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    Chandler's Oceanfront Dining

    3.5 (990 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CHANDLER'S OCEANFRONT DINING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Natasha H.

    Delicious breakfast! I ordered the croissant breakfast sandwich and WOW, so good! They don't open until 7am, which for me wasn't ideal, but we were seated promptly. Our server was so sweet and did a great job. My only hangup was that we were a little pressed for time so assumed getting in there first we would be able to get in and out for quickly, but it was still a 45 minute breakfast from start to finish. The menu, service and location are second to none though. A must check out!

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    Alisa W.

    Amazing birthday dinner! Delicious drinks, beautiful ambience with an ocean view, and great service. The macadamia nut crusted calamari was fresh and flavorful, excellent filet mignon, and the stand out for me was the clam chowder. The bacon took it to the next level! Server was very attentive and brought a birthday dessert! Will definitely return!

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    Tyler M.

    Chandler's is exactly what oceanfront fine dining should be. We timed our reservation for sunset and the view did not disappoint -- a direct, unobstructed look at the ocean with the sky lighting up in orange and pink right over the water. The steak was cooked perfectly, tender and full of flavor, easily one of the best I've had in the area. Pair that with the incredible view & prompt service, and it makes for an unforgettable dinner. Highly recommend requesting a table by the window if you can!

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    Alan B.

    Chandler's Oceanfront Dining came up in my Yelp search for a dog-friendly lunch spot in Carlsbad with a nice view. There was just one problem: a really bad review from seven years ago. And who wrote that cranky review? Me. Still, seven years is a long time, and they have a beautiful patio with a great ocean view, so I decided to give it another try. I'm glad I did. Service may have been painfully slow on my last visit, but this time our service was provided by Nathan and Eric, who were excellent. We ordered: * Chuck Brisket Cheeseburger (medium rare) - Smoked cheddar, beefsteak tomato, shredded iceberg lettuce, grilled onions, chipotle aioli. With French Fries. $25 * Baby Wedge Salad - Smoked Nueske bacon, heirloom tomatoes, blue cheese crumble, house ranch, Everything Bagel sprinkles, house ranch dressing, fresh dill. $17 * Iced Tea. $4 Our food arrived in about 15 minutes. The cheeseburger was cooked perfectly medium rare, and the fries were piping hot and tasty. The Baby Wedge Salad was good, though the dressing and blue cheese crumble were mild, so it didn't deliver the bold blue cheese flavor I expect from a great wedge salad. And our dog liked and appreciated the bowl of water she was served! A solid four stars for this visit.

    Gertrude W.

    What a beautiful place to enjoy lunch! The three of us sat and looked out into the beautiful ocean. We had amazing customer service. The food was delicious and very fresh. The prices were reasonable. They even give you two hours of free self parking if you are not a hotel guest. It was just such a quiet and safe and peaceful experience. Next time I come back I will definitely stay at this hotel.

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    Dan E.

    Chandler's Oceanfront Dining is such a beautiful restaurant conjoined with Hilton's Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach Resort! This award-winning establishment features California Coastal Cuisine with menus that continue to evolve with innovation and craft. Stunning Pacific Ocean views are all around coupled with very professional, top-shelf service. Everyone we encountered were so genuine, thoughtful, and friendly. They really did a great job recognizing my recent birthday in an elegant and dignified fashion. We stayed at the resort for a couple of nights and the standout for me was their outdoor seating and firepits. The vibe is decidedly comfortable and welcoming. Their bar features an impressive menu of craft cocktails that we enjoyed. Particularly the "Cocoa Trace". For brunch I ordered the Chef's Omelet. When it was served, I noticed the eggs were more brown than yellow, but the delicious array of fillings made up for that. Particularly the generous amount of smoked ham and baby peppers. My wife ordered the Classic Benedict. Unfortunately, the whites were quite loose and far from set. The staff were very accommodating in a quick replacement with a croissant breakfast sandwich that was very tasty. I would not hesitate to dine here again, although your mileage may vary with the eggs...

    Fred P.

    Had a great experience here recently. Jose was our server and he was outstanding. He was very accommodating and had an excellent knowledge of the Menu and made great recommendations. The place was clean and the Food was excellent. Would definitely come back here again.

    Ocean view from the terrace and my salmon dish !
    Raquelina M.

    Great food nice service and beautiful beach trail !! Terrace dining and also indoor with alive relax music

    Breakfast burrito. Massive AND delicious.
    Lauren L.

    The food was good, some dishes better than others. Service was good,but definitely could tell they were short handed one evening. To be fair, we ate here multiple times for the outdoor seating & ambiance. Live music was a great touch.

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    Leo P.

    While staying at the hotel, we had breakfast here and it did not disappoint. We had the crab cake Benedict and the smoked salmon and egg pizza. Both were good but we really loved the pizza! It was my wife's birthday and our server Janai brought us a desert with a candle. She was awesome and helped us with everything we needed. Great attitude as well. Behind the bar was Kyle and he made a great ice sea salt coffee drink for me and came by and talked to us for a little. Great food, nice ambiance and awesome customer service!

    Beets & Burrata

    I have eaten here several times with friends. The atmosphere is relaxing and the service is attentive. I had the best sakad this time with salmon. The best salad was chilled which was nuceveity the warm salmon made a nice combination. The first bread I had just time had a nice crunchy bottom. Parkingbus easy and validated if you eat at the restaurant or utilize the spa services

    Dan D.

    Great outdoor seating with views of the pool and ocean, plenty of heaters and umbrellas if needed. Always welcoming staff that can offer suggestions on drinks or menu items. The last visit we had a couple of local beers on tap and some light happy hour appetizers. It is a great place for sunset watching.

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    Vincent V.

    Wonderful ambiance, excellent food and drink and friendly staff. Could not have asked for more on a Wednesday. The decor is both country, classy and seaside oriented depending on where you sit. Heated outdoor spaces and warm open indoor seating. Loved the short ribs and basque cheesecake. Highly recommended.

    Menu as of May 22, 2025 Note the abundance of non standard American diet Starch. Sweet potato, taro, plantain.

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    Ask the Community - Chandler's Oceanfront Dining

    What are you doing for Mother's Day'?

    We're having a lovely brunch with full menu and details on our website Chandlerscarlsbad.com under Happenings under Events. We hope you can join us and thanks for reaching out.… 

    Are you open for Thanksgiving this year? If so, is it a set menu and do you have a kid menu? Thx!

    Yes, and we'd love to have you. Here's the link to more details about the entire day's offerings and the Thanksgiving Buffet menu is included.… 

    Is the lunch menu available during dinner hours?

    A little complicated but here's the short answer Nicole. Thanks for reaching out! There are some… 

    How much does parking cost and is there validation?

    There is a paid parking garage at the resort, but as a guest of Chandler's Oceanfront Dining or Ocean Crest Spa, you would receive complimentary parking with validation, just ask when you arrive. We hope to welcome you soon.… 

    Are you doing sit-down/patio dining yet?

    Hi Edie, yes the restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dining Thursday - Sunday.

    Do they have live music?

    They did when we went!

    Will there be live entertainment this Saturday evening?

    There is NO live entertainment for now. However, HH are offered!

    Do you take reservations?

    Hi Dan, we take reservations for parties of 8 or more.

    Is this now open?

    Yes we are open 7 days a week for to-go and wed-sun for dine-in!

    Dog friendly patio?

    Yes!

    Do you have a kids menu for dinner?

    Yes we have children's menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

    Does the patio have heaters? Hoping to enjoy a sunset in April and hoping not to freeze!

    Yes, they do! Plenty of them!

    Are dogs allowed on the patio for dinner?

    Pet friendly:) There were several guests with dogs on the patio when we dined there for dinner.

    Is this a good date spot just for cocktails?

    Great spot for drinks and good happy hour specials including food. We really enjoyed the cocktails and the environment.

    Is $2 off a $14 glass of wine really a "happy hour"? No

    You receive $2.00 off; that should make you happy.

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    The Pocket

    4.0(23 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    My wife and I recently took a trip to San Diego, and for one night, we stayed at the Alila Maria…read moreBeach Resort Encinitas. There are three restaurants onsite. One is a nice, sit-down restaurant. One is a coffee house. The third is the Pocket Pool and Bar. We found the service to be good, but we really didn't enjoy the drinks. The space was rather empty in the middle of a Sunday afternoon. We received coupons good for two welcome beverages at The Pocket when checking in at the resort. When we arrived at The Pocket after checking in but while waiting for our room to be ready, we found ourselves to be the only guests there. No reservations were needed. The clouds were out but it would soon be nice and sunny. We sat down and each ordered a zero proof cocktail. The ask was for something fruity and sweet. We ordered a variation of the Feeling Peachy, consisting of peach puree, citrus, mint, and bubbles. We did choose to give the bartender the freedom to make drinks that would be fruity and sweet as none of the drinks on the menu sounded like what we were feeling for. The bartender brought us drinks that we tried and decided we wouldn't have ordered if we didn't have vouchers for free drinks. As such, we acknowledged they weren't for us, though if we would have paid for them, we would have been disappointed. As such, I'd encourage anyone ordering drinks at The Pocket to stick with drinks on the menu. Speaking of the menu, the menu offers beach bites like smashed guacamole, craklin' buffalo wings, elote fries, quesadilla, sunset ceviche, and dirty nachos. The main event dishes include blackened Baja fish tacos, the wagyu double smash, millionaire's BLT, coastal Cali burrito, and Pacific poke. The balanced-ish menu items include pocket Caesar, the wedge, paradise bowl, and the Santorini. Treat Yourself dishes include cookie sando, assorted fresh fruit, and seasonal sorbet. Beverages include cocktails, wine, drafts, cans, zero proof. The Pocket is a surf-inspired bar with a view. There are televisions to watch sports games, and with the bar being part indoors and part outdoors, you can catch the nice weather or escape from it depending on if it is sunny or rainy. You can make a reservation on OpenTable. The bar hours are open daily from 11 AM to 7 PM. The kitchen is open Monday through Thursday from 12 noon to 6 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12 noon to 7:30 PM, and Sunday from 12 noon to 6 PM. Should we visit the Alila Maria Beach Resort Encinitas again, we may give The Pocket a try again but more for the atmosphere, good service, and perhaps some bites instead of drinks.

    Very chill restaurant by the pool with the ocean views. Great dining option if you are staying on…read morethe resort. Steak was perfectly cooked and the swordfish sandwich was very nicely seasoned and juicy. Staff were friendly and attentive ensuring we were taken care of. We enjoyed a nice dinner after check in and enjoyed the sunset right outside.

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    GONZO!

    GONZO!

    4.7(1.6k reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Locally owned & operated

    This place was SO delicious and great quality. The workers were super nice and the food was…read moredelectable. The service was excellent even on a friday night the workers are so fast! Arigato gozaimas i had SUCH a good dinner today.

    Gonzo Ramen is literally the best restaurant to ever exist. Their atmosphere offers unique decor,…read morenot to mention they have the best food, and the employees there are really nice. I always enjoy dining there with my family because they have good food that we can all enjoy together. Every year for my birthday I go to Gonzo! I simply love eating at Gonzo. First of all, I can't get over how scrumptious their food is, it is so tasty and packed with flavor. If you stand in line to order, as soon as you sit down you will have already been served. I don't know how Gonzo prepares their meals so fast, yet so delicious. Also the fact that they cook their food fresh daily is crazy to me. I've been to many ramen restaurants and no one compares to Gonzo's. My go to on the menu is the tonkotsu ramen with gyoza and chicken karaage. Gonzo also offers a very unique atmosphere that makes you feel like you're in Japan. They have waving cats, a big banana neon light, posters and a floating ball on top of the water station. The ball is so cool but I am still puzzled on how it works. Their decor can not be matched. They also have a TV that is always playing Anime. You can also sit inside or outside so if you feel like sitting inside, sit inside but if you want to sit outside, sit outside. Gonzo also does not offer reservations so there is always a place to sit. If there is nowhere to sit just get It to go, truly there is no other ramen stop better than Gonzo. Lastly, the people there are super nice, and always check up on you, they are very polite, and they always say your welcome. While you wait, you can enjoy your appetizers until your main meal arrives. Also if you ask them for a free ticket to their store, they will give you one, each member of the family gets one. You can go next door and trade them in for tokens, these tokens can be used to play claw machines so you can win stuff. But what tops that off is that all of the employees are welcoming and happy. Gonzo Ramen is the best restaurant in the world. They offer good food, an amazing atmosphere and the people there are super nice not to mention the location is very conveniently located near my house. I seriously think about Gonzo all the time. Gonzo is that go to place for me and my family.

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    Ladies Love Outlaws

    4.3(3 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    I'm so glad the Heritage crew decided to utilize this space. Urge had the vision, but not the…read moreexecution to make 101 Proof really shine. They had fantastic bartenders and menu, but the speakeasy concept has been outdated for a while. Now, a Honky Tonk is a very different, good thing. The tunes are something North County has been wanting, but been missing in favor of larger venue DJ's, but the juke box here has been curated with classics. It's far too small to dance unless you're slow or maybe 2 stepping in the corner. The ambiance is dim, relaxed, fun. The drinks are just as good as some of the top bars around, helmed by Wyatt who you may remember from Switchboard and KNVS is a staple in Oceanside. Prices are excellent, staff is great. While you can get a cocktail here, you don't have to. A classic shot and a beer is just as likely to be had here as a stemmed glass proper cocktail. When it's jamming it is near a standing room all the way around. No doorman asking for a password, no re-entry on nights when Heritage are open (Monday is this exception). It's funny to watch South O locals wander in here and realize maybe it's time to stop trying to change places to be like other places and enjoy the experience shown.

    Drinks are solid and served in kitschy mugs or fun appropriate to their name glasses. The…read morebartenders were as good looking as the drinks and knew how to make them, but the ambiance is lacking in a huge way. Cheaply done from the tables to decor and even though we went on a Saturday night the place was slow. Music was also good, but the DJ stopped playing about 20 min after we'd gotten there. That was a bummer. One round and we moved on.

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    Jalisco Cantina - Chips and Salsa

    Jalisco Cantina

    4.1(228 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    Food is Amazing. Location is great…read more Excellent menu options Very trendy decor - I love it Server had great recommendations! Highly recommend

    If you are a African American, I don't recommend this place…read more I visited this restaurant today and sat by the open window by the bar. I waited a minute, no service or acknowledging me, so I made sure to catch the bartender who was talking with another customer, I went out of my way to smile and give him eye contact. I had to ask for a menu... as I was waiting for a menu a white couple sat down at the bar and I watch this same bartender get them water and take their order for their drinks, So I decided to move to the bar directly to get his attention and get service. Well, he still did not give me eye contact, he clearly looked busy, however he managed to service other patrons and even that same couple was able to oder chips and salsa, rec'd their chips and salsa and I just sat, waiting for him to say something to me, at least give me water! As I waited over 5 minutes and he didn't acknowledge me, say anything. I even had to get a napkin from a table and wipe down the area I was sitting.. This is so unacceptable Blatant disregard for me! So all I can gather is he didn't want to serve me. I am 67 yrs young, well dressed, black women!! So, black folks PLEASE be-aware I hope this doesn't speak to this entire restaurant, but this bartender was unprofessional, so I got up and left.. Honestly, I wonder if this could be a vibe in Carlsbad... Be careful & mindful!

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