Best Casual Restaurants in Carlsbad

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1. Haven

4.2

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Encinitas

Booked 7 times today

Nestled in the hills of Leucadia, Fox Point Farms is home to Haven Farm + Table, a new Californian restaurant helmed by Chef de Cuisine Kelston Moore and General Manager and Wine Director Ricardo Zarate Jr. Haven features the bountiful produce of the three-acre regenerative farm located just steps away from the kitchen. Delight in innovative dishes such as the Jerk Pork Belly Mole while dining on the terrace overlooking our lush fields, or sip a cocktail designed by Phillip Laethem in the stately yet cozy dining room.

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2. Benihana - Carlsbad, CA

4.3

Awesome(3719)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Carlsbad

Booked 49 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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3. Canyons at The Crossings

4.4

Awesome(726)

Price: Moderate

• American • Carlsbad

Booked 2 times today

The Canyons Restaurant is located inside the clubhouse of The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course in North County San Diego, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean! With our unique culinary flare, stone clubhouse, vaulted ceilings, rustic feel, multiple patios, and private dining rooms, The Canyons is perfect for any occasion. We are located right next to Legoland and the Sheraton/Westin Carlsbad Resorts!*Please note that the Canyons Restaurant is open until 3pm daily and Player's Lounge is open after 3pm. Player's Lounge seating is outdoors with the exception of bar seating. There is heaters and fireplaces outside as well as a wind wall for guest comfort.

4. Ember & Rye

4.6

Exceptional(1197)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Carlsbad

Booked 23 times today

Dine overlooking the 18th green at this Richard Blais steakhouse... of sorts. This delightful collaboration with acclaimed chef and television personality offers delectable steaks and fresh seafood dishes rooted in fine local ingredients, served in a casual, vintage clubhouse setting located at the signature Arnold Palmer designed Aviara Golf Club.

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5. Green Dragon Tavern & Museum

4.7

Exceptional(1468)

Price: Moderate

• American • Carlsbad

Booked 5 times today

Just as 18th century taverns served as the epicenter of the communities they served, so too does the Green Dragon Tavern & Museum in Carlsbad offer a warm, family-owned gathering place today for San Diego friends and neighbors of all ages. The welcoming atmosphere is surpassed only by the highly acclaimed and award winning menu. Each dish is curated by with a focus on seasonal, locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Craft cocktails, wines and 20 rotating local beers on tap pair perfectly with our savory fare. Our guests rave about our Maine lobster rolls, Shepherd's Pie, hand-tossed pizzas, fresh seafood, and braised short rib to name a few.As part of the dining experience, guests are invited to travel back in time to the days when our nation's founders met in secret at the original Green Dragon Tavern in Boston. Explore our museum; documents and antiquities from the colonial and Revolutionary War eras and learn more about our nation's founders and their everlasting legacies.

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6. Buona Forchetta Encinitas

4.7

Exceptional(579)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Encinitas

Booked 20 times today

Buona Forchetta Encinitas, our third location, blends award winning Neapolitan-style pizzas and Northern Italian upscale entrees in a family-friendly, approachable space. Located in Encinitas, this location boasts a indoor seating as well as an outside patio and a small room for private events. Inside, a gilded oven churns out classic creations, while the main kitchen serves up chef-driven pastas and entree dishes. Owner Matteo Cattaneo brought the Italian warehouse-style eatery to life.

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7. Le Papagayo Carlsbad

4.5

Awesome(1083)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carlsbad

Booked 15 times today

At Le Papagayo Carlsbad Village you can expect live music nightly blended with the best in Coastal/Mediterranean/New American food and cocktails. With a full bar and service from 8am-10pm nightly you'll have ample opportunity to enjoy the newest addition to Carlsbad Village. Located conveniently off Carlsbad Village Dr. we are a short walk from State St and just off the freeway for easy access from either direction. We have a large public parking lot directly in front of the restaurant along with assigned parking off to the north end. Please come in and enjoy breakfast/lunch or dinner any day or night of the week and don't hesitate to call to see who's performing today :)

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8. Black Rail Kitchen + Bar

4.6

Exceptional(292)

Price: Expensive

• American • Carlsbad

Booked 16 times today

Black Rail Kitchen + Bar is a vibrant and unique neighborhood gathering space serves inventive California global fare crafted by renowned Michoacán-born executive chef Moises Hernandez. Cozy up next to one of our expansive patio’s many firepits and enjoy deliciously prepared dishes, daily happy hour, craft beverages, a glorious sommelier-driven wine list, local beer and live music from some of the area’s top jazz musicians and Black Rail Kitchen + Bar’s very own house band, the E.S.P. Collective.We are proud to bring our longtime Carlsbad neighbors and newcomers alike diverse dining experiences including Black Rail Kitchen + Bar, Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen and Yelp Top 100 breakfast spot Beach Plum Kitchen. Stop by, grab a drink and soak in the best of La Costa!

9. The Landings

4.5

Awesome(284)

Price: Moderate

• American • Carlsbad

Booked 18 times today

The Landings Gastropub is not your typical airport restaurant or bar. We pride ourselves on our focus on quality, service, creativity and atmosphere. Everything from our unique cocktails to our pub-inspired menu and carefully curated craft beer list are locally-sourced and of the highest quality. Both our dining room and large patio have a panoramic view of the Palomar Airport runway. Bring the family, enjoy a cocktail and watch the planes come and go. We accept reservations for groups up to 8 people. Please call for larger parties. Please note: For Friday and Saturday concert nights, we enforce a $30/person minimum to cover the cost of the bands.

10. Fish Boon

new

4.8

Exceptional(23)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Carlsbad

Booked 20 times today

At Fish Boon, we see every meal as a celebration of freshness, quality, and flavor. Located in the hills of Carlsbad, our restaurant is committed to creating outstanding sushi experiences infused with warmth and elegance. We use handpicked, high-quality ingredients in our meticulously crafted dishes, inviting you to enjoy the blend of tradition and innovation. Join us on a journey where each bite weaves a story, making every visit feel like a homecoming. Welcome to where exceptional sushi meets authentic hospitality.

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Alan
San Diego •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Eat here once a year for a birthday event. This last visit was absolutely the best. Great food preparation, great show, and the chef had a sense of humor.
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Benihana - Carlsbad, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Carlsbad
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4.3
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lyndavip
San Diego •210 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The lobster rolls are as delicious as I remember them being. Pual the manager continues to be charming and welcoming. We will be back again many times this holiday season.
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Green Dragon Tavern & MuseumPrice: Moderate• American• Carlsbad
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4.7
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Milenavip
Chicago / Illinois •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful dining experience. The service from start to finish was first rate. We came for our anniversary and had a wonderful meal. The shrimp cocktail had the largest tiger prawns I’ve ever seen. Beautifully cooked boneless ribeye and an extensive wine collection.
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Ember & RyePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Carlsbad
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4.6
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Pollyvip
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great over-all with excellent service. Would have preferred a more varied menu with a couple of additional entrees- possibly a chicken option? and possibly a vegan option. Ceasar salad, bread and soup were very good~ and the flavored butters. A little chilly, but not bad considering is so open air inside. Savanah was a wonderful server xoxo
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HavenPrice: Expensive• Californian• Encinitas
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4.2
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Jeanne
San Diego •27 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 6, 2024
Came in for lunch on 11/6/24 with my daughter-in-law and my 2 year old grandson. I asked for a highchair, and said maybe they shouldn't seat us close to others in case the toddler acted up or made noise (which he didn't!). They assured me it would be perfectly fine. They weren't worried about it at all, and made us feel welcome and comfortable. It is a gorgeous place with wonderful food and service, and we will be back. Warm regards, Jeanne
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Canyons at The CrossingsPrice: Moderate• American• Carlsbad
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4.4

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60 restaurants available nearby

1. Haven

2. Benihana - Carlsbad, CA

3. Canyons at The Crossings

4. Ember & Rye

5. Green Dragon Tavern & Museum

6. Buona Forchetta Encinitas

7. Le Papagayo Carlsbad

8. Black Rail Kitchen + Bar

9. The Landings

10. Fish Boon

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