50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Carlsbad

“Great customer service!!!“

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

“Red Chickz’ chicken sandwich is amazing. The seasoning is habit worthy. Sooo tasty! The chicken, the fries, the cheese curds - everything is delicious. Even the cauliflower bites have the seasoning on it. I get the ‘Cool’ style - which basically means all the seasoning but no heat. But that’s just me. It’s amazing.

The owner, Mike, is super friendly. I see him come out to talk to people all the time. He spoke with my husband and I for quite a bit. I’m so impressed at the ingredients he uses and the care he takes in hiring certain employees and then how he treats them. He seems very conscientious.

I love that about this place.
Come try it!“

“Had the salmon and it was delicious. Good clean atmosphere and hospitable, attentive staff.“

“The chicken kabob is amazing!“

“We are tourists visiting the area and made reservations for this restaurant for 5:30 on 3/24/26. We arrived at the restaurant at 5:26 and after we checked in with the young lady at the front desk, were told we were too early to sit at our table and that we could either go to the bar or sit outside until she would come and get us, really?? At 5:33 our phone buzzed and someone other than the hostess came and got us, taking us to a table but not the high top we had reserved. The restaurant was maybe a 1/4 full when we arrived and only one of the high top tables had customers. We were disappointed with how we were treated by this young lady, made us feel like we were unimportant to your company. Disappointed that we didn’t get to sit where we made the reservation also. We had great service and food once we were seated.“

“Outstanding salads! Friendly staff!“

“Loved their lattes! Quick service and great food“

“I enjoyed Pho Central so much ! The owner was so welcoming and accommodated us right away. The food came out super fast and was DELICIOUS! I’d def recommend anyone to come here, the atmosphere is so cute and perfect and cozy for soup to go or to sit in !“

“Had a latte in a handmade mug. Nice staff and decent coffee. I'm not the biggest fan of Ethiopian origin beans- the bright floral/berry flavors just aren't my jam generally - but it was well roasted and extracted that I still enjoyed the cup.“

“The. Best. Smoothie. I have ever had! So fresh and delicious! Visiting from out of state and had to stop here a few times while we were in Carlsbad! Also really enjoyed the Acai bowl! Excellent customer service, friend staff, clean restaurant and most importantly delicious, fresh, fruity drinks! Can't wait to go back!“

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

“The ice cream is delicious. Very good portion sizes and taste to of amazing quality. There are options for all sorts of people with allergies, gluten intolerance, etc. the staff can make some mistakes but that hardly makes a scratch on the experience. Overall I recommend to everyone, even dogs (see: frosty paw)! Enjoy your stay at this amazing ice cream shop“

“The gelato was just like what we had in Florence,Italy!“

“I live in Arizona and walking my found this place. To sum it up I’m addicted to this ice cream. Every time we go to San Diego I have this ice cream 2 to 3 times a day.“

“Consistently delicious and friendly service.“

“I love it“

“Elissa puts so much thought and dedication into her delicious creations. You won't find Costco muffins repackaged in cellophane at this cafe - you WILL find her handmade recreations of traditional French pastries, fun fantasy-themed original creations, alongside custom flavored and hand-painted chocolates. Highly recommend, delicious. I only wish we lived closer and could visit more often (but that's why my wife has a monthly chocolate subscription to Elissa's companion business, 'Chocolates by E')“

“It is a fun place to be! variety of foods available.“

“Great Italian Pastries and coffee in the morning and perfect Italian sandwiches at lunch. Ken and his family know how to bake!“

“Very good pizza and wings. Pizza came out pretty quickly. Sauce is not sweet, which is a good thing. Crust is airy and crunchy. Hot wings were also good. Good sauce. Right amount of vinegar and heat.“

“Great food, great selection, great prices, great specials, and GREAT PEOPLE! Visit. Often.“

“Excellent food and service.“

“Loved the BHC in the Grove so went here when we were down visiting Carlsbad. Ordered 8pc Gold King wings with bburing sauce. Amazing flavor, crisp and juicy just as advertised! Definitely my favorite Korean fried chicken chain around here so far. Service was great as well, even though we were ordering to-go. (Got an additional wing too!)“

“I love the food and the ambiance.“

“Great food, great feel, friendly help“

“Wow! We are so grateful to have happened upon Don's Country Kitchen! our lunch was a home made perfect delight. Excellent menu, service, and food. Highly recommend Don's! ♥️😊“

“Beatiful place I love it Great fooooood“

“Great pizza. On time delivery“

“Fresh Monkee is such a refreshing break from the usual smoothie spots. Their shakes feel like a smart little loophole…dessert vibes without the crash or the guilt. I also happened to meet the owner, who was genuinely friendly and clearly passionate about what he’s building, which makes supporting the place that much better. Definitely worth the stop.“

“I appreciate a place with great wine and a beautiful charcuterie display. I highly recommend“

“Ordered a cake for an office retirement party and it was a hit! Several people asked where it was from. Chocolate cake with raspberry jam and chocolate buttercream, absolutely delightful! Wil definitely be ordering my cakes from here going forward. Ornament was purchased and added separately.“

“Pour over cup of coffee was pretty tasteful and accompanying oatmeal raisan cookie was good. Fairly high priced though. Pleasant eclectic beachy atmosphere clean and neat. Usually busy with parking sometimes a challenge. Definitely worth checking out.“

“Long lines in drivethru so went in. These employees hustle and work hard. Non stop, yet none look phased by business. Had to try the 🍔 burger. It was very good and the shake 🍓 was just as good. However. Those workers would bring me back. Excellent“

“Awesome food! We were in town at Carlsbad for the weekend, and visited it twice. Everything we tried was huge portions and fabulous! Servers and staff were very friendly, and very knowledgeable. If you are in the area, stop in and enjoy!!“

“La Costa Coffee Roasting is an absolute gem. Our family has been going here forever! From the moment you walk in, you can tell they care deeply about quality and craft. The coffee is consistently excellent—rich, smooth, and thoughtfully roasted, easily our favorite local cafe. Highly recommend their espresso blend!

The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about coffee, always happy to recommend a roast or explain their very cool, vintage coffee roasting machine right in the middle of the cafe. Whether you’re grabbing a quick cup or picking up beans to brew at home, the experience feels personal and welcoming.

La Costa Coffee Roasting is a must-visit. Easily the best coffee spot around.“

“The food and service is always good, I was wondering what is their signature dish? And has the restaurant had a food critics review? I love you read it! See you soon Casa de Bandini!“

“Outstanding in every way!“

“My family and I had a wonderful time yesterday. Thanks for the great food and conversation! - The Cole's from Idaho“

“Had the chance to taste Guillaume's pastries when he was still a student... Can't wait to see what they'll be serving us! :)“

“Good food for the price!!“

“Nice environment and friendly staff. It could be that I’ve gotten used to large pours of lower quality wines but this is the smallest pour of Chardonnay I’ve ever had - for $18. And I do eat out a lot and go to wineries frequently. If price isn’t an issue definitely come here. Delicious Chardonnay.“

“What a hidden gem! The pour over menu is extensive and Ruben will help you chose if your not sure. The turkey chili was delicious. Sat by the koi pond, listened to the water, and enjoyed every sip. Thank you for the experience 🙏 I'll be back.“

“Shave Ice with condensed milk and macadamia nut ice cream on the bottom. And Kona Coffee!“

“Loved this little place and the experience brought with it! Latte was made perfectly; mildly sweet with a creamy vanilla finish. Donut melted away in my mouth. Lighting, seating, and cleanliness was perfect for the Carlsbad area. 🩵“

“One of my favorite breweries in all of SoCal! The beers are always on point and the tap room is a great spot to chill and taste what’s new (or what’s always good). I always stop by when I’m in San Diego and grab some cans to bring back up to LA.“

“Just had the most fantastic lunch. Caesar salad was amazing, fish and chips were the best I’ve ever seen, I understand the pizza had a little too much red pepper sprinkled on, but all of it was just delicious. They’re not open for a Sunday brunch, but we wish they were.“

“Such a lovely place with a wonderful atmosphere. The interior is beautifully designed and full of small details that make the space feel special.
I was especially impressed by the fresh flower arrangements — they are incredibly stylish and thoughtfully composed. As someone who really appreciates aesthetics, this detail made a big impression on me.
The service was warm and attentive, and the rolls was very fresh with beautiful presentation.
We will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!“

“Gluten free crust was amazing ! We are not celiac but sensitive and best crust we have tried. Gelato was great and made in house as well.“

“The community is very fortunate to have Anthony and his team to make this area of the campground a place for everyone to enjoy. The views, facilities and lets not forget the music and giving artists a venue to share thier talents. What a Great venue for locals and the surrounding communities. I would like to add, it is very difficult for Anthony and his team to keep this business going. I have notice a few people and groups are bringing in thier own food and drinks. This makes it very difficult for the Campstore to stay in business. All the things they do for the holidays and Jurassic Animals for the kids, this cost a lot. Can we just enjoy something special that they have built for all of us to enjoy. Let's support the staff, management and leadership with our patronage.“