I had an amazing meal at the Henry. I came here for a business lunch, and Katelynn was our server…read more Waters and drinks came out promptly, and she never hesitated to ask how the drinks and meals were. It was my first time so we ate based on Katelynn's recommendation. She recommended the Brussels sprouts and the pretzel bites which were amazing. Entrees were amazing as well but the ambiance could not be beat. Will for sure come back again! Thank you to the Henry staff and especially Katelynn for great service

I'm visiting the area with friends, party of 8 for brunch. The Henry made it easy for us. We…read morebooked online with no issues, and the hostess who checked us in was friendly and had us feeling welcome from the start. The open dining area strikes a great balance. It mixes industrial and classic touches with cozy leather booths, stylish décor, and an open, lively energy that still feels relaxed. It's polished enough for a special occasion but comfortable enough to linger over one more coffee, think business casual vibes. If the weather's nice, the patio is a great option too. The real MVP was our server, Katelynn. She handled all 8 of us by herself the entire time and never missed a beat. Our drinks were always fresh, and she stayed a step ahead of the table. Great solo performance. I split two entrées with my bro, which I highly recommend if you can't decide: California Burrito: Very savory, with creative sauces that set it apart from the usual breakfast burrito. Eggs Benedict: Well put together with quality ingredients. It's a classic done right. Potatoes: Fresh and delicious. I don't normally care for breakfast potatoes, and these still won me over. We left full, happy, and already planning a return trip. Bonus: The Forum Carlsbad shops are right nearby if you want to walk it off afterward, which we did. Cheers!

it's saturday night. we don't have a reservation. they tell us the wait is over an hour. what do we…read moredo? we wait. and thank jebus we did, because this ended up being one of the best meals i've had in a while. we started with the prawn. we each got one, and given that they're $10 a skewer, our bill started off STRONG. the prawns were perfectly roasted with hints of mezcal and prickly pear. the candied habanero or whatever garnish of death was on there totally kicked my ass in terms of spice. in true Asian fashion, we ripped the heads off and sucked all the goodness out of them too. no shame. you don't waste the good stuff. then the cornbread showed up. the group collectively agreed we'd pass on this one next time. for me, the goat cheese threw me off, but that's entirely on me because i hate goat cheese and still knowingly ordered something with goat cheese. i played myself. there was absolutely nothing wrong with the dish, but compared to everything else we ate, there wasn't anything particularly standout about it either. but then. the fucking broccoli showed up. it is literally charred broccoli with chermoula, lime, and peanut. that's it. BROCCOLI. and after taking one bite, i learned that broccoli could, in fact, be life changing. suddenly i was a new woman. a woman who wanted nothing more than to sit there and stuff her face with massive amounts of broccoli. unfortunately, i couldn't because we still had dishes to taste. and so i moved on to the pork belly. when people describe something as "melting in your mouth," they are specifically referring to Campfire's pork belly. because that's exactly what it did. just melted all up in my mouth and lit my taste buds on fire. normally, i find pork belly prepared this way a little heavy and can only stomach a few bites, but i could have eaten the entire dish. but of course i didn't, because i'm a lady. and the octopus was about to show up. and show up it DID. i don't like celery, and this dish had plenty of it, but because it was shaved super thin, it was actually super palatable. the octopus was incredibly tender, and there were little bits of chorizo throughout that gave it the perfect balance. also, love me a good chimichurri sauce. and finally, last but truly not least, the chicken. a whole ass half bird, charred to perfection with roasted red pepper, kumquat, and fennel. apparently i like fennel now??? i didn't even know i liked fennel like that, but here we are. if i hadn't already been stuffed to the absolute brim, i could have destroyed this entire dish. the chicken was juicy and tender, and paired with the fennel, you're almost like just having a healthy dish??? LOL. although we went in with every intention of ending the night with s'mores, our bodies simply said no. there was no more room at the inn. see what i did there :P so instead, we left and went on a very long walk to digest all the delicious goodness that was Campfire. i cannot wait to go back. mostly for the broccoli, which is a sentence i never thought i'd write in my life. and this time, i will absolutely be making a reservation.

This place has amazing food!!! It's one of the few places I've been to that I absolutely love…read moregetting vegetables here! Everything I have eaten here, and I've been multiple times, has been delicious! Great place for foodies! The only thing is it's not super comfortable. The seating is hard and you feel like you are camping, hence the name campfire. I've sat at the bar, the high tops, the seated area, inside and outside. I've always wanted to leave a little early because it didn't feel good. Service is great! Food is epic, seating needs much improvement unless you do want to feel like you are camping and eating Michelin level food ha ha ha!

The food here is OUTSTANDING! The butter cake is the best dessert I have eaten, (no joke). The mood…read moreof the place is fitting of the style and neighborhood there in Carlsbad. Finally, the service was top-notch and very on point. They were very busy, but the hostess' seemed quite personable and friendly. Our witress BRITNEY was super charming, extremely friendly and helped us to decide on what to order. She was great and we will return and will absolutely tell our friends about this place. Highly recommened.

Been to several Nick's establishments from Laguna Beach to San Clemente, and now here in Carlsbad,…read moreso I can honestly say I'm a fan! LOL. Made reservations here for our party of 6! Welcomed and seated promptly upon arrival (yay!). It was a full house inside and out with an energetic vibe! Josh took care of us and did a great job! Our drinks were overflowing and refreshingly good, and I was happy to see they offered the Bistro Plate for dinner too! It was a wonderful birthday dinner spent here at Nick's, and the complimentary chocolate cake was spot on! Thank you so much! CHEERS and happy eating till next time...

Shorehouse in Carlsbad was legit…read more Soon as we walked in, they made us feel hella welcome. Service was on point. Our server even asked if we wanted our food split up for us without us even asking. I was like dang, y'all really taking care of us! Then I got the Kyoto Iced Coffee... bruh. So good I finished it and ordered another one. That should tell you everything. I got the Eggs Benedict, kids got the chicken breakfast sandwich and smashed it. Everybody was happy. Good food, good people, plenty of seating, no complaints. We'll be back for sure.

Wonderful! This awesome breakfast/brunch spot is in a perfect location, right in walking distance…read moreof the beach, and in the middle of Carlsbad. The staff here are also talented and very friendly. I ordered the buttermilk pancakes, and they melt in your mouth. I had a great breakfast here, and would love to return.

We went for a GNO and stopped by this rooftop bar. The hosts/management were very welcoming when we…read morewalked in, and sat us in a couch area where we had a beautiful view of the ocean. It was the perfect atmosphere for having drinks! The service was also outstanding. We were so appreciative and will be coming back! Everything about the experience was perfect. 10/10 would recommend!!

Food: 5 Service: 5…read moreAmbiance: 5 We were in the area and looking for a late lunch when we found Tower 39. Once we saw that it was a rooftop bar, we were definitely interested! We happened to come right in between lunch and happy hour, so it was pretty quiet, which was actually really nice. We ordered at the bar, they gave us a number, and then we found a spot to sit. The rooftop area isn't very large, but WOW, it's beautiful! You have a view of the beach, umbrellas, little chairs and couches, and just an overall relaxing vibe. It's such a nice place to hang out, enjoy the view, and grab something to eat or drink. We ordered the summer salad and a flatbread, although I can't remember the name of the flatbread. Both were actually very, very tasty! I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the food. Everything came out quickly too. The service was also great, both from the person helping us at the bar and the person who brought out our food. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. I would definitely come back here to grab a bite, have a drink, and enjoy that beautiful view. Great food, great service, and such a nice rooftop atmosphere. Five stars all the way!

We loved our cocktails. Food was delicious, especially the melon and prosciutto starter. Service…read morewas great. Always love the vibe.

This place was poppin in a Friday evening! All of the food was made to perfection. Favorites were…read morethe Ribeye, Burrata with tomatoes and honey, Malfadine pasta, Chocolate Hazelnut Cake and Very Green Salad. We also got the Albacore Tuna and Fazolletti (rabbit pasta) which was good, just not as favored as the other dishes my family got. There is also a kids menu, which was helpful for the little ones with simpler palates. Kudos so the staff who accommodated my cousins kids. The service was good and accommodating. I'd definitely return as the food and ambiance are modern and a-buzz! We didn't have time to get their wood fired pizza but we'll be back for more to try that next time. It looked too good to pass up!

The best seafood around. We were looking for fresh seafood and Bluewater delivered. The drinks and…read moreshare plates are 10/10! Service was great and the setting was beautiful!

easy parking is free crab cakes and shrimp cocktail were…read moreawesome fish entrees were hot and yummy. could have eaten two butterfishes. dang.

Prices are high but this is gourmet. Imagine freshly cracked scrambled eggs versus poured from a…read morecarton. Add the best egg white frittata you've ever had with equally solid croissants. Bacon and sausage were decent, we've all had better. It's a 9/10 overall though. Per usual families everywhere which is a plus. Our kids are still young but be prepared for crying kids in a venue that carries noise. This place is fantastic. Come check it out.

Perfect place for a big party…read more We had a company dinner at Ponto Lago and honestly, it was great. Service was fantastic and our server gave us such great recommendations. We ordered a variety of foods and appetizers and though our party had various dietary preferences, the menu was fantastic for selection and everyone had a great meal. The Koji Aged Rib Eye - Medium Rare was phenomenal. I think everything it came with complemented it so well. My friends (coworkers) and I ordered some additional corn tortillas to eat with our rib eyes and man those were so good. Dessert menu was great and I forgot what it was called but the one I ordered was fantastic. I will say, dining here is worth the price. You get such great foods, great service, and the view is just gorgeous. Will definitely be coming back. Overall rating: Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Restaurant Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10

Really delicious clean meal. Big shoutout to Caroline for her friendliness, knowledge of the menu…read moreand for making sure my food was gluten and dairy free! Thank you.

TINLEAF FRESH KITCHEN @ CARLSBAD…read more Parking is very tight, and it does get extremely busy since this place is shared with a bunch of other businesses and restaurants. That said, it's honestly a good kind of busy, the complex is super lively, and I absolutely love that vibe. I'd definitely recommend trying to find parking as quickly as you can, but we were able to snag a spot within about five minutes. I like how easy the set up is, you walk in, look at the menu, order and pay right away, then sit wherever you'd like while the food is brought out to you. Overall, the food quality was pretty decent. My family and I ordered family-style and tried a variety of items, including their salads, a mushroom plate, and the salmon. Everything was really good, although the salmon was a bit overcooked. I especially loved the fries that came with the salad. One thing I really liked is that they offer a lot of different combinations, so you can do something like half a sandwich with a soup or salad, or mix and match depending on what you're craving. They also have a convenient water station in the back corner, which is super handy. There's also an outdoor patio area, and it's such a cute spot, perfect for lounging with a drink, sandwich, or appetizer. Overall, I'd definitely recommend stopping by for a quick lunch with friends. The vibe feels much more lunch-focused than dinner, and the staff was super friendly. There were also a lot of to-go orders while we were there, so it's clear this place is very popular.

I came here for a quick bite last night and was blown away. The place was busy, but the line moved…read morefast. I ordered the mesquite sandwich and an ice tea. The chicken was super yummy! Shoutout to Amie who gave great recommendations and kept a huge smile despite the rush. If you are looking for an amazing spot in the neighborhood, do not miss this place. I'll definitely be back! Also the manager Sophie was so attentive, sweet and very on top of checking on her employees and guests! Love to see a restaurant ran so well, can tell why Amie is so happy and good at her job. When management is great I know it really shows on the employees faces! Definitely recommend this places! will be back for happy hour

We had an awesome time on the patio with our server Corinne. She gave great recommendations and…read moremade it easy with all the kids we brought. Food was great on top of it all. Thank you