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Campfire

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 57 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Innovative

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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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Eric Bost

MICHELIN Plate
2022

From the OpenTable editors: This massive open-flame restaurant charmed diners with fire pits, a wall decorated with camping gear, and warm communal vibes when it opened in 2016. It still has powerhouse status thanks to an excellent craft cocktail program and seasonal wood-fired masterpieces, which could include fire-roasted octopus with green harissa or smoked coffee-rubbed brisket.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(760) 637-5121
Website
http://www.thisiscampfire.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
2725 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008-1629
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Cross street
Beech Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Campfire Party
$102.20 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
At Campfire, we do something special for all groups of 7-12 guests, as we invite large parties to gather together and feast. The Feast is a fixed four-course, family-style meal priced at $80 per guest. You won’t have to make any decisions, as we'll take care of everything, cooking up some of our favorite dishes from every section of the menu. If your group includes young children, please email hello@thisiscampfire.com for help with your booking. Cancellations may be made up to 24 hours in advance of your reservation. Same day cancellations are not eligible for refunds. Tax and 20% Gratuity applied at checkout.

Popular dishes

Olives$8.00
picholine, kalamata, castelvetrano, smoked oil, citrus, espelette
Crudo$20.00
seared ahi, cucumber, buttermilk, horseradish, gooseberry
Mussels$18.00
grilled over embers, salsa macha, toasted pepita, coal roasted yams
Rillette$16.00
pork confit, pear, mustard seed, nasturtium, country bread
Wagyu Skewers$30.00
snake river farms, grilled, meyer lemon, aleppo pepper
Flat Bread$14.00
charred carrot hummus, cumin, coriander, citrus fern, marigold
Porridge Bread$9.00
whole wheat, rye, sea salt, butter

Vegetables

Leek$16.00
hazelnut, apple, sorrel, koji butter
Treviso$19.00
burrata, persimmon, negi onion, saba
Broccoli$15.00
chermoula, lime, peanut
Ancient Grain$18.00
farro, fire-roasted shakshouka, tofu labneh, pistachio
Cavatelli$23.00
kuri squash, kale, walnut, fresno chili, pecorino

From the Hearth

Trout$36.00
grilled, mushroom, parsnip, shallot, salsa verde
Octopus$29.00
grilled, smoked garlic, fingerling potato, jimmy nardello pepper
Chicken$32.00
pasturebird, charred, lentil ragout, bacon, turnip, grapes
Brisket$32.00
smoked, steady state coffee rub, polenta, pickled green tomato
Ribeye
grilled, koji aged, gratin of bloomsdale spinach and swiss chard, blue cheese, green peppercorn
- 28oz$120.00
Lobster$40.00
grilled, yuzu butter, finger lime; limited availability

Dessert

Yes, We Have S'mores$15.00
chocolate, mallow, graham
Vasco Cheesecake$14.00
berries, honeycomb

What 5,209 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Contemporary American
North San Diego
Innovative
North San Diego
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Campfire offers a unique dining experience with "life changing broccoli" and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests praise the "friendly and knowledgeable staff," outstanding service, and creative cocktails. While some find the menu pricey, the "ambiance and food quality" consistently impress. Campfire is ideal for celebrations and memorable meals, ensuring a delightful visit.

5,209 Reviews

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Geo
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food - mediocre ( especially chicken ), service & drinks excellent
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Rachael
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent — food, service, atmosphere. Phenomenal experience, will definitely be back!
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Brandie
Portland
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tony and Ray took great care of our table. We had a lovely dining experience, food was absolutely delicious and perfectly curated.
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Caren
Yosemite
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, the menu changes seasonally and the roasted carrots and the broccoli were delicious. My pasta was so well balanced - light and perfectly cooked, with mushrooms and ricotta completing the dish beautifully. Service was warm, friendly and lots of fun!
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Marty
San Diego
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simple the best! Had the family feast experience for our group of 12. Service was incredible, cocktails were amazing, and food was on point as always.
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Tracy
Orange County
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
So fun! The service was amazing! They truly made it feel special.
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Andrés
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been to Campfire a few times, and, it never disappoints. The service is amazing, the food is perfect, the ambiance is great, and the drinks are excellent! Highly recommended. P.S. you have to make reservations
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Wesley
East Texas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Classic dishes with unique flavor. Will definitely be back!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have never experienced better service than I did at Campfire. They made our special occasion as special as it could possibly be. Major shoutout to the assistant manager and bar staff who created an unforgettable cocktail experience for us. A huge thank you to the chef and the entire staff. Our waiter was so kind in walking us through the menu and helped us make great choices. We enjoyed every dish, particularly the broccoli, asparagus, octopus and cavatelli! We plan on recommending Campfire to everyone we know.
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Brad
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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You can order delivery directly from Campfire using the Order Online button.

Campfire is rated 4.7 stars by 5209 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 57 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2725 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008-1629

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Beech Ave.
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thisiscampfire.com/
Phone number
(760) 637-5121

Campfire

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MICHELIN Plate

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Campfire Party

Broccoli

Brisket

Ribeye

Kindling

Olives$8.00

Crudo$20.00

Mussels$18.00

Rillette$16.00

Wagyu Skewers$30.00

Flat Bread$14.00

Porridge Bread$9.00

Vegetables

Leek$16.00

Treviso$19.00

Broccoli$15.00

Ancient Grain$18.00

Cavatelli$23.00

From the Hearth

Trout$36.00

Octopus$29.00

Chicken$32.00

Brisket$32.00

Ribeye

Lobster$40.00

Dessert

Yes, We Have S'mores$15.00

Vasco Cheesecake$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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