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Blank Slate

101 North Coast HWY 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Up to 80 Guests$50-$100/person5.0 (1)Share
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About the Space

Private event venue in Encinitas, CA | Blank Slate Blank Slate is a chef-driven private dining and event venue in Encinitas, California, located just steps from Moonlight Beach and next door to Encinitas Surfboards, the iconic local surf shop. Created by Chef Aron Schwartz and hospitality expert Pam Schwartz, Blank Slate offers a distinctive setting for private dinners, corporate events, product launches, celebrations, wine dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, intimate weddings, and special gatherings. The space is anything but ordinary. With an unusual floor plan that starts wide at one end and gradually narrows to a point, Blank Slate is designed around an open kitchen at the center of the room. Guests are seated on either side of the kitchen, with up to 20 guests on each side, creating an intimate dining experience where the energy of the kitchen becomes part of the evening. Rather than separating guests from the culinary experience, Blank Slate puts food, chefs, and conversation at the heart of the gathering. Chef Aron Schwartz creates seasonal, ingredient-driven cuisine inspired by Southern California’s farmers, fishermen, and local purveyors. Menus can be customized for each event, from multi-course private dinners and wine-paired experiences to family-style celebrations, corporate dinners, and cocktail gatherings. Blank Slate is ideal for hosts looking for something more personal than a traditional restaurant or banquet hall. Whether you're planning a private dinner for 10, a corporate gathering, a milestone celebration, an intimate wedding or rehearsal dinner, or a food and wine experience, our team brings together exceptional food, thoughtful hospitality, and the relaxed coastal character of Encinitas. Located on Coast Highway 101 in the heart of Encinitas, Blank Slate offers a memorable private event experience just minutes from the beach and surrounded by the energy and character that make North County San Diego special. Every event is designed around the people, the occasion, and the experience—creating gatherings that feel distinctly Blank Slate.

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2–80 guests

$50-$100/person

Ways to book this venue

Full Venue BuyoutSemi-Private SpacePrivate Dining RoomGroup Dining

Type of Event Space

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Athmosphere & Cuisine

American / New AmericanTrendy / ModernIntimate / CozyCasual / Relaxed

Rentable Spaces

Full Venue Buyout

Up to 80 guests

Full Venue Buyout Make Blank Slate entirely your own. A full buyout gives your group exclusive use of our indoor dining space, open kitchen, and outdoor patio, creating a seamless private event experience from cocktails through dinner. With seating for up to 40 guests indoors and additional outdoor capacity, the space can be customized for intimate weddings, corporate events, milestone celebrations, rehearsal dinners, wine dinners, and larger private gatherings.

Patio  at Blank Slate

Patio

Up to 50 guests

Our outdoor patio is a relaxed, private-feeling oasis just steps from Moonlight Beach. Surrounded by palms, tropical greenery, and warm string lights, it’s ideal for cocktail receptions, casual dinners, celebrations, and gatherings that embrace the laid-back spirit of Encinitas. The spacious deck can be configured for seated dining, mingling, or a combination of both.

Semi Private Event/Dining

Up to 20 guests

For smaller gatherings, our semi-private dining option offers an intimate experience within the unique Blank Slate space. Guests enjoy a dedicated section of the dining room with the energy of our open kitchen at the center of the experience. Perfect for private dinners, corporate gatherings, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, and celebrations where great food and conversation take center stage.

Amenities & Features

Ample Parking
Banquet Seating
Catering Services
Coffee
Cooking Class
Customizable Menus
Free Wi-Fi
Full Kitchen

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Perfect For

Adult Birthday PartyAlumni EventAnniversaryAnniversary CelebrationBaby ShowerBaby/Wedding ShowerBachelor PartyBachelorette Party+57 more

Food & Beverage Policy

No outside food or beverage allowed

Pricing

Detailed pricing is available on request

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Reviews · 5.0 (1)

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Samantha Brewster
2026-08-04 · Google
Group Dining

My friend introduced me to this place a year ago and this is our go-to eatery every time we meet up! 😊 Chicken Pesto Bowl my fav!

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101 North Coast HWY 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

CaliforniaSan Diego CountyEncinitas
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