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A photo of Brickmans Restaurant & Bar (formerly The Grill) restaurant
1. Brickmans Restaurant & Bar (formerly The Grill)
4.5
Awesome(158)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Marcos
Booked 4 times today
Brickmans epitomizes the essence of a charming golf-side eatery, exuding a laid-back country club ambiance that effortlessly cultivates a sense of camaraderie and relaxation. Serving as a beloved community hub, it seamlessly transitions from the ideal 19th hole for golf enthusiasts to the cozy familiarity of your best friend's living room or the lively charm of your fun uncle's country club. 
A photo of Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens restaurant
2. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens
4.7
Exceptional(7185)
Price: Moderate
• Beer Garden • Escondido
Booked 32 times today
At Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, we endeavor to use as much in-season, locally and organically grown produce as possible. It's about much more than freshness and sustainability. Local, organic food--fresh from local growers to your table--simply tastes better and is better for you. With our expansive gardens, patio seating, 36-tap beer systems and select wines you've got a dining experience to satisfy your--body, mind and soul.
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3. Campfire
4.8
Exceptional(5372)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Carlsbad
Booked 66 times today
A New American restaurant and cocktail bar with a focus on market driven live-fire cooking, Campfire is a return to the origins of cooking and hospitality, and celebrates the spirit of the name by creating an environment in which we gather around a fire, create honest food, and share it with friends.
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4. Black Rail Kitchen + Bar
4.4
Awesome(326)
Price: Expensive
• American • Carlsbad
Booked 20 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!
A photo of Jeune et Jolie restaurant
5. Jeune et Jolie
4.9
Exceptional(4167)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French • Carlsbad
Booked 35 times today
A culinary experience celebrating the moment, Jeune et Jolie reimagines French cuisine through the vibrant lens of our Southern California landscape with a 4-course menu offered at $120 per guest. For those looking for a more casual evening, we feature "Le Menu du Bar”, an à la carte offering available for walk-in guests at our bar and lounge.
A photo of Mille Fleurs restaurant
6. Mille Fleurs
4.8
Exceptional(2323)
Price: Very Expensive
• French American • Rancho Santa Fe
Booked 3 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.
A photo of Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa restaurant
7. Chandler's Oceanfront Dining- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
4.6
Exceptional(1528)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Carlsbad
Booked 20 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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8. Vintana Wine & Dine
4.5
Awesome(8291)
Price: Expensive
• American • Escondido
Booked 65 times today
Located on the Penthouse Level of the The Centre at Lexus Escondido, Vintana offers a modern take on California Cuisine and picturesque views of the town and countryside.
A photo of The Landings restaurant
9. The Landings
4.5
Awesome(305)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carlsbad
Booked 9 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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10. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff
4.8
Exceptional(9359)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Cardiff By The Sea
Booked 64 times today
Pacific Coast Grill's oceanfront venue features unique Pacific Coastal cuisine, an oyster bar, select sushi rolls, and a plethora of seafood choices, delicious steaks and more! There are two levels of dining at the new PCG with every dining seat in the house carefully planned to have an ocean view. There are bars on both levels and a heated outdoor patio and a deck with one of the best views of the Pacific Ocean and the line up at Cardiff Reef. You can watch surfers, kite surfers, dolphins, whales and spectacular sunsets from throughout the restaurant.

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