Restaurants near Holiday Inn Carlsbad

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1. Ember & Rye

4.6

Exceptional(1357)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Carlsbad

Booked 36 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.

2. The Landings

4.2

Awesome(324)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Carlsbad

Booked 9 times today

The Landings is not your typical airport restaurant or bar. As the recipient of the acclaimed Yelp Diner's Choice Award, 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.

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3. Giaola Italian Kitchen

4.0

Excellent(472)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carlsbad

Booked 7 times 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. King's Fish House - Carlsbad

4.6

Exceptional(4191)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Carlsbad

Booked 60 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.

5. Haven

4.5

Awesome(248)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Encinitas

Booked 23 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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6. Black Rail Kitchen + Bar

4.6

Exceptional(342)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Carlsbad

Booked 11 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, weeknight 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!

7. 20|TWENTY

3.9

Excellent(1185)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carlsbad

Booked 11 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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8. Seasons - Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara

4.8

Exceptional(620)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Carlsbad

Booked 12 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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9. Bob’s Steak & Chop House – La Costa

4.7

Exceptional(1763)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Carlsbad

Booked 24 times today

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. All Valet parking is complimentary at the resort for Bob's guests!

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10. Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(4708)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlsbad

Booked 40 times today

Vigilucci's Seafood and Steakhouse offers authentic Northern Italian cuisine. The location sits across from the Pacific on the historic 101 and has one of the best views in San Diego.Open seven days a week. Signature dishes include Caprese salad with bufallo mozzarella and Heirloom tomatoes, made from scratch stuffed pastas, Cioppino, prime steaks, fresh seafood including a warm or cold fresh seafood tower with oysters, clams, mussels, crab, lobster and jumbo prawn. (items may vary )Private Wine Cellar room available for private parties.For off-site events and parties contact Cater@Vigiluccis.comCatering 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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MuratVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was good and big. The bread was awesome. Great service
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King's Fish House - CarlsbadPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Carlsbad
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4.6
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Carissa
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Waiter was amazing and so sweet. We loved the view and the food was so good
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Ember & RyePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Carlsbad
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4.6
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Rita
San Diego •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Service and food are always very good here, and are very accommodating if we need to change item. Food is quality. Prices are going up everywhere so cannot complain too much.
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Seasons - Four Seasons Residence Club AviaraPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Carlsbad
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4.8
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Eric
Minneapolis - St. Paul •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Understaffed. We had to huntdown waitstaff for everything after the first round of drinks.
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Giaola Italian KitchenPrice: Moderate• Italian• Carlsbad
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TiffanyVIP
San Diego •27 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
A great birthday experience. Wonderful service good music very nice ambience.
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The LandingsPrice: Moderate• American• Carlsbad
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4.2

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