Restaurants

It’s all here in Carlsbad. Award-winning restaurants that are constantly reinventing the way we eat to street food classics that magically whisk you back to your childhood. No matter your tastes or budget, Carlsbad offers a wealth of options that overflow with flavor and style, as well as happily fuel your next fun-filled eating adventure.

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Al's Cafe in the Village

Al's Cafe in the Village

One of Carlsbad's local traditions for visitors coming to this California coastal community is breakfast or lunch at Al's Café in the Village. This is hometown diner-style food. Most likely, Al will be there with his trademark smile, a welcoming handshake and the BEST home-made fudge around.  Al even offers samples!

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Armenian Cafe

Cuisines: African, Armenian, Delicatessen, Greek, Hamburgers, Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Pizza, Turkish, Healthy

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Beach City Smoothies

Beach City is more than just a smoothie shop, it's a great place for lunch! Beyond Delicious... Incredibly Nutritious!

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Bellefleur Restaurant

Serving Sunday Champagne Brunch with an omlet bar and carving station, daily happy hour specials and bar menu, banquet services and an extensive wine list to go along with all the delicious house specialities.

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Bistro West

Bistro West is a new concept that features an extensive menu of chef-driven Contemporary Comfort Food. By creating everything on the menu in-house from only the highest quality and freshest ingredients, we promise to provide our guests with a fantastic culinary experience.

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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Our menu features BJ’s own delicious, innovative spin on your favorite foods, including deep dish pizzas, salads, sandwiches, pastas, steaks, baby back ribs and so much more. And of course, everything tastes better with BJ’s own handcrafted beer.

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Blendz - fun fresh food

The Blendz Experience means that each and every crew member will do everything they can possibly do, to ensure that you, the guest, leave our locations having an even better day than when you came in.

Blue Fire Grill

BlueFire Bar & Grill

Whether it is an intimate affair for two, a celebration, a family gathering, or just a wonderful time spent with friends, memories are often created during a meal. Specializing in local farm-to-table cuisine, Chef Greg Frey Jr. is passionate about bringing local ingredients to BlueFire Grill for patrons to enjoy.


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Board & Brew

Board & Brew offers specialty and grilled sandwiches, salads and soup. Enjoy a local microbrew with your meal. Catering is also available.
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Caldo Pomodoro Restaurant

Welcome to Caldo Pomodoro, located in the heart of Carlsbad Village on the corner of State and Grand, Caldo Pomodoro serves up North County's finest Italian fare with exciting dishes and unique ambiance. At Caldo Pomodoro, every dish is created with old fashion Sicilian zest. Family Owned & Operated Since 1991.

 

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California Bistro at Park Hyatt Aviara

This light and airy restaurant at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort offers al fresco terraces overlooking the pristine fairways of the golf course.
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Canyons

Located inside the new Crossing at Carlsbad clubhouse you will find the fun and inviting, Canyons restaurant. Open for breakfast and lunch daily, with full bar service, Canyons offers unmatched views of Carlsbad and its surrounding natural beauty.

Carlsbad Beach Bistro

When staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad you'll enjoy freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner is offered daily in the Carlsbad Beach Bistro.
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Carlsbad Danish Bakery

A hidden secret great seating area to relax with the best danish in the city, all handmade fresh daily quality like that is hard to find.

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Casa de Bandini

We have created a new, second-generation Casa de Bandini reminiscent of Mexico's beautiful and festive haciendas with overtones of our original restaurants at The Forum at Carlsbad. Enjoy fresh, delicious cuisine and the lively sound of mariachis, in an environment showcasing many beautiful facets of Mexican culture.

CATCH

Welcome to CATCH Carlsbad. Sustainable Seafood, top notch Sushi, Boutique wines, Martini's and an extensive Collection of Sakes

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Chin's Szechwan Cuisine

Chin's Szechwan Restaurants have been serving the kSan Diego area since 1984 and has been voted "Best Chinese Food" for 21 consecutive years.  Chin's has 11 locations in San Diego County area and one in Hawaii.
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Coyote Bar & Grill

Restaurant and bar with entertainment. Southwestern cuisine, over 100 tequilas, live entertainment nightly, outdoor patio with open fire pits.
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Dini's Bistro

Our beautiful sunset view is one of the many reasons to visit Dinis by the sea. Our patio is sure to have a colorful crowd of locals and visitors every sunset! Dinis by the sea has become a landmark in the North County area.
Don's Country Kitchen

Don's Country Kitchen

Don's is a classic diner, with efficient quick service, some counter seats, a few booths, and a some outdoor tables that are usually full to take advantage of the clement atmosphere of downtown Carlsbad. 

Flying Elephant Pub and Grill

Welcome to Flying Elephant Pub & Grill, the premier live music and entertainment venue in North County, San Diego. Come in for savory burgers, cheesy pizzas, loaded tater tots, Elephant bites, vegan chili, and even chicken & waffles!
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Fresco Trattoria & Bar

Enjoy wonderfully authentic food and ambiance in the main dining room, casual bar or the warm inviting patio. Leone D’Arcangelo and his family look forward to welcoming you to the restaurant.

Grand Deli

New York style deli serving outstanding breakfasts, numerous hot sandwiches, soups, burgers, fresh salads and fabulous coffee, espresso, cappuccino. Located in downtown Carlsbad, CA.
Gregorio's Italian Restaurant

Gregorio's Italian Restaurant

We sell delicious, fresh, Italian food made with traditional recipes.
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Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot

Discover North County's exciting new bistro and wine spot. Ignite is the comfortable new gathering place with a passion for exciting food and wine, at friendly prices.
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Joey's Smokin' BBQ

Joey’s Smokin’ BBQ is a quick-serve Memphis style barbeque restaurant specializing in authentic southern recipes with a Southern California taste. Joseph and Cristina Maggiore opened their first location in Carlsbad, CA in January of 2005.
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Las Olas Mexican Food

Our Carlsbad location, established in 2003 is in the heart of old Carlsbad has convenient and ample parking directly behind the restaurant. Fantastic Margaritas and fresh Mexican Food served by a friendly staff, all within an easy walk to beach, downtown shops and the Carlsbad Train Station make this a really great destination.

Mas Fina Cantina

Centrally located in the beautiful downtown district of Carlsbad California, Mas Fina Cantina is your local neighborhood restaurant and full service bar.
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Mediterranean Cafe

A unique, truly one-of-a-kind café, featuring an eclectic range of Southern- European and Middle-Eastern cuisine with a So-Cal twist, our healthy, delectable menu is sure to delight both meat-lover and vegetarian alike.

Miguel's Cocina

Opening in April 2012!

For a north-of-the-border outing that feels more like an international vacation, spend some time at Miguel's Cocina and let it become clear why this Carlsbad favorite is regarded as autentico!

 

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Naked Café

Healthy breakfast and lunch served by a friendly staff.
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Nozomi Japanese Fusion Restaurant

You can feel the harmony when you walk into Nozomi’s soothing Zen interior. Each of the three floors represents an area of Japan. The lower floor is the Yoko Hama-Ocean setting with a waterfall turtle pond.
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O'Sullivan's Irish Pub & Restaurant

We are located in the "Heart" of Carlsbad Village. Our friendly staff serves customers a range of traditional Irish fayre as well as a variety of salads, burgers, steaks, and chicken & seafood items.
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Ocean House

Fine Dining and Entertainment. Carousel room & American bar & cafe. Nightly live entertainment.

On The Tracks Brewery

Welcome to OTT. We specialize in Ales, Ports and Stouts, the Darker Side of beer. We brew in the Scottish and English style. Our beers are handcrafted and environmentally responsible.
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P.F. Chang's China Bistro

At P.F. Chang’s we are committed to providing you with an exceptional dining experience every time you walk through our doors. Each dish on our menu is prepared to order using the freshest and highest quality ingredients.
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Paon Restaurant & Wine Bar

Paon restaurant offers California cuisine with French influences. Beautiful patio dining, elegant Art Deco in intimate dining setting. Private dining available in handsome club environment.
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Relm. Wine & Beer Bistro

Café - Wine Bar - Educational Classes - Special Events - Happy Hour

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza is known for its award winning gourmet pizzas, tapas, salads, pastas and signature Messy Sundae. Sammy's Woodfired Pizza has 17 locations throughout Las Vegas and Southern California.
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Senor Grubby's

Fresh authentic mexican food made with fresh ingredients. Always. Right in the heart of Carlsbad Village.

Submarina

Californians are a little different. That's why there's Submarina. We do things a little differently, too.

Sushi Taisho Restaurant

Sushi Taisho is located upstairs in the Village Faire Shopping Center in the heart of Carlsbad Village. Since 1989, Taisho has proudly provided great food and excellent customer service.

The Counter Custom Built Burgers

Step into The Counter® and you’re greeted with a clipboard and an extensive list of fresh mouth-watering ingredients that allow you to build your own gourmet burger. Our 312,120+ different burger combinations make every burger as unique as each customer.
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The Daily News Cafe

Just steps away from the beach, we are located on the southwest corner of Carlsbad Village Drive and Carlsbad Boulevard. Join us for breakfast or lunch. We serve breakfast all day because our customers demanded it!

Tip Top Meats & European Deli

Since 1967, Tip Top has provided Carlsbad, CA with the very best meat and poultry available.

Tuscany Ristorante

Tuscany's offers the best Italian food, steaks, and wine available in the seaside resort of La Costa and Carlsbad. Tuscany's bar, dinning room, and private room are ideal for a relaxing lunch, an intimate dinner or a night out on the town.

Twenty/20 Grill & Wine Bar

Named for the picture-perfect, panoramic views of the Pacific coastline visible from its patio, Twenty/20 Grill & Wine Bar at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa offers an elegant, yet casual dining experience that caters to a wide range of tastes. The menu features new vineyard cuisine, native ingredients infused with new modern recipes.

Vintage Bistro

Vintage Bistro offers patrons a truly unique dining experience. Centrally located on State Street in the heart of Carlsbad Village, our classic French cuisine. is just two blocks from the Pacific Ocean.
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Vivace at Park Hyatt Aviara

Our signature Italian restaurant offers interpretations of regional cuisine. The atmosphere is subtly sophisticated, with a fireplace and views of the golf course and cliffs overlooking the ocean, which you can enjoy while dining on our terrace or at a window-side table.

West Steak and Seafood

Since opening our doors in December 2005, West Steak and Seafood in Carlsbad has become a favored dining venue. The secret, a desire to simply make you happy...