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

We stopped in for a late lunch... patty-melt and cheeseburgers... very large portions.... At least…read moretwo meals... the server was very competent... received our condiments before we even asked... checked on us often... Usually I stop in for the bakery items...... my personal favorite is the lemon muffins... but the cream pies are great too... Whatever you get it's going to be good...

We came here for breakfast right before our visit to Legoland. There's an abundance of food at…read moreevery plate. I tried their potato pancake, it was flavorful. We didn't miss the cinnamon rolls, banana bread and the Apple pie ala mode. I love the cabin, old diner vibe of this place and that's on top of pies everything. Our server was fantastic and attentive. There's enough parking during the morning rush.

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.

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!

Board & Brew is located across the street from the hotel we stayed in. It is in a small plaza…read morecalled Tower 37. There is a limited parking lot shared with other businesses. We stopped by to try it. They offer specialties sandwiches, sandwich board, grilled sandwiches, house salads, and of course great selections of beer. The place has both indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered : - Chicken Club 5/5 Chicken, bacon,melted jack cheese, mayo, lettuce & tomato in toasted French Baguette - Tom's Choice 5/5 Turkey breast, roast beef, cheddar, onions, tomato & lettuce in French Baguette - Vegi Supreme : 5/5 Tomato, sprout, onions, avocado, cucumber, cheddar & jack cheese on toast. The sandwiches were rich, flavorful and huge. The ingredients were fresh and savory. They were individually wrapped neatly. The service was fast. I will go back to try different sandwiches.

Small spot located in a really convenient location to grab a sandwich off to the beach or to go…read moredown to the beach. It is located in a small strip with parking lot and has some indoor and outdoor seating. This is my second time trying board and brew in general and I am really underwhelmed with the sandwiches. This time, I tired the Baja wrap and it was really lacking flavor and was overwhelmed with guacamole. We ordered my son the kids grilled cheese, which was decent for him. We added a side of avocado for him and to my disappointment again, it was mashed avocado in a bowl instead of freshly sliced as I was envisioning. I will give it one more chance when I am able to eat the cold deli meat and see if those sandwiches are better for me.

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.

Oh, Campfire, I'm glad you're still here and still have a special place in my heart. That said, my…read morelast two visits have been underwhelming. I always order the same dishes: the porridge bread, roasted broccoli, and ribeye for two. Since nothing else on the menu particularly interests me, those dishes are generally good--but when I'm spending $250-$300 on dinner for two, I expect the food to be exceptional, and it just hasn't been. I also haven't found the cocktails especially impressive in recent years. Campfire helped bring craft cocktails to Carlsbad, and my husband and I still reminisce about drinks like the roasted beet and charred corn. Unfortunately, the current cocktail menu hasn't made the same impression. Campfire is worth trying if you've never been, but as a local, it's no longer a restaurant I look forward to visiting regularly. These days, I'd probably go about once a year.

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.

So much fun! Great food, amazing service! The band was awesome and engaging. We will be back…read more Huge shout out to Avi! You made our birthday celebration night better than ever!

Quite amazing I must say! Our son and his fiancé picked La Papagayo for us to eat dinner. We ate…read moreoutside at about 6pm, the breeze was nice and cool. We ordered drinks to start off our night out. Le Papagayo has quite the list of signature drinks. It's tough to pick just one or two, they are excellently crafted. Their house Margarita and their Smoke on the Water were exceptional, trust me when I say they do not skimp on the alcohol. Nice pours. We ordered their Mac and Cheese in a cast iron oval skillet, boy was that hot coming out of the kitchen! We also had the Wagyu meatloaf and the Mahi Mahi fish tacos. Everything we ordered was spot on delicious. Their wait staff was amazing and she was always available when we needed anything. I wholeheartedly recommend La Papagayo in Carlsbad for a wonderful dinner experience. It's hard to find a good restaurant today that has great food and great service. It's usually only one or the other. You rarely get both. Let me tell you Le Papagayo had both. It made a great night out with family an exceptional one. It was one of those nights out we won't soon forget. Their food, service and ambiance easily earns them 5 Stars from me. Give them a try, you won't regret it!

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!