Welcome to Our Ohana
Your neighbor's house that's always open. Hawaii food, cold drinks, and the kind of welcome that makes everyone family.
View MenuBreakers is your neighbor's house that's always open. A Hawaiian restaurant in Encinitas, California where kids play, adults relax, and everyone becomes family. Stop by our bar & grill on Santa Fe Drive for authentic island cuisine and tropical cocktails.
This is Benji Weatherley's mom's house—the one from Haleiwa's North Shore where surfers crashed on floors, locals mixed with travelers, and everyone left as hanai (chosen family). We brought those same walls, that same spirit, to Encinitas.
Casual, connective, and real. Come as you are, stay as long as you want.
Growing up, Benji's mom Barbara kept an open-door policy at their North Shore home. Didn't matter where you were from—you were safe, fed, and welcomed.
We built Breakers to feel exactly like that house. The backyard for kids to roam. The hideout for adults to unwind. Every table, every piece has a story. This isn't just a restaurant—it's the continuation of a home that's been bringing people together for decades.
Where kids explore and families gather
Your speakeasy escape
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
We serve Hawaii food—the kind you'd find at a North Shore house party. Think plate lunches, poke, local-style comfort food, and cold drinks. It's authentic island flavors made with the same spirit as Benji's family restaurant in Haleiwa.
Testimonials
"First time patrons tonight. My son and I were greeted by the super sweet Monique. Food was tasty and the ambience was chill. This place has a killer vibe! The booths and tables are from Kenos! Great way to preserve Encinitas history. The band had stopped playing before we arrived but we were able..."
"Breakers feels like stepping straight onto Kauai - from the laid-back energy to the awesome tiki-style bar, the vibes are absolutely immaculate. Live music was playing in the back and set the perfect tone for a chill, island-inspired meal. We had the teriyaki chicken plate with rice, mac, and pineap..."
"Our first time trying Breakers. We ordered the ahi katsu plate lunch and ahi poke. Great local vibe and delicious food!"
"First visit and was busier than expected, which is GREAT! The gentleman working the front, Robert, was awesome! Handling multiple things but still providing excellent customer service! Food was delicious, I got the Kaluha Pork, which is by far the best we've had! We also had the Teriyaki chicken and..."
Open arms. Open doors. Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner in Encinitas.
481 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas CA — This is your place now too.
OUR BLOG
Legendary surfer-musician Donavon Frankenreiter brought the aloha spirit to life with a surprise intimate performance at Breakers, reuniting with longtime friend Benji Weatherley for a night that embodied everything ohana means.
From the famous Pipeline 'Volcom House' to Encinitas—legendary pro surfer Benji Weatherley brings his mom's Hawaiian-style cafe back to life, complete with treasured pieces from the beloved Captain Keno's.
When Captain Keno's closed after 54 legendary years, a piece of Encinitas' soul went with it. But the iconic red booths—witnesses to countless late nights and local stories—now live on at Breakers.
