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Campfire, Carlsbad, CA
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Campfire

$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 82 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
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.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Eric Bost

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Plate2022

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

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Campfire Party

    $96.00 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.

What 5,364 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Contemporary American

  • North San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Campfire in Carlsbad offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food, service, and vibe." The creatively curated menu features standout dishes like the broccoli, ribeye, and s'mores. Guests rave about the "phenomenal cocktails" and "superb service," making it a "must-try" destination for both locals and visitors.

5,364 Reviews
  1. Mark

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Service was exceptional and the energy of the place is super fun and lively. The Drinks were great, but the food was very average. While the Broccoli was great and the Chicken was the best-tasting main course, the chicken must have been cooked at too high a temp because it was a bit rubbery and difficult to remove from the bone. Steak was undercooked and tough. Halibut was overcooked and not flaky. Years ago they had a great burger and the staff said the chef convinced the owner to make the menu more sophisticated. Unfortunately, a plan not being all that well executed.

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  2. Tiffany

    VIP

    San Diego

    109 reviews

    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was happily surprised that there WAS a quiet corner in this bustling hot spot to have a chatty dinner with a friend I hadn't seen in a while. The staff were entirely accommodating. Loved it.

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  3. Michelle

    VIP

    Baltimore

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Campfire and did not disappoint ! We had a group of four, so were able to sample several items! Cocktail list was great! Red river was amazing! Then we sampled the olives and cornbread..both a must. Defintely get the broccoli! We shared the fresh market fish halibut and the pork tenderloin entrees! And finished the night with a s’more and baked Alaska to share! A little pricey but worth it! Will definitely go back and plan on taking guests when in town visiting!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’m a foodie so I am a super critic. The service was perfect, the octopus was over the top. Never have seen a presentation better and for flavor was beyond any expectation and the tenderness was superb. Has to be a destination when in Carlsbad Village

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  5. Tanya

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun experience. Staff is over the top friendly and attentive. We were celebrating a milestone and they were all aware and made it special. Great place!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The way the menu is set up I think this is a better group spot than date spot

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  7. Terra

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service -- informative, kind, attentive, and great recommendations! Will be back

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was the best. Great birthday celebration. Good job, campfire. Seat numbers were on point. Just want to point out how good Aiden, our server assistant, was. He was phenomenal. You should make him a server. He would do great.

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  9. Lane

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was just okay. The menu is very limited, the chicken, other than being very charred, did not have a lot of flavor and having it served as half a bird makes it difficult to eat it without looking like a savage. The restaurant was so loud I couldn’t hear a thing being said by my family members sitting across the table from me.

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  10. Joshua

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely phenomenal experience as always; the new baked Alaska is a MUST HAVE! Sonya, Cienna, and Thomas were all absolutely phenomenal and so very friendly! What a wonderful dinner!

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Campfire is rated 4.8 stars by 5364 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 82 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Campfire

2725 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008-1629

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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