Top rated Californian restaurants in Carlsbad, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Californian restaurants in Carlsbad

Experience the best that Carlsbad has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 103 places from Californian restaurant category.

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Copenhagen Corner

Danish restaurant

4.90 (116 reviews) (~51.31 km from centre)

Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill

Seafood restaurant

Authentic Mexican-style seafood tacos with special sauce, served on housemade tortillas.

$$ $$

4.70 (4.1K reviews) (~48.94 km from centre)

The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro

Wine bar

Chic bistro & wine shop offering regional small plates & weekend brunch, plus happy-hour specials.

$$ $$

4.70 (674 reviews) (~46.11 km from centre)

MARKET Restaurant + Bar

Restaurant

Upscale, earth tone-hued space for California fare with a local, seasonal focus & some fixed menus.

$$$$

4.70 (465 reviews) (~22.47 km from centre)

A.R. Valentien

Californian restaurant

Intimate, wood-beamed eatery with elegant, seasonal American fare & a deck with golf-course views.

$$$$

4.70 (288 reviews) (~29.93 km from centre)

Chronic Tacos Newport Beach Balboa

Taco restaurant

Laid-back chain serving build-your-own Mexican fare, such as tacos & quesadillas.

$ $$$

4.70 (41 reviews) (~70.98 km from centre)

Jake's Del Mar

Seafood restaurant

Seaside eatery & bar with floor-to-ceiling windows has an upscale menu, Sunday brunch & grand views.

$$$ $

4.60 (3.2K reviews) (~23.13 km from centre)

The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove

Restaurant

A converted cottage houses this beachside eatery serving California favorites & a popular breakfast.

$$ $$

4.60 (3.1K reviews) (~64.89 km from centre)

Luce Bar & Kitchen

Bar & grill

Warehouse-chic cocktail, wine & beer bar serving upscale American pub grub & Sunday brunch.

$$ $$

4.60 (1.2K reviews) (~43.96 km from centre)

Jeremy's On the Hill

Californian restaurant

Warm eatery with locally sourced fare from burgers to seafood & veggies, plus craft beer & wine.

$$ $$

4.60 (851 reviews) (~66 km from centre)

The Winery Restaurant

Steak house

Breezy eatery with patio seating & harbor views featuring Californian cuisine & a global wine list.

$$$ $

4.60 (841 reviews) (~74.23 km from centre)

Napa Rose

Californian restaurant

Upscale Californian cuisine, vast wine list & Craftsman decor in Disney's Grand Californian Hotel.

$$$ $

4.60 (682 reviews) (~89.56 km from centre)

The Corner Drafthouse

Restaurant

Cozy local hangout with a wraparound patio serving gastropub fare & Southern California brews.

$$ $$

4.60 (603 reviews) (~50.67 km from centre)

Andrei's Restaurant

American restaurant

Carefully sourced American fare comes in a chic, modern space with loungelike seating & a hip vibe.

$$$ $

4.60 (590 reviews) (~73.86 km from centre)

Greenhaus Vegetarian Eatery

Vegan restaurant

😠 Food does not taste good at all. [Edited and Added following text after seeing the rude response from the owner]. We came here as a family of four and ordered four different dishes. We ordered Happy Belly, Naan Wrap and two burgers for my kids. I love to eat Indian food and this is the only place I...

$$ $$

4.60 (210 reviews) (~45.51 km from centre)

Fig@313

Californian restaurant

👍 Cute and romantic spot right off of El Camino Real in San Clemente. It wasn’t busy for a Friday night and no reservations needed. The staff was friendly and helpful. Had a table by the warm fire-pit. There are lights for a cool night time ambiance. The food is a little pricey. Presentation is beauti...

$$ $$

4.60 (166 reviews) (~38.82 km from centre)

Fennel Kitchen & Bar

Californian restaurant

👍👍 Such a nice addition to the culinary selections in Aliso Viejo. The hostess is very friendly and approachable. Our server was knowledgeable and prompt. We ordered few starters each one was flavorful and fresh. The salmon bowl, salmon sandwich and chickpea bowl we ordered were presented artfully and...

$$ $$

4.60 (130 reviews) (~57.96 km from centre)

The Wild Artichoke Restaurant

French restaurant

Art-filled eatery serves California cuisine with French & Italian influences, plus artichoke dishes.

$$ $$

4.60 (120 reviews) (~89.96 km from centre)

Bronze Bird

Restaurant

👍👍 Lovely little spot to grab some food and drinks! We stayed at the Westin and while our stay wasn't that great, having lunch and drinks at this place made up for it. The service was Amazing and so were our drinks and charcuterie board!

4.60 (46 reviews) (~52.32 km from centre)

The Cottage

Californian restaurant

Californian daytime cuisine served on a patio with a white picket fence or inside a vintage home.

$$ $$

4.50 (2.4K reviews) (~35.69 km from centre)

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Top rated Californian restaurants in Carlsbad, United States