Carlsbad restaurants you'll love
Top restaurants in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad is known for Carlsbad City Beach, Legoland California, and The Flower Fields garden. There are plenty of ways to work up an appetite in Carlsbad, from swimming to exploring. Once you’re ready for a bite to each you can choose from anything your taste buds may be craving. Steak, seafood, Italian cuisine, and more are all available in the metropolis known as Carlsbad.
Exit the San Diego freeway and you’ll find yourself in the middle of a food oasis. Decadent French food, Mexican cuisine, and quick takeout are all at your fingertips. Order to go and visit the vast beachfront or visit the downtown area for traditional Irish pubs, bars, grills, and more. There are many locations perfect for family dinners and trendy new restaurants to try for date night.
Enjoy the adventure of restaurants in Carlsbad when you explore the possibilities. Invite your friends for a night on the town or treat your co-workers to authentic soul food. Don’t miss out on happy hour. Choose from the incredible local wineries, extensive breweries, or shake it up with specialty mead. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the sights, tastes, and beverages of this beautiful coastal city.
Carlsbad's top cuisines
Must-try Carlsbad restaurants
PIZZA • CALZONES • SALADS
Knockout Pizza - Carlsbad
2937 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad
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Knockout Pie - 18" | $29.00 |
Bronx Red Pie - 18" | $29.00 |
Garlic Knots | $7.00 |
TACOS
Casero Taqueria
2674 Gateway Rd #195, Carlsbad
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**Al Pastor Taco | $4.95 |
Chili-rubbed pork cooked traditionally with onions, cilantro, salsa verde and fresh-cut pineapple. | |
**Pollo Asado Taco | $4.95 |
Wood-fired chicken thigh topped with onions, cilantro, guacamole and salsa verde. | |
**Guacamole | $10.95 |
Avocado • cilantro • tomato • onion • lime juice • homemade tortilla chips |
Primo Pizza & Pasta, LLC - 7110 Avenida Encinas Ste 103
7110 Avenida Encinas Ste 103, Carlsbad
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Primo Salad | $6.59 |
Mixed Greens, Tomato,Basil,Artichoke,Black olives,Fresh Mozzarella Cheese,Garlic powder,Italian Vinaigrette Dressing | |
Caesar Salad | $3.79 |
Romaine Lettuce,Parmesan Cheese,Croutons,Caesar Dressing. | |
12" Create Your Own | $13.99 |
BURRITOS • FISH AND CHIPS • TACOS • SEAFOOD • POKE
FISH DISTRICT - Carlsbad
2675 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad
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NEW ENGLAND CHOWDER | |
Clams, creme, potato, yellow onion, carrot, celery, parsley | |
UTENSILS/NAPKINS, please | $0.00 |
In an effort to be ocean-friendly, we will only provide utensils and napkins when requested. | |
BLACKENED SEARED AHI bowl | $14.00 |
(raw) Rice (or quinoa, add 1), blackened seared ahi tuna, lettuce-cabbage mix, tomato, ginger-teriyaki sauce, wasabi-aioli drizzle |
Torsap Thai Kitchen - Carlsbad
2668 Gateway Road, Suite 170, Carlsbad
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Curry Dumpling | $14.00 |
Steamed pork and veggie dumpling in our yellow curry sauce. | |
Vegetable Crispy Rolls | $14.00 |
Glass noodles wrapped with shitake mushroom, spring roll skin with side of sweet&sour sauce and lettuce. | |
Pad See You | $17.00 |
Thick rice noodle wok-fried + egg + broccolini W/ black soybean sauce + and choice of chicken or tofu |
Shoots Fish x Beer - 2956 Roosevelt Street
2956 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad
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San Miguel | $5.50 |
Ensenada Shrimp Shootz beer battered Mexican white shrimp, cabbage, yum yum sauce, cilantro Contains: shellfish, egg & gluten | |
Cheyne's OG Poke | $18.00 |
ahi. shoyu. sesame. cucumber. furikake. chili oil, seaweed salad, rice cake. *Gluten Free* Contains: soy, fish | |
Pescaderos | $5.50 |
market catch. cabbage slaw. shootz sauce. pickled veg. cilantro. habanero carrot. cotija. *Gluten free* Contains: egg & fish |
That Pizza Place
2622 El Camino Real B, Carlsbad
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Medium Cheese Pizza | $19.75 |
Cheese | |
XL Cheese Pizza | $29.75 |
Cheese | |
Large Cheese Pizza | $23.75 |
Cheese |
SMOKED SALMON • SALADS • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Beach Plum Kitchen
6971 El Camino Real, Carlsbad
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Breakfast Sandwich | $13.95 |
Scrambled cage-free eggs, baby spinach, applewood smoked bacon, tomato jam & smoked mozzarella cheese on grilled challah with a choice of breakfast potatoes or fresh fruit medley. | |
BLT | $11.50 |
Applewood smoked bacon, leaf lettuce, sliced tomato & mayo on sadie rose sourdough. Served with choice of organic mixed greens, fresh fruit medley, macaroni salad, house made potato chips or spicy beans. | |
CYO Omelet | $14.95 |
Choose any five ingredients - each additional item .75. Served with breakfast potatoes or fresh fruit & choice of coffee cake, muffin or bread. |
Kinaly Thai Restaurant
2508 El Camino Real, Carlsbad
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Pad See You | $12.95 |
Pan fried flat rice noodle with your choice of protein, egg, broccoli, carrot and sweet dark soy sauce. | |
Basil Stir-fry | $12.95 |
The most favorite entree in Thailand sauteed choice of meat with onion, bell pepper, carrot and basil leaves with sweet basil sauce. Served with thai jasmine rice. Add your own choice of protein to enjoy. | |
Thai Iced Tea | $6.00 |
Our all time favorites drinks Thai tea is a sweet and creamy, cold and refreshing drink. |
Hooked On Sushi - Carlsbad - Hooked on Sushi - Carlsbad
2508 El Camino Real, Carlsbad
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Red Line Roll | $16.50 |
[in] shrimp tempura, cream cheese, spicy tuna, deep fried [out] eel sauce, spicy mayo, sriracha (All rolls may contain sesame seeds & green onions.) | |
Homie Roll | $17.00 |
[in] shrimp tempura, crab [out] avocado, chopped panko-fried soft shell crab mixed w/ spicy mayo, eel sauce (All rolls may contain sesame seeds & green onions.) | |
Pink Lady Roll | $14.00 |
[in] spicy tuna, cucumber [out] tuna, avocado, captain sauce (All rolls may contain sesame seeds & green onions.) |
Felix’s BBQ with Soul
5671 Palmer Way, Carlsbad
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BABY BACK RIBS | $19.00 |
"All slow-cooked barbecue in our genuine hickory wood burning pit" Half rack-5 Bones, Full Rack- 10 Bones | |
SAMPLER PLATTER | $36.00 |
An appetizer big enough to share! Your choice of four meats & four sides. (Serves 2-3 people) | |
JIMMY LEE'S PULLED PORK SANDWICH | $14.00 |
Slow-smoked pork, Pulled, Piled high and topped with Coleslaw |
Tortilla Mia
2939 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad
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Tortilla Mia | $0.00 |
vegetable broth, slow simmered chicken, sliced seasonal veggies, avocado, topped with melted cheese and tortilla strips | |
Caesar Salad | $13.00 |
romaine and kale greens, pumpkin seeds, lemon zest, hard boiled egg, manchego cheese with caesar dressing | |
Ceviche | $17.00 |
lime marinated shrimp and white fish, red onion, tomato, avocado and fresh cilantro |
Cafe Sunfish
2262 Rutherford #102, Carlsbad
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G.O.A.T | $11.00 |
Roast beef, melted goat cheese, sweet potato chips, radish, micro greens, served on a toasted everything bagel | |
Classic Turkey | $11.45 |
House sriracha mayo, mustard, Turkey, avocado, romaine, tomato, provolone, on sourdough | |
Turkey, Egg & Pesto Sandwich | $9.50 |
Egg, turkey, pepper jack, pesto, tomato, micro greens, on a toasted english muffin |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen
6985 El Camino Real, Carlsbad
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Asian Chicken Salad | $14.95 |
grilled chicken, romaine, super greens, carrots, cucumbers, red bell peppers, orange wedges, crispy wonton skins & toasted almonds with sesame-hoisin dressing | |
Backyard BBQ | $13.95 |
sliced tri tip, caramelized onions, natural cheddar cheese, bbq sauce on a French roll | |
Tri Tip Entree | $18.95 |
with homemade tin leaf steak sauce & choice of 2 sides |
Pure Taco- Carlsbad Village
2742 State Street Suite 102, Carlsbad
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Pastor Taco* | $3.70 |
Chili rubbed pork cooked with diced onion, cilantro, fresh cut pineapple and salsa verde. | |
California Burrito* | $10.95 |
Grilled steak with crispy french fries, guacamole, Mexican cheese blend and salsa fresca | |
Green Currry Shrimp Taco* | $4.95 |
Grilled shrimp, organic grilled zucchini, organic green cabbage, Thai basil, mint, green curry and cilantro in a fresh flour tortilla |
The Plot Express - Carlsbad
2956 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad
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Plotato salad | $5.00 |
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Plot chickën bites – sauce flight | $9.00 |
(gluten, soy) | |
Chëësy truffle fries | $13.00 |
(nuts) |
The Wise Ox - TWO - La Costa
7750 EL CAMINO REAL STE R, CARLSBAD
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Turkey Sandwich | $11.99 |
smoked pepper turkey, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, chipotle aioli, toasted sourdough | |
Potato Salad | $5.99 |
potato, eggs, green onion, dill and mayo | |
Mac Salad | $5.99 |
Elbow pasta, eggs, peppers, pickles and mayo |
Richard Walker's Pancake House - Carlsbad
2656 Gateway Road, Carlsbad
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SANTA FE OMELETTE | $15.95 |
Zesty southwestern omelet with a medley of fresh onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and jalapeño peppers with jalapeño cheese; served with salsa on the side - Olé! | |
APPLE PANCAKE | $15.95 |
Fresh Granny Smith apples and imported pure cinnamon glaze. | |
SAN DIEGO FRENCH TOAST | $13.95 |
Grilled until golden brown and garnished with the freshest sliced bananas, strawberries, and blueberries; real whipped cream on the side. |
Village Kabob
550 Grand Ave, Carlsbad
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Chicken Kabob Plate | $20.00 |
Char-broiled chicken tenderloin skewer with Mediterranean spices | |
Beef Shawarma Wrap | $17.00 |
Marinated beef vertically cooked to perfection | |
Rice Pudding | $9.00 |
Vanilla infused silky milk custard & rice &hazelnut |
Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Carlsbad
5801 Armada Drive, Carlsbad
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malt vinegar | $0.00 |
hot sauce | $0.00 |
ketchup packet | $0.00 |
Gregorio's Restaurant
300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad
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Pasta Emilia | $22.00 |
Rigatoni tossed with vodka sauce, peas, mushrooms & plum tomato. | |
Chopped Wedge | $16.00 |
Romaine, gorgonzola, tomato, bacon, house croutons & ranch. | |
Pasta De Cabia | $25.00 |
Our “house specialty” pasta smothered in our vodka cream sauce and tossed with plum tomato. |
Sushi Taisho -
300 Carlsbad Village Dr Suite 214, Carlsbad
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Cucumber House Roll (vegetarian) | $6.50 |
may contain sesame seeds & green onions | |
Poke Salad | $16.50 |
mixed greens tossed w/ house dressing w/ tuna chunks, seaweed salad, avocado, glazed w/ soy mustard sauce. may contain sesame seeds & green onions. | |
3 Item Bento | $21.00 |
served with miso soup, green salad, and white rice. pick 3 different sections below. some selections are subject to extra charge. double & triple servings of the same selection are not permitted. no substitutions! |
BUSHFIRE KITCHEN - LA COSTA
3433 Via Montebello, #166, Carlsbad
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American Burger | $11.95 |
~1/2 pound premium Colorado grass-fed angus beef patty with applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, caramelized onions, local avocado, ketchup, and housemade mayo. | |
Grass-Fed Tri-Tip Bowl (gf) | $11.95 |
grass-fed tri-tip marinated in our house spice blend and grilled to tender perfection. Served over your choice of jasmine rice, organic brown rice, or garlic mashed potatoes and topped with mixed veggies, roasted squash, or baked sweet potatoes. | |
Empanada of the Month – Guava & Cream (v) | $4.60 |
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Sweet and tangy guava and rich cream cheese wrapped up in a crispy pastry crust and baked to golden perfection. Don’t miss out on this Bushfire staple! |
Thai One On Carlsbad - 7750 Rancho Santa Fe Road
7750 Rancho Santa Fe Road, Carlsbad
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Cashew Nut | $16.00 |
Roasted Thai Chili, Onion, Bell Pepper, Carrot, Green Onion , Water Chestnut | |
Tom Kha Bowl | $0.00 |
Mushrooms, Tomato, Lemongrass, Galanga, Kair Lime Leaves, Coconut Milk | |
Thai Fried Rice | $16.00 |
Jasmine Rice, Onion, Green Onion, Egg, Tomato, Cucumber |
DOLCE AROMA ITALIAN BAKERY LLC -
3451 Via Montebello, Carlsbad
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Napoletano Sandwich Baguette, Ciabatta or Gluten Free Roll | $15.00 |
Prosciutto, mozzarella, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, arugula | |
Graffa | $6.50 |
An Italian plain donuts | |
Cornetti Dolce | $6.95 |
A croissant plain or filled with pistachio, custard cream, white chocolate, almond or Nutella |
Corner Pizza - Bressi Ranch
2628 Gateway Rd Suite 120, Carlsbad
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Sausage Fest | $25.00 |
red, mozzarella, fennel sausage, sweet spanish paquillo peppers | |
Burrata | $16.00 |
Pesto, Seasonal fruit, Arugula, Balsamic Glaze, Evoo, with house made bread | |
Caccio E Pepe | $25.00 |
white, garlic, mozzarella, ricotta, clarified butter, cracked pepper, Parmigiano Reggiano |
Gonzo!
300 Carlsbad Village Drive Suite 201A, Carlsbad
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Miso Ramen | $16.95 |
Tonkotsu soup base mixed with a rich miso flavor, with green onions, corn, kikurage, mushrooms, egg, and pork chashu for toppings | |
Gonzo Red | $17.95 |
Spicy Miso Ramen made with our house-made Gonzo Chili Oil. Toppings are bean sprouts, green onions, half an egg, kikurage mushrooms, corn, and two pieces of pork chashu | |
Gonzo Black | $17.95 |
Black Garlic Oil adds smokey undertones enhancing the broth's flavor. Comes with bean sprouts, green onions, half an egg, kikurage mushrooms, red ginger and two pieces of pork chashu |