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Campfire, Carlsbad, CA
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Campfire

$30 and under
American
2725 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008-1629

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
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.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Eric Bost

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Plate2022

From the OpenTable editors: This massive open-flame restaurant charmed diners with fire pits, a wall decorated with camping gear, and warm communal vibes when it opened in 2016. It still has powerhouse status thanks to an excellent craft cocktail program and seasonal wood-fired masterpieces, which could include fire-roasted octopus with green harissa or smoked coffee-rubbed brisket.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:59 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–11:59 pm Sun 4:00 pm–11:59 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Experiences

  • Campfire Party

    $96.00 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 $80 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. Tax and 20% Gratuity applied at checkout.

What 5,539 people are saying

Campfire reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    American

  • North San Diego

    Best Overall

  • North San Diego

    Best Service

  • North San Diego

    Innovative

  • North San Diego

    Hot spot

  • North San Diego

    American

  • North San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Campfire in Carlsbad offers an incredible dining experience with "amazing food," "fantastic service," and a "cool campy casual vibe." Guests rave about the broccoli and cornbread as must-try dishes. The inventive menu and creative cocktails make it ideal for special occasions. The energetic atmosphere adds to its charm.
5,539 Reviews
  1. Carrie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food here is always excellent! We love Campfire. Seemed like it took a while to get our food but we were a party of 6 and I made a late reservation

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  2. Richard VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place with amazing food and warm, knowledgeable staff.

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  3. Carmen

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! We had the porridge bread to start, pork belly and broccoli as appetizers or they call it the Kindling, both were so tasty. The main dish, or The Fire, we had the pork chop. It so good! But last but not least was our favorite, the Baked Alaska! Highly recommend trying out this place. Service was great also!

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  4. Brian VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Innovative menu, fresh ingredients, great taste! Service was terrific. A great place to celebrate a birthday. Hospitable recognition by all the staff with a delicious surprise piece of cake!

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  5. Kristine

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely satisfied with our meal and with the service. Every dish was packed with flavor. Service was amazing, everyone was friendly and attentive.

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  6. Judy

    San Diego11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun atmosphere and nice personable servers. Food was tasty. Price point is high for the quantity and the substance (e.g., $9 for 6 rolls of "porridge bread" where most restaurants serve complimentary bread, $22 for crudo that was tasty but 4 small irregularly shaped pieces of tuna). Between that and 45 minutes of waiting for any food at all, it didn't impress me enough to want to return.

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  7. Marie VIP

    Utah11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our dinner was fantastic! The food, the service, our table - can't wait to go back! I highly recommend the Charred Broccoli, the Blueberry Thyme Cornbread and the S'Mores.

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  8. Deb

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, especially the broccoli! The s’mores fun and delish!

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  9. Gina

    California Central Coast22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well worth every bit of the value/money! Excellent drinks, staff and order the broccoli 🥦

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  10. Sally VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We aways have a great experience at Campfire. Food is great and we like to share.

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Campfire is rated 4.9 stars by 5539 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.
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–11:59 pm Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–11:59 pm Sun 4:00 pm–11:59 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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