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1. Nick’s on State
4.8
Exceptional(2983)
$$$$
• American • Carlsbad
Booked 88 times today
Never disappoints! Every time we visit it is top of the list and such a great time.
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2. The Henry - Carlsbad
4.6
Exceptional(995)
$$$$
• American • Carlsbad
Booked 115 times today
Haley was my server last night. She was amazing and one reason I will be returning. While I was waiting for my friend I was watching a show on my phone and instantly made a friendly connection and that friendliness did not leave her at all. 10/10 server.
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3. Wildland
4.7
Exceptional(601)
$$$$
• Californian • Carlsbad
Booked 92 times today
Just wow! our server was amazing, blond with glasses. All the food was delicious that he recommended, from the focaccia to the fall type pasta shells in brown butter to the prawns and the mille full desert!
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4. Herb & Sea
4.6
Exceptional(3578)
$$$$
• Seafood • Encinitas
Booked 84 times today
Excellent good! Mussels toast, ceviche and Lobster linguine for the win !
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5. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff
4.7
Exceptional(10636)
$$$$
• Seafood • Cardiff By The Sea
Booked 122 times today
View, service & food spectacular! Hosts & Valet crew awesome.
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6. Ember & Rye
4.6
Exceptional(1767)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Carlsbad
Booked 35 times today
We had an excellent experience here. The food and service were both next level. This was our 2nd time here and Ember & Rye delivered again.
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7. Texas de Brazil - Carlsbad
4.6
Exceptional(1877)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Carlsbad
Booked 25 times today
Our server was amazing. She knocked it out of the park for us and a pleasure having here be our server.
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8. Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub
4.8
Exceptional(1637)
$$$$
• Sushi • Oceanside
Booked 31 times today
Innovative food preparation and ingredients. Fresh and delicious
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9. The Rooftop Bar at Mission Pacific
4.4
Awesome(232)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Oceanside
Booked 20 times today
It was our first time there. We had known about it and wanted to go for a long time. The night we went was perfect for watching the sunset. We loved all the food we tried, and the drinks were great. Our server Jennifer was friendly and attentive, as were the others who brought out the food at times. Our only real complaint is the noise level of some of the other patrons who really could have kept their conversations more quiet in respect for the rest of us.
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10. 264 Fresco
4.5
Awesome(2939)
$$$$
• Italian • Carlsbad
Booked 52 times today
My husband and I really enjoyed our dinner at Fresco. The staff were friendly and helpful with suggestions regarding the entrees. Their recommendations were right on!!!! I highly recommend this restaurant!

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  • CathyGold
    Orange County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Excellent good! Mussels toast, ceviche and Lobster linguine for the win !
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    Herb & Sea$$$$• Seafood• Encinitas
    •
    4.6
  • Frank
    San Diego •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had an amazing experience, everyone from the owner to the entire staff was incredible. We highly recommend Barbusa.
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    Barbusa$$$$• Italian• Little Italy
    •
    4.6
  • HeatherGold
    San Diego •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    This was our second time dining at Books & Records. The first time was on a busier week night and with the close tables and live music it had a liveliness to it but not super conducive for quiet conversation. This time we visited on a Sunday evening and it was quiet and we had great table conversation. Both times our food was excellent (we love the brussel sprouts and the chicken bao buns). This time we also got the tuna crudo and it was delicious. Service is attentive and our server was kind.
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    Books + Records$$$$• American• Banker's Hill
    •
    4.6
  • Jose
    San Diego •29 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 29, 2026
    The food and drinks were delicious i would definitely come back!
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    El Agave$$$$• Mexican• Old Town
    •
    4.4
  • Stratton
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 7, 2026
    Great atmosphere and friendly service. More local place but we enjoyed it very much
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    Miss B's Coconut Club$$$$• Caribbean• Mission Beach
    •
    4.5

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