Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Name: Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Address: 1 Ponto Road, Carlsbad, CA, United States, 92011
Telephone: (760) 683-5500
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

4.2

965 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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Local. Coastal. Unexpected.
Innovative yet understated California cuisine, expertly crafted seasonally with fresh SoCal ingredients and offering stunning sunsets and pristine Pacific Ocean views. Enjoy local craft brews and Signature Cocktail creations as well as a regional & international wine list to complete an elevated dining experience.

Happy Hour every day from 4:00PM-6:00PM, Wine Wednesdays with half-off select bottles from 4:00PM-9:00PM & live music on Sunday nights from 6:00PM-8:00PM, for the summer season starting May 22, 2022!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 4, 2022

9:30 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(760) 683-5500

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Californian, American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 683-5500
Website
https://www.chandlerscarlsbad.com/?y_source=1_Mjg5MTMwOTctODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Chandler's is great for business meetings, wedding rehearsals, intimate celebrations, private dinners or conferences.
Private party contact
Betty Alvarado: (760) 683-5511

Location
1 Ponto Road Carlsbad, CA 92011
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Cross street
Highway 101 and Ponto Road
Parking details
Free Self Serve or $5 Valet Parking available.
Public transit
We're just a 5 min ride from the Coaster stop in Carlsbad, CA
Entertainment
Need a tune to groove by? Stop in Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights this summer! We are featuring live music from local artists every week on the sunset terrace. Enjoy happy hour starting at 3pm, with the tunes going from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. To check out the full line up, visit ChandlersCarlsbad.com.See you there!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Kale Caesar Salad$13.00
aged shaved parmesan, cracked peppercorn, croutons
Garden Salad$14.00
local greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, shredded carrots, radish & balsamic
Shortrib Flatbread$18.00
alfredo sauce, caramelized onions, arugula, parmsean cheese, balsalmic glaze
Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos$18.00
beer battered or grilled, flour tortillas, cabbage, cilantro guacamole, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, lime, salsa
Impossible Burger$17.00
vegan pub sauce, daiya cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, toasted bun, 50/50 fries
Bacon Jalapeño Burger$18.00
signature brisket blend patty, bacon jalapeño jam, smoked cheddar cheese, crispy fried onions, butter leaf lettuce, tomato, toasted Amish bun
Shrimp Nachos
house made jack queso, blackened shrimp, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, with fire roasted salsa, gf
- $$20.00
Coconut Shrimp
lemon garlic aioli, cabbage slaw, mae ploy
- $$17.00

What 965 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North San Diego
Scenic View

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lynng
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Beautiful setting overlooking the ocean. Excellent service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall1food2service1ambience4
The hostess was crappy test her for the very nice was not knowledgeable have to table it finished her food before the other half receive theirs
CT
ChrisT
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, especially the mussels, and great service. Nice ocean view and outdoor seating
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience4
Service was great. Food was very simple. The 12oz steak is exactly what it sounds like. No sides. Ordered medium and came out well done. Dry thin chewy simple. Only highlight was the mushrooms and caramelized onions on top. Won’t be returning.
AG
AndreaG
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We spent the day at resort for our anniversary and had dinner there as well. The food, service and ambiance was great! We will definitely return.
F
Fizzle
Orange County
35 reviews
vip
2.0
35 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience5
Waiter used to be bartender at Islands and it shows. Spent most of the time talking and not taking care of basics- like bringing out food…flatware or even another glass of wine
SM
ScottM
Los Angeles
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience4
The location is excellent and our server Jose was exceptional. The food was superb. Problem, the portions were comically small. It took all of 4 bites to finish my tiny portion of sea bass. My wife who is a very lite eater at 5’1 and 110 had the octopus which was fantastic but again finished in a few bites. Just charge more and don’t try so hard on portion control.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Everything was great but you need to update the menu online. I planned this dinner for my sister who is vegan. Online showed a veggie stack item that was great to order besides a burger. When we get there it was no longer on the menu, but the chef said he can still make it. Almost got disappointed. Other than that, food was great .
T
Taylor
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and amazing service! Austin was our server and he pointed out excellent menu items. Other staff were very kind and the two managers Kaitlyn and Kelly are always great! Overall great restaurant with great views and food! Will definitely be returning :)
RE
RobynE
San Diego
13 reviews
vip
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall2food3service4ambience2
Misleading ambiance- photos showed deck with ocean view - looked amazing. In reality - little concrete patio with zero personality abutting the road - yes ocean can be seen but it was no fabulous setting… very disappointed. Food good. Waiter was great - but I would not bother going there ever again.
EM
EricM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
As a returning customer to Chandler's, the positive experience I've always had there keeps me coming back. Enjoy the patio tables with the ocean view near the fire pit- my favorite spot. The staff is always courteous, friendly and knowledgeable about the latest menu choices. The food is good and reasonably priced for the quality of dining experience and location.
a
auhelassiram
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing cocktails, delicious food, and beautiful views. Service was excellent and the menu was very affordable for how upscale it feels! Can’t wait to go back!
CL
ChristineL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service . View was perfect. Will be back for sure!
HZ
HeddiZ
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience4
The food was just not that great not a lot of menu options for Father’s Day I thought it would be a lot better. I would not recommend this place or go back again.
BB
BruceB
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience4
Way too much noise forus. Servers very busy, too busy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Food was good but not the quality we were expecting. View was amazing.
RB
RobertB
Las Vegas
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
limited menu but still good choices. Great views. Casual with good beer choices.
CR
ChrisR
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience3
Waited 45 minutes for breakfast and then they said they don’t have breakfast only lunch since it was now lunch on Sunday. Could have told us that before we waited almost an hour. We were staying at the hotel and it is the only restaurant. Need smarter people at the hostess station
CM
CaseyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Waiter was fabulous, appetizers and my aim meals were delish.
SS
SusanS
Seattle
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I went for breakfast recently. We were not guests of the resort. Everything was wonderful and we will come again.
KW
KirstenW
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience5
The food was really subpar. The quality of meat, the dressings. And especially for the price! Would never recommend! It’s a gorgeous setting so it’s really unfortunate that the food doesn’t match the view or the price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Romantic getaway. Excellent service and food while watching the sunset.
IB
IBaez
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for an early dinner and the drinks, food and atmosphere were great! Always enjoy our meals at Chandler’s.
DA
DavidA
Palm Springs
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Limited menu for seaside restaurant.
JM
JordanM
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff were great and went out of their way to wish my daughter a happy birthday. The restaurant is situated close to beach access as well, so great place to grab a bite and then stroll along the shore.
JB
JeffreyB
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Had the red snapper it was incredible. The cheesecake with carrot sauce was amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of my favorite restaurants- food is delicious, staff and servers are professional and gracious. The ocean view-across the street. Perfect!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and view. Will definitely return for another nice dinner.
AD
AdrianD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very romantic place with a great ambience right next to the ocean!
BD
BillD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambience with outside (heaters/fireplaces) & inside seating overlooking the ocean. Seafood dish was very good. Service was excellent provided by Bridgette. Would eat here again - not your typical hotel restaurant - a big step up.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Breathtaking sunset view and enjoy live music, the bacon jalapeno burger and mussels are delicious. Overall service was excellent, we really enjoyed our visit
TF
TimF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Good dinner with an amazing view and fun atmosphere with live music. We’ll be back
WA
WAYNEM
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wonderful setting and great food. Balanced menu as far as price, some expensive items and some very moderately priced items.
KL
KentL
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The service was outstanding. The waiter knew the menu and made great recommendations. The food came quickly and the waiter was attentive, and available when we wanted something, but not intrusive. The food was also very good in just the right quantities.
TG
TaylorG
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a great atmosphere and menu!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
The food was very nice for a hotel restaurant, and I liked the options on the cocktail list. The servers were clearly overwhelmed and trying to move quickly, which led to a pretty poor service experience. About a quarter of my cocktail was spilled on the tray on the way to my table, and the server did not offer to replace the drink. I ended up not ordering a glass of wine with my entree because the server was in motion as soon as he placed down the plates. We waited a long time after eating the entree for the server to come back around, and the coffee I ordered with my dessert got completely forgotten.
RM
RMLang
San Diego
35 reviews
vip
2.0
35 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience1
The kitchen needs to do better on how to cook a steak. We ordered the 12oz new york med rare received medium well. But the wedge salad was excellent. Very noisy lot of kids very tired and winery. Not a date night place less you go very late.
RM
RMLang
San Diego
35 reviews
vip
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience3
Breakfast on the patio is quiet and a view. Place has a lot of kids but it is attached to a resort.
CT
ChrisT
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Spent the weekend at the resort and ate breakfast, lunch and dinner there. Every meal was delicious, and the service friendly and efficient.
AL
AngieL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesomeness- total experience was great! Will be back….

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 683-5500.

Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa is rated 4.2 stars by 965 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 4, 2022

9:30 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(760) 683-5500

Google Map for Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

1 Ponto Road Carlsbad, CA 92011

Additional information

Cross street
Highway 101 and Ponto Road
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Cuisines
Californian, American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Free Self Serve or $5 Valet Parking available.
Public transit
We're just a 5 min ride from the Coaster stop in Carlsbad, CA
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
Need a tune to groove by? Stop in Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights this summer! We are featuring live music from local artists every week on the sunset terrace. Enjoy happy hour starting at 3pm, with the tunes going from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. To check out the full line up, visit ChandlersCarlsbad.com.See you there!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.chandlerscarlsbad.com/?y_source=1_Mjg5MTMwOTctODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(760) 683-5500
Private party facilities
Chandler's is great for business meetings, wedding rehearsals, intimate celebrations, private dinners or conferences.
Private party contact
Betty Alvarado: (760) 683-5511

Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Shrimp Nachos

Mussels

Coconut Shrimp

Menu

All Day Menu

Kale Caesar Salad$13.00

Garden Salad$14.00

Shortrib Flatbread$18.00

Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos$18.00

Impossible Burger$17.00

Bacon Jalapeño Burger$18.00

Shrimp Nachos

Coconut Shrimp

What 965 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Sort by

Filters

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa restaurant rated?

Is Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information