While Encontro may stem from the Spanish verb 'Encontrar' – “To meet, to find, or to discover,” make no mistake about it, this is American comfort food at its finest. Owner and Executive Chef Jason Hotchkiss brings profound culinary expertise stemming from iconic names in the food world: Cohn Restaurant Group, Bottega Louie, L’Entrecote de Paris and Café Kati among others.

In addition to phenomenal chicken, fresh greens and spectacular homemade sauces, Encontro's bread is a truly historic favorite. The recipe was handed down by the famous Pat & Oscar, who built a legacy around addictive breadsticks. And as crazy as it sounds, the bread here may be even better...

We've been cooking up inventive handcrafted burgers for more than 10 years, earning such as strong reputation as a local favorite that our regulars come in on the daily, and Guy Fieri himself paid a visit on the iconic Food Network show 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.' You're going to love our suped-up burgers, from the truffle made with white truffle oil to the Cajun sporting our housemade smoked chipotle sauce. Vegetarians will enjoy our delicious salads, and everyone can come together on those awesome parmesan fries!

We've got a laid-back 'classic San Diego' ambiance, where you can watch sports from the bar or enjoy some great people watching from our patio. However you enjoy it, make the experience even better with one of San Diego's legendary craft breweries on tap. And while our tasting menu shows off our signature creations, we also feature a whole line of exotic burgers, made with everything from alligator to camel!

USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best Craft Vodka Distillery, 619 Spirits began with Six One Nine Vodka, a super-premium handcrafted vodka that gained so much popularity that a distillery and tasting room was created in its name. Inventive cocktails perfectly tow the line of creativity and taste, and go quite well with equally inviting gastropub fare.

Founder Nick Apostolopoulos, a former software architect and long-time spirits aficionado, recognized that San Diego needed its own super-premium handcrafted vodka. He launched Six One Nine vodka in 2012 with this mission in mind, and continues to pour the same care and attention to detail into his distillery and restaurant.

Tucked away in the Arts District of North Park, Pretzels & Pints (formerly known as California Tap Room) beer bar offers hand-rolled pretzels that are influenced by the great traditions of New York, Philadelphia, & Munich, Germany. We pair pretzels with our signature beer cheese and mustards, and a constantly rotating selection of local craft brews.

Pretzels & Pints is loved among the local community for its laid-back atmosphere that brings European beer garden culture to San Diego. Sport fans, young families (Pretzels & Pints is run by a husband and wife duo with small children of their own) and everyone in between will find themselves right at home.