Le Papagayo

An upscale American restaurant on North Coast Highway with outdoor seating, beer and wine. Hours change through the week, with lunch early in the week and dinner Wednesday through Saturday, so check before you go. A free lot and street parking make the stop easy.

American food on the 101 in downtown Encinitas with outdoor seating, beer and wine, and live music. Open Tuesday through Sunday and until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Families and groups are welcome, and takeout and delivery are available.

A relaxed American kitchen and tap house on South Coast Highway, open from lunch into late night and from 9 AM on weekends. Patio seating, live music and a family-friendly room make it work for all kinds of groups. Takeout and delivery are available too.

A welcoming spot where familiar American fare meets thoughtful preparation and quality ingredients. Outdoor seating available; Wheelchair accessible; Takeout available. It is the kind of place locals like to keep to themselves, though the word spreads quickly.

A welcoming spot where familiar American fare meets thoughtful preparation and quality ingredients. Outdoor seating available; Wheelchair accessible; Happy hour offerings. Bring the whole family, bring a friend, or come solo and let the staff take it from there.

A restaurant on South Coast Highway in Cardiff with a patio, live music, beer and wine, open daily from 8 AM.

An American restaurant on Carlsbad Village Drive with patio seating, live music, beer and wine. Families, groups and dogs welcome.

A welcoming spot where familiar American fare meets thoughtful preparation and quality ingredients. Outdoor seating available; Wheelchair accessible; Happy hour offerings. It is the kind of place locals like to keep to themselves, though the word spreads quickly.