The Craftsman Tavern
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The Craftsman Tavern

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Farm-to-fork New American comfort food with seasonal menu

comfort food
attentive service
lively atmosphere
skirt steak
truffle popcorn
brussels sprouts
sweet potato tater tots
burger
The Craftsman Tavern by null
The Craftsman Tavern by null
The Craftsman Tavern by null
The Craftsman Tavern by null
The Craftsman Tavern by null
The Craftsman Tavern by null
The Craftsman Tavern by null
The Craftsman Tavern by null
The Craftsman Tavern by null
The Craftsman Tavern by null
The Craftsman Tavern by null
The Craftsman Tavern by null
The Craftsman Tavern by null
The Craftsman Tavern by null
The Craftsman Tavern by null
The Craftsman Tavern by null
The Craftsman Tavern by null
The Craftsman Tavern by null
The Craftsman Tavern by null
The Craftsman Tavern by null

Information

267 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024 Get directions

$20–30

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Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Dinner reservations recommended

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267 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024 Get directions

+1 760 452 2000
craftsmantavern.com
@craftsmantavern

$20–30 · Menu

Features

•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Dinner reservations recommended
•Cozy
•Trendy
•Good for groups

Last updated

Jan 25, 2026

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"The Craftsman New American Tavern is another well-loved restaurant in Encinitas, managed by Wade and Kristi Hageman." - Candice Woo

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The Craftsman Tavern

Staci S

Google
Saturday night, my friends and I dined at this restaurant, and it was a delightful experience. Despite being a party of five, we were seated quickly, which was impressive given the bustling atmosphere. The menu offers a wide array of tempting options. My friend and I opted to share four appetizers, which turned out to be a generous amount of food—something to keep in mind for future visits! First up were the Brussels sprouts, which I highly recommend. They were perfectly crunchy, saucy, and boasted an excellent blend of flavors. The poke was next; while the fish was of high quality and tasted good, I would have loved if it included seaweed salad and wonton chips instead of the provided chips. The sweet potato tater tots were another highlight, accompanied by ranch and BBQ sauce. They were delightfully crunchy on the outside and came in a large portion, ideal for sharing. Lastly, the fondue cheese dip didn't quite meet my expectations for flavor, though the pretzel bread was enjoyable. One of my friends ordered the burger with butternut squash soup, and she couldn't stop raving about it. Another friend chose the four-cheese ravioli and highly recommended it as well. The service was exceptional; our server was both kind and efficient, handling the busy evening with ease. The restaurant was packed, with not a single empty seat in sight. As for drinks, I tried the blackberry cider beer, which I found quite nice. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant. The delicious food and inviting ambiance ensure I'll be returning!

James M.

Google
To start off, it was happy hour when we showed up with reservations. It took 20-30 minutes to get our drinks. The drinks were awful. The service was very slow, and the restaurant was quite noisy. This was not my choice of restaurants as we met family before we hit the road. Brunch is better than dinner, in my opinion. Order wisely and be patient.

Sean D.

Google
Went here to meet friends for a bite and drinks. We made it for happy hour which was ok. The drinks were good. Everything was priced very high. In my opinion the value and the quality of food didn't totally match up. The food was fine but not for the money.

Uchi D.

Google
Very nice craft restaurant by the owners of Blue Ribbon Pizza. Butterscotch Pudding is a must have!!! The menu changes seasonally. I really liked the pork belly with corn chowder. Usually we get a lot of appetizers so we can taste a lot of dishes. Easy parking in the strip mall. They serve a very nice brunch with bottomless mimosas and bloody marys.

Allyson E.

Google
Craftsman is truly “Hand Crafted Comfort”! You will never go wrong with any choice in the menu! The meatloaf was my choice tonight... I didn’t go wrong! Better than my moms, sorry mom! The employees are always delightful. Got to check it out!

Kristi W.

Google
The Craftsman Tavern is a must visit. Unique and delicious cuisine, an extensive beverage menu and always a lively atmosphere. Due to their popularity we had to wait for a bit for initial service but when Brittany finally got to us (she had multiple tables sat at the same time), we had excellent and attentive service lacking for nothing. My only complaint was my salmon looked delicious but sadly overcooked so pretty dry. On the other hand, the skirt steak was delicious and was a huge portion. Cooked perfectly. Next time I will opt for that instead. Oh, and if you do go - must try the "crack addicting" truffle popcorn!

Aliyah E.

Google
I was not a fan. The restaurant was not that busy and there was no staff seen. We didn’t get menus untill ~15 mins in. The truffle fries where soaked in oil. I ordered the mussels and the sause was not good at all. My husband got the pizza and said it tasted like frozen store bought pizza. We did not get drinks but looking at the drink menu it was very expensive.

Camille S.

Google
This place reminds me of being in the woods, in a cozy-home feel and the food is comforting. I took my girls out for brunch and we all loved our dishes and service. I ordered a bottomless mimosa and was not disappointed. Our server kept my glass topped.