Restaurants near Cardiff

“Rose Hill Café in Cardiff is fantastic. The coffee is excellent every time. Rich, smooth, and clearly made by people who care about the craft. You can tell they use quality beans and know how to brew them right — no bitterness, no shortcuts.

The food is just as great. Everything we’ve ordered has been fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor. You can taste that it’s made with good ingredients and real attention to detail, not just thrown together. Portions are generous and it always hits the spot.

The café itself has a cozy, welcoming feel. Service is friendly without being overbearing, and you’re made to feel at home whether you’re grabbing a quick coffee or settling in for brunch.

If you’re in Cardiff and want a place that does both coffee and food really well, Rose Hill Café is it. Already planning our next visit.”

“Best 5am service today for my flight back to Atlanta!! BEST YUMMIES!!! She was the nicest server and very kind for 5am!!!!”

“Always great coffee and the empanadas are great 🔥🔥”

“Great food - super fresh fish & casual vibe. Prices were reasonable & I would recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Enjoy!”

“The beer! The best around by far”

“I love best pizza and brew. Their food is always very good. I highly recommend this place. Atmosphere in Cardiff best pizza and brew is wonderful. Staff ALWAYS GREAT!!!”

“Don’t let the gas station location fool you — the food was amazing. Everything was and awesome and flavorful, but the salsas were the real standout. Definitely worth the stop.”

“Just a good basic pizza, but they also have big ice cream cones! We love the swirl. The grandkids love this place…..”

“Great atmosphere excellent food”

“Cracked tri-tip is a must.”

“The restaurant brought memories back from my travels in Italy. The staff was amazing and treated everyone like family. It wasn't easy to pick one entrée. I have to advise to end your meal with a delicious TIRAMISU... We will be returning....”

“We had an amazing dinner. Great happy hour until 6 PM. Nice options. Great service. Nice location.”

“Best chicken soup!! All the daily specials are great! Flavorful food at a reasonable price”

“I’ve been coming to this place since I was a teenager and there’s literally NO OTHER PLACE that can beat it, unless you’re in Brazil ;) It’s my weekly treat and I’ll never get tired of ordering the same acai protein bowl.”

“Great food cooked by some great guys”

“Visiting from out of town & Dog 🐶 Friendly.”

“Lovely Michelin star dining. The service was amazing and the food was delicious. Thank you for making our 25th anniversary a memorable experience!”

“Beautiful Ambiance, Friendly Servers and Delicious Foods. Highly Recommend this place. Cheers!”

“Environment ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Beautiful, well-designed space with a strong sense of flow.
You start with bites in a garden courtyard, move indoors to an open kitchen for mains, and finish by the fire pit with tea. Warm wood tones and a subtle Japanese aesthetic make the whole experience feel calm and intentional.

Food ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This menu centered around flowers, with floral elements in almost every dish.
Compared to traditional French fine dining, Lilo is noticeably lighter—more seafood, cleaner flavors, and slightly acidic seasoning instead of heavy, rich profiles. Very well suited for spring/summer.

Overall Thoughts
A refined, thoughtfully curated tasting menu with strong atmosphere and clear identity.
Within Michelin-level dining, it stands out for being light, seasonal, and restrained rather than heavy.

Will I come back?
Yes.”

“First time visiting. This is a must visit for all food lovers who also appreciates quality Californian ingredients. I had all tonics on the menu, the Turkish eggs & the Spanish French toast. Absolutely yummy! I was super nervous to try the French toast so a super sweet couple sitting next to me shared some their French toast with me & I’m so glad they did. I’ll be coming back for sure for the French toast! I absolutely loved the ambience and customer service. I felt at home and I can’t say that for half of the restaurants in San Diego. Definitely a must visit! I highly recommend! I will definitely return!!

Reservation is better but not required
Accepts Applepay
Free street parking
Most seating are outside so bring a jacket”

“Great customer service!!!”

“great customer service and and good Knowledge of all the beers”

“This was our first time eating Peruvian The food was tasty, fresh and great portions.”

“Great service too! My mouth watered the entire time and was completely satiated and beyond happy with all that we ate! New menu apparently, but I gotta get back before they change it again!”

“Fantastic food quality. Purist food.”

“GREAT GREAT FOOD. Thank you 😊”

“Hey I just want to say the Luna grill down in Carmel valley was amazing and I want to give a special thank you to Athena for helping me out with my order she was polite and made sure i got everything I needed I recommend anyone that loves Mediterranean food check out this location 2 thumbs up will be back”

“What a great experience.. great beer and an awesome place.. for sure will be backs and will bring friends with me.. cheers 🍻”

“We had the best service that you can possibly get really great. The food was actually excellent. A reason for the four is I ordered an egg for my barbecue tri-tip sandwich and the yolk came done like well done. I would expect any chef knows that when you order an egg for a burger or a sandwich if you want it to be ready nice and warm and runny that’s why you have it put on there. But flavors and textures were excellent”

“Spent several enjoyable hours at New English Brewery this afternoon. Actually, came here because of wanting to try out “The Craft Taco Truck.” They didn’t disappoint! The guys were friendly, the food was great! Visually appealing and delicious. Highly recommend you seek them out and enjoy an afternoon with them! We’ll definitely be back.”