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A photo of Giaola Italian Kitchen restaurant
3.9
Excellent(460)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Carlsbad
Booked 1 time today
With a menu featuring the perfect marriage of classic homemade Italian tastes and contemporary flair, Giaola Italian Kitchen invites you to be our guest. Enjoy time-tested recipes and fresh, hearty meals that feed the body and nourish the soul. Welcome to our kitchen. Welcome home.
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4.8
Exceptional(63)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Carlsbad
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.
A photo of The Landings restaurant
4.4
Awesome(297)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carlsbad
Booked 4 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.
A photo of Fish House Vera Cruz restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(282)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • San Marcos
Booked 8 times today
Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market in San Marcos, CA is part of Old California Restaurant Row. Fish House Vera Cruz is known for its fresh grilled seafood over mesquite charcoal. Offering the largest selection of fresh fish and seafood in North San Diego County. If you live near Escondido, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside and San Diego area, stop in for our Fresh Fish Market for fresh seafood to grill at home. Our restaurant features multiple Salt Water and Fresh Water fish tanks for a beautiful atmosphere. Check out our full bar and patio for happy hour in San Marcos, CA. We offer private dining and events through our Adobe Room and patio for weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, corporate events and more in San Marcos, CA. Come stop in and Eat Lots of Fish!
A photo of Wildland restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(34)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Carlsbad
Booked 66 times today
WALK-IN'S ONLY FOR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH.WALK-IN'S AND RESERVATIONS FOR DINNER.Wildland is an all-day restaurant, bar and bakery inspired by the natural landscape and vibrant community of North County, celebrating the creative culture of California by bringing bold ideas to timeless traditions. Night or day, this is a place for the every day. We open daily at 8am, with counter service up until 4:00pm, inviting you all to come in and join us on a first-come, first-serve basis for breakfast and lunch.Reservations are available every evening, and walk in guests are always welcome.Private Dining Room reservations are available for parties of 12-18 guests.
A photo of Ember & Rye restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1276)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Carlsbad
Booked 25 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.
A photo of 20|TWENTY restaurant
3.9
Excellent(1177)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Carlsbad
Booked 13 times today
Named for its picture-perfect views of the Pacific coastline, 20|TWENTY offers contemporary California cuisine that is globally inspired, yet locally sourced from within a 40-mile radius. At the helm of Chef Jason Luke, minimalistic dishes put fresh, seasonal ingredients at the forefront while maintaining flavorful profiles that embrace Southern California’s coastal palette. Do not miss our brunch on Sundays from 10AM - 2PM, bottomless mimosas $18!Complimentary Valet Parking
A photo of Brickmans Restaurant & Bar (formerly The Grill) restaurant
4.5
Awesome(156)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Marcos
Booked 13 times today
Brickmans epitomizes the essence of a charming golf-side eatery, exuding a laid-back country club ambiance that effortlessly cultivates a sense of camaraderie and relaxation. Serving as a beloved community hub, it seamlessly transitions from the ideal 19th hole for golf enthusiasts to the cozy familiarity of your best friend's living room or the lively charm of your fun uncle's country club. 
A photo of Bluewater Grill - Carlsbad restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(810)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Carlsbad
Booked 36 times today
Bluewater Grill is a seafood restaurant and grill serving delicious food for over two decades. Located along the swishy water body, the outdoor seating arrangement makes it a refreshing experience to dine in at this restaurant. The Bluewater Grill is a place to go for dinners in large groups, with friends or family; the place is also child friendly. The casual dining space offers television and free Wi-Fi.Bluewater Grill has a full bar which adds to the delectable flavors of the cuisines. Some of the popular cuisine choices at the restaurant & grill include baked stuffed maine lobster, crab crusted cobia, cedar plank salmon, lemon pepper mahi mahi, san Francisco cioppino, Alaskan king crab and linguine vongole. The restaurant also has a wide variety of appetizers, daily specials, salads, a grill menu and deliciously prepared homemade sauces.
A photo of Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1514)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Carlsbad
Booked 26 times today
Relish in coastal California cuisine handcrafted with a fresh and flavorful approach at our ocean view restaurant in Carlsbad, CA. Our menu continues to be reinvented with innovation and craft, but always with upscale ingredients to savor with every bite. Ocean views served complimentary. Discover this coastal and comfortable gem right here in North County San Diego.

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  • Julie
    San Diego •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This is our favorite place for a great seafood meal. We took a friend for his birthday. I always get the Alaskan halibut….. my husband always enjoys a skewer of divine seafood. Our friend enjoyed the Ono. The hot out of the oven sourdough rolls are delicious. Ambiance is old but hey the food is why we go!
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    Fish House Vera CruzPrice: Moderate• Seafood• San Marcos
    4.6
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    Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    I went to Wildland with friends for dinner last night and loved it. The food and service were excellent. We ordered Prosciutto Toast, Charred Maitake Mushrooms, A Very Green Salad and Rigatoni. We also had the Venetian cocktail and Sangiovese wine. The cocktail was served with a massive quantity of ice. I would order it up next time. The food was fabulous and fresh. We loved the mushrooms, toast and salad! The only odd thing was the anchovy in the Rigatoni. The pasta and oxtail were delicious. I like anchovy but adding it to an oxtail and pasta dish wasn’t good. It was very fishy and strange paired with the oxtail. There were so many other things on the menu that I want to try that I will definitely be back.
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    WildlandPrice: Moderate• Californian• Carlsbad
    4.8
  • michelleVIP
    San Diego •72 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 7, 2025
    Fish and chips were very good! We like this place-Trivia night on Thursday was such fun!
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    The LandingsPrice: Moderate• American• Carlsbad
    4.4
  • Lydiana
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 1, 2025
    Beautifully prepared and super fresh sushi. Great menu. Superb service. Nice sake tasting and premium sake small/large bottle choices. Indoor or outdoor seating options. Outdoor has heat lamps. Area of improvement: check in area by front door gets congested and crowded. We sat at the table by the front door and people waiting to be seated leaned up against our seating booth. Not fun dining with constant bumps. Overall: highly recommend!
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    Fish BoonPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Carlsbad
    4.8
  • Jeanine
    Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 9, 2024
    Great neighborhood restaurant, amazing Food, drinks top notch and our server was awesome!! Will go back!!
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    Giaola Italian KitchenPrice: Moderate• Italian• Carlsbad
    3.9
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