Temaki Bar specializes in hand rolls made to order, and by most accounts it’s genuinely worth the half-hour drive north to Encinitas if fresh, expertly made temaki is what you’re after. It’s further than anything else on this list, so it works best as an anchor for a full day trip up the coast rather than a spur-of-the-moment dinner. Pair the visit with time exploring Encinitas’s beaches and shops to make the most of the drive. Expect a wait during peak dinner hours, since its reputation draws a steady crowd of both locals and visitors.
