Restaurants near Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach

The ambience was great and the ocean views wonderful. The food took a little long but I saw other tables getting their more timely so it must have been en error made on my food. Staff is friendly and proactive. I will return.

The service was exceptionally fast and friendly. The king & rye drink was our favorite. Will be going back to try the other drinks. The steak was cooked to perfection as well as our other dishes. The food left or mouths watering and craving for more. The lighting wasn't too bright which gave our dining experience for 2 an intimate ambiance.

Our service was incredible his name is Nate Had the sweet potatoes and highly recommend The chocolate dessert was the best

Thank you to Trevor, our outstanding chef, he made my son and I laugh while amazing us with his talents. And of course the food was amazing. Thank you Trevor for great entertainment, a great meal, and overall being a great person!

This was by far the best dining experience I have ever had. Every single person who helped us - from the host attendants to the bar team and Caden, our server - was patient, thoughtful and hospitable. We never felt rushed and felt so taken care of. Cocktails were complex and perfectly balanced. The bartenders were patient despite having a full bar and walked us through the menu. The server “assistants” were already aware we are pescatarian which we noted on OpenTable and let us know what alternatives they could offer for different menu items. This really never happens at other restaurants. You note it but it is not taken into consideration at the restaurant or servers are not made aware. This was a really thoughtful touch for us. Caden was so helpful in making recommendations and guiding us through the menu. The food was spectacular. We had the prawns, oysters, crudo, broccoli, cavatelli and market fish. Complex, layered flavors and interesting textures. Very ingredient driven. Each plate was small enough that we could try many things, but we were properly stuffed by the end! I cannot wait to come back. It is a MUST TRY. **While it’s never the most important characteristic for us, the ambiance and decor were cozy and added to the overall experience and the music playlist was great and not overpowering.