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1. Ember & Rye
4.6
Exceptional(1202)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Carlsbad
Booked 20 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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2. Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(4571)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carlsbad
Booked 31 times today
Vigilucci's Seafood and Steakhouse offers authentic Northern Italian cuisine. The location sits across from the Pacific on the historic 101 and has one of the best views in San Diego.Open seven days a week. Signature dishes include Caprese salad with bufallo mozzarella and Heirloom tomatoes, made from scratch stuffed pastas, Cioppino, prime steaks, fresh seafood including a warm or cold fresh seafood tower with oysters, clams, mussels, crab, lobster and jumbo prawn. (items may vary )Private Wine Cellar room available for private parties.For off-site events and parties contact Cater@Vigiluccis.comCatering to the most discerning palates for over 25 years.Vigilucci’s catering team can custom create a unique and memorable menu for celebrating life’s special occasions.
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3. Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara
4.8
Exceptional(1031)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Carlsbad
Booked 7 times today
Immerse yourself into a refined modern setting featuring Baja-inspired cuisine and specialty cocktails composed of mezcal and tequila. Enjoy a show kitchen allowing you to get an inside look behind the scenes bringing Chef's creations to center stage. Locally sourced cuisine with a coastal flair is the cornerstone of this fine dining Baja-inspired experience.
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4. 333 Pacific - Steaks & Seafood
4.6
Exceptional(5411)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Oceanside
Booked 29 times today
Stunning Views of The Famous Oceanside Pier, Innovative Cuisine and Stylish Décor, Seaside California Elegance
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5. PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
4.4
Awesome(1953)
Price: Expensive
• French / American • Carlsbad
Booked 5 times today
Paon restaurant offers California cuisine with French Cafe influences. Beautiful patio dining, elegant Art Deco in intimate dining setting. Private dining available in handsome club environment. Paon chef features seasonal, locally grown organic produce for the palates of fine food lovers from all over the world. Spotlighting organic prime meats, game and fish prepared with traditional French sophistication. Beautiful lounge with old Hollywood feel and relaxing French music. The patio in a Downtown Carlsbad Village atmosphere. Paon's knowledgeable and attentive staff looks forward to creating an exceptional experience.
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6. The Plot
4.6
Exceptional(794)
Price: Moderate
• Vegetarian / Vegan • Oceanside
Booked 9 times today
The Plot is a haven for culinary enthusiasts, where creative chefs transform locally sourced ingredients into stunningly plant-forward dishes. Indulge in a full-service dining experience in the evenings and for brunch, or opt for a casual lunch on weekdays. Enjoy our beautiful dining room or immerse yourself amongst the plants in our bountiful patio gardens. The Plot team is led by Jessica and Davin Waite, who have been at the forefront of San Diego's culinary scene for over a decade, gaining a loyal following for their inventive and sustainable approach to seafood and plant-based dishes, gaining the attention of critics and culinary innovators far and wide.
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7. Harlow's Lounge
4.7
Exceptional(228)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Bonsall
Booked 9 times today
Harlow's - Art of Life is worth the drive for its unique, delicious food and fantastic ambiance. As one reviewer put it, the food is 'fantastic' and the ambiance 'AWESOME', like 'strolling back in time'. The menu is 'well thought out' and the service is 'great'. Plus, the live music adds a special touch. So, it's more than just a meal - it's an 'epicurean delight' that you'll want to repeat.
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8. Harney Sushi - Oceanside
4.6
Exceptional(58)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Oceanside
Booked 18 times today
Harney Sushi has been serving up San Diego's best sushi since 2001. As fresh and it gets, as imaginative as you want. This is the place where experimentation mixes with celebration, where fine dining service and knowledge fuses with beaming personality and style. Come check out one of Harney Sushi's featured nightly specials, brunch, live music, happy hour, catering, private dinning and more...You must try one of our signature rolls prepared fresh by Head Chef Miguel Castillo, The Rolls Royce Roll, Flaming Lip Roll and the Castillo Roll are fan favorites. Not into the raw stuff? We have something for everybody, try the Osider #55 Roll with seared top sirloin, shrimp, and fried onions or one of Harney Sushi's entrees form the grill like our amazing Chimi-chile steak entree. We have a kids menu too...Harney Sushi is located one block from coast highway right in front of the AMC theater and two blocks from the Oceanside Pier.
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9. Pacific Point - Park Hyatt Aviara
4.2
Awesome(169)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Carlsbad
Booked 5 times today
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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10. Fresco Grill
4.5
Awesome(479)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Bonsall
Booked 1 time today
Leone D'Arcangelo, Chef/Owner, welcomes you to Fresco Wine Bar and Grill. We are proud to present the community with an authentic and creative menu, made with the freshest and best ingredients. At Fresco Wine Bar and Grill we feature an award winning wine list, and a casual, yet sophisticated atmosphere. Located in the River Village shopping center, Leone invites you and your family to enjoy a wonderful dining experience. We are excited to introduce wine pairing dinners, cooking classes, Sunday brunch, and live weekly authentic Italian Music Night, in the near future. We are open daily for lunch and dinner. Stop in for one of our signature cocktails! Buon Appetito!
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