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1. Le Papagayo Encinitas
4.5
Awesome(2277)
Price: Moderate
• American • Encinitas
Booked 29 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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2. Canyons at The Crossings
4.5
Awesome(745)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carlsbad
Booked 5 times today
The Canyons Restaurant is located inside the clubhouse of The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course in North County San Diego, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean! With our unique culinary flare, stone clubhouse, vaulted ceilings, rustic feel, multiple patios, and private dining rooms, The Canyons is perfect for any occasion. We are located right next to Legoland and the Sheraton/Westin Carlsbad Resorts!*Please note that the Canyons Restaurant is open until 3pm daily and Player's Lounge is open after 3pm. Player's Lounge seating is outdoors with the exception of bar seating. There is heaters and fireplaces outside as well as a wind wall for guest comfort.
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3. 20|TWENTY
3.9
Excellent(1182)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Carlsbad
Booked 6 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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4. Haven
4.5
Awesome(207)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Encinitas
Booked 17 times today
Nestled in the hills of Leucadia, Fox Point Farms is home to Haven Farm + Table, a new Californian restaurant helmed by Chef de Cuisine Kelston Moore and General Manager and Wine Director Ricardo Zarate Jr. Haven features the bountiful produce of the three-acre regenerative farm located just steps away from the kitchen. Delight in innovative dishes such as the Jerk Pork Belly Mole while dining on the terrace overlooking our lush fields, or sip a cocktail designed by Phillip Laethem in the stately yet cozy dining room.
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5. 7MILE Kitchen
3.9
Excellent(331)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Carlsbad
Booked 2 times today
Named for Carlsbad's seven miles of coastline, 7 Mile Kitchen features wood-fired pizzas and gourmet burgers. Keeping in mind San Diego’s love for craft beers, 7 Mile features rotating taps of many of the local favorites. Dessert is a must in this restaurant, which has a gelato bar and fire pit s'mores.
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6. Black Rail Kitchen + Bar
4.4
Awesome(326)
Price: Expensive
• American • Carlsbad
Booked 23 times today
Black Rail Kitchen + Bar is a vibrant and unique neighborhood gathering space serves inventive California global fare crafted by renowned Michoacán-born executive chef Moises Hernandez. Cozy up next to one of our expansive patio’s many firepits and enjoy deliciously prepared dishes, daily happy hour, craft beverages, a glorious sommelier-driven wine list, local beer and live music from some of the area’s top jazz musicians and Black Rail Kitchen + Bar’s very own house band, the E.S.P. Collective.We are proud to bring our longtime Carlsbad neighbors and newcomers alike diverse dining experiences including Black Rail Kitchen + Bar, Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen and Yelp Top 100 breakfast spot Beach Plum Kitchen. Stop by, grab a drink and soak in the best of La Costa!
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7. Ponto Lago - Park Hyatt Aviara
4.7
Exceptional(1051)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Carlsbad
Booked 5 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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8. Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
4.6
Exceptional(1528)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Carlsbad
Booked 13 times today
Relish in coastal California cuisine handcrafted with a fresh and flavorful approach at our ocean view restaurant in Carlsbad, CA. Our menu continues to be reinvented with innovation and craft, but always with upscale ingredients to savor with every bite. Ocean views served complimentary. Discover this coastal and comfortable gem right here in North County San Diego.
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9. Seasons - Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara
4.7
Exceptional(604)
Price: Moderate
• Breakfast • Carlsbad
Booked 9 times today
Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, nestled in Carlsbad, California, elevates the culinary landscape with an exquisite dining experience. With a focus on Modern American cuisine, it offers an array of dining options from breakfast to brunch to full-course dinners, catering to every palate. The talented chefs masterfully craft each dish using fresh, locally-sourced seasonal ingredients, ensuring an unforgettable feast for the senses. Enjoy a farm-to-table menu that changes with the seasons, ensuring fresh and innovative dishes every visit. With a captivating lounge and wine bar, this unique fine dining destination in North San Diego creates an ambiance of sophisticated elegance.
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10. The Landings
4.5
Awesome(305)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carlsbad
Booked 11 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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