We went for a GNO and stopped by this rooftop bar. The hosts/management were very welcoming when we…read morewalked in, and sat us in a couch area where we had a beautiful view of the ocean. It was the perfect atmosphere for having drinks! The service was also outstanding. We were so appreciative and will be coming back! Everything about the experience was perfect. 10/10 would recommend!!

Food: 5 Service: 5…read moreAmbiance: 5 We were in the area and looking for a late lunch when we found Tower 39. Once we saw that it was a rooftop bar, we were definitely interested! We happened to come right in between lunch and happy hour, so it was pretty quiet, which was actually really nice. We ordered at the bar, they gave us a number, and then we found a spot to sit. The rooftop area isn't very large, but WOW, it's beautiful! You have a view of the beach, umbrellas, little chairs and couches, and just an overall relaxing vibe. It's such a nice place to hang out, enjoy the view, and grab something to eat or drink. We ordered the summer salad and a flatbread, although I can't remember the name of the flatbread. Both were actually very, very tasty! I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the food. Everything came out quickly too. The service was also great, both from the person helping us at the bar and the person who brought out our food. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. I would definitely come back here to grab a bite, have a drink, and enjoy that beautiful view. Great food, great service, and such a nice rooftop atmosphere. Five stars all the way!

This sharp-looking restaurant and bar is located inside a very sharp-looking hotel (Cape Rey)…read more They have valet parking OR you can park directly across the street from the hotel in the large parking structure. (Apparently, you can get your parking ticket validated at the restaurant but during our visit, the gates were all up so no ticket, no pay.) You can sit inside the very large restaurant or at the bar or on the west-facing sunset terrace. Outside on the terrace, there are gorgeous views of the ocean. For those non-imbibers, they offer three nice mocktails. They also offer special cocktails and a full bar, of course. The special cocktails looked interesting enough but the alcoholic in me went with a regular martini and it was what I wanted/needed. The food was good. We ordered the sourdough "boule" ("ball" in French) and you get a very good-sized, hearty, delicious, and freshly-cooked sourdough loaf with an absolutely wonderful pesto sauce and truffle butter. This is a heavier appetizer than you might think so order accordingly. We also tried the Bluefin Tuna Poke Tostados and enjoyed it. It comes with three decent-sized tostados. Before we ordered, we asked our server if we could offer off the bar menu (because the website specifically says you can do so), and were told no. Interestingly, the table next to us, with a different server, ordered several items off the bar menu. The bar menu has some really good items on it but we were shot down. This was disappointing. Worth a visit, especially for the nice terrace.

When you arrive you have to valet - $12, so not bad, but no self-parking options. The hotel lobby…read moreis lovely. We sat at the bar til our table was ready. I had a draft pilsner, and my husband had a key lime martini which was delicious! Neither too sweet or too tart. We were seated inside in a booth by a window with a gorgeous view of the Pacific. They also have a lovely patio, but we opted for inside due to the heat. Our server, Micheline, immediately made us feel comfortable with great recommendations. The starters came out faster than we expected and were excellent. The mushroom dip was not what we expected. It was thick & rich with a little heat. Very yummy! It was served with fried bread that made a great vehicle for sopping it up. We got one wedge salad (which they split for us). Very fresh, crisp veggies. Generous servings of cheese & bacon. My hubby who does not normally like ranch dressing enjoyed it as much as I did. Our entrees came out quickly as well. I got the sea bass. It was cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich & had a kick. My husband raved about his cioppino as some of the best he's had. Throughout the meal, Micheline was attentive without hovering, joked with us, and made us feel truly welcome. She raised an already outstanding meal to new heights. We didn't have room for dessert, so we'll have to visit again to try out the sweets. The entire experience from the bar to the final check was phenomenal. We will be back and will recommend it to all our friends.

Great ambience & very intimate setting for a late night cocktail. Owner is very knowledgeable about…read morehis drinks.

One of the most relaxing and chill speakeasies. You can make a reservation ahead of time, but you…read morecan also just walk in and find seating (usually the bar top will have a decent opening). Friday and Saturday nights can be quite busy, but that is to be expected. I love to go here for The Lounge alone, without stopping in Harney's, but it's a great place to go when waiting to be seated at Harney's. They also have their own food access so you could always just order through the speakeasy itself. The drinks here are fantastic! Everything off the menu is delicious but I love that you can request a drink with just offering a specific liquor/flavor palette. The bartenders clearly have amazing talent creating delicious craft cocktails. You won't be disappointed!

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.

We had such a great experience at Sago! The ambiance is beautiful and makes it the perfect date…read morenight spot. The cocktails were amazing, and every dish we tried was so fresh and flavorful. Our favorites were definitely the tuna tartare and the lobster bao buns but everything was absolutely delicious. We'll definitely be back!

We ate dinner here for our friends bachelorette and Kate is the best server we've had. So many good…read morerecommendations, treated us the best and the sweetest girl ever. If you come by ask for Kate!! She's the best. Food and drinks both 10/10, will definitely be back.

Me and my friends love the alley. It's the most diverse bar in Carlsbad if you ask me. I love going…read moreto karaoke on the weekdays and club nights on the weekends. Brittany and Tiffani are angels sent from above. Drinks 10/10. I love how the workers make it feel like a community. I honestly feel very safe here and whenever I need help security is always on top of it. I highly recommend stopping by!

We stumbled upon The Alley by chance and were glad we found it. It is the kind of place you do not…read moreplan for but end up talking about afterward. If you are looking for a fun little spot with a DJ, lights, and a mix of truly random people, this is it. The drinks are affordable, which already puts it ahead of the curve. The DJ is solid and plays a surprisingly wide range of music that somehow works for everyone in the room. The dance floor is always packed, and that energy feeds into the entire space. What stood out most is that there is no single niche or crowd this bar caters to, which makes it feel welcoming and easy to enjoy. For a small town, seeing it this packed felt like a win. This is the kind of place where you show up for one drink and leave hours later. I will definitely be back the next time I am downtown and want to dance the night away.

The food is mid. We tried everything with friends and family. The Wagyu skewers are far from Wagyu…read morebut they are saved with the pineapple, mint, and cilantro, nice diversity with textures and flavors. The sushi, all of it it's horrible. Avoid. Warmer nigiri, flavorless rolls, avoid avoid. The bartenders here are awesome. Friendly, they remember what you had last time, I tipped them well. Drinks are a little pricey but it's a nice mental break from all of the kids.

Check your food carefully for hair before you eat…read more I came to Pacific Point and ordered sushi. The meal started off well, but then I found a long black hair in one of my sushi rolls. It was absolutely disgusting and completely ruined the experience. The staff said they would remove the sushi from the bill, which was the right thing to do, but that doesn't change the fact that finding a hair in your food is completely unacceptable. When you're serving raw fish, cleanliness and food safety should be a top priority. This was a very disappointing experience, and I hope the restaurant takes sanitation and quality control much more seriously going forward.

My first time at GONZO, and I absolutely loved it! The food was delicious, the service was…read moreexcellent, and the atmosphere was wonderful. Everything about my experience was enjoyable, and I had such a great time. I'll definitely be returning, and I highly recommend GONZO to anyone looking for a great place to eat. Can't wait to go back!

Gonzo is our goto favorite place each year when we visit Carlsbad. We love the retro 80s and 90s…read moreJapanese posters of multiple ads, anime posters like Captajn Tsubasa or Conan's future world. Their menu us straight forward and simple, you go up order what you want and get a number and wait for food to show up. We always order back garlic tonkotsu ramen. Flavor profile is great deep thick pork bone broth with black garlic oil infused in. Their small fried snack items like chicken karage is good, tasty, on point. They do also sell all kind of snacks with the restaurant as well as having a separate place for the claw machines for prices!! The restaurant itself is not big, lots of 2 and 4 tops with one big booth in the corner for larger group of guests. This is our must go places annually and love that their broth is not as greasy as other we had tried in Goleta or Las Vegas ramen shop. A definite 5 star place

Prices are high but this is gourmet. Imagine freshly cracked scrambled eggs versus poured from a…read morecarton. Add the best egg white frittata you've ever had with equally solid croissants. Bacon and sausage were decent, we've all had better. It's a 9/10 overall though. Per usual families everywhere which is a plus. Our kids are still young but be prepared for crying kids in a venue that carries noise. This place is fantastic. Come check it out.

Perfect place for a big party…read more We had a company dinner at Ponto Lago and honestly, it was great. Service was fantastic and our server gave us such great recommendations. We ordered a variety of foods and appetizers and though our party had various dietary preferences, the menu was fantastic for selection and everyone had a great meal. The Koji Aged Rib Eye - Medium Rare was phenomenal. I think everything it came with complemented it so well. My friends (coworkers) and I ordered some additional corn tortillas to eat with our rib eyes and man those were so good. Dessert menu was great and I forgot what it was called but the one I ordered was fantastic. I will say, dining here is worth the price. You get such great foods, great service, and the view is just gorgeous. Will definitely be coming back. Overall rating: Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Restaurant Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10

WE LOVE MARK 10/10!! came in for a drink, ended up having another because he was just so sweet and…read morepersonable. Then surprised us with a glass of bubbly!? I just about cried. I also LOVE the martinis here. all around great place.

Kat and Charlotte super amazing service and even though they are busy they still looked after my…read morewife and I. We are at the restaurant and the food was excellent! Benny was also amazing he was the manager Thanks again !