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
Knockout Pizza - Carlsbad
2937 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad
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Bronx Red Pie - 18" | $29.00 |
Knockout Pie - 18" | $29.00 |
Garlic Knots | $7.00 |
TACOS
Casero Taqueria
2674 Gateway Rd #195, Carlsbad
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**Pollo Asado Taco | $4.95 |
Wood-fired chicken thigh topped with onions, cilantro, guacamole and salsa verde. | |
**Al Pastor Taco | $4.95 |
Chili-rubbed pork cooked traditionally with onions, cilantro, salsa verde and fresh-cut pineapple. | |
**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. | |
16" Create Your Own | $19.99 |
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 | |
SALMON & KALE bowl | $14.50 |
Rice (or quinoa, add 1), grilled salmon, lemon-honey kale, nori, sesame seeds, scallions, ginger-teriyaki sauce | |
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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Pad See You | $17.00 |
Thick rice noodle wok-fried + egg + broccolini W/ black soybean sauce + and choice of chicken or tofu | |
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. |
Shoots Fish x Beer - 2956 Roosevelt Street
2956 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad
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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 | |
San Miguel | $5.50 |
Ensenada Shrimp Shootz beer battered Mexican white shrimp, cabbage, yum yum sauce, cilantro Contains: shellfish, egg & gluten |
BBQ • FRENCH FRIES
Giaola Italian Kitchen - Carlsbad
2668 Gateway Road, Carlsbad
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Torchio Taranto | $22.00 |
Torchio Pasta • Prosciutto • English Peas • Marinara • Alfredo | |
Grilled Whole Artichoke | $17.00 |
Pecorino • Roasted Garlic Aioli • Balsamic • Charred Lemon | |
Hawaiian | $16.00 |
Red Sauce • Mozzarella • Canadian Bacon • Pineapple |
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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Basil Stir-fry | $14.95 |
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. | |
Pad See You | $12.95 |
Pan fried flat rice noodle with your choice of protein, egg, broccoli, carrot and sweet dark soy sauce. |
Hooked On Sushi - Carlsbad - Hooked on Sushi - Carlsbad
2508 El Camino Real, Carlsbad
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Cucumber House Roll (vegetarian) | $6.50 |
may contain sesame seeds & green onions | |
Philadelphia House Roll | $11.00 |
may contain sesame seeds & green onions | |
Stark Protein Roll | $15.00 |
[in] spicy crab, spicy tuna, salmon, albacore, cucumber, wrapped in soy paper [out] ponzu sauce [no rice] (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) | |
RED SNAPPER FILLET | $23.00 |
Try our NEW Red Snapper either grilled or blackened! Served with two sides of your choice! |
Tortilla Mia
2939 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad
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Chips N Guac | $10.00 |
fresh tortilla chips, smashed avocados, red onion, tomato and fresh lime and cilantro | |
Fish Taco Battered soft | $7.00 |
crispy beer battered white fish, fresh slaw, avocao, special sauce | |
Refried beans & rice | $5.00 |
Pure Project - Carlsbad
2825 State Street, Carlsbad
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Back To The Phuture I (4 Pack) | $22.50 |
Murky IPA w/ Nelson, Motueka, and Mega Motueka, 6.5% ABV - 4 Pack *Collaboration w/ North Park Beer Co & Harland Brewing Co. | |
I Choose Yuzu (4 Pack) | $15.00 |
Japanese-Style Rice Lager w/ Yuzu, 5% ABV - 4 Pack | |
Diamond Dust (4 Pack) | $21.50 |
Murky IPA w/ Mosaic & Cashmere Hops, 6.7% ABV - 4 Pack |
Cafe Sunfish
2262 Rutherford #102, Carlsbad
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Cobb | $12.50 |
Mixed greens, carrots, baby tomato, cucumber, avocado, radish, edamame, corn, bacon, hard egg, blue cheese crumble, served with side ranch dressing | |
G.O.A.T | $11.00 |
Roast beef, melted goat cheese, sweet potato chips, radish, micro greens, served on a toasted everything bagel | |
Sunfish Salad | $11.00 |
Quinoa, arugula, kale, beets, red onion, goat cheese, served with a side of our house balsamic dressing |
Black Rail Kitchen + Bar
6981 El Camino Real, Carlsbad
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Black Rail 1/2 Lb. Burger | $21.00 |
our burger is cooked to the guest’s preferred temperature and served on the brioche bun spread with the black garlic aioli, topped with havarti cheese, crispy pancetta, and the lettuce and tomato. Served with crispy fingerling potatoes topped with garlic aioli | |
Burrata + Ciabatta | $16.00 |
Housemade pesto, blistered cherry tomatoes, balsamic glaze | |
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. |
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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Plot chickën bites – sauce flight | $9.00 |
(gluten, soy) | |
CUBANO | $16.00 |
mojo marinated pulled lion mane mushroom. house pickles. lentil ham. melty swiss cheese. mustard. bolillo bread (gluten) GFO | |
Plotato salad | $5.00 |
(soy) |
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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CHOCOLATE CHIPPIES | $11.95 |
Chocolate melted into pancakes and then topped with chocolate morsels; accompanied with real whipped cream and powdered sugar. | |
12 SILVER DOLLARS | $10.95 |
Served with whipped butter. | |
WESTERN WITH CHEESE | $15.95 |
Ham, onions, and bell peppers. |
Village Kabob
550 Grand Ave, Carlsbad
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Beef Shawarma Wrap | $17.00 |
Marinated beef vertically cooked to perfection | |
Beef Kabob Plate | $21.00 |
Char-broiled beef sirloin skewer with Mediterranean spices | |
Fattoush Salad | $14.00 |
Romaine lettuce, Vine ripe tomato, Persian cucumber, Red onion, Baby radish, Fresh herbs, EVOO, Lemon juice |
PIZZA
Gregorio's Restaurant
300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad
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Pasta Emilia | $27.00 |
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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Taisho Combo 1 | $18.00 |
1 pc of nigiri each: tuna, salmon, albacore, shrimp, yellowtail. includes your choice of 1 full roll: california roll OR spicy tuna roll OR shrimp crunchy roll. | |
Beach Bum | $18.00 |
6 pcs deep fried rice topped w/ spicy tuna, avocado, jalapeno, spicy mayo, captain sauce | |
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. |
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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Vesuvio Sandwich Baguette , Ciabatta or Gluten Free Roll | $15.75 |
Prosciutto, Italian cream, fig spread, mozzarella, arugula | |
Capodimonte Sandwich Baguette , Ciabatta or Gluten Free Roll | $14.00 |
Turkey, provolone, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and arugula | |
Crostatina Nutella | $6.75 |
Tart with hazelnut |
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 | |
Killer BEE | $27.00 |
red, mozzarella, charred pepperoni, soppressata, gorgonzola, rosemary, chili honey |
PIZZA • SEAFOOD • STEAKS
264 Fresco
264 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad
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Lasagna | $24.00 |
our signature lasagna + meat sauce | |
Rigatoni Salsiccia | $25.00 |
Rig Portion, Blend Oil, Sausage, Calabrian Chili, Shallot, Garlic Paste, Vodka Sauce, Cubed Butter, Lemon Juice, Parmesan, Herb Mix, Shredded Mozz, Micro Basil, Black Pepper Allergies: Pork Dairy Vodka Gluten Chili |
SusieCakes - Carlsbad
7610 Via Campanile, Carlsbad
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8 Box Cupcake Assortment | $34.00 |
Baked from scratch, daily in our on-site kitchen. Decorations may change depending on season or holiday. | |
Whoopie Pies 4-box | $33.00 |
Four delicious whoopie pies. Each one consists of two thick, chewy chocolate cookies sandwiched with vanilla buttercream. Only on the menu through April 28th! |
SALADS • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Notorious Burgers - Carlsbad
6955 EL CAMINO REAL STE 107, Carlsbad
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Meanie Beanie | $16.50 |
House made blackbean, mushroom, beet. onion. quinoa, garbanzo patty, Pepperjack, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, House BBQ sauce. House bun. |