Haven

Farm to table in Encinitas! Areas for kids to roam outside and fine dining upstairs with so much to look at! The ambiance is really something special. Campfires surround the exterior of the restaurant and lots of lounging spots around the property while you wait for a table. Make a reservation!! Walk in tables aren’t common. Our waiter Kevin went above and beyond with table chatter and exceeding our dining requests. We loved the catch of the day in Oceanside, CA (halibut) and the spring pasta. It’s a must stop. Grocery store. Brewery. Animals. Insane development. Hats off to you guys..

Excellent dinner at Haven! Loved the farm to table ambiance and the food was delicious. We started with the lobster toast and chargrilled oysters, and for entrees had the line caught halibut, potato gnocchi, and the jerk pork belly mole. The service was very friendly and the food came out quickly. We sat on the dog friendly patio. Below the restaurant is a nice shop with drinks, food, gifts and grocery. Very nice property to walk around, we weren’t able to feed the animals with our dogs, so maybe next time. Great place to get together, recommend!

Absolutely LOVED our dinner at Haven! The building is spectacular-so beautiful and thoughtful in design. We ate outside and loved the views, but honestly, inside or the bar area would probably be just as wonderful of an experience. The freshly made bread and homemade butter were to die for-yes a bit expensive for bread and butter but WORTH it. We had the prawns per our server recommendation and it was my favorite item we had! The sauce was delicious and had prawn were cooked perfectly. We split the short rib and chicken entrée (which was a special for the night) and we really enjoyed both of them. I know the short rib is the popular menu item but we actually enjoyed the chicken dish more! We were able to easily walk in for an early Sunday dinner as well with no wait. We can't wait to return!

The Rum Braised Short Rib was so incredibly good. It was the ultimate comfort meal, it transported me to a rustic cabin in the mountains, wrapped up in a cozy quilt. It is incredibly rich, but incredibly satisfying when you need a hearty meal that is simultaneously decadent. I'm pretty sure my appetizer was a local Rockfish crudo that whet the appetite perfectly. Max made a 0 proof *gin cocktail that paired incredibly with the meal. Thanks Max and Kevin for the hospitality and warmth.

We were two separate parties of six, and we all had mixed reviews. To start out the cocktails were fantastic, and those that had Beer really enjoyed the fresh beer. Moving onto appetizers, we thought it was a little strange that the bread was $12, where really most restaurants consider that a free item. And the bread was really lackluster being just white bread, and some small rolls. But the butter was fantastic! I think it was garlic and rosemary or something. We also got the lobster toast which was fantastic as well, but for a shareable plate very small to share amongst four people that liked lobster. We also got the radish carpaccio appetizer while it was good and fresh, it could've used a little bit of seasoning or salt. Otherwise it was just bland without it. Maybe some citrus. Now onto the entrées, the bison burger is on a secret menu, but four people ordered that and absolutely loved it. It should be a item that is on the menu permanently. Two people got the short ribs and the halibut (which was a pretty sizable slab), they both said their plates were fantastic. One person got the gnocchi and said it was just missing something. She was pretty disappointed. I went with the pork belly because it seemed the most unique item on the menu with the Mole sauce. However this was by far the worst item on the menu. I've never had crunchy pork belly before. It took a while for the plate to come out, so maybe they just forgot about it, but by any means I eat about half of the dish and went home hungry. Very disappointed and I probably should have complained before I left the restaurant. All in all, well the service is great, and many items were tasty, we just found that it was extremely over priced for what you're really getting. The atmosphere is awesome and that's probably most of what you're paying for. But they just missed the mark on a few items and some attention to detail. I might give it a shot again in the future, But could go either way.

We recently dined here and I am happy to say I will add this to my list of local favs!!!! The atmosphere is beautiful, the service by Jess and her helpers was fantastic, and some of our dishes were absolutely fantastic! The standouts were the oysters, the chicken and the agua chili. There was art and love in this food, thanks for a beautiful evening out.

My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary and the place exceeded expectations. It is such an amazing place, not only is it a restaurant but also a farm, market, brewery, and more. We got there about an hour early which was perfect for finding parking, checking out their market which is open late, and grabbing a drink from the market as well before dinner. We sat by their outdoor fire pits to enjoy our drink before walking upstairs for our reservation. We were blown away by the place. The ambiance of it was amazing, music was perfectly suited, the lighting and all the plants, it has a very natural and cabin-like aesthetic. Then not to mention the food was insane… some of the best I’ve had. My favorite was a passion fruit butter that came with the bread appetizer. Our server Zach was so kind and asked us if we had any allergies or food preferences, and was very patient with us while we found the perfect wine. Later he asked if we were celebrating anything which my boyfriend told him our anniversary and at the end of our meal he brought over a complimentary dessert which was super thoughtful. Portion sizes were perfect too as we were so full by the end. My new favorite spot!!

I’d read the mixed reviews and was ready to see for myself since Haven is in my neighborhood and I often stop by the downstairs market for coffee, etc. we went for Friday night dinner and I think they've worked out the kinks. We loved the food, and our waitress, Meredith, was incredible. She was an expert on the food and wine and steered us to a great overall experience. We loved every dish we ordered. My favorite thing is how they label the menu with what's grown on the property (and all other ingredients are from other organic farms). This likely contributes to the high prices that are often mentioned in reviews. Sourcing organic is typically pricier than conventional mass distribution options. I think it's easy to forget that this is the point of farm to table dining. Ethical meats and organic ingredients aren't cheap, but personally, I'd rather pay a little more for this kind of meal. Highly recommend if you value the true farm to table experience.