Bier Garden Encinitas
SoCal-inspired fare from Executive Chef Jonathan Gutierrez at the original Bier Garden on Coast Hwy 101. From our famous Cardiff Crack Fries to slow-smoked BG Bones, there's something for everyone in downtown Encinitas.
Tossed in buffalo sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, scallions, ranch dressing
Citrus vinaigrette, fresh goat cheese, balsamic glaze, candied pecans
Pretzel bites, Biergarden mustard, bier cheese, kosher salt
Roasted rosemary potatoes, bier cheese, chopped bacon, topped with green onions, sour cream
House made spinach & artichoke dip, tortilla chips. Add veggies +$2
Tortilla chips with house made salsa. Add guacamole +$3
Marinated in ponzu sauce, topped with fried shallots & garlic, togarashi, toasted white sesame seeds
Smoked jalapeños with cream cheese, jack & cheddar mix, bacon wrapped, house made BBQ rub & glazed in BBQ sauce
Buffalo, BBQ, or lemon pepper, carrots & celery, served with ranch or bleu cheese
Tuna poke, smashed avocado, wasabi crema, black garlic sauce, seaweed salad, fried shallots, ginger, fried wonton chips
Braised beef short rib, tortilla chips, bier cheese, pico de gallo, mango salsa, chipotle aioli, queso fresco. Add guacamole +$3
Grilled tri tip, fries, mixed cheese, avocado salsa, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli
Tuna poke, marinated white rice, kimchi, avocado, seaweed salad, cucumber, green onion, ginger
Corn tortillas, bier battered or grilled fresh catch, cabbage, avocado sauce, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, tortilla chips, habanero salsa
Beer battered fresh Atlantic cod, fries, tartar sauce
Marinated steak, grilled chicken, shrimp, grilled peppers & onions, rice, beans, & corn tortillas
Fried katsu chicken, steamed rice, macaroni salad
Cavatappi noodles, bier cheese, topped with melted cheese, chives. Add: bacon +$4 | chicken +$6 | short rib +$6
Babyback ribs glazed in BG BBQ sauce, served with mac & cheese & skillet cornbread, spicy pickles
Lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, cheddar, secret sauce
Caramelized onion, truffle aioli, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles
Fig spread, arugula, tomato, bacon, herbed goat cheese, caramelized onion
Cheddar, bacon, BBQ sauce, topped with onion strings
Crispy buttermilk chicken tossed in homemade hot sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, rooster sauce, spicy pickles, toasted brioche bun
Mojo pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, BG mustard, garlic aioli, pressed hoagie roll
Grilled blackened mahi, lettuce, tomato, onion, tartar sauce, toasted sourdough
Chicken breast, ham, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion, garlic aioli, toasted sourdough
Grilled tri tip, BBQ aioli, Swiss, caramelized onions, toasted sourdough
Chopped romaine, shaved parmesan, croutons
Mixed greens, quinoa, roasted carrots, roasted beets, dried cranberries, candied pecans, goat cheese, balsamic glaze, red wine vinaigrette
Mixed greens, avocado, corn, black beans, pico de gallo, queso fresco, chipotle ranch
Mixed greens, avocado, crispy bacon, hard boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, ranch
Seasonal grilled veggies
Mixed greens with house vinaigrette
Classic macaroni salad
House made cornbread
Crispy seasoned fries
With chipotle aioli
Parmesan and truffle oil
Beer-battered with ranch
Ask your server for today's flavor
Warm peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream
Rich chocolate cake with cherry and cream
Cinnamon sugar churro bites with chocolate sauce
Plain burger patty
Grilled salmon fillet
Scrambled egg for your furry friend
Crispy bacon pieces
Weekday Lunch Special (11 AM–2 PM): ½ Sando & Side — $14
For parties of 8 or more, an 18% gratuity will be automatically added to the bill.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
The original Bier Garden sits at 641 S Coast Hwy 101 in the heart of downtown Encinitas. This is where it all started. The same SoCal-inspired kitchen turns out craft burgers, slow-smoked BG Bones, short rib nachos, street tacos, and our famous Cardiff Crack Fries, steps from the 101 corridor's best beaches and shops.
Walk in anytime. We're first come, first served, with the kitchen open until 10pm (11pm Fri–Sat). Round out your visit with 20+ rotating craft taps and cocktails from the Encinitas drinks menu, or come back for weekend brunch on Coast Hwy 101.
Looking for drinks? Check out our beer, cocktail & wine list. Weekend brunch? See our brunch menu.