Blending classic East Coast culinary traditions with a modern Californian sensibility, Herb & Sea is Chef Brian Malarkey’s venerable companion restaurant to the much-loved Herb & Wood in Little Italy. Quickly becoming one of the most sought-after tables in town, the concept shines with a menu that focuses on simple, clean, bright flavors. The menu includes a mix of raw bar staples, fresh seafood, meat dishes, and roasted vegetables. A variety of pizzas and pastas round out the offerings, alongside dessert and a dedicated kids’ menu. The spirits program is bright and playful, emphasizing citrus and floral notes that utilize the same ingredients found on the menu.
Sophisticated space with chandeliers & a raw bar, serving innovative seafood dishes & desserts. Based on 385 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
131 W D St, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 704-8300
Website:
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Hours
| Friday |
5–9 PM |
| Saturday |
5–9 PM |
| Sunday |
5–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday |
5–9 PM |
| Wednesday |
5–9 PM |
| Thursday |
5–9 PM |
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Reservations: herbandsea.comopentable.com
Reviews
Mark Steele
Considering the advanced fanfare and accolades. Wasn’t that impressed.
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Allison Wright
It was ok. Overpriced. I’m glad to have tried it and probably won’t be back.
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Liam Hye
Celebrated a special anniversary at “one of the best restaurants in Encinitas” and honestly it was very disappointing. It took a total of 15 minutes for us to be greeted at our table by who I believe was the manager and then shortly after our waiter found our table talked us through the menu. We started with the seared shrimp and hamachi crudo.
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Brent Warner
I will start the review by stating this is a really nice place, cool vibe and smells amazing.
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Sam Williams
Celebrated the end of our soccer season (we didn’t make the playoffs ) with a steak dinner. The Steak was great (as were the potatoes) but honestly the star of the show was the Mahi Mahi ceviche. The sauce, the salted plantain chips…it was perfection.
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Joel Roberts
The presentation was beautiful, as it is at every Chef Malarkey restaurant. The drinks were great – well crafted. The food was okay. I am a huge Chef Malarkey fan and have been to every restaurant of his and I thought that our brunch was just okay. The shrimp and grits had a lot of flavor, but the sausage hash came out cold and didn’t have much flavor to it at all. It was a little disappointing having had fantastic food from Chef Malarkey before.
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Anthony
Lovely place. We enjoy their special menu for Easter and the crab cake Benedict was delicious.
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Liz Marucheau
The food was fabulous outstanding flavor and unusual dishes. I had the catch of the day, and my husband had a Bolognese that was very different . What really made our anniversary dinner so special was a French waitress from Brazil. She provided excellent service and made the evening very special for us. The only reason I gave less than a 5 for atmosphere was the music was loud, besides that everything else was superb. I rarely write a review, but I had to acknowledge this waitress who went above and beyond.
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Micah Weesner
Herb & Sea is one of my favorite seafood restaurants in San Diego. The menu is delicious and unique, with plenty of options for all palates. Fresh-caught fish and homestyle pizzas are the flagship menu items.
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Robert Sawyer
Visiting from out of town and admittedly had no expectations but hopeful it would be a great meal with clients.
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