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Jeune et Jolie
Diners’ top pick
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$$$$
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Contemporary French
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4.9
(3060)
A culinary experience celebrating the moment, Jeune et Jolie reimagines French cuisine through the vibrant lens of our Southern California landscape with a 4-course menu offered at $105 per guest.
For those looking for a more casual evening, we feature "Le Menu du Bar”, an à la carte offering available for walk-in guests at our bar and lounge.
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Campfire
$$$$
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Contemporary American
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4.8
(4240)
A New American restaurant and cocktail bar with a focus on market driven live-fire cooking, Campfire is a return to the origins of cooking and hospitality, and celebrates the spirit of the name by creating an environment in which we gather around a fire, create honest food, and share it with friends.
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Black Rail Kitchen + Bar
$$$$
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American
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4.7
(41)
Black Rail Kitchen + Bar is a vibrant and unique neighborhood gathering space serves inventive California global fare crafted by renowned Michoacán-born executive chef Moises Hernandez.
Cozy up next to one of our expansive patio’s many firepits and enjoy deliciously prepared dishes, daily happy hour and “last hour happy hour” before closing, craft beverages, a glorious sommelier-driven wine list, local beer and live music from some of the area’s top jazz musicians and Black Rail Kitchen + Bar’s very own house band, the E.S.P. Collective.
New to Black Rail Kitchen + Bar: a New York jazz café experience every Sunday: jazz brunch, with an all-new menu of food and craft cocktails.
We are proud to bring our longtime Carlsbad neighbors and newcomers alike diverse dining experiences including Black Rail Kitchen + Bar, Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen and Yelp Top 100 breakfast spot Beach Plum Kitchen.
Stop by, grab a drink and soak in the best of La Costa!
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Bologna Gourmet
Top-rated food
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$$$$
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Italian
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4.8
(251)
Bologna Gourmet Italian Restaurant,typical Cusine from Emilia Romagna
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Nick’s on State
$$$$
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American
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4.8
(870)
Classic American comfort food, crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails & an extensive wine list in an upscale yet casual environment. Our intimate restaurant features a chic island bar, walls of glass and a spacious covered patio, perfect for people watching. Our exhibition kitchen highlights the talents of our passionate culinary team.
Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Nick’s culture is personified by its Ladies and Gentlemen – professionals who share a single focus and are inspired and committed to offering great service and creating positive, memorable experiences.
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Bob’s Steak & Chop House – La Costa
$$$$
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Steakhouse
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4.8
(1350)
Bob’s Steak & Chop House – La Costa is a nationally renowned steak house specializing in the finest corn-fed, Midwestern prime beef. The menu formula is simple: incredible meat, gigantic shrimp, fabulous salads and decadent desserts. Classic steak house food prepared and presented in a manner that Bon Appétit calls "the kind of fare you"ll want to go back for again and again."
Quality and service are two of the main ingredients that make up the culture. Because of the caliber of the product, servers exude a friendly confidence that charges the atmosphere and restaurants with vitality. Award-winning food, educated service and warm, classic décor make dining at Bob's Steak & Chop House an outstanding experience.
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Seasons - Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara
Top-rated hospitality
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$$$$
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Californian
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4.8
(375)
As the culinary epicenter of Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, Seasons Restaurant delivers California Coastal cuisine with a flair for Mediterranean technique. There is a story to be told on every plate, with dishes driven by locally sourced ingredients. Innovation is always on the menu, and while the plates surpass expectations, its the connections created with those around the table and our team that truly take center stage.
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PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
$$$$
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French American
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4.7
(1737)
Paon restaurant offers California cuisine with French influences. Beautiful patio dining, elegant Art Deco in intimate dining setting. Private dining available in handsome club environment. Paon chef features seasonal, locally grown organic produce for the palates of fine food lovers from all over the world. Spotlighting organic prime meats, game and fish prepared with traditional French sophistication. Beautiful lounge with old Hollywood feel and relaxing patio in a Downtown Carlsbad Village atmosphere. Paon's knowledgeable and attentive staff looks forward to creating an exceptional experience.
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King's Fish House - Carlsbad
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Seafood
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4.7
(3264)
We’ve been in restaurants a long time – three generations, to be precise – and we love seafood. With seafood there’s so much to be passionate about – the freshness, the flavor, the variety, and the surprise.
To create the ultimate seafood experience, we traveled down the highways and byways. We 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.
The pleasure of preparing and sharing seafood was simple and genuine, and it brought out the best in everyone. Often, we felt as if we’d been welcomed into somebody’s home.
That’s what King’s Fish House is all about — and we’ve tried to bring all of these ideas together into one single, spectacular place, filled with camaraderie and celebration, and the things we love best. Welcome to the House that Seafood Built!
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Tommy V's Carlsbad
Great vibe
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$$$$
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Italian
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4.8
(73)
Tommy V's Urban Kitchen located in Carlsbad offers an eclectic menu showcasing Californian, New American, and Contemporary Italian dishes. From Stone Fired Gourmet Pizzas, handcrafted burgers, house-made pastas, to tantalizing seafood, Tommy V's Urban Kitchen has something for everyone.
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Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana
$$$$
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Italian
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4.7
(2356)
Nestled in the heart of downtown Carlsbad, Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana offers fabulous Northern Italian cuisine and award-winning service. Enjoy lunch on the outdoor patio or start the evening off at their full-service bar before dinner. A great place for a romantic dinner, a family gathering, a company party or special event. Each of Vigilucci's three locations offer a notable wine menu, made from scratch pastas and sauces, fresh seafood specials, salads, prime steaks, chicken and veal dishes.
For off-site events and parties contact Cater. Vigiluccis.com
Catering to the most discerning palates for over 25 years,
Vigilucci’s catering team can custom create a unique and memorable menu for celebrating life’s special occasions.
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Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara
$$$$
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Californian
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4.6
(868)
Immerse yourself into a refined modern setting featuring Baja-inspired cuisine and specialty cocktails composed of mezcal and tequila. Enjoy a show kitchen allowing you to get an inside look behind the scenes bringing Chef's creations to center stage. Locally sourced cuisine with a coastal flair is the cornerstone of this fine dining Baja-inspired experience.
HOURS:
Breakfast: 7:00 am - 11:00 am
Dinner: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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  • ThomasZvip
    Orange County •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Kylie was great. Very pleasant, maintained a perfect pace ordering, delivery of drinks and food. Kylie was well informed of the food it’s preparation and proportions. Only complaint was the amount of calamari in the Cioppino was heavy and the lobster bisque was very salty.
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    264 Fresco$$$$• Italian• Carlsbad
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    4.4
  • Andrew
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I brought my significant other for a birthday celebration and we are taken great care of by the team at Jeune et Jolie! The entire team signed and presented a celebratory card to him and, when our waiter realized he hadn't yet signed it, pulled out a pen at the table to sign and give his good wishes (despite all of the signatures being scribbles anyway, so we really wouldn't have known the difference). Staff was very knowledgable but personable, so none of the immaculate creations seemed out of reach for those who do not identify as gastrophiles. Very much recommend!
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    Jeune et Jolie$$$$• Contemporary French• Carlsbad
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    4.9
  • SusanA
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 2, 2023
    Really good food and fun vibe, but the prices for the entrees are insane. I ordered trout and got only half of a 7” fish with a few julienned veggies (3 to be exact) for $36. I’d pay that for fresh salmon, but for half of a mere trout?
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    Campfire$$$$• Contemporary American• Carlsbad
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    4.8
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 2, 2023
    Great good great service comfortable space!
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    King's Fish House - Carlsbad$$$$• Seafood• Carlsbad
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    4.7
  • ConradBvip
    San Diego •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 2, 2023
    We had our wedding anniversary dinner at Vigilucci’s. The food was amazing but the price for a steak didn’t reflect what we received. We dined there on New Year’s Day and the menu was not the regular one. Overall good ambience and experience except for the price.
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    Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse$$$$• Italian• Carlsbad
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    4.7

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Carlsbad, located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in North San Diego, offers locals and visitors beach escapes, family-friendly entertainment and dining options. During the day, visitors in this sun-filled beach neighborhood take surfing lessons, visit museums and engage in boardwalk activities. The dining scene, however, shines much brighter. You can find anything from comfort food to ethnic offerings. Adventurous foodies are sure to love the Carlsbad Food Tour, which is a guided walking tour to unique restaurants that specialize in authentic Italian, Mexican and coastal seafood cuisine as well as indulgent local chocolates and wine. Whether a day at the beach leads to cravings for cocktails or you’re planning a special meal celebration with friends and family, you’ll be able to find the ideal watering hole or bistro for the occasion in Carlsbad.

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Dog friendly restaurants in Carlsbad include Le Papagayo Carlsbad, Bluewater Grill - Carlsbad and King's Fish House - Carlsbad

Child friendly restaurants in Carlsbad include King's Fish House - Carlsbad, Benihana - Carlsbad, CA and Campfire

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