Food & Drink in Carlsbad

Dini's By The Sea

Against the backdrop of sunset views, this American bar & grills serves up classic meat & seafood.

Beach Plum Kitchen

Low-key breakfast & lunch spot offering eggs, sandwiches & other American cafe items, plus a patio.

Dave & Buster's Carlsbad

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

Campfire

Buzzy indoor/outdoor locale serving wood-fired American fare & cocktails amid camping decor.

King's Fish House

Relaxed chain offering an extensive menu of fish & seafood, plus beer, wine & cocktails.

Draft Republic Carlsbad

Fun hangout for craft brews, bar bites & sandwiches in a convivial space with games & sports TVs.

Miguel's Cocina

Bustling outpost of a small chain serving margaritas & California-inspired Mexican eats.

PRK101

Bi-level, outdoor joint offering BBQ, burritos & cocktails, with games, picnic tables & a roof deck.

Bluewater Grill Seafood Restaurant & Market Carlsbad

Local chain serving a wide variety of seafood dishes in a relaxed, nautically themed space.

Pelly's Fish Market & Cafe

Benihana

Hibachi chain serving Japanese dishes grilled tableside by theatrical chefs.

The Coyote Bar & Grill

American grub & drinks along with nightly entertainment including music, karaoke & a dance floor.

Casa De Bandini at The Forum

Festive eatery serves classic Mexican cuisine in a colorful dining room with roving mariachi bands.

Yard House

High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

Windmill Food Hall

Hip food hall featuring unique counter-serve spots & craft cocktails, plus a patio & games.

Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse

Relaxed eatery serving Italian-inspired steak & seafood across from the Pacific Ocean.

264 Fresco

Wood-fired Italian dishes prepared in a bright, elegant setup with stylish, homey accents & a patio.

Texas de Brazil - Carlsbad

Upscale Brazilian eatery featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meat carved tableside & a salad bar.

Green Dragon Tavern & Museum

New England fare is served in a sprawling tavern that also serves as a Revolutionary War museum.