Dining room tables inside Bier Garden Encinitas

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
  • 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

    $18
  • 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

    $16
  • Spinach & Artichoke DipV

    House made spinach & artichoke dip, tortilla chips. Add veggies +$2

    $18
  • Chips & SalsaV

    Tortilla chips with house made salsa. Add guacamole +$3

    $10
  • Shishito PeppersV

    Marinated in ponzu sauce, topped with fried shallots & garlic, togarashi, toasted white sesame seeds

    $16
  • BG Twinkies

    Smoked jalapeños with cream cheese, jack & cheddar mix, bacon wrapped, house made BBQ rub & glazed in BBQ sauce

    $18
  • 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

    $22

Big Plates

★ Chef Recommends
  • 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

    $24
  • Bier Battered Fish N Chips

    Beer battered fresh Atlantic cod, fries, tartar sauce

    $26
  • Surf & Turf Fajitas

    Marinated steak, grilled chicken, shrimp, grilled peppers & onions, rice, beans, & corn tortillas

    $28
  • Hawaiian Chicken Katsu

    Fried katsu chicken, steamed rice, macaroni salad

    $26
  • Mac N CheeseV

    Cavatappi noodles, bier cheese, topped with melted cheese, chives. Add: bacon +$4 | chicken +$6 | short rib +$6

    $18
  • BG Bones

    Babyback ribs glazed in BG BBQ sauce, served with mac & cheese & skillet cornbread, spicy pickles

    $30

Burgers

★ Chef Recommends

Choose 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

  • Cheeseburger 101

    Lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, cheddar, secret sauce

    $19
  • BG Burger

    Caramelized onion, truffle aioli, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles

    $22
  • Fig Burger

    Fig spread, arugula, tomato, bacon, herbed goat cheese, caramelized onion

    $20
  • Texas BBQ Burger

    Cheddar, bacon, BBQ sauce, topped with onion strings

    $22

Sandwiches

★ Chef Recommends

Choose 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

  • 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

    $22
  • Cardiff Crack Steak Sandwich

    Grilled tri tip, BBQ aioli, Swiss, caramelized onions, toasted sourdough

    $23

Salads & Wraps

★ Chef Recommends

Make it a wrap with chips +$3: jalapeño cheddar or tomato basil

  • CaesarV

    Chopped romaine, shaved parmesan, croutons

    $16
  • 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

    $17

Sides

★ Chef Recommends
  • Grilled VegetablesGF · V

    Seasonal grilled veggies

    $6
  • Side SaladGF · V

    Mixed greens with house vinaigrette

    $5
  • Macaroni Salad

    Classic macaroni salad

    $7
  • Skillet Cornbread

    House made cornbread

    $6
  • Fries

    Crispy seasoned fries

    $7
  • Sweet Potato Fries

    With chipotle aioli

    $8
  • Truffle Fries

    Parmesan and truffle oil

    $8
  • Onion Rings

    Beer-battered with ranch

    $8

Sweets

★ Chef Recommends
  • Rotating Flavor Ice Cream Scoop

    Ask your server for today's flavor

    $4
  • 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

    $12

Dog Bites

★ Chef Recommends

We love your pup too! 🐶

  • Burger Patty

    Plain burger patty

    $8
  • Salmon

    Grilled salmon fillet

    $8
  • Egg

    Scrambled egg for your furry friend

    $4
  • Bacon Bites

    Crispy bacon pieces

    $4

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.

Cast-iron skillet dessert of golden cinnamon-sugar biscuits topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

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

Short rib nachos piled with melted cheese, pico de gallo, and chivesBaja-style street tacos with cabbage slaw and pico, served with tortilla chips and salsaCharred Brussels sprouts with feta and balsamic glaze on a stone plateBlistered shishito peppers in a bowl beside a Bier Garden lagerBuffalo cauliflower topped with blue cheese crumbles and scallionsBier Garden Bloody Mary garnished with grilled shrimp, an olive, and a pickle spear

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.

641 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 632-2437 Kitchen til 10pm (11pm Fri–Sat)