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Top Restaurants in Escondido

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10 Listed places
4.5 average across 10 rated listings
No entry fee; pizza, wine and desserts at moderate $$ prices – Moderate $$; fish tacos are the budget pick, surf 'n' turf and platters at the upper end

Brigantine Seafood

Famous for: Award-winning fish tacos, marinated grilled swordfish, oysters on the half shell and surf 'n' turf since 1969

Escondido outpost of a San Diego seafood group founded in 1969, known for award-winning fish tacos, grilled swordfish, oysters and Sunday brunch.

Seafood lovers Couples Families

Cenote Grill

Famous for: Creative Californian-Mexican fusion with healthier ingredients, signature BBQ pork burritos, all-day breakfast and a casual patio

Family-run Escondido spot for creative Californian-Mexican food, known for BBQ pork burritos, all-day breakfast, patio seating and walk-in dining.

Families Foodies Locals

Cordiano Winery

Famous for: Family-run hillside winery known for thin-crust pizza, Italian desserts and locally produced wines with vineyard views.

Family-run Escondido winery on Highland Valley Rd serving thin-crust pizza, Italian desserts and estate wines on a hillside patio, Wed–Sun 12–8 PM.

Couples Families Wine Lovers

H Brothers

Famous for: Made-from-scratch North American comfort food and local beer on tap in historic downtown Escondido.

H Brothers brings made-from-scratch North American comfort food and local beer on tap to 212 E Grand Ave in historic downtown Escondido,…

Foodies Families with Kids Casual diners

Hunsaker’s

Famous for: Elevated New French cuisine, a multi-course prix fixe menu, and an extensive wine list in downtown Escondido

Upscale New French supper club on Escondido's Grand Avenue with a prix fixe menu, deep wine list, and Wed–Sat lunch and dinner…

Foodies Couples Wine Lovers

Pegah’s Kitchen

Famous for: Generous American breakfast plates, fluffy pancakes, hearty omelets and bottomless coffee in a friendly, family-run Escondido diner.

Escondido diner at 912 S Redwood St serving giant pancakes, omelets and chicken fried steak daily 6AM to 2:30PM, with bottomless coffee…

Foodies Brunch Lovers Families with Kids

Surfing Crab Escondido

Famous for: Southern-style hands-on seafood boils with crab, lobster, shrimp, crawfish and scratch-made seasonings.

Surfing Crab Escondido brings Southern-style seafood boils, crab legs, lobster and house seasonings to Via Rancho Parkway near Westfield North County.

Seafood lovers Casual diners Families with kids

Vintana Wine + Dine

Famous for: Penthouse Modern Cali-Cuisine with floor-to-ceiling Escondido Valley views, a fire-pit Lanai and signature braised short rib

Penthouse dining in Escondido with valley views, a fire-pit Lanai, and Modern Cali-Cuisine from Chef Deborah Scott. Open Tue–Sun 11:30am–9pm.

Foodies Couples Special Occasions
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What are the top restaurants to visit in Escondido?

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