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1. Le Papagayo Encinitas
4.6
Exceptional(2280)
Price: Moderate
• American • Encinitas
Booked 15 times today
Le Papagayo blends New American and Pacific Coast cuisine to create an amazing fine dining experience. The Chef and Myself combine the freshest of local ingredients and flavor to create a unique character for each meal created from scratch. Dining at Le Papagayo is a full experience that will delight all your senses. Amazing food and a warm and inviting dining room which looks like an art gallery are all part of the experience.We also offer a heated patio and unplugged live music every night.
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2. Canyons at The Crossings
4.5
Awesome(747)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carlsbad
Booked 7 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.
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3. 20|TWENTY
3.9
Excellent(1182)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Carlsbad
Booked 10 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
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4. Haven
4.5
Awesome(218)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Encinitas
Booked 16 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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5. Seasons - Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara
4.7
Exceptional(607)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carlsbad
Booked 10 times today
Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, nestled in Carlsbad, California, elevates the culinary landscape with an exquisite dining experience. With a focus on Modern American cuisine, it offers an array of dining options from breakfast to brunch to full-course dinners, catering to every palate. The talented chefs masterfully craft each dish using fresh, locally-sourced seasonal ingredients, ensuring an unforgettable feast for the senses. Enjoy a farm-to-table menu that changes with the seasons, ensuring fresh and innovative dishes every visit. With a captivating lounge and wine bar, this unique fine dining destination in North San Diego creates an ambiance of sophisticated elegance.
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6. 7MILE Kitchen
4.0
Excellent(331)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Carlsbad
Booked 2 times today
Named for Carlsbad's seven miles of coastline, 7 Mile Kitchen features wood-fired pizzas and gourmet burgers. Keeping in mind San Diego’s love for craft beers, 7 Mile features rotating taps of many of the local favorites. Dessert is a must in this restaurant, which has a gelato bar and fire pit s'mores.
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7. Black Rail Kitchen + Bar
4.5
Awesome(332)
Price: Expensive
• American • Carlsbad
Booked 12 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!
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8. Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
4.6
Exceptional(1530)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Carlsbad
Booked 13 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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9. Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara
4.7
Exceptional(1052)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Carlsbad
Booked 9 times today
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.
A photo of Le Papagayo Carlsbad restaurant
10. Le Papagayo Carlsbad
4.5
Awesome(1139)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carlsbad
Booked 19 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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  • David
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    We've been eating @ Canyons since it opened. The food is delicious and the service is always excellent! The ambiance is relaxed & the view of the ocean is usually magnificent. Caitlin was our server. She was very attentive and professional, as was the bus boy.
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    Canyons at The CrossingsPrice: Moderate• American• Carlsbad
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    4.5
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    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Food and cocktails were incredible! Fun and lvely atmosphere. Service was attentive and friendly. So many great food options.
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    Le Papagayo EncinitasPrice: Moderate• American• Encinitas
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    4.6
  • TraciSVIP
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The food was delicious!! We came for brunch and the service was great! Our server Kevin provided very good service.
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    HavenPrice: Expensive• Californian• Encinitas
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    4.5
  • Maggie
    Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This fairly new restaurant at the Four Seasons Residence Club is a very nice addition to the area. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable as to the offerings and make accurate descriptions of the food. The food was great! Louie was our waitperson and he was excellent! We were celebrating our birthdays with our niece and he made us feel extra special! Thank you Louie for a great night.
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    Seasons - Four Seasons Residence Club AviaraPrice: Moderate• American• Carlsbad
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    4.7
  • TCeeeBeeVIP
    Los Angeles •37 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Mar 8, 2025
    Great food, good vibe. We were sat quickly and the dining room was beautiful and spacious. It took the waiter a while to take our order, despite the restaurant being empty, and didn’t check back with us frequently. We had breakfast and the food was delicious!
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    20|TWENTYPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carlsbad
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    3.9

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