
Bier Garden Encinitas
Lunch & Dinner Menu
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.
Starters
★ Chef Recommends- $18
★Roasted Buffalo CauliflowerV
Tossed in buffalo sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, scallions, ranch dressing
- $18
★Brussel SproutsN · V
Citrus vinaigrette, fresh goat cheese, balsamic glaze, candied pecans
- $16
Bier PretzelsV
Pretzel bites, Biergarden mustard, bier cheese, kosher salt
- $16
Loaded Potato Bites
Roasted rosemary potatoes, bier cheese, chopped bacon, topped with green onions, sour cream
- $18
Spinach & Artichoke DipV
House made spinach & artichoke dip, tortilla chips. Add veggies +$2
- $10
Chips & SalsaV
Tortilla chips with house made salsa. Add guacamole +$3
- $16
Shishito PeppersV
Marinated in ponzu sauce, topped with fried shallots & garlic, togarashi, toasted white sesame seeds
- $18
BG Twinkies
Smoked jalapeños with cream cheese, jack & cheddar mix, bacon wrapped, house made BBQ rub & glazed in BBQ sauce
- $22
BG Wings
Buffalo, BBQ, or lemon pepper, carrots & celery, served with ranch or bleu cheese
- $22
★Poke N Chips
Tuna poke, smashed avocado, wasabi crema, black garlic sauce, seaweed salad, fried shallots, ginger, fried wonton chips
- $22
Short Rib Nachos
Braised beef short rib, tortilla chips, bier cheese, pico de gallo, mango salsa, chipotle aioli, queso fresco. Add guacamole +$3
- $22
★Loaded Cardiff Crack Fries
Grilled tri tip, fries, mixed cheese, avocado salsa, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli
Big Plates
★ Chef Recommends- $24
★Poke Bowl
Tuna poke, marinated white rice, kimchi, avocado, seaweed salad, cucumber, green onion, ginger
- $24
Baja Fish Tacos (2)
Corn tortillas, bier battered or grilled fresh catch, cabbage, avocado sauce, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, tortilla chips, habanero salsa
- $26
★Bier Battered Fish N Chips
Beer battered fresh Atlantic cod, fries, tartar sauce
- $28
Surf & Turf Fajitas
Marinated steak, grilled chicken, shrimp, grilled peppers & onions, rice, beans, & corn tortillas
- $26
★Hawaiian Chicken Katsu
Fried katsu chicken, steamed rice, macaroni salad
- $18
Mac N CheeseV
Cavatappi noodles, bier cheese, topped with melted cheese, chives. Add: bacon +$4 | chicken +$6 | short rib +$6
- $30
BG Bones
Babyback ribs glazed in BG BBQ sauce, served with mac & cheese & skillet cornbread, spicy pickles
Burgers
★ Chef RecommendsChoose fries or side salad. Add-ons: Avocado +$3 · Egg +$3.50 · Bacon +$3 · GF Bun +$2.50. Sub: Caesar +$3 · Brussel Sprouts +$4 · Cauliflower +$4 · Macaroni Salad +$4 · Mac & Cheese +$5 · Sweet Potato Fries +$2 · Truffle Fries +$2 · Onion Rings +$2
- $19
★Cheeseburger 101
Lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, cheddar, secret sauce
- $22
BG Burger
Caramelized onion, truffle aioli, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles
- $20
Fig Burger
Fig spread, arugula, tomato, bacon, herbed goat cheese, caramelized onion
- $22
★Texas BBQ Burger
Cheddar, bacon, BBQ sauce, topped with onion strings
Sandwiches
★ Chef RecommendsChoose fries or side salad. Sub: Caesar +$3 · Brussel Sprouts +$4 · Cauliflower +$4 · Macaroni Salad +$4 · Mac & Cheese +$5 · Sweet Potato Fries +$2 · Truffle Fries +$2 · Onion Rings +$2
- $22
★Southern Fried Clucker
Crispy buttermilk chicken tossed in homemade hot sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, rooster sauce, spicy pickles, toasted brioche bun
- $22
The Cubano
Mojo pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, BG mustard, garlic aioli, pressed hoagie roll
- $22
Blackened Mahi Sandwich
Grilled blackened mahi, lettuce, tomato, onion, tartar sauce, toasted sourdough
- $22
Big Bird w/Bacon
Chicken breast, ham, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion, garlic aioli, toasted sourdough
- $23
★Cardiff Crack Steak Sandwich
Grilled tri tip, BBQ aioli, Swiss, caramelized onions, toasted sourdough
Salads & Wraps
★ Chef RecommendsMake it a wrap with chips +$3: jalapeño cheddar or tomato basil
- $16
CaesarV
Chopped romaine, shaved parmesan, croutons
- $17
★Quinoa & BeetGF · N · V
Mixed greens, quinoa, roasted carrots, roasted beets, dried cranberries, candied pecans, goat cheese, balsamic glaze, red wine vinaigrette
- $17
SoCalV
Mixed greens, avocado, corn, black beans, pico de gallo, queso fresco, chipotle ranch
- $17
The Cobbish
Mixed greens, avocado, crispy bacon, hard boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, ranch
Sides
★ Chef Recommends- $6
Grilled VegetablesGF · V
Seasonal grilled veggies
- $5
Side SaladGF · V
Mixed greens with house vinaigrette
- $7
Macaroni Salad
Classic macaroni salad
- $6
Skillet Cornbread
House made cornbread
- $7
Fries
Crispy seasoned fries
- $8
Sweet Potato Fries
With chipotle aioli
- $8
Truffle Fries
Parmesan and truffle oil
- $8
Onion Rings
Beer-battered with ranch
Sweets
★ Chef Recommends- $4
Rotating Flavor Ice Cream Scoop
Ask your server for today's flavor
- $12
Peach Cobbler
Warm peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream
- $12
Black Forest Cake
Rich chocolate cake with cherry and cream
- $12
Churro Bites
Cinnamon sugar churro bites with chocolate sauce
Dog Bites
★ Chef RecommendsWe love your pup too! 🐶
- $8
Burger Patty
Plain burger patty
- $8
Salmon
Grilled salmon fillet
- $4
Egg
Scrambled egg for your furry friend
- $4
Bacon Bites
Crispy bacon pieces
Protein Add-ons
- Chicken Breast+$6
- Fried Chicken+$7
- Shrimp or Mahi+$7
- Cardiff Crack+$8
- Salmon+$8
Weekday Lunch Special (Open–2 PM): ½ Sando & Side, $16
For parties of 8 or more, an 18% gratuity will be automatically added to the bill.
V = Vegetarian · GF = Gluten Free · N = Contains Nuts · ★ = Chef Recommends
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Save Room
Skillet Dessert, À La Mode
Finish strong. Our cast-iron skillet dessert comes out warm and golden: cinnamon-sugar biscuits crowned with a melting scoop of vanilla ice cream, two spoons included.
The kind of dessert you order to split and then quietly finish yourself. Ask your server what's in the skillet this week.
Made In-House · Fresh from the skillet
From the Kitchen
A Taste of Bier Garden






Bier Garden Encinitas: Food Menu on Coast Hwy 101
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.