We visited this venue for a Yelp event celebrating Women-Owned Businesses in honor of International Women's Day/Month, and the space made an impression. Intimate and cozy, it features a cute stage--perfect for a singer or two, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Heather, the bartender for the night, was an absolute powerhouse. She worked nonstop for the entire two-hour event, keeping drinks flowing without missing a beat. Her hustle and efficiency didn't go unnoticed! While this visit was all about the venue and bar, we're coming back to try the food--it looked amazing in the photos. Their happy hour and mocktail selection also caught my eye; they seemed complex and thoughtfully crafted, which made me excited to return. Overall, a great first impression--looking forward to experiencing more! read more

Great little restaurant in Encinitas! First and foremost, find street parking because that is definitely hard. We had reservations but I don't think you really need one, especially on a weekday. We sat on the patio because the music was too loud. If I had come here by myself, I would've LOVED the music but I was meeting a friend and wanted to talk. There was also a football game on, which made things louder. We ordered the blistered shishito peppers, the salmon and the penne pasta with shrimp. They had happy hour until 11 pm or something, which was awesome! I got their Chardonnay and my friend got one of their IPAs. The shishito peppers were excellent! Blistered as they should be, with delicious barbecue sauce and lime to go with. One pepper was fairly spicy, the rest were not. Amongst the salmon and the pasta, the pasta definitely won hands down. The salmon was cooked appropriately, but I think I would've liked it better with risotto or something similar, rather than just veggies. The pasta, on the other hand, was creamy, melt-y, with veggies and herbs and the shrimp was cooked very well! Even two days later, the leftovers tasted delicious. The Chardonnay was from Sonoma and I liked it. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed coming here! I shall be back (but maybe when there isn't a football game on!). read more

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This experience was amazing! The food was wonderful, and the service was so quick! There was a dog friendly outdoor patio, and live music!! Couldn't recommend this more! read more

Stopped by the Roxy a while back for Sunday brunch and was delightfully impressed. I've heard great things over the years and the place certainly lived up to the praise. Right in the middle of downtown Encinitas, the Roxy offers a large space that included live music. The chicken and waffles were fantastic and my girlfriend enjoyed her Kale salad. They say their Bloody Marys are the best in town - not sure if it's the best I've had in SD, but it was very delicious. Service was friendly and quick- looking forward to coming back next time I'm by the coast. read more

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Roxy got a big spike in business after Covid. This restaurant was once a very funky restaurant with delicious food has manifested as a club with loud music. I liked it a lot better before. Last Friday my girlfriend had her birthday there and I arrived with my guest. Our group did not have a reservation so I headed to the bar to get a drink. An overzealous waiter was determined to take my order instead of letting me order from the bartender, even before I decided where I would be standing. I asked him for 2 drinks and the check, but he somehow forgot the check. I did not like this waiter one bit. Maybe it was his ridiculous looking outfit with suspenders and a bow tie, but more likely it was because he was unfriendly and greedy. I finally got him to give me a check and noticed the 4% surcharge and that he added his own tip to my bill. He gave me a paper receipt with the tip area blank so that I would double tip him. Apparently at the end of the evening the waiter presented the group with a ridiculous bill with random items that nobody claimed and the host got stuck with hundreds of dollars in bogus charges. Some people liked the loud music but it gave me a headache. I would never pick this restaurant, but I probably would go to another birthday party there and I would be prepared to ignore the server with the same determination that he had when he stalked me for my drink order. read more

Great place, but they have paper straws. Trump dzaddy said bring the plastic straws back. I support that. read more

The Roxy Encinitas - Lib straws. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Encinitas, California

This place (a landmark in Encinitas for decades) is officially now the worst restaurant in the area. Wow has it gone downhill. Gone are the days of the authentic middle eastern fare mixed with a bevy of other freshly homemade foods and veggies. Prices up and quality down. I'm sure the prior owners are horrified. Thank GOD they still have their food truck at the fairgrounds. Don't bother getting the Artichoker sandwich at the restaurant. What a complete waste. The nerve they have to still call it that! And FFS you can close the windows and doors when it's 50 degrees outside and people inside are freezing! Or bring a customer a lemon wedge ON A PLATE not with your nasty dirty hands. Gross. Never ever again. End of a damn era. read more

The food was pretty good and the best part of the experience The service was so-so and pretty pushy to get drinks The ambiance is definitely on the louder side. Too much for me. And finally the prices are way too high read more

The Roxy Encinitas - Back Patio - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Encinitas, California

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the bartender over charged me $60 for three beers something you have to watch out for.

I will try to be brief: Best Fries Ever. Also: Great service (thanks, Dustin)! Also: The Roxy burger is pretty amazing. Also: Charming "downtown" vibe. We came for lunch so we missed the live music. Four thumbs up! read more

The Roxy Encinitas - Best Fries Ever - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Encinitas, California

This place has certainly downturned. The skinny brunette bartender with the pinstriped top appeared to be under the influence of perhaps painkillers. Slow, incompetent, and very obviously high. Super shitty service. As someone with a decade of experience in the industry, I can't believe I paid for that. Live music was good though. read more

Always a great experience at Roxy! Great food and great service. That's why i keep going back, thanks again!! They play good music too during lunch read more

The Roxy Encinitas - Kale salad - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Encinitas, California

Amazing food, great service, live music, excellent cocktails. Gabe is an amazing chef and leader at The Roxy and I highly recommend visiting!! read more

Best spot for live music in Encinitas. Fantastic cocktail menu. The burger is insane. Half off wine on Wednesday and they have some nice bottles. Gets a little wild on the weekends, full of singles, like Tinder in real life. read more

We were walking around Encinitas and thought we'd take a chance on the Roxy. It looked like a nice vibe with a great patio. Upon entering we asked to sit on the patio which was pretty empty. We were told by the hostess that the patio was not available for a private party. OK. So we took a table inside. The server was great. He was friendly and attentive. The food was just ok. The drinks were just ok. Everything was just..... O.K. Nothing great. Nothing special Oh... and we watched other people walk up and get seated on the patio. There was no special event. No party. The only thing interesting was that Dan Plant (KUSI News) was eating there too). I probably won't go back. read more

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I came here for an event and must say the service was good under those circumstances. The servers were attentive and friendly. The food is good and I would recommend if you're in the area. Parkinson's can be tricky but that's to be expected for the area. read more

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I was at the Roxy tonight with my family. My niece and I were trying to order a drink and this couple said we cut in front of them. I said sorry go ahead and order. But, no that was not good enough for them. They proceeded to make a scene and the young guy pushed me.., I'm a 63 year old disabled woman and this young man pushed me! My niece then pushed him back defending her aunt and the Roxy security kicked us out rather than the young people. I am telling you that this is ageism! They kicked us out rather than the young people who started this. Not cool. I used to come here all the time! Never again! Stay away from these jerks! read more

Love this place such good food and love the layout of this place. Great for the weekends if you're looking for live music and want to meet people read more

We've only ever been here at night for drinks, and decided to make a visit for brunch. We really enjoyed it! The food was delicious and the drinks were unique and the staff was super friendly and attentive :) I wish they had live music a little earlier on a Sunday for brunch (they don't start until 1pm) I think that's why it seemed pretty empty. Note: it's pretty open aire on the inside, so in a chilly day, don't count in sitting inside to keep you warm, you'll want a light sweater if you don't get a seat in the sun outside. Biscuits and gravy: good portion size for 2 people and lots of flavor. Chicken and waffle: my husband loved Pastrami Benedict: delicious! The bread and pastrami are super filling. Bees knees: I'd you're not big on ginger, don't get it- it's the most prominent ingredient. Not pictured: the detox - minty and coconutty read more

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Bacardi was awesome. He took such good care of us & it was our first time here! Awesome atmosphere and the service was immaculate. read more

The Roxy Encinitas - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Encinitas, California

We were there for lunch around 2:30 on a Friday and they were very understaffed. They only had two people working the restaurant floor. The two people were attempting to cover 15 tables while also making drinks at the bar. They were doing the best they could, but the wait was incredibly long because there is only so much two people can do. The food was tasty and ambiance was nice - just needs more people working there. read more

3 stars for the service 1 star for the food. The service was on point, got seated and ordered right away. Ordered the Roxy scramble. This entree came with potatoes and seasonal fruits. The scramble was served in a small metal bowl along with half of a strawberry cut in three, three blueberries and two slices of a small orange. We had more potatoes on our plate more than anything. The price of this plate was not worth it especially because of the portion. read more

The Roxy Encinitas - Roxy Scramble - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Encinitas, California

As the name implies, The Roxy Encinitas, is a throwback to the 1920's in ambiance and cocktails. They have live music 7 nights a week, which we were there for a great Jazz quartet. As you can see from my inside pic, this is a relatively small restaurant with the band about to play in close quarters with the diners. We started with the Kale-fornia Salad. As my pic shows it is predominately kale - very fresh and abundant. This was enhanced by the crispy chickpeas (an added crunch), roasted fennel and golden raisins. The vinaigrette was creamy, without any cream, mildly tangy and mildly sweet - no pronounced garlic flavor (I'm a garlic fiend, so this could be my taste buds). The Roxy Burger is an 8oz burger and cooked to order. I could taste the quality beef of the burger - juicy, rich and I had that nice protein satiation. While the brioche bun looks large it readily collapsed while still being able to handle a mouthful of goodness. But the real kicker was those garlic fries - these should be outlawed. Way too good for anyone's waistline or health. While not double dipped, they had a super crunch without being overcooked. The garlic flavor was mild (see my previous disclaimer) and was complimented by the grated parm. I ate way too many of these. read more

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We waited an hour for our food. Me and my partner almost left to go somewhere else until the server came with our plates, but as soon as we got our food, it was not worth the price. We ended up getting more to eat someplace else after because we were still hungry (lol). I've only came here for brunch once and that was better than dinner. 3/10 read more

Such a fun place to get drinks! The live bands always slay. Love the double bar setup!

Trashy Encinitas bar for late night cougar crushing. Drinks are fine. Service is basically non existent. Hard pass on the weekends as you can't even get to the bar to order. Who designed this place? Stevie Wonder? read more

I don't usually write Yelp reviews, but Ducky definitely earned this one. From the second I met him, I could tell he's not just in it for the paycheck--he takes real pride in what he does. He's professional, chill, and knows exactly what he's doing. What stood out most was his attention to detail. He didn't rush anything, asked the right questions, and made sure I was comfortable and informed the whole way through. It's rare to find someone who brings that combo of skill and personality to the table, but Ducky nailed it. read more

Terrible. Sat down and no one greeted us or gave us menus, so after what felt like an eternity, we walked out

Watched a Sunday morning Packer game, and while I would have liked to see a few more breakfast items on the brunch menu (bacon and eggs, burrito, etc) what we ordered was delicious: WI faves cheese curds and butter burgers. And the fries were excellent too! Loved the house Bloody Mary with the adorable mini Miller High Life. read more

One of my favorite spots in Encinitas. I've come here a few times to eat and always leave super happy. The food here is always top notch. Listen, I've been back so many times for the Caesar salad (I add blackened salmon on top), easily the best Caesar I've ever had. I try to recreate it but nothing compares. If you like a Caesar - get it! I came back on Saturday and got the shrimp and grits and my friend got the Belgium waffles. The shrimp and grits was made perfectly. I cleared the plate really quickly lol. My friend loved the waffles! Drinks here are delicious as well. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating! This spot gets super packed on Friday and Saturday night! It's a lot of fun anyway if the week. read more

The Roxy Encinitas - Shrimp and grits - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Best falafel ever, rivals that I have eaten in Israel. Nice people work there, chill vibe and good music, Parking can be an issue though

Great food and martinis. Service is hit or miss. Great vibes and live music but God forbid you ask them to give you the happy hour popcorn without an eye roll. Old fashioned was just okay. read more

The Roxy Encinitas - Gin Martini - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Encinitas, California

Good customer service even though we were a large event. The burger and the steak were both good.

We had a great dining experience especially the food, service, and live music! We ordered the pork belly, beef stroganoff, chicken and dumplings, chef's salad, and French onion soup. All were very good! We all tried each other's dishes and agreed that everything was delicious! The pork belly with its crispy skin on the outside and tender and juicy meat on the inside, was so good! The beef was so tender and the noodles tasted like homemade in the stroganoff. Maybe it was, lol! The chicken was moist and the dumplings tasted great. Overall a great meal. Highly recommend! And who knew in downtown Encinitas that there would be good food and entertainment in one place! read more

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Nice place to hangout and they have live music certain nights of the week. Came here on a weeknight for dinner and it was a very nice experience. The day we went, there was live music and the whole place was packed. We couldn't get a table so we sat at the bar. Ordered food to share. The charcuterie board was ok, nothing out of the ordinary. The burger was pretty good. Live music was super fun, people were dancing and having a good time! Definitely will come back for dancing and drinks in the evening. read more

The Roxy Encinitas - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Encinitas, California

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If you're in downtown Encinitas, this is the place to go if you're looking for good live music and spirit forward, classic cocktails. The restaurant has a vintage allure that's designed to take you back to the 1920's, making it unique to other beach town restaurants along Coast Highway. After a long Saturday out in the sun, I came here with a few friends while they had a live music playing on the bar area. It was very busy, but the staff seemed energetic and polite which is always impressive during the weekend dinner rush. The Roxy serves brunch, lunch and dinner, with a diverse menu. They also have vegetarian and gluten free modifications available upon request. I'm a gin drinker, so I tried the Gin Rickey made with Hendricks Gin Summer Solstice limited release and fresh rosemary. I'd rate the cocktail a 5/5, refreshing and exactly what I was hoping for. Next we shared an order of the Baked Brie served with bread and grilled apples. It was a solid portion size, so good to share between two to four people. For my main course I chose the Roxy Chef Salad with salmon. While it was nothing unexpected, the greens were crisp and salmon prepared well, so I'd recommend it as a solid option. Overall- the cocktails and atmosphere are great, the food is decent and the cocktails are some of the best that I've had on Encinitas. I highly recommend! Note- It can get busy on the weekends so I'd make a reservation, especially if you're planning to get a table for more than two people. read more

The Roxy Encinitas - The Roxy Chef Salad, Salmon - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Had lunch here the other day. Great location with a nice theme. We shared an appetizer of crispy falafel balls. Very tastey. I ordered a turkey club with fries. I really liked the dressing they used. The sandwich was hearty, not skimpy at all. The fries were incredibly good. Fairly large, crispy and flavorful. As we were visiting each other we didn't want to be rushed, we weren't. Took care of us without hovering. The menu could have used some chicken items, but I was happy with my meal. read more

The venue gets extremely crowded on weekend nights to the point that it can feel uncomfortably packed. On a recent visit, a large bachelorette group in white, large wedding gowns pushed up to the bar and accidentally knocked over a plate of food spilling red ketchup on my black lace skirt. Given how busy it gets the space may not safely accommodate large groups such as bachelorette or bachelor parties during peak hours and clearer capacity management could really improve the experience for everyone. read more

Great atmosphere!!! Great music and fun for all ages! The food and drinks were amazing! Even the non alcoholic drinks! Yummy!

Went to Roxy with my hubby. Maybe the place had an "off day" food was oily greasy, bartender charged us $40 for 2 beers. When we told her the mistake, She stated it included a fee for us keeping our tab open. What tab I asked her? She reluctantly made the change. Nice try ... probably screwing people over with that one. Lesson learned, Check your bill before you leave. Cute place but there are other places to go. read more