Across…the board…WIN! This place is amazing!
While I feel like I’m pretty good at eating, I know that I’m absolutely terrible at cooking. For me a successful adventure in the kitchen is preparing microwave popcorn. I’m being serious. Guests have visited and asked me where various kitchen instruments should be replaced at the end of the evening and I’ve typically had two questions. “Wait, I own that? What does it do?” 🤷♂️
Given that background, I can only assume that our orders of “Braised Short Rib” and “Seared Blackened Ahi” are diverse enough to require separate and serious skills in the kitchen. How they managed to make them both tremendous is beyond me.
Also outstanding was the “Lobster Bisque.” Excellent flavors coupled with a generous serving portion and several quite sizable chunks of lobster. Although the “Prager Bros. Artisan Bread Basket” is not complimentary, it paired in an outstanding manner with the bisque and includes refills.
Live music is a daily observance here and we’ve included a pic of this month’s performers.
Approximately 50% of their seating is outdoors, but if you choose to sit indoors you should be aware that the acoustics can be a challenge and the sound can really reverberate and make conversations a challenge.
Be aware that parking can be hard to obtain.
Our only regret is that we didn’t leave room for dessert, as we were eyeballing several attractive options.
Apparently they also serve breakfast, so clearly a return visit is in order!
Review Synopsis: Our meals were of such high quality that one of our Review Team Members involuntarily and audibly uttered “Wow!” after completing her last bite.
And that’s…Henry’s Take.
#leucadiagreatfood
Le Papagayo
1002 N. Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, California
(760) 944-8252
www.lepapagayoleucadia.com
