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1. Benihana - Carlsbad, CA
3.5
Very Good(3978)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Carlsbad
Booked 49 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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2. Ember & Rye
4.7
Exceptional(1372)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Carlsbad
Booked 26 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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3. Campfire
4.8
Exceptional(5509)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carlsbad
Booked 81 times today
Campfire in Carlsbad is more than a restaurant; it's an experience that embodies the joy of gathering around a fire, sharing great food, and connecting with loved ones. Our menu celebrates live-fire cooking, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients transformed by open flames. Enjoy dishes like smoky grilled octopus and tender slow-cooked brisket, each crafted with care and respect for nature's bounty. The ambiance is inviting, set in a mid-century Quonset hut with eclectic outdoor-inspired decor. At the heart of Campfire is a custom-built 12-foot wood-burning hearth, where chefs create dishes infused with a unique smoky aroma. To complement your meal, our innovative cocktail program features classic techniques and premium ingredients, offering the perfect way to unwind and savor the moment. Join us at Campfire for a culinary journey that warms the heart and delights the senses.
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4. Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
4.6
Exceptional(1567)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Carlsbad
Booked 34 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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5. King's Fish House - Carlsbad
4.7
Exceptional(4230)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Carlsbad
Booked 71 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.
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6. VAGA Restaurant & Bar
4.3
Awesome(342)
Price: Expensive
• American • Encinitas
Booked 39 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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7. Green Dragon Tavern & Museum
4.6
Exceptional(1562)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carlsbad
Booked 18 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.
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8. Wildland
4.6
Exceptional(160)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Carlsbad
Booked 76 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.
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9. Valentina
4.8
Exceptional(1918)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary European • Encinitas
Booked 20 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.
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10. Nick’s on State
4.8
Exceptional(2121)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carlsbad
Booked 76 times today
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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