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Top restaurants in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad is known for Carlsbad City Beach, Legoland California, and The Flower Fields garden. There are plenty of ways to work up an appetite in Carlsbad, from swimming to exploring. Once you’re ready for a bite to each you can choose from anything your taste buds may be craving. Steak, seafood, Italian cuisine, and more are all available in the metropolis known as Carlsbad.
Exit the San Diego freeway and you’ll find yourself in the middle of a food oasis. Decadent French food, Mexican cuisine, and quick takeout are all at your fingertips. Order to go and visit the vast beachfront or visit the downtown area for traditional Irish pubs, bars, grills, and more. There are many locations perfect for family dinners and trendy new restaurants to try for date night.
Enjoy the adventure of restaurants in Carlsbad when you explore the possibilities. Invite your friends for a night on the town or treat your co-workers to authentic soul food. Don’t miss out on happy hour. Choose from the incredible local wineries, extensive breweries, or shake it up with specialty mead. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the sights, tastes, and beverages of this beautiful coastal city.
Carlsbad's top cuisines
Must-try Carlsbad restaurants
PIZZA • CALZONES • SALADS
Knockout Pizza - Carlsbad
2937 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Bronx Red Pie - 18" | $29.00 |
| Knockout Pie - 18" | $29.00 |
| Garlic Knots | $7.00 |
TACOS
Casero Taqueria
2674 Gateway Rd #195, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| **Al Pastor Taco | $4.95 |
Chili-rubbed pork cooked traditionally with onions, cilantro, salsa verde and fresh-cut pineapple. | |
| **Guacamole | $10.95 |
Avocado • cilantro • tomato • onion • lime juice • homemade tortilla chips | |
| **Carne Asada Burrito | $16.95 |
Steak • guacamole • salsa fresca • cheese • chipotle crema |
Primo Pizza & Pasta, LLC - 7110 Avenida Encinas Ste 103
7110 Avenida Encinas Ste 103, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Primo Salad | $6.59 |
Mixed Greens, Tomato,Basil,Artichoke,Black olives,Fresh Mozzarella Cheese,Garlic powder,Italian Vinaigrette Dressing | |
| Caesar Salad | $3.79 |
Romaine Lettuce,Parmesan Cheese,Croutons,Caesar Dressing. | |
| Wings (12) | $17.99 |
Fresco Cocina - Fresco Cocina
2858 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Roasted Chicken Breast | $30.00 |
roasted tomato salsa, rice & beans, lemon zest | |
| Sancho's Burger | $24.00 |
7 oz grassfed, oaxaca cheese, jalapeno bacon jam, chipotle sauce, served with yuca fries | |
| Coconut Soup | $14.00 |
sweet potatoes, sweet peppers, tomato, scallion, coconut milk, azeite de dende, (vegan) Add Shrimp for additional cost |
BURRITOS • FISH AND CHIPS • TACOS • SEAFOOD • POKE
FISH DISTRICT - Carlsbad
2675 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| FISH & CHIPS | $0.00 |
Hand-battered Alaskan cod, BATTERED FRIES, parsley, caper sauce | |
| UTENSILS/NAPKINS, please | $0.00 |
In an effort to be ocean-friendly, we will only provide utensils and napkins when requested. | |
| NEW ENGLAND CHOWDER | |
Clams, creme, potato, yellow onion, carrot, celery, parsley |
Torsap Thai Kitchen - Carlsbad
2668 Gateway Road, Suite 170, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Pad See You | $17.00 |
Thick rice noodle wok-fried + egg + broccolini W/ black soybean sauce + and choice of chicken or tofu | |
| Curry Dumpling | $14.00 |
Steamed pork and veggie dumpling in our yellow curry sauce. | |
| Vegetable Crispy Rolls | $14.00 |
Glass noodles wrapped with shitake mushroom, spring roll skin with side of sweet&sour sauce and lettuce. |
Shoots Fish x Beer - 2956 Roosevelt Street
2956 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Pescaderos | $5.50 |
market catch. cabbage slaw. shootz sauce. pickled veg. cilantro. habanero carrot. cotija. *Gluten free* Contains: egg & fish | |
| San Miguel | $5.50 |
Ensenada Shrimp Shoots beer battered Mexican white shrimp, cabbage, shoots sauce, cilantro Contains: shellfish, egg & gluten | |
| Fysh Taco | $4.50 |
SeaCo Fÿsh. pico de gallo . yum yum sauce. furikake. (GF) (V) |
That Pizza Place
2622 El Camino Real B, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| MD TPP Combo | $23.25 |
Pepperoni, Ham, Salami, Mushrooms, Olives, Bell Peppers, Sausage, Cheese | |
| Large Cheese Pizza | $23.75 |
Cheese | |
| Extra Ranch Dressing | $0.00 |
Casero Taqueria - Catering - 2674 Gateway Road
2674 Gateway Road, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Taco Carne Asada Catering | $0.00 |
Wood-fired carne asada with onions, cilantro, guacamole and salsa verde. | |
| Churros Catering (20 pcs) | $30.00 |
Fried crispy dough covered in cinnamon and sugar. Served with a side of rich Mexican chocolate. | |
| Taco Pollo Catering | $0.00 |
Wood-fired chicken thigh with onions, cilantro, guacamole and salsa verde. |
SMOKED SALMON • SALADS • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Beach Plum Kitchen
6971 El Camino Real, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| BLT | $13.50 |
Applewood smoked bacon, leaf lettuce, sliced tomato & mayo on sadie rose sourdough. Served with choice of organic mixed greens, fresh fruit medley, macaroni salad, house made potato chips or spicy beans. | |
| Breakfast Sandwich | $15.50 |
Scrambled cage-free eggs, baby spinach, applewood smoked bacon, tomato jam & smoked mozzarella cheese on grilled challah with a choice of breakfast potatoes or fresh fruit medley. | |
| Buttermilk Pancakes | $13.95 |
3 pancakes served with whipped butter and syrup. |
Kinaly Thai Restaurant
2508 El Camino Real, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Pad See You | $12.95 |
Pan fried flat rice noodle with your choice of protein, egg, broccoli, carrot and sweet dark soy sauce. | |
| Lettuce Wrap | $11.95 |
Sauteed minced chicken with pea and carrot and water chestnut in homemade brown sauce. serve with sweet and sour tamarind sauce. | |
| Basil Stir-fry | $14.95 |
The most favorite entree in Thailand sauteed choice of meat with onion, bell pepper, carrot and basil leaves with sweet basil sauce. Served with thai jasmine rice. Add your own choice of protein to enjoy. |
Hooked On Sushi - Carlsbad - Hooked on Sushi - Carlsbad
2508 El Camino Real, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia House Roll | $11.00 |
may contain sesame seeds & green onions | |
| 2 Item Combo | $18.00 |
served with miso soup, green salad, and white rice. pick 2 different sections below. some selections are subject to extra charge. double servings of the same selection are not permitted. no substitutions! | |
| Cucumber House Roll (vegetarian) | $6.50 |
may contain sesame seeds & green onions |
Felix’s BBQ with Soul
5671 Palmer Way, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| LUNCHBOX ALABAMA FRIED CHICKEN | |
3 PIECES OF OUR FAMOUS ALABAMA FRIED CHICKEN! served with one side of you choice. Additional side add $3 | |
| JIMMY LEE'S PULLED PORK SANDWICH | $14.00 |
Slow-smoked pork, Pulled, Piled high and topped with Coleslaw | |
| LUNCHBOX CATFISH | |
CATFISH FILLET- FRIED SOUTHERN STYLE OR GRILLED TO PERFECTION! ALSO TRY IT IN NUGGETS- PERFECT BITESIZE PIECES. served with one side of you choice. Additional side add $3 |
Tortilla Mia
2939 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Chilaquiles | $12.00 |
two eggs over easy on top of corn tortilla chips smothered in choice of red or green sauce, avocado, cheese blend | |
| Chips N Guac | $10.00 |
fresh tortilla chips, smashed avocados, red onion, tomato and fresh lime and cilantro | |
| Queso Blanco Dip | $10.00 |
aged white cheddar, manchego and chorizo served with fresh corn chips |
Pure Project - Carlsbad
2825 State Street, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| I Choose Yuzu (4 Pack) | $15.00 |
Japanese-Style Rice Lager w/ Yuzu, 5% ABV - 4 Pack | |
| Citra Spree (4 Pack) | $22.50 |
Murky IPA w/ Citra and Citra Cryo, 6.9% ABV - 4 Pack | |
| Back To The Phuture I (4 Pack) | $22.50 |
Murky IPA w/ Nelson, Motueka, and Mega Motueka, 6.5% ABV - 4 Pack *Collaboration w/ North Park Beer Co & Harland Brewing Co. |
Cafe Sunfish
2262 Rutherford #102, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| G.O.A.T | $11.00 |
Roast beef, melted goat cheese, sweet potato chips, radish, micro greens, served on a toasted everything bagel | |
| Cobb | $12.50 |
Mixed greens, carrots, baby tomato, cucumber, avocado, radish, edamame, corn, bacon, hard egg, blue cheese crumble, served with side ranch dressing | |
| Classic Caesar | $10.00 |
Romaine, shaved parmesan, house made croutons, served with a side of caesar dressing |
Black Rail Kitchen + Bar
6981 El Camino Real, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Burrata + Ciabatta | $16.00 |
Housemade pesto, blistered cherry tomatoes, balsamic glaze | |
| Moroccan Braised Lamb Meatballs | $25.00 |
Three large meatballs made with a blend of lamb and beef, Moroccan spices, egg and breadcrumbs. They are finished in a harissa tomato sauce and served over basmati rice. The dish is topped with green olives, feta cheese, red onions, and an herb salad. | |
| Duroc Pork Loin Cubano | $23.00 |
duroc pork loin, spicy capicola, havarti, spicy mustard, house pickle,toasted telera roll |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen
6985 El Camino Real, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Asian Chicken Salad | $15.95 |
grilled chicken, romaine, super greens, carrots, cucumbers, red bell peppers, orange wedges, crispy wonton skins & toasted almonds with sesame-hoisin dressing | |
| Backyard BBQ | $14.95 |
sliced tri tip, caramelized onions, natural cheddar cheese, bbq sauce on a French roll | |
| Tri Tip Entree | $19.95 |
with homemade tin leaf steak sauce & choice of 2 sides |
Pure Taco- Carlsbad Village
2742 State Street Suite 102, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Pastor Taco* | $3.70 |
Chili rubbed pork cooked with diced onion, cilantro, fresh cut pineapple and salsa verde. | |
| California Burrito* | $10.95 |
Grilled steak with crispy french fries, guacamole, Mexican cheese blend and salsa fresca | |
| Green Currry Shrimp Taco* | $4.95 |
Grilled shrimp, organic grilled zucchini, organic green cabbage, Thai basil, mint, green curry and cilantro in a fresh flour tortilla |
The Plot Express - Carlsbad
2956 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Plotato salad | $5.00 |
(soy) | |
| SUPERIOR CRUNCHWRAP | $13.00 |
wild rice & lentil chorizo. nacho cheese. iceberg lettuce. tomatoes. crunchy tostada shell. avocado. sour cream. flour tortilla (gluten, nut, soy) GFO | |
| Plot chickën bites – sauce flight | $9.00 |
(gluten, soy) |
The Wise Ox - TWO - La Costa
7750 EL CAMINO REAL STE R, CARLSBAD
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Potato Salad | $5.99 |
potato, eggs, green onion, dill and mayo | |
| Dry Aged Burger | $13.99 |
dry aged beef, bacon, havarti, mayo, mustard, house pickles | |
| Mac Salad | $5.99 |
Elbow pasta, eggs, peppers, pickles and mayo |
Richard Walker's Pancake House - Carlsbad
2656 Gateway Road, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| WESTERN WITH CHEESE | $15.95 |
Ham, onions, and bell peppers. | |
| CHOCOLATE EXPLOSION | $10.95 |
Smooth imported chocolate wrapped delicately in a warm crepe and topped with thick whipped cream and fresh strawberries on top. | |
| THE MEATLESS | $11.95 |
A pair of fresh Grade AA eggs cooked to your liking, hash browns, and your choice of pancakes or toast. |
Village Kabob
550 Grand Ave, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Beef Kabob Plate | $21.00 |
Char-broiled beef sirloin skewer with Mediterranean spices | |
| Chicken Shawarma Plate | $19.00 |
Marinated chicken vertically cooked to perfection | |
| Chicken Kabob Plate | $20.00 |
Char-broiled chicken tenderloin skewer with Mediterranean spices |
PIZZA
Gregorio's Restaurant
300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Pasta Emilia | $27.00 |
Rigatoni tossed with vodka sauce, peas, mushrooms & plum tomato. | |
| Chopped Wedge | $17.00 |
Romaine, gorgonzola, tomato, bacon, house croutons & ranch. | |
| Pasta De Cabia | $26.00 |
Our “house specialty” pasta smothered in our vodka cream sauce and tossed with plum tomato. |
Sushi Taisho -
300 Carlsbad Village Dr Suite 214, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Beach Bum | $18.00 |
6 pcs deep fried rice topped w/ spicy tuna, avocado, jalapeno, spicy mayo, captain sauce | |
| Unagi Bowl | $18.50 |
baked eel, avocado, drizzled w/ eel sauce. served over white rice & garnished w/ vegetables. | |
| Taisho Combo 1 | $18.00 |
1 pc of nigiri each: tuna, salmon, albacore, shrimp, yellowtail. includes your choice of 1 full roll: california roll OR spicy tuna roll OR shrimp crunchy roll. |
Stella Jean's Ice Cream - Carlsbad
2956 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Ube + Pandesal Toffee - Pint | $13.00 |
THIS IS OUR MOST POPULAR ICE CREAM!! Using our signature 16% butterfat ice cream base, we infuse it with ube to make that beautiful deep purple color. What is Ube you are wondering? A delicious sweet purple yam consumed throughout Asia. And Pandesal? It is a sweet bread like a dinner roll. We create a toffee out of pandesal which makes for an amazing buttery crunch in every mouthful! One pint. | |
| Madagascar Vanilla - Pint | $13.00 |
This is NOT just any vanilla! Oh no!!! Same awesome 16% butterfat base, folding in authentic Madagascar Vanilla Bean! You can literally see the vanilla in every single bite!! Kids’ favorite, parents approved!!! If you make it out to one of our scoop shops make sure to add Rainbow Sprinkles to this – they are free! One pint. | |
| Burnt Honey + Goat Cheese (gf) - Pint | $13.00 |
A decadent fusion of burnt honey and velvety goat cheese. Infused with aromatic thyme, kissed with a hint of smoked salt, and adorned with coconut ash—all embraced in a luxurious sweet cream base. Elevate your palate with this unique, sweet & savory masterpiece, where each spoonful is a culinary journey of exquisite flavors. One pint |
Park 101 & The Trap Shack - 3040 Carlsbad Blvd,
3040 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| MAINE ROLL | $22.00 |
cold maine lobster tossed in lemon aioli | |
| THE OG | $23.00 |
maine lobster poached in garlic butter | |
| CALIFORNIA LOVE | $17.00 |
2pc tendies, bacon, avocado ranch, lettuce, tomato, toasted bun |
BUSHFIRE KITCHEN - LA COSTA
3433 Via Montebello, #166, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| American Burger | $11.95 |
~1/2 pound premium Colorado grass-fed angus beef patty with applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, caramelized onions, local avocado, ketchup, and housemade mayo. | |
| Empanada of the Month – Guava & Cream (v) | $4.60 |
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Sweet and tangy guava and rich cream cheese wrapped up in a crispy pastry crust and baked to golden perfection. Don’t miss out on this Bushfire staple! | |
| Chimichurri Tri-Tip Plate (gf) | $19.95 |
grass-fed tri-tip with housemade chimichurri. Served with your choice of two sides and house-baked focaccia and scallion sauce. |
Rolled Up - 890 Palomar Airport Rd
890 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke Burrito | $18.00 |
Spicy ahi tuna poke, avocado, cucumber, carrots, lettuce, seaweed salad, sesame seeds, green onion | |
| Veggie Burrito | $15.00 |
Avocado, cucumber, carrot, lettuce, seaweed salad, edamame, green onion, sesame seeds, spicy ponzu | |
| Two Longanisa Musibi | $9.00 |
longanisa, seaweed, sushi rice, banana ketchup, sesame seeds |
Thai One On Carlsbad - 7750 Rancho Santa Fe Road
7750 Rancho Santa Fe Road, Carlsbad
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Cashew Nut | $16.00 |
Roasted Thai Chili, Onion, Bell Pepper, Carrot, Green Onion , Water Chestnut | |
| Tom Kha Bowl | $0.00 |
Mushrooms, Tomato, Lemongrass, Galanga, Kair Lime Leaves, Coconut Milk | |
| Vegetable Crispy Rolls | $12.00 |
Veggies, Glass Noodles, Fried, Sweet & Sour Sauce |
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