Blank Slate

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.