FOODIE GUIDE TO CARLSBAD

One of the FIRST thing people do when picking a place to visit, is to check out the food?

What are the favorite hot spots in town and where do the locals eat?

Where to eat in Carlsbad?

Carlsbad is a little seaside village in northern San Diego, Ca. With seven miles of beautiful beaches, Carlsbad is a great place to visit when coming to Southern California.

Besides the beachy flavors of Carlsbad, it also has an international flair to its cuisine:

Modern Latin

Italian

French

Mexican

Sweet Delights

Nouveau American Cuisine

(New American cuisine is generally a type of fusion cuisine which assimilates flavors from the melting pot of traditional American cooking techniques mixed with foreign and sometimes molecular gastronomy components. There’s often a focus on fresh, local, and seasonal farm-to-table ingredients).

Campfire – Nouveau American

If you enjoy the smoked flavor to your food, you will love Campfire.  They cook everything over a campfire, hence the namesake. Smoked broccoli is one of the specialty items.  They also have some of the best cocktails in town, one of the favorites is the Aloe Black Tequila Cocktail.

Fresco Cocina – Latin

Modern Latin Dishes rooted in tradition and flavor. Featured dishes include Peruvian Ceviche, Argentinian Empanadas, Venezuelan cuisine, and Brazilian Steak.

Cicciotti’s – Italian

Fresh and simple ingredients is the key to Cicciotti’s Italian dishes.  Recipes pasted on from generations. Pasta heaven and best gnocchi ever.

Nick’s on State Street

Features classic American comfort food menu and a California-style open-air decor.  The meatloaf & the Buttercake were fabulous!

Jeune et Jolie – French

A culinary experience celebrating the moment, Jeune et Jolie reimagines French cuisine through the vibrant lens of our Southern California landscape with a 4-course menu.  In 2021 Jeune et Jolie was awarded its first Michelin star!