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    Biergarden Encinitas

    3.9 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    BIERGARDEN ENCINITAS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Loud
    Dogs allowed

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    Sophia C.

    The food here is SO GOOD, my boyfriend and I went twice during our 3 day trip. Que diablos ha pasado short rib nachos are amazing! The service is great and the restaurant interior itself is quite nice. The weather was perfect!

    Back Patio
    Adina S.

    My friend and I were doing a mini food crawl through downtown Encinitas and decided to stop by here for a quick snack and drink. I guess you could call it a bit of a girl dinner (or snack) - aperol spritz + onion rings. The vibes were great, especially the back patio area. The service was also pretty solid and we didn't feel like anyone was rushing us out, despite just ordering nibbles. Great spot overall!

    Sunny W.

    8 wings = $23 ouch. Honestly a not a bad spot, but also it's not a great spot. The name is pretty misleading as the only German item on the menu are the pretzels. No German beer neither. It's located on the main strip of Encinitas so it's always popular.

    Loaded Cardiff crack fries
    Johnson P.

    Was craving some fries so we went here after looking at the menu! Pretty popular spot for lunch/ brunch. The restrooms were clean and the fries were really good! Service was excellent! The price of the food was a bit tad high but other than that it was great! The truffle fries were lacking in truffle flavor it tasted mostly like regular fries and salt.

    The waiter and hostess were nice. We were seated right away. But, this place had the worst burnt fish that I've ever had, and our appetizer was cold. I mean I was expecting to receive a nicely seasoned crunchy, golden brown, piece of fish, but instead I got..... If you go here, the safest option would probably be a burger.

    FIG BURGER and BRUSSEL SPROUTS (N)(V)
    Marcie L.

    Came here with a friend on Easter Sunday around 9:30 PM and had a great experience overall. It was pretty mellow for a holiday night with just a handful of people there with plenty of seating both inside, outside, and at the bar. We ended up grabbing seats at the bar, which was a great choice. We ordered the: *Fig Burger with Brussels Sprouts: the Brussels sprouts were phenomenal. They had what tasted like pecans, some kind of glaze, and cheese... seriously so good. The Fig Burger itself was just as impressive with such a unique combo and absolutely delicious. *Steak Sandwich with Onion Rings: this was also a standout. Perfectly cooked, super flavorful, and came with a great dipping sauce that really tied it all together. The onion rings were crispy and on point too. First off, I love that they offer a variety of sides (sweet potato fries, truffle fries, mac & cheese, Brussels sprouts, etc.), though most come with a small upcharge. We had a few drinks and even grabbed a bottle of wine from the bar to take back to our Airbnb, which was a nice bonus. The vibe was relaxed with TVs playing highlights from a basketball game, and the bartender/server was awesome. Parking was easy with free street parking, though that might've been because it was late and a holiday. Only heads up: definitely call ahead about kitchen and closing times, especially on holidays. Online said they close at midnight, but they were actually closing at 11 PM. We were told over the phone the kitchen closed at 9:45 PM, but when we arrived at 9:30 PM, it had just switched to last call. Thankfully, they were kind enough to still get our order in. Overall, phenomenal food, great service, and a solid spot worth checking out. Would definitely come back.

    Yummy menu
    Sabina W.

    Fabulous place to hang out for Sunday and grab a cold beer! Their beer glasses are chilled and the vibe is relaxed. If you sit on the patio it is a little calmer if you go inside next to the bar it is lively! It must see when you come to Encinitas!

    THE CUBANO, this was Amazing. TRY IT NOW!
    Matthew M.

    I've been at this place quite a few times, decided I would go ahead and leave a review this time. I love the menu, there is a lot of stuff on this menu and all of it is very very good. Every time I've been there the service has been great and that's what keeps me coming back. Overall, this place is definitely worth giving a try and I would most certainly recommend this place to others.

    Bulgogi
    Lillie M.

    Love eating here! It's such a fun vibe! You're right in the heart of downtown Encinitas. My husband and I like eating outside when the weather is nice! We have been here many times and have never had bad service! My favorite thing to order is the short rib nachos!

    Hearty Bloody Mary. Pretty much a roadside attraction with all the grub. It's more fun than tasty.
    Craig W.

    The name of the restaurant is kind of German but the food is about as German as the taco shop across the street. Really, the place is about as 'Murican as you can get. It's basically glorified pub grub. It's also family friendly and dog friendly. The loaded poato bites appetizer is very generous and was very good. It's basically potato wedges with cheese, sour cream, and bacon. What's not to like? The Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich was ridiculous. I can unhinge my snake jaws with the best of them but not for this thing. It contains a ton of fried chicken stacked to the sky, with pickles, onions, lettuce, and tomato between buns. Unfortunately, the chicken was fried far too long, was very dry, and the batter was not good. The oil may have been old and it was definitely over-fried. That chicken died in vain. On the other hand, the Cardiff Crack Steak Sandwich was excellent. The meat was tender and the bread was very nice (the menu called it a hoagie but it was unlike any hoagie I have ever seen). Whatever. It's a very good sandwich. The entrees come with a ton of very nicely-seasoned thick fries. Just for fun, I tried the Hearty Bloody Mary which comes with a ton of "fixins" (bacon, celery, cheese, pepperoncini, pickled onion, and a mini Slim Jim. It also comes with a beer chaser. The drink itself was fine. Our server was outstanding. He was friendly, refilled our water constantly, and gave good recommendations. The food portions were generous but the cooking was uneven. Overall, it's a safe choice unless you're looking for a real German beer garden. Prost!

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    Great place for drinks and specialty brews. The food is ok, but the beer pretzels are out of this world good! Great service!!!

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    Great food and service. We love the pretzel bites, fig burger and everything else we try here.

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    Ask the Community - Biergarden Encinitas

    Are they still doing happy hour M-F?

    Yes Monday thru Friday from 4pm to 6pm

    Are dogs allowed if seating outside?

    No they don't. They had an incident where a dog on the patio bit someone and they were sued so they stopped allowing dogs. This is for back patio. Don't know if it's the same rule for the temporary front patio in the parking area since there is… 

    Are there beach views and o outside seating?

    No beach views and yes outside seating

    Do they have gluten free buns or bread?

    We offer gluten free bus for all of our sandwiches and burgers

    Do they take reservations? I have a party of 10

    Call them!

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