be prepared to park offsite. The lot is micro and if you have anything bigger than a 4 door car it can be tough. Walking in though...greeted with a smile and seated right away. The service was great and attentive. We both got the birdman (really a must on the first visit) 720 heat. The heat was perfect for me but I could definitely see it being a bit much for someone. Also orders the duck fat fries. Also, super good. Technically this food is a far cry from my normal diet (I knew this going in) but it was still pretty good. Definitely worth a stop to check it out!

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