Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Encinitas: 8:20 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (760) 479-0488 to confirm.
Location & directions
540 N Coast Hwy 101Encinitas, CA 92024
About Birdseye Kitchen
Birdseye Kitchen is a Thai restaurant you'll find at 540 N Coast Hwy 101 in Encinitas, California. It's part of our guide to 86 restaurants, cafes and bars in Encinitas. Prices are mid-range ($20–30 per person).
Birdseye Kitchen is open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 7 days of the week.
The menu we have on file lists 260 items across 32 sections, including Food - Starters, Food - Sandwich, Food - Soups, Food - Noodle Soups, and Food - Noodle Bowls. Listed prices range from $1.00 to $50.00, with a typical item around $8.00. Menu highlights include Bahn Mi, Tom Kah, and Beef Pho.
Available service options are outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking and free parking lot. Reservations are accepted; call (760) 479-0488 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Thai Restaurant
- Address
- 540 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
- Phone
- (760) 479-0488
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 260 items · $1.00–$50.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Thai restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Birdseye Kitchen’s weekday schedule with 374 other Thai restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 58 hours a week, about the same as the local median (60 hours). 85% of Thai restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Birdseye Kitchen is one of them.
Compared with 374 other Thai restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Thai restaurants in California
Based on 131 menus with 12,428 priced items from Thai restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.95, and half of all items are priced between $9.50 and $18.00.
At Birdseye Kitchen the median listed price is $8.00, lower than the typical $14.95 for Thai restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Pad Thai | 77% | $16.75 |
| Yellow Curry | 73% | $16.98 |
| Green Curry | 69% | $16.95 |
| Pineapple Fried Rice | 67% | $17.00 |
| Red Curry | 63% | $16.95 |
| Panang Curry | 55% | $16.95 |
| Sticky Rice | 54% | $4.00 |
| Peanut Sauce | 53% | $3.00 |
Calculated from 131 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Birdseye Kitchen there are 6 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 15 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (4), Italian (2), Burgers & Fast Food (2), and Cafes & Coffee (2).
Birdseye Kitchen is the only Thai restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Thai Pasta, 2.6 mi away.
2 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ItalianVigilucci's Trattoria< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexLa Especial Norte0.2 mi
- PizzaJohnny Radz Pizza0.4 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodChick & Hawk0.4 mi
- Vegetarian & VeganNectarine Grove0.5 mi
What to expect at a Thai restaurant
Thai restaurants are among the most common sit-down restaurants in American towns of every size. Menus balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors and are built around curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes, soups and salads, served with jasmine or sticky rice.
What to order
- Pad thai or pad see ew – the most popular noodle dishes
- Green, red or massaman curry – with rice; massaman is the mildest
- Tom yum or tom kha soup – hot-and-sour or coconut-based
- Larb or som tam – bright, spicy Isan salads
Good to know
- Spice is usually rated on a 1–5 scale; you can always add chili at the table.
- Lunch specials typically include soup or a spring roll at a lower price.
- Many Thai restaurants close between lunch and dinner on weekdays – check the hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Birdseye Kitchen's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Is Birdseye Kitchen open on Sunday?
Yes, Birdseye Kitchen is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Birdseye Kitchen located?
Birdseye Kitchen is located at 540 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024.
What is the phone number of Birdseye Kitchen?
You can call Birdseye Kitchen at (760) 479-0488.
Does Birdseye Kitchen offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Birdseye Kitchen offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Birdseye Kitchen?
The typical price range at Birdseye Kitchen is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $1.00 to $50.00.
Does Birdseye Kitchen take reservations?
Yes, Birdseye Kitchen accepts reservations.
Is Birdseye Kitchen wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Birdseye Kitchen open late?
Yes – Birdseye Kitchen is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Birdseye Kitchen?
There are 15 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Birdseye Kitchen. Nearby options include Vigilucci's Trattoria (< 0.1 mi), La Especial Norte (0.2 mi), and Johnny Radz Pizza (0.4 mi).
Are there other Thai restaurants near Birdseye Kitchen?
None within a mile. The closest is Thai Pasta, 2.6 mi away.
How much do Thai restaurants in California cost?
Based on 131 menus with 12,428 priced items from Thai restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.95, and half of all items are priced between $9.50 and $18.00.
