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The Roxy, Encinitas, CA

The Roxy

4.3
4.3
96 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Visit The Roxy Encinitas for 1920's ambiance, classic cocktails, shared plates and live music 7 nights a week and during brunch on the weekends.

We are excited to show you how we’ve restored our building to resemble the look and feel of the classic 1920’s downtown Encinitas buildings.


Our menu is designed to create a sense of community between friends, family and neighbors.

Indulge, imbibe, relax and converse until your heart is content and your belly is full.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:45 pm Happy Hour Mon 11:00 am–11:00 pm Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 230-2899
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Jason Benjamin & Chef Gabe Faller
  • Catering
    please contact us about hosting an on or off site catered event
  • Private party facilities
    please contact us about hosting an on or off site private event
  • Neighbourhood
    Encinitas
  • Cross Street
    "D" Street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    Train Station 1/2 block away
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 96 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

96 Reviews
  1. Sue92024

    San Diego

    54 reviews

    3.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2019

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Food was good. Service was not. It was a Monday night, so who would have thought that we would need to look for our waitress, not once, but twice? She was friendly enough, but not very attentive.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great music great value

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  3. ChrisR

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2019

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Great food but very poor service. Seemed like they only had two servers for the entire restaurant. Took forever to get drinks and main dish was very slow. Great food, however

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  4. DSFR

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2019

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Menu has taken a turn for the worse and the band was terrible!

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  5. GuillermoG

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2019

    overall1food2service2ambience1
    I would not go back to this place on the weekends. The kitchen is not prepared to handle full capacity patrons. Our order took over an hour to showed up in our table. I ordered the catch of the day which was Halibut and they served me Salmon. Neither The manager nor our server said anything about it...did i mentioned that Salmon was not in the menu...!!! The burger was just ok, the hush puppies a disaster! The rice just ok as well. The only dish worth mentioning as good was the chicken and the drinks are very good.The noise level was so bad that you could not hear the person seating in front of you. Acoustically this place needs a lot of help. I would recommend this place weekday for breakfast and maybe lunch. I will not recommend this place at all for dinner. But if you go be prepared to be disappointed...

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  6. HeidiG

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We hadn’t been since the remodel a few years back. We loved the live music our waitress was excellent. She really seemed attentive when we requested some specific dietary requirements for my husband. Will definitely go back and thought the prices were pretty reasonable: I recommend giving it a try

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  7. DanaZ

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2019

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    I've been to The Roxy several times for drinks and appetizers and really enjoyed it. My dad was in town from NYC so my husband and I thought we would take my dad there and try their dinner menu. The dinner menu is limited which is fine but it is really limited if you have a gluten intolerance which my husband does. We found our waitress to be somewhat unprofessional. My dad ordered the hushpuppies as an appetizer and did not like them. He mentioned to the server that he didn't like them and asked that she take the plate away. She rolled her eyes. He didn't ask her to have them re-done or to them removed from the bill so her eye rolling wasn't warranted. The server also seemed to be rushing us which was not appreciated especially given we had an early reservation and the restaurant wasn't crowded. All and all it was not an enjoyable evening and I should have picked another place for my dad's first dinner in Encinitas. PS-My husband had a reaction to the steak he ate so it must have had some cross contamination with gluten.

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  8. ShannonP

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful spot! Great food, great drinks, great live music, great people watching!!

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  9. WynneH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The ambiance was fun. It was so loud it was hard to talk to my friends next to me. The food tasted really good but portions were small.

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  10. ItalianoWITHaTWIST

    Los Angeles

    56 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2019

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    The food was very good. I recommend the charcuterie board. The mussels were a little too spicy, but good. The entertainment was okay but too much noise to allow conversation at the table. Go for the entertainment and food NOT for a conversation during diner.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    It was a great place. The food was great. We brought two kids and they were fine but I wouldn't bring them there. It is not that it isn't kid friendly it is just made more for adults. I had the Flaffel sandwich which was good. The garlic friends were yummy. The chiliques we're great and the breakfast Mac and Cheese was awesome.

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  12. Nicki

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We go to hear The Swinging Johnsons

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great place for dinner and live music

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  14. Roxie

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took friends from out of town. Great ambiance,excellent food and service. The Roxy always has good music and fun atmosphere. Our server was very attentive and food was excellent.

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  15. JudithJ

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Yes, however, I would forewarn them that the noise level is extremely high! If they're going with friends and trying to talk, forget about it! Roxy's is a place to eat great food and listen to music...but no conversation unless you like to shout! Not a relaxing restaurant.

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  16. winendine

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great, ambiance, food, service, great venue, my "go to"!

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  17. TheresaW

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal! Loved the pork belly adobo app, the fried chicken dish and my grilled romaine cesar salad!!!!! Churros were a hit for dessert!!! Very personable staff. Enjoyed the blues/ jazz music later as well.... stayed longer than anticipated and will definitely be back!! Hats off to Chef Gabe Faller!!!

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  18. PeterGast

    San Diego

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed the atmosphere.

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  19. ChristineM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2019

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Unfortunately I cannot recommend The Roxy to a friend based on the poor service we experienced. Two of the dishes we wanted to try were "unavailable". The waitress forgot my friend's drink. After waiting 20 minutes, my friend had to get up to ask the hostess if her drink order was put in. I had to ask another employee to bring me a fork. Our waitress brought two forks out for a table of 3. We also didn't get any knives which made it difficult to get through our food. At one point we had to stop eating because we were out of drinks (including water) so we had to wait to get the attention of some employee so we could continue before our food got cold. We would have asked our waitress to bring knives but she was nowhere to be found... Shame because the band was enjoyable but the poor service was bad enough to make the overall experience negative. There are enough good places in Encinitas that I would go elsewhere next time. Not worth it!

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  20. Cathie

    San Diego

    288 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    288 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We really enjoyed our evening at The Roxy! Great food, lively atmosphere and great music! We really enjoyed Clay Clayton and his music. SO happy that dancing is alive and well in Encinitas! We'll be back!

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  21. CRDFMama

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2019

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Too loud, overpriced, food was burned on the outside, raw on the inside. Good service and lovely music not enough to balance out the downsides. I miss the old Roxy :(

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  22. JoyL

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a fun time Valentines Day dinner at the Roxy. I met my husband there at 7:30 but the electricity had just gone off. So we enjoyed a drink and acoustic live music for awhile by emergency lights. When the lights came back on we were able to order food and we enjoyed our meal and the entertainment. They rolled with it.

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  23. ChristianP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2019

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    Went here for Valentine’s Day. The ambiance is great! We will definitely go back for drinks. But it was $200 for two people, and the food was mediocre at best.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2019

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    There was a power outage as soon as we were seated. My husband and I were completely ignored for 15 minutes until he found the hostess and asked her to get our server. She came a few minutes later and made the excuse she didn't see us. This was unacceptable because I watched her walk by our table several times and she never looked in our direction. She did the same thing to the couple who was seated next to us. We finally complained when another couple who was seated long after us received their food and we didn't even have our salad yet. The manager took responsibility for our service and the couple next to us which saved the night.

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  25. Trezul

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and great music! Always a great place to visit! Strong drinks!

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  26. michellek

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2019

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    This place is very noisy which makes it hard to hear the live music that is played Sunday during brunch and that is the main reason we chose this restaurant, for the music. I ordered The Roxy scramble, ok at best, but my two friends ordered the chiliequiles and loved it. My portion was tiny, theirs rather substantial. Our wait person was very nice. I wouldn't say the service is exceptional but nice goes a long way. Honestly, all in all, I wouldn't go back or recommend this restaurant.

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  27. GroovyMAM

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place and so did those that accepted my invitation. Great place to meet up with friends.

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  28. Brittm

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time, good food, good drinks, great service, good music.....

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  29. Love2Travel

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went on Wednesday Wine night. Great wine for 50% off. Loved the music. Perfect date night.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always wonderful, Reagan was a great server!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2019

    overall2food4service4ambience2
    The food is good but it is unbearably noisy

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  32. LizW

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Sunday Brunch food options. We picked this spot on a whim, were able to watch the game and have unlimited Mimosas!

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  33. EmilyM

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    LOVE The Roxy. Great live music, delicious food, perfect for date night or a night out on the town.

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  34. SarahG

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just fantastic. First time visit. Food was outstanding. Chandler, our waitress, was top notch. Music was great. A little loud due to live music and a lot of people In a small space, but we didn’t mind. Will definitely be back.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2019

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    This is a trendy but still relaxed vibe. Luckily we made a reservation so were seated farthest from the stage where the live guitarist was playing. It was difficult at times to hear with the voices around us being so loud rather than the music. I definitely recommend it for a drink and apps to watch a band. The Brie was delicious and like dessert! We were not impressed by the tuna (special) or the pork chop.

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  36. NancyV

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Fun theme for New Years Eve. Our server was not into it...the theme? Her job? Food is very good, especially the burgers. Fun glasses for brut. Decent quality brute. 8:30 band did not come on until 9PM. That was really disappointing. Consequently, evening ended on a very flat note.

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  37. LisaH

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2018

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    A delightful evening, served by Joshua. Charming place, great service, wonderful food

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  38. SunsetByTheSea

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    This place doesn't look all that cozy looking in, but in fact, it was quite cozy. The food is eclectic we had bulgogi, falafel balls and shishito peppers for apps and some cocktails. Went for the live music primarily. Service was attentive. Great experience all around.

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  39. pupluv

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Cold inside as they keep all the doors/windows open in evening.

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  40. dmfoodie1

    San Diego

    177 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    177 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have ordered food from Roxy Food truck while at Del Mar Fair for many years and enjoyed food. Finally asked if they had a restaurant in S.D.? To my surprise they have a place in Encinitas with actual live music. We enjoyed the daily special, sea bass very much. The wine list was impressive. Our server was excellent and very attentive. Suggest the Food Truck place a sign with restaurant location for locals!! We shall return.

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The Roxy offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 230-2899.

The Roxy is rated 4.3 stars by 96 OpenTable diners.

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Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

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Google Map for The Roxy

517 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    "D" Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Encinitas
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:45 pm Happy Hour Mon 11:00 am–11:00 pm Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    Train Station 1/2 block away
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Jason Benjamin & Chef Gabe Faller
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 230-2899
  • Catering
    please contact us about hosting an on or off site catered event
  • Private party facilities
    please contact us about hosting an on or off site private event
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