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1. Black Rail Kitchen + Bar

4.5

Awesome(336)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Carlsbad

Booked 12 times today

Black Rail Kitchen + Bar is a vibrant and unique neighborhood gathering space serves inventive California global fare crafted by renowned Michoacán-born executive chef Moises Hernandez. Cozy up next to one of our expansive patio’s many firepits and enjoy deliciously prepared dishes, daily happy hour, craft beverages, a glorious sommelier-driven wine list, local beer and live music from some of the area’s top jazz musicians and Black Rail Kitchen + Bar’s very own house band, the E.S.P. Collective.We are proud to bring our longtime Carlsbad neighbors and newcomers alike diverse dining experiences including Black Rail Kitchen + Bar, Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen and Yelp Top 100 breakfast spot Beach Plum Kitchen. Stop by, grab a drink and soak in the best of La Costa!

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2. Bob’s Steak & Chop House – La Costa

4.6

Exceptional(1745)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Carlsbad

Booked 29 times today

Bob’s Steak & Chop House – La Costa is a nationally renowned steak house specializing in the finest corn-fed, Midwestern prime beef. The menu formula is simple: incredible meat, gigantic shrimp, fabulous salads and decadent desserts. Classic steak house food prepared and presented in a manner that Bon Appétit calls "the kind of fare you"ll want to go back for again and again."Quality and service are two of the main ingredients that make up the culture. Because of the caliber of the product, servers exude a friendly confidence that charges the atmosphere and restaurants with vitality. Award-winning food, educated service and warm, classic décor make dining at Bob's Steak & Chop House an outstanding experience. All Valet parking is complimentary at the resort for Bob's guests!

3. Ember & Rye

4.6

Exceptional(1309)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Carlsbad

Booked 31 times today

Dine overlooking the 18th green at this Richard Blais steakhouse... of sorts. This delightful collaboration with acclaimed chef and television personality offers delectable steaks and fresh seafood dishes rooted in fine local ingredients, served in a casual, vintage clubhouse setting located at the signature Arnold Palmer designed Aviara Golf Club.

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4. Seasons - Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara

4.7

Exceptional(608)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Carlsbad

Booked 14 times today

Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, nestled in Carlsbad, California, elevates the culinary landscape with an exquisite dining experience. With a focus on Modern American cuisine, it offers an array of dining options from breakfast to brunch to full-course dinners, catering to every palate. The talented chefs masterfully craft each dish using fresh, locally-sourced seasonal ingredients, ensuring an unforgettable feast for the senses. Enjoy a farm-to-table menu that changes with the seasons, ensuring fresh and innovative dishes every visit. With a captivating lounge and wine bar, this unique fine dining destination in North San Diego creates an ambiance of sophisticated elegance.

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5. VAGA Restaurant & Bar

4.3

Awesome(289)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Encinitas

Booked 35 times today

For a true “vaga”, the journey is never-ending; the spirit and palate, always curious. Drawing ingredients and inspiration from near and far, VAGA explores San Diego’s ever-changing confluence of culture and wanderlust. From its perch on a coastal bluff in Encinitas, California, VAGA keeps one hand in the ocean, one hand in the farm, and both eyes on the horizon.VAGA Restaurant & Bar is located on Level 2 of Alila Marea Beach Resort. Valet parking is available through the resort for $5.00 per car before 5 pm with validation only. After 5 pm, valet parking is $10.00 per car with no validation required. Self-parking is not available.

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6. Vue - Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

4.3

Awesome(169)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Carlsbad

Booked 3 times today

Overlooking rolling green hills and fairways, VUE brings bold California Coastal and Baja-inspired flavors to the table. Our new vibrant menu showcases fresh seafood, hearty proteins, house-made sauces and locally-sourced fruits and vegetables. With a modern, creative approach to Baja cuisine, VUE delivers a dynamic selection of seasonal dishes year-round. Complementing the cuisine is a thoughtfully curated selection of creative cocktails, fine wines, and craft beers, perfectly paired to enhance every dish. From inspired sunrise flavors to imaginative evening plates, there’s always something exciting to taste—and sip—at VUE.

7. Herb & Sea

4.6

Exceptional(2945)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Encinitas

Booked 66 times today

Blending classic East Coast culinary traditions with a modern Californian sensibility, Herb & Sea is Chef Brian Malarkey’s venerable companion restaurant to the much-loved Herb & Wood in Little Italy. Quickly becoming one of the most sought-after tables in town, the concept shines with a menu that focuses on simple, clean, bright flavors. Located steps from Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, the vibrant space is housed in a 1920’s art deco building that has been restored to its original glory.Daily operations are helmed by Executive Chef Aidan Owens. The menu includes a mix of raw bar staples, fresh seafood, meat dishes, and roasted vegetables. A variety of pizzas and pastas round out the offerings, alongside dessert and a dedicated kids’ menu.The spirits program is bright and playful, emphasizing citrus and floral notes that utilize the same ingredients found on the menu. The wine list offers a similar sense of whimsy, highlighting labels meant to complemen

8. Haven

4.5

Awesome(223)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Encinitas

Booked 22 times today

Nestled in the hills of Leucadia, Fox Point Farms is home to Haven Farm + Table, a new Californian restaurant helmed by Chef de Cuisine Kelston Moore and General Manager and Wine Director Ricardo Zarate Jr. Haven features the bountiful produce of the three-acre regenerative farm located just steps away from the kitchen. Delight in innovative dishes such as the Jerk Pork Belly Mole while dining on the terrace overlooking our lush fields, or sip a cocktail designed by Phillip Laethem in the stately yet cozy dining room.

9. Valentina

4.8

Exceptional(1876)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Encinitas

Booked 21 times today

A small neighborhood Spanish restaurant in a cute California beach town called Leucadia.we play music and serve wine, tapas, some cocktails and thoughtful hospitality with some dim lighting in a lively environment.We look forward to welcoming you.

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10. Pacific Point - Park Hyatt Aviara

4.2

Awesome(169)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Carlsbad

The perfect chic spot to sip your favorite cocktail and savor a bite to eat while watching one of Carlsbad’s finest sunsets from the indoor dining room or out on the terrace. Pacific Point's seating is available on a first come, first serve basis with limited reservations available.

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Updated on 4/3/2025

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danielle
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Came for happy hour and the food and cocktail’s were amazing! Great service and good atmosphere.
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Herb & SeaPrice: Moderate• Californian• Encinitas
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4.6
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Geri
San Diego •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The Blackbird is an excellent drink! The service staff was beautifully present, just when you needed them!
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Black Rail Kitchen + BarPrice: Expensive• American• Carlsbad
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4.5
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Norelynn
San Diego •23 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had to ask for utensils, sugar, several times and dishes served erratically so that food was cold by the time our last dish was served and we could begin eating. Servers grouped together chatting, very unusual compared to previous really excellent service.
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Seasons - Four Seasons Residence Club AviaraPrice: Moderate• American• Carlsbad
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4.7
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Vanessa
Phoenix / Arizona •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Everything was so incredible. Service was absolutely impeccable and so appreciated. Huge shout out to chef Sami for making sure everything that hit our table was incredibly delicious.
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Ember & RyePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Carlsbad
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4.6
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Melanie
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 26, 2025
Spent our anniversary at Bob's and it was a wonderful decision. They treated us very well and we had a lovely dinner.
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Bob’s Steak & Chop House – La CostaPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Carlsbad
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4.6

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