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20|TWENTY, Carlsbad, CA

20|TWENTY

4 (1189)
$31 to $50
Californian
5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
Named for its picture-perfect views of the Pacific coastline, 20|TWENTY offers contemporary California cuisine that is globally inspired, yet locally sourced from within a 40-mile radius. At the helm of Chef Jason Luke, minimalistic dishes put fresh, seasonal ingredients at the forefront while maintaining flavorful profiles that embrace Southern California’s coastal palette. Do not miss our brunch on Sundays from 10AM - 2PM, bottomless mimosas $18!
Complimentary Valet Parking

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, International, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 6:30 am–11:00 am Sun 6:30 am–9:30 am Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Timothy Ralphs
  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Cross street
    Cannon Road
  • Parking details
    We have a self-parking lot across the street without charge.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,189 people are saying

20|TWENTY 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

4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North San Diego

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
20|TWENTY offers a blend of "great location," "wonderful food," and a "civilized" ambiance, ideal for those seeking a quiet dining experience. While some guests experienced slow service and noted high prices, others praised the "amazing service" and appreciated the "lovely outdoor dining" overlooking the ocean.
1,189 Reviews
  1. Umeka VIP

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lobster pot pie was fantastic It was really great!

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  2. Marty VIP

    London40 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Average at best. They were incredibly inflexible with menu. Online menu said that offer a hamburger. The bar at the restaurant also served one. And yet they would not allow us to order one “Because everyone else would want one!” Really?

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  3. John D VIP

    San Diego21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Had to search for water repeatedly. Prices for food also way too high.

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  4. Brad

    San Diego2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food that was served for the brunch was decent, but way over-priced for what you received. It wasn't anything fancy or above and beyond for what they charged ($115 per person), just your basic buffet brunch cuisine (i.e. eggs to order, fruit, pastries, etc.). There was also a separate al la carte menu provided in case you didn't want the full buffet, or at least what we were led to believe. My family and I didn't want the full buffet, so, we ordered off of the al la carte menu and did NOT take anything from the buffet. When the bill came, the restaurant charged us for the full buffet price times 4 to our surprise! Waitress said that she felt bad charging us the full price, however, there was no disclosure when we sat down and they handed us the menu that the items on the menu were going to be charged as if we had the buffet. Why hand anyone an al la carte menu if they are going to be charged the same as the buffet?! Anyway, the restaurant did give us a discount, but we ended up having to pay $323 for two orders of chilaquiles, one small Belgian waffle, one order of eggs benedict (no sides with any of the meals) and a couple drinks. Of course there was a 24% service charge added on top of the whole bill plus tax, etc. Recommendation: go anywhere else for the same items and pay less. Also, most brunches/restaurants will NOT charge you the same for an al la carte menu as they do for the buffet.

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  5. Joshua

    Jacksonville1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was not made clear beforehand that the buffet was the only option for dining on Mother’s Day, costing $115 per person.

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  6. Lex

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good and I air staff was very nice. Just overpriced for brunch (pre fix menu)

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  7. Kristin

    San Diego2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This is not going to be pretty. I have been to 20/Twenty several times over the years as it has a pretty view and nice ambiance. Great experience in the past up until 5/11/25. We were able to make a reservation at 1:30pm on a Saturday. I was not aware they close at 2:30 to prepare for dinner. We had a great table to celebrate an early Mother’s Day. The lunch menu was very limited. We order drinks all came expect one. 15 mins later we were notified the ticket didn’t print and the bartender was working on it. We all ordered our food once the food came again the same person at the table did not receive their food. My Mom’s steak sandwich had a white/blond hair mixed in and was grossed out after that. We did not mention this to the waitress. As we all were about done then we were notified the missing plate was because the ticket was missed or ripped off. They removed the plate from the bill. I will not be coming back for food, drinks only. The food was subpar which was surprising.

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  8. Alice

    San Diego2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Despite what their website says - they do not serve brunch on Saturday. The restaurant was filled with dirty tables and the lunch menu was very limited - especially for a group looking to celebrate a First Communion with a brunch.

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  9. Brooke

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location. Wonderful food! Amazing service! Atmosphere was wonderful.

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  10. Judy

    Hawaii4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the Wedge salad with steak. It lacked the best parts of this salad …. Not much blue cheese. The pork bites were not flavorful and didn’t compare to crisp bacon that I’ve usually had. The steak was chewy and sinewy … My husband had the meatloaf which was very good with nice vegetables and good flavour

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FAQs

20|TWENTY offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 827-2500.

20|TWENTY is rated 4 stars by 1189 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for 20|TWENTY

5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cannon Road
  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 6:30 am–11:00 am Sun 6:30 am–9:30 am Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, International, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a self-parking lot across the street without charge.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Timothy Ralphs
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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