Had to tell you I'm really happy that I watched the World Cup game here I live in Los Angeles, which is about 93 miles away from this place, but a good friend of mine recommended it and although it was a challenge to find parking because it was Friday night and kickoff the World Cup ceremonies. The seating I got was incredibly comfortable. The service was great and I gotta tell you I kicked it up with probably one of the newest appetizers I ever have they call rattlesnake eggs they're jalapeños wrapped at bacon and cream cheese inside they were super delicious. I got the avocado ranch to dip it in. I have to tell you though the Angus burger medium rare now I might make a recommend medium or medium well because it is juicy, but this hamburger was delicious and juicy and it is very well sized, but let me tell you the Coyte grace came from what my friend ordered and boy was jealous The coyote nachos are incredible. I recommend getting them with steak... These flavorful delicious nachos. Come with an incredibly dark salsa that will make your mouth water. I had to get extra sour cream and jalapeños because my friend knew he wasn't gonna be able to eat them without some Assistance, whether he wanted it or not not to mention you wanna take some chips and salsa home they'll sell it to you right here. this is what we're the trip from Los Angeles and I'm gonna tell you although it gets loud in here when he gets Act it's a family restaurant and we all love that on a Friday night... And actually in this case every night for me but Friday nights they also have live music in outdoor seating I don't wanna ever pass this place up, but let me tell you those nachos? I might move here. lol! read more

It was the quietest night I have ever witnessed... live band and a few dancers... but not the usual locals... We had a glass of wine and left... Server was great... read more

I enjoy coming to Coyote Bar & Grill on Friday and Saturday nights because the atmosphere is always lively and fun. They often have live music and dancing, which creates a very relaxed and enjoyable vibe. The food is decent, but not particularly outstanding. Prices are on the higher side, likely because of the location near the beach. The staff are friendly, attentive, and provide great service, which always makes the experience more enjoyable. One thing to keep in mind is that the parking lot is not very large. If you arrive later in the evening, it can be difficult to find a parking spot. Overall, it's a great place to unwind, enjoy live entertainment, and spend a fun evening with friends or family. read more

Coyote is nice spot to see live local bands outside. They have different musicians all the time. In the early evenings it's an older crowd 50+ and at night it becomes an indoor venue with DJs and dancing and a much younger crowd. It's nice they can accommodate both and there is a small amount of crossover. It can get very crowded both inside and out and parking can be a challenge (read the signs carefully). It's good to get there early so you can get a seat. They have drink specials for happy hour but no food on special. It's a bummer they stopped the food specials, we used to come more frequently back then. I have enjoyed numerous items over the years (some are better than others) and the menu does change every so often. The service is always really good and attentive. Occasionally, you do have to flag someone down but they do a great job for how busy they get! It can be fun when it's not too crowded, but it's hard to dance or move when it is. They also have fire pits to help on cold nights. read more

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Always a busy spot during Happy hour. Located in the Carlsbad Village Faire Shopping Center in the Village. Patio is full of mid age folks,several of which are dancing on the crowded patio during HH. Rotating bands play here. Parking can be a challenge as this is a high traffic area with several shops & restaurants in the center. Lots of tourists in the summer in this area. Happy hour prices on drinks only. No food specials. Attentive waitresses. Small carnitas tacos were pretty good. read more

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Really cool place to have brunch on the weekends they have live music. We came here on a Friday night around 7pm and they had a really good band playing. Lots of people dancing, really fun vibe. Waiters were just ok not too attentive. We did not eat here we only had drinks and they were good. We will be back for the music. read more

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1 star for having a great DJ and 1 star for being open late. Other than that don't waste your time. The first bartender we talked to was very rude. Not sure if he was bored or drunk but he acted like we were taking up his time and didn't want to answer any questions or help us. The food was so bad, I'm truly shocked. No flavor at all. I got 2 shots at table and was charged $10/each. Went to the bar later in the night and was charged $6/each for the exact same shots. Felt very ripped off but it's easy for them to do that because there are ZERO prices on the menu for drinks except the wine. And to top it off there's an extra 5% surcharge on every purchase. When I got home and checked my account there was an extra separate $20 charge. I never opened a tab. I made 3 separate purchases and closed out each time so why do I have an extra 4th charge for $20?? Very disappointing at what this place has become. Haven't been here in 6 years and definitely won't be going back. Put prices on your menu for drinks, and stop with the extra charges. I see multiple complaints about this in the reviews so this is clearly a You problem. read more

Very happening place. This appears to be the place to come to for a great time with live music and dancing! The food was good and the service was wonderful. Such a vibe! read more

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Had a wonderful experience at Coyote Bar a Grill today. Ordered the rattlesnake eggs and they were amazing. Then my husband ordered the chili relleno with steak and I ordered the raspberry chipotle salmon. Both dishes were wonderful. Our server Ariel was just amazing. She was so great. Such a sweet gal. Ask for her next time you won't be disappointed. The grill has an amazing bar and dining area. Lots of plants and comfortable seating. And their outside seating with 2 fire pits is so inviting. I totally recommend this restaurant. Especially if you just want to sit outside and listen to the music and order snacks and drinks. The owner Bob and his son Jordan are just the best!! They really run this place so efficiently. We now live out of state but come back every so often and we make it a point to come and eat at Coyote bar and grill. read more

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Si really great ambiance , Service was great Food amazing we actually didn't expect it The fajitas where amazing ! We will come back read more

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Alexa recommended great tacos and helped me through gf options. She was so personable to tell us where to next while I was in town. 10/10

In the heart of Carlsbad, Coyote Bar & Grill makes its presence known with live music, good food, flowing cocktails and lively vibe for tourists and locals alike. While it may take some time to find parking during a busy weekend, this place doesn't hold back in the good time vibes. The helpful staff are attentive and manage the large number of patrons with ease which is no small feat. read more

I tried to take my parents and uncle and Aunt here tonight. I live in Central San Diego and they were visiting from Orange county. So this was a good middle spot for us to meet. And the restaurant completely failed us. First off giving us a dirty menu. Second of all seating us in a freezing cold section. Honestly it was unbearably cold, even colder than outside. Keep in mind, it's a Tuesday before 6:00 p.m. and they claim there's nowhere else they can see us. I get where a party of six but a little ridiculous to expect us to sit in an ice cold section. Where the AC is blasting. I guess they can address the AC because it's also over the kitchen which is fine but we can't be the first people complaining. Anyways we decided to leave. Honestly we weren't even grumpy or hangry it was just failure to accommodate us. And I don't think they really care considering they gave us a dirty menu should have been the first impression to tell us this the qaulity of this place.. read more

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I'm back in town and went on Sunday for the music. The Buckleys are playing and again the best music. Had a quesadilla with carne asada and it was very good. Waitress was nice but forgot to bring me my receipt. Stayed for the second band, Cool Rush which was excellent! That waitress was nice but I only saw her once in two hours unless I tracked her down, where the day waitress checked in several times. The evening waitress also took my money for a beer and I guess she assumed the rest was her tip. She never came back with change. I let it go because so many people were around, but servers should never assume the change is theirs no matter how much the difference in change is. They should ask, do you want change? (ended up being a 35% tip for one round in two hours) But I will be back. It is still the best place to go for food and music on a Sunday. read more

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I almost hate to reveal how great this place is. I have been twice and both times it was a packed house. For such a busy venue/restaurant the service is amazing. Our server, Alexa was extraordinary! She was friendly, attentive, fun to engage with, a real keeper. The menu is full of unique plates to share as well as entrées. There's a full bar with bartenders who know how to make a good drink. There is a good deal of outdoor seating with fire pits are available too for larger groups.. Also, plenty of indoor seating in a nicely decorated interior. Now onto the entertainment... My first experience there there was a amazing Motown/R&B band called "The New Joy Band". Most recently we were thrilled on a Wednesday night to enjoy the "Clearly Dirty"band. Such a tight group of musicians with a female singer that belted out amazing songs the entire night. Definitely my new favorite spot in North County. Can't wait to get back and catch a new musical treat and have a glass of the house, Pinot Grigio! read more

Coyote Bar & Grill - I hope they book "Clearly Dirty" again soon! - Bars Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The Coyote Bar & Grill in downtown Carlsbad was a fun time. It was one of those nights that starts casually and ends with stories you are still laughing about the next morning. I met a friend from high school with no real expectations, and we ended up having an excellent time. We came for drinks and stayed for the live music, then found ourselves dancing in the club-like area after 10 and making memories. While we did not eat here, we heard from several people that the food is actually good. The crowd was energetic without feeling chaotic, and the vibe made it easy to stay longer than planned. This is the kind of place where time disappears in the best way possible. If you want to dance the night away in downtown Carlsbad, The Coyote Bar & Grill is the place to do it. read more

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Very nice patio and atmosphere and friendly if a little slow staff. We ordered margaritas and it was 1:45, not a mention about happy hour that started at 2:00. Not the kind of service I expect, I tipped too much. The food was just okay. I had a lobster corn chowder. It had all the advertised ingredients but not much flavor it was just ordinary. My wife's chicken tortilla soup was the same. Not very tasty. read more

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We're visiting for our weekly vacation here in Carlsbad at the beach. Walking around the village we decided to pop in for a beer and an appetizer. We opted for the bottomless chips and salsa. The salsa was delicious and the chips crunchy and fresh. They had live music in the patio on this Saturday. They do have live music quite often. We sat inside and we could hear the music very well. The restaurant has a nice updated look. It's been years since we had been in there. Love the new look. Very comfy, cozy and classy looking. Barbara was our server. She's been there 20 years. Thank you Barbara for the great service! Definitely a nice place to visit. When we return, we will try the hamburger. We saw them taking out a couple of plates to another table and they looked very appetizing. read more

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Brought my daughter and family for brunch for my daughter's 21st! I forgot our waitress name I feel so bad she was wonderful. I know she had cute braces hehe. We sat outside at the large fire pit on 12/6. Outstanding service and she even did good and told me my daughter was so kind & respectful, made me smile. The mimosas were good and the food was deeeeliciois who knew! I mean I would come dancing here 20 years ago but never stopped by to eat! Must stop and check it out.!!!! read more

Coyote Bar & Grill - I was able to bring gifts, cake and we had so much room on a Saturday morning 12pm! - Bars Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Hopping scene! Live music, fun crowd. Drinks were ok. Guacamole was absolutely delicious!

Thank you Rita, you truly are the best! What a fantastic redemption this last visit was. A true 180° from the mishap of the previous experience. Aubree was our server this go round and of all my experiences dining in, she is number 1. So sweet, engaging, attentive and patient. Love her! Food was good as always, Rattlesnake Eggs tonight were covered completely with bacon which was a pleasant surprise, Corn Bread was cooked to perfection with a crispy outside but soft and fluffy inside, Carnita Taco was flavorful as always, and House Margs strong as usual. Along with Sean bringing the vibes with good music and fun times. HUGE thank you to Rita the GM for reaching out and resolving the previous unfortunate situation with such grace and understanding. We really are grateful for all your efforts and everything that you have done and continue to do, so thank you, we appreciate you! Best experience by far and will be back to try more items on the menu and enjoy the live music. Thank you for a great night Aubree and Rita! read more

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Alexa is amazing. I've been frequenting coyote grill for close to 15 years while vacationing. She was so good and even told us about her favorite spots around the area. She was incredibly personable and a great server! read more

Great location, in the center of Carlsbad with great ambience for indoor and outdoor dining. Good food and service, fun place to be!

I may be a bit biased... because I have been going to coyote bar & grill since I was a little girl... BUT now that I'm older and able to realize flavor in food... I think it is long overdue and I HAVE to take this time to share my take on their restaurant. We visited on Sunday, and arrived at 11am when they opened. The village square where they are located has ample parking BUT that WILL fill up by 12pm on the weekend. Make sure if youre rolling through after 12 that you keep an eye out for any parking on the way because i'd snag whatever you see available. When we walked in we noticed they already had a few tables sat waiting for the kitchen to open.. so it's nice that they let people do that so they aren't just meandering around waiting. We checked-in with the hostess who was all smiles and so sweet. She let us pick anywhere we wanted to sit and we chose outside because it was nice and sunny that morning. Its such a great spot guys, it's in the heart of the village and there's so many people walking around- great people watching! Our server, Ariel, was THE MVP. She was so welcoming, attentive, funny and knowledgeable of the menu. We ordered two mimosas (they're $7.75/each during brunch hours) and Rattlesnake Eggs as our appetizer. Mimosas came out fast and were in a pretty large glass. Our Rattlesnake eggs came out shortly after our drinks and those are a MUST GET. If you're just stopping by for drinks? get THIS as your appetizer with a side of chips and dip... best option you can do. We then ordered our mains and I had the chile rellenos (added steak), and my boyfriend got the Breakfast Burger (medium rare). BOTH dishes - delicious. Cooked well, flavor was there.... it wasn't oily or soggy. That's HUGE. I know you've been to Mexican restaurants or Mexican inspired and you had soggy or oily something lol Our server checked on us at all the right times and we ordered another mimosa. My boyfriend ordered the The Duke... which is a take on a mule and also delicious. Dining there I've never felt rushed and I've always had good service. Ariel just solidified the fact that every visit here can be a great visit! We left after a while and walked around the village square, when we came back around to Coyote, we saw the band was setup at the entrance area and people were dancing. If you want a nice brunch... good drinks... great food... and a opportunity to dance it up with family and friends, this is the spot. Try them out guys! Whether you're from the area or visiting out beautiful city... make Coyote a stop on your list. read more

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During our stroll in Carlsbad Village, we stopped by for drinks here after walking by the live band and people dancing in their patio. We sat at the bar and were greeted after a few minutes. We both ordered margaritas, I think mine was Dragonfruit. Drinks were good but overpriced. There were no prices on the drink menu except one that said $3 to upgrade the size. Weird to tell you how much it is to upgrade it but not even prices of the actual drink? We didn't get a chance to be outside where the music was but eventually noticed that there's a check minimum of $25 per person to be able to sit out there with entertainment. I'll pass. Service was nice but nothing spectacular. read more

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This place was amazing the food was so bomb. If only we had desert which we got highly recommend the burgers and the key lime pie and the burger if I could give it 10 stars I would read more

This restaurant would have 5 Stars if is wasn't for the sneaky surcharge at the bottom of the bill. Should have told us before we ordered. The food was good and the drinks were cold. The atmosphere was pretty good, we ate inside because the live music was too loud. I guess the surcharge which says 4% on another persons reviews is to cover the cost of minimum wage that's redic? We paid 5% - I think that's not ok . Overall it was a good experience our server Hayden was good. read more

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Very rude bartender she refused to give us service and told us she was gonna ignore us all night bc we wouldn't give her a bigger tip I was already giving her far amount for just beers no cocktails.She was the only one being stubborn all the other bartenders were friendly and respectful she was the only one who was being rude very unprofessional she told us to go to another bar and was being racist to us . read more

Coyote Bar & Grill - Rudest bartender she refused to give us service and ignore us all night just bc we wouldn't give her a bigger tip . - Bars Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Our tuna tartare was the bomb. Never expected it to be so flavorable. Loved it. Our bartender was really fun and talkative. The live band was on fire. read more

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Had the most magical night on the patio right after lockdown ended. They had a band and people came in, even alone, and had SO much fun! One of the best nights of my life. Good location, nice patio, drinks and good food. When you get the right band and crowd it's great! Solid business. Never had a bad time there. Even during the day with no band I go to eat on the patio. The beach is a very short walk, with an ice cream shop on the way. Ladies can make a nice day out of it. read more

We had a surprisingly good lunch here today. We sat of the patio as we had our dog. They had a small band playing (not bad) but we sat away from them to limit the volume. She had the spinach mushroom omelet with extra crispy hash and I had the huevos rancheros. Both were delicious. Our waiter was very attentive and always able to help. He took extra care to ensure he had our order correct. Wish I had grabbed his name. Overall the place seemed large. 2 floors. I bet they have a hell of a night life read more

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I've been coming to this place since I don't know 2007? Rita, the manager does a phenomenal job booking the entertainment. My favorite band that plays there is. Bonivelle 7. Then when 6 o'clock rolls around, they have Jimmy and Enrique they never disappoint Not only that the food is amazing and the Services is top-notch Eight out of five stars!!! read more

Mediocre bar and grill. Customer service was nah. The Cajun penne pasta I ordered was disgusting. Swimming in butter and oil. We travelled back to LA on the same day for 3 hours, stuck in traffic and disappointed thus wanted to eat another meal asap though I was so full. Thank God for McDonald's 6 dollar cheeseburger and fries that saved the day! Way better than a disgusting 20 dollar pasta. I could have given a 2 but because of a live band and nice portion of food, I am giving it a 3 and this review is solely for the customer service and food that I have received. read more

Coyote Bar & Grill - I can surely cook a better penne pasta. This is swimming in butter and oil. Disappointed. - Bars Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Halloween night was a blast! Didn't go to celebrate per se so no costume but friends invited & night didn't disappoint. Food & drinks pricey for sure but once in a while we splurge. Patio ambience was on point. Suggestion? Light up ALL fire pits at same time since I had to ask 3 times? Live band was great. read more

Great local entertainment outdoors early (personal favorite toga party band) and great DJ late. Steak salad is excellent. Fun atmosphere with fire pits and always a good crowd. read more

My wife and I dined at the coyote tonight and received an excellent service Chelsea was an absolute of breath of fresh air her face had a big smile and was on top of her game Food was tasty and fulfilling most the the service was amazing Love it Even though the water was wet and ice was cold still had a very nice evening thanks Chelsea read more

The food and service is great. The security sucks. The old folks come to dance and eat for the 6pm-10pm bands and Coyote has a DJ inside at 10pm for the young folks. But the youngins come early to avoid being carded or pay a cover and the crowd into the dance floor to stand around with drinks in their hands like they are at a concert. As a woman in my 60's, I have been intentionally knocked into by young men and told to go away. The security did nothing to help. Time to make dance floor for dancing only and Security should provide security on the dance floor as well. I dont care to go there anymore because it is too crowded and NOT safe from drunk 20 somethings. read more

Went here on a Friday evening. It was lively, including live music on the back patio. I ordered an old fashioned, nachos, and truffle fries. The good: the nachos were solid. Black beans, cheese, chicken, salsa, guacamole, etc. It was a generous portion and easy to share. The old fashioned was overly sweet, which is common, but the maraschino cherry and orange wedge made it even sweeter. They appear to have a full bar, so I expected a more balanced drink. I didn't order a second. The bigger issue was the truffle fries. They tasted like standard salted fries. When I asked, the server explained they use a truffle seasoning added to salt. I requested extra seasoning, but I still couldn't detect any truffle flavor. Essentially, they were regular fries with a $2 upcharge. When asked the waiter admitted he has never had truffle fries elsewhere. My guess is neither has the owner or chef. To their credit, the waiter and management removed the fries from the check, which I appreciated. I didn't try any entrees, so I can't comment on the full menu. If you're looking for a busy, noisy weekend spot with music, this could be a good fit. read more

I came here on a Friday night after being told to check out the spot for their live music. There was some music happening outside on the patio, but there was no spot for me to fit. I ultimately sat at the bar top. The bartender that helped me out was super sweet. The vibe wasn't the best for being someone there solo. I definitely fell out of place. I also saw that my card got charged twice. It was including someone else's drink. It's still in pending mode so I ultimately can't do anything about it and possibly the second charge will go away.Overall, it's a nice spot if you want to enjoy a bit of nightlife and maybe be able to sit rather than having to stand the whole time. It was definitely a packed place. read more

Good times at Coyote! Went to see my favorite local Toga Party Band here and as always the crowd is fun, the fireplace help you warm on cold nights like tonight, and even though very busy the service is still great. read more

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