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Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Carlsbad

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4.6
Exceptional(1200)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Carlsbad
Booked 4 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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4.4
Awesome(2253)
Price: Moderate
• American • Encinitas
Booked 7 times today
Le Papagayo blends New American and Pacific Coast cuisine to create an amazing fine dining experience. The Chef and Myself combine the freshest of local ingredients and flavor to create a unique character for each meal created from scratch. Dining at Le Papagayo is a full experience that will delight all your senses. Amazing food and a warm and inviting dining room which looks like an art gallery are all part of the experience.We also offer a heated patio and unplugged live music every night.
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4.7
Exceptional(1056)
Price: Moderate
• American • Encinitas
*** WE HAVE MOVED RESERVATION PLATFORMS *** Book your reservation at [https://www.exploretock.com/union-encinitas]Situated at the southern end of Downtown Encinitas on the historic 101 highway, UNION Kitchen & Tap offers New American Cuisine in an inviting, warm, and comfortable restaurant setting. Executive Chef, Jared Saunders, created a frequently changing menu that relies heavily on local and organic ingredients. The menu features a variety of options to choose from including seasonal salads, hearty sandwiches, prime steak and chops, and a number of signature dishes for meat eaters and vegetarians alike. UNION Kitchen & Tap also offers a full complement of local craft beers, boutique wines, and signature cocktails.
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4.7
Exceptional(1374)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Oceanside
Booked 9 times today
Please call for reservations of 7+ (760) 453-2738 Founded in 2013 by Davin and Jessica Waite, Wrench & Rodent is a space for culinary exploration and collaboration. This cozy, eclectic restaurant quickly became a destination for those who appreciated Chef Davin’s creative approach to celebrating local and responsibly sourced fish and produce. In addition to a set sushi menu, Wrench offers an omakase as well as a list of specials that change daily. The team is committed to reducing waste and enhancing flavor by elevating all cuts of fish and veggies, as well as featuring a diverse range of species. Many menu items are simple, fresh and creative, with a lesser-known fish species complimented by ingredients from the backyard garden. Byproduct utilization drives the menu as well, and recent explorations with aging techniques have led to a dry aged fish program. Plant-forward preparations are also celebrated, and a vegan omakase is available upon request.

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  • Earl
    Los Angeles •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 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
    4.6
  • Evelyn
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Everyone was great, food was great, we had 2 vegans who also loved their food. Thank you for catering to all types of food preferences!
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    Wrench and Rodent SeabasstropubPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Oceanside
    4.7
  • Rosemary
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 17, 2024
    So Much Fun!! Great food and service… Band was great not too loud or crazy just fun with their choices of songs…Will be back everytime company comes to visit
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    Le Papagayo EncinitasPrice: Moderate• American• Encinitas
    4.4
  • Neilvip
    San Diego •79 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 26, 2024
    Great place to watch sports for sure. Cocktails and beer selection is fantastic! We had crab cakes for an appetizer, outstanding. The shrimp and grits is very authentic New Orleans style. Great burger too. We are adding this to our rotation.
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    UNION Kitchen & TapPrice: Moderate• American• Encinitas
    4.7
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