Priority Public House
Encinitas, California
You don't need exotic ingredients or a flashy interior to make great food. Take Priority Public House for example. Set in a former cottage, this casual spot features a straightforward yet satisfying menu of munchies, tacos, salads, sandwiches, and full-sized entrees, with the crab and smoked gouda mac-n-cheese and the house burger serving as particular standouts. All their meats are natural and hormone-free, and the beef is grass-fed, but you might not even notice as you quaff down one of the 22 craft beers on tap, a house cocktail, or a selection from their short-but-stout wine list. [Scouted by Ryan]
