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Campfire, Carlsbad, CA
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Campfire

$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
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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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Eric Bost

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Plate2022

From the OpenTable editors: This massive open-flame restaurant charmed diners with fire pits, a wall decorated with camping gear, and warm communal vibes when it opened in 2016. It still has powerhouse status thanks to an excellent craft cocktail program and seasonal wood-fired masterpieces, which could include fire-roasted octopus with green harissa or smoked coffee-rubbed brisket.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 637-5121
  • Website
    http://www.thisiscampfire.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    2725 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008-1629
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Cross street
    Beech Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Campfire Party

    $96.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    At Campfire, we do something special for all groups of 7-12 guests, as we invite large parties to gather together and feast. The Feast is a fixed four-course, family-style meal priced at $80 per guest. You won’t have to make any decisions, as we'll take care of everything, cooking up some of our favorite dishes from every section of the menu. If your group includes young children, please email hello@thisiscampfire.com for help with your booking. Cancellations may be made up to 24 hours in advance of your reservation. Same day cancellations are not eligible for refunds. Tax and 20% Gratuity applied at checkout.

Menu

Winter. Gathering around a fire to share good food and drink with friends… as far as we're concerned, there are few things better in life. We created this place to celebrate that spirit of the campfire with you. Thanks for being here

Kindling

  • Olives$8.00

    picholine, kalamata, castelvetrano, smoked oil, citrus, espelette

    • Crudo$20.00

      seared ahi, cucumber, buttermilk, horseradish, gooseberry

      • Mussels$18.00

        grilled over embers, salsa macha, toasted pepita, coal roasted yams

        • Rillette$16.00

          pork confit, pear, mustard seed, nasturtium, country bread

          • Wagyu Skewers$30.00

            snake river farms, grilled, meyer lemon, aleppo pepper

            • Flat Bread$14.00

              charred carrot hummus, cumin, coriander, citrus fern, marigold

              • Porridge Bread$9.00

                whole wheat, rye, sea salt, butter

                Vegetables

                • Leek$16.00

                  hazelnut, apple, sorrel, koji butter

                  • Treviso$19.00

                    burrata, persimmon, negi onion, saba

                    • Broccoli$15.00

                      chermoula, lime, peanut

                      • Ancient Grain$18.00

                        farro, fire-roasted shakshouka, tofu labneh, pistachio

                        • Cavatelli$23.00

                          kuri squash, kale, walnut, fresno chili, pecorino

                          From the Hearth

                          • Trout$36.00

                            grilled, mushroom, parsnip, shallot, salsa verde

                            • Octopus$29.00

                              grilled, smoked garlic, fingerling potato, jimmy nardello pepper

                              • Chicken$32.00

                                pasturebird, charred, lentil ragout, bacon, turnip, grapes

                                • Brisket$32.00

                                  smoked, steady state coffee rub, polenta, pickled green tomato

                                  • Ribeye

                                    grilled, koji aged, gratin of bloomsdale spinach and swiss chard, blue cheese, green peppercorn

                                    • 28oz$120.00

                                  • Lobster$40.00

                                    grilled, yuzu butter, finger lime; limited availability

                                    Dessert

                                    • Yes, We Have S'mores$15.00

                                      chocolate, mallow, graham

                                      • Vasco Cheesecake$14.00

                                        berries, honeycomb

                                        Last updated: December 24, 2022

                                        What 5,357 people are saying

                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                        4.8
                                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                                        • 4.8Food
                                        • 4.8Service
                                        • 4.7Ambience
                                        • 4.4Value

                                        Noise • Moderate

                                        Loved For

                                        • San Diego

                                          Contemporary American

                                        • North San Diego

                                          Best Service

                                        • North San Diego

                                          Most Booked

                                        Review summary

                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                        Campfire in Carlsbad offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food, service, and vibe." The creatively curated menu features standout dishes like the broccoli, ribeye, and s'mores. Guests rave about the "phenomenal cocktails" and "superb service," making it a "must-try" destination for both locals and visitors.

                                        5,357 Reviews

                                        1. Terra

                                          VIP

                                          New York City

                                          15 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          15 reviews

                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Great food, great service -- informative, kind, attentive, and great recommendations! Will be back

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                                        2. OpenTable Diner

                                          VIP

                                          Los Angeles

                                          5 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          5 reviews

                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Our server was the best. Great birthday celebration. Good job, campfire. Seat numbers were on point. Just want to point out how good Aiden, our server assistant, was. He was phenomenal. You should make him a server. He would do great.

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                                        3. Lane

                                          San Diego

                                          3 reviews

                                          4.0

                                          3 reviews

                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                          1. Overall 4
                                          2. Food 4
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 3
                                          It was just okay. The menu is very limited, the chicken, other than being very charred, did not have a lot of flavor and having it served as half a bird makes it difficult to eat it without looking like a savage. The restaurant was so loud I couldn’t hear a thing being said by my family members sitting across the table from me.

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                                        4. Joshua

                                          Hawaii

                                          2 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          2 reviews

                                          Dined 1 day ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Absolutely phenomenal experience as always; the new baked Alaska is a MUST HAVE! Sonya, Cienna, and Thomas were all absolutely phenomenal and so very friendly! What a wonderful dinner!

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                                        5. McKenna

                                          San Diego

                                          10 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          10 reviews

                                          Dined 2 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          What an incredible meal! Everything on the menu was delicious. We have been to Campfire a few times now and our favorite thing to do is to order a lot and split everything. The broccoli is a must try and I love asking the staff what they recommend. This time we split a ton of our favorite apps, the market fish and the pasta. Loved the pasta and fish together! I will definitely be returning to Campfire. Aside from the food; the staff is so friendly, knowledgeable & pleasant.

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                                        6. Kelly

                                          VIP

                                          Richmond

                                          6 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          6 reviews

                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          As always, an excellent experience from the fresh and innovative food to their amazing team!

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                                        7. Andy

                                          New York City

                                          2 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          2 reviews

                                          Dined 5 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 4
                                          The broccoli was one of the best things I’ve ever tasted. The amazingness of that broccoli was shrouded only by the despair knowing I lack the skills and equipment to recreate that wonderful taste on my own

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                                        8. Kristopher

                                          San Diego

                                          1 review

                                          5.0

                                          1 review

                                          Dined 5 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Visiting San Diego and found recommendations to try Campfire if in the area. Decided to suggest it to my sister who lives in San Diego and we went up on a Sunday evening. The vibe was amazing, everyone was great, staff and patrons. We joked a lot with our server and the bartender. Food was great. We got a few appetizers and entrees to split across the table. The Cornbread was amazing, as was the chicken, and ribeye.

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                                        9. Benjamin

                                          San Diego

                                          4 reviews

                                          3.0

                                          4 reviews

                                          Dined 5 days ago

                                          1. Overall 3
                                          2. Food 2
                                          3. Service 3
                                          4. Ambience 3
                                          Underwhelming dinning experience. Good for Carlsbad I guess

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                                        10. Tommy

                                          San Francisco

                                          3 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          3 reviews

                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          The staff at campfire were phenomenal. We had a great experience and loved every dish. There was something of a gap between the small plates and the entrees, but the great cocktails we had in the meantime made up for it.

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                                        FAQs

                                        You can order delivery directly from Campfire using the Order Online button.

                                        Campfire is rated 4.8 stars by 5357 OpenTable diners.

                                        Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                        Make a reservation

                                        2 people
                                        7:00 PM
                                        Booked 58 times today
                                        Experiences are available.

                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                        Google Map for Campfire

                                        2725 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008-1629

                                        Dining areas

                                        Additional information

                                        • Award-winning
                                          1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
                                        • Cross street
                                          Beech Ave.
                                        • Neighborhood
                                          Carlsbad
                                        • Hours of operation
                                          Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                        • Price
                                          $30 and under
                                        • Cuisines
                                          Contemporary American, American, Seafood
                                        • Dining style
                                          Casual Dining
                                        • Dress code
                                          Smart Casual
                                        • Parking details
                                          Street Parking
                                        • Payment options
                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                        • Additional
                                          Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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