Jason is a great server, very welcoming and entertaining! Great space to watch the game with a wide menu selection.

I was excited to try this new spot in Carlsbad, unfortunately it wasn't IT. The service was ok. Waitress took a long time in between to take care of us. Good was just not as good as I expected. These pics look great, but if you look at the corned beef hash, it was just little sprinkles of dry meat on top of the hash browns and really not any underneath like you would expect. Eggs were ok. Sausage gravy was ok. The biscuit came out piping hot and I was hopeful. Unfortunately it was super hard, like if they had re warmed up an old biscuit maybe from yesterday. On top of that, my Diet Pepsi was totally flat. Not a single bubble in it. I was hopefully since tip top closed just next door, but it was not great. Unfortunately, I would not recommend. read more

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I tried this location for breakfast. The last time I was in Carlsbad as my go to place has been closed. The food was excellent portions were very large and the service was also excellent. I believe I found a new go to place when in Carlsbad. read more

Step above dive status for us, Zachary was attentive to our food and adult beverage needs, plenty of TV's for sports viewing, AMI jute box for personal song selection, clean and open. We had breakfast and no complaints. Will be back again. read more

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Just tried Mainstream on Paseo Del Norte for lunch. The menu is GREAT‼The Mainstream Burger and extra-crispy fries were DELICIOUS‼‼ The streaming, screaming overhead "Heavy Metal" music was HORRENDOUS‼‼‼ read more

Our waitress was pleasant and helpful. I ordered a BLT on a croissant. It was straight from the fridge. The croissant was not toasted. The huge slab of tomato was really chilled, The lettuce was the white stringy old part of the head and the bacon was precooked and not even warmed up. Additionally, I don't want to frighten you by describing my husband's burger. read more

Fantastic service from Jason and the lovely manager! We went for brunch and Bloody Mary's and it did not disappoint. Although this was our first visit we felt so welcomed and attended to and left feeling like regulars. This will now definitely be one of our go to's! read more

We had d a fun night at Mainstream West last night. Everyone dancing including the kitchen staff to one song (my video won't post for some reason)! Jason and Kassie were great working their tales off to serve everyone and participate in the fun! Love our 'neighborhood' Mainstream West! Thanks Kassie and Jason! read more

I had such an amazing time last night sitting at the bar watching football ..... Erik and his Customer Service skills are unmatched !!!!! As a person who worked for Hyatt Hotels & Sheraton for 15 years , I know my way around great great Customer service ( which these days is non existence) ! And this is to the OWNERS .... You need to make Erik and owner . His skills are unique and definitely NOT A DIME A DOZEN.. This was my 2nd time @ this establishment- 1st time Avg. Beyond 5 STARS this visit !!!!!!! read more

So much better than Seafire and killer happy hour deals and food. Highly recommend! Can't wait to go back for breakfast. Definitely try it out if you're in the area. read more

Great food. Calamari strips were exceptional. Nachos were good. Service was really good. Was really hot inside but sat outside and the breeze was nice. Sunnie the bartender was great. read more

Mainstream Bar & Grill - Happy hour buy one get one free. Left (Calamari strips) Right (Nachos with chicken) - Sports Bars Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Last night I went, along with, 12 friends, to Mainstream West for the first time to listen to live music. We were greeted by Jason who was friendly and fun. We went early for happy hour, which was great and I might add, happy hour on a Saturday is rare. We were very surprised at the great service by Jason, well made cocktails, and really delicious appetizers. It's a very relaxed restaurant in terms of the vibes and the music (Jim and Alex) was top notch. We noticed a fabulous breakfast menu and want to return for that. All in all it was a great Saturday night at what felt like a really good neighborhood bar and grill. Highly recommend. read more

Stopped in here to use the bathroom, stayed because of Lexy. Apps are great, drinks are cheap, service is amazing. Thank you Lexy for making our drive back home more enjoyable. read more

We were staying at nearby hotel and the receptionist highly recommended this place so we decided to give it a shot. We went in on a Friday night around dinner time but there were only about five tables or less. The waitress was super friendly and attentive. We truly appreciated her hospitality and great services so we tipped her 20%. Food wasn't so bad, kinda like some mediocre diners you know. It's dark and old with some obvious chipped floor but overall it is ok if you want something to eat. The nice waitress definitely made the dinner more enjoyable. read more

Great place to watch and hang out to watch football. Jason, our server was awesome. Jason great food recommendations and also took care of our group. Service was on-spot and Jason checked in with us all the time. We will be back as we visit 1-3 per year to Carlsbad! read more

Main course came out before appetizers and some of us got food well before others. However the staff was very nice, management addressed the problems and did their best to keep everyone happy. read more

LOVE the new restaurant! Mozzarella sticks are legit fresh cheese rolled in their own batter and then fried. Burger was really good too. Lexi and Sunnie are super fun bartenders. Interior has definitely improved since they took over, lots more tv's to watch any game and a way better vibe. read more

Awesome new restaurant! Mainstream Bar & Grill We just had an amazing breakfast at Mainstream Bar & Grill on Paseo Del Norte just south of Palomar Airport Drive. They just opened about a month ago. We were on our way to Tip Top, which was busy as usual, so decided to try something new. Both of us had exceptional breakfasts, meatloaf & eggs + omelet. Their biscuits are made fresh on site and delicious, fruit was fresh and plentiful, staff were kind and attentive. The food was very fresh and much better than typical diner food. We loved our experience and will be back read more

The new location in Carlsbad is amazing. The service is outstanding and they have a buy one get one free appetizer special for happy hour 7 days a week. Their drink prices are super reasonable as well and there's a beautiful outdoor patio that is pet friendly. Go check it out!! read more

Service was awesome, food was delicious. Had fried zucchini, corn dogs, and a blt on croissant with avocado.

This was my first visit to Mainstream Bar & Grill in Carlsbad. The service was great, thank you Ally! The prices are reasonable, and the menu has so many options for starters and main dishes (i.e., fried zucchini, popcorn shrimp, ahi tuna). I had the Chicken Piccata and think it was delicious. If you enjoy sports there are 10 TV's to watch located all throughout the restaurant. I will definitely be coming back in the future! read more

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This is a brand-new restaurant in Carlsbad CA between Palomar Airport Rd & Poinsettia off the I-5 3 of us decided to try it since we live in the local area. Met with a hostess who was smiling & very outgoing! This was our first time here. Breakfast, Lunch, Happy Hour w/BOGO appetizers, Dinner. Casual atmosphere, outdoor patio, free parking. think hours are 7am-9pm Sun-Thur Fri & Sat 7 am-11pm, Sunday 7am-8:30pm PH# 760-603 9672 6030 Paseo Del Norte 92011 The fried green beans were delicious! Burgers were cooked as requested; sweet potato fries yummy, large chef salad with dressing served on the side. Patio is pet friendly. It's has lots of small & large TV screens placed all over the restaurant with the sound very low so you can still hear a conversation. Excited to have them in the neighborhood!!!! Addl parking across the street too Think they are planning to have entertainment on the patio but not sure when. Hope you enjoy it here as much as we did. Heartily Recommend....a couple of tables with seating for 10 too. Wish them success ....we needed neighbor type restaurant/bar ...... read more

Food is good at a reasonable price. Jason our server had some great food suggestions and provided great service. Lots of Televisions for watching sports. Drink specials everyday. We will be coming here again. read more

Jason was fantastic, very engaging and attendant to our needs. We will definitely come back to watch more games.

Casie and wait staff were amazing from the moment we walked in the door. They have an amazing happy hour with great deals. All our entrées were delicious. You're ensured to have great food and a great time! read more

This is a great bar near Tip Top meats. It used to be Seafire but has now become the second "Mainstream", the original one is in Poway, which I have not been to. It is definitely a drinking bar, the pours are very good and not too expensive. The bar staff that I have met (Lexy, Eric and Sunny) are all friendly and make strong drinks. Several of us have been looking for a new place to go since Bantams Roost was sold and became a "Corner Pizza", (with wine and beer only) and so this is the now our regular place. Their menu is extensive but I have only had the seared ahi, which was surprisingly good for a bar, and not expensive. read more

I wouldn't recommend this place. Spend your money elsewhere. Food is simply mediocre, drinks overpriced. The location and ambience has potential but it stops there. read more

We just recently moved to Carlsbad and found this awesome spot! We love Jason the bartender he is our favorite, very friendly and attentive. They have the NFL Sunday ticket so that's another bonus. They also have a 2 for 1 happy hour, what could be better! read more

Tried this spot for the first time and was a bit apprehensive as it's changed names frequently over the last few years. We had breakfast and it was GOOD! May return for dinner. Hubby had French toast special- I had the traditional Benedict. Food was fresh and well prepared. The staff was amazing- worked together and well supported. Overall very pleasant- thanks Mainstream Bar & Grill read more

This is our first time coming to this new restaurant in carlsbad. We had heard about it from friends and thought we should try it out. Our first and BEST IMPRESSION was our server or the bartender Casey. She is so amazing, friendly and had great recommendations. We all shared a little of a lot. We love the jalapeño burger, the filet bites and we had the Sheppards pie. Everything was great. We are definitely coming back to see her because she was the entertainment and best service we have had in a very long time. Go see her and have some fun. They have bands on the weekends as well. We will be back for sure. read more

I definitely would not recommend this place. We ordered chicken piccata and the chicken was tough, overcooked and had a heavy cream sauce - more like a mushroom soup. Worse than cafeteria food. The tacos were barely edible. The check had an over charge and the waitress couldn't take the charge off so we just paid for it. Wow do I miss the Greek place! read more

The breakfast was hardy and very good. The service was great and friendly. It felt like you were around family. It was very clean. Our server made sure that we were satisfied and made sure we had everything that we needed. Lots of smiles and laughter. We plan on going back for dinner. They have special too. read more

Food is awful! Service is slow or nonexistent. Bartender barely knows his own menu and drink mixes are absolutely toxic! We had the HH Margarita it was just sour mix with ice. The sour mix is so cheap made our stomach upset and nearly gagged. The diarrhea HH food is nothing but greasy old microwaved food thrown into a grease fry and served. It's just plain gross. Unfortunately the new owner thinks that he can turn his low grade greasy food joint into a locals bar. You're in the wrong location! We expect more than this garbage! I hope you take this review as an opportunity to change your nasty menu into eatable food or at least throw in something healthy. Your staff doesn't even care to groom themselves before showing up to work. Unfortunately I returned to your joint expecting a different experience. Obviously you don't even require a uniform, The bartender had white tennis shoes and a beat up Tshirt that looked like she picked it up the garage before deciding to roll out her bed or rolled out of something, the poorly Disheveled woman was wearing an oversized stretched out dirty Tshirt talking trash that she was doing you a Solid ' by working at this location. I guess she works at your other watering hole.. All around gross. Your employees make or break your business. Your food is absolutely garbage, and your bartenders have no desire to work or at least appear so. read more

The ambiance is exceptionally welcoming, complemented by excellent service and amazing food. Enjoy $5 well drinks every day, all day. Take advantage of the Buy One, Get One Free offer on appetizers during happy hour, available daily. Open at 7 AM daily for breakfast, with $3.50 mimosas on Sundays. Don't miss out on the NFL TICKET! read more

Breakfast was surprisingly good with ample portions. The French Toast breakfast had three eggs on the side plus bacon. The Avacado toast had fried egg on top, the first I've ever seen that you wouldn't leave hungry. Comfortable, not fancy. Friendly staff, too. Really enjoyed it! read more

We got here at 9:30 am. Didn't order till 10:30 am and it's now 11:15 and the server still not brought out our food or checked on us. I also watched another family leave because they had the same BS service that we got. read more

I thought with all the social media that was sent out it deserved a visit. Unfortunately the decor has not been touched, old, dark and dingy and gritty. We had a party of 3 and were told the tables were for parties of 5 or more we could go to the bar or outside, not very hospitable. We sat at the bar, the food is regular pub food, not bad nor great. The bartender never talked nor smiled once. The only saving grace are the prices, sadly not enough for me to ever return. read more

Absolutely amazing food. The staff is phenomenal. Both front and back of house. And have to give a big shout out to Sunnie as an amazing person. 10 out of 10 should check this gem out. read more

This is my new go to place in Carlsbad. The food, drinks, and staff are all top notch! HH every day at 3:00pm, open for breakfast and will stay open late as long as there are people in the bar. If you haven't been here yet - you're missing out - just don't take my spot at the bar!! read more

New restaurant in Carlsbad area that you don't want to miss out on. Used to be the Seafire restaurant on Del Norte st. but these new owners have a little gold mine here. I would recommend the blue cheese burger, meatloaf dinner with fresh veggies or the fiesta salad , and best ever fried green beans . We missed out on the happy hour since we got their after 6:00 pm but will be back to try with BOGO free appetizers. They have a small bar area, and outside seating plus tables for large parties. We'll be back soon for breakfast....welcome them to Carlsbad ! read more