Best Historic Restaurants in Carlsbad

9 restaurants available nearby

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1. Green Dragon Tavern & Museum

4.7

Exceptional(1471)

Price: Moderate

• American • Carlsbad

Booked 5 times today

Just as 18th century taverns served as the epicenter of the communities they served, so too does the Green Dragon Tavern & Museum in Carlsbad offer a warm, family-owned gathering place today for San Diego friends and neighbors of all ages. The welcoming atmosphere is surpassed only by the highly acclaimed and award winning menu. Each dish is curated by with a focus on seasonal, locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Craft cocktails, wines and 20 rotating local beers on tap pair perfectly with our savory fare. Our guests rave about our Maine lobster rolls, Shepherd's Pie, hand-tossed pizzas, fresh seafood, and braised short rib to name a few.As part of the dining experience, guests are invited to travel back in time to the days when our nation's founders met in secret at the original Green Dragon Tavern in Boston. Explore our museum; documents and antiquities from the colonial and Revolutionary War eras and learn more about our nation's founders and their everlasting legacies.

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2. Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(4569)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carlsbad

Booked 23 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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3. Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff

4.4

Awesome(7132)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Solana Beach

Booked 35 times today

Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.

4. Mille Fleurs

4.8

Exceptional(2276)

Price: Very Expensive

• French American • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 5 times today

**Please note: Patio requests must call the restaurant to confirm availability for patio dining, as availability is very limited due to table spacing.* Nestled in the heart of the historic and charming village of Rancho Santa Fe, just four miles inland from Del Mar, Mille Fleurs offers magnificent California food presentation with extraordinary French flair. The exquisite yet comfortable French country décor with inviting outside patio provides an atmosphere that is gracious, warm and welcoming. Mille Fleurs has received numerous accolades including: "Top 25 in America" from Food & Wine Magazine "Far and away the best restaurant sampled in greater San Diego" quoted in The New York Times as well as "Best French" and "Best of the Best" in San Diego Magazine. Our award winning wine cellar offers over seven hundred choices spanning the globe and varying greatly in price. A mile down the road is the Chino's Family Farm where our chef heads every day to get fresh ingredients.

5. Blade 1936

4.6

Exceptional(919)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oceanside

Booked 1 time today

Blade 1936 is an upscale casual modern Italian restaurant which took over the historic Blade Tribune and News Building in Oceanside. Blade 1936 features authentic Italian cuisine and wood-fired pizza. Our menu features fresh pastas, local seafood, steaks and sinful desserts. We have Vegan and Gluten Free menus. Featuring two private dining rooms, Blade 1936 is the perfect venue for your special occasions. Our private wine room seats up to 60 guests and the Chef table seats up to 10. Our outdoor patio is perfect for dining al fresco with your pet. Order online and curbside pick up available.

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6. UNION Kitchen & Tap

4.7

Exceptional(1056)

Price: Moderate

• American • Encinitas

*** WE HAVE MOVED RESERVATION PLATFORMS *** Book your reservation at [https://www.exploretock.com/union-encinitas]Situated at the southern end of Downtown Encinitas on the historic 101 highway, UNION Kitchen & Tap offers New American Cuisine in an inviting, warm, and comfortable restaurant setting. Executive Chef, Jared Saunders, created a frequently changing menu that relies heavily on local and organic ingredients. The menu features a variety of options to choose from including seasonal salads, hearty sandwiches, prime steak and chops, and a number of signature dishes for meat eaters and vegetarians alike. UNION Kitchen & Tap also offers a full complement of local craft beers, boutique wines, and signature cocktails.

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7. 333 Pacific - Steaks & Seafood

4.6

Exceptional(5408)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Oceanside

Booked 12 times today

Stunning Views of The Famous Oceanside Pier, Innovative Cuisine and Stylish Décor, Seaside California Elegance

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8. The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar

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4.7

Exceptional(7)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaiian • Oceanside

Booked 2 times today

A Hawaiian Inspired Cuisine nestled in a Historic Oceanside Hotel.

9. Le Citron

4.2

Awesome(216)

Price: Moderate

• American • Oceanside

Le Citron - Casula Dining in an Historic Oceanside Landmark House featuring a unique variety of selections from surf to turf and farm to plate, Weekend Brunch, Daily Chef's Creations & Desserts to delicious craft cocktails. Indoor and outdoor patio dining as well as private patio dining and parties.https://lecitronoc.com

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Todd
San Diego •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We expected a Thanksgiving 3pm dinner to be loud, busy and crowede and were not surprised that it was as expected. What trumped all that, however, was great service and good food, as we've come to expect at Chart House. Thanks to Brannon and the chefs, we had a memorable Thanksgiving dinner.
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Chart House Restaurant - CardiffPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Solana Beach
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4.4
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Leslievip
California Central Coast •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
All six in our party had an amazing, memorable Thanksgiving dinner experience. Their service is outstanding and each meal was prepared perfectly. Their deserts are a must!
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Vigilucci's Seafood & SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Italian• Carlsbad
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4.8
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Brandon
Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Outstanding Thanksgiving dinner! The staff went out of their way to make this a great experience for guests. The turkey and prime rib were both excellent and the candied yams may have been the best I have ever had dining out. We had never been here before and really enjoyed the museum after our meal. We will be returning again very soon. Thank you to the Green Dragon team for a very memorable experience.
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Green Dragon Tavern & MuseumPrice: Moderate• American• Carlsbad
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4.7
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Erays
Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The best French dinner I had in years, great service lovely place
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Mille FleursPrice: Very Expensive• French American• Rancho Santa Fe
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4.8
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Jackie
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Drinks and food were amazing. Highly recommend starting off with the margherita pizza as an appetizer and then ANY pasta as the main dish. We had the penne arrabiata add sausage and linguine al pesto add chicken. Both were 10/10.
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Blade 1936Price: Expensive• Italian• Oceanside
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4.6

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Green Dragon Tavern & Museum

2. Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse

3. Chart House Restaurant - Cardiff

4. Mille Fleurs

5. Blade 1936

6. UNION Kitchen & Tap

7. 333 Pacific - Steaks & Seafood

8. The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar

9. Le Citron

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