The Roxy Encinitas

This past Saturday while out and about in the Porsche with the top down, on a beautiful California morning, the end of the drive was Encinitas and our stomachs were growling for a meal and a beverage. After parking the car shortly before 1PM, we took a stroll along the main street in search of a proper establishment to meet our dining needs, and Roxy looked like the place. Nestled along the street, boasting sidewalk seating with ultimate "people watching" opportunities, the only additional requirement was a good menu, and their brunch menu checked all the boxes!After being seated, we were welcomed and greeted by Lucie and offered some cool water as we began the selection process. Arriving at the Pastrami Benedict, Chicken & Waffles, and two Pample Mousse Cocktails, we proceeded to gaze at the never ending parade of people passing before us.Roxy is very hipster, casual, dog friendly, beachy, and comfortable with outdoor and indoor seating. On Saturdays after 1PM, there is a 3.95% entertainment fee for live musical performances.When the food and beverages arrived, everything looked very delicious! The Pastrami Benedict was topped with perfectly prepared egg that oozed a rich yolk over the dish, and a single bite was heavenly, and the side of fried potatoes crisp on the outside and tender on the inside and completely complemented the dish. As for the Chicken and Waffles; it was presented on skewers and looked as if it was missing something. Somewhat of a "de-constructed" Chicken and Waffles consisting of just a drizzle of syrup on the plate. The chicken tenders were moist, and the waffles pieces were dry! Visually, I thought the plate was lacking cohesion and flavor. Requested additional syrup, but it didn't rescue the entrée, and it was not visually appealing. The cocktails were extremely refreshing, and complemented the meal and the ambiance of the establishment, aside from the unnecessary musical entertainment.Great customer service provided by Lucie! Very attentive, pleasant, professional, and accommodating.Overall, a great time, and I will return for the Pastrami Benedict!

Last night, my friends and I went to Roxy for dinner to celebrate a birthday, and unfortunately, we had a disappointing experience with our server, Andrew OG. He took a long time to take our order, and throughout the evening, we could hardly find him when we needed to ask for anything. When he finally did come over, he seemed to have an attitude and acted like he didn't want to be there. He was short with his words and didn't respond when one of our friends asked about the cost of a bottle.I've dined at Roxy many times and have always had good service, so this was surprising. I understand that gratuity is automatically added for large parties, but it felt like the server didn't put any effort into earning his tip. It seemed like he knew he was getting a good tip regardless and didn't care to provide great service.We were told that the bill would be split four ways, but when it came time to pay, we were given one single bill. Andrew was nowhere to be found when we tried to ask about it. We didn't mind the gratuity; we just wanted the bill split as promised. The birthday girl had to speak to the manager to finally get the issue resolved. The server returned with the split checks but didn't offer any apology for the confusion or the poor service.We spent over $700 and were really disappointed with the experience. It was not what we expected, especially for a special occasion.

Yesterday, we celebrated my birthday at this restaurant. It was my first time here, and I chose it based on the good reviews I'd seen. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing.We asked to split the bill four ways, as stated on the menu. However, we weren't informed that a 20% gratuity would be automatically added to our bill. While I don't mind tipping generously for good service, our waiter's attitude and the lengthy wait for our food made the experience frustrating. It felt like the service was poor because the gratuity was guaranteed.When I spoke to the manager, he initially mentioned that splitting the bill was difficult, but eventually agreed to do it for us. While I appreciated his help, I would have preferred if he had offered more support to the waiter, who seemed overwhelmed and unprepared.We ended up spending over $700+ on what was ultimately a disappointing experience. Given the poor service, I won't be returning.

We were walking around Encinitas and thought we'd take a chance on the Roxy. It looked like a nice vibe with a great patio. Upon entering we asked to sit on the patio which was pretty empty. We were told by the hostess that the patio was not available for a private party. OK. So we took a table inside.The server was great. He was friendly and attentive. The food was just ok. The drinks were just ok. Everything was just..... O.K. Nothing great. Nothing special Oh... and we watched other people walk up and get seated on the patio. There was no special event. No party. The only thing interesting was that Dan Plant (KUSI News) was eating there too). I probably won't go back.

I came here on a Saturday around 230 with some friends to grab a bite to eat and a couple drinks. I love that they have happy hour every day from 3 to 6 PM!!We were instantly seated and ordered the cheese curds to share and then my friend got the Pastrami Benedict. I really loved the seasoning on the cheese curds and would order them again. My friend said she loved the Benedict too, and it was a huge portion.For drinks, we tried quite a few! I got the margarita and Mexican mule, which were both tasty. I love that they make a classic margarita here. The bloody Mary's are also super fun and they each come with a little mini beer. Unfortunately, they did run out of bloody Mary and sangria stuff so that was disappointing.The service was a little slow, but overall, they were pretty friendly. It's a super fun atmosphere here with live music and lots of people hanging out.

The food was pretty good and the best part of the experienceThe service was so-so and pretty pushy to get drinksThe ambiance is definitely on the louder side. Too much for me.And finally the prices are way too high

Roxy got a big spike in business after Covid. This restaurant was once a very funky restaurant with delicious food has manifested as a club with loud music.I liked it a lot better before.Last Friday my girlfriend had her birthday there and I arrived with my guest. Our group did not have a reservation so I headed to the bar to get a drink. An overzealous waiter was determined to take my order instead of letting me order from the bartender, even before I decided where I would be standing. I asked him for 2 drinks and the check, but he somehow forgot the check. I did not like this waiter one bit. Maybe it was his ridiculous looking outfit with suspenders and a bow tie, but more likely it was because he was unfriendly and greedy. I finally got him to give me a check and noticed the 4% surcharge and that he added his own tip to my bill. He gave me a paper receipt with the tip area blank so that I would double tip him.Apparently at the end of the evening the waiter presented the group with a ridiculous bill with random items that nobody claimed and the host got stuck with hundreds of dollars in bogus charges.Some people liked the loud music but it gave me a headache.I would never pick this restaurant, but I probably would go to another birthday party there and I would be prepared to ignore the server with the same determination that he had when he stalked me for my drink order.

Awesome hamburgers. The French fries are OUT OF THIS WORLD!! Great waitress. Nice atmosphere... but.. careful with the wooden tables. There are splinters!! I got one under my nail. Ouch !!

Wonderful service, beautiful atmosphere and yummy food and drinks. Falafel burger was great. So was skinny Margarita. Music was a tad bit loud but hey - it was a Thursday night! Highly refined!

Such a fun spot!! I came here for an engagement brunch for my family friends and it was a great vibe. They have a wide selection of food and drink options. I got the breakfast sandwich which was good however the cheese (american) was not my favorite. My friend got the eggs Benedict and thought it was amazing! For drinks I got the skinny cucumber margarita--you will not regret getting this. It is so refreshing and even comes with a side kombucha shot to pour into the drink!! Sounds a little funky but it was seriously amazing. They also had live music which was so fun for the occasion.