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    HOURS OF OPERATIONS

     

    Monday - Thursday

    Lunch 11:30-2:30 pm

    Happy Hour 2:30 pm-6:30 pm

    Tuesday HH ALL DAY

    Dinner  4:30-9:00 pm

     

    Friday

    Lunch 11:30-2:30

    Happy Hour 2:30-6:30 pm

    Dinner 4:30-10:00

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    Saturday

    Brunch 10:00-3:00 pm

    Dinner  4:30-10:00 pm

     

    Sunday 

    Brunch 10:00-3:00 pm

    Dinner  4:30-9:00 pm

    ADDRESS

     

    267 N. El Camino Real

    Encinitas, CA 92024

     

    RESERVATIONS

     

    Phone:  (760) 452-2000
    Email:  craftsmantavern@gmail.com

    FIND​ US

    Lunch - Mon-Sat 11:30-2:30 PM


    EL CAMINO REAL SPECIAL $12

    ( Pick Any Three Items)

     

    Seasonal Soup

    Organic Baby Greens

    Caesar Salad

    Wild Mushroom Toast

    Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork Slider  

    Albacore Tuna Salad Bruschetta

    SNACKS

    Heirloom Black Seed Popcorn $10
    Black Truffle Salt, Parmigiano Reggiano

    Carnitas Lollipops $13
    Carnitas Style Pork Wings, Pico de gallo,

    Pickled Onions 

    "Buffalo" Fries $12

    Crispy Chicken, Beer Cheese, Blue Cheese

    Hot Sauce 

    Papi's Poutine $11
    French Fries, Carne Asada, Pepper Jack Fondue

    Petite Fish & Chips $13.50
    IPA Battered Pacific Cod, Old Bay Remoulade

     

    Deep Fried Brussels Sprouts $13
    Smoked Bacon, Capers, Apple Cider Vinaigrette

     

    BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders $10
    House Made Bourbon BBQ Sauce,

    Creamy Coleslaw 

     

    Crispy Smoked Chicken Spring Rolls $12

    Asian Vegetables, Sweet & Sour Chili Sauce

    APPETIZERS
     

    Charred Local Octopus $13

    Hazelnut-Romesco Sauce, Garlic & Parsley Potatoes 

     

    Lamb & Beef Meatballs $12
    Spicy Tomato Sauce, Lemon-Cumin Yogurt, Grilled bread

    Marlaw's Albacore Poke $14
    Maui Onions, Toasted Sesame Oil, Taro Chips

     

    Short Rib Mac n' Cheese $12
    Braised Short Ribs, 3 Cheeses, Crispy Onions


    Wild Mushroom Toast $10
    Truffled Goat Cheese Spread, Arugula 


    Shrimp & Sweet Corn Cakes $12.50

    Adobo Shrimp, Pickled Corn Salsa, Chipotle-Lime Crema

     

    Root Beer Braised Pork Belly $12

    Grilled Peaches, Arugula, Root Beer Lacquer

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    Premium California Cheese Plate $18

    Traditional Accompaniments, Rustic Bread 

    SOUP & SALADS

    Chef's Seasonal Soup  $10
    See Server for Today's Selection

    Blue Ribbon Caesar $11
    Little Gems Lettuce, Garlicky Breadcrumbs,

    Parmigiano Reggiano
    Add Sautéed Shrimp $8 or

    Marinated Chicken Breast $6

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    Heirloom Tomato Salad $13

    Rustic Bread Panzanella, Cherry  Tomatoes, Basil


    Organic Baby Greens $11

    Strawberries, Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese, Peacans, Golden Balsamic Vinnaigrette 

    Bosc Pear & Prosciutto Salad  $13
    Arugula, Shaved Parmesan, Aged Sherry Vinaigrette  

     

    Roasted Beet Salad $12

    Hazelnuts, Goat Cheese, Orange-Sherry Vinaigrette

     


    B.L.T.A.  $11
    Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Haas Avocado,
    Black Pepper Aioli


    Local Albacore Tuna Melt  $13
    White Cheddar, Lemon Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato

     

    Prime Rib Dip $14
    Horseradish Aioli, Arugula, Au Jus 

     

    Seared Salmon Sandwich $14
    Tartar Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Onions 

     

    Lamb & Beef Meatball Sandwich $13

    Spicy Tomato Sauce, Housemade Mozzeralla

     

     

    Pub Chicken Sandwich $13

    Pepper Jack, Bacon, Tomato, Crispy Onions 

    Housemade Pastrami Melt $13
    House Mustard, Peppers & Onions, White Cheddar  

    Cuban Sandwich $13

    Smoked Ham, Pulled Pork, Mustard, Pickles

     

     

    Beer Battered Fish Sandwich $13

    Spicy Remoulade, Creamy Coleslaw

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    San Diego Chicken Sandwich $13

    Chipotle Mayo, Pepperjack, Pickled Jalapenos, Guacamole

    PUB FAVORITE SANDWICHES 

    Served With French Fries or Organic Baby Greens
     

    HALF POUND TAVERN BURGERS-$16
    All Burgers Come with French Fries or Baby Green Salad

     Gluten Free Bun $1

     

    Original Craftsman 

    Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese, Bacon-Onion Marmalade, Black Pepper Aioli

     

    New Crafty 
    Sweet Onion Confit, White Cheddar, Maple Bacon, Black Garlic Aioli
     

    House 

    White Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, Special Sauce

     

    Tavern 
    Horseradish Aioli, Aged White Cheddar, Crispy Onions, Arugula

    Capone 
    Goat Cheese, Black Mission Fig Compote, Arugula

    Blue Ribbon 
    Griddle Pastrami, Natural Beef Patty, Cheddar, House Mustard

    Prohibition 
    Smoked Bacon, Avocado, Moonshine Jalapeños, Chipotle Aioli

     

    Bootlegger 

    Sauteed Mushrooms, White Cheddar, Applewood Smoked Bacon


    “PDT” 
    Housemade Vegetarian Patty, Avocado, Tomato, Pickled Red Onions, Arugula Pesto

     

    Substitute Half & Half Burger Patty $2

    House Ground Applewood Smoked Bacon & Premium Beef


    Add On to Any Burger $2: Farm Egg / Bacon / Avocado / Crispy Onions

    BRICK OVEN FLATBREADS 
    Substitute Gluten Free 10” Crust $2 * AVAILABLE TO GO

    Margherita $13
    Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil

     

    Pepperoni $14

    Tomatoe Sauce, Mozzarella, Artisan Pepperoni

     

    Signature $14

    Lemon EVVO, Mozzerella, Riccotta, Red Onion, Basil

     

    Villa $14

    White Truffle Oil, Fresh Mozzarella, Goat Cheese, Parmesan, Ricotta, Chives 

    Leucadia $14 
    Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Grilled Zucchini, Eggplant, Cherry, Tomatoes, Spinach, Crimini Mushrooms

    Encinitas $15 
    Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Artisan Pepperoni, Fennel Sausage, Red Onions

    Vulcan $15

    Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Smoked Sausage, Wild Mushrooms


    El Camino $15

    Tomato Sauce, Mozarella, Fennel Sausage, Real Smoked Sausage, Onion Confit 

    Olivenhain $15

    Tomato Sauce, Mozarella, Ricotta, Parmesan, San Danielle Proscuitto , Arugula

    DESSERTS $8

    Blue Ribbon Butterscotch Pudding 

    Sea Salted Caramel, Fresh Whipped Cream

     

     

    Rocky Road Chocolate Mousse 

    Bittersweet Chocolate Streusel, Candied Almonds