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1. Fish House Vera Cruz
4.6
Exceptional(283)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • San Marcos
Booked 1 time 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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2. Campfire
4.8
Exceptional(5340)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Carlsbad
Booked 63 times today
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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3. Jeune et Jolie
4.9
Exceptional(4142)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French • Carlsbad
Booked 22 times today
A culinary experience celebrating the moment, Jeune et Jolie reimagines French cuisine through the vibrant lens of our Southern California landscape with a 4-course menu offered at $120 per guest. For those looking for a more casual evening, we feature "Le Menu du Bar”, an à la carte offering available for walk-in guests at our bar and lounge.
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4. Matsu
4.5
Awesome(67)
Price: Very Expensive
• Creative Japanese • Oceanside
Booked 4 times today
Matsu follows a new light in modern Japanese cooking while paying homage to centuries-old tradition. We honor the philosophies behind the culture and its cuisine while expressing the local terroir and what grows naturally around us. The menu is our study of pristine, simple ingredients, the overall experience a balance, providing a sense of omotenashi, or Japanese hospitality.We currently offer a 10 course tasting menu that constantly is changing with the seasons and availability, featuring a wide variety of seafood and vegetables, a few meat courses, and desserts. We also have a la carte and vegan options available as well, and walk in guests are welcome to join us either at our bar, or if tables are available for the evening. With advance notice, we are happy to adjust the menu to accommodate most dietary restrictions. A5 Wagyu can be added for an additional $55 per person.
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5. Ember & Rye
4.6
Exceptional(1278)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Carlsbad
Booked 21 times today
Ember & Rye is a special occasion restaurant with its delightful steaks and fresh seafood dishes, served in a vintage clubhouse setting. Many reviewers noted it as a great choice for special events, like birthdays and anniversaries, and appreciated the attentive service and fantastic food. The stunning views over the 18th green also add to the charm.
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6. Texas de Brazil - Carlsbad
4.5
Awesome(1654)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Carlsbad
Booked 29 times today
Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.
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7. 333 Pacific - Steaks & Seafood
4.5
Awesome(5483)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Oceanside
Booked 33 times today
Stunning Views of The Famous Oceanside Pier, Innovative Cuisine and Stylish Décor, Seaside California Elegance
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8. Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse
4.7
Exceptional(4641)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carlsbad
Booked 34 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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9. Brickmans Restaurant & Bar (formerly The Grill)
4.5
Awesome(156)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Marcos
Booked 5 times today
Brickmans epitomizes the essence of a charming golf-side eatery, exuding a laid-back country club ambiance that effortlessly cultivates a sense of camaraderie and relaxation. Serving as a beloved community hub, it seamlessly transitions from the ideal 19th hole for golf enthusiasts to the cozy familiarity of your best friend's living room or the lively charm of your fun uncle's country club. 
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10. Bob’s Steak & Chop House – La Costa
4.6
Exceptional(1732)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Carlsbad
Booked 10 times today
Bob’s Steak & Chop House – La Costa is a nationally renowned steak house specializing in the finest corn-fed, Midwestern prime beef. The menu formula is simple: incredible meat, gigantic shrimp, fabulous salads and decadent desserts. Classic steak house food prepared and presented in a manner that Bon Appétit calls "the kind of fare you"ll want to go back for again and again."Quality and service are two of the main ingredients that make up the culture. Because of the caliber of the product, servers exude a friendly confidence that charges the atmosphere and restaurants with vitality. Award-winning food, educated service and warm, classic décor make dining at Bob's Steak & Chop House an outstanding experience. All Valet parking is complimentary at the resort for Bob's guests!
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  • RonVIP
    San Diego •28 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Unbelieveable!! Ambience, table by the window with the tide rolling in, the delicious food, well mixed drinks, and responsive and experienced server Candy, made the night an extra special treat. My out-of-town guests who are well traveled said one of the best dining experiences!
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    The Marine RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• La Jolla
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    4.7
  • MaryVIP
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Fantastic flavors, well beyond savory and sweet. The last comparable meal we had was in Cape Town, South Africa.
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    MatsuPrice: Very Expensive• Creative Japanese• Oceanside
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    4.5
  • Julie
    San Diego •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This is our favorite place for a great seafood meal. We took a friend for his birthday. I always get the Alaskan halibut….. my husband always enjoys a skewer of divine seafood. Our friend enjoyed the Ono. The hot out of the oven sourdough rolls are delicious. Ambiance is old but hey the food is why we go!
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    Fish House Vera CruzPrice: Moderate• Seafood• San Marcos
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    4.6
  • Guy
    Los Angeles •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    A wonderful experience! Went with my wife to Valentine’s Day. She was immediately charmed by the relaxed ambience and then blown away by the five-course meal. The ingredients and taste combinations were delicious. I don’t drink so they paired each course with perfect no-alcoholic drinks . My wife’s food was paired with very interesting alcoholic beverages which enhanced her courses. Staff was excellent: smart, down-to-earth and attentive. Highly Recommended!
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    Jeune et JoliePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• Carlsbad
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    4.9
  • StephanieVIP
    New York City •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Love this restaurant! The food was all outstanding but the oysters and broccoli are beyond!!! We had a great server Zach and the service was top notch!! Great experience -very much recommend!!
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    CampfirePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Carlsbad
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    4.8

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