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

We visited on Wednesday after spending the day at Legoland. I purposely held off on writing this…read morereview because I wanted to see if I'd feel differently after having some time to reflect. Unfortunately, after thinking it over, I still feel the same way. Our family decided to come to Karl Strauss Brewery for dinner since it was close by. We were looking forward to relaxing and enjoying a meal after a fun day at the park. When we arrived, the hostess was very friendly and got us seated quickly, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, that's where our positive experience ended. The restaurant was extremely busy, and it took quite a while before our server came to greet us. We were able to order waters, but even those took a long time to arrive. After another long wait, we finally ordered our appetizers. Our original server, who I believe said her name was Noemi or Naomi, came across as overwhelmed, stressed, and like she didn't enjoy her job. While I understand restaurants get busy, her attitude made us feel like we were an inconvenience. She wasn't very attentive, especially to our kids, who had been at Legoland all day and were extremely hungry. She never came back to take their food order, and we found ourselves waiting longer and longer without any communication. Eventually, another server took over our table. She was incredibly kind, friendly, and apologetic. We explained that we had already been waiting a long time and just wanted to place our food order to go so we could get our hungry kids back to the hotel. She handled the situation professionally and did her best to help, which we truly appreciated. If you're dining with young children, I'd keep in mind that service may not be the best fit if your family needs an attentive server or timely service. Waiting extended periods without updates can be especially difficult for tired, hungry kids. It's disappointing because the restaurant itself seemed nice, and the hostess and second server were both wonderful. Unfortunately, the experience with our original server left a bad impression. While I understand busy nights happen, the lack of attentiveness and communication made for a frustrating experience, and because of that, I don't think we'll be returning.

Great Spot for Drinks, But Pricey…read more We didn't actually have a meal at 20|Twenty, so I can't really comment on the food, but we did stop in for drinks and enjoyed the atmosphere. It's a beautiful, comfortable place to sit, relax, and have a drink, and the service was good. The one disappointment was the coffee. For a restaurant at this level--and at these prices--I expected the coffee to be much better. Overall, everything is definitely on the expensive side, which is somewhat expected at a resort, but you definitely notice it. One funny thing we noticed: the sign above the door appears to be backwards and reads "Twenty|20" instead of "20|Twenty." It's a small detail, but once you notice it, you can't really unsee it! Overall, we enjoyed our time here and would give it four stars based on the atmosphere, drinks, and service. I'd come back for cocktails, but probably look elsewhere for my morning coffee.

"Ooh, well, I've got a girl with a record machine When it…read morecomes to rockin' she's the queen But she lives on the 20th floor uptown The elevator's broken down" (Eddie Cochrane) 20|Twenty is the house restaurant at the Westin Carlsbad. You can enter it direct from the hotel lobby or via an exterior entrance close to the main hotel entrance. It features a large and beautiful dining room, stylish bar and ample seating outside to enjoy the outstanding Southern California weather. We had two breakfasts here. We ordered off the menu on day one and ate outside, and we ordered their Weekend buffet ($25) on day two and ate inside. Both breakfasts were made extra special by our wonderful server Digna. We were so lucky to enjoy her fun personality, engagement, and overall charm on both mornings. On Day One, I ordered something I had seen on menus for years, but never tried before. My Chilaquiles ($22) were" a savory bowl of Boraccho beans, queso fresco, avocado, eggs, red onion, bathed in a guajillo chile sauce". I thanked Digna who taught me how to pronounce it. I loved the taste- the sauce and the tortilla wedges, sliced avocado, and egg. What a feast. On Day Two I went with the buffet and went straight to the big pile of smoked salmon, red onion slices, chive cream cheese and mini bagels. The salmon was high quality thinly sliced, just the way we like it. The buffet also had everything you want in a buffet- hot dishes, pastries, yogurt, and fruit. The fruit was great-plenty of watermelon, assorted melons, and berries. I did find it odd that when I went to toast my bagel, I saw they only had one toaster with four slots. Unfortunately, the two left slots did not work, so restaurant patrons were lining up to toast their breads one at a time. I mentioned this to one of the staff, and his response was "Yeah, we know." Anyway, that indifferent reaction was more than counterbalanced by the fantastic food and Digna's 1,000-watt personality. And what's the origin of Digna's unique name? I asked her and she said her mother named her after a street in her home town.

Normally, I don't give my opinion on things, but I felt compelled to leave this message…read more What a great place this is. The ambiance was fun and inviting. The games to occupy the kids (and adults) were great. The things that really stood out were the bartender's who helped us... AMAZING. and the food... absolutely fantastic. Thanks for wonderful night out.

This places charges $8 per beer, which is fine, but then charges you a "5% Supplemental Fee" on…read moreyour bill. I asked what the fee was for & the staff couldn't really give a good answer... they just noted that they don't get any of it & doesn't go towards their tips. Dear Owner, this is Lame. Charge prices that you need to, but don't charge random BS fees on top of your already over priced beers. The $1.20 wasn't a big deal & gladly would pay as part of the normal price. But to add at the end as a surprise, is Lame. Won't be back.

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

The Henry has become one of our regular weekend spots after pickleball, usually with a pretty big…read moregroup. We love sitting outside on the patio, the service is consistently fantastic, and the drinks are great -- especially the Paloma. There's a good variety of food, but I think the sushi is one of the standouts. The inside has a great ambience too, and I love sitting at the bar. Such a great addition to The Forum. One of my FAVORITE things about The Henry, though, is how they handle the bill for large groups. We'll have 12 people at the table, and at the end everyone can just scan the QR code, select the items they ordered, and pay separately. No figuring out who owes what or making the server run multiple cards. Why every restaurant doesn't do this, I have no idea! Definitely one of our go-to spots.

Family-Friendly Escape Near Legoland…read more While staying at the nearby Legoland Hotel, a few of us moms decided to sneak away from our husbands and kids for a quick break, and this place was a fantastic find! It features a variety of food stalls serving fresh, high-quality dishes, which was a very welcome break from the typical fried hotel food. With options ranging from pizza and fried chicken to a great selection of Asian cuisines like Thai and Chinese, it is an easy way to accommodate different tastes within a family or across multiple families. I especially loved the fresh, piping-hot dishes (we got the pad see ew) from the Thai food stall paired with a delicious cocktail from the central bar. Before heading back, we also grabbed some mini donuts to bring to the kids. The space is incredibly accommodating, with plenty of indoor seating options including bar tables, cozy booths, and standard tables. On top of that, they have several arcade games on-site, making this a highly viable and fun dining option for families with kids. Would recommend as a viable option if you're in the area.

"And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space…read moreLike the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind" (Sting) If you've ever driven on Interstate 5 (or in the lingo of the locals...."the Five") in Carlsbad you've seen the giant Windmill spinning curiously on the side of the road. Well, if you're hungry but can't exactly decide how to satisfy that hunger, just follow the windmill to the Windmill Food Hall. That's what we did and were soon face-to-face with fourteen different food vendors, ranging the ethnic gamut from Thai to Chinese to Sushi to Burgers to Lobster to Pizza to Mexican and pretty much anything your hungry little heart craves. Our party of three scattered into three directions and reunited at a table for our eclectic lunch. My wife went with meatballs from Cacio because Craft Pizza didn't sell slices, just a 12" pizza. My brother-in-law went with a Honey Walnut Shrimp plate from Secret Sauce Wok, and I went with sushi and miso soup from Rolled Up Sushi. I loved my lunch, starting with a nice flavorful Miso Soup ($5) that was served in a coffee cup! My eight Spicy Tuna Rolls ($14) were most definitely spicy. Now, since I love spicy food I was thrilled because 98% of the spicy tuna rolls I've had over the years are ho-hum on the old spiciness meter. Not these. The food hall was packed, and we saw many families having lunch there. Kids were all over, including some uniformed sports teams. The kids were also at the many video and arcade games on the premises, while bigger kids were entertaining themselves at Windmill's big bar. What a fun place for a fun food experience.

My friend and I came here with our two daughters after a late-night soccer tournament game. We left…read moretalking about how great the entire experience was. Jacob was our server, and he was fantastic. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever making us feel rushed. Later, Kaitlyn brought out our butter cake, and what started as a quick interaction turned into one of those unexpected conversations that give you a different perspective and refresh that we all need every once in a while. The food was just as impressive. We started with the Spinach & Artichoke Dip, which was the perfect appetizer. For dinner, we ordered the Center Cut Filet, Cha Cha's Spicy Rigatoni, and the Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and something we'd happily order again. If you're thinking about dessert, do yourself a favor and order the butter cake. It absolutely lives up to the hype. What stood out most, though, was the people. Working in a restaurant can be overstimulating and exhausting. Everyone we interacted with was kind and welcoming. It's easy to enjoy a great meal, but it's the people who make you want to come back. From the service to the food to the atmosphere, the entire team is doing an incredible job. Thank you to Jacob, Kaitlyn, the manager, kitchen staff, and everyone else who made our evening so enjoyable. We'll definitely be back.

First time for us at Nick's and it was amazing on every level! It was my husband's birthday and we…read morewere close by so we stop in for dinner without reservations. We were seated in 15 minutes. The restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere. The lighting was inviting and there are very cool design details everywhere from the bar to restaurant seating area. Our server, Fran, was so welcoming and let us take our time selecting a drink and then a starter dish to share to our final entrée. I had a small gift for my husband and Fran noticed so the restaurant of the evening she kept commenting on his birthday. Before the check was brought to the table Fran gave my husband a birthday card that was signed by all the staff. Such a sweet person touch. We enjoyed a complimentary chocolate dessert. Enjoy we ordered was a 10/10 but Fran made the evening unforgettable! Thank you! Well done!

This place is always busy for dinner and it's understandable why I love the interior decorations…read more It's got like dark moody walls and cool our leather boost. The bar area is really cute as well. The cocktails are amazing. I really really love the wild child. I think it's a watermelon vodka cocktail with a habanero salt rim 10 out of 10 my husband usually gets a bourbon or some sort either an old-fashioned or just some bourbon. Neat that's more his vibe. Sometimes we come for beers just depends on kind of what time of day we're coming. We love sitting outside when it's shady and bringing our dog they're super dog friendly and I usually get something I could share with her at least a few bites whether that's some french fries or sweet potato fries or maybe just the carrots from the side of some chicken wings Some of our favorite entrées are there spicy chicken sandwich, their Smashburger, the burger with fig and goat cheese in it and I am a wing connoisseur and I absolutely love their wings here they're crispy. They are large and they are really tasty. I love the homemade ranch and I think they also have blue cheese and both are delicious. Sometimes I go to girl dinner is their wings and a salad. I would suggest making a reservation if you're going on you know a Friday night every time we've been here we've had great service. We also bring friends here. I love the vibes of this place. Parking is easy though if you're coming on a weekday because they share their lot with a couple of other businesses, you might just have to walk a little bit further, but I've never been able to not find parking really delicious. Will be back as usual.

First time to this Eureka location. Location is convenient if you are in Carlsbad and it has easy…read moreparking. The layout of the restaurant is nice and airy. The food and drinks are ok. I have been to the UTC location many times and think the food is better there. The service was ok but it looked like they needed more servers. We got our food before we got our drinks. I do love they have happy hour on a Sunday.

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!

great pub food and drinks...service was great, we had Haley and we will be back!…read moreMarisa & John

It was a joy seeing Haley! She made our experience so memorable. Definitely will be coming back.read more

Great service! Bernie was the best server ever. Everything was delicious, especially the ribs. The…read morewait was worth it and loved the ambiance.

Camille was amazing! She was very patient, super friendly, and genuinely sweet throughout our…read morevisit. Our appetizer was so good -- we had a TON of fried pickles, and everything came out fresh, hot, and delicious. I completely forgot to take a "before" picture because we started eating right away I had the New York strip with corn and veggies, and everything was cooked perfectly. We also ordered a ribeye to go with a baked potato and house salad, and that was delicious as well. And of course, the bread and cinnamon butter were a 10/10 We could have eaten that alone! Great food, generous portions, and even better service. Thank you, Camille, for making our experience such a good one! Camille was amazing! She was very patient, super friendly, and genuinely sweet throughout our visit. Our appetizer was so good we had a TON of fried pickles, and everything came out fresh, hot, and delicious. I completely forgot to take a "before" picture because we started eating right away I had the New York strip with corn and veggies, and everything was cooked perfectly. We also ordered a ribeye to go with a baked potato and house salad, and that was delicious as well. And of course, the bread and cinnamon butter were a 10/10 We could have eaten that alone! Great food, generous portions, and even better service. Thank you, Camille, for making our experience such a good one!