24 Best American Restaurants in Carlsbad

“Great customer service!!!“

“fresh baked buns make all the difference. coffee shake, yum. got it in "Lil Moo" size“

“Excellent Thai food in a beautiful setting. You will love the ambience, the food and the service.
The place is nicely decorated, the most beautiful food I have been to. Everything we tried was excellent, cannot recommend highly enough.
The roti and curry is delicious and a must try. Soups are nice and perfect for winter nights.“

“excellent drinks & food.“

“The food is as good as it looks! I couldn’t believe it when my parents asked me if I wanted to go to a Revolutionary War tavern replica & museum near the beach in northern San Diego. Like, huh? But the building reminded me of growing up on the east coast, and the museum reminded me of how lucky we are to have this country & those who fought for it. I loved the cozy interior with brick and wood. My parents are regulars, so they know the server, and he was super nice. They have a great Old Fashioned, and we all got the Seafood Trio (mine with double cod). The fingerling potatoes were to die for. It was all delicious. Amazing Caesar salad, too. Definitely had leftovers. Excited to go back for their happy hour. Can’t wait to try wagyu sliders, mussels, and clam chowder. Seriously, it all sounds good. Definitely worth a trip! And you’ll be back to try it all 😁“

“We dined on a Saturday evening and it was very busy. It took over an hour to get our appetizers. Granted the waitress warned us that the cooking staff was new and orders were taking extra long. Our dinner started at 6:15 and we got out of there at 9:15. Three hours really long. So if you're not in a hurry, then all will be well. The band was really good!“

“Found Nick’s by chance the nite we flew in and went back 2 more times before we left. Great food, the steaks were cooked perfect. Priced fair for today’s times. Great friendly wait staff. I recommend if you’re in Carlsbad it’s a must stop. Enjoy!!“

“We really enjoyed our lunch/dinner! Excellent chicken pot pie. Our waitress was Diane and she is top notch! Thank you so much !“

“Great food and great service from a very friendly and attentive staff! Had an awesome date night! Our first time here but won’t be our last.“

“Vanessa was really friendly at the counter and bringing it the food AND cleaning dishes up. So nice!! Also the good was A1, to notch, amazing! En Fuego Burger delivered on good spice/great, great fresh ingredients, and perfectly cooked! (I ordered medium rare) Then those sweet potatoes fries... There is no way to make them better than how they do it here!!! I need to come up here to MTB more often so I can come here after! Oh, and everyone else loved their meals too.“

“Desayuno muy rico cafecito y ensaladas deliciosas todo fresco ☕️😀“

“Was a great idea stopping to Islands Food was great and waitress so wonderful I really recommended Thank you“

“Super attentive service. From the Hostesses, wait staff to buss boys. Food is delectable. Entrees were well prepared, fresh ingredients, served hot & salads crisp. Highly recommended.“

“Here visiting from NC. I by chance stumbled upon 7 Mile Kitchen. The food was absolutely amazing and the service was just as wonderful. Henry greeted me with such an amazing smile and made me feel so welcome. He gave great suggestions of his favorite dishes when I asked. He made sure I had everything I could possibly need, loved the personal touches. I also, met Lindsey and she was very welcoming as well. They both were very engaging in conversation and I appreciated it very much seeing as though I am traveling for work. At no time did I feel like a stranger. Thank you 7 Mile Kitchen for a wonderful meal, great service and a warm home away from home feeling!“

“Seasons Restaurant in Carlsbad is such a hidden gem! We stopped in for their Golden Hour menu and were seriously impressed--great prices, solid portions, and everything we tried was super flavorful. The vibe is upscale but still relaxed, and the service was friendly without being overbearing. Definitely recommend the Golden Hour for a chill evening with good food and drinks without breaking the bank. We'll for sure be back!“

“Great food and server she was on top of it“

“I wanted to check out a warehouse sale while in town, and wanted to grab a quick bite with my husband and friends. We decided to share a couple items to try.

Chicken Tenders (2 pc) 10/10
Original Sandwich 10/10
Cheese Curds 7/10
Cauliflower Bites 10/10
Corn Ribs 9/10
Potato Wedges 10/10

We love that you can adjust the spice levels. The sauces complemented lots of the sides. Our service was quick and efficient. Thank you, Bree! The spot has both indoor and outdoor seating. They also sometimes have DJs playing in the front - what a vibe. There's free parking in the plaza.“

“Here, in this restaurant, you will find delicious food if it Is for breakfast or dinner and the price of each plate will vary depending on what you do order.If you are a member of IHG Rewards Club, then please charge everything to your room because that's the only way for you to accumulate hundreds of points so that you can get free nights, free merchandise or free airline tickets.“

“Amazing staff and ambience! Newly renovated and beautiful interior offers guests a Victorian classic country club vibe. I highly recommend calling ahead or arriving early to be seated outside next to the 18th hole. I always love when a menu has GF noted. The tostada was difficult to eat but worth the effort. The heirloom tomato salad was to DIE for, I would eat that everyday. The oysters were small and didn’t carry a lot of meat so I wouldn’t order again. Veal chop was cooked to perfection, the capers in the sauce offered a delectable sour taste that complimented the cream and pearl onion. The corn crème brûlée should be a dessert. Truly a lovely restaurant with amazing staff like our waiter Alex. A steakhouse is a steakhouse, you get what you come for.

Vegetarian options: Salads are your largest options without considering fish.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free noted on the menu!!

Wheelchair accessibility: All on one floor.“

“After a long day of playing soccer, the entire team visited Notorious Burgers. We loved the appetizers, especially the brussels sprouts and fried pickles. They offered a variety of food for everyone’s liking. My cheeseburger was the black and blue, and it was heavenly. Next time we’re in Carlsbad, will be sure to eat there again Great spot!!!“

“Outstanding salads! Friendly staff!“

“The driving school is the kid’s favorite. It’s good opportunity to learn the traffic rules and the responsibilities with fun.There are some other rides and attractions to explore in the Fun town, such as Fun Town Police and Fire Academy, DUPLO Playtown, Kid Power Tower, Rebuild the World, etc. kids can have lots of fun.“

“Nice place. Had to wait for our drinks and food for a little while. We were also celebrating my son’s birthday and I thought they would do something special. Which the waitress just dropped off a cookie with whipped cream and took off No singing no wvwn saying happy birthday.“