The Crack Shack - Encinitas

Rodger Beard

5 months ago

We ate at bar because we could order food there and watch the bartender make some really tasty and exotic tropical drinks. otherwise we would have ordered outside at the entrance. I don't usually try wantabe tropical drinks except with in Hawaii but here I did and was glad I did. Not particularly expensive. Delicious and nature. Sugary syrup (hate that filler crap) was a minor ingredient. My wife said her traditional margarita was also very goodm. The menu is chicken, chicken and... chicken. But many choices and the two choices my wife and I had, the chicken sandwich and the chicken tenders were both excellent. And the fries which came with the tenders were awesome good and more than enough for two. Be hungry. All the portions are good sized. The neatest thing about this place is that its large large and enclosed but technically outdoors. Means you can bring the dog in your family too and many do. Though it was a really chilly, depending on where seated, during our visit during the first week of January.

Coach T

year ago

Absolutely delicious restaurant. Definitely top notch chicken, which is ethically sourced from great farms. Prices are good & portions are fair. Their fries are tasty & have lots of sauces to choose from. Fast service with very friendly staff. Overall a great place to grab a bite.

Levi Renninger

year ago

Great place for chicken! They specialize in this food variety and their menu is simple, cost effective, yet provides great variety and use of the protein. Their sauces are banger and their service is efficient. Shoutout to Dean for giving good recommendations and making us feel welcome at the counter along with fine tuning our orders for the best experience. They also offer a variety of local beers and modern cocktails. Their seating is expansive and have fire pits and live sports along with bar seating for longer nights out than just dinner! Won’t hesitate to come here again when I’m in the area!

Teck Boon

7 months ago

Order at the counter and then head in to take a seat. There’s quite a few different sauces to try and they are all pretty good, just depending on your personal preference. The food is pretty standard quality consistent with the other branches they have. Worth dropping by if you’re in the area.

Alana Johnson

7 months ago

My s/o and I came because I was craving some good chicken tenders. So we got the chicken tender combo with fries and decided to eat there. Got every single sauce we could try but noticed we’d been waiting for a bit. A couple with a very cute dog came in 10 minutes after and received their food before us. My s/o walked up to ask and it was ready yet (we’d been waiting about 20 minutes and it was NOT crowded) - before I could express my dissatisfaction they compensated with two large cookies they make in house (they’re delicious). The tenders are very good, fries amazing. They say the meal is shareable (you guys should add an extra tender to even it out). Good ol Ranch and ketchup were the best imo. Not a bad spot! Very nice atmosphere and might try the bar next time.

Brandon Nolte

6 months ago

Got the Powerbowl without quinoa and a side of coleslaw. This place is fantastic. The bowl had juicy, flavorful chicken, avocado, a perfectly cooked soft egg, and punchy, tart pickled onions. Great value and really delicious. The coleslaw was a bit spicy, but creamy and tasty, and easy to eat around the peppers. Love this place.

Carlos Quezada

7 months ago

The food was really good. The little biscuits were amazing! I got the firebird and it was delicious. We also tried the Don fries and it was also very tasty. I definitely recommend coming here and I'll be back many more times!

James Theakston

11 months ago

Incredible fried chicken and huge range of beer in a large informal space with lots of natural light. The fried chicken is the main event and it doesn’t disappoint. The crust disintegrates with a satisfying crunch and spicy tingle, the free-range chicken inside is super juicy. A great range of self-serve sauces means you can drench the chicken as you please. The ranch is insane, the pineapple mustard and bbq are also very good. SAUCE HACK: I would recommend mixing 2/3 bbq and 1/3 pineapple mustard to make a Chick-fil-A style sauce. Goes down so good. The sides were also amazing - both the fries and mini-biscuits were divine. Great place for a group, couples, or solo at the bar watching sports.

Czar Fonzarelli

2 months ago

I wanted to give this place one star in hopes of getting on the bathroom wall but I just can't do it this place is delicious I got the Firebird sandwich with French fries and my wife got the gluten-free half bird they said that gluten-free half bird was gonna take a little longer which was no big deal honestly I did not even know how much time went by But the server apologized for the time and gave me 2 free cookies which is amazing Great customer service The sandwich was a little spicy very good and the half bird was a lot of food and very crispy and the chicken was super juicy Definitely worth a try

khoi ly

7 months ago

Crack Shack Encinitas is a bright and airy spot with an open indoor outdoor layout, high ceilings, and lots of natural light. Very clean and very family friendly. We ordered the Large Flock meal with chicken tenders for 5 adults and 3 kids, plus extra fries. The portions were huge and we could not even finish all the chicken. Everything was fresh and flavorful and the cookies were delicious. Service was great and the staff checked in on us often. I love the hand washing station and the dog friendly setup with water bowls, though a lower sink or small stool for little kids would be helpful. The design has a relaxed barn vibe with wood interiors and tons of windows. Noise is moderate inside, with some traffic noise from the intersection. Overall, it is an awesome spot for groups and families. I would definitely return