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1. Giaola Italian Kitchen
4.1
Excellent(454)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Carlsbad
Booked 4 times today
With a menu featuring the perfect marriage of classic homemade Italian tastes and contemporary flair, Giaola Italian Kitchen invites you to be our guest. Enjoy time-tested recipes and fresh, hearty meals that feed the body and nourish the soul. Welcome to our kitchen. Welcome home.
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2. Fish Boon
new
4.8
Exceptional(23)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Carlsbad
Booked 15 times today
At Fish Boon, we see every meal as a celebration of freshness, quality, and flavor. Located in the hills of Carlsbad, our restaurant is committed to creating outstanding sushi experiences infused with warmth and elegance. We use handpicked, high-quality ingredients in our meticulously crafted dishes, inviting you to enjoy the blend of tradition and innovation. Join us on a journey where each bite weaves a story, making every visit feel like a homecoming. Welcome to where exceptional sushi meets authentic hospitality.
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3. The Landings
4.5
Awesome(284)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carlsbad
Booked 13 times today
The Landings Gastropub is not your typical airport restaurant or bar. We pride ourselves on our focus on quality, service, creativity and atmosphere. Everything from our unique cocktails to our pub-inspired menu and carefully curated craft beer list are locally-sourced and of the highest quality. Both our dining room and large patio have a panoramic view of the Palomar Airport runway. Bring the family, enjoy a cocktail and watch the planes come and go. We accept reservations for groups up to 8 people. Please call for larger parties. Please note: For Friday and Saturday concert nights, we enforce a $30/person minimum to cover the cost of the bands.
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4. Fish House Vera Cruz
4.3
Awesome(252)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • San Marcos
Booked 10 times today
Seafood Restaurant and Fish Market in San Marcos, CA is part of Old California Restaurant Row. Fish House Vera Cruz is known for its fresh grilled seafood over mesquite charcoal. Offering the largest selection of fresh fish and seafood in North San Diego County. If you live near Escondido, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside and San Diego area, stop in for our Fresh Fish Market for fresh seafood to grill at home. Our restaurant features multiple Salt Water and Fresh Water fish tanks for a beautiful atmosphere. Check out our full bar and patio for happy hour in San Marcos, CA. We offer private dining and events through our Adobe Room and patio for weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, corporate events and more in San Marcos, CA. Come stop in and Eat Lots of Fish!
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5. Ember & Rye
4.6
Exceptional(1202)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Carlsbad
Booked 21 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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6. Le Papagayo Carlsbad
4.5
Awesome(1086)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Carlsbad
Booked 29 times today
At Le Papagayo Carlsbad Village you can expect live music nightly blended with the best in Coastal/Mediterranean/New American food and cocktails. With a full bar and service from 8am-10pm nightly you'll have ample opportunity to enjoy the newest addition to Carlsbad Village. Located conveniently off Carlsbad Village Dr. we are a short walk from State St and just off the freeway for easy access from either direction. We have a large public parking lot directly in front of the restaurant along with assigned parking off to the north end. Please come in and enjoy breakfast/lunch or dinner any day or night of the week and don't hesitate to call to see who's performing today :)
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7. 20|TWENTY
4.3
Awesome(1152)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Carlsbad
Booked 14 times today
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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8. Valentina
4.7
Exceptional(1798)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary European • Encinitas
Booked 20 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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9. 264 Fresco
4.5
Awesome(2588)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Carlsbad
Booked 32 times today
At 264 Fresco, our goal is for every guest to leave feeling absolutely delighted with their dining experience. Whether you stop by for a quick drink, come in to share a special meal with a loved one, or are planning to host a private party, you can always count on us to deliver delectable food made from the finest ingredients, exceptional service, and a warm, lively, and welcoming atmosphere. For groups of 8 or more, please call the restaurant directly at (760) 720-3737 https://www.instagram.com/264fresco/The Deck @264 Fresco is now open! The Deck is 21+ and is first come, first serve seating. To reserve a private event please email hello@264fresco.com
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10. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens
4.6
Exceptional(7125)
Price: Moderate
• Beer Garden • Escondido
Booked 114 times today
At Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, we endeavor to use as much in-season, locally and organically grown produce as possible. It's about much more than freshness and sustainability. Local, organic food--fresh from local growers to your table--simply tastes better and is better for you. With our expansive gardens, patio seating, 36-tap beer systems and select wines you've got a dining experience to satisfy your--body, mind and soul.

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  • Earl
    Los Angeles •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Excellent venue for lunch with view of Aviara Golf Course in foreground and Batiquitos Lagoon beyond, very scenic. Dependent on weather, outdoor seating would be the best option! Richard Blais' preparations for lunch for our party of 4 was delicious! I plan to return for dinner as today's lunch was our first visit to Ember & Rye. My wife and I have followed Richard Blais since he first came to San Diego. We enjoyed his fine dining presentations many years when he was Chef/Owner at Juniper & Ivy. We look forward to many more meals at Ember & Rye!
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    Ember & RyePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Carlsbad
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    4.6
  • Jamie
    Hawaii •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Wow! I do not think I will be eating sushi anywhere else! This was so amazingly fresh, literally ALL of the fish melts like butter. The freshest of fresh! We started with the garlic edamame and Tuna Tostada, which was amazing. The garlic edamame sauce wash perfect. Then we ordered 4 rolls. I really loved the flavor of the Padre Roll, all protein, tons of fish....no skimping here. We also had the Del Mar, Yellowtail mania and King Salmon. All explosions of flavors. Was this way too much food for us and our daughter, yes....but we didn't care we wanted to try them all for our first time. We also found it cute that there was a heart post-it note on our table that said "Hi Jamie" when we got there. There was also a man singing some old school songs which was enjoyable! Go!
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    Fish BoonPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Carlsbad
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    4.8
  • Courtneyvip
    San Diego •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Horacio is an exceptional server and got all of our special requests correct. It was an evening with live music on the patio so quite busy. Food was good and the ambience was nice on the cold evening.
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    The LandingsPrice: Moderate• American• Carlsbad
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    4.5
  • Dr. Stevenvip
    San Diego •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Nov 21, 2024
    Somewhat over priced, some of food like bread, marginal in taste. Staff hardworking but.....
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    Fish House Vera CruzPrice: Moderate• Seafood• San Marcos
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    4.3
  • camille
    San Diego •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on Oct 29, 2024
    We like the ambiance. The food is inconsistent though. Last time we were there, the Scarface pasta was much more creamy and had more mushrooms. this time not so much and the dish wasn't as warm as it could have been. Our waitress was nice but she forgot a few things and then overcharged us. We caught it and it was all good. I spoke to the manager ahead of time because we were perhaps planning a large party in the near future for wedding. She was expecting us but she never came over to the table to speak with us. Anyway, we'll probably be back
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    Giaola Italian KitchenPrice: Moderate• Italian• Carlsbad
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    4.1

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