Campfire

Name: Campfire
Address: 2725 State St, Carlsbad, CA, United States, 92008-1629
Telephone: (760) 637-5121
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3804 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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 67 times today

Experiences are available.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 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
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

Large Party at Camp
$70.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
At Campfire, we do something special for all groups of 7-10 guests. Here’s how it works: Once all guests are here and cozy, everyone is invited to choose their own entree “from the hearth”. We'll take care of the rest, including a selection of starters for the table to share, vegetables to accompany the main course, and dessert to finish. If your group includes young children, please email hello@thisiscampfire.com for assistance with your booking. PLEASE NOTE, CANCELLATIONS MAY BE MADE UP TO 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE. SAME DAY CANCELLATIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REFUNDS. A 3% 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.

Popular dishes

Crudités$15.00
coal-roasted pistachio dip, spring vegetables
Oysters$16.00
warmed over the coals, salted butter, bone marrow, pickled mushrooms
Porridge Bread$8.00
whole wheat, rye, sea salt, butter
Crudo$17.00
amberjack, hearts of palm, avocado, soured green tomato, succulents
Lettuce$14.00
little gems, turnip, charred allium & buttermilk dressing, toasted seeds
Tartare$19.00
venison, capers, huckleberry, nasturtium, anise seed crisp bread
Roasted Broccoli$14.00
pimento cheese, hook's cheddar, blistered peppers, salt & vinegar chicharrón

From the Hearth

Spot Prawns
local waters, ember-roasted, fermented chili, seaweed
- Two$20.00
- Four$40.00
Cabrilla Grouper$28.00
grilled, pink celery, blood orange, anise hyssop
Chicken$27.00
pasturebird, charred, cider vinegar mop sauce, preserved ramps & green garlic
Duck$29.00
koji-aged, roasted breast, smoked cherry granola
Flat Iron$36.00
snake river farms, oak-grilled, cured daikon salt
Beef Rib$33.00
slowly smoked, black garlic, lime, puffed grains, torn herbs
Lamb Head$32.00
smoked in banana leaf, hoja santa, sweet onion, flatbread; limited availability

Vegetables

Beets & Carrots$13.00
fresh curds, pine, maple syrup, mustard seed
Charred Mushrooms$15.00
cornbread, ragout of bitter greens, white corn
Heirloom Beans$16.00
pork jowl, khorasan wheat, collards, smoked tomatoes, charred meyer lemon
Peaches$14.00
grilled over the embers, new crop potatoes, bee pollen, chamomile

Dessert

Yes, We Have S'mores$15.00
chocolate, mallow, graham
Berries$14.00
pickled roses, fluffy mascarpone

What 3,804 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Contemporary American
North San Diego
Fit for Foodies
North San Diego
Healthy
North San Diego
Vibrant Bar Scene

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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service!
R
Rusry11
San Diego
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
We celebrated our son and his girlfriend birthdays at the Campfire last night. Excellent service and ambiance. We ordered several different dishes and tried most of the items on the menu. Food quality great, portion sizes too small and overpriced.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friend was visiting from out of town for their birthday and we picked a great spot to show them. The staff had a birthday card ready which was so kind, and the place was a perfect fit for a relaxed but delicious meal. Ambiance was great, food was incredible, and definitely will recommend to others as it was recommended to us!
J
Justyns
Denver
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Victoria and Sam were delightful and professional servers. The food was delicious (esp. the broccoli and bread). Crudités good, but not special. But a terrific evening overall.
TG
TransplantGuy
Portland
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
One of the better restaurants in the greater San Diego area and a top three north country destination. Good for a casual night out or a celebration.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Sean was amazing and attentive! Very detailed descriptions of anything on the menu, and helpful with a dairy allergy.
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aussiemom
Las Vegas
101 reviews
vip
5.0
101 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We have dined here several times before but the place is definitely back now post COVID. We had a delightful dinner the other night. Great service, food, and vibes. Will be back! (Note: we do prefer inside seating since evenings tend to be cool in Carlsbad.)
LR
LauraR
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
We love this place! Service is always fantastic. The food and the drinks are amazing! The reason I’m not giving 5 stars ok the food is the chicken dish I had was just so so. Chicken was dry and the lentils underneath needed to be cooked a little longer for my taste. Otherwise, this is one of our favorite restaurants!
SB
SteveB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was fantastic! We look forward to going again soon
c
capitano
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience4
A lot of fun
CR
ChipR
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience3
Overhyped and way overpriced🤷‍♂️😣 Service was good. Limited wine list. Fish overcooked. Will not be going back.
MB
MattB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome Food! And Great service! Have already recommended to a friend.
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Live2eat
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience2
Disappointing dining experience. The food was good not great. The brisket was a little dry. The eggplant had a bitter tone and the meal in general lacked salt. The servers were friendly and knowledgeable; but the restaurant seemed understaffed for a BUSY Saturday night. Two small spiders fell from the ceiling onto my husband and he walked through a spider web on his way to the restroom. We gave the manager a heads up and she seemed to think it was no big deal, explaining they are close to a marsh. She was glad he was not injured 🤣 Maybe spider go with the camping theme. I will say my cocktail was amazing.
K
Kst713
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food We have been going here for years Never disappoints
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow, another great experience at Campfire. Jason was our server and he couldn’t have been more helpful and attentive. It was our daughters bday and they gave her a card signed by all of the staff. What a really nice thing to do and it meant a lot to her. The food was excellent. We had brisket, which was amazing, ours wasn’t dry at all, it was perfect and we used a spoon to cut it! We had oysters which were great, octopus and chicken, both were excellent, beets and broccoli both, superb. We had s’mores and cheesecake for dessert along with a really good chocolate bomb for the bday girl which they gave us on the house. We had some of their cocktails too, we took Jason’s suggestions and they didn’t disappoint. I think the fresh juices make the difference with their drinks and it’s why they’re so delicious. Just a super meal with excellent service, of course we’ll be back.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Elias was our waiter and Brandon helped us out. Both were PHENOMENAL! All smiles and great teamwork. Exceptional food.
LT
LarissaT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! Service was excellent and we had a lot of fun
DJ
DanaJ
San Diego
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Second time here. I wanted to bring my daughter and her boyfriend this time. They loved it, both ambiance and food. We ordered the oysters-Smokey and different, crudo-very fresh with light veggies that went well with it and the pork rillette-delicious on wood fired bread. Also, got the sea bass-not my fav compared to the fish I got last time. It was good but not fantastic. We also got the octopus and brisket. The polenta was smooth and tasty- best I’ve had so far.
LL
LobsterLover
New England
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Limited menu so check it out online before going. Broccoli and special birthday dessert were the best things. Fish was a little bland. S’mores were cute but expensive for what you get. More about the presentation. Service was absolutely outstanding. We didn’t have drinks.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food & service was impeccable!
KN
KelseyN
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
Restaurant is very cool, drinks were good. Food was not amazing and for the price, you expect “out of this world”. Will go back for an app and a cocktail but probably not a full dinner
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and excellent service. It is one of the best meals we’ve had locally! Loved the oysters, broccoli, octopus, tomahawk…and I can’t say enough about the S’mores over the coals! It was a fantastic finish to an outstanding meal that is Michelin star-worthy!
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URwhatUeat
Washington DC
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The menu choices were great!!!! Have not stopped thinking about the oysters or the ahi tuna…..fabulous!!!!
M
Mark
San Diego
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
The overall experience was good but not in relation to the price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a three course from their late summer menu, it is a must try! We shared the Tomahawk from Snake River Farms (48oz!!!) and it was exquisite. We will be back to try their next seasonal menu!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Anniversary
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SharonH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was very delicious and the servers were very helpful. We've heard a lot about this place, and so glad we finally tried it.
SS
SummerS
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love taking colleagues and customers to Campfire! Always a great unique experience with amazing food, drinks and service.
LF
LoriF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Please get some fans or ceiling fans for around the tables. The flies were terrible last night. But….the food was excellent.
E
Escondidofoodie
Los Angeles
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience2
My husband ordered the brisket and had to send it back because it was dry. My friend and I both ordered Sea Bass and it was fishy and didn’t have the flaky texture of Sea bass. I couldn’t even eat mine. My friends husband had the chicken and it was moist and very good. Dinner prices were between $36 and $40 per plate and appetizers and Vegas were another $15 to $18. Our bill with a couple of drinks per person was about $85 per person which was totally not worth the quality of the entrees. Service was very good however our table was so close to the two tables on each side of us that we felt like we were at a communal table. Needless to say we won’t be back.
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FrancescaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience. Fantastic food, drinks and ambience. Best dining experience in a while. Thank you!
CC
CorinneC
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service and ambiance was great and their energy is so amazing every time I come here. Love this restaurant
JB
JoanieB
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience2
As an older patron i thought the noise level was quite excessive. My friends and i had a very difficult time hearing one another. The service was good and the food was good but the whole experience was very negatively impacted by the noise
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Chirp
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fantastic dinner for our family. Food and cocktails were delicious, service was excellent and pacing was good—everything was delivered promptly and we never felt like we were sitting around waiting for the next course. It was my parents’ anniversary, and they sent us a card and provided some after-dinner treats to make the evening extra special. They had accommodations for our toddler and a car seat holder for our infant…easy place to bring the whole family. Will definitely return!
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Vetgirl
Jacksonville
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food. Server was attentive and knowledgeable. Very good meal.
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Lonesoul
Los Angeles
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent, but way too hot inside the restaurant. We got bitten by mosquitos.Awesome cocktail menu. Service was impeccable.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came back a year later and was even better than the last. Had same server. Very committed to great friendly accommodating service. Food to say the least is nothing short of delicious. Ill be back!
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Jenna
E. Tennessee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Campfire was a really awesome experience. From the quality and uniqueness of the food to the aesthetic experience. It’s definitely a place to revisit!
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IvanG
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a lovely dinner at Campfire. The food was good (although some portion sizes where too large for our taste) and maybe a little bit salty. That being said, we had a delightful time. Servers where kind but not too overbearing. The drinks were great as well.
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Anthony
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience and wonderful food. Drinks were also a highlight.

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

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

Campfire is rated 4.7 stars by 3804 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 67 times today

Experiences are available.

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2725 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008-1629

Additional information

Cross street
Beech Ave.
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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

Website
http://www.thisiscampfire.com/
Phone number
(760) 637-5121

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Large Party at Camp

Roasted Broccoli

Oysters

Chicken

Kindling

Crudités$15.00

Oysters$16.00

Porridge Bread$8.00

Crudo$17.00

Lettuce$14.00

Tartare$19.00

Roasted Broccoli$14.00

From the Hearth

Spot Prawns

Cabrilla Grouper$28.00

Chicken$27.00

Duck$29.00

Flat Iron$36.00

Beef Rib$33.00

Lamb Head$32.00

Vegetables

Beets & Carrots$13.00

Charred Mushrooms$15.00

Heirloom Beans$16.00

Peaches$14.00

Dessert

Yes, We Have S'mores$15.00

Berries$14.00

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