Happy Hour Tue–Sun · 3 – 5:30 PM

Fresh Sushi on Cedros Ave in Solana Beach

An upscale casual, chef-driven sushi bar at the entrance to the Cedros Design District in Solana Beach.

Encore Sushi chef behind the sushi bar on Cedros Ave in Solana BeachPhoto · chef

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Encore Sushi is an upscale casual, chef-driven sushi bar in the Cedros Design District. Under the direction of chef James La, every piece is cut to order, right in front of you. Get up close at the bar for a front row seat to chef James La at work.

Tue–Sun · 3–5:30 PM

Happy Hour

Happy Hour runs Tuesday through Sunday from 3 to 5:30 PM at the entrance to the Cedros Design District. Every Happy Hour item is $5, dine-in only.

Openers $5 each

Edamame5
Seaweed Salad5
Cucumber Salad5
Miso Soup5

$5 Rolls

Cucumber Roll5
Avocado Roll5
Avocado & Cucumber Roll5
Cali Classic5
Salmon & Avocado Roll*5

Beer, Cider, Wine, Sake & Kombucha $5

Draft Lager · Pilsner · Blonde5
JuneShine Hard Kombucha on Draft5
IPA on Draft5
Hard Cider on Draft5
Wine on Draft5
Hot Sake (small)5
Sapporo Premium (draft)5
Asahi Super Dry (draft)5

*Served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Please tell your server about any allergies.

Cedros Avenue Design District arch in Solana BeachPhoto · Cedros Avenue
Evenings on Cedros

Your night starts here

We're at the entrance to the Cedros Design District. Start with sushi, then make a night of it on Cedros. It's an intimate room, so book ahead to get a seat, or call us.

Encore Sushi storefront and sign at 112 S Cedros Ave, Solana BeachPhoto · storefront
Takeout

Order Pickup

Order Encore Sushi for pickup through Toast. Delivery apps will be linked here when they go live.

Sushi rolls arranged on a wooden boat platter for cateringPhoto · catering platter
Catering

Sushi Catering

Office lunches, parties and gatherings off-site. Catering starts at a $500 minimum. Tell us your date, headcount and what you'd like, and we'll put together platters to fit. Hosting at the restaurant? See Private Dining & Holiday Parties.

Private Dining & Holiday Parties

Private dining, buyouts and holiday parties

An intimate, chef-driven sushi bar on Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach — built for nights that deserve more than a standard reservation. Encore hosts private events for up to 50 guests, from milestone dinners to full restaurant buyouts. Tell us the occasion; we'll shape the menu and the room around it.

Perfect for

  • Corporate & office holiday parties
  • Full restaurant buyouts
  • Rehearsal & engagement dinners
  • Birthday celebrations
  • Anniversary dinners
  • Corporate & client dinners
  • Team celebrations
  • Group dinners with friends

What Encore brings

  • Up to 50 guests — private gatherings and buyouts in our intimate Cedros room
  • Chef James La at the counter, with The Setlist, Greatest Hits, nigiri and sashimi cut to order
  • A menu put together for your group, built around your date, headcount and taste
  • On Cedros Ave at the entrance to the Cedros Design District

Plan private dining or a holiday party

Email us with your preferred date, approximate guest count and occasion. We'll follow up with availability and ideas. December dates are booking now. Reach us at or see .

Visit

Find your seat

Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday – Thursday3 – 9 PM
Friday – Saturday12 – 10 PM
Sunday12 – 9 PM
Happy Hour, Tue–Sun3 – 5:30 PM

Location

112 S. Cedros Ave
Solana Beach, CA 92075

At the entrance to the Cedros Design District.

Get directions

Contact

(858) 925-7052

info@encoresushi.com

Reserve & order

Book a table, place a pickup order online, or call us.

FAQ

Questions & answers

What are Encore Sushi's hours?

Tuesday to Thursday 3 to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday 12 to 10 PM, and Sunday 12 to 9 PM. We're closed on Mondays.

Is Encore Sushi open on Mondays?

No. Encore Sushi is closed every Monday. We're open Tuesday through Sunday.

Where is Encore Sushi?

112 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075, at the entrance to the Cedros Design District, in the space that was formerly Kai Ola.

Is Encore Sushi open yet?

Yes. Encore Sushi is open Tuesday through Sunday.

Do you take reservations?

Yes. Reserve at encoresushi.com with the Reserve button on this page. Walk-ins are welcome when seats are open.

Do you offer catering?

Yes. Sushi catering starts at a $500 minimum. Email info@encoresushi.com with your date and headcount to request catering.

Can I book a private event?

Yes. Encore Sushi hosts private events for up to 50 guests. Email events@encoresushi.com with your date and headcount, or see Private Events.

Can we book a full restaurant buyout?

Yes. You can reserve the whole restaurant for a full buyout. Email events@encoresushi.com or call (858) 925-7052 with your preferred date, time and guest count, and we'll reply with availability and pricing.

Do you host holiday parties?

Yes. Encore Sushi hosts corporate and office holiday parties for up to 50 guests, and you can also book a full restaurant buyout. December dates are booking now. Email events@encoresushi.com to hold your date.

Do you host rehearsal dinners and celebrations?

Yes. We host rehearsal dinners, engagement dinners, birthdays, anniversaries and other celebrations for up to 50 guests. Email events@encoresushi.com with your date and guest count.

How do I book private dining or a holiday party?

Email events@encoresushi.com or call (858) 925-7052 with your preferred date and time, approximate guest count and occasion, and whether you'd like group dining or a full buyout. We'll follow up with availability and next steps.

What's on the menu?

Nigiri and sashimi such as bluefin tuna, chu-toro, hamachi and King salmon, plus poke bowls and signature rolls from The Setlist like the Mic Drop and the Crowd Surfer.

Is Encore Sushi the same restaurant as Kai Ola?

No. Encore Sushi is a different restaurant, a partnership between Chef James La and Chris West, in the space at 112 S Cedros Ave that was formerly Kai Ola Sushi. Kai Ola is no longer at this address.

Is the full menu available now?

Yes. Our full menu is available Tuesday through Sunday.

What is the minimum for catering?

The catering minimum is $500.

Is Encore Sushi open on Sundays?

Yes. Encore Sushi is open on Sundays from 12 to 9 PM.

Does Encore Sushi have a happy hour?

Yes. Happy Hour runs Tuesday through Sunday from 3 to 5:30 PM, dine-in only. Beers, including Sapporo Premium (draft) and Asahi Super Dry (draft), hard cider, draft wine, small hot sake and JuneShine hard kombucha are $5, and so are five classic rolls (cucumber, avocado, avocado and cucumber, Cali Classic, salmon and avocado) and our openers (edamame, seaweed salad, cucumber salad, miso soup).

Does Encore Sushi serve beer, wine and sake?

Yes. We serve beer, wine and sake, plus hard cider and JuneShine hard kombucha.