Herb & Sea

"The Plancha Fired Whole Branzino was perfectly cooked & presented. Juicy meat with crispy skin with the olives on top!" -Jessica Give this Malarkey classic a try on your next visit! Photo: @k1mberly

Eager to dine with us on our Moonlight Deck? Make an outdoor seating reservation via OpenTable! Pro Tip: Book early for a weekend spot or come dine with us on a weekday. Either way, we'd love to see you! Photo: @_mediumraw

You don't get to meet our special crew in the back too often so this week we want to shine a light on one of our amazing cooks, Riley. Fun Facts: She’s born & raised in Encinitas and got this job when she met Chef Brian Malarkey while dining at Herb & Wood! Her fave dish on the menu is the Branzino for its crispy skin and because it is wonderfully filling while still being a light meal. ... What Chef Sara says about Riley: "Rylee was the very first person I interviewed and hired for Herb & Sea! I knew she'd be a great fit because of her incredibly positive energy. Recently, she's moved on to the hot line and she's a force to be reckoned with!" Keep it up Riley!

ICYMI, The Moonlight Deck is now open! We can't wait for you to join us for dinner this week. Make your reservation starting tomorrow! Photo: @jimsullivan_

Date night but make it sweeter with dessert. Photo: @k1mberly

It's been quite a journey this past month, but it was all worth it because The Moonlight Deck has arrived! We created an 1,800-square-foot seaside patio atop our former parking lot enough to seat nearly over 100 of our neighbors and friends! Pro Tip: You can make an outdoor seating reservation via OpenTable. We can't wait for you to experience it. See you this weekend! Photo: @k1mberly

Tonight's Special: Seared bluefin tuna caught 70 miles from the coast of San Clemente. Chef @brianmalarkey broke this down himself and shared it with us to make this dish specially for you. Made with charred and roasted fennel, calabrian chili relish, blood oranges, golden tangerines, torpedo onions, and a tahini green goddess dressing that adds a creamy, nutty mouth-feel. Enjoy. Photo: @k1mberly

We love you, Encinitas! The support we have received has been nothing short of amazing. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! See you this week. Photo: @k1mberly

A classic and a crowd-pleaser, it's hard to ignore our crispy boardwalk potatoes. Made with Old Bay spice, malt vinegar, and lemon aioli, it's the perfect sidekick to all of our dishes. Link in bio to make a reservation this week! Photo: @k1mberly

First cut is the deepest. We like to keep things fresh and new at Herb & Sea so we gave our Wood Fired Eye of Rib a new look. Now made with corn, sweet peppers, cipollini, and green harissa. We seriously crave just by looking at it. Photo: @k1mberly

The final inspection. Chef Sara making sure everything looks perfect before it gets to your table. Join us this weekend! Photo: @k1mberly

Whatever you do, do not skip dessert. You're already dining with us, so why not end dinner with a sweet note? Trust us. You'll love it and you'll thank us later. A heed of warning: You may not want to share. Photo: @k1mberly

We'd like to take some time to highlight the members of our exceptional team. Let's start with our superstar server, Robbie. Fun Facts: He likes to ride Harleys , he loves to eat rice , his fave dish from the menu is the Bone Marrow because nothing compares to the rich and savory meat butter spread on toast that ties in perfectly with the tangy and sweet pluots. ... What people say about Robbie: "Robbie our server was a huge addition to my five star review. He was professional, knowledgeable, present when needed, and a delight to chat with." - Thomas Go Robbie, go!