4 Best Restaurants for People Watching in Carlsbad

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1. Jeune et Jolie

4.9

Exceptional(4200)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Carlsbad

Booked 31 times today

A culinary experience celebrating the moment, Jeune et Jolie reimagines French cuisine through the vibrant lens of our Southern California landscape with a 4-course menu offered at $120 per guest. For those looking for a more casual evening, we feature "Le Menu du Bar”, an à la carte offering available for walk-in guests at our bar and lounge.

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2. Texas de Brazil - Carlsbad

4.5

Awesome(1678)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Carlsbad

Booked 48 times today

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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3. Rustic Root - Solana Beach

4.3

Awesome(78)

Price: Moderate

• American • Del Mar

Booked 50 times today

The concept behind Rustic Root is simple: Create the kind of neighborhood place you can eat at every week and never get tired of going back.

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4. Brigantine Del Mar

4.7

Exceptional(2799)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Del Mar

Booked 38 times today

A San Diego tradition since 1969, the Brigantine has received many accolades in our 40+ year history. "BEST SEAFOOD", "BEST CASUAL SEAFOOD", "BEST HAPPY HOUR", and even "BEST SWORDFISH IN THE WORLD", according to USA Today.Well-known for our signature Clam Chowder, Grilled Swordfish, and Crème Brûlée, the Brigantine is a favorite among locals for consistently fresh seafood, succulent steaks and grilled meats. Perched between the spectacular Pacific Ocean and the hills of Rancho Santa Fe, the Del Mar Brigantine sits high above the action of the Del Mar racetrack.A lushly landscaped garden offers an unparalleled setting for weddings and outdoor-themed events. Indoors, a formal dining room looks out to the garden through floor-to-ceiling french doors. For more casual dining, the glass-enclosed deck is a year-round favorite.The Del Mar Brigantine serves dinner 7 nights a week, lunch Monday-Saturday, and brunch each Sunday.

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. Jeune et Jolie

2. Texas de Brazil - Carlsbad

3. Rustic Root - Solana Beach

4. Brigantine Del Mar

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