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Leucadia Restaurants - Auggie's House of Crab is a Terrific Find (LOCALISM FEATURED)

As a dedicated foodie, finding new restaurants, and visiting the favorites, is a passion of mine.

Auggie's House of Crab in Leucadia, Encinitas That’s not to say I am out eating at some eatery daily or even multiple times a week – after all, the food at home is some of the best, IMO. But now and then the opportunity arises to check out a new place.

I was in Leucadia yesterday visiting Sanctum, a relatively new gallery along the Coast Highway, and since it was lunch time my wife and I decided to check out a new Leucadia restaurant - Auggie’s House of Crab founded by Agostino Scalercio (Auggie)...owner, cook, you name it.

Auggie’s House of Crab is on the coast road at the northern end of Leucadia (Encinitas) and well worth a visit, especially if you are a seafood lover. Leucadia is a funky beach town and Auggie’s fits right in.

Mural at Auggie's House of Crab in Leucadia, Encinitas

No pretension here. Come as you are to enjoy the simple but colorful décor, a wide range of seafood offerings, and friendly staff (ask for Diane to wait on you – she’s terrific), all of which make for an ideal quick lunch, one of Auggie’s feasts, or a casual dinner. Crab, of course, is popular. But I understand their shrimp burgers are outstanding.

Now that Auggie’s is open for lunch, they have daily specials that are a real bargain – 3 seafood quesadillas yesterday (with chips and salsa) for $5 plus a beverage? How can you miss?

Auggie’s is destined for dining greatness in Leucadia and I will definitely be back to enjoy more. Stop by for a terrific meal at 1468 North Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas. (760) 634-CRAB [2722] and visit their website for more information.

Here's a virtual tour:

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Posted by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate ~ 760-840-1360 on 07/04/2008 12:27 PM

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28 Comments on Leucadia Restaurants - Auggie's House of Crab is a Terrific Find (LOCALISM FEATURED)

JUL

2008

I'm thinking you live in Paradise! So many places to see, eat and go to! I'm afraid we don't have much out this way other then............... fast food......:-( What are people thinking? lol

love the post! I may do a similar post in my market area (austin texas). a shrimp burger, eh...sounds good. looking forward to your next posts!

Jeff, I love these crab places where you can come as you are. Another food post. I'm getting hungry again. Why do you bloggers do this to me? Happy 4th!!

Darn you are so good! I can feel the ambiance and smell the crab. What a great restaurant reveiw!

I'm with Diane on this one! Great review/post, great video. It really makes you want to visit this restaurant.........

Liz - I'm glad that fast food restaurants are hard to get approved in some of these towns. I love trying funky little places and patronizing the local businesses. Who needs fast food?

Jeff

TRE - well it makes good sense for promoting your area to consumers and getting to know some of the local businesses.

Jeff

Gary - it's the best wasy to enjoy crab, and seafood in general. Southern California is pretty casual and being able to walk in off the beach to a place like Auggie's is the best way to dine sometimes. And the prices are terrific.

Jeff

Thanks, Diane. I have done a few but admit I was inspired to do more from your post on writing restaurant reviews for localism. And what a great side benefit...great food. Crab and shrimp are some of my faves, adndthis place will get visited often I think.

Jeff

As a former chef I share the same passion! love to hear more spots. I am going to start doing the same here in Phoenix! Thanks. We will check it out next time in CA.

I've always been a fan of shellfish, and the lunch special sounds great! Nice choice of the Zydeco music for your RES. Just one question -- if I stop by and tell them 'Jeff sent me' will I get a free appetizer, or end up washing my own dishes? :)

Teresa - thanks for such a nice compliment. I think that is the intent...to get folks interested enough to chck it out. They'll find it's worth it.

Jeff

Zachry - I appreciate the compliment. Since I am such a food nut over finding new spots is always a pleasure. Now I need to focus more on doing reviews too. Guess you are now providing a different kind of menu, right?

Jeff

John:

LOL. Well you can try. Talk to Diane - I told her I was writing this up adn have sent the retaurant the link. But if you get snookered into dishwashing you can give me a call - I am only 3 miles away. :)

Jeff

Jeff, never have I ever been as happy about food than the times I get all you can eat crab...

I'm hungry now. Later in the rain~Deb

Congratulations Jeff on the new featured post and I am sure Auggi's thanks you as well. A wonderful localism post, for sure.

Jeff, I love places like this! I'm getting ready to write a piece about a cafe here in Burleson that has the BEST country breakfast!

You are the best at localism, though. I'm with some of your other commenters...I can smell the salt air and taste the crab. Yummm! But, I have a question??? Are you ever home? LOL

Jeff now that you have blogged about this place you should probably expect a vist from the "Crab Man" Rich Jacobson :) :) :)

Jeff, You have inspired me to step it up a bit for localism! I was planning on it, but you just raised the bar a little higher. Fantastic review and I loved the video! Way to go. Loved it. Hey, wouldn't we be able to write off our food bill if we blog about it? lol..

JUL

2008

Yummy, this sounds like a wonderful place to stop in. Wish we were closer to be able to do just that.

Deb - yep, crab and I are good friends, too. I love discovering places like this. Glad you stopped by to read and comment.

Jeff

Thank you William. Yes, I hope they are pleased do. But even if not it was fun to do, and well worth a visit. Hopefully other local folks will read this and stop by to visit.

Jeff

Linda - LOL. Well I am out and about alot I suppose. I try to combine these types fo trips with business or errands to save on gas. :) I'll be looking for your breakfast write-up.

Jeff

LOL, George. I thought about that. We'll see what Rich has to say.

Jeff

I remember years ago (92-96) in Encinitas there being a wonderful seafood restaurant on PCH across from an old movie theatre that served some awesome seafood dishes.

They would cover the table with butcher wrap before bringing the food to our table. Once they bought your meal to the table they would dump it on the covered table and have you go at it. All meals would come with potatoes and corn that was prepared in seafood drippings.

It was a wonderful place to stop for lunch on the way to San Diego or Stop for dinner on the way back going north. I tried to Google map it but wasn't very successful months ago to see if it was still in business.

The ride from the freeway was also fun as it was a hilly terrain that felt like you were on a roller coaster if you traveled the speed limit or a little faster.