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Campfire, Carlsbad, CA
Award-winning

Campfire

4.8
4.8
4602 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 637-5121
  • Website
    http://www.thisiscampfire.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eric Bost
  • Location
    2725 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008-1629
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Cross street
    Beech Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Campfire Party

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    At Campfire, we do something special for all groups of 7-12 guests, as we invite large parties to gather together and feast. The Feast is a fixed four-course, family-style meal priced at $75 per guest. You won’t have to make any decisions, as we'll take care of everything, cooking up some of our favorite dishes from every section of the menu. If your group includes young children, please email hello@thisiscampfire.com for help with your booking. Cancellations may be made up to 24 hours in advance of your reservation. Same day cancellations are not eligible for refunds. A 4% service charge will be added to all guest checks to help ensure competitive compensation and benefits for our team. Tax and 20% Gratuity applied at checkout.

What 4,602 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Innovative

  • San Diego

    Contemporary American

  • North San Diego

    Best Service

  • North San Diego

    Innovative

  • North San Diego

    Lively

  • North San Diego

    Most Booked

4,602 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    An amazing dining experience!! Overall food was excellent, service was outstanding, best I've ever had. Will for sure be back with a new group to share this amazing restaurant with.

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  2. LarraBee

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I felt that the main course menu was quite sparse leaving us limited choices other than spending far too much on (e.g., a $120 for a ribeye). It seems that a couple of years ago there was a much better selection of main course offerings at reasonable prices. Also, I felt that $70 for a "nothing special" bottle of wine that retails for $24 a bottle was borderline gauging. It was my wife's birthday and we'd both like Campfire in the past but spending $300 for a modest portion of fish (for me) and half a roasted chicken (for my wife) left me feeling disappointed. I won't be back!

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  3. SWegner

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Not great for vegetarians. You gotta like that charcoal burnt taste which was on 2 of 3 items we ordered. We didn’t. Kinda a fun like camping environment.

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  4. EvanneC

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    10/10 I travel all the way from LA to dine at Campfire. The menu is seasonally innovative - and DELICIOUS! Service was impeccable (thanks to our server Zach)! Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in SoCal.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’re newlyweds celebrating our first month of marriage and our fav spot in town did not disappoint! We were greeted with amazing welcome drinks, asked by several members of staff about how we’re doing, presented us with a signed card from the whole crew and our server, Courtney, even happened to be engaged! And obviously the food and drink was 5-star as usual - don’t /sleep on the broccoli or octopus (and of course the s’mores). Oh and the bar team did us a huge favor! We don’t drink but love adult bevs, so we brought our fav bottle of non-alc mezcal in hopes they would make us some Paloma’s and they accommodated with open arms. That’s next level especially on a busy Saturday night. Bravo Campfire, you continue to keep us coming back 🫶

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food2service5ambience4
    Service was great however food was just okay and very small portions. Also, overpriced for what you get both in the food and drink department. Our group agreed this is not a place we would go back to.

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  7. Brian

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service, food, and drinks were 10 out of 10! Hats off to the chefs as well! Not sure how they make the broccoli dish, it’s so d**m good! Don’t ever get take it off the menu! Can’t wait to come back and down it all over again. Cheers! -B

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  8. Outstanding

    Raleigh

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience, and the server was outstanding! Highly recommended — Great cocktails and food!!

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  9. Vanessa

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Campfire is a consistent experience in going above and beyond with service, food, and atmosphere. We’ve been going for the past 2 years and have never had a bad experience. Thank you, Campfire team!

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  10. Stella

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great! Delicious cocktails, broccoli is an obvious choice and never disappoints, the smoked olives and brisket on this season’s menu were very good

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fabulous dinner, the broccoli appetizer was amazing and the brisket so tender. But the best part was the fabulous staff who were so warm and attentive. From the checkin to the table staff to Cynthia, our waitress,everyone treated us like family! We will definitely be back!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best server I've ever had in my life. I would recommend this place to anyone.

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  13. ScottM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was outstanding. Jason is as good as it gets. Ryan also did a nice job assisting. Food was coursed perfectly and everything tasted wonderful. The burrata was so well composed and I highly recommend ordering. The broccoli was unique and definitely large enough to share with 4 people. The S’mores were a nice touch to finish off a great experience. We’ll be back. Nice to visit a restaurant that understands what good service is all about!

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  14. Rico

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place! Highly recommended. Great food, great drinks, and wonderful service.

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  15. MarkC

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Broccoli appetizer and fish entree were both very good. Brisket was burnt and overcooked, polenta was tasty. Nice atmosphere and good service.

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  16. ScottK

    Minneapolis

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s always a pleasure to have outstanding, attentive service that matches the high quality of the food. These days, it is also rare to have that experience. Thank you for making the evening a memorable one without a glitch or reason for complaint. We loved the roasted fare and the unique choices, including the very creative S’Mores dessert. The open kitchen was a site to behold - reminiscent of The Bear, but of course much superior!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food! The food for the kids was really good as well. Made reservation through open table and we were sat with minimal wait. Can’t wait to go again and enjoy the amazing food.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it: Quail, oysters, Burrata, broccoli, lobster, lamb neck and Smores 😍😍😇

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  19. BobbiD

    Portland

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Off the charts…. Cannot say enough about the amazing dining experience we had last night.

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  20. peeper

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    Food tasted like they added vinegar to almost everything. The broccoli, highly recommend by our server, appeared to be burned and tasted the same, so unappetizing when served. Very strange over spiced food and extremely pricey. Both me and my date give it 1/2 star.

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  21. JenS

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    We’ve been fans for years- but unfortunately the food this time was good but not amazing . The famous char grilled broccoli was a bit on the soggy side- and not as tasty as we remembered. The chicken was great but the market fish was ok- a bit too soupy in sauce…overall 3 stars sorry this time around

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is outstanding, portions on the smaller side but we still left super full. Alana was a fantastic server!

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  23. peoplez

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Great place to hang out with friends or family. I don’t drink , but the selection with my business companions found it to be amazing. I found the food selection good, however was disappointed in the brisket that I ordered. It was surprisingly dry. For a fatty cut, that’s pretty hard to do. Still tender to eat though so I can overlook that. My colleague ordered the chicken and that looked amazing and he said it was good. We ordered oysters, oat bread, broccoli, and carrots for appetizers. All decent. But no wow factor for me. Service throughout the night was amazing. So big plus there. The ambience is fun and lively. Just wish the food was better looking. Smores and cheesecake did live up to expectations!

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  24. AlexaN

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Campfire has quickly become one of our favorite restaurants as new residents in San Diego! Food is off the charts, cocktails are delicious, servers are friendly and attentive.

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  25. NickR

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great place. Super friendly staff. Was given lots of recommendations. The drinks were well made. Very impressed. Was in town visiting out of state. Will be back again. Highly recommend eating here.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been to Campfire before but booked the experience for 7 people for a birthday and everything was incredible. There’s a preset menu but they included additional complimentary plates and drinks and worked with our specific dietary needs. It was such a lovely evening and it will continue to be our restaurant of choice in the area!

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  27. JenniferD

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    brisket was burned on the edges and kinda dry but the broccoli is as amazing as always!

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  28. KelliG

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Outstanding food and service in an unfussy atmosphere. Our favorite “special occasion” restaurant in Carlsbad!

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  29. sth18

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    This is a good restaurant with a few flaws. The food is generally excellent and tasty. We shared the fish of the day-seabass and it was outstanding with a nice portion. The carrots side dish was also wonderful. THE STARTER WAS A TOTAL RIP OFF> Hummus with raw vegetables for $18 with a tiny smear of delicious hummus. Not enough vegetables and no crackers for hummus. Of course, hummus was so small crackers were unnecessary. The restaurants cost for this item must have been about $.50. They should be ashamed of themselves. Also there was no salad item on the menu which is ridiculous. Put a nice big fancy salad for 2 on the menu. Service was absolutely fabulous!

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  30. JenniferN

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was fabulous and each person that visited our table had menu knowledge. Cozy atmosphere.

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  31. Janet

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing dinning experience. Kind friendly , and food was absolutely delightful and flavorful. Didn’t get many photos as we were busy eating and drinking. It’s family style so we ordered a bit of everything. My favorite was the crudo and the fish. The fish was burting with flavor.

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  32. Emily

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We got such wonderful treatment after quite a difficult night. And the broccoli did not disappoint!

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  33. Mpapa

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Slow service, slaty brisket, food and service was very dispointing and just overpriced. I highly do not reccommend this restaurant.

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  34. PeterR

    San Diego

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food is a cut above. Complaints: the bar was slow, and the spicing on the yams was over the top. Nevertheless, the concepts behind the food preparation are really good, and this remains a favorite spot for really interesting, delicious food.

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  35. Cris

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I think the restaurant is overrated. It’s good, but not amazing.

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  36. Kreiner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great dining experience at Campfire. Our server gave us her recommendations and they were all well-worth it (quail skewers / the signature broccoli / fish of the day). The ambience inside was buzzing, everything done very tastefully to suit the 'campfire' theme. The smell of the fire is strong enough you smell it walking up to the restaurant. Our staff were attentive, checking in frequently. While we had dedicated servers, we love the 'family' style where anyone would assist if you needed it. Definitely would come back!

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  37. EricC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was EXCELLENT, food was outstanding. I am newly GF and having so many options was so refreshing :) We will be back and soon!

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  38. Adri

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love coming to Campfire and introducing this restaurant to our friends! We have never been disappointed by the quality nor the selection of food and beverages offered. The staff went above and beyond in making the evening special since we were celebrating a birthday.

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  39. VictorV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best restaurant in San Diego. Original and delicious.

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  40. Kingdmmc

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptionally flavorful delicious food (must haves: quail skewers, kanpachi crudo and daily catch fish) and superb service. Excellent cocktails too (especially the Kentucky Crest). Fantastic dining experience.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Campfire using the Order Online button.

Campfire is rated 4.8 stars by 4602 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Campfire

2725 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008-1629

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Beech Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eric Bost
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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