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A photo of Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1487)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Carlsbad
Booked 15 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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4.5
Awesome(215)
Price: Expensive
• American • Encinitas
Booked 41 times today
For a true “vaga”, the journey is never-ending; the spirit and palate, always curious. Drawing ingredients and inspiration from near and far, VAGA explores San Diego’s ever-changing confluence of culture and wanderlust. From its perch on a coastal bluff in Encinitas, California, VAGA keeps one hand in the ocean, one hand in the farm, and both eyes on the horizon.VAGA Restaurant & Bar is located on Level 2 of Alila Marea Beach Resort. Valet parking is available through the resort for $5.00 per car before 5 pm with validation only. After 5 pm, valet parking is $10.00 per car with no validation required. Self-parking is not available.
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4.7
Exceptional(5241)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Carlsbad
Booked 56 times today
A New American restaurant and cocktail bar with a focus on market driven live-fire cooking, Campfire is a return to the origins of cooking and hospitality, and celebrates the spirit of the name by creating an environment in which we gather around a fire, create honest food, and share it with friends.
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4.6
Exceptional(1220)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Carlsbad
Booked 43 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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4.6
Exceptional(2832)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Encinitas
Booked 67 times today
Blending classic East Coast culinary traditions with a modern Californian sensibility, Herb & Sea is Chef Brian Malarkey’s venerable companion restaurant to the much-loved Herb & Wood in Little Italy. Quickly becoming one of the most sought-after tables in town, the concept shines with a menu that focuses on simple, clean, bright flavors. Located steps from Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, the vibrant space is housed in a 1920’s art deco building that has been restored to its original glory.Daily operations are helmed by Executive Chef Aidan Owens. The menu includes a mix of raw bar staples, fresh seafood, meat dishes, and roasted vegetables. A variety of pizzas and pastas round out the offerings, alongside dessert and a dedicated kids’ menu.The spirits program is bright and playful, emphasizing citrus and floral notes that utilize the same ingredients found on the menu. The wine list offers a similar sense of whimsy, highlighting labels meant to complemen
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4.9
Exceptional(4049)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French • Carlsbad
Booked 35 times today
A culinary experience celebrating the moment, Jeune et Jolie reimagines French cuisine through the vibrant lens of our Southern California landscape with a 4-course menu offered at $120 per guest. For those looking for a more casual evening, we feature "Le Menu du Bar”, an à la carte offering available for walk-in guests at our bar and lounge.
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4.7
Exceptional(1805)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary European • Encinitas
Booked 25 times today
A small neighborhood Spanish restaurant in a cute California beach town called Leucadia.we play music and serve wine, tapas, some cocktails and thoughtful hospitality with some dim lighting in a lively environment.We look forward to welcoming you.
A photo of King's Fish House - Carlsbad restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4003)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Carlsbad
Booked 44 times today
Established in 2003, King’s Fish House is Carlsbad’s choice for seafood. Located just across from the Carlsbad Premium outlets and LEGOLAND, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, pulled up a seat, put on bibs and soaked up the seafood experience: the no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable.Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.Come gather with us, celebrate, relax and enjoy a seafood dining experience of high quality, comfort, service and value.
A photo of Green Dragon Tavern & Museum restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1479)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carlsbad
Booked 7 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.
A photo of Benihana - Carlsbad, CA restaurant
4.3
Awesome(3732)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Carlsbad
Booked 54 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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  • jeff
    Utah •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined today
    Appetizers were delicious, could have stopped there. Carrots and Lamb meatballs could have been my entree. Cocktails were also really nice, tasteful holiday specials were great. Service was a little slow and this place is just really loud, hard to have a conversation with my dinner guest. It was packed and had good energy though. Entrees good not great, my Halibut was over cooked and tough. I'll probably give it another shot in the near future.
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    Herb & SeaPrice: Moderate• Californian• Encinitas
    4.6
  • Pam
    San Diego •55 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our party of nine dined for lunch in the middle room, next to the bar. Hardly any other diners were there so we had the room all to ourselves, which was wonderful. The wait staff was excellent—very accommodating and kind. Everyone was quite happy with their meals. Two of us had the hanger steak with a wedge salad. All of it tasted great. The steak was very tasty and cooked to perfection. A few had a hamburger. Again, delicious. Everyone liked the assortment ment of desserts we ordered. My only complain—$37 for salad and a very small steak is quite pricey.
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    Ember & RyePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Carlsbad
    4.6
  • Diego
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    It was a grateful experience, excellent customer service since the 1st minute, but the best part was the filet mignon, the best one i've ever tried. Congratulations to Pedro!!! The next time i visit the town I'll eat there for sure.
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    Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & SpaPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Carlsbad
    4.6
  • James
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Place is amazing. Every bit of the experience from the server to the environment. Food was delicious. If you are looking to try an amazing unique dining experience, this is the place!
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    CampfirePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Carlsbad
    4.7
  • GayleVIP
    San Diego •24 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our service was incredible his name is Nate Had the sweet potatoes and highly recommend The chocolate dessert was the best
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    VAGA Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Encinitas
    4.5
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