I went here to get a scone as the nearby coffee shop only carried croissants. They only had one…read moreperson at the counter and I had to wait a bit because people were ordering food ahead of me. It was also busier than usual due to the opening of the nearby coffee shop and it being a Friday( Juneteenth ). I got Chocolate Chunk Scones and a Chocolate Chip Cookie. There was only one flavor of Scone available, although, online it showed 3 flavors. I would have purchased more if they had the variety. The cookie and scones were very good. I will come back again. Limited Outdoor patio seating is available and has a nice Ambiance with the nearby fountain. My dog loves it here!

It's Mother's Day. At 7AM my husband ran down to get me a…read morevanilla latte, quiche, and some pastries to bring home so I didn't have to leave the house. I was SO looking forward to it. First of all, they told him they only had decaf and were out of espresso, coffee beans! WHAAAT!????? (so I'm making coffee at home right now) Argh. Secondly, he got 4 pastries, and seemed to think they MAY have 'fresh' croissants in the back, but couldn't remember if they grabbed the other pastries from the display or not. Said there were about 4 or 5 workers, but they looked completely unprepared for the day. When he got home and we opened the pastry box, everything looked half baked. The croissant was more like bread - not crispy or flaky or even golden brown, and the others didn't look completely baked either. We also ordered a Quiche Lorraine plate. That was decent, but very blond (not beautifully browned as it should be). It was so strange that on such an important day they would be completely unprepared- no coffee, old baked goods and did you see my display pics? It's like they closed the shop yesterday, didn't clean anything out, didn't organize and just left it. The signs were knocked over, the trays weren't straightened and like I said, it looked like they had a huge rush at 6:30 AM and were already sold out - which is highly unlikely. Wow, did they lose their baker? Is the boss out of town and teens are running it? Who knows ... but I sure won't be back. I expect high quality French cuisine, and pastries (per the name and reputation). Don't waist your time getting the moms anything here today. Sad.

Just ate at Solterra for the first time in awhile. They've made some nice upgrades to the menu…read more Crab cakes are very nice. The ragu pasta was also excellent. The wines remain quite good. I see some negative comments about the service, but ours was excellent. Our server, Phil, knows the wine and made informed suggestions based our likes. All in all a very well spent evening.

As a local, Solterra is one of our favorite spots! Our most recent dinner experience was…read moreexceptional. We went for our anniversary dinner on a Wednesday night, and we had the best server! His name was Jared- you're awesome Jared! Thanks for making our anniversary special. We ordered the meat and cheese board which was fantastic, as well as the steak frites and chicken dish. The steak frites could have used a bit more sauce, but otherwise everything was perfect! The icing on the cake was the complementary brownie dessert with four candles (for our four year anniversary). I highly recommend Solterra for a date night. Amazing wine, tapas, ambiance, and service. See you soon!

What a pleasant experience! Food is great - especially the chicken pastry dish. The place is…read moreclassy. What sets this place apart is the hospitality. The manager seems to know every single local (that's a good sign). The bartenders (M and J) are also super awesome.

You expect high prices when dining in RSF. Those weren't a surprise…read more You also expect quality food in exchange for those prices. I started with the lobster bisque, and it was awful. It was one of the worst I've ever had. It had no lobster in it and was super bland. I had to add salt and pepper to give it some flavor. When I added this to my bisque, my buddy asked for the salt and pepper to do the same. I wasn't alone in my opinion. I then followed it up with the filet. It was also bland and needed salt and pepper. With a medium-rare preparation, I expected a moist, tender steak. It was dry and relatively rough for a filet. The only reason I'm not giving one star is that the service was solid. Zero complaints there. I much prefer Nick & G's or Lillian's when dining in RSF.

Going again tonight. Our good friend Linda holds her…read morebirthday dinner party at the OB location. The menue and wines are always reasonably priced and the Specials always enjoyable and pair perfectly with their wines. Can't wait, always a good time.

It had been a while since my last dinner at 3rd Corner. The food is typically good but the service…read morewas spotty. Our dinner last night was perfect. Great food. Lots of wine. Excellent service. We were a party of 4. We started by ordering a very nice bottle of Chappellet wine. Our shared starter was the hummus plate which was the right amount for 4 persons. For our main courses; two of us had the special lamb shank offering, my wife ordered the scallops, and my colleague ordered the chapeno. It had been a while since my last dinner at 3rd Corner. The food is typically good but the service was spotty. Our dinner last night was perfect. Great food. Lots of wine. Excellent service. We were a party of 4. We started by ordering a very nice bottle of Chappellet wine. Our shared starter was the hummus plate which was the right amount for 4 persons. For our main courses; two of us had the special lamb shank offering, my wife ordered the scallops, and my colleague ordered the Cioppino. Everyone was pleased with their selections. The lamb shank was outstanding. A large portion and very nicely seasoned. I also tried the scallops which were excellent and, of course, a much lighter meal than the lamb. Overall, an wonderful evening.

I was in Carlsbad about a month ago, staying at a nearby hotel for a meeting and wanted to make…read moresure I came back East with some fantastic California Pinot Noirs. I've been researching them a great deal lately and had a fairly good idea of what I was looking for. I came into the store on a Saturday back in April and described what I was on the hunt for: Fruit forward, vibrant, with a little spice. The very nice man working there that afternoon suggested several wines, including the 2023 Roar Rosella's Vineyard from Santa Lucia Highlands in Monterey County. I was sold. The wine made it back safe and sound to South Carolina. Just opened it up this afternoon. In a word: perfect. The wine is everything he described it to me. Thankful for his time and attention. Would recommend this great store to anyone in Carlsbad.

Great tentative Wine server... I guess there's new owners now. Good quantity of seats and a diverse…read morevariety of wines to pick from. We tried the sheep goat spread, It was delicious.

Celebrating my birthday with a new dining experience. Made a reservation and was seated upon…read morearrival. An assortment of breads came shorty to the table with a glass of water. I ordered the beet salad and Seabass entree the server recommended of the fish choices (it's the most expensive too). The staff was very attentive . Food was delicious and cooked perfect. A great experience

I came here for SDRW as I am a sucker for French food! The pre fixe food selection is pretty good…read morewith the option to supplement your meal with other menu items. I started off my meal with: Roasted Cauliflower Soup - Rich and creamy, this was the perfect start for my meal. Kim Chee Seafood Martini - Not sure why this is called Kim chee because it didn't taste like Kim Chee. Seafood was fresh. Pork Schnitzel- Fried pork cutlet with green beans that were perfectly crisp, although a tad bit salty for me. Although it came with a brown butter sauce, a bit more of a creamy sauce for this dish to provide something for the diner to dip the cutlet in would make this dish even better. Fried egg was perfectly cooked. Red Wine Braised Short Rib- I tried this and it was super tender! Truffle Fries (add on) - This was fried perfectly but would have preferred more truffle flavoring. Warm Chocolate Caramel Cake - Definitely warm and rich! I couldn't finish! Service was great and staff were super friendly. I would definitely return to try some of their regular menu items!

I loved this place and we just happened upon it on its last day in it's current space. They served…read morea delicious bread appetizer that knocked my flip flops off. Their wine was fantastic. The waitress told us they are scouting for a new location. So keep on the lookout.

Everything was amazing. From the wine recommendation from the owner to the fabulous small plates…read moreand wonderful service. Great music and vibe. Ho with friends and be prepared to want to dance in your seat.

I'm glad my friend told me about this French Café. Merci mon amie! It's located in the Cedros…read moreDesign District which is the heart of Solana Beach. I decided to have brunch there but when I arrived everyone was watching a soccer game...rooting for the French Team. It was pleasant to see the owners, staff, and guests so into the game. It created a welcoming and fun atmosphere...making my French experience more authentic. Just be aware, that majority of the seating is outside with an overhead shade. I looove eating outdoors so the setting was perrrfect. When it was time to order, I went inside to place it at the counter. Not too long afterwards, my warm latte came out then my breakfast...I didn't have to wait at all. Everything was sooo yummy. C'est vraiment bon!! I can't wait to go back to try the other menu items. I highly recommend Madeleine to the Yelp Community :-)

(editing to add this is a French-owned and Black-owned business, in case folks are looking!)…read more I usually come here when I'm doing errands on Cedros - and I usually just want to get my français on and order a café crème and a croissant. But today I needed a little extra je ne sais quoi because my morning was annoying, so I decided to splurge on lunch and not just a pastry here. I asked Steve, the (très beau et gentille!) co-owner what the quiche of the day was. There were two: one with jambon (ham) and one with épinards et fromage de chèvre (spinach and goat cheese). When I hesitated, he told me that the spinach one was amazing. Even though it's $20 for a quiche plate, I decided to go for it. I thought I was going to get a sad little quiche slice for that amount and might regret it. But OMG, it was more than worth it! Already they have a lovely patio on this pretty street in this fancy design district. But it was also a HUGE and exceptionally savory rectangular slice, alongside a DELECTEABLE petite salade. I asked Steve what mustard they use in the vinaigrette, and he said plain old Dijon - but the proportions and the seasoning were EXCELLENT. So it was salad perfection, not heavily dressed at all, just delightful. The patio was full on a Friday with ladies who lunch - but did that include me, as a solo diner, since I am a lady who had lunch? I'm not sure, but you can feel comfortable here no matter what. And now I know Madeleine Cafe is much too good to just come for coffee and for ordering in French from Steve or his co-owner Emmanuel. I don't want to spend that much for lunch every day - but I'll be back!