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.

Must-try Carlsbad restaurants

GRILL

Grand Avenue Bar & Grill

752 Grand Ave, Carlsbad

Avg 4.3 (497 reviews)

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Posole	$11.95
A delicious Mexican stew with pork, hominy (white corn), enchilada sauce and spices!
Blackened Chicken Deluxe	$13.95
Breast of chicken blackened with Cajun spices and topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato.
Posole	$11.95
A delicious Mexican stew with pork, hominy (white corn), enchilada sauce and spices!

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PIZZA • CALZONES • SALADS

Knockout Pizza - Carlsbad

2937 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad

Avg 4.3 (1307 reviews)

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Bronx Red Pie - 18"	$25.44

Whitestone White Pie - 18"	$25.44

Knockout Pie - 18"	$25.44

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TACOS

Casero Taqueria

2674 Gateway Rd #195, Carlsbad

Avg 4.5 (2285 reviews)

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**Carne Asada Burrito	$13.95
Wood-fired carne asada with guacamole, salsa fresca and our Mexican cheese blend
**Al Pastor Taco	$4.75
Chili-rubbed pork cooked traditionally with onions, cilantro, salsa verde and fresh-cut pineapple.
**Guacamole	$9.95
Avocado, cilantro, tomato, onion and lime juice served with homemade tortilla chips

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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.
16" Create Your Own	$19.94

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Patatas Bravas	$9.00
served with chipotle aioli
Chivito Sandwich	$18.00
braised pork shoulder, black forest ham, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato
Organic Mixed Greens	$14.00
jicama, pickled red onions, carrots, queso fresco, cilantro vinaigrette, toasted pepitas

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BLACKENED SEARED AHI bowl	$13.00
(raw) Rice (or quinoa, add 1), blackened seared ahi tuna, lettuce-cabbage mix, tomato, ginger-teriyaki sauce, wasabi-aioli drizzle
POKE bowl	$12.00
(raw) Sushi rice, choice of poke & sauce, nori, seaweed salad, cucumber, pickled ginger, sesame seeds
Taco BAJA style	$5.25
(gf) Cabbage-cilantro, pico de gallo, corn tortilla, chipotle sauce

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“TOM YUM” Hot Pot	$65.00
“Tom Yum” hot & sour soup W/ scallop + shrimp + calamari + pork meat ball + tofu + egg + bok choy + mushroom + egg noodles served in a jumbo hot pot (serves 3-4 people)
LAO Sausage	$18.00
Laotian style pork sausage + fresh ginger + toasted peanut W/ bird’s eye chili
Vegetable Crispy Rolls	$14.00
Glass noodles + shiitake mushroom + spring roll skin W/ sweet & sour dip + lettuce

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TJ Caesar Catering	$45.00
Hearts of Romaine, roasted tomatoes, croutons and parmesan cheese. Served with traditional Caesar dressing.
Taco Pollo Catering	$0.00
Wood-fired chicken thigh with onions, cilantro, guacamole and salsa verde.
Taco Carne Asada Catering	$0.00
Wood-fired carne asada with onions, cilantro, guacamole and salsa verde.

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Buttermilk Pancakes	$12.50
3 pancakes served with whipped butter and syrup.
Ben's Breakfast Burrito	$11.95
Scrambled cage-free eggs with natural cheddar cheese, breakfast potatoes, spicy black beans, and roasted poblano peppers. Served with tomatillo salsa and salsa fresca on the side.
Machaca Green Chilaquiles	$15.95
Marinated shredded beef, tortilla chips, tomatillo salsa, onions, cilantro, sour cream, salsa fresca, cotija cheese, with 2 cage-free eggs any style.

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Pad See You	$13.00
Pan fried flat rice noodle with your choice of protein, egg, broccoli, carrot and sweet dark soy sauce.
Drunken Noodle	$13.00
Our flavorful noodle dish. Pan fried flat rice noodle with bell pepper onion, carrot and basil leaves with homemade brown sauce. Add your own choice of protein to enjoy.
Golden Tofu Fried	$8.95
Deep fried to perfection. Served with sweet and sour sauce on top with ground peanut.

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JIMMY LEE'S PULLED PORK SANDWICH	$13.00
Slow-smoked pork, Pulled, Piled high and topped with Coleslaw
SAMPLER PLATTER	$35.00
An appetizer big enough to share! Your choice of four meats & four sides. (Serves 2-3 people)
BABY BACK RIBS	$19.00
"All slow-cooked barbecue in our genuine hickory wood burning pit" Half rack-5 Bones, Full Rack- 10 Bones

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Hops On Repeat (4 Pack)	$25.00
Murky Triple IPA w/ Mosaic, Idaho 7, & Southern Cross Hops, 10.2% ABV - 4 Pack
Fatewalker (4 Pack)	$22.50
Murky IPA w/ Citra, Enigma, & Motueka Hops, 6.5% ABV - 4 Pack
Cloud Forest (4 Pack)	$26.50
Murky Quadruple IPA w/ Citra, Motueka, & Southern Cross Hops, 13% ABV - 4 Pack

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Sesame salmon	$11.50
Teriyaki salmon filet, house sesame slaw, house sriracha aioli, on toasted ciabatta bread
Barrel Burrito	$9.00
Egg, bacon, cheddar, potato, served in a flour tortilla with a side of our house made salsa
Hot Chick	$11.00
Chicken breast, pepper jack, mayo, mustard and jalapeño, pressed on ciabatta bread. Topped with romaine and avocado

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Tomato Basil Flatbread	$18.00
Our housemade dough topped with garlic purée, charred tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, EVOO, parmesan
Housemade Casarecce	$24.00
The pasta is made in house and is tossed in a traditional roman italian sauce made from red onion, garlic, chili flake, pancetta, and san marzano tomatoes. It is finished with a touch of butter, parm cheese, olive oil, basil, and topped with burrata cheese, micro basil, and parmesan bread crumbs.
Moroccan Braised Lamb Meatballs	$25.00
Three large meatballs made with a blend of lamb and beef, Moroccan spices, egg and breadcrumbs. They are finished in a harissa tomato sauce and served over basmati rice. The dish is topped with green olives, feta cheese, red onions, and an herb salad.

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Asian Chicken Salad	$14.95
grilled chicken, asian greens, cucumbers, red bell peppers, orange wedges, crispy wonton skins & toasted almonds with sesame-hoisin dressing
Tri Tip Entree	$18.95
with homemade tin leaf steak sauce & choice of 2 sides
Turkey Entree	$18.95
with natural gravy, cranberry relish & choice of 2 sides

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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
Pastor Taco*	$3.70
Chili rubbed pork cooked with diced onion, cilantro, fresh cut pineapple and salsa verde.

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Mac Salad	$5.99
Elbow pasta, eggs, peppers, pickles and mayo
Philly Cheese Steak	$12.99
Shaved NY steak , sweet pickled peppers, onions, american cheese, duke's mayo, amoroso roll
Dry Aged Burger	$13.99
dry aged beef, bacon, havarti, mayo, mustard, house pickles

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BAKED CINNAMON PANCAKE	$14.95
A cinnamon lover's delight.
THICK SLICED BACON & EGGS	$12.95
Four pieces of Richard Walker's special recipe thick-sliced bacon, eggs any style, and a side of your choice.
THE DANISH HARVEST	$15.95
This oven-baked delight is filled with fresh broccoli, onion, tomato, and mushrooms; topped with Havarti cheese from Denmark.

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Chicken Kabob Plate	$20.00
Char-broiled chicken tenderloin skewer with Mediterranean spices
Chicken Shawarma Plate	$19.00
Marinated chicken vertically cooked to perfection
Beef Shawarma Wrap	$17.00
Marinated beef vertically cooked to perfection

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Chopped Wedge	$16.00
Romaine, gorgonzola, tomato, bacon, house croutons & ranch.
Fettuccine Alfredo	$20.00
Pasta with “made to order” cream sauce.
Pasta Emilia	$22.00
Rigatoni tossed with vodka sauce, peas, mushrooms & plum tomato.

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Belby Burger	$6.99
Angus beef blend, American cheese, Brioche bun
Capone	$15.50
Proprietary beef blend, pepper jack, crispy onions, pan fried cage free egg, avocado mash, sriracha aioli and toasted house bun. Includes salad or coleslaw.
Blackened Blue	$14.95
Blackened beef, blue cheese, apricot onion jam, arugula, bacon, balsamic reduction and lemon sriracha aioli. Includes salad or coleslaw.

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Classic Burger	$18.00
A 1/2 lb patty, lettuce, red onion, tomato, house made spread, hand slice bacon on potato brioche. Comes with fries.
Black Lime Wings	$16.00
Crispy skin-on chicken thighs tossed with our hatch chile and black lime rub. Served with cilantro ranch. 5 out of 10 spice level
Steak and Truffle Frites	$24.00
6 oz grilled hanger steak, with our version of an Argentinian Chimichurri (cilantro, parsley, garlic, onion and more) sauce, truffle fries. Recommended cooked medium (pink inside).

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American Burger	$11.95
~1/2 pound premium Colorado grass-fed angus beef patty with applewood smoked bacon, aged real cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, grilled onions, local organic avocado, organic ketchup, and housemade mayo.
Chimichurri Tri-Tip Plate (gf)	$19.95
100% USDA grass-fed tri-tip topped with housemade chimichurri. Served with your choice of two hot sides and house-baked focaccia and scallion sauce. Gluten-Free (excl. bread).
Bushfire Burger	$10.95
~1/2 pound premium Colorado grass-fed angus beef patty with aged real cheddar, lettuce, pickles, red onion, and housemade peri mayo.

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Celebration Cake	$0.00
6-layers of vanilla cake baked with colorful sugar confetti, filled & frosted with our signature retro-blue vanilla frosting.
Mini Cupcake Assorted Dozen Box	$30.00
24-HOUR NOTICE REQUIRED. Bite sized cupcakes topped with our buttercream frostings. Baked from scratch, daily in our on-site kitchen. Decorations may change depending on season or holiday. Available in Red Velvet, Vanilla, Chocolate, and Flourless Chocolate
4 Box Cupcake Assortment	$17.00
Baked from scratch, daily in our on-site kitchen. Decorations may change depending on season or holiday.

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Fresh Hop Treevana IPA - 4 Pack	$20.20
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER we are pleased to bring you our flagship West Coast IPA juiced up with the power of Mosaic Frozen Fresh Cryo Hops & freshly harvested Amarillo. Enter the highest state of hop- ahem happiness from the first delicious gulp to your final, gently dank & ultra refreshing sip. 7.2% ABV You must be 21 or Older to Order Beer \| CRV Included
Sixth Mirage IPA - 4 Pack	$16.20
This year’s iteration of our phantasmic “Mirage” brew sequence is introducing itself as a West Coast IPA loaded up with immaculate flavors from heavy doses of Nelson, Citra, & Simcoe Cryo hops. 6.8% ABV You must be 21 or Older to Order Beer \| CRV Included
Delta Sequence IPA - 4 Pack	$16.20
Delta Sequence: a progression of celebrated India Pale Ales that, when combined, become a force to behold. Along with our friends at Pure Project and North Park Beer Co., we are pleased to present you with this symphonic collaboration that fuses the recipes of Treevana, Hop Fu, and Pure West IPAs. 6.5% ABV You must be 21 or Older to Order Beer \| CRV Included

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BIRRIA QUESADILLA	$3.99
BEEF BIRRIA WITH JACK CHEESE INSIDE A CORN TORTILLA TOPPED WITH ONIONS AND CILANTRO! RED OR GREEN SALSA ON THE SIDE!
HORCHATA	$2.50
The smooth, creamy cinnamon taste of Mexico's cold milky beverage, Freshly made! (Cinnamon Rice Water)
CHILE RELLENO PLATE	$12.99
Green pepper stuffed with Pepper Jack Cheese, Breaded with a special flour mix and fried to perfection! Served with a side of rice and beans.

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Gone To India Wrap	$15.00
garbanzo beans, sweet potato, green peas, spinach, savory curry sauce, plant dip, ving hot sauce
Bäcon Cësar Salad	$16.00
Romaine, chopped kale, garbanzo beans, smoky tofu bäcon, pepitas, microgreens, Plant Cësar*
The Frankie	$15.00
plant feta, romaine, cucumber, parsley, red onion, kalamata olives, plant dip, ving hot sauce

Carlsbad restaurants you'll love

Top restaurants in Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad's top cuisines

Pizza

American

Italian

Cafes, Coffee & Tea

Breakfast & Brunch

Mexican & Tex-Mex

Bars & Lounges

Seafood

Brewpubs & Breweries

Burgers

Sandwiches

Barbeque

Bakeries

Salad

Indian

Dessert & Ice Cream

French

Juice & Smoothies

Southern

Soul Food

Must-try Carlsbad restaurants

Grand Avenue Bar & Grill

Knockout Pizza - Carlsbad

Casero Taqueria

Primo Pizza & Pasta, LLC - 7110 Avenida Encinas Ste 103

Fresco Cocina - Fresco Cocina

FISH DISTRICT - Carlsbad

Torsap Thai Kitchen - Carlsbad

Casero Taqueria - Catering - 2674 Gateway Road

Beach Plum Kitchen

Kinaly Thai Restaurant

Felix’s BBQ with Soul

Pure Project - Carlsbad

Cafe Sunfish

Black Rail Kitchen + Bar

Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen

Pure Taco- Carlsbad Village

The Wise Ox - TWO - La Costa

Richard Walker's Pancake House - Carlsbad

Village Kabob

Gregorio's Restaurant

Notorious Burgers - Carlsbad

Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy - Carlsbad

Bushfire Kitchen - LA COSTA

SusieCakes - Lafayette

SusieCakes - Carlsbad

Tandoori Guys - Carlsbad-La Costa

Burgeon Beer Company

Felix's Casa

AVO Cafe

Pluck United

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