Restaurants near Museum of Making Music

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1. Ruby's Diner

4.5

Awesome(26)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Carlsbad

Come visit nostalgic Ruby's Diner Carlsbad for amazing burgers, fabulous shakes, and super breakfast. We are located near the family fun Legoland and next door to the world-renowned Carlsbad flower fields. Our 1940's location is family and pet friendly. We offer a place where mom and dad can relax while their little ones enjoy our motorized train that circles the restaurant while you dine. Come Shooby Dooby Down to Ruby's for your next family meal, first date, or shake craving.

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2. King's Fish House - Carlsbad

4.6

Exceptional(4134)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Carlsbad

Booked 67 times today

Established in 2003, King’s Fish House is Carlsbad’s choice for seafood. Located just across from the Carlsbad Premium outlets and LEGOLAND, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, pulled up a seat, put on bibs and soaked up the seafood experience: the no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable.Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.Come gather with us, celebrate, relax and enjoy a seafood dining experience of high quality, comfort, service and value.

3. Campfire

4.8

Exceptional(5401)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Carlsbad

Booked 79 times today

A New American restaurant and cocktail bar with a focus on market driven live-fire cooking, Campfire is a return to the origins of cooking and hospitality, and celebrates the spirit of the name by creating an environment in which we gather around a fire, create honest food, and share it with friends.

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4. Green Dragon Tavern & Museum

4.6

Exceptional(1522)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Carlsbad

Booked 18 times today

Just as 18th century taverns served as the epicenter of the communities they served, so too does the Green Dragon Tavern & Museum in Carlsbad offer a warm, family-owned gathering place today for San Diego friends and neighbors of all ages. The welcoming atmosphere is surpassed only by the highly acclaimed and award winning menu. Each dish is curated by with a focus on seasonal, locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Craft cocktails, wines and 20 rotating local beers on tap pair perfectly with our savory fare. Our guests rave about our Maine lobster rolls, Shepherd's Pie, hand-tossed pizzas, fresh seafood, and braised short rib to name a few.As part of the dining experience, guests are invited to travel back in time to the days when our nation's founders met in secret at the original Green Dragon Tavern in Boston. Explore our museum; documents and antiquities from the colonial and Revolutionary War eras and learn more about our nation's founders and their everlasting legacies.

5. 20|TWENTY

3.9

Excellent(1182)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carlsbad

Named for its picture-perfect views of the Pacific coastline, 20|TWENTY offers contemporary California cuisine that is globally inspired, yet locally sourced from within a 40-mile radius. At the helm of Chef Jason Luke, minimalistic dishes put fresh, seasonal ingredients at the forefront while maintaining flavorful profiles that embrace Southern California’s coastal palette. Do not miss our brunch on Sundays from 10AM - 2PM, bottomless mimosas $18!Complimentary Valet Parking

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6. Miguel's Cocina - Carlsbad

4.6

Exceptional(43)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Carlsbad

Booked 28 times today

Miguel's Cocina is a Mexican restaurant and cantina. One of the primary tenets of this eatery is authenticity. If it can't be ordered south of the border, it's not on Miguel's menu. The restaurant itself opened in 1982 with a few classic recipes and has been consistently growing and expanding ever since. The kitchen staff at Miguel's cocina make almost everything in the restaurant by hand from scratch, including tortillas, salsas and colorful corn chips.Popular starters, or antijidos as the are known on the menu, include the ahi tuna ceviche, carinta flautas and crispy fried calamari with a house jalapaño white sauce. Entrées are straightforward traditional dishes made with premium ingredients. Diners will find dishes like pork belly quesadillas, steak burritos and even gorditas made with griddled masa and filled with chorizos, potatoes, cilantro, onion, cotija cheese, cabbage and lime crema.

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7. Canyons at The Crossings

4.5

Awesome(748)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Carlsbad

Booked 12 times today

The Canyons Restaurant is located inside the clubhouse of The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course in North County San Diego, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean! With our unique culinary flare, stone clubhouse, vaulted ceilings, rustic feel, multiple patios, and private dining rooms, The Canyons is perfect for any occasion. We are located right next to Legoland and the Sheraton/Westin Carlsbad Resorts!*Please note that the Canyons Restaurant is open until 3pm daily and Player's Lounge is open after 3pm. Player's Lounge seating is outdoors with the exception of bar seating. There is heaters and fireplaces outside as well as a wind wall for guest comfort.

8. Jeune et Jolie

4.9

Exceptional(4199)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Carlsbad

Booked 46 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.

9. Wildland

4.7

Exceptional(69)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Carlsbad

Booked 74 times today

WALK-IN'S ONLY FOR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH.WALK-IN'S AND RESERVATIONS FOR DINNER.Wildland is an all-day restaurant, bar and bakery inspired by the natural landscape and vibrant community of North County, celebrating the creative culture of California by bringing bold ideas to timeless traditions. Night or day, this is a place for the every day. We open daily at 8am, with counter service up until 4:00pm, inviting you all to come in and join us on a first-come, first-serve basis for breakfast and lunch.Reservations are available every evening, and walk in guests are always welcome.Private Dining Room reservations are available for parties of 12-18 guests.

10. 7MILE Kitchen

4.0

Excellent(331)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Carlsbad

Booked 6 times today

Named for Carlsbad's seven miles of coastline, 7 Mile Kitchen features wood-fired pizzas and gourmet burgers. Keeping in mind San Diego’s love for craft beers, 7 Mile features rotating taps of many of the local favorites. Dessert is a must in this restaurant, which has a gelato bar and fire pit s'mores.

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Updated on 3/29/2025

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John
San Diego •11 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
excellent food, great service, nice ambiance, a little loud!
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King's Fish House - CarlsbadPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Carlsbad
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4.6
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Judy
Hawaii •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
I had the Wedge salad with steak. It lacked the best parts of this salad …. Not much blue cheese. The pork bites were not flavorful and didn’t compare to crisp bacon that I’ve usually had. The steak was chewy and sinewy … My husband had the meatloaf which was very good with nice vegetables and good flavour
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20|TWENTYPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carlsbad
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3.9
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Kylaine
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The service was great, the food was phenomenal, the ambiance is quirky and fun. LOVED our first visit to Campfire and we will definitely be back!
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CampfirePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Carlsbad
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
This place is amazing. The food drinks were fantastic and the history was absolutely rich. Recommend 20 out of 10.
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Green Dragon Tavern & MuseumPrice: Moderate• American• Carlsbad
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4.6
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Dianne
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Aug 23, 2024
Fun, relaxed 50’s diner atmosphere and decor. Food and service both excellent with moderate pricing. Kids will love the model train which runs around the track close to the ceiling. Plenty of parking on south end. Very enjoyable experience.
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Ruby's DinerPrice: Moderate• American• Carlsbad
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4.5

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